Back to M-A-C

One of the many reasons why mac is my favorite brand is their back to mac program. Return six empty containers and get a lipstick..FREE! Who can resist that? If you want more information on this amazing program go to the mac website..www.maccosmetics.com :) You can even do the program on the website if you live in the US or Canada :)

I don't know if mac does this in other countries, but here in Manila you can't choose any shade you want, they have a bunch of lipsticks stashed in a box and you can only select from there. Sucks huh?

If you're in Manila, make sure you go to the mac in Glorietta. They have the widest range of colors in the back to mac "box" The branch in Rockwell only had browns and oranges and i cannot pull those shades off! haha

I got BOMBSHELL and BLANKETY because i needed a light pink and my HUG ME liipy ( my hg nude ) was running out! I've heard so much about BLANKETY so i snatched it real fast :D


L: Bombshell R: Blankety


L: Bombshell R: Blankety

haul/swatches: MAC blush in "well-dressed"

i'm so excited! this is my sixth mac blush so i can finally depot all of them and put them into a palette.i will do an overview on my mac blushes once i find the time to depot them =)

i think well dressed is a gorgeous color but it's a bit light on my skin (i'm NC30) but i'm sure if i layer with a cream blush, it will make the color pop! =)

i've been obsessed with blushes lately especially mac ones! good for my collection.VERY bad on my wallet! haha BUT, i wont be purchasing any new ones until i see something i really love, and so far, nothing has impressed me yet! =)

please tell me what your favorite mac/non-mac blush =) i want to know!!

HAUL/SWATCHES : NYX cosmetics

my package!! totally made my day!


unwrapping is FUN!


my haul!


NYX jumbo eye pencils


aren't they beautiful??


NYX round lipsticks


i think thalia is my fave new lipstick!


NYX cream blush in glow


how gorgeous is that???

i'll make a review once i try out the products!! i hope you lovelies enjoyed my haul =)

review: OPI nail polish in " you don't know jacques!"

PROS: this color is incredible. it's very unique with it's creamy medium to dark grey taupe. it's classy AND edgy and looks great with a lot of outfit. you'll definitely be the different one when you wear this and i mean that in a good way! =)

CONS: the formulation is kinda runny and it took 3 coats to get a more opaque finish. also mine came with a jacked up brush. professional application is a must because it can look gross when it gets on your cuticles or smudges around..let's just say ..avoid sloppy application at all cost!!

overall i'm pleased with this color. it's fun to stand out amidst the sea of reds and blacks! i will definitely repurchase!

review: nyx jumbo eye pencils

PROS:

*very creamy and blendable
*very pigmented
*definitely makes shadows look more vibrant
*affordable
*awesome range of colors
*stick applicator makes a more precise application

CONS:

*unavailable in the philippines. i have to get them online. shipping is ASS
*without a proper base (udpp or TFSI) they will definitely crease
*the caps get greasy for some reason.
*the color chart on the website can be very misleading!

overall, i like these jumbo eyepencil. at first, i regretted purchasing them because the first time i used them, they creased like crazzzzy. but the second time i tried them, i used udpp as a base, then used my mac 242 to pat down the color and then applied shadow. it did not crease at all and my eyeshadow stayed perfect for the whole day! i was really surprised and pleased at the same time. and to think i almost gave up on them =)

anyways, hope you guys like the swatches!

swatches =)

so here are the swatches from my previous haul. i'm no photographer so this is the best that i can come up with. i waited till it was morning so i can get the best possible lighting! i hope you guys enjoy it =)






elianto is a korean brand that sells affordable, quality cosmetics. =)


sooooo beautiful!


i haven't gotten my hands on mac msfs ...so this will have to do =)


mac e/s in "wedge" sorry, i forgot to swatch this =(


mac blush in "gingerly"


i've been using this as my contour color


mac paint pot constructivist


picture does not show it justice, but constructivist is actually a deep brown color. sooo gorgeous!!


benefit hoola


a nice brown color


perfect for contouring!

that's all folks!!

haul: dior addict ultra-gloss reflect

hi everyone! i'm so excited because i got three new dior addict lip glosses! i used to be obsessed with these, until i lost ALL my old ones and procrastinated on purchasing new ones until now. i used to be really careless with my makeup, you would not believe it. *sigh*

anyways, i made swatches too in case anyone was curious on how these looked on the lips. =)










i love how shimmery and sheer everything is! i was worried that the micro glitters were going to look tacky, but it doesn't! i would suggest applying a nude lip pencil first because these glosses are extremely sheer

review: covergirl lash blast

PROS
- seperates lashes
- makes them long and thick
- the orange tube is really pretty
- darkens my lashes without the clumps
- doesn't flake off

CONS
- the wand is unnecessarily thick. this makes application to my wimpy lashes really hard!especially around the inner corners
- because of the fat wand thus fat handle- it's kinda awkward to hold




fat bristles!


sparse eyelashes =(


thick, long lashes..NO CLUMPS!


i'll probably purchase this product again..shouldn't be touted as highly as some people did, but it's not bad. better than my MAYBELLINE UNSTOPPABLE mascara

rewiew: nyx eyeshadow

PROS:
- creamy consistency
- blendable
- good range of colors( they have over 80 shades)
- cheap! ( $3.50 a pop @ http://cherryculture.com)
- animal cruelty free
- they don't test on animals
- hypo allergenic
- they are very pigmented
- a lot of their shades are DUPES for mac e/s. ( frosted lilac is a DUPE for mac's beautiful iris)




CONS:
- they're not available in the philippines. i have to get them online.
- the packaging kinda sucks. i don't like the cheap plastic they use.
- the color on their website is almost always different from the real thing. which is unfortunate for me, because i have too keep checking blogs for swatches.

overall, i am quite impressed with nyx eyeshadow. though owning them is not as exciting as owning mac e/s, it's still as satisfying. you really get a bang for your buck. i am definitely lemming to get more shades! if you're on a budget or don't want to spend money on expensive eyeshadow, i suggest you get try them out. you will not regret them!!


upcoming review: nyx jumbo eyeshadow pencil.