tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32377673099633854322024-02-19T09:46:25.048+08:00confessions of an unapologetic makeup junkiejoin me in my great makeup adventure as i search for the best makeup brands in the philippine market.makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-82312895251750379662012-04-04T23:01:00.000+08:002012-04-04T23:01:18.833+08:00Etude PlayhouseHello my lovelies... if you are still there and have not given up on me yet.. hello to you!! XD<div><br />
</div><div>So i bought the huge-ass makeup kit from etude house.. the annika wester one that comes "free" if you bought X worth of products.. yea, i'm a big sucker for those "promos". i've always been, come to think of it.. the only difference now is that i'm a sucker with a credit card in my own name (read: nobody checks up on my purchases anymore..) so i bought that and etude house gave me 3 free tickets to that gig.</div><div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXliX4d7VrJMynsjpqL1znYZ4rQmnJWHrPiQKT5uW-8LTGIqEI9ShtS2slL0x4FUmt360ROhIx-ZG9_PNoIbrwjI2-7a9enVEZaYKv8lPs2QAPxQJvsJ7ca82wgjODj-leNjq8Wb0xR6bL/s1600/etude+house.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXliX4d7VrJMynsjpqL1znYZ4rQmnJWHrPiQKT5uW-8LTGIqEI9ShtS2slL0x4FUmt360ROhIx-ZG9_PNoIbrwjI2-7a9enVEZaYKv8lPs2QAPxQJvsJ7ca82wgjODj-leNjq8Wb0xR6bL/s320/etude+house.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><div>i'm taking my cousin and my bff (roxy of Shimmersandglosses.blogspot.com) on saturday, april 21..</div></div><div><br />
</div><div>who else is going? hit me up! i'd be so easy to spot.. i'd be the sucker with the annika wester huge ass pouch! haha</div><div><br />
</div><div>seriously tho, leave me a comment if you're going and lezz meet up! XD</div><div><br />
</div>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-61656663724446089852011-08-30T05:06:00.000+08:002011-08-30T05:11:35.646+08:00Mini toiletries loot<p> </p><p>Hello my lovelies! I havent really completely disappeared. Im just in a hiatus of sorts. ( it feels like i always am) anywho, iwas at SM Southmall yesterday and picked up a few things.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/47228833@N02/6094471006" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6094471006_02fef5b34b.jpg" id="blogsy-1314651912590.6997" class="aligncenter" width="375" height="500" align="center"></a></div><p>1. Ponds loot - my mom wanted the free rhet eala bag that came with every 300 peso purchase so we got those. Not sure if she'll use itas we're both completely happy with the gold radiance line. I think the gold radiance line is a little to "old" for me so i'm looking into getting the flawless white line again. :)</p><p>2. Lulur asian secrets - since im into scrubs lately, i decided to check this one out as ive been hearing lotsa good stuff about the brand</p><p>3. Garnier light bb - i know the concealer-type under-eye roll sold in the states was a big hit so i wanna see if this variant of the same brand can deliver.</p><p>4. Schick intuition razor - (repurchase) i love this razor!</p><p>5. Rexona skinlight - normally, i go for the spray on deo but as it is too bulky for travel i decided to get this instead.</p><p>Im so excited to try the eye-roll and the scrub! :)</p>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-23585392210278213952011-08-21T05:20:00.000+08:002011-08-21T05:25:15.113+08:00Update+ blogger app for ipad (finally)<p>Hello my lovelies!! I know it been ages!!! Ive just been busy travelling and climbing mountains and simply tryimg to make this world a better place to live in for future generations.. (deep, right?) lol</p><p>Seriously though, ihavent been blogging much cuz i havent been lugging my laptops around much. ( my macbook and netbook are both still with me). I used to have an ipad 1 but i still preferred my netbook then cuz it was a gaming machine in my mind. When i went to europe, i had to install office-related apps as it was going to be my main PC formy entire trip. That's how i rdiscovered my love for it(and affirmed my lovefor allthings apple). When i went back home, i immediately got an ipad 2 for its built-in camera and endless blogging potentials. It's been about three months since ive gotten my ipad 2 and i havent been blogging yet. Whyyou ask?! it frustrates me to no end that there is no blogger/blogspot app for the ipad or iphone! </p><p>Enter Blogsy </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://micahgallant.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/blogsy.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="http://micahgallant.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/blogsy.jpg" id="blogsy-1313875148394.8235" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="178" height="180"></a></div><p>This is a test post of sorts actually. My prayers of long ago have finally been answered! I discovered an ipad app for blogspot! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/47228833@N02/6062820569" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6064/6062820569_79b62d4305.jpg" id="blogsy-1313875148471.1377" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="333" height="500"></a></div><p>This just for trial photo upload and i couldnt resist showing you guys (ehem, bragging, lol) what i did in Paris. </p><p>That's all for now. Methinks i will like this blogsy app!</p><p>Xxoo<br>Ella<br>Makeupjunkie</p>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-66716484697137951732011-04-09T02:19:00.002+08:002011-04-09T04:12:43.275+08:00FOTD using the balmbini palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcay5bm8E0nzMBvn_rCrci9J0B8aQ81HnLX5gdJ6CKY8Q_04lkg9D4TX9ZzmsV7fonJFNLKP1Gkr9iksWbO2GPiIVdvpeS6AnvGgCKCOJ8lLB6ub2itgvqFGKYGX-8vOlbRI6LTlDUMVb/s1600/Photo+339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcay5bm8E0nzMBvn_rCrci9J0B8aQ81HnLX5gdJ6CKY8Q_04lkg9D4TX9ZzmsV7fonJFNLKP1Gkr9iksWbO2GPiIVdvpeS6AnvGgCKCOJ8lLB6ub2itgvqFGKYGX-8vOlbRI6LTlDUMVb/s320/Photo+339.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>taken via my mac's photobooth using the balmbini palette.<br />
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my camera's in camera heaven already so i'm making do with my isight camera.<br />
i was bored and procrastinating. (i'm supposed to be editing the Study Notes for the 2011 bar exams)<br />
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Face:<br />
concealer: San-San concealer in olive (under-eye and blemishes)<br />
under-eye highlight: the cream base from the Golden Ratio Face Glam highlighter from Etude House (Golden)<br />
powder: Fanny Serrano two-way cake<br />
duchess - as an over-all powder/used to set the concealer<br />
rajah - as a light contour using the 3-E method<br />
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Cheeks:<br />
blush - Downboy and Hot Mama, both from the balmbini palette<br />
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Eyes<br />
i have lash extensions so i didnt put mascara/eyeliner in the upper lash line<br />
Brows: ModelCo brow kit in Dark<br />
base: the cream base from the Golden Ratio Face Glam highlighter<br />
Shadow - the two Shady Lady shadows from the Balmbini palette<br />
highlight (browbone and inner corner) - Mary-Lou Manizer from the Balmbini palette<br />
Lower-lash liner - Nichido Eye Pencil in Green Smokes<br />
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Lips:<br />
lipbalm: Bayo Lipbalm in green (colorlesss when applied, i got this as a freebie from the Bayo fashion show years ago)<br />
Lipconcealer by Etude House<br />
Lipstick: Coco Copper lipstick from Fanny Serrano<br />
Lipgloss: Herbench Paintbox in Pink Tint<br />
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Brushes used:<br />
all from the James Cooper travel brush set<br />
the Kabuki SE brush from MAC. the numbers peeled off already. i used the kabuki to blend the concealer.makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-34733638053756704862011-04-04T21:57:00.000+08:002011-04-04T21:57:59.840+08:00Pilipinas Got Talent 2: Collins Gutierrezindulge me as i take a break from makeup blogging.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrgerwBfMcUFJdL911H8B0x_m6F2KG1zymhGVO8DTtdV8PAshVs_cjPOY3hWS6O39qMNiR7uXVaE7NWdOqzdYWxchp1EydlSUxQQnr1FwnDRmIJDnPS3fHy6SCzGpqkDAF4YUyzMWB35M/s1600/collins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrgerwBfMcUFJdL911H8B0x_m6F2KG1zymhGVO8DTtdV8PAshVs_cjPOY3hWS6O39qMNiR7uXVaE7NWdOqzdYWxchp1EydlSUxQQnr1FwnDRmIJDnPS3fHy6SCzGpqkDAF4YUyzMWB35M/s320/collins.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>i just wanna show my support for Collins.<br />
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His audition in Pilipinas Got Talent wow-ed all three judges! and i am not surprised. i've known him since we were kids and he's really got IT. I remember going to his concerts way back as his mom would give us tickets. He's really an amazing singer! the dude's got good lungs on him. lol<br />
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i don't even know if he still remembers me, but he's our family friend, we went to the same schools in preschool and high school. i dunno if he got accelerated tho in between cuz i remember being classmates with him in kinder or prep, but when i went to highschool, he was already a sophomore during my freshman year.<br />
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anywho, i dunno how Pilipinas Got Talent works, or how you win that thing, but i remember it being thru votes, so when the time comes, please please please vote for him!!<br />
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i'm just suppa proud to know him!!<br />
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i hope he wins cuz he really deserve it!makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-69683282954988245912011-04-04T05:11:00.003+08:002011-04-04T05:24:43.687+08:00Flying Soon? TSA is a Make Up Diva's Nightmare!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0SJnK1KaSbPpmJhJ-0auk304T1HuARkuMI1o8efqXWqknkztFQW_VFpv7CnQwUBKu7BRjLZr9G1gvd8UMkmFUz9CR2rP4_sCOSoAw8ZzFIqhhdvJQCW10Hi1bGPG25d3U_jeL67Flkwl/s1600/j0410215.352230349_std.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0SJnK1KaSbPpmJhJ-0auk304T1HuARkuMI1o8efqXWqknkztFQW_VFpv7CnQwUBKu7BRjLZr9G1gvd8UMkmFUz9CR2rP4_sCOSoAw8ZzFIqhhdvJQCW10Hi1bGPG25d3U_jeL67Flkwl/s1600/j0410215.352230349_std.JPG" /></a></div><br />
i know i haven't been blogging as promised, it's not that i've been lazy or anything. it's just that i'm gearing for a big trip, and i don't wanna say anything 'til it's set in stone already cuz i don't wanna jinx it, and i don't trust myself not to spill the beans if i allow myself to blog.<br />
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it's not yet completely set in stone as i don't have my visa yet (still processing) but i already have my flight booked and everything so we're pretty confident. i will tell you guys about it once my visa arrives. :D<br />
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anywho, the flight imma take is quite a long one, and i even need connecting flights. i know all about the nightmares of traveling but i still wanna look fresh and glamorous once i arrive in my destination (especially since glamour is the name of the game in that place!) so i've been researching about the TSA restrictions when traveling, especially with respect to cosmetics in your carry ons.<br />
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if you're gonna fly anytime soon, this post will be of value to you. :D<br />
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the basic rule is the 3-1-1<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgYUaeiWGFaRyJSUlcw5G7MCINKp3xZCJlcpjwJ4LsO-v4gNaqn4jbaknAZcMNrHUPraTT4VnaZSNAe1idFcwrlO9gw1dO4IINr746uRSjjoFapIbxbDIZB4Ul-3gIYPY-8PWcUCFNi7G/s1600/311liquids.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgYUaeiWGFaRyJSUlcw5G7MCINKp3xZCJlcpjwJ4LsO-v4gNaqn4jbaknAZcMNrHUPraTT4VnaZSNAe1idFcwrlO9gw1dO4IINr746uRSjjoFapIbxbDIZB4Ul-3gIYPY-8PWcUCFNi7G/s400/311liquids.gif" width="400" /></a></div>The TSA allows for passengers to carry-on small amounts of toiletries under the 3-1-1 rule. your toiletries must be 3oz or less, placed in 1 quart-sized clear ziptop bag, and just 1 bag per passenger.<br />
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remember tho that the container itself must be 3oz or less, and if the container is 4oz but is half full, it will not be allowed throught the security checkpoint.<br />
