PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ECLAT D' ARPEGE BY LANVIN

Okay so i have this bottle of an expensive looking perfume called ECLAT D' ARPEGE BY LANVIN PARIS.

THIS COSTED ME: 2,250PHP (30ML)

WHERE: LANDMARK

YOU CAN FIND THIS AT: DEPARTMENT STORES NATIONWIDE

THE LOW- DOWN:
As we all know, France produces great fragrance oils imported by the world's leading designer houses to make their perfumes. And French perfumes are waaaaaayyyy ttooooooo EXPENSIVE. So here's something that's affordable and budget- friendly (well, not really). The Lanvin line.

THE REVIEW:
To tell you the truth, despite the large amount of money that it has cost me, I overall love the packaging. But be careful by holding it in the right place or else your 2250php will scatter as broken glasses and spilled perfume on the floor. It has 2 rings on the cap but I still don't understand what its for. And a crystal tops off the cap. The bottle is round shaped with a drawing of an adult and a young girl (could be a representation of the French women).

The smell? Oh it's just like D&G Light Blue. BUT--- It's more feminine and it's not tangy like DKNY, which I like. From the D&G light blue smell, it turns into a floral, cottony soft scent that would be a young adolescent girl, if I were asked to physicalize the scent. IT SMELLS EFFIN' GOOD. No wonder France is the leading distributor of perfume oils all over the world. They have like really good scents!

It's not surprising if it's expensive. It's really worth your money and it really smells luxurious and expensive. If you have some money to spare, I recommend you buy a bottle of this and see for yourself. My husband loved it so much. It's the perfect perfume for him because it's not overpowering and it smells beautiful. Believe in the myth that you must find a scent that will make him turn his head around every time you pass by. And oh, before I forget, this stays for hours and is best sprayed on the skin. It reacts with your skin's chemistry, thus, making it last longer. Now that's a good perfume characteristic. Spraying some on clothes wouldn't hurt as well.

Would I buy this again? Of course I would. I'd like to try my hand on a 100ml. On my birthday. :)


I'LL GIVE THIS A 10 OUT OF 10.

EYE SPY: THE GREENER PASTURES

ARE YOU SCARED OF GREEN EYESHADOWS? WELL, IT'S ACTUALLY WEARABLE. DON'T BE AFRAID, YOU WON'T LOOK LIKE A WALKING GRASSLAND. Green is actually a nice and wearable color. A certain change in lipcolor will add drama and style to those green eyes. :)

WHAT I USED TO CREATE THE "GREENER PASTURES"

ELIANTO EYESHADOWS IN FOREST GREEN, KIWI, GOLDEN YELLOW

MAC PIGMENT IN GOLDEN LEMON

FACE:

MAC STUDIO FIX POWDER PLUS FOUNDATION; MAC STUDIO FINISH CONCEALER

EYEBROW:

ELIANTO EYESHADOW IN BLACK

CHEEKS:

MAC MATTE BLUSH IN DESERT ROSE

LASHES:

MAYBELLINE WONDERCURL MASCARA

LIDS:

THE FACE SHOP GREATIST LIQUID EYELINER IN BLACK

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Apply the elianto golden yellow eyeshadow over all the eye crease as base

2. Starting from the outer to the inner arch of the eyes, apply the elianto eyeshadow in forest green

3. Apply the elianto eyeshadow in kiwi on the inner eye. Create a color fade effect from dark to light green

4. Apply the mac pigment in golden yellow on the center of the crease for a deep set effect.

5. Apply mascara then let it dry

6. Apply liquid eyeliner for additional drama

7. Apply the elianto eyeshadow in black over the brows to boost the color of your brows. Make sure to follow your arch

8. Apply the elianto eyeshadow in golden yellow below the eyebrows

THIS IS THE RED CARPET LOOK. A DASH OF A RED LIPSTICK WITH BLUISH UNDERTONES COULD MAKE YOU LOOK RED CARPET READY! I USED THE FACE SHOP'S COLOR CARE LIPSTICK IN 301

THIS IS THE GAEA LOOK. I JUST USED MAC'S LUSTREGLASS IN BEAUX TO MAKE THE EYES STAND OUT. SHINE LIKE A GODDESS!

HERE'S THE RETRO LOOK. I USED MAKE UP FOR EVER LACQUERED LIPSTICK IN 203 FOR AN EXPLOSION OF COLORS.

So there you go! think you can't wear green? Of course you can! it's a matter of experimentation and creativity. I just thickened the coverage but to make this an everyday wear, apply thinly over the eyes. And make sure to wear a stunning white outfit! ;)

MEET KARL: MY MAKE- UP KIT

EVERYONE, MEET KARL. MY TRUSTY MAKE- UP STASH FROM MARKWINS. BOUGHT THIS FROM BEAUTY BAR AT A CLEANING SALE FOR 1500PHP. SO I DECIDED TO ADOPT ONE OF THE 15 PCS. IT HAS A KEY TO LOCK IN YOUR BABIES AND IT'S SUPER STURDY. THE CASE IS MADE OF ALUMINUM METAL.

SO WHAT'S INSIDE KARL?

