Review: Revlon Colorstay Foundation Combo/Oily

For many years, I've been searching high and low for a foundation that:

A. Matches my skintone
B. Is long-wearing
C. Feels weightless on my skin
D. Wont clog my pores and break me out
E. Wont cost me too much money
F. Looks natural
G. Wont look streaky and cakey

At last, I've finally found it. Yes, ladies I'm talking about Revlon's Colorstay Foundation. Wow, what a superb product. I've tried countless foundations over the years from MAC, Everyday Minerals, Shiseido, Covergirl and Bare Minerals but I have to say that this is hands down the best I have ever tried. I'm so completely satisfied that I don't have the urge to try other high rated one from makeup forever, Nars and Dior.

Okay, enough blabbing and on to the pictures :D


What I used


This is me, with a bare face :) As you can see, I have some discoloration and unevenness


The coverage is good, this is just the foundation, no concealer or powder



My pore are huge, but look! no cakiness!


With blush, lipstick and eyemakeup



Eyes
Shu uemura beige e/s (lid)
MAC Wedge e/s (crease)
MAC vanilla e/s (browbone)
Revlon Colorstay black eyeliner
Loreal Telescopic mascara

Cheeks
Nars Desire blush
Smashbox softlights lens ( highlight)

Lips
MAC Bombshell lipstick

Review: Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer

I like the chic packaging


The tube has 10g / 0.35 oz of product






It has a slight shimmery finish

Likes:
- Very affordable at P 298 ( roughly around $6.78 )
- Cute packaging
- Very effective. My shadow did not crease for hours
- Makes my eyeshadow more vibrant
- Creamy and blends well

Dislikes:
- The packaging is cute but when I go through the product more, It might be a pain to get the product out
- It's not available in ALL the malls in Manila. I guess I need to go to SM Manila more :)

Overall:
This is a fantastic primer. I still have TFSI and a backup but I find myself reaching for this all week. My eyeshadow stayed put for the 6 hours I was out last night and I'm sure it would lasted longer than that. I can't say it is better than TFSI or UDPP but it's definitely comparable. So if you're on a budget and in need of a primer, BUY THIS PRODUCT!

Will i repurchase?
YES! When I run out of my TFSI and my backup :)

Review: Bed Head After Party

Likes:
-Smells divine
-Non-sticky
-Tames the frizz and flyaways
-Last for ages
-Awesome packaging
-Doesn't make my hair look greasy and wont weight hair down

Dislikes:
-Expensive! The next time I go to Hong Kong, I'm going hoard on these
-The delicious smell is ADDICTIVE

Overall:
This is a wonderful product for anyone with frizzy or tangled hair. It's a light cream product that didn't weigh my thin hair down. I'm not sure how well it will do on girls with coarser hair but I've read reviews on makeupalley.com and this stuff works on them too . I bought this from BONJOUR BOUTIQUE in Hong Kong for like half the price it costs here, so if you can get this there or ask friends whos going to Hong Kong to haul it for you.

Would I purchase again>
YUP YUP YUP !

Review: Yoko Papaya Spa Salt

Likes:
-Very affordable. I got this for like P89 which is like $2
-Makes skin silky and smooth. It has vitamin e so skin feels awesome afterwards :)
-Smells really good
-Easy to use. Just pour some in your hand and apply to skin
-Salts feels rough at first, but the stuff almost melts into my skin
-Available locally. Just o to your local Watsons

Dislikes:
-Packaging sucks. The ziplock bag is hard to "zip-up" so I usually leave it open, which makes it so much easier to spill or get moisture in
-Since the packaging sucks, You can't control the amount you pour, which results to TOO much most of the time. Luckily this stuff is cheap, so it's really okay to waste some :)

Overall:
I really like this product because honestly, it makes my skin really soft and silky. The salt really does scrub well and it preps my skin for lotion. It promises "whiter" skin and i've been focusing the scrubbing on my elbows and knees but i haven't notice my skin getting lighter. But a very fair skinned SA at Watsons swears by this product.

Will I purchase again?
Yes. I've already run out!