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This zip-top bag must be removed from your carry-on for screening in the checkpoint.<br />
Read more about it here:<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c2d83; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c2d83; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0c2d83;" target="_blank">TSA Regulations</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c2d83; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c2d83;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Regarding cosmetics, here's the hard and fast rule:</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c2d83;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">if these items are not in the quart-sized clear ziptop bag, it should be checked in.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c2d83;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: small;">1. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #0c2d83;"><span style="font-style: normal;">All</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #0c2d83;"> creams and lotions including Neosporin or</span></span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #0c2d83; font-family: inherit;"> first-aid creams and ointments, topical or rash creams</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #0c2d83; font-family: inherit;"> and ointments, suntan lotions, moisturizers, etc.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #0c2d83; font-family: inherit;">2. Bug sprays</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #0c2d83; font-family: inherit;">3. Bubble bath including gel- or liquid-filled</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #0c2d83; font-family: inherit;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> bubble bath balls, bath oils, or moisturizers</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. Gel Deodorants</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5. Gel cap type pills</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">6. Hair Styling gels</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">7. Hair sprays of all kinds including aerosol</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">8, Hair straightener or detangler</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">9. Lip gels, glosses or liquids</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">10. Liquid foundations</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">11. Liquid soaps</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">12. Make up removers or facial cleansers</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">13, Mascara</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">14, Mouthwash</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">15. Nail polish and removers</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">16. Perfumes or Colognes</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">17. Toothpaste</div></span><br />
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</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c2d83;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><u><a href="http://www.seatguru.com/articles/tsa_prohibited_items.php">Source</a></u>.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c2d83;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">your tube lipsticks, concealers, and foundations (etc) should be safe since it is solid.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c2d83;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">lip glosses, etc, are considered gels so they must be in the baggie, but i've read that since they are in small quantities and containers, Airport Security does not bother with it too much, but just to be safe stick it in the bag.</span></span><br />
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if you're uncertain if your item will pass through security or not i have two remedies for you:</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c2d83;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">1. just stick it in your check in luggage; or</span></span><br />
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It’s the second leg of K.I.D.S. Foundation's, A TREK TO REMEMBER (Medical-Dental Mission) with our partner in Kalinga, IDP Foundation. We would like to invite medical practitioners; doctors, dentists, nurses, nature lovers, travel geeks, or simply, those young at heart to explore another memorable trek going to Tanudan, Kalinga while getting a chance to know 3,500 pangol tribe & locals of 14 remote barangays of Tanu<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">dan.<br />
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A Trek To Remember - is a bi-annual trek of the K.I.D.S. Foundation that, distributes books and school supplies for public schools in far flung places. This trek-for-a-cause brings the trekker back to nature and assures the participant of a different kind of high that one can only feel when one shares. This month of May we would like to continue this journey and we will be trekking to two (2) barangays; Baccong and Bawak of Tanudan, Kalinga that will serve the fourteen (14) barangays: Ammaboy, Magtoma, Lay-asan, Burninan, Liyang, Cabugao, Gombowoy, Sabila, Allubaggan, Darulog, Pagugo & Mabaca to bring not only school supplies and books but, a Medical and Dental services and conduct a gift-giving in preparation for the opening of the school year. Tanudan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Kalinga.<br />
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What: A TREK TO REMEMBER VII: Medical-Dental Mission & School Supplies Gift-giving for Pangol tribe & locals of Kalinga<br />
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Where: Tanudan, Kalinga<br />
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When: May 20th - 24th ( ETD for Kalinga at 6PM of Friday - ETA in Manila 5AM of Tuesday)<br />
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Registration starts today.<br />
Registration fee is Php3,000.00 (meals, transfers & accommodation). Deadline for Registration is on April 30th and Payment is on May 10th.<br />
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Kindly send your registration form via email: rt_oquendo@yahoo.com.<br />
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In case you want to experience the adventures in Kalinga here are the extra fees that you have to consider for the R&R or explore in Tabuk, Kalinga after the medical mission (whole day of Monday):<br />
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- White Water rafting Php2,500.00<br />
- Kalinga purse & bag Php 30.00 - 500.00<br />
- Kalinga wall decor - Php1,000.00/pair<br />
- Kalinga blend Coffee - Php120.00 to Php150.00/box<br />
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In addition, we need to bring medicines & medical supplies and we are also willing to accept cash donations to be used to purchase primarily the vitamins for 3,500 children for the medical mission.<br />
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We are hoping for your kind response. You may also call K.I.D.S. Office at (02) 708-KIDS (5437), (02) 348-2109 or 0922-854-3733 for questions or clarifications. Look for Rox and June.<br />
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Thank you and See you all!<br />
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Roxanne T. Oquendo<br />
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I cannot, for the life of me figure out how to post picture blogs using my blackberry, or maybe globe's GPRS speed is just slow. Anywho, am checking to see if I can do It using my iPhone. I hate that blogger still does not have a native app for iPhone!! Grrr!<br />
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Or maybe they do, I just can't for the life of me figure out how to do it/access it. <br />
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Do u guys know any native blogger app for iPhone and/or blackberry?! Or even a decent third party app. Drop me a comment below. :)<br />
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Nope. Can't post pics here too. Boo.makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-10981027912377128752011-02-07T04:31:00.000+08:002011-02-07T04:31:46.189+08:00First Impressions: Revlon Colorstay Foundation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrRQK7rIpdd_YLJ_RLIDeCBxdaQPaIDYxejNwBvrg4twHXWJ2k_Do1G9APirjKmQ767iVexZggzFkG6Ytt2qiCQWUMtwbVRj49uGw066aUXq0T0rtTiPUcsPjqOECGWPxxeY1qKKIQiVA/s1600/RevlonColorStay.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrRQK7rIpdd_YLJ_RLIDeCBxdaQPaIDYxejNwBvrg4twHXWJ2k_Do1G9APirjKmQ767iVexZggzFkG6Ytt2qiCQWUMtwbVRj49uGw066aUXq0T0rtTiPUcsPjqOECGWPxxeY1qKKIQiVA/s320/RevlonColorStay.png" width="165" /></a></div>so I recently acquired the Revlon Colorstay Foundation from my local SM dept. store. thing is, mine doesnt have the softlex thingy which i just realized now. I also got the combination/oily variant. The main reason I got it is because I don't want my Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation to to run out on me before i have the time and the resources to replace it.<br />
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First Impressions:<br />
before I bought my bottle, i had myself color-matched last wednesday. then i bought my bottle last friday, and had the lady apply it on my face with the revlon primer.<br />
i dunno if my skin's just that oily but with the primer, it didn't last more than 3 hours on me. i'll have to test it without the primer to see for sure.<br />
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also, i never noticed it from the testers, but my bottle have this distinct alcohol-y scent that i've never smelt from any other cosmetics i've owned. it bothers me a little cuz the scent's really strong, but it goes away after a while.<br />
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i like that coverage is really good that i can apply it without a concealer and still look good.<br />
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price-wise i think it's reasonably priced. at 825 for a 30ml bottle, i wouldnt call it expensive but considering the staying power, i wouldnt call it cheap as well. it costs about 1/3 of what i would normally pay for a 30ml bottle of double wear foundation and just about the same ratio of staying power so i guess you get what you pay for.<br />
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- great coverage<br />
- i have an exact shade match<br />
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- reasonably priced<br />
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- strong alcohol-y scent<br />
- staying power does not appear to last that long.<br />
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do you encounter the same scent? and the same staying power? i'm really bothered with this cuz i had such high expectations with this product.makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-76753050835407135512011-02-06T03:37:00.000+08:002011-02-06T03:37:09.033+08:00January 2011 lootbag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDFI8LUVpMHr_K8dxmL1iJy8YZLgGIKa2zBTrkv_PjQ5QAuxFb4yaRAv_Ny7iawsk4uNS0mRLPYHslK1dcGxUcqaOaoDETs6y-ZKGwC8G7QZx10dMc5v9CRc6sGiExZtdG65Db2uAUI7a/s1600/DSC05695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDFI8LUVpMHr_K8dxmL1iJy8YZLgGIKa2zBTrkv_PjQ5QAuxFb4yaRAv_Ny7iawsk4uNS0mRLPYHslK1dcGxUcqaOaoDETs6y-ZKGwC8G7QZx10dMc5v9CRc6sGiExZtdG65Db2uAUI7a/s400/DSC05695.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br />
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</div><div>1. balmbini palette by the balm cosmetics - 1695</div><div> i've always wanted to try the balm products because they have such a cute packaging and the colors seem to just pop. i decided to get the palette cuz it showcases some of their bestsellers and i am pretty much in love with it! :D review soon.</div><div>i cant wait to get the time balm foundation and concealer and see how it works on my not-so-perfect skin. am also itching to get the stainiac and the balms away tinted moisturizer.</div><div><div><br />
</div><div>2. O.P.I. nailpolish - 395 each</div><div>quarter of a cent-cherry - a deep red shade</div></div><div>lincoln park after dark - darkest purple i've seen. almost black but not quite.</div><div>i've just recently found a love for nailpolishes and other nail implements and i decided to start getting my nailpolishes from OPI cuz i've been hearing and reading lotsa goodstuff about it. :D i cannot get over how fast this nailpolish dries! seriously.</div><div><br />
