Kate Tokyo Transform Cheeks Review

 I love blushes! 

I love them so much I can actually get away without eye makeup but just a good blush and lipstick!  Ever since reviewing a lot of Blush and seeing my before and after application, I always perk up after every single  blush application!  Thus, I am leaning towards to it every single morning for a quick pick-me-upper!

And just when I thought I've seen it all!  I chanced upon Kate Tokyo's Newest Limited Edition Transform Cheeks Blush that comes in cream format.

Top: EX-1 and Bottom: EX-2

Kate Tokyo says ---

This versatile palette offers stunning shades that blend effortlessly, enhancing your natural beauty for any occasion. Perfect for all skin tones.

Swatches: Top: EX-2  Bottom: EX-1

Based from Cheek Swatches alone, I favors EX-1 the most because it appears purplish on me and I am biased to Purple Cheek Color.  Though on pan it has a swirly green and blue cream color shades, the after effect on my medium, warm tone skin is medium lilac color.  It does have a subtle glowing effect and very natural flush.

EX-2 on the other hand is orange on pan with specks of light brown color.  Once applied on cheeks, it appears yellow and more like a subtle bronzer color minus the shimmers.  It has lesser glowing effect as EX-1 and I call this color to be perfect for the summer season or when I am opting for a healthy summer-glow makeup look.

Issy & Co Creme Cheek Blush in Gold Digger Review

 As a make up reviewer, I have my bias when it comes to make up reviews.

Lipsticks seem to be the "easiest to review" because we mostly wear lipstick and you can easily change from one color to another even within 1 minute or 2.  As for me, I have my bias in cheek color!  Why?  I find applying blush to instantly change my mood and overall look in a few swipes!

That said, when Issy & Co. sent me a bunch of their bestselling makeup to try, I started reviewing their creme blush right away!  Like THISINSTANT.

Can't blame me if this cream blush is so seamless and easy-to-apply and it stays.

Issy & Co Creme Cheek Blush

Shade: Gold Digger

Price: Php349.00

Available HERE

Issy & Co. says ---

A lightweight multi-use blush that melts into the skin creating a lit-from-within flush. The creamy formula is easy to blend and build to the desired intensity.

Gloriously easy to apply, this silky-smooth blush creates a youthful and healthy complexion with a natural finish.

I want to collect all their shades!
Their packaging, texture, shade choices are perfection!

If you have oily skin though, I suggest doing the sandwich method in application .  How?

1. Apply a good amount of cream blush on bare face.

2. Apply your choice of tinted moisturizer/foundation/powder foundation.

3. Apply another thin layer on top and dust with loose setting powder (if you have oily skin).

This technique will make your blush stay forever :P  Well not really...until make up removal is what I meant.

Do you own an Issy & Co. Creme Cheek Blush?
Which shade do you think I should go for next?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

NARS Look

 

Nars Philippines recently launched 3 collections and all are exciting!  I got to dip my fingers on each collection with Nars Afterglow Lip Shine in Dark Deeds (Erratum: It should be Dark Deeds on Video instead of Deep Realm).  

I was able to try 3 Air Matte Moussse from Air Matte Blush Collection and an O Eyeshadow Palette under the Ox Collection.  For some reason, all these colletction looks so inviting to create 1 dainty look and I actually did!  

Before the look, let me show you a closer look on why Nars can always give me a flutter in the stomach because it brought me back to so many good ‘ol Bridal Wedding makeup days!  These Air Matte Blushers are so pretty to use I can imagine the term “BLUSHING BRIDES” for all 3 shades below.

Left to right: Orgasm, Freedom and Scandalous

Swatches:

Top to bottom: Orgasm, Freedom and Scandalous

Ellana Multi Purpose Color Cream Review

 

Last year, I received these Ellana Multi Purpose Color Creams and I did a first impression video (which you can see at the last part of this blogpost) but I set it aside for a while as the pandemic kind of put a halt on all my normal activities especially on makeup application.  I’ve mastered the art of brows and concealing the undereye area and nothing on the rest of my face because of mask-wear!  

