Beauty & Minerals --- THANK YOU!!!

When I say, life is full of surprises, I am not joking!
I got a surprise package from Sophie of Beauty & Minerals. All I expected was some eyeshadow samples but boy am I wrong! Here's what's in store for me when I just thought it's going to be a crappy day!

*Major SIGH*
The mere sight of pink made my heart jump!

L-R Charm Travel Pro Set (i can't believe I have this now)
Charm Dual Fibre Brush (I've been lemming this as this is a perfect MAC 187 Dupe)
and Charm Retractable Kabuki (perfect because I needed a brush for my MMUs)


To show you the size of the Charm Travel Pro Set

TADA!!!!
I can't believe I have my own set now!
Now I don't have to lug my big brushes to the office for makeovers!

**click to enlarge

1. Mini Powder Brush
2. Mini Dual Fibre Brush
3. Mini Angled Blush Brush
4. Mini Concealer Brush
5. Mini Crease Blending Brush
6. Mini Pencil Brush
7. Mini Eye Contour Brush
8. Mini Flat Liner Brush
9. Mini Eyebrow Brush
10. Mini Spoolie Brush
11. Mini Lipliner brush
12. Mini Pointed Eyeliner Brush

I have to wash these babies :) I love love love them and can't wait to use them! My colleagues bought them too and they're all happy and can't wait to play with this!

Thanks so much Sophie, a girl really can't have so many brushes!!! I can be showered with 100 brushes and I'll still smile like a nerd!!!

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I also got my NARS Orgasm!!! FINALLY!!!!!

This day is a wonderful "ME" day!!! Teee heeee

I know, I'm late!
But who cares?
I finally have my own!
Can't wait to put you to test Orgasm!

*giddy giddy*
Have a great day everyone!!!!
Hope you get surprises too, (doesn't have to be material)
Maybe, passing an exam? Getting a promotion? Getting a hug or kiss?
Take care and keep smiling!!! :D

Nail Art Tutorial: "Office Ready" Nails

Nail time!!!
A lot of you commented that you like a couple of nail arts you've seen here but you cannot sport them at work.
So...I got inspired...to tone down my nail art tutorial into something "office friendly" and can be done for special occasions like Weddings, etc....

I hope you like it! :)

Step 1:

Paint 2 coats of your favorite earth toned polish. I go for ELF Nail Polish in Champagne (thanks Toma, this girl got a new site! I love it! Check her out!)

Step 2:

Create a French tip with a Gold Glitter Polish. I've Used Art Deco from Alyssa.

To create French Tip Nails, I usually steady the brush and move my fingers instead of the nail. It works for me better than moving the brush. LOL It's just my own preference.

Step 3:

Using a white 2 way nail art pen, create dots, I did a drawing using red dots circled in green

Step 4:

Using a needle, push the dots inward, to create a nice flower look.

Like This...

Step 5:

I never stop with just ONE flower, lol, create dots like shooting stars.

Step 6:

Using a different colored nail art pen, press a dot as petal.

Step 7:

What's a world without colors?
Add yellow colored dots in between the white dots you created on Step 5.

Now you can go to work with simple nail art designs like this! :D

I did say I will receive my NARS orgasm package today :(
Too bad, I still haven't, I did all the letter of authorization and stuffs, but forgot the ID
Oh well, Orgasm tomorrow then!

Have a great day!!!!

Happy Birthday Beetrice and Beatrilicious!

Happy birthday to a dear friend from Malaysia Ms. Beetrice!!!! I hope you have a great birthday!!! Enjoy your special day with your lovely friends and family!!! And I hope to see you soon!!!!!!!

If you're a reader of my blog, you'll know Bea of Beatrilicious. She's been a bit busy lately with... LIFE ? lol (You put LOVE beside Life) lol

Anyways, we surprised her with a lovely Children's party and she's really surprised and happy and her kiddie side came out! She enjoyed the gifts and the balloons! LOL

And for the love of Bea, Everyone in PIGTAILS! LOL

All ready to CHOW!

The Girls



The Whole Admark Team :D



And last but not the least, GOOFY FACE!!!

We are definitely family!
Bee and Bea!!!!
2 Lovely ladies that I know!
Happy Happy Birthday!
Cheers to more years of happiness!!!
*muwah*

Askmewhats Food Tripping: MexiJap anyone?

I went over the Trinoma mall over the weekend. We had late lunch so when dinner time came, we weren't that hungry to really eat in a restaurant.

Just in case you don't know, me and hubby loves to eat snacks of different varieties. This was the day! :) I call it MexiJap because we munched on Mexican food and Japanese food in a day!

