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Askmewhats Reviews: L'oreal Hip Cream Shadow in Secretive

I bought my first and only L'oreal HIP Cream Shadow a couple of months ago and what made me decided to choose this color? Thanks to Nessa for the swatches and I am looking into a natural "skin" color and Secretive is the winner!

I've used more than 1/4 of this product, so I guess it's time for it's own space in this blog :D

** as seen on photo, the L'oreal Hip Cream Shadow,
the free Brush and a small space to put the product

L'oreal Hip Cream Shadow says ---

Custom application well. HiP High Intensity Pigments Cream Shadow Paints can be used for all over luminous crease-resistant shadow or as a wear-extending, color enhancing base.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Talc, Cera Alba/Beeswax, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Lauroyl Lysine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Paraffin, Propylene Carbonate, Propylparaben, Oryza Sativa Starch/Rice Starch, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Mica, CI 77163/Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 75470/Carmine.

Askmewhats Says ---

Pros

• creamy thus easy to blend with brush or fingers
• dries up quickly after application
• eye make up stays crease-free
  
• packaging is great, the case can be used as a dish but I prefer to use my own hands ;)
  
• nice staying power, lasts all day
  

Cons

• useless brush that comes with the product
• if you are not into "frosty" finish, Secretive is known to be the dupe of MAC Bare Canvas but on the shimmery side
• if you have super dry lids, this will make it even drier
  
• not available locally
  

Overall

I personally love the L'oreal HIP Cream Shadow for crease-less make-up. If this is available locally, I am sure this product will be a big hit for people who have a hard time looking for primers locally. L'oreal Philippines, if you are reading this, we want HIP line here! :D

Tips

• apply a thin layer of Cream Shadow, you can pack on if needed, never use too much at first application
• use a brush or finger to spread the product quickly as this dries up pretty fast
• for dry lids : Moisturize your eye area first before using this product
  

Will I repurchase?

Not the same color, as one tube lasts a long time


Where did I repurchase and how much?

A friend bought it for me at ULTA for $11.49 that time, and now, I checked ULTA and they're on Buy One Get 2nd one for 50% off! :( :( :(


Dear Philippine Readers:

I do apologize as we don't have this product available locally, but it does help if you have relatives who's coming home and asks you what you like for Christmas <--- Great timing! Well, that's it for the day! :D

I extend my condolences to my dear friend Shen
and her family
be strong...be strong....

Reader's Corner: Attending a Debut Party Look

A dear reader Nina requested for a "party look" for her friend's debut party. She will be wearing a brown metallic dress and the party will be on November 28th!!!

Nina!!! I made it!!! I hope I"m not too late doing this post for you!

Attending a friend's debut party (18 yrs old) means one thing, you gals are freakin' young and naturally GORGEOUS!!! You gals can even pull off with just a blush and lipstick. But of course, if I teach you to do so, then, it's useless to even ask for my help right? LOL

Before I talk more nonsense stuff, I've finally created a look that's simple, easy to do and doesn't mask the beauty you already have. :)

The Queen of Neutrals
Do the Neutrals again!!! LOL
BUT WAIT!
In my defense, I do have falsies ok?

Nikki's Diagram Time!

Step 1:

Use any blending brush to dab on any eyeshadow color that's closest to your skin tone. In my case, I used Prestige Eyeshadow Quad in Surrey (first one from top) to highlight the brow bone and the inner corner of the eyes.

Step 2:

Choose any gold color shadow, I used the same palette from Prestige, but in your case, you can use any Gold Eyeshadow, from ELF, or MAC Amber Lights and apply the color all over your lids except the brow bone area.

Step 3:

Using the same eyeshadow brush, apply any matte dark brown eyeshadow on the lid, blend...

Step 4: (sorry forgot to number the diagram)

Using a pencil brush, apply MAC Carbon or any matte black eyeshadow on the corner V of the eye.

Making sure to blend all rough edges...
and the final look shall look like this :D

Apply falsies (IF DESIRED)
If you have naturally long lashes, just use mascara
In my case, I have invisible lashes so I needed the help of the
Falsies' Fairy



For the blush, I've used my Arezia Blush in Light Pink



Topped with the darker pink to create depth





Other Products Used ---

MAC Studio Fix Foundation NC30
Stila Smudgepots in Black with Charm Liner brush
L'oreal Hip Shadow Paint in Secretive
Paul & Joe Eyeliner in Black
Stila Lip Glaze in Raspberry
Natural Falsies + Ardell Lash Glue (not on photo)
tweezers to attach lashes

I hope you like the look Nina :)
And I hope the rest of my readers like the look too! :)
Have a great day everyone!
I do hope today is a better day as Monday was mean to me! :(

Askmewhats Reviews: NARS Orgasm

As you all know, I've been lemming for NARS Orgasm for the longest time. I've been checking the NARS Counter every now and then but with disappointed these are always out of stock.