Review: Beyond Belief - Alpha Beta Hydroxy Pore Refining Scrub

Likes:
-Very affordable at $6.49 on http://sallybeauty.com
-The beads are tiny and very gentle on my skin
-Leaves my skin soft and glowy
-Huge tube has 113g/ 4oz of product so this stuff lasts forever. (a little goes a long way)
-The ABH is good for tiny wrinkles

Dislikes:
-Unavailable in Manila. My friend Anne got me a bunch tubes a while back so I'm lucky I still have a few to go through before i run out :)
-The ABH makes skin sensitive to the sun so it's a must to wear sunscreen

Overall:
I am very satisfied with this scub. Before this i was using Clarins Gentle Exfoliating Refiner and i always felt guilty using that because it was so darn expensive., but seriously i could compare Beyond Belief with this. The beads are extremely fine and my sometimes sensitive skin doesn't have a bad reaction to it. It's Heaven sent :) If you can get your hands on these, please try it out. I'm pretty positive you wont regret it :)

Would i purchase again? definitely yes!

review: the brush guard

i got the medium and extra small


this is the medium one for face brushes


extra small for eye brushes


clean brushes to dry :)


the medium fits perfectly on mac brushes


tadah!


the proper way to dry brushes :)

likes:
-allows my brushes to dry properly - bristles down, so that the excess water wont seep down to the ferrule
-keeps my brushes clean when in storage
-keeps the bristles in brand new form
-very affordable
-locally available here: http://mybeautybasket.multiply.com

dislikes:
NONE!

overall:
these brush guards are an absolute must if you have expensive brushes. they maintain quality and my brushes honestly look brand new after every single wash. i actually keep these guards on even after drying because they protect the bristles from the dust and germs too!

would i purchase again?
i will! again and again and again!

****note****

i completely forgot to post pictures of the brushes when they were dry. i really wanted to show you guys how well they looked afterwards! same with the small brush guards for the eye brushes :) i will post them soon, so watch out for them :)

review: etude house eye makeup remover

Cute packaging always wins me :)


please excuse my messy eyemakeup, I had just came home from a long night when i decided to take these pictures :)


Look at that! that's my two coats of mascara there :)


TA-DAH! clean lids :)

Likes:
-Removes waterproof mascara
-Gentle and effective
-The scent is mild and subtle
-Strong enough so that I don't need to rub my eyes. Gentle patting will do
-It's inexpensive
_It's comparable to my ultimate eye makeup remover from nuetrogena

Dislikes:
-It has a big opening so it's kinda hard to control how much you pour out
-Leaves a bit of an oily residue

Overall:
This is one of the best makeup remover i have ever tried. It's super effective but really gentle on my lids. There is minimal smell and I didn't feel any stinging at all. I love how the packaging is adorable and it's available here in manila.:) I have a feeling this is going to be my new HG :)

Would I purchase again?
OF COURSE !!

review: lush mint julips

likes:
-smells and tastes delicious like andes mint chocolate thins ( they're edible )
-exfoliates lips gently
-a little goes a long way. this jar will last me forever :D
-it has jojoba oil so it moisturizes not just exfoliates
-it really evens out my lips and gets rid of the dry patches
-the jar is glass and it closes really tight

dislikes:
-the product is crumbly and loose
-expensive

overall:
lush does it again! this is an awesome product. yes it's just sugar, jojoba oil, peppermint oil and vanilla- you can totally make it yourself but honestly, i can't be assed and i would rather spend the money :D lately my lips have been feeling and looking great. i feel like all the dead skin have been buffed away and i absolutely love love love the taste of this!! it's a good thing it's edible so when i have a little sugar left over after scrubbing, i just lick it off ! perfect :D

would i purchase again?
yes yes yes !!!

review: mac paint pots

likes
-makes eyeshadow vibrant
-comes in a lot of different colors and finishes
-doesn't crease so a base isn't necessary
-easily applied with either fingers or a brush
-the packaging is pretty

dislikes
-product can be drying on the lids ( you have to blend quickly)
-the breakable glass packaging
-expensive
-if you don't blend it properly it can kinda look cakey

would i purchase again?
probably not, with products like udpp & tfsi you can't find a better base and nyx's jumbo eye pencils are as vibrant and easier to blend. it's also cheaper.