MAC:

Mac amplified creme lipstick in profusion

Mac satin lipstick in malt and twig

Mac matte lipstick in diva and marrakesh

Mac studio fix foundation in nc40 and nc42

Mac mineralize skinfinish natural in deep dark

Mac studio tech foundation in nc45

Mac Matte blush in Raizin and desert rose

Mac sculpt and shape powder in warm light/definitive

Mac lustreglass in beaux

Mac eyeshadow in glamour check!

Mac pigments (3 pots)

DIOR:

Dior addict lipstick in rose scenario

THE FACE SHOP:

The face shop super shine lipgloss

The face shop greatist liquid eyeliner (black)

The face shop color care lipstick in 301

MAKE UP FOR EVER:

MFE Lacquered lipstick in 203

KRYOLAN PROFESSIONAL:

Kryolan supracolor palette 6's (w shade)

Kryolan translucent powder in tl4

MAYBELLINE:

Maybelline great lash mascara black

Volum express (black and brown)

THE BODY SHOP:

The body shop brilliance powder

SHU UEMURA:

Shu Uemura eyelash curler

ELIANTO:

Elianto eyeshadow palette of 20

Elianto foundation brush

SUESH:

Suesh 16-pc. professional brush set

LANCOME:

Juicy gloss pot

KIEHL'S:

Kiehl's tinted lipbalm

EVER BILENA:

Pencil eyeliner (black and brown)

SALLY HANSEN:

Air brush stocking

MISCELLANEOUS:

Constance carrol lip volume treatment

Wet 'n wild lipgloss in candy apple

Bobbi brown eye pencil sharpener

False eyelashes from singapore

PAC loose eyeshadow in gold

SOON TO BE BABIES:

Mac matte lipstick in cyber

Mac satin lipstick in honeymoon

Mac matte lipstick in russian red

Mac pro lipstick in show orchid

Mac eyeshadow in carbon and chrome yellow

Nars blush in orgasm

Kryolan tv paint stick

Kryolan eyeshadow base

2 more mac lipglasses or lustreglasses

:)

THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL....

THEATRE MAKE- UP!

I'm the girl in green :)

FACE:

The Face Shop phytogenic foundation in r31

MAC skinfinish powder in deep dark (for contouring)

MAC Studio fix powder plus foundation in nc40

The Face Shop The Flower loose powder in nb23

EYES:

MAC Studio finish concealer in nc30

Elianto eyeshadows

Ever bilena black pencil eyeliner

Elianto eye primer in 02

LIPS:

MAC lipstick in marrakesh

My guinea pig :)

FACE:

Kryolan supracolor palette foundation in 6w

Mac blush in desert rose

MAC Mineralize skin finish powder in deep dark (for contouring)

EYES:

Elianto eyeshadows

Elianto eye primer in 02

Kryolan supracolor palette foundation in 2w

Ever Bilena Black Eyeliner

The Face shop greatist liquid eyeliner

Elianto golden yellow eyeshadow (as undereye highlighter)

LIPS:

Make up for ever's lacquered lipstick in 203

SPEND VS. SAVE: HOT PINK LIPSTICK

MAC'S PRO LIPSTICK IN SHOW ORCHID

VS.

MAKE UP FOR EVER' LACQUERED LIPSTICK IN 203 (ORANGE FLUO PINK)

THE LOW- DOWN: Hot pink lips will be a trend these coming years. And I love how it instantly glams up your face and overall outfit. It also gives be that 70's vibe. It's the perfect retro- reminiscent tool in your make- up kit.

IT'S A BATTLE BETWEEN MAKE- UP FOR EVER AND MAC!

MFE: Their lipstick smells like perfume and this lipstick has staying power. I have this in 203. Forgive me for the bad picture quality, for the pic was taken during night time. This color is a staple in my make- up train case. Bought mine in The fort high street's MFE boutique. It's kinda' hard on the wallet but the lipstick is highly- pigmented ad even when you wipe the color off, the pink color still remains! If you want an instant retro bulb on your face, this is the right color for you.

Since I have revealed that I am a sucker for cheap thrills, this has led me to discover MAC'S Show Orchid.

MAC: Mac is made famous by their highly- pigmented lippies. Vast range of colors and great color pay- offs. If you wanna save a bit for lunch, opt for Show Orchid. Gives the same hot pink color just like MFE's 203. But if you have some more to spend, you could try your hand at MFE for that high- end elegance.

In a sense, MFE's 203 is the hot pink that I consider as perfect. But Show Orchid could be a replacement for me.

UNANIMOUS DECISION: IT'S A TIE!

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ELIANTO EYESHADOWS (RATING 7)

ELIANTO EYESHADOW PALETTE OF 20

THE EYESHADOWS COSTED ME: 119PHP EA.X20 POTS= 2380PHP

THE PALETTE COSTED ME: AROUND 420PHP+

TOTAL COST: 2800PHP+

WHERE: SM MALL OF ASIA

YOU CAN FIND THIS AT: SM NORTH THE BLOCK, SM MALL OF ASIA, LANDMARK, SM MEGAMALL

THE LOW- DOWN:

If there's one product that you'll love and at the same time hate by elianto, it's their eyeshadow line. They have a gorgeous buffet of eyeshadow shades per color ranging from matte to glitter-ed ones. Some are highly- pigmented, some are not. Best for everyday wear because of it's light coverage and best used professionally when applied with water. But in my case, i hate it when i have to put water in my eyeshadows.