</div><div>3. NARS</div><div>a. blush in amour - 1350</div></div><div>i love my orgasm blush to the hilt. i'm still reserving judgment on amour.</div><div><br />
</div><div>b. greek holiday lipgloss - 1350</div><div>i have the roman holiday lip laquer (i think that's how it's spelt. i'm tamad to google it) from my bridal palette and i love it. i wanted to give this a try. and imma be honest here. the name shade was my sole basis for buying it. XD</div><div><br />
</div><div>c. single cream shadow in corfu - 1150</div><div>i wanted to see how it pits against my Rubenesque paint pot from mac. the mac paintpot has been my go-to neutral base for so long and it's never failed me. Corfu is in a deeper and completely different shade than Rubenesque, but it works perfect to pull the no-make up look, especially as i top it off with the All That Glitters eyeshadow from mac. :D</div><div><br />
</div><div>d. Firming Foundation - priced at 2750, i think</div><div>i got this one as a freebie from nars. i originally wanted to get the sheer matte foundation from nars, priced at 2450 but when the Nars lady at Rustans told me that they give the full-sized bottle of the firming foundation as a freebie for every 3500, i didnt think twice. i decided to choose other products from nars to be able to get the freebie. as you can prolly tell am a prime target for all those marketing strategies. lol.</div><div><br />
</div><div>if you did your math, you'll know that i'm a couple of hundreds over my budget and that's why i've clamped my february budget as "punishment"</div>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-91159654876584133682011-01-01T05:01:00.000+08:002011-01-01T05:01:37.029+08:00Of New Years and Resolutions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemOFWiC_tUFimbbipvGpfxUK_da1Xq4rGfBbjcdkV0JfukojiZark-8yuiFJ9XAFDVUY6ziHJRCBJymoD3A38RW79FTbGBq2y36002DPghyphenhyphenJTT73PKKI9uYGidqWgl7pF-TolVpX0k74f/s1600/HAPPY-NEW-YEAR-189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemOFWiC_tUFimbbipvGpfxUK_da1Xq4rGfBbjcdkV0JfukojiZark-8yuiFJ9XAFDVUY6ziHJRCBJymoD3A38RW79FTbGBq2y36002DPghyphenhyphenJTT73PKKI9uYGidqWgl7pF-TolVpX0k74f/s1600/HAPPY-NEW-YEAR-189.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">you might have been wondering why i keep on missing for months on end and sporadically show up. two reasons, three actually, but lawschool doesnt count as ive been a law student ever since i started this blog and and if i could find time then, i should be able to find time now. so imma stick to two reasons. it's either i'm busy travelling or i'm in my sickbed. seriously, i've always been a sickly kid but i thought i outgrew that already. certain lifestyle choices have taken its toll on my already fragile health and the past two years i've been in and out of hospitals. nothing too major tho but when i get sick my whole body just shuts down and i can't do anything productive. having a hospital at my beck and call means i get confined for the least littlest things. i've learnt my lesson the hard way tho and i've been trying to change my lifestyle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">also, as i've mentioned, the other main reason i've been gone so often, besides being sick, is that i've been travelling so much.i've always been a spontaneous traveler and i can leave in a heartbeat's notice, all packed and ready to go. i think i've already mentioned in here that i've always had an overnight bag packed and ready to go all the time. and this last year, it's been crazy! my stars have been telling me lately that this year, it's gonna be a lot crazier. i dun wanna divulge it yet cuz i dun wanna jinx it (tho if you follow me on twitter you'll know where exactly imma be! lol! and nope, i'm not gonna divulge my twitter handle either.) imma give more deets tho when everything's set in stone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">this year tho i plan to blog more regularly!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">seriously you guys, i've even recently discovered the blog now, publish later feature and i should be taking advantage of it. I'm not making big promises but one thing you can be assured of is at least one blog post per month. i know it doesnt sound a lot but baby steps! :D i plan to join the bandwagon and make the "products am lovin' this month" post. what do you guys think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">- stick to a makeup list</div>also this year, i plan to stick to a makeup list, as in i listed all the cosmetics imma buy this year, and if it's not in the list, it's not gonna be bought. simple as that. as i need to save up on every bit of spare cash i have cuz of the mentioned top secret trip. it's not as if my parents fund the whole travel thing all the way, i've to save up my meager student allowance to be able to travel to places i wanna go. but as they say, if there's a will, there's a way!<div>i've already made the list and as of 11:59pm of December 31, the list is officially closed. </div><div><br />
</div><div>here's a vague idea of what the list includes:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTO7Wo-Hxkp94TC3lsL7cpOKCXFFTu-LhBmgswQt8E8X3ImIivjOeXQmzudnCApkPrDixNJh8tH66z5tRBJN3IYcPkLDxALJmRlwSXVA3S-LZ-m_pX0e8ZgZboIBc-KZvVB25JLC2pRKk/s1600/the+balm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTO7Wo-Hxkp94TC3lsL7cpOKCXFFTu-LhBmgswQt8E8X3ImIivjOeXQmzudnCApkPrDixNJh8tH66z5tRBJN3IYcPkLDxALJmRlwSXVA3S-LZ-m_pX0e8ZgZboIBc-KZvVB25JLC2pRKk/s1600/the+balm.jpg" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div>recently, i've been really obsessed with The Balm Cosmetics, and i plan to collect. EVERYTHING.. seriously. tho i can only spend 1500php per week on makeup so it's not gonna be like my previous hauls where i literally haul. lol. i just love the packaging of this particular brand and i love the shades! i've been hearing lotsa goodstuff too so 2011 is my year with The Balm.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>i also plan to buy some nars, not a lot tho, just prolly the sheer matte foundation, the dolce vita blush and lipstick, harlow lip gloss, and prolly an item or two. :D i've always loved nars better than mac, but i find the items a bit too pricey so i end up with more mac products. this year tho i plan to collect even tho imma start it little by little.</div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifgrgoaixuNDo-V8jczlT12Yx1YYggqdDFaPZBC_6g_SFS3G5oYW9pTIzUloj22365dYBoi3mBSjJ52TRK6am4n7CPtUJS5WIb73zWXk1q7z4yIfBm9EXKC-XVlRzWkZXZA4W6uoHgOxf/s1600/Revlon-Just-bitten-Lipstain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifgrgoaixuNDo-V8jczlT12Yx1YYggqdDFaPZBC_6g_SFS3G5oYW9pTIzUloj22365dYBoi3mBSjJ52TRK6am4n7CPtUJS5WIb73zWXk1q7z4yIfBm9EXKC-XVlRzWkZXZA4W6uoHgOxf/s320/Revlon-Just-bitten-Lipstain.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div>also., i have long received the memo that revlon is pretty good for a drugstore brand but i find the products here in the philippine market a bit pricey for drugstore, and if you add a little bit of dough you get a high end one anyway so why bother? but i've been hearing lotsa goodstuff about the just bitten lipstain and i wanna try it. i also wanna try the famous foundation they have. i heard it can rival the estee lauder double wear one and as i love love love my EL double wear foundation, ive been curious about the foundation as well. speaking of foundations.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>also i WANT to try the ponds gold radiance line simply because of its amazing packaging. seriously. this is a whim i know, and it is totally and completely inexplicable, but i want it.</div><div><br />
</div><div>also, i plan to buy some etude house, bb creams mostly, just because it works for me.</div><div><br />
</div><div>i know this sounds a lot and it sounds extremely pricey as well, but if you think about it, i have the whole year to complete the list, so i think it can work. i already did the math a bit, and yea, it can totally work. :D</div><div><br />
</div><div>again, happy new year you guys!</div><div><br />
</div><div>what do you think of my list? i sure hope you guys support me in this endeavor. it is almost like quitting an addiction, right? lol. do you guys have lists like this one too? or am i the only geeky one who makes lists and lists and i even have lists of lists? lol i sure wanna know! </div><div><br />
</div><div>xxoo</div><div>ella</div>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-91217413150757049892010-12-30T21:56:00.000+08:002010-12-30T21:56:24.597+08:00my top 10 discoveries of 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGc6c128-xo9cMNgoyKZyZSnN-R6mFXNVSlEuiMxaz-Jx6GA38IPsUwtNUia1KQkcsjtllS7Bx5OchPtIgzhbGiY51p8oG_LQqq_lt_uzAIM0-gN0xfLXZKrzNE5SnF565DdkPYATGFvWY/s1600/DSC05677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGc6c128-xo9cMNgoyKZyZSnN-R6mFXNVSlEuiMxaz-Jx6GA38IPsUwtNUia1KQkcsjtllS7Bx5OchPtIgzhbGiY51p8oG_LQqq_lt_uzAIM0-gN0xfLXZKrzNE5SnF565DdkPYATGFvWY/s320/DSC05677.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I am more surprised that only about 30% is makeup-related. this are more of the products i have discovered just this year and ive loved so much that i cannot imagine how i've lasted for so long without it. for sure imma be using these thru 2011 and more years to come i hope. you mught be wondering why most of them are in sample/travel sizes, if i love 'em so much. rest assured that i have the full sized versions in my place in Manila, but as I am here in my Grandmother's house for the holidays, i have just brought/bought the travel bottles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">the numbers do not signify a particular order. imma just go along as i click through the next picture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">1. L'Oreal Nutri-Gloss light Shampoo and conditioner + L'Oreal Elseve Nutri-Gloss Conditioning Spray</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWvmxV2Cub408FrLeqiJGZbqE6MFNnNHtbe5uzqn_5WRqlAxiZJgjcj7hl_NIcz9PJs1kA15u0oD9cXiKHK1b9TiiKAVtDFHyEk9fwBskEJsNBJ4y6eOiIQoIHTojDLOy-jrsjbB4xJQ7/s1600/DSC05654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWvmxV2Cub408FrLeqiJGZbqE6MFNnNHtbe5uzqn_5WRqlAxiZJgjcj7hl_NIcz9PJs1kA15u0oD9cXiKHK1b9TiiKAVtDFHyEk9fwBskEJsNBJ4y6eOiIQoIHTojDLOy-jrsjbB4xJQ7/s320/DSC05654.JPG" width="192" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Before i had my Toni and Jackey's Haircut, my hair was just a long mess. it was almost a mermaid-lile length and it wasn't healthy anymore, not to mention it was extremely heavy and unmanageable, but i was always hesitant to cut it because if i give it a proper comb-thru it was still straight and shiny. then i got depressed and had a huge bulk of it cut. after i had the cut, i was at my local Mercury Drugstore when i saw them on stock and i've always wanted to try it so i grabbed a bottle of the shampoo and conditioner and gave it a try. i was so astonished by the results. it delivered on its promised goodness, and i just never had hair that good looking without so much effort or chemicals. seriously. i can even just let it dry without combing it, and just comb thru it with my fingers, and it never tangled! that's how soft my hair became. my only problem with this it that it's difficult as hell to find the conditioning spray nowadays. luckily tho, my local watsons still carries it so i'm good. this product is love love love!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">2. Johnson's Naturaly White Daily Moisturizing Wash</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20QtZrXvWavP7yJiPf5pJJbh7i_81MZRANn8uGrLolgO3zPCHwClft0dDp_trIEBvS517P5ZKUmjdA0BydsXSgA2PKwTm8O8vgjJBagjhpvDfAZecXdYrNhp0GIU1LZv-rfxwLNLV05T8/s1600/DSC05661.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20QtZrXvWavP7yJiPf5pJJbh7i_81MZRANn8uGrLolgO3zPCHwClft0dDp_trIEBvS517P5ZKUmjdA0BydsXSgA2PKwTm8O8vgjJBagjhpvDfAZecXdYrNhp0GIU1LZv-rfxwLNLV05T8/s320/DSC05661.JPG" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I discovered this product when i ran out of my usual body wash and had to buy one. i just grabbed the first body wash i saw in the shelves and boy, was i glad i grabbed this little gem?! i dunno about the whitening properties, and honestly i dont really care cuz am not into whitening. it annoys me endlessly that most products here have whitening properties, or is marketed as one. but i like this particular body wash because it has fine granules that doubles as a milder-than-mild scrub, plus it smells so clean and fresh. that's gotta have top marks in my book! :D</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Rexona Skin Light with Sunflower Oil.