Askmewhats Reviews: Kate by Kanebo Gradical Eyes in PK2

Hey pretty gals! How's everybody? It's Thursday and Weekend is near! Nothing can stop me from smiling! And good news? I'm getting 99% better!!!

Another product review coming up and I'll be talking about a product that's close to my heart. I have this product for months now and as you can see in the photo coming up, I've been using it for most of the makeovers as this is quite universal and looks great on anybody!

Let me show you a photo of the product before I talk further :D

Kate by Kanebo Gradical Eyes

The Sponge Applicator that comes with the Palette

The Brush on the other end

The Size Pretty and small

Swatches Time!
All are swiped once NO BASE (swatched Left to Right, same as Palette)

Kate Gradical Eyes Says ---

Kanebo KATE Eye Shadow is a trendy eye shadow palette with luxurious matching of vivid & shining colours.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• very pigmented
• doesn't crease (yes, even without base)
• color stays on
• very shimmery (if you love the shimmery type of e/s)
• high quality sponge applicator and brush
• versatile to be used as highlighter for any skintone <--- tested

Cons

• some of the colors are pretty much the same
• no mirror (if you are a mirror person, I personally don't mind)
  
• this won't be pretty for someone who's not into shimmery shadows
  

Overall

This palette is a quad but basically, it looks like you're just getting 2 shades, one salmon pink and white. I would say this has the best "FREE" applicator I've tried. As seen on the photos above, I've used the sponge applicator many times and it doesn't wear or tear. The other side which is the brush is surprisingly soft as well.

This would be too much to use all at once, but I find this works well to any matte shadows you're using and you can use this to highlight the inner corner of the eyes and also the brow bone area.

Tips

• using the sponge applicator tip, dip in any shimmery color you want (out of the 3 squares) and tap it lightly on the inner corner of your eyes to create a "wide awake/blooming" look
• using the brush end of the free applicator, highlight the brow bone area by gently swiping the brush lightly
• you can use it to tap it lightly on your lips after applying clear lip gloss to create a "shimmery" lips
  
• Want to buy this cheap? Check them out when SM malls or Landmark have 10-20% off. You just have to be patient
  

Will I repurchase?
YES!

Where to repurchase and How Much?
SM Department stores Kanebo Counters, Landmark approx less than Php500 (less than $12.00) Sorry I can't remember as I bought this a long time.


Let me show you a photo on how pretty it gets when applied lightly on the inner corner of the eye, it definitely brightens the whole look! Check out my 2 loyal models both of different skin tone Beatrilicious Bea and Grace! :D

So, what's your "secret" eye brightening product?
Looks like I don't have a secret no more!
Yeah that's right! It's my Kate by Kanebo quad!
Can I say, smiling is another secret of mine?
Take care ya all!

Askmewhats Version: "Green Eyed Gold-Digging Monster"

The love of make-up in me cannot be stopped even when I just got back to health! I was sick, as you all know for almost a week and as soon as I got well, here I go playing with make-up once again! BUT, I have to apologize that you won't get a full face shot of me at the end of this post because...it's never good to show a sick person's face! LOL

I've finally created a look cold Green-eyed Gold Digging Monster because I've used Greens and Golds to create this look! Here's how it looks like....

And let me show you the brushes I've used to create this look



From Top To Bottom --

• Concealer brush
• Prestige Blending Brush
• Mac 217
• Urban Decay e/s Brush from the UD Book of Shadows

And here's a diagram

Products Used (Shown on diagram) ---

1. Urban Decay Box of Shadows Baked - goldish color applied all over the lid
2. Urban Decay Box of Shadows Absinthe - goldish green color applied in the inner corner of the eyes, using the UD e/s brush in a patting motion
3. Milani Chocolate Brown - applied on the outer-v
4. MAC Carbon - to deepen the crease
5. Urban Decay Box of Shadows Midnight Cowboy - for highlighting

Products Used (Not shown on diagram) ---

1. MAC PaintPot in Painterly
2. MAC Coquette - to fill in brows
3. Stila Smudgepots in Black
4. Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara
5. Paul & Joe eyeliner in Black

Finished look!

Well, since I can't put a smile on your face, I asked a dear friend of mine to help put a smile on all of my lovely reader's face! I'm sure you'll love him more than me!!! Chow Chow's saying "HI!!!!"
He says: "I look cute even without make-up"


(Not my dog, I wish he is lol, he's a neighbor's dog)

Now, I'm getting lazy!
I wish I can be like him, just relax and think of nothing but..
eat...sleep...and poop! LOL
Smile and be happy!

Askmewhats Featured at Project Smitten

Lookie lookie!
I spot something familiar!!!!




**photo courtesy of Renee

That is definitely a screen shot of my website and that is definitely my website! :) Renee of Beautyfool sent me this wonderful shot. What is it anyways?

Renee told me that she was interning for a Fashion and Shopping Magazine in Singapore called Project Smitten and she wrote an article recommending Beauty Blogs here in the blogosphere. She wrote about 7 blogs and I'm glad I'm was chosen to grace one of them! (thanks for that sweetie). I wanted to get my hands on this and I'm darn intrigued on who the other 6 are...*scratches head*

She wanted to scan the article to me but found it quite hard as it was found right in the middle of the Magazine fold, so she was kind enough to take a shot of it instead just to brighten up my day :)

Thanks Renee!
You definitely brightened up my day!