THE REVIEW:

Well, not bad for 119php per pot. My personal favorites are the golden yellow, olive green, purple, peach pink and navy blue. These colors have been made when the chemists at Elianto were eager to work. The latter, well, were made when they were slacking off or relaxing. Some colors are just not worth my money, but will do me fine in some cases. The golden yellow is perfect for highlighting. I love it when I use it under my eyes because it brings my peepers out on stage. The black color has silver flecks and looks good as a black eyeshadow but the bummer here is, when you sweat, it turns to gray. Well at least, that's a two-in-one product. Black to gray eyeshadow. haha!

Sadly, Elianto may have poor pressing machines because their powders crumble easily. AS IN SUPER SENSITIVE. I had one incident where I just purchased a navy blue eyeshadow and when i went in my car to check it, it went from solid to loose eyeshadow. i went back and demanded for an exchange and the worst part is, they have BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HANDLING, and to cut the story short, i exited Elianto in a very bad mood realizing I've wasted my money. I called their main office to report the incident. And much much much more to my dismay, even their telephone service is awful. I was promised for a follow- up but I ended up following- up myself. It was a very bad experience for me and swore on my dead body that I'll never purchase from that darned store ever.

Anyway, back to the product. I have no regrets (well, a little) with this purchase. This palette has served me well but i didn't get to use every color. I should have saved for some mac eyeshadows. But I love cheap thrills. So I tried my luck on these eyeshadows. Some colors have nice pay- offs but the latter don't. Lesson learned, I'll just buy my personal faves if ever i don't have money to buy some expensive ones yet. And for those who want to invest and try Elianto eyeshadows, overall, it's a good buy. but try your hand on a palette of 4 to test the products then buy another palette if you liked the product. And hey, it's a gift from my husband. :)

I GIVE THIS A 6.5 OUT OF 10.

WHAT'S IN YOUR EVERYDAY MAKE- UP KIT?

If there's one invention in this world that i'm really thankful of, it's MAKE- UP.

I love the different colors and how it instantly adds drama to your face.

I'm also a theatre actress so make- up is a vital part in my life. MAC is my ultimate favorite.

For my everyday make- up kit, here are the contents (my trusty make- up bag is from l'occitane):

MAC LUSTREGLASS IN BEAUX- NICE NUDE COLOR WITH HINT OF GOLDEN SHINE; I BRING THIS IF I WANT ADDITIONAL DRAMA TO MY FACE THROUGH MY LIPS

MAC STUDIO FIX POWDER PLUS FOUNDATION IN NC42- YEP, I'M A MORENA. AND I LOVE HOW THIS INSTANTLY GLAMS UP MY FACE BY TAKING AWAY SHINE. IT STAYS PUT FOR HOURS ALSO!

MAC STUDIO FINISH CONCEALER IN NC30- I LOVE HOW THIS COVERS UP MY BLACK UNDEREYES. LASTS THE WHOLE DAY!

MAC BLUSH IN DESERT ROSE- I LIKE PINK CHEEKS. SWEET AND GIRLY. I COUNT ON MY MAC BLUSH IN DESERT ROSE FOR THAT EFFECT. IT STAYS PUT, SWEAR.

KIEHL'S TINTED LIPBALM- THE BEST LIPBALM IN THE PLANET! IT ALSO DOUBLES AS A GLOSS AND I LOVE THE TINGE OF RED HUE ON MY LIPS MAKING IT LOOK LUSCIOUS LIKE JUICY RED APPLES. :)

SUESH BIG POWDER BRUSH AND BLUSH BRUSH- THESE ARE FROM MY 16-PC. PROFESSIONAL SET. WHICH REMINDS ME, I HAVE TO BUY A TRAVEL BRUSH SET.

THE FACE SHOP FRESHIAN LIP AND CHEEK TINT- WHEN I DON'T FEEL LIKE WEARING GLOSS, I DAB SOME OF THIS ON MY LIPS TO KEEP ME LOOKING FRESH UNDER STRESSFUL CONDITIONS. :)

EYEBROW RAZOR- I KEEP ON LOSING MY RAZORS IN MY ROOM SO I JUST BOUGHT ONE AND MADE IT AS A MAINSTAY IN MY MAKE- UP KIT.

TOOTHBRUSH AND TOOTHPASTE- DO I NEED TO EXPLAIN FURTHER? :)

EVER BILENA BLACK EYELINER- A CULT FAVE OF MINE. IT STAYS PUT, GIVES YOU VALUE FOR MONEY, LASTS THE WHOLE DAY, AND THE BEST PART, IT'S CHEAAAAAPPP :)

MAKE- UP ENTHUSIASTS, MANIACS, ADDICTS, AFICIONADOS, SELLERS, BUYERS, COLLECTORS, WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR EVERYDAY MAKE- UP KIT? :)