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEF2J0cMhAphbMcqkpBIHdh-Db6d805DUG_ev_YdOJ5CxvNQnQOA9Lwm_jClfa4z_0QeObBb-vYU_YpeUbiEKVrbJjOPx7zhe2E7hJs-1XPwtD_3jh7AwFZfw6UNxN37u3xbIBNDGbHW5/s1600/DSC05657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEF2J0cMhAphbMcqkpBIHdh-Db6d805DUG_ev_YdOJ5CxvNQnQOA9Lwm_jClfa4z_0QeObBb-vYU_YpeUbiEKVrbJjOPx7zhe2E7hJs-1XPwtD_3jh7AwFZfw6UNxN37u3xbIBNDGbHW5/s320/DSC05657.JPG" width="176" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the longest time i have been a nivea deo user or a dove deo user, i kept on using their under-arm whitening variant as i am obsessed with a whiter under arm. i think using Secret from way back ruined my under arms for good, plus i am a big girl and as my derma told me before, pigmentation in some areas such as the under-arm, neck, and inner thigh is natural unless i lose the weight. i lost some of the weight before but not the pigmentation in my under-arm. since my adolescent years, i have been beyond obsessed with making my under-arms lighter and i've been using the nivea ones or the dove ones, the one with the pearl whitening properties and the extra whitening properties to no avail. i remember reading about this from one of the beauty blogs i subscribe to but i was still a bit skeptic. then i had to go climb a mountain and i was broke but i needed toiletries. so i grabbed the small version and the travel one pictured above. i placed the mini version in my toiletries bag and this one in my hand bag, just in case i perspire too much and need a quick fix. i was ever so surprised that i didnt need to re-apply it despite sweating like a pig, so to speak. i figured that if it is good enough for mountain climbing, then it is good enough for daily use. i have been using it ever since and even bought the spray bottle and i have been pleasantly surprised that my under-arms have become noticeably lighter. good job rexona! :D</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Clinelle 3 step kit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVs2TZYwyaiSooh0jJXHOnK-WlO0BEK9dreammla78C9eCqHo1WPyJB6uIn4B3nphKRHUv9Y2S7fgGFDZxY5OqLInnNlOAq71bp-19JI4LzqfS1vq1B1MQzptrbLqzqIZGRAc2QCoh1wGX/s1600/DSC05656.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVs2TZYwyaiSooh0jJXHOnK-WlO0BEK9dreammla78C9eCqHo1WPyJB6uIn4B3nphKRHUv9Y2S7fgGFDZxY5OqLInnNlOAq71bp-19JI4LzqfS1vq1B1MQzptrbLqzqIZGRAc2QCoh1wGX/s320/DSC05656.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">i have been either a belomed product user (the one prescribed in the clinics), or a neutrogena or a celeteque user. i might deviate once in a while but i always go back to these three brands. i think they have proven their worth enough. but ever since i tried the clinelle one, i loooved it! and it has no adverse effect on my skin so it's all good! :D one thing that surprised me is despite the mild formula of the cleansing gel, my face felt really clean, plus this is the first time i've actually enjoyed using a toner, i dunno why. plus the moisturizer really gives off a subtle glow but i cannot pinpoint why. i need to get me the full sized versions once im back in manila to give it a proper trial. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Garnier Light Complete Multi-Action Whitening Cream</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I dunno what it does exactly, but i love this product. i dont use it everyday, but everytime i feel like my face is looking blah and dull and all that bad stuff (we all have those days right?) and i dont feel like going through the hassle of putting on make up, i just apply this for a quick pick-me-up and instantly i feel like i look a lot better! it might be psychological in nature or whatever but i really like this product. it makes me feel as if the skin on my face is a little tighter and a lot, lot, lot less shiny. in fact i feel like my face is non-greasy yet glowy, if you know what i mean. i cannot really explain it, as i suspect it is a bit psychological but i love this product nonetheless. i always keep a small tube in my purse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">6.Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay + Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7uLANG442GJa9p_c4ICq4hq40XK9CtKQTmB3-OWKKOEc7zSZAUSbUWr-6cRajBe7UQO56B8hBSCUT61KLz2_7S8MjvNhA5tzjwvBnswQybJdhQDLedkUZrLVy06aB5dL_szaJ4MExLLV/s1600/DSC05653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7uLANG442GJa9p_c4ICq4hq40XK9CtKQTmB3-OWKKOEc7zSZAUSbUWr-6cRajBe7UQO56B8hBSCUT61KLz2_7S8MjvNhA5tzjwvBnswQybJdhQDLedkUZrLVy06aB5dL_szaJ4MExLLV/s400/DSC05653.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">oh, i love this combo! ive been using it on and off for about 6 months now, at first once or twice a week but lately just about twice a month as it really purged my face. i no longer am that prone to pimples and it really sucks out my blackheads and white heads. i just love using this. i especially love the squeaky-clean feeling i get just after i use this. i have to buy my second jar soon as i am running out fast! i think my stock's only good enough for about 2 -3 sessions, tops! lol</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">7. <a href="http://unapologeticmakeupjunkie.blogspot.com/2010/07/product-focus-ck-eternity-for-women.html">Eternity Perfume by Calvin Klein</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc6hxg44Qq5lG91SLwAAYeKtgDWHv1QD1_zanAJmHpJF21jIPigdVLh3OWymYQinzuVzz_GVhuSoB111iUyp5DM8hYT1VxLtnFm7bqdY6qBm16h_fYEqzB-qmWc8ho0LC4Jsg2UtsOzg4Z/s1600/eternity-perfume-by-calvin-klein-for-women.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc6hxg44Qq5lG91SLwAAYeKtgDWHv1QD1_zanAJmHpJF21jIPigdVLh3OWymYQinzuVzz_GVhuSoB111iUyp5DM8hYT1VxLtnFm7bqdY6qBm16h_fYEqzB-qmWc8ho0LC4Jsg2UtsOzg4Z/s320/eternity-perfume-by-calvin-klein-for-women.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(photo stolen off of google. i cannot figure out how to take a decent photo of this product and it drives me crazy!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">i loved this perfume so much i blogged about it <a href="http://unapologeticmakeupjunkie.blogspot.com/2010/07/product-focus-ck-eternity-for-women.html">here</a>. 2 days after that post my bottle shattered to pieces. my room smelt of eternity for weeks on end and i felt so wretched. it was a new perfume! i loved it so much. good thing i had a spare bottle and i'm saving up for another spare bottle as i dont ever wanna run out of this product.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">8. James Cooper Travel Brush Set + Fanny Serrano Eyelash Curler</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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okay, so i've long since discovered the fanny serrano eyelash curler. i've had mine as early as 2009, i think. but last April, i acquired the famed Shu Eumura one and i've found a renewed love for my Fanny Serrano one a i felt like the distinction is very minimal. plus ive been so afraid of losing my shu one that ive taken to carrying the fanny serrano one with me instead and just use the Shu one at home. lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">i've recently just acquired the James Cooper Brush set, but it never left my bag ever since! i've been jetting off to one party after another this holiday season and i've taken to putting makeup inside the car. unless of course i airbrush myself first before leaving. but basically, while i drive, i put on make up. with the infernal traffic around the metro, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do right? i'm just so impressed wit this set as the bristles are all of good quality, and the collection of brushes have been well thought of, like you can do a really professional face makeup with it. i love that aside from the traditional paddle eye brush that usually comes in sets like this, James Cooper has thoughtfully included a crease brush and he didnt bother adding the usual "pampa-dami" or space-filler such as the useless sponge brush and the like. all 7 brushes are useful and handy. imma do a decent review SOON! :D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">9. <a href="http://unapologeticmakeupjunkie.blogspot.com/2010/09/product-focus-ever-bilena-mousse.html">Ever Bilena Mousse Concealer</a> +<a href="http://unapologeticmakeupjunkie.blogspot.com/2010/07/product-focus-marionnaud-brushes_25.html"> Marionnaud Fluid Foundation Brush</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">10. Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJdArHl6fcMBn3mEsqUASzPNPwKwjrmbnwzb7_ZhMBAESQmCGjgJh0lz-IIVLCVapKymVmPWwJRSKjferCV1SSPT7-6ZtYH3qjuU8SMy3XxOVPNEE2tzILSMIox9bj8o7AQHfMlpTYa0j/s1600/DSC05652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJdArHl6fcMBn3mEsqUASzPNPwKwjrmbnwzb7_ZhMBAESQmCGjgJh0lz-IIVLCVapKymVmPWwJRSKjferCV1SSPT7-6ZtYH3qjuU8SMy3XxOVPNEE2tzILSMIox9bj8o7AQHfMlpTYa0j/s320/DSC05652.JPG" width="176" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">i've talked a bit about this product <a href="http://unapologeticmakeupjunkie.blogspot.com/2010/12/how-i-survived-boondocks-bundok.html">here</a>. am not sure tho if imma do a decent separate review as i am not particular with brands as long as it is a bb cream. i was a bit late with the bb cream craze and i didnt have the time nor inclination to chase the expensive ones all over the internet. as far as bb creams i like them all. i never met a bb cream that i didnt like. but then again all of my bb creams are from etude house. what i like about them is that they are thicker than your average tinted moisturizer yet less heavy than a full-on foundation without sacrificing the coverage. loveet! :D i also love that this particular one is conveniently packaged, and i never had a problem with it not squirting product or anything like that as some of the common rants have been.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">how about you guys, what are your best discoveries this past year? </div>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-24503757981563547902010-12-30T21:43:00.057+08:002010-12-30T21:43:00.171+08:00Last Loot for 2010this is the last (hopefully) makeup haul for the year. it is also an impulsive one. i was just at my local watsons here in the province (not even inside an actual mall, just a stand alone Watsons near the plaza) and i got the following:<br />
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1. James Cooper 7-piece Travel Brush Set - i love this brush set! it seems like James Cooper really placed a lot of thought into this one. you can actually do a full face with this set and make it look professionally done!<br />
- large brush: for setting liquid foundation. i actually just apply my liquid foundation in the car with my fingers and use this brush to set my foundation with my pressed powder.<br />
- blush brush<br />
- eyeshadow paddle brush<br />
- crease brush<br />
- slanted eyeliner brush<br />
- concealer brush: which i've miststaken for a lip brush at first, lol<br />
- spoolie: extremely useful<br />
it sucks tho that it doesnt come with a lip brush but i dont mind at all, i can easily get the ever bilena retractable one, with cap, for less than 50 bucks, i think. i also love that the brushroll comes with a pocket. i've stored my Fanny Serrano Eyelash curler in it, along with my cookiie-shaped mirror. in a pinch, i can even easily stick a wedge sponge in it. :D<br />
2. Nichido eyebrow powder - prolly the best eyebrow kit i ever bought, second only to the highly expensive ModelCo one.<br />
3. 13 shades of the Niichido Girls Night Out Liners - i've read somewhere that it is even better than the urban decay 24/7 liners. can't confirm tho cuz i dont own a single one of the 24/7 liners but it got me intrigued. i think i already have at least 4 shades, but since i'm buying the complete set, i might as well pick up the rest right? for 80 bucks a pop. it aint so bad. i love that all of these are waterline safe as well, so it's all good. will post swatches after the new year, and that's a promise! :D<br />
Shades:<br />
- *Bronze Glow<br />
- 24K<br />
- *Green Smokes<br />