Let me start of with Taco Bell!!!

Grilled Steak Taquittos
They have variety of Pork, Beef or Chicken

It's around 10 inches long 1 inch thick. They sliced it into two and when you bite on it, beef and mushroom tastes so good in our mouth with the wrap

For Php109.00 (approx $2.50), it comes with a Beef Taco and a drink!

I love their Nacho Chips
It's only Php39.00 (less than $1.00) and you can choose on the sauce
Cheese, Salsa or Sour cream!
My tummy says Cheese and I bought an extra salsa sauce (not on photo)

We had our Taco Bell snacks around 5:30pm and dinner time came, we're not too hungry but we need to eat right? We've decided to take a visit at the food court and I saw this new Japanese restaurant called

SMAIRU

Tofu lovers out there? Unite!!! I ordered their Tofu Chop for only Php68.00 (less than $2.00). What you get is approximately 7-8 tofu squares with some pork bits and sauce. Topped with crunchy breading.

Dig in for the Tofu Square!

Hubby ordered the Katsudon for only Php108.00 (approx less than $2.50). It tastes like normal Katsudon from other restaurants, but the difference? It's cheaper here!!!

I just learned that I got a notice card from the post office together with my Body Shop surprise, I have a feeling it's my NARS Orgasm order! FINALLY!!!!!

Can't wait to have my own Orgasm!!!! LOL
How's your weekend?
Have a lovely day!!!!

Askmewhats Reviews: Smashbox PhotoFinish Primer Light

I went to the mall today and I can't believe how crowded it gets. I guess Christmas is definitely near and people are panic buying! I haven't had the chance to go to the mall the past few weeks because we always have something in plan, parties, visits, etc... Today is the day that we finally have some QT (Quality Time) at the mall.

What did I buy? I went panic buying for falsies! I think I bought more than 10 pairs of falsies, not for myself, but for future clients and makeovers. What's left in my stash are basically exaggerated ones which won't do good for wedding make-up!

I am blabbing again *sigh*, let me go straight to what I originally planned to do..a review! hahaha

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Light

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Says ---
(details from Sephora website)

A water-based, lightweight foundation primer.

Perfect for oily, acne-prone, or sensitive skin, this oil-free, 60% water based primer refreshes on contact while oil absorbers provide a smooth, matte finish all day. Light diffusers minimize the appearance of imperfections while vitamin C and peptides help even skin tone and promote collagen production for a flawless future.

Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light comes in a new a square airless pump for freshness to the last drop. It is oil-free, fragrance-free, and paraben-free.

Ingredients

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethanolamine, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oligopeptide-10

Askmewhats Says ---

Pros

• I haven't tried to original formula but I like the "light" feeling on the skin when applied
• The packaging is better, you got more product with this bottle
• If you have oily skin, it makes your foundation stays longer. (if make up lasts you 4 hours without primer, you add an additional 2-3 hours) <--- in my opinion

Cons

• may cause breakout to some people
• could cause dryness to dry skin areas

Overall

Though I haven't used this product more than 10times, I've used this for most of the makeovers I've done in the past. I'm already half-way with the bottle. I find that the Photo Finish Primer Light never fails me. It does make foundation application applied easier and it really holds the face make-up for longer period of time.

I know some people may have allergies to this, but thank goodness, no one complained to me so far.

For people with dry skin, I will ask them the areas that shines first, and I would pat on the Primer on that area only instead of splattering it all over the face which may trigger dryness.

It works.... PERIOD.

Tips

• always start with a clean moisturized face
• wait for the moisturizer to settle into your skin before you apply the primer
• IMO, use a foundation brush to apply this as sponges absorb the product having more wastage
• when you apply this, combination skin individuals tend to have the "dry" areas super dry, I start to see dryness and spots on areas, do not freak out, moisturize the area again with a moisturizer or spritz with MAC Charged Water/MAC Fix Plus/Evian/Bench Pure Mist
  

Will I repurchase?

Yes!

Where did I buy this and how much?

Philippines Duty Free Shop, forgot the exact amount but saw this at the Beauty Bar for Php2,250 (approx $47.00)


I've checked at the Beauty Bar and saw that they sell smaller sized Photo Finish Primer Original Formula. I wonder why they don't sell sample sizes for the Primer Light. For people who are interested to try on this product, I strongly suggest you try on the sample size first, as you could be allergic to a product and forking out USD47.00 is not joke!

Maybe, shop with a friend who's also interested with this primer? Split the bill and share the product in half? Just to make sure to store the product in an airtight glass jar!

Well, just thinking of ways for you gals to save up :D

How was your day???
Take care!!!!