Thankfully, my makeup mojo returned and I got my interest back so early this year, I pulled out all the Multi Purpose Color Creams from Ellana and tested these out.

Ellana says —-

IT'S BACK, with an improved formula and now in 12 shades. The only all-purpose color you'll ever need, perfect for everyday use! This cream pigment with a matte finish can be used for eyes, lips, and cheeks for a color coordinated look.

Formulated with Cocoa Butter, our multipurpose color cream conditions your skin, even after you wash it off.

Available in 12 colors.

I got 4 shades to test out, by the way, these can be used on eyes, cheeks and lips!  Very multi-purpose I must say!

L-R Delight, Glee, Wish and Divine

According to the Ellana website , Delight is a warm red-brown shade, Glee is a dewy copper-brown color, Wish is a Cocoa Maple and Divine is garnet shade.

Sunnies Face Airblush Review

Sunnies Face - you have been around for quite some time and I don't know why I didn't get to talk about you or try you!  So when I got the chance to shop at BeautyMNL, I took the effort to look for makeup products and brands that I really want to share to you my thoughts and of course, I picked for products you guys want me to talk about!

Sunnies Airblush

Php445.00

Airblush is a soft-focus sheer cheek tint with a silky matte finish. The ultra-fine pigments blend seamlessly onto your skin for a filtered flush.
Comes in six buildable shades you can use on your cheeks, eyes, lips, nose—anywhere you want a little extra color.

Housed in a cute compact packaging with the compact color similar as the blush color itself, I find this to be really nice and easy to spot! 

La Doctress Cloud Blusher Thoughts #AMWIGtv

I was sent 4 shades of La Doctress and I immediately tested them out on my IG TV! 

These are manufactured in Thailand and I was reminded immediately by the famous Glossier Cloud Paint. 

After first try, I immediately spot the difference!  These are different from Glossier and they have their own character.  They are called Clay Blush for a reason!  Watch my raw thoughts and reactions by clicking link below!

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La Doctress Cloud Blusher are priced at Php190.00 each.
Php660.00 for a set (save Php100.00)

Which shade is your favorite?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Easy Drunk Blush Look

I did a "How to create drunk blush look" #AMWIGTv last year, I used more than 1 product to achieve such look.  

Fast forward to 2019, who would've thought only 1 product is needed to create such dewy and natural-looking drunk blush effect?

You get it with K-Palette's newest baby - the Cheek Tint in Classic Red (shade 04)

K-Palette Lasting Cheek Tint Limited Edition

Php795.00

Available online and Beauty Bar nationwide

Give your cheeks a healthy, dewy-looking flush with K-Palette Lasting Cheek Tint.

Its special penetrating formula and half-circular powder particles apply smoothly and lasts long. It comes in a mirrored flip-top compact for on-the-go application.

They originally came up with 3 gorgeous shades that I have been using alternately.  You can read my K-Palette Skin Care Cheek Tints review on swatches and thoughts about the said innovation from the brand.

K-Palette Skincare Cheek Tints Review

So you've seen them all on IG Stories, IG Posts and even on Blog Posts from fellow Beauty Bloggers.  To my fellow skin tone --- celebrate!  I have worn these 3 so many times and finally decided to take these photos because I want you to know which one is the best shade for you (whispers: ALL!) 

Any vote so far?

K-Palette Skincare Cheek Tints

Shades: 01 Orange, 02 Peach and 03 Rose

Php795.00

Give your cheeks a healthy, dewy-looking flush with K-Palette Lasting Cheek Tint.Its special penetrating formula and half-circular powder particles apply smoothly and lasts long. It comes in a mirrored flip-top compact for on-the-go application.Natural color - Comes in a blendable dose of color that gives a barely-there blush for a glow coming from within.Cheek Tint
Skincare formula - Contains moisturizing ingredients that leave your skin smooth and dewy (Botanical Squalane, Water Soluble Collagen and Sodium Hyaluronate)
Cream texture, powder finish - Applies like powder for a non streaky finish. Non-sticky and lightweight on the skin.