- Nice Gal<br />
- *Pink Diamond<br />
- *Thin Mints<br />
- Blackest Black<br />
- Deep Bloinde<br />
- Cool Blue<br />
- Metal Blue<br />
- Vivid Turqiose<br />
- Deep Plum<br />
- Thin Mints<br />
(* - the ones i already have from before)<br />
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there you have it, my impulse haul. i actually cheated a bit for including the james cooper brush set as ive bought it several days earlier, but IAG!<br />
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how was your christmases? i hope it was a lot better than mine. :D don't get me wrong, i spent it with my family and it was all good, but i am bloody missing somebody. i can't wait for May, when i get to see the brit again.. too long i know. thank god for skype and fb. lol. :Pmakeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-76387960864630176992010-12-29T00:22:00.000+08:002010-12-29T00:26:34.173+08:00How I Survived the Boondocks (Bundok)first things first:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">okay, so as you all know, i went "travolunteering" (i think it was actually Lois of wearesolesisters.blogspot.com who coined the word) in bohol,. and just like any self-respecting beauty blogger, i packed half a ton of beauty arsenal with me, even knowing i would barely use it in the mountains. while there tho, i wasnt able to use even 10% of what i brought because i don't wanna be that girl who wore a full face of cosmetics in the mountains. then again i wasnt that brave to show my bare face. my fellow volunteers were absolute dyosas in their bare faces that it'll leave even the hottest celebs with an insecurity complex. seriously! so what's a girl to do? fake it, of course!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">i hope you guys survive the boondocks too if you ever decide on climbing one. :D and if you already did, what make up did you wear? or are you like my fellow dyosa volunteers who were confident enough with their bare faces? do tell! :D</span></span>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-7622585603627059682010-11-29T17:36:00.000+08:002010-11-30T02:14:37.199+08:00Travolunteering<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif-DBwnn2jGW30zBqusMd-G7uPbxYjYUSmOKA7X2VO6Vsi7I7or6Li_NrX_fznYeq7oSC-xYHxxlD9pn7BfaliQEv1Ya6PeFOaWzyBvd8mVYbC2yF138T85fykurye-E81pJ5EqsFqXn38/s1600/kids+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif-DBwnn2jGW30zBqusMd-G7uPbxYjYUSmOKA7X2VO6Vsi7I7or6Li_NrX_fznYeq7oSC-xYHxxlD9pn7BfaliQEv1Ya6PeFOaWzyBvd8mVYbC2yF138T85fykurye-E81pJ5EqsFqXn38/s400/kids+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
the reason i've been MIA for the longest time is because i was travelling to different parts of the country, and one i've been most preparing for is the medical and dental mission trek to Sierra Bullones, in Bohol organized by <a href="http://www.kidsfoundation.org.ph/">K.I.D.S. (Kabataan Inyong Dapat Suportahan)</a>. Lois was able to put into words the wonderful experience we had <a href="http://www.wearesolesisters.com/2010/11/why-i-didnt-see-single-tarsier-in-bohol.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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it was a completely different experience for me. i was able to experience a lot of things that i wouldnt normally experience such as riding a chicken bus, sleeping on the floor of a classroom for 2 days, taking a bath in a makeshift bathroom, getting aboard a dam truck, and having the time of my life every single minute of it! :D i was able to meet a lot of people i wouldnt normally be able to meet, and i made a lot of friends. who can complain right?<br />
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i've been outdoors a lot too, traveling, and part of that traveling is, as my friend lois calls it, travolunteering. but more on that next time. i gotta admit tho that travelling is the main reason why i havent been online much. :D<br />
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Also, school work is finally catching up on me, i have never been this busy my entire life.<br />
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plus, i was able to stay at Sofitel for 5-days, complimentary breakfast at Spiral and all! courtesy of my aunt. the thing tho was, it coincided with the second week of the semester and i've been trying to squeeze pool time, 3-hour breakfasts/newspaper sesh, and reading law books. it was no easy feat, i tell you. :D<br />
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aside from that, i finally bought the kindle 3 and nerd that i am, i've been more interested in reading books than beauty blogging. lol<br />
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back to regular beauty posts in a few. i have so much to tell you guys!! :Dmakeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-83972116584969378422010-09-08T09:33:00.000+08:002010-09-08T09:39:34.882+08:00The Twin and the BFFhey ladies,<br />
just a quick update. My college twin sister, Nina, is now beauty blogging. apparently she has been beauty blogging for a while now and didn't even tell me, the sly one! ugh! lol. It was funny back in college cuz everyone at La Salle, even our closest friends, can't tell us apart sometimes! lol. Didn't help tho that we show up at school wearing the same style of clothing, just varying in colors, and we don't even talk about it! lol.<br />
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check her out and follow her! :D<br />
<a href="http://thekikaygirl.blogspot.com/">http://thekikaygirl.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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oh, and I have been meaning to make a post about the BFF, Roxy. I think I've mentioned her in about 6-7 posts already. She has been beauty blogging since the summertime, if i'm not mistaken. We became close when i disturbed her one time (3-4years ago) while she was studying and we ended up chatting about lots of things because we found out that we're both southern belles, and it turned out that an ex-boyfriend of mine was a former classmate of hers in highschool. Aaaalso, it happens that our current flames that time were sort of BFFs too! maybe they attended the same "how to be an asshole" seminar or something! lol. i kid, seriously! Talk about small world, huh? LOL<br />
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Do check her out too and follow her! :D<br />
<a href="http://shimmersandglosses.blogspot.com/">http://shimmersandglosses.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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FYI: I only roll with hot bitches! lol :D<br />
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oh and i forgot to mention, does the fact that both the twin and the BFF (and the ex-bf) are HS graduates of St. Benedict School (now San Beda Alabang) make me an honorary bene graduate too? LOL<br />
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talk to you ladies again soon!<br />
xxoo<br />
Ellamakeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-42040869507188007332010-09-04T00:35:00.000+08:002010-09-04T00:35:28.189+08:00Product Focus: Ever Bilena Mousse Concealer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizryTao_VYZJBzbH4hxdWHf9Gu4q3Q4wvU2tSBuZfrd1Q20S2cGb84nqoCu4XwK0cGYLG-JqGYZVTzLA6dMBFlORKUeIsDQ6m1arWc7djxfWPLlIMVIecZ8kK3c0UEJNCzQ4LssjB9FeCP/s1600/DSC05417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizryTao_VYZJBzbH4hxdWHf9Gu4q3Q4wvU2tSBuZfrd1Q20S2cGb84nqoCu4XwK0cGYLG-JqGYZVTzLA6dMBFlORKUeIsDQ6m1arWc7djxfWPLlIMVIecZ8kK3c0UEJNCzQ4LssjB9FeCP/s320/DSC05417.JPG" /></a></div><div>Le Price:</div><div>180 pesos for 12 grams!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJkQP21hWtcZLrfMEW7Av9esc-NHg8ZlJFM8VrP8re79UDCmR-ILgLd6WptJ5OhyphenhyphenOuw8K3o9gXx9jT4VIy1FOw1Fq91uBlUWF2ZFhG5o3sei_eiUn0Lxowwhj4ZGXEtZLICU9A2P3RcLx/s1600/DSC05418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJkQP21hWtcZLrfMEW7Av9esc-NHg8ZlJFM8VrP8re79UDCmR-ILgLd6WptJ5OhyphenhyphenOuw8K3o9gXx9jT4VIy1FOw1Fq91uBlUWF2ZFhG5o3sei_eiUn0Lxowwhj4ZGXEtZLICU9A2P3RcLx/s320/DSC05418.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />
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</div><div>Le Experience:</div><div>The coverage is somewhat comparable to Mac's Studio Finish Concealer, sans the hefty price tag. Even the consistency is very similiar Mac's offering, which is weird cuz this product is launched as part of the mousse collection and unlike it's siblings in the blush, eyeshadow and foundation department, there's nothing mousse-like in its consistency. In fact, just like the Studio Finish concealer, you'd have to "melt" the product with your fingers to achieve easier blending. I usually apply it by dabbing a light layer with my fingers on the areas I want to conceal, then blend with the Marionnaud Fluid Foundation Brush. Coverage is medium but easily buildable to full coverage. to avoid caking, what i do is apply a thin layer, blend, apply another thin layer, blend and repeat until i get the desired coverage, then i set it with my Fanny Serrano Two-Way Cake. Usually it takes me three very thin layers to achieve my desired coverage, but that's just because i prefer a heavier coverage. Normally, two layers would suffice for my under eyes and dark spots but i just do three layers to be sure. oh, and before applying this under my eyes, i neutralize the dark circles by applying an even thinner layer of orange lipstick. Yep, you heard me. Orange Lipstick.</div><div><br />
</div><div>To Illustrate, I drew a very thick, very black line across my wrist. An area of my palm that wrinkles and moves alot.</div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqKPMp_KkvmjBTg0SyhU7h5S1GZEju8L5E0YHWogxqf-x3SzHWHeVVEEem960oCT85N2U-oiBL3iNGhO1PbIlmfsN5QpWm3ccEaYpq6cixkMmZ6fFLR0vOVJfHNX_t2J4Pi-26ik7ZHdi/s1600/DSC05414.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqKPMp_KkvmjBTg0SyhU7h5S1GZEju8L5E0YHWogxqf-x3SzHWHeVVEEem960oCT85N2U-oiBL3iNGhO1PbIlmfsN5QpWm3ccEaYpq6cixkMmZ6fFLR0vOVJfHNX_t2J4Pi-26ik7ZHdi/s320/DSC05414.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got the idea from reading <a href="http://syry-online.blogspot.com/">Louise's Blog</a>, she did a similar thing while reviewing a different concealer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqn-dHG_youfpY1_L5oWRmRF2sGt09KpLHVggw0iGn3QXM87_xl2N70RNhwoGN3NzySf8F_C39bYGQq8RmMYuLWDDM-Fy0l5Vj1bhVKwauLnk0q4HIfly-afKBl2oEuF9yRGO7Lk7qyWFp/s1600/concealer.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqn-dHG_youfpY1_L5oWRmRF2sGt09KpLHVggw0iGn3QXM87_xl2N70RNhwoGN3NzySf8F_C39bYGQq8RmMYuLWDDM-Fy0l5Vj1bhVKwauLnk0q4HIfly-afKBl2oEuF9yRGO7Lk7qyWFp/s320/concealer.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Above it is all bunched up and a little cakey. This is the concealer finish alone. I haven't set it yet with powder. Notice the very thick, very black line completely disappeared? Yup. that's how good it is. Granted I had to apply 6 thin layers but hey, my under-eye circles and dark spots are nowhere near as dark as this one! :P</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh569rWaxmNv0uxG4IOAC6VRBtXiUwvTnZ_la1tVofMg2CBdC_fj-3QDjV2Og3hNvINskGOBe2AtfLEWWJXXZWc0WoLS7YwSl6JyIiPvGPwPMS-0cXbkMs4W-Gy_aq4BfQ0NkUHjpJL-dKR/s1600/Set.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh569rWaxmNv0uxG4IOAC6VRBtXiUwvTnZ_la1tVofMg2CBdC_fj-3QDjV2Og3hNvINskGOBe2AtfLEWWJXXZWc0WoLS7YwSl6JyIiPvGPwPMS-0cXbkMs4W-Gy_aq4BfQ0NkUHjpJL-dKR/s320/Set.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here it is, after setting it with the Fanny Serrano Two-Way Cake. See how well it blended (despite it being a tad darker) with my wrist coloring without bumps or caking? Note that my wrist is slightly lighter than my face.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Le Verdict:</div><div>I've had this product for about 3-4 months now and the main reason I've waited this long before making an actual review is because I wanted to thoroughly test the product. I simply cannot get over how great it worked considering its brand name and price! But it simply delivers!<br />
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The final test tho is staying power. I moved my wrist around a lot and this is three hours after application. I was completely not careful with my wrist.<br />
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what i like:<br />
- inexpensive<br />
- great coverage<br />
- very pigmented.<br />