My friend asked me to help her purchase her very own NARS in Orgasm during one of my HK trip!  I obviously bought one for myself too!

 

How it looks like on my hand Natural Rosy pink/peachy color with hint of gold shimmer

NARS Orgasm Blush Says --- Made with transparent pigments for a soft and sheer look. Imparts a natural, healthy glow for any skin tone and may be worn alone or layered together for more depth and intensity.

• Provides a sheer, natural hint of color
• Made with transparent pigments to avoid heaviness
• Broad selection of shades

Askmewhats says --- 

  Pros

• very natural looking
• creates a nice glow
• lasts more than half a day (which most blush doesn't on me)
• the effect Is different on vatious skin tone

Cons

• if you use a brush too fluffy, color won't show up (I've used different brushes and found my angled brush to work the best)
• a lot of excess powder leftover after brushing with a blush brush (wastage!)
• Case: some people love the rubbery case, I don't, I find that to attracts dirt easily

Overall 

NARS Orgasm has won several awards since it's launch and I believe a lot of people are raving about this. In my opinion, it really depends on the brush you use, your skin tone and your skin condition. I do find NARS Orgasm stays longer than my other blushes and I appreciate that as most of my blushes tend to go invisible in midday! I like this blush but I have a feeling there are other colors from NARS blush collection that I would appreciate more :) 

  Tips

• test on different brushes to see which one works as the color payoff really depends on what type or kind of brushes you use

 

 

Visual time! Here's how Nars Orgasm Look on my cheeks 2 swipes each cheek! 

(sorry for the messy hair) lol

Hmm...did I made the right decision purchasing Orgasm? Or should I try Super Orgasm? Please say Orgasm is enough...!!!! Have a great start of the week everyone! :D

Weekend Food Tripping at: Ying Ying Tea House

I can't believe a lot of my readers are excited for my weekend food tripping! LOL To be honest, I love to see food but I also hate it because I'll get hungry and I get no access to the food I see online! LOL Thanks though for being excited about the food tripping!!!

Most of the countries have China Town, and the Philippines definitely have our own China Town called ONGPIN :) I seldom go there due to traffic, because the roads are quite narrow and there's so many Chinese restaurant and it is too hard to look for a place to park.

But if you crave for ultimate Chinese food, I strongly suggest anyone who's into Chinese Food to give this restaurant a try.

Philippine readers, if you know President's Restaurant, you definitely know that they close down temporarily, due to management issues. One of the chef opened his own restaurant and called it "YING YING Tea House" <--- I love Ying Ying restaurant more because it's President's Restaurant yummy food PLUS Dimsum!!!! Place is smaller, but it's cozier! :) Doesn't look cheap or dirty, doesn't look too high class either :) Do not expect great ambience as it's usually crowded and people are chatting and talking and eating like they don't care! LOL Now, let's go to the juicy part (literally). By the way, there's 4 of us eating plus we had leftovers, so don't ever think I sniffed all the food! lol

Ohhhh..before the juicy part! I have to say, this is the BEST SERVICE ever!!!! We ordered all these and we got them on our table in less than 5 minutes! NO JOKE!!!! Well do not expect it to be this way all the time, but boy! I am impressed!

Cold Cuts

What I like about this is that we were able to tell them
what combination we would like the Cold Cuts to have.
There's Chicken, Duck, Pork Asado,
Seaweed (which I devoured already), and Crispy Pork.

Yang Chow Fried Rice

What I love about their Yang Chow fried rice is you can taste the shrimp, the pork, the vegetables as they put a good amount of it compared to other restaurants!

Crispy Squid

The best crispy squid I've tasted. Very crunchy and fresh!
Dip it with vinegar, and you are in heaven!
Well not you, but the Squid is in heaven! LOL

I can't remember how do you call this but it's
Pork mixed with crunchy noodle and veggie with a lovely sweet sauce on the side
What to do with this?
Well this marries the......



LETTUCE!!!!!



And this is how I do it!
Wrap it in a veggie roll!
Forget your poise and OPEN your mouth wide!!!!

Ying Ying Tea House
233-235 Dasmariñas St. cor. Yuchenco St. Binondo Manila
tel nos: 3872797/7103856/2416323

Would you believe all of these costs less than Php1,500 (approx $30)?
4 hungry hippos are happy and full!
If you are a Philippine Reader who passed by the area, do not miss this!!
If you are not in the Philippines :( :( :(
Drink a full glass of water and imagine you're full? haaayyy
I'm also hungry blogging about this!
:D