Milani : How to Depot and Swatches

Milani is one of the few brands I wished we have here in the Philippines. I have bought Milani e/s through a friend in the USA, gift from lovely friend from Malaysia, and now, Digital Angel completed my Milani collection! Milani, please don't come out with more colors! It is hard to "want" something unreachable 'ya know! :D

Anyways, I have to apologize that I depotted all my Milani e/s before I realized I haven't taken a shot of them "beautifully". :( Sorry!!! So I found these Milani e/s photos from the stuffs I got from Nabi!

Let us start with the swatches first!
These are swatched once NO BASE

1. Milani Illusion 03
2. Milani Blue Ice 14
3. Milani Shock 15
4. Milani Sheer Sand 22

And! Of course, the best way to carry around your single shadows is to have them depotted and have them in a nice palette. Let me show you how simple it is to depot a Milani e/s. I personally think this is easier than depotting MAC e/s .

Step 1: Peel off the sticker. You will find a hole.

Step 2: Leave the pan half open, using a mini screwdriver, slowly push the pan upwards holding the rest of the pan firmly. You have to exert some energy on this one!

Step 3: Pull out the pan, some pans have too much glue on it, so it gets sticky!

Step 4: One way to clean it is to use an Alcohol. Wet your cotton with ample amount of alcohol, rubbing the glue SLOWLY. It takes time

Step 5: Cut the magnet into smaller squares. I bought mine at Ace Hardware for Php69.75 (approx $1.50)
The squares are quite big, so cut them in smaller squares

Step 6: Stick them a any pan that fits the Milani e/s. MAC Pro Palette and ELF palette are both ok. I've used my ELF 4pan e/s palette to create my own QUAD! VOILA!!!

Now now, I have created my own Quad!
I will definitely bring this with me on my upcoming trip next week!!
Have you used Milani e/s?
How'd you like them?

What Kind of Butterfly Am I?

Digital Angel asks us "What Kind Of Butterfly Are You?" So I thought of shooting 2 birds in one stone.

I planned on doing my version of a "butterfly" look and use the 78pcs palette she gave me! Thanks again for the palette, I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

Here's my inspiration

Let me do a diagram first

Products Used ---

1. 78pcs Palette's Green (inner corner of the eye - up and down)

2. 78pcs Palette's Shimmery Yellow (middle area of the eye)



3. 78pcs Palette's Dark Brown (outer v, blend blend blend)


4. Shimmery white (sorry forgot to take a shot) - as highlighter
Not shown on diagram ---

• Stila Smudgepots in Black
• Paul & Joe Curly Mascara in Black
  

And here's my version of a "Green, Yellow and Brown" Butterfly

Side by Side comparison :)

I honestly enjoy doing inspiration looks!
I enjoyed using my 78pcs palette!
I want to thank my readers who have "Cyber Hugged" me!
SMILE!!!!

Askmewhats Reviews: CoverGirl WetSlicks AmazeMint in Toast-ed

As seen in my previous post, I won this CG Wet Slicks Amaze Mint together with other cool stuffs. I've given this product a try the moment I received this. I've been using this for more than a week. Meaning, right time to give this baby a review.

Here's how the product looks.
Physical check, you'll think this is too brownish and dark.

If swatched, here's now it looks like, brown with peachy tone

CG says ---

CoverGirl Wetslicks Amazemint isn't just a lipgloss, it's a smile treatment! Crest Peppermint Oil provides a minty breath sensation while the gloss itself gives a dazzling high-shine without all that "sticky".

• With Crest Peppermint Oil
• Brightens your smile
• Feels like a balm
• Lasting high-shine

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• non-sticky, again using the "kiss hubby" test *winks* I love testing lip products! LOL
  
• non-drying
• lasts approx. 3 hours of continuous talking, drank 2x (for me, this is already good for a gloss)
• packaging is just right, not too big or too small
• I love the minty feeling, it definitely feels like a balm
  

Cons

• it has minty PLUS chocolate-y flavor and scent. I find the chocolate scent OK but after continuous usage, and on "not so good" days, this bothers me
• I don't think we have it available here locally (correct me if I'm wrong)
  

Overall

This is a cool gloss because of it's Peppermint oil, it soothes my dry lips and I find the color really pretty and flattering. I tested this to my friends and I would say it looks great on them as well. I like the fact that it is a gloss, it's not too dark, but it does cover the "lines" on my lips.

Photo of my lips using ONLY CG WetSlicks Amaze Mint in Toast-ed

Tips

• though glosses are high shine, I still recommend to use your favorite lipbalm to protect your lips before putting anything else.
• do not rub your lips together too much if you're using a gloss, will cause lipgloss build up <-- not a pretty sight
  

Will I repurchase?
Yes, IF this gets to be available here! I have seen their website and they have a couple of shades I would purchase!

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I needed this, such a loooonggg week! :D

Joppa Minerals Haul

One reason I don't purchase much MMU, is not because I don't like them. I am proud to say I am one of those few who purchased Bare Escentuals and I've been watching their DVDs again and again til I got my own "Swirl, Tap and Buff" moments. Trust me, it made my morning!!! :D

I haven't been buying any MMUs online as I am a "5 senses" person. I'd rather buy things, I see, I touch, I smell, I feel and funny to say, but the Hearing works as well! I'd love feedbacks from people I shop with. <-- you think I won't be able to explain this huh? lol

Anyways, that's where e/s samplers and blush samplers are handy! I know, I'm late, I'm a late MMU addict! But it's better late than never right?

I made my first order from Joppa Minerals when I saw a post from Nanzy of Shizznizzle, since I am starting to love blushes, and she kept on raving about their blushes, I gotta try! I am not strong when it comes to temptation!!!

Here's my package just roughly after a week!!!

My Blush/Bronzer Sampler Eye Shadow Sampler Plus Free Joppa Lotion


Let me lay it down neatly for you! :) 54pcs e/s sampler

Here's my 22pcs Blush/Bronzer Samples

I just randomly swatched blushes that caught my attention
(NO BASE, just one swipe)


L-R Just Blushed, Sunkissed, Raspberry Ice and Tickle me Pink

I've transferred some samples to my PINK pots!
It is indeed addictive and I transferred the Joppa Stickers as well!

How do I feel about my first MMU samplers haul?
I am impressed with the shipping,
I am impressed with the colors and the quality!
Will I repurchase?
uhhh...ahh...ooohhh... YES...lol

All In the Name of Beauty --- Bloggers Unite!

**thanks to sis Sophie for the lovely shots! I just realized, we didn't have a complete group shot!



L-R Shen, Me and Jheng
(photographed by: Sophie)

Jheng wanted to try the 24pcs nail art pens so I texted her that I'll be handing it to her personally as I wanted to see her again too! :) I am so excited to know that she's with Sophie and Shen. I got really excited but I got stuck at the SM Makati sale! LOL It took me some time to reach Gloria Jeans (sorry girls! I am not the late type)

When we finally meet, it's like long time friends who haven't met for decades and we were chatting and laughing like there's no tomorrow! :P I love all their newly painted nails!

Me playing with Jheng's newly purchased nail art pens!
I love painting sessions!
as Joker says --- "WHY SO SERIOUS????" LOL

My model working it out! She's so cute!

I hope to see you girls again!!!!
Muwah :X