- considering how much product you get, it'll last you a long time<br />
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what i don't:<br />
- staying power's not so stellar<br />
- unhygienic packaging - if only they sell these with little spatulas. *sigh*<br />
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over all verdict:<br />
3.5 stars<br />
took points off the crappy packaging and staying power. staying power is a big deal to me when it comes to concealers so despite my glowing review it didn't score very high.</div>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-81135057189602868772010-09-02T00:32:00.000+08:002010-09-02T00:32:52.912+08:00LOOT: Etude House HaulI was kinda late in joining the Etude House bandwagon but their flagship store in Megamall is simply too far from me. Then Etude House opened in Festival Mall, which is perfect for me as it is a mere 10-15 minute drive from me, 7-if I'm driving. LOL. They also opened another branch at SM Manila which is also very convenient for me, as it is very near my Manila address. At first I was not crazy about them because i find the packaging a little too plasticky and cheap looking, and I feel that for an Asian brand, it is a tad too expensive. I still feel that their prices are a little expensive but now that i have been introduced to them, I think the prices are somewhat reasonable for the quality of the actual products.<br />
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i bought a bunch of stuff and got a bunch of freebies. :D<br />
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1. Pink Travel Pouch<br />
2. Secret Beam Highlighter #02<br />
3. Petit Darling Eyes - Nude<br />
4. Precious Mineral BB Cream Sheer Glowing Skin SPF30<br />
5. Speedy Total Mineral Base SPF41<br />
6. Pack Brush<br />
7. Peach Skin Pact<br />
8. Color Me Nude Lip Concealer<br />
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oh, and i got several freebies:<br />
1. 3 Pink Pens - gave the other one to my cousin and the other one to my grandma<br />
2. cute planner with some Korean actor dude<br />
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I actually made two separate trips. one last weekend where i got the makeup base and the pack brush. i got one freebie pen then. My purchase did not qualify for a free pen but they gave me one anyway. They also signed me up for the membership card that they give out for a single receipt worth PhP500. Then i went back today to buy the rest. I officially just qualified for a free planner but they gave me two more free pens. I love my Etude House SAs!<br />
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It is also pretty convenient to avail of the membership card as it is a rebate-system type where you earn 2pts for every 100peso purchase. 2pts = 2 pesos. Not bad eh?<br />
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I want to hoard the Speedy Total Mineral Base! Seriously!<br />
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Next time I'm there imma get the FF:<br />
1. Eyebrow Kit - the one with the wax<br />
2. Several Brushes<br />
3. The BB Balm that comes with a mini brush<br />
4. the Petroleum Jelly-like product that claims to be a fix-all.<br />
5. tear duct liner/powder not sure which one to get yet<br />
6. a mattifier<br />
7. the pink bottle with a pump dispenser<br />
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yep. i think i listed it all.<br />
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How about you? How did you find your Etude House Experience?makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-38769198551333780372010-08-27T06:31:00.000+08:002010-08-27T06:31:12.054+08:00Loot: Youngblood Artiste Palette & Nars Bridal Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Two new palettes came in for me this past month! :D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. The Youngblood Artiste Palette in Romanticism</div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Eyes: Alabaster, Golden Beryl, Penny</div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lips: Brilliance, Glorious, Mesmerize</div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Cheeks: Sherbet, Blossom</div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. NARS Artist Palette: Bridal Palette</div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Eyes: Edie, Nepal, Night Fever</div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Cheeks: Albatross, Orgasm</div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lips: Mitzi, Baby Doll, Sexual Healing, Roman Holiday</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">I haven't really played around with it. I just love looking at them. lol. They're both supposed to be Neutral/earth shades perfect for the prime or bridal Look, but i don't know. the Youngblood palette seems to be the one with the nude shades while the Nars palette seems to be more catered for nightouts.</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I know I've been AWOL the past few weeks but I've been busy with school work, plus, lately, I'm more obsessed with the new Kindle3 than beauty blogging! Geekgirl showing thru! lol. :D</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Reviews/comparisons coming soon! :D</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div></div></div></div>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-26649917289562726022010-07-26T04:51:00.000+08:002010-07-26T05:52:10.471+08:00Product focus: Marionnaud Brushes<div>i love all my Marionnaud brushes, some maybe more than others, but i gotta say that everything is worth buying! i did not get the brow brush and comb, the tweezers, and the sponges coz i have no need of those anyway, especially the brow brush and comb which comes with the travel set anyway.</div><div><br /></div><div>Le Price</div><div>ranges from about 70PhP - 299 PhP, depending on the brush you'd get. all worth the money, IMHO.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Le Experience:</div><div>i find myself reaching for these brushes more than my branded ones, and finally, i found good quality, yet inexpensive brushes. the handles are quite the right size too! not too long, yet long enough to be able to maneuver properly adn short enough for easy storage in your makeup bags. if you have all these brushes, it would render the travel set quite useless, but it's still good to have, as it is quite handy. it is nice to have in your bag or your emergency overnight case.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>the powder brush in the travel set is exceptionally great, especially for blush application. good too for touch ups, to counteract the oilies!</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>the large powder brush is perfect for setting liquid/cream foundations. it is huge enough to cover huge spaces and soft enough to ensure sheer application. It is also perfect for bronzer application if you just want to warm up your look.</div></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>the fluid foundation brush blends liquid and cream foundation quite well. since i don't normally wear liquid/cream foundations, i use it to blend my concealer and it is perfect!</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>the Slanted blush brush dispenses color quite strongly, so you might want to use a light hand with your blush. i find tho that it is perfect for contouring and highlighting, as it comes on really strong. just remember to blend it really well with another brush (i.e. the large powder brush) to avoid harsh contour lines.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>pointed eyeshadow brush is perfect for cutting the crease in your eyes and also for applying a light colored shadow in your tear ducts!</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>concealer brush - completely useless for under the eye as it is a bit scratchy and hurts the skin under my eyes, which are generally more sensitive than the other skin in the face.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>eyeshadow brush - i find this weirdly with the same texture as the concealer brush, only, it's not scratchy at all. completely useless with powder shadows (too many fallouts!) but perfect for cream shadows!</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>the slanted liner brush is perfect for applying brow powder and lining the upper lid! i cannot stress how much i loveeeee this brush!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH01sEd3WgFUcCkczGX3NNwqr0anpOT_RInfrPsG1vAvs6aNHvWEvYwsfx52Bbysx9Bj_R0YGaeeEc0b_EyuuWxwYYqop_KdJxGdJDhPLUsKXHYrPlE8BZPt6EzW8kxBd9jhkBvuPryBNk/s1600/1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH01sEd3WgFUcCkczGX3NNwqr0anpOT_RInfrPsG1vAvs6aNHvWEvYwsfx52Bbysx9Bj_R0YGaeeEc0b_EyuuWxwYYqop_KdJxGdJDhPLUsKXHYrPlE8BZPt6EzW8kxBd9jhkBvuPryBNk/s320/1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497951137596567682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">L-R: Travel Set, retractable brush, large powder brush, fluid foundation brush, slanted blush brush, pointed eyeshadow brush, concealer brush, eyeshadow brush, slanted eye line and spoolie brush</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div>1. TRAVEL SET</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>a. powder brush - soft, great for touch ups, can double as a blush brush.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>b. fluid foundation brush - small, better suited as a concealer brush.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>c. eyeshadow brush - stiff, great for cream shadows tho.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>d. eyeshadow applicator - just a fancy name for sponge applicator.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>e. eyebrows and eyelash brush - great for brow grooming, and lash separator.</div><div>2. RETRACTABLE POWDER BRUSH - i love that it has a cap, very travel friendly! quite similar to stila's retractable brush, even softer, yet rounder.</div><div>3. LARGE POWDER BRUSH - perfect for bronzer application, best used with setting/loose powders</div><div>4. FLUID FOUNDATION BRUSH - works best with cream foundations and concealers</div><div>5. SLANTED BLUSHER BRUSH - perfect for blush application, even better for contouring</div><div>6. POINTED EYESHADOW BRUSH - defines the crease very well</div><div>7. CONCEALER BRUSH - scratchy. but i think i just got a bad stock cuz i've read great reviews for this one.</div><div>8. EYESHADOW BRUSH very similar in texture to the concealer brush, tho it's not scratchy at all!</div><div>9. SLANTED EYELINE & EYEBROWS DOUBLE SIDE BRUSH - LOVE! perfect for grooming brows. I've been using the slanted eye line brush to line my brows and my upper lid</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_cYZ5x3tLOVGDocm8ognm7Og0b59vXaHPoKkeLWM0AMV6ZzfipMZFq5zIRx2Kj68dTGP6FD-dNBeDCNn5c-YyY2VadYU00_NzgyGc8hJZLfOmAeAdB8dzacxPbhmtUTjoAQCtTWB2A2m/s1600/2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_cYZ5x3tLOVGDocm8ognm7Og0b59vXaHPoKkeLWM0AMV6ZzfipMZFq5zIRx2Kj68dTGP6FD-dNBeDCNn5c-YyY2VadYU00_NzgyGc8hJZLfOmAeAdB8dzacxPbhmtUTjoAQCtTWB2A2m/s320/2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497950963186812610" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Large powder brush and retractable brush comparison</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Big Powder Brush vs Retractable Powder Brush</div><div>-basically functions the same way, only the big powder brush is fuller, while the retractable powder brush is more travel friendly and hygienic</div><div>- maybe bought alternately, as it is very similar. you don't really need both.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>FAVORITES</div><div><br /></div><div>if i were to choose just 3 brushes to recommend and buy, i'd choose the following</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc31ABp1Xz0D9U2qsJvgZBhPdZRRSkUbqxb9c79XkUAWZTbhUGoRLD4WqqZz7oZ9iCTwadzlCWS6ytaf-65PDo29EwKzpoarg78FMf-d7MGMYV2qrEyzQL2Nbdg2nivwr3D5WrD3QzBtnj/s1600/3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc31ABp1Xz0D9U2qsJvgZBhPdZRRSkUbqxb9c79XkUAWZTbhUGoRLD4WqqZz7oZ9iCTwadzlCWS6ytaf-65PDo29EwKzpoarg78FMf-d7MGMYV2qrEyzQL2Nbdg2nivwr3D5WrD3QzBtnj/s320/3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497950739267651826" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">L-R - Fluid Foundation brush, Slanted blush brush, Eyeliner brush and spoolie duo</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(excuse the messy brushes, i have been using it prior to taking pics)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div>1. Fluid Foundation brush - dual use: Cream/liquid Foundation brush and concealer brush! blending prowess is fantastic! can also double as creme blush applicator!