A Blush That Keeps You GLOWing!

How do you keep glowing?

By using glowing face products especially BLUSH!

I used to create such a nice base --- glowing base!  But whenever I pat on my Blush Powder, everything turned MATTE!  All the efforts went down the drain!

Thankfully, I was once invited for a workshop at Inglot SM Megamall, because of that, I was able to use the underrated Inglot AMC Face Blush - I used it so many times on different attendees and I was amazed on the effect I had to purchase one before I left the store!

It was that POWERFUL!  And the purchase didn't fail me, look at the gorgeous shade on my cheeks!

Inglot AMC Face Blush

Php1,195.00

A talc-free blush formula with treated pigments provides sheer yet intense color. Perfect for dry skin, the product is also longwearing. Creamy formula allows easy application and blending.

A Second Skin Blush from Make Up For Ever

Gone were the days blush has to be "POW" right there on your cheeks!  

Thankfully, for the year 2018, the more natural-looking blushers are getting more attention than ever!  Thanks to "I-woke-up-like-this" looks, I can actually say...I woke up like this...with healthy-looking cheeks!  #ObviouslyLying

The original HD Blush from Make Up For Ever are the ones housed in a pump packaging and as beautiful as they are, they are also tricky to use for regular "Janes".  Thankfully, this year, they launched their newly improved HD Blush and even more improved packaging!

Formulated with the perfect balance of oils, waxes, and powders, HD Blush combines the second-skin look of a cream with the ease of a powder. Created for HD technology, this formula blends into skin with no visible texture for a truly natural flush of color. It’s completely weightless and can be worn over or under powder to sculpt and highlight cheeks flawlessly. 

Palladio I'm Blushing! 2-in-1 Cheek and Lip Tint Review

Ever since the launch of Palladio in the Philippines, I have been testing some of their products (I obviously can't test them all as they launched EVERYTHING locally), but one product that excites me the most (because it is the easiest to use and it looks so cute) is the Palladio I'm Blushing! 2-in-1 Cheek and Lip Tint.

Palladio I'm Blushing! 2-in-1 Cheek and Lip Tint 

Shade: Dainty

Php450.00

A multi tasking cream color stick that provides a subtle flush of color to cheeks and lips.

• Soft, cushiony formula glides-on easily 
• Blends naturally 
• Natural, dewy finish with just a hint of color

Revlon Insta-Fix Look!

Why am I addicted to Blushing + Highlighting? 
Let me show you why with the help of Revlon Photoready Insta-Fix Highlighting Stick and Insta-Fix Blush!  These 2 are a perfect combo for an easy-peasy look!

AMW wears Photoready Insta-Fix Highlighting Stick in Gold Light and 

Insta-Fix blush in Berry Kiss

(Php575.00 each)

Swatches

Revlon Insta-Blush: Available in 4 shades (Nude Kiss, Berry Kiss, Candy Kiss and Rose Gold Kiss). 
Revlon Photoready Insta-Highlighting stick: Available in 2 shades (Gold Light and Pink Light).

Revlon Insta-Blush Review

Every Beauty Blogger in this world probably blogged or talked about Stick Blushes but seldom do I hear raves about them.  

Why not?

Well, aside from the fact that it is indeed a great invention --- twist-up stick, easy-to-tote-along and use, can blend using just the tip of your fingers...

Why not?

Most of the time, based from my experience, they are hard to manage in terms of blending and they do not last the whole day!

Revlon recently came up with their own stick version of a blush called Insta-Blush.  As the name states, this product can instantly give you the "blush" you want on your cheeks anytime, anywhere with ZERO tools!  After using this nifty product for at least a month, I'm ready to share my thoughts!

Revlon Insta-Blush Says ---

"Our sheer, blendable blush is mistake-proof. The luxurious, cream-to-powder formula creates a naturally flushed, beautiful kiss of color. Use on the apples of cheeks for the perfect finishing touch to a contoured or highlighted look— Anytime, Anywhere."

Available in 4 shades: Candy Kiss, Nude Kiss, Rose Gold Kiss and Berry Kiss.