review: smashbox softlights

lens


prism


swatches :)


likes:
-finely milled powder makes the product go on really smoothy
-the shimmer is very subtle, there's no huge chunks of glitter
-it's very versatile, it's not just for cheeks it can be used for brow hi-light
-these jumbo pots contain 0.352 oz of products and since a little goes a long way..these pots will last forever and a day!


dislikes:
-the product is too soft and crumbly. it will be a nightmare if i ever drop this
-it's pretty pricey but for the amount of product you'd be getting...
-if you're going clubbing or dancing, the shimmer might end up looking like oil in your face

overall:
if you're looking for a luminizer that gives you a really natural finish plus depositing a little color, this product is for you. its pricey but the huge pot really would make it last forever, so it's really worth it.

will i purchase again ?
yes! if and when i finish these two pots :)

review: lucas papaw ointment

likes:

-affordable
-huge tub (75g) will last forever
-will heal an dry patches on face, lips,elbows,hells, knees etc!
-a lot of people don't like the smell, but i LOVE it!
-very moisturizing
-smooth and balmy on the lips ( despite the texture)
-it has amazing staying power!

dislikes:

-not affordable in manila, have to get it online!
-if you're easily tired of products..beware! the 75g tube is HUGE and will probably last me 2 years...or more!
-some people might be bothered by the smell. although i found it pleasing
-the jar lid tends to get gunky and messy. probably had to do with the shipping though :)

overall:

this product is amazing with all its moisturizing agents and capabilities. but to be completely honest it is pretty much like vaseline but in a cute jar and a more expensive price tag. soo if you're like me, and you are willing to pay more for something prettier and a cult product, go ahead and pick one up :) you won't be disappointed :)

will i purchase again? yes! :) IF and WHEN this stuff runs out :)

june favorites

hi beauties! i hope i'm not too late with this post :) this is the first time i'm doing something like this and hopefully i can continue doing it every month. i didn't go in-depth with any of these products but if any of you want me to review any products here...please just ask :) i will gladly do it :) so anways, on to the post!! :)



1. the balm time balm concealer #light medium
2. covergirl lash blast mascara #black
3. too faced shadow insurance
4. styli style line and seal eyeliner # black-brown
5. mac studio fix foundation #nc30
6. mac blush #gingerly
7. mac lipstick #hug me
8. mac eyeshadow #cork ( for my eyebrows)
9. marionnaud blush brush #32
10. mac angled brush #168SE
11. mac small angled brush #208

review: ELF blending brush

compared to a mac 224



LIKES:

- cheap! ( $1 at eyeslipsface.com ) or P 129 locally
- locally available ( watsons, sm department store, robinson's department store)
- perfect for girls with smaller crease area
- soft bristles.
- soft enough to multitask. use it to blend concealer for under eye circles
- stiff yet fluffy enough to blend
- very dense
-

DISLIKES:

- sheds A LOT.
- picture on the website can be misleading
- might be too small if you have a bigger crease area

OVERALL

i really love this brush. it's shorter and denser bristles fit into my crease a lot better and i can blend more precisely with this brush because it's not as fluffy as other blending brushes. i hate how it sheds like crazy, but for $1, who really cares? i already have two of these and plan on buying more for back up :)

WILL I REPURCHASE AGAIN? yes! yes! yes!

review: kerastase oleo relax ( anti-frizz serum)

LIKES:
-yummy smell
-never too greasy or weighed down
-untangles the knots easily
-makes my hair soft, silky and shiny
-the light floral scent is heavenly
-the packaging is really practical, the pump does not give out too much product
-i've received flattering compliments on my hair with this


DISLIKES:
-it's pricey at P1,500 ( $30-$31) for 4.2 ounces
-the serum is kinda watery

OVERALL:
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. definitely my HG

i didn't think my fine hair could handle a serum but i was amazed at this stuff. my hair looks smooth and shiny all throughout the day. NEVER GREASY. my sister who has coarser and frizzier hair also uses this and it works just as good for her. that's why i would recommend this to everyone, and for all hair types!

so tell me, what hair serum do you use??

RATING:

/5