</div><div>2. slanted blush brush - perfect for contouring, and with a light hand, blush application!</div><div>3. slanted eyeline brush - two words: brow grooming. </div><div><br /></div><div>these are the 3 brushes i use every single day and i love it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Quick Tip:</div><div>do not throw away the plastic packaging. it can be used to store the brushes when not in use, and especially if you have the travel brush, its plastic packaging is perfect for storing ALL the other brushes!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtOamSGdfplmQ_moEr7y80_dHzBPrGT8wM083b2tUH_3ewalXfKlCxLnq0jkvVvicsbvn98BWNaWg2NcoehQz51OP2-GAAB0rQZyThWYQkfu8PJ67CByKwhBlFADQChTJ52l7sAnw5IQF/s1600/4.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtOamSGdfplmQ_moEr7y80_dHzBPrGT8wM083b2tUH_3ewalXfKlCxLnq0jkvVvicsbvn98BWNaWg2NcoehQz51OP2-GAAB0rQZyThWYQkfu8PJ67CByKwhBlFADQChTJ52l7sAnw5IQF/s320/4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497950541919556578" /></a>Le Verdict:<div>LOVE LOVE LOVE! 4.5 out of 5.</div><div>i took points off of the concealer brush which is HORRIBLE!</div><div><br /></div><div>i love:</div><div>- affordable</div><div>- soft</div><div>- does the designated job and more</div><div>- hygienic packaging - each one even comes with a brush guard (except the travel set and the retractable brush)</div><div>- does not bleed when washed.</div><div>- no hair fall out when washed.</div><div><br /></div><div>i hate:</div><div>- the scratchy concealer brush.</div><div><br /></div><div>only the concealer brush is crappy.</div>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-28367271209994893782010-07-23T01:35:00.000+08:002010-07-23T16:45:58.625+08:00Forever 21 haul, among others.<div>YAY! finally, i made my forever 21 pilgrimage! it really feels like a pilgrimage cuz you guys know i hate hate hate malls in the QC area. Southern belle speaking. lol</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJYLJ7FbfiXllmzq4DRrv8sewgdJYYLX49cA-6rLTpiU39eBJFcQ4lslZVdrVRI7Uz5tswspKecgAf9QWSmaO1qyugw8z4lS3z3e1PJ3U6_d-g_NzVN1rHfXHygAncgeTnWPRUfHh1fh9/s1600/01.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJYLJ7FbfiXllmzq4DRrv8sewgdJYYLX49cA-6rLTpiU39eBJFcQ4lslZVdrVRI7Uz5tswspKecgAf9QWSmaO1qyugw8z4lS3z3e1PJ3U6_d-g_NzVN1rHfXHygAncgeTnWPRUfHh1fh9/s320/01.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496972915295826178" /></a><br /><div>i was kinda disappointed that the ones i wanted from rustan's mac and nars are all out of stock. :( still tho, i'm super happy with my purchases! :D</div><div><br /></div><div>HAUL #1: FOREVER 21</div><div>1. Skimpy shorts</div><div>2. Sheer top</div><div>3. Floral dress</div><div>4. Dress shorts</div><div>5. bonnet (?)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ikwav9nFypdnE1n1ncOmCgEcgsrBPlvFeOWtOeV5fs6Y-LwdBY0wBH32TARnu3w-rdA_4tRvLuiN-x_8MWttgvD2OigPHU9u9EpF846jjquEOuI_Q2vEMKa5o58IFaAJVk58P0_rhvEE/s1600/02.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ikwav9nFypdnE1n1ncOmCgEcgsrBPlvFeOWtOeV5fs6Y-LwdBY0wBH32TARnu3w-rdA_4tRvLuiN-x_8MWttgvD2OigPHU9u9EpF846jjquEOuI_Q2vEMKa5o58IFaAJVk58P0_rhvEE/s320/02.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496972700873094226" /></a><div><br /></div><div>1. gotta love the skimpy shorts.. eh? it's the new miniskirt! lol</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZD71xvshw3Km497yIYs-xCnVF-a1GUwquNZmCW38khrpUU-sttOUGqGUnhDuWnkGl7x-DoeZQmyrMK9vMD3e3QoaGNPEOstPrja2XJisBXiilinC9MXZ-rvrkZGtcHv_KNjZk1lWp6zO/s1600/03.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZD71xvshw3Km497yIYs-xCnVF-a1GUwquNZmCW38khrpUU-sttOUGqGUnhDuWnkGl7x-DoeZQmyrMK9vMD3e3QoaGNPEOstPrja2XJisBXiilinC9MXZ-rvrkZGtcHv_KNjZk1lWp6zO/s320/03.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496972508860856466" /></a><div>2. Sheer sleeveless top - can be worn over any top. LOVE!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-ZB8aJrd9LRIdrwv0Kp2YPN6EJjCvwUzjSsjWSoWvnMOMPjRtk0gWtQa7_0ZMFhPBpmVVk1FOTTS0K6zV760qVPrQP6h9IyfQrQryzAu46AJYkT1r0E5Id6bHZuK5Vxa23nSi-5cnSR2/s1600/04.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-ZB8aJrd9LRIdrwv0Kp2YPN6EJjCvwUzjSsjWSoWvnMOMPjRtk0gWtQa7_0ZMFhPBpmVVk1FOTTS0K6zV760qVPrQP6h9IyfQrQryzAu46AJYkT1r0E5Id6bHZuK5Vxa23nSi-5cnSR2/s320/04.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496972182844927570" /></a><div>3. Dress Shorts - depending on the accessories, can go from semi-formal to casual. LOVE. sheer top may be worn inside too!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwK0EgURGSgLg_kJIVXxv-UBjZGL6fPQplzRTnOWuDEOUhXs_bq-soMA7Qq3NGK3mxAvrtQcofC_eCEhHPNZSCsMSVuELx7-6BdKCntwyjT0al9mKeOy0zrE7LVEJXKP51MuzXLDaWLfN5/s1600/05.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwK0EgURGSgLg_kJIVXxv-UBjZGL6fPQplzRTnOWuDEOUhXs_bq-soMA7Qq3NGK3mxAvrtQcofC_eCEhHPNZSCsMSVuELx7-6BdKCntwyjT0al9mKeOy0zrE7LVEJXKP51MuzXLDaWLfN5/s320/05.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496971713769708690" /></a><div>4. Floral Tube dress. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmo0kgLFTUeDeN4DvudxouITEW3OVekAbsCgp-gpBvKWnZ2L3ZdlO5-RfaloD4apWs06PoJb0hBUt39h-TGO_PJFIVFwM8c6gMRDoM6nj2iDoiuV6Vqv_J9tFUzg2E4wprf_Lbcmk1aeA/s1600/06.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmo0kgLFTUeDeN4DvudxouITEW3OVekAbsCgp-gpBvKWnZ2L3ZdlO5-RfaloD4apWs06PoJb0hBUt39h-TGO_PJFIVFwM8c6gMRDoM6nj2iDoiuV6Vqv_J9tFUzg2E4wprf_Lbcmk1aeA/s320/06.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496971396966611682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">excuse the messy appearance. no make up. i was dead tired from the shopping and was about to sleep when i took the photos. :D</div><div><br /></div><div>5. Crocheted bonnet. i didnt get accessories, so i just bought this. :D</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>HAUL #2: SM DEPARTMENT STORE</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqusYmCDmUgJvbD0OQbZYZOnO94JUDqWPIq3o7fuk_jafxzids7jjgP4WWx_hOUuaHLzP-R8W-4ltV-3-dlP4qMoLheZpSljREo_jHVP4p_FfhPCOLDsov4YMY_TRoEw63UEoAA5pFXLy/s1600/07.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqusYmCDmUgJvbD0OQbZYZOnO94JUDqWPIq3o7fuk_jafxzids7jjgP4WWx_hOUuaHLzP-R8W-4ltV-3-dlP4qMoLheZpSljREo_jHVP4p_FfhPCOLDsov4YMY_TRoEw63UEoAA5pFXLy/s320/07.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496971244477960578" /></a>1. Parisian Red-Soled Heels - wore it the entire time i was shopping, and didnt hurt one tiny bit! LOVE! i most love that i can wear the shoes with any one of the outfits i bought from forever 21<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5KS3iyiLjbMQNJhJWEqQVfuj4g-9kp1wym6IHiRVq5NLYyfO5936o0KmDI7sqoUbA64WOhDgPvCYwTfpA1dNChUpwIpyVC_ISlJ-aRjCr04Niatqs7vmfS_MeBpygMQoiEh8KL5Qlre8/s1600/08.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5KS3iyiLjbMQNJhJWEqQVfuj4g-9kp1wym6IHiRVq5NLYyfO5936o0KmDI7sqoUbA64WOhDgPvCYwTfpA1dNChUpwIpyVC_ISlJ-aRjCr04Niatqs7vmfS_MeBpygMQoiEh8KL5Qlre8/s320/08.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496970923245759410" /></a><div>2. James Cooper Cream Foundation</div><div>3. James Cooper Matte Loose Powder</div><div><br /></div><div>didn't get the chance to wear 'em pa, but it sure looks promising!</div><div><br /></div><div>HAUL #3: MANGO</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jh6DKHPrqCIgF98lNOFgQjDoflwdM-CdAYjYJW53Lxtvf44TbzBH6O51ZLy4kETdPVK9RvJEFs_HeF19uGFkJ3lgTY2ZcTcCnV-H-_zUhHaWZrJzOfrUNPkuSVfB4qQDDZut2hplMbTh/s1600/09.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jh6DKHPrqCIgF98lNOFgQjDoflwdM-CdAYjYJW53Lxtvf44TbzBH6O51ZLy4kETdPVK9RvJEFs_HeF19uGFkJ3lgTY2ZcTcCnV-H-_zUhHaWZrJzOfrUNPkuSVfB4qQDDZut2hplMbTh/s320/09.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496956137852854050" /></a>1. Mango Shades - dual purpose for buying: a. didn't like the ones sold in Forever21, and I broke my H&M shades several minutes before buying this.<br /><div><br /></div><div>HAUL #4: AQUAZORB</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCDC6CBIcf3WNpwuqNctJOq-J8GzTwGwHkCwaIDr-vQi9J0wSeAUe4-seh4lwVHFFEdpHAnRqKfonB4ahiBmLIm7Ujp2J1-r3YHfYHMCH-0HFYFUYop8K6mbBe9api5TZ0V6GT1cA-XMUP/s320/11.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496785766466922162" /></div><div>i've wanted to buy aquazorb towels for the gym, but i didnt have time to go to shang. since i was finally there, i decided to get me some aquazorb. i love!</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Oversized towel w/Breathable pouch - comes free with the huge orange bag, which i'm pretty sure is waterproof.</div><div>2. Large WorkOut Towel with breathable pouch</div><div>3. Hair Towel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>since it is over a thousand all in all, it came with a free box as well. :D now i gotta take my gym membership seriously. lol</div><div><br /></div><div>Haul #5 LUSH</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjdVInngobaZl3vP3MyqyYq4bAxXB5v4RdBpIXZ4dvnXzXt9fumQUT7fJOPuOJMnCoQBiHaLDFzDLB8tQvZrag6bJZLlDGD0vK2A0VXYfN7FjpED_S_XuOLrZ6f0Q7tCgnkdhfc61yYpj/s320/10.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496955282721789186" /><div style="text-align: left;">1. The Olive Branch hair and body shower gel.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">ever since they phased out my sonic death monkey hair and shower gel, i was at a loss, since i loooovveed that stuff! will try this one if imma love it as much as i did my sonic death monkey. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">that's all folks. was super tired from all the shopping i did, i literally passed out in my bed. :D</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">hope you enjoyed my QC malls haul. :D</div>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-91195962860410321322010-07-22T04:39:00.000+08:002010-07-22T05:29:20.756+08:00Product Focus: CK Eternity for women<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxr3mLMBv0bQ7vTxLKa3KmeSoOSIGy1aQ_MFupMYVYlz-vnS2yPepgvvX-Z1Xbqv4uTK7M2f9HmZZcVoJqnmSfMUOjNGN-mt9bHv2n93RaaIX6oAkhKmmdSAM5nq8diZm2pAPqcOWq9Ym/s1600/ck+eternity.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxr3mLMBv0bQ7vTxLKa3KmeSoOSIGy1aQ_MFupMYVYlz-vnS2yPepgvvX-Z1Xbqv4uTK7M2f9HmZZcVoJqnmSfMUOjNGN-mt9bHv2n93RaaIX6oAkhKmmdSAM5nq8diZm2pAPqcOWq9Ym/s320/ck+eternity.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496462184091017346" /></a><br /><div>CK Eternity for Women</div><div><br /></div><div>i have been a late bloomer when it came to perfumes. i never really bought my own bottle until late last year. most of my perfumes were gifts by family and "ninangs" (godmothers). i prefer buying colognes any day because it was cost effective. hehehe. Eternity was the second perfume ive ever bought for myself.</div><div><br /></div><div>late last year, i the very first perfume i bought for myself is the Estee Lauder Pleasures. and i was sorta "forced" to buy it, cuz i wanted to get the discounted make up set of Estee Lauder then, and the only perfume that came with a giftset was the pleasures one. i didnt really care much for the scent, i just wanted the free bag. SHH! you can check out the whole loot <a href="http://unapologeticmakeupjunkie.blogspot.com/2009/11/very-merry-estee-lauder-christmas-haul.html">HERE</a>. </div><div>the scent was okay, i guess, floral and all, but i was not gaga with it. three of my closest friends however would always try to steal it from my bag cuz they absolutely adore the scent! to each her own, i guess.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was introduced to Eternity when last year, my mom gave me the CK Eternity Moment lotion (she kept the perfume for herself.) it was lying around in my room for soo long without getting love from me. then, on a whim, i went to Malaysia late March, and as i was hastily packing, i just grabbed the first lotion i could reach. it turned out to be the Eternity Moment lotion. while in malaysia, i can't get over the scent of the lotion. it was love at first sniff, i guess. :D then completely forgot about it again, cuz i was travelling so much. (Malaysia was the only impromptu trip tho, cuz my other trips were planned waaay ahead of time)</div><div><br /></div><div>after all the travelling i did, late May, i was finally back home here in Pinas, and i was on a shopping trip with my friend Roxy when we chanced upon the Calvin Klein store in MOA. i went inside and asked for the CK Eternity perfume (i got a bit confused, i thought the lotion i had was eternity and not eternity moment). I instantly fell in love with the Eternity Perfume, tho it was a bit more stronger than the CK Eternity Moment was. I just could not get over how good it smelled! So I made a mental note to grab a bottle soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>a few days later that was exactly what i did. i got myself my now beloved CK eternity perfume (which i think will be my signature scent.) i loved the scent soo much that i again bought another bottle as "back-up." i never want to ever run out of this stuff, you see.