Fasio 3D Airtech Mascara Review

Long, thick lashes. *sigh* That's one thing my mom forgot to order at the take out counter when she gave birth to me! :) hehehe I don't blame her though, with my Asian background, I've got the normal short , puny and non-existent lashes.

If only I'm good at putting on fake lashes and It isn't that much of a hassle, I'll do that each and every day!

I've curled my lashes and I am afraid of extensions as I hate the "uncomfortable" feeling of making sure it won't fall off. I just want simple lashes, simple yet vavavoom ones! hehehe

So off Nikki goes for the perfect mascara! I started using mascara (or started putting on make up) when I was abroad teaching in China, I looked so young and immature that time, so I depended on make up to make me look professional and mature!

Mascara is one of the most challenging product I've tried buying. I used almost EVERY MAYBELLINE mascara available in the market as I've heard Maybelline was the first manufacturer of mascaras (don't quote me on that...i just HEARD or read it somewhere) hehehe

Anyways, I bought one mascara that I want to specifically give a space to my blog as I snobbed this brand too many times that I felt too ashamed as this works so well!!!

Here goes the mascara of the year...

** photo from website
approx Php395 in leading department stores

Without much chitchat, let me show you a pix of my "embarrassing" lashes. (tee hee, I guess I'm just showing you guys my eyes, I can't even see my own lashes below!)

Adding up to my embarrassment, I did the side view one.
hey! I can see some lashes! But it's just too fine (opposite of thick, not fine=good) !

With just 2 coats of Fasio 3D Airtech Mascara,
I can see the shadow of my lashes!!!! (photo below)

Side ways look, see???? It works!
FYI, I just put the mascara on top, didn't put any on my bottom lashes

Again, let me stress out the differences








Fasio Says ---

	Features advanced comb brush for easier application and coverage. Lifts and separates lashes for extra volume curl.
	Also contains volumizing polymers for thicker lashes with real presence.
	Curl setting polymers and micro screen polymers hold the curl longer, while the water proof formula ensures the look lasts and lasts.

Askmewhats says (in simpler terms) ---

Pros

• It does give you the fake lashes look
• It made my lashes longer
• It is indeed smudge-proof, waterproof, and long lasting (for waterproof ones)
• Affordable!
• The applicator is unique, you use both sides, one side to apply mascara and the other side to comb it
  
• This is made from Kose, the famous japanese brand for skincare and cosmetics (at least, this is from an established manufacturer)
  

Cons

• If you applied it on a bad "lash" day, it clumps, and it can clump really bad!
• Speaking of clumping, you have to use a lash comb to separate to clumping
  
• It is sooo hard to remove, trust me, I used the Maybelline eye make up remover plus my Shu Uemura Cleaning oil (both of them!!! just to remove this hard headed mascara)

Will I repurchase?
Yes

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila Review

Crowne Plaza Galleria is the "it" place for weddings, for hotel bookings as it is very near Robinson's Galleria Mall. Aside from this, this is one of the newest hotel in Metro Manila area. I've always been curious how to room looks like as it has been a buzz for quite some time.

My hubby took a couple of photos for me and I'll let you guys have a look.

This is how the entrance looks like.
With coffee maker (bring your own coffee) or
you can request for an instant coffee from the housekeeping.

This is what I love about Crowne, they have huge mirror and a nice seat.
Best for hair and make up during a special event.
Look at the comfy sofa as well

Sorry I forgot what type of room this is.
But the bed is comfortable, nice presentation, good lighting
The lights above the bed can be dimmed.

I LOVE the mirror attached with a good magnifier (great for eyebrow plucking hehe)
Their soaps are exquisite
A lot of towels and towelettes available

More bathroom photos hehehe
You guys wouldn't expect me to gush about the toilet right? (giggles)

Askmewhats says ---

What I like

• just comfy hotel room and easy access for shopping! (expect to spend your moolah!)
• clean clean clean!
• housekeeping is quite punctual with your requests
• the room is well furnished and it looked like the interior designer particularly designed the room for the guests' comfort
• they've got slippers! and it's not the cheap cardboard type slippers but the fluffy one! YAY
• A Kiddie Korner is available at the 3rd level of the hotel, next to 7 Corners Restaurant. Children can enjoy educational games and activities while parents dine.

What I don't like

• really SLOW MOVING elevator! (no joke, I have to wait for at least 5-10 min)
• they have coffee maker but no coffee available, they don't even have the instant coffee (have to request! request! request!)
• swimming pool is surprisingly small (sorry, didn't have the chance to take a pix of this)

OverallI will definitely come back. There are minor glitches, but hey! No one (not even a hotel) is perfect! I have an overall good feeling with this hotel!!! Love it!

Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila
Ortigas Ave. Cor. Asian Development Bank Ave.
Quezon City, Philippines 1100
www.crowneplaza.com
+63 2 6337222

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Affordable E/S Review Part 3

In2it Longwearing Eyecolor(approx Php319.75)

In2It has always been available in the Philippines for quite some time. But I never bothered to look at it as there are a whole lot make-up brands more famous than this. I don't know why, but I'm now in the mood to try on different brands and with the 20% sale at Landmark, I've given in and tried on their shadows. I am so happy to do a review on this as this is one good BUY! Read on....

This is how it looks like with flash.
Again, for a "first time" purchase, I tend to buy safe colors first.
The e/s is on the brown tone with a bit of glimmers.
If you're wondering where the applicator is, well,
my neat-freak side wanted me to keep it as I use my brushes with application,
(Tip: keep those free applicators and you can take it with you on a travel or use it to clean up those eyeliner mistakes)

This is how the back side look, again, the colors aren't named but numbered

This is how the color looks like with flash
Left one is more on a brownish earth toned color
The right side has more shimmer with tiny gold specks

My famous "arm swatch" hehehe
The color in the palette and the swatch looks almost identical!

In2It says --- (well, not really In2It but the Beauty adviser says )

• Long wearing
• Vibrant colors
• Easy to apply

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• Pigmented
• Affordable!!! (especially with the 20% off, I bought it for less than Php200)
• Easy to blend and apply
• Indeed long wearing!!!
• the packaging is really durable

Cons

• In2It doesn't have much color selections
• Some of their duos' combination are so much alike

Tip ---
Do not use this duo together, the colors will be washed out. I use one on each time, and put some highlights or I even use a gold e/s with it. Looks great!


Will I repurchase?
YES! Definitely!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Affordable E/S Review Part 2

Maybelline Color Wear Trio Eyeshadow in Fresh Spring
(approx Php 430.00 )

This was the color I chose as this is so cute!
The blue, the green and the yellow looks so "spring-y"

Color in Fresh Spring

This is how the actual color looks like without flash

My arm-swatch

Maybelline Color Trio says ---

• Wears all day
• Intense Color
• Dermatologist and Allergy tested

Askmewhats says ---


Pros

• Affordable
• Cute colors in one pallette

Cons

• Not too pigmented,have to reapply several times for the colors to come out
  
• Be careful with application as this tend to build up on the crease, apply an eyeshadow primer or make up base for the colors to show up
• After several use, the e/s in the palette tends to be a bit "wet" looking and it gets really dry and hard to use
  

Will I repurchase?
Not too eager to repurchase. But if there's a huge sale, I might :D


Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Affordable E/S Review Part 1

A lot of eye shadows of different brands ranging from expensive to not-so expensive to cheap nowadays. With ladies like me spending quite a lot on different make up tools and products, e/s is the last thing in mind to over spend. Especially with a lot of us out there who are quite unsure on how to apply shadows. That is why I thought of doing a bit of my personal research and reviews on affordable e/s and how well they perform.

VOV Eyeshadow in Color No. 0201

(approx. Php 89.75 prices depends on sales promotion and discounts)

This is how it looks like the back side, they don't have the color names
but the sales lady do have their own names written

I rubbed the e/s using my finger and this is how the color looks like on my skin

My hand as a swatch below....

Askmewhats says ---

Ok ok, if this is a BLAH color for you guys, well let me explain (defensive eh? hehehe). The reason why I bought this color because, I want a neutral color to serve as my E/S base. And of course, this is a first for me to purchase VOV, just in case this won't work out, at least, it's still a safe color to use.

Pros ---

• Very affordable
• Have a lot of colors to choose from
• It's packaging is simple, yet it doesn't look cheap
• Blends easily
• Lasts half a day (based on dry skinned test)
  

Cons --- (I really don't have much right to complain because of its affordable price, but, I still do have something to say, hehehe spare me...)

• As seen in the photo above when rubbed with my finger, there's a bit of bumps so its not TOTALLY smooth, but in VOV's defense, if I used an e/s brush, it's application is quite smooth.

Tips ---

• With this nice neutral color, you can use this as a highlighter (for the eyes) applied just below the browbone
• You can use this color as an overall highlighter for the face as well

Will I repurchase?
Yes, different colors


Your askmewhats,
Nikki