Askmewhats Reviews: Thevi Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation

It took a loooooongggg time for me to be able to review this product because of ONE reason. This color is too dark for me and I needed a model who goes with the shade of this product and test it on her.

Bea of Beatrilicious was on her US trip for almost a month when I got this product, SO....sorry for the delayed review, but it's always better late than never right?

I got a couple of products from Thevi Cosmetics for a road test and so far, I've been impressed with their products as I tested on them one by one. This is the last and I'm not disappointed.

Product Solo Shot :D

Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation with SPF 15
in Sandy Beige ($32.00)

You can see the size of the product beside my hand A swatch on the product itself See how dark it is on me?
(Not Thevi's Fault though, this is just a test on their products)

Here's how it looks when you rub it on your skin

Easy to blend!

And here's how the Thevi Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation Looks
on Bea's Skin :)
No other make-up applied
Isn't she pretty?

Thevi Says ---

Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation SPF15 ($32.00)

Smooth start to a flawless finish. This creamy fluid, fortified with a muti-mineral complex, provides just enough coverage to even out your complexion, not cover it up, while a blend of natural light diffusers creates a soft, flawless finish. Enriched with vitamins E& C for anti-oxidant protection, and skin-conditioning Vitamin A. Hypoallergenic. Oil-free.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• fragrance free
• easy to blend
• doesn't feel heavy
• stays on for hours
• very natural looking no matter how much you apply

Cons

• not available in the Philippines
  

Overall

Bea's skin is a combination of Oily and Dry. Her make-up tends to darken on her as she's got acidic skin as well. I find that using this is a breeze on her as the foundation goes on smoothly and moisturizes the areas that needed moisture and controls the oil on areas that goes oily.

After application, Bea told me that she doesn't feel any make-up on her. Everything felt natural and light, and the best thing? The make-up did not darken on her.

What I like about this product is it is build-able, you can go on several layers and it doesn't look too cake-y. Always gives out a smooth, healthy finish.


Will I repurchase?

Yes, I would love to use this in my shade!


I am still having a time of my life in Shanghai at the moment
But doesn't mean that I'm not thinking about you guys!
Miss you all!



Want to check out other reviews from Thevi Cosmetics?
Smile and Click
Thevi High Impact Lipstick
Thevi Dome Blush Brush
Thevi Triple Split and Matte Shadow

Some Shopping You Can Do While I'm Away :P

Isn't this an EYE CANDY?

My wonderful friend and Shobe Sophie will be accepting prebuys for the lovely babies!!! I can't help but DROOL, soft brushes and in PINK???? What more can a girl ask for???

Check out her site by smiling and clicking Beauty & Minerals
*Drool drool drool*

Another prettylicious friend Shen gave me a couple of freebies from Ellana Minerals. I haven't had the chance to do a review on it but I am loving it!!! The minerals are fine and really...great for sensitive skin! Take a look at her uber girly shop and you find that there's a whole lot more to choose from for your Mineral Make-up Orgasm! :P

Check out her site by smiling and clicking Shen's Minerals

Shanghai City!!! Here I come!!!

**photo courtesy of Lonely Planet by Strangelolah

I will be off for a one week trip to Shanghai tonight to visit my brother who's working there as an Architect! I can't wait to be there after 4 years!!! I missed Shanghai!!! I am sure the city changed so much I will definitely get lost! :D

I have scheduled some posts as the day goes by (but not regularly) so don't miss me too much...but do not "NOT" miss me, oh heck! LOL I'll be back with more posts and hopefully wonderful stories to tell!!! :)

Oh yeah, before I forget, today is a Special Holiday for all Muslim friends out there!!! They call today the observance of Eid al Fit’r (The Feast of Ramadhan)

Happy Holidays!!!!

Take care 'ya all and please always keep that smile!!!
See you all when I get back!!!

Nail Art Tutorial: Hawaiian Nails

First of all, I want to thank my first PrettyNails customer Nancy for being such a sweetheart for always updating me with what's up in the Nail Art world! I would say she does her nail art so well I am honestly ashame to do mine! Nancy, make your own tutorial ok???

Anyways, she told me about this Korean booth that sells some great Korean Art products and I gave them a visit last weekend and this polish caught my eye! I gotta have the color!!! Right???

I am inspired to create a nail art tutorial because of this lovely color (Again, I am in no way a professional nail artist, so please bear with all the imperfection!)

The polish color is so pretty! I bought this at the Robinson's Place, Ermita
the polish amounts Php80.00 (approx less than $2.00)

Let's get started

Step 1:

Paint your first coat, let it dry totally.

Step 2:

Apply the 2nd coat, while wet, apply dots (this trick will scatter the pink dots creating a different style of flower)

Step 3:

While the pink petals are wet, use a sharp object like Mechanical Pencil or needle to line the petals (making the design livelier)

Here's how it looks like

A closer view

Step 4:

Apply yellow dots to have the "Hawaiian Feel"

Step 5:

Using Alyssa's LA Colors Art Deco Gold Polish, I applied French tip and ....below tip lol I don't know how to call it :)

ALOHA!!!!
Lilo and Stitch Says "HI!!!!"

Much Mahalo to everyone for taking the time checking out the nail art tutorial!
Smile and be happy! :D

Askmewhats Makeover: Grace for her Acquaintance Party

Shobe Grace, my dear sister-in-law, is only in her Freshman year in the Uni. She attended an event for her school called "Acquaintance Party" last weekend<--- funny they just had this party now and they've been studying for months now! LOL My dearest Shobe trusts me so much because she let's me cut her hair (let me tell you, she's so particular with her hair), and she let's me do her make-up as well!

She will be sporting a lovely white and a blue-green dress so I got inspired with the colors! She won an award that night! YAY! I am so proud of her! I think "Best Dressed/Look" Award! I am a proud sister!!!!

Here's Grace BEFORE
(it helps if she smiles...lol I think she had this notion that a BEFORE picture should look devastated! hahaha)

And here's Grace AFTER

She's got a lovely skin to start with. So I've used lesser amount of foundation for her. I've decided to do a strong eye look because it is a night event, I've also used a lovely PINK lipstick for her because it goes well with strong eyes = dainty lips (thanks Aly for the NYX lippies)

Products Used ---

Face

• Paul & Joe Foundation
• Paul & Joe Powder No. 30
• Arezia Blush in Blushing Pink

Eyes

• Paul & Joe eyebrow Pencil no. 2
• MAC Coquette - to fill in brows
• UDPP
• 78pcs palette (for blue, green and yellow) - mixed together to create this color
• MAC Carbon
• Paul & Joe eyeliner in black
• Paul & Joe Curly mascara in Black

Lips

• Nivea Caregloss
• NYX Round Lipstick in Christie
• Clinique Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine

She's got this lovely photo with her dress!!! I will get it from her and will show it to you gals!
Uggghh I am so sleepy today!
Have a great start of the week and BEEEEEEeeeeeEEEE HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!