</div><div><br /></div><div>THE SCENT:</div><div>top notes:</div><div>citruses, green notes, mandarin orange, freesia, sage</div><div><br /></div><div>middle notes:</div><div>lily, carnation, violet, jasmine, marigold, lily of the valley, rose, narcissus</div><div><br /></div><div>base notes:</div><div>sandalwood, amber, patchouli, musk, heliotrope</div><div><br /></div><div>*notes description copied from <a href="http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Calvin-Klein/Eternity-257.html">fragrantica.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>i really don't understand the top notes base notes thing, as i am really a perfume noob, but from what i can tell, the first spray would come on a little bit strong, and a tad horrible smelling even, but as the different notes settle and fuse it leaves a very classic, floral, and femine scent. i love love love it. </div><div>i think it is best worn during quiet, romantic evening dates as it just gives off that classic, subdued vibe.</div><div><br /></div><div>despite being introduced in the loud 80's, it's packaging and bottle is very simplistic, sophisticated and elegant, quite like the scent itself.</div><div><br /></div><div>History:</div><div>i did a few "research" work and i found out off of the net *cough* wikipedia *cough* that:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li>it was created by CK circa 1988</li><li>won an award for the most Successful Women's Fragrance at the 1989<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; "> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FiFi_Awards" title="FiFi Awards" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(6, 69, 173); background-image: none; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">FiFi Awards</a></span></li><li>in 2003, it was inducted in the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; "> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fragrance_Hall_of_Fame&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Fragrance Hall of Fame (page does not exist)" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(204, 34, 0); background-image: none; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Fragrance Hall of Fame</a></span></li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div>if you are thinking of getting a perfume, this one is highly recommended by me! 10 out of 10 stars!</div><div><br /></div><div>if you, my lovely readers absolutely have to choose just one perfume to wear all the time what would it be? or have you found the perfect one? i sure wanna know, cuz i feel that me and my Eternity perfume will have a looong and fresh smelling relationship for all of, well, eternity. lol</div><div><br /></div><div>sidenote:</div><div>this is my I'm-too-excited-for-my-forever21-pilgrimage-to-sleep blogpost. bear with me. lol</div><div><br /></div><div>**photo taken off of google images.</div>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-84926099583400381742010-07-21T03:22:00.000+08:002010-07-21T03:45:08.081+08:00pre-forever 21 post<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirj04Z5WedS9qLZPIWxlG5PvUCGl1o97yS7gefoUwYDcuAlJDPWj95sP4mBM5SLZJMqQpH1ToQxm7pq1-0jP2qgNU9ym6y-IWpyKdMhRykElvXPDkXm0ZIq5MG3lk0wMHrM-O7QpYKHOQz/s320/21_1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496074302411199234" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>i know.. so late. i kinda feel like i'm the last lady blogger to visit forever21.. it's just faaar from my place.. and i hate the malls in the north (sorry northern gals, spoken like a true southern belle.. lol)<div><br /></div><div>but...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>finally this thursday imma be visiting the flagship store with my bestest kikay gal pal, roxy! yay!</div><div><br /></div><div>i already have a list of the things i wanna get, hopefully i stick to it! :D</div><div><br /></div><div>1. SUN GLASSES - everyone who's ever met me would know that i am all about the SHADES! lol</div><div><br /></div><div>2. tops - laid back tanks would be best</div><div><br /></div><div>3. short shorts - can't get enough of these skimpy shorts! LOVE</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>4. Dress - optional tho, depending on le budget! lol</div><div><br /></div><div>5. Accessories - maybe a belt.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>*since imma be visiting megamall, might as well hit the dept store for these:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. James Cooper Cosmetics - not all SM dept store carry the line and ive been hearing really good stuff bout the cream foundie and the setting powder. imma check that out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>2. Parisian Shoes - the ones that figured in the Manila Fashion Week last june. I WANT!</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzkyuQN8FONWPlzdOibX50yQ4Z8kzQOY9muluc7W6rQytRD57HuHqR2QZDUqhKA5yOlVxspaqCw7vhAdnPZsYdp4rnCxTc3c1fzGPvNldVZRaVtpj6_7jk7cS-L7uB3CbnAdznPnJEOTf/s320/parisian.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 226px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496076150513198098" /><div style="text-align: center;">i want the one in the far left and the one third from left! lol</div><div><br /></div><div>*imma definitely hit up Shangri La na din to get a few essentials</div><div><br /></div><div>1. the nars mini multiple trio - ive been salivating over these since january pa and i will get it na.</div><div><br /></div><div>2. MAC Pink Noveau Lipstick - that's been getting buzz na talaga.</div><div><br /></div><div>haaayyy just thinking about it makes me salivate.. imma be a whole lotta poorer, but hopefully a whole lotta happier too! and ive been saving so show me the cashier! lol</div><div><br /></div><div>(i'm really a "lists" person so i just gotta make lists ALL the friggin time)</div><div><br /></div><div>imma check back thurs or fri to show you guys my loot!</div><div><br /></div><div>**photos stolen via google images. peace! :D</div>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237767309963385432.post-68511917757524240422010-07-10T19:00:00.000+08:002010-07-10T19:37:25.549+08:00Product Focus: Ever Bilena Mousse Blushes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVBfGOeUfFKzlOYJLlD2liHYV3pRgEeOHdEvnzk-rLNMQp8Sbcub_3AHKmcCxMZVVhvzme8UBV9xlASAsYkYgjV6MeB017H8c6EZwGTql3yBNpILFGaA5A_wB-5WoXOvUQ7NI9S9BsSmJ/s1600/1+blush.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVBfGOeUfFKzlOYJLlD2liHYV3pRgEeOHdEvnzk-rLNMQp8Sbcub_3AHKmcCxMZVVhvzme8UBV9xlASAsYkYgjV6MeB017H8c6EZwGTql3yBNpILFGaA5A_wB-5WoXOvUQ7NI9S9BsSmJ/s320/1+blush.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492231724148945922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">TOP: L-R Aster, Rose Pink</div><div style="text-align: center;">BOTTOM L-R Scarlet, Dusty Mauve</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Le Price:</div><div>125 pesos per pot.</div><div><div>the packaging is very similar to mac paintpots, except that the caps on the EB have a weird shape on them. also, while mac paint pots contain 5g of the product, an EB mousse blush or eyeshadow contains 7g.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Le Experience:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>i was able to swatch EB's new Mousse Cosmetics while doing some grocery shopping. i fell in love with them right away, so much so that i was making a beeline for the nearest watsons the following day in order to get me the mousse line!</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>i was not exactly blown away by the mousse blushes at first because i didnt like the way it swatched on my hand, but i figured i could probably use it as a base for my blushes.</div><div>let me tell you now that first impressions are not accurate! once i got home, i decided to test out Aster, the one that looks pale pink in the pot. once i blended it on my cheek, i fell right in love! it gives you the right amount of a fresh-faced glow! it is very moisturizing too! The air-whipped consistency is living up to its rep. the mousse itself is very light on the skin. (and that's saying a lot cuz ever since i used airbrush cosmetics, i find that most conventional makeup is heavy on my skin,) with this product tho, i hardly ever felt like i had makeup on.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHIX2kqExpgCv6hITO7qlwu8W0DP_narx7eORm6PaUqmbgLsH9bGipLwppeV9qq9QLnO9_RKsMjnmBGY3QUt7fVMlxVHdwId0tfLphxAb3yOW4imzNWEJbLI7lhdP2XNHuAuCMrR9w3C0/s1600/2+blush.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHIX2kqExpgCv6hITO7qlwu8W0DP_narx7eORm6PaUqmbgLsH9bGipLwppeV9qq9QLnO9_RKsMjnmBGY3QUt7fVMlxVHdwId0tfLphxAb3yOW4imzNWEJbLI7lhdP2XNHuAuCMrR9w3C0/s320/2+blush.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492231505112097234" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">L-R: Dusty Mauve, Aster, Rose Pink, Scarlet</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Dusty Mauve - Peach Colored. will give you just the right amount of tinge in your cheeks, without appearing to be blushing, if that makes sense. it will just enhance your features.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Aster - Appears to be pale pink on the pot and when swatched, but don't let it fool you! once blended, it gives off the best blush of the four! it's healthy pink. no other way to describe it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Rose Pink - Reddish Pink, tho pink is more dominant. it's a stronger pink than aster, i think this one would be better used on night outs or photo sessions when you want to make a bolder statement with your blush. best paired with a flirty pink lipstick and nude eyes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Scarlet - Reddish Orange - more on the red side tho with just a hint of orange, if that makes sense. this one i would take to the gym to fake that healthy flush that can be achieved thru working the thread mill. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Applied and Blended</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcK7BdoGquWVVmzIcW3VY3egHq9IoczsTv1Vs4sCra4oxZNNHDkc8q0FMBkWSenRmAwyIfnH5ZwrEbvyXESkcImCLtuMXV2wXANnSaLgIXZeglN_XOA61Ju8mRK2Jozmj11sAyb9ZTZ8nW/s1600/3+blush.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcK7BdoGquWVVmzIcW3VY3egHq9IoczsTv1Vs4sCra4oxZNNHDkc8q0FMBkWSenRmAwyIfnH5ZwrEbvyXESkcImCLtuMXV2wXANnSaLgIXZeglN_XOA61Ju8mRK2Jozmj11sAyb9ZTZ8nW/s320/3+blush.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492231246139013602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">L-R Dusty Mauve, Rose Pink, Aster, Scarlet*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">*note - scarlet does not look like an ugly muddy-brown color in real life. i guess the lighting of the room clashed horribly with my flash and the distance between the camera and scarlet.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Le Verdict:</div><div style="text-align: left;">4.0 out of 5 Stars</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What I like:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>great color pay-off</li><li>consistency</li><li>light weight</li><li>inexpensive</li></ul><div>What I don't like:</div><div><ul><li>un-hygienic packaging</li><li>ugly, cheap packaging (i've had it for a day and already the silver logo's peeling off)</li><li>staying power's not so great (3 hours, max. tho setting it with a powder blush should do the trick.)</li></ul><div>i highly recommend this product because, considering the price, quality is great. (i feel like i say this all the time, but hey, if the product is not so stellar, then i wouldn't even bother making a product focus post on it.)</div></div></div>makeupjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258007894057104678noreply@blogger.com2