Askmewhats Reviews: EDM Flat Top Brush

*singing* When I fall in love, it will be Forever.... *sigh*

It's a ONE week love affair
I have a feeling this will be a long term relationship...
Check out her vital statistics....

The Size
Approximately 4inches

The Hair
Never out of shape
Perfect Hair cut

The Style - FlatTop
Well Conditioned Hair - very soft

EDM New Flat Top Brush says ---

Unbelievably soft and incredibly dense, this flat top brush is the ultimate multi-tasker. From foundation to finishing powder, its plush and luxurious synthetic fibers provide the perfect coverage, resulting in a flawless finish every time

Askmewhats Says ---

Pros

• very handy
• lightweight
• hair is soft
• no shedding, I've washed it 3x since I bought it, did not shed even ONE single hair!
• easy to use , can reach all areas of my face
• does it's job in "grabbing" MMU foundation
  

Cons

• NADA!
  

Overall

I have ordered this way before I learned about other "similar" brushes, so I'm sure to some of you who doesn't have the chance to order online and find the shipping quite expensive, I am sure there are other alternatives out there :)


Tips

• always keep your brushes in cool dry place
  
• wash your brushes regularly as you use this to apply your foundation, you wouldn't want to rub germs all over your face right?
• if you are not an MMU user, it's fine, you can use this instead of the regular sponge from powdered compacts, I use this brush even if I use my P&J Powder Foundation, the coverage looks more natural and better!
  

Will I repurchase?
YES!

Where to purchase and how much?
www.everydayminerals.com for $10.00 plus $3.80 shipping fee to the Philippines


Flat Top Brush,
You are the reason I am enjoying MMU application nowadays!
Please be loyal to me and never let me down :D
I'll love you forever!

Weekend Food Tripping in Shanghai, China!!!

We've stayed in China for a week, so posting ALL about the food we had would take a lot of time! So, I've decided to share my wonderful food tripping at the lovely Shanghai City for 2 restaurants that are close to my heart, well, close to my brother Nap's heart also because he brought us there because he loves the restaurants as well!

Let me start with the wonderful Lisboa Restaurant located at the Shanghai Times Square. Lisboa Restaurant is known to serve yummy Macau Dish which is also Portuguese inspired. The perfect thing about this restaurant? It's right beside Watson's! lol Where I bought my Tsuabaki hair products :P

Seldom can I find "Kalamansi" in China and I am surprised to taste their "lemon" juice with our very own Philippine Pride...the Kalamansi!!!

I've always been dining out with family on different Chinese Restaurants here in the Philippines, but this Dumpling Soup tastes Authentic! Nothing too overwhelming, with just a few fresh ingredients, everything felt so warm and good

I know we are supposed to eat in a Chinese restaurant with Chinese Dishes
What in the hell is this burger doing?
This was highly recommended by my brother and he's right!
The bread is crunchy, and what's the meat? Grilled Chicken Meat!
Oh so tender and tasty!

Fresh Veggies for the oldies...
NAH! I love veggies, and I'm not an Oldie! lol

The famous Portuguese Rice
I can eat this without any dish!!!!
The rice itself is perfect!

Honeycured Pork
I've tasted so much honeycured pork back home and I live near Chinatown...
Nothing tastes like this!

Fried Chicken Portuguese Style
I love the Garlic Sauce

Grilled Squid
So tender and juicy
To my Philippine Readers who's familiar with Gerry's Grill?
Tastes almost the same!

AND!!!!
When we talk abuot Portuguese Food, we have to include their famous Egg Tarts!
I can't count how many egg tarts I've eaten in my Shanghai Trip LOL
There's a difference between the 2 egg tarts below...
Wanna Guess?

Left - Regular Egg Tart
Right - For diet conscious, without Egg Yolk

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Next, I'd like to talk about another cute restaurant. We traveled quite far just to get into this restaurant, my brother likes to eat here during his lunch time. This is ONION Restaurant. And we're lucky enough to see Mr. Onion himself when we visited there!

Let's strike an ONION POSE hahaha

We ordered a family set meal!
It was good for 6 hungry mammals! :)

The 2 dishes above ..well they're appetizers and we ate it all without having a chance to take a shot of it! Sorry we can't fight hungry hippos! :P

Sausage with Roast Pork
Very tender and juicy, I'm not a fan of Sausages but it tastes alright

Shrimps
Very fresh and sweet! I am not a Shrimp lover due to my allergies
BUT,
I ate these without any problems at all!

Some Chinese Vegetables
They are cooked really fresh and sweet
The peanut is incredibly delicious too!

This is the Spiciest Thing We've ever tasted
They call this "Ma-La"
It's not only Spicy it numbs your tongue as well!

Ready to know what this is????

FROGS!!!!
(I chickened out, I didn't eat the frog, I just ate the Tofu that comes with it)

Yummy Celeries with Scallops
This tastes so rich, Celeries to make me burn calories
And Scallops to make me feel special

After all the eating, I've thought we're done!
Then last came the Chicken Curry!
This is their house specialty, it was housed on a very hard Bread!

It was a wonderful food tripping in Shanghai!
As you can find a lot of dishes from all parts of the world that has a hint of Chinese style of cooking.
I thought I am adventurous with food, I've found out I'm not...
I said "NO" to stinky tofu and Frogs...
So yeah, I'm a sissy..
What about you? Are you adventurous with food?
Happy Start of the Week everyone!