Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet Rose and Pro-Nail Art

If I commented in your blog telling you I am lemming for something, I MEAN IT!!! I've been lemming for the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil for the LONGEST TIME!!! I've read so many good reviews about the 24/7 pencils.....

Thank you beauty bloggers...all of you triggered my curiosity...I cave in, lose a couple of times at Ebay...and finally WON! They are sold for $29.00 but a lot of our dear beauty blogging friends got it less from the Urban Decay Friends and Family Sale (lucky ladies). I got mine for $32.00 PLUS shipping <--- NOT BAD. I am a good researcher, I found a nice seller :D

I got them... They're mine mine mine!

Urban Decay came out with 2 sets of 24/7 Glide On Liner travel Sets. The more neutral colors called "Velvet Rope" and the more hip colors called "VIP"

A neutral lady that I am chose the "Velvet Rope". They are indeed cute travel size that you can bring anywhere!

Look at their sizes!

Here's from the "Velvet Rose" Kit
They are known to be Smudge-proof,
Budge-proof
and
Water-proof!
What more can a girl ask for?



I've tried on ZERO yesterday and it definitely is super creamy, no tugging, and lasts.
I haven't tried the other colors yet, I soon will and definitely will give my 2 cents on these.


They are called waterproof,
Definitely have to test them with WATER!!!

Check on the color Stash (right side), I tried smudging it with my fingers, it did smudge but only if you smudge SUPER HARD (like you would do that to your eyes! lol)

So far, so good, they all look promising,
I'll definitely do looks using them soon!
Before I go, I have to share to you gals what a professional nail art looks like!
Definitely far from what I do :)
I had someone help me out with this!
A lovely nail art with "Swarovski crystals" *winks*
Now I feel rich! LOL
Have a great weekend everyone!

Reader's Corner: Philips JetSet Control ION HP 4883

How's everyone today? Happy THANKSGIVING day to everybody!!!!
I am so thankful it's FRIDAY today!!!! :D
I am also thankful to all my readers, for appreciating my thoughts, ideas and opinions. It really meant the world to me!

So today is dedicated to Reader's Corner. I've got a question from a reader on what Hair Dryer I am using to style my hair. A short history, I have owned a travel size hair dryer for the longest time, I didn't mind that the only button it has is the ON/OFF button. After 4 years, it finally bid me "bu-bye". So worth it huh?

But now that I'm older, and the demand of my hair is bigger... I wanted to buy something different...I want a heavy-duty dryer, that would last me a long time.

I've searched, high and lows...well not really, I've just searched the malls...LOL

One Philips dryer caught my eye. Philips is well known for it's Home Entertainment system, so I guess their hair tools are good too right? I gave in and bought it because it looks sturdy, specifications are great...and best of all, I bought this less than Php 2,000 ($38). I've been using this everyday for more than 2 years now, so definitely worth it!

Sorry, I don't have a photo of it's box as I threw it away. This dryer comes with Volume Diffuser <-- at="" coz="" home="" i="" it="" left="" not="" on="" photo="" span="" style="color: #ffccff; font-style: italic;" too="">(my home when I was still single)

Here's my Philips Jet Set Dryer!

For you to imagine how big it is
By the way, it has it's own removable air inlet grill
Which I didn't include in this photo

It looks sexy to me because of it's Ion Conditioning Factor What's it for?

Ion Conditioning The ionizer inside the hairdryer creates negative particles, called ions, that neutralise the positive charge hair usually has. This calms the individual strands, brings them back into balance, and removes any static.

My take? I can't seem to see any drastic change! I've been drying my hair everyday and at times without any heat protecting serum (I know I'm Bad) and so far, my hair isn't FRIED YET! *knocks on wood* lol

Has 2 speed and 3 heat settings

Aside from all those above, I'm not done yet! LOL
It has Cool Shot and Quick-dry Setting (or HOT)

Cool Shot - for fixing the style you created with a shot of cool air for long-lasting results. Quick-dry setting - enables you to dry very wet hair faster, without the heat damage

Overall, I find this dryer to be really good and helps with my everyday styling! It is a bit heavy, but I don't mind because it does help in drying my hair fast with a "safe" temperature and I can always choose to get high heat setting if I wanted to style my hair on special occasions. Definitely a versatile dryer!

Philippine Readers: I bought this at SM Makati :D Not sure if they still have it though.

Am I boring you with all the blow-dryer lecture?
Sorry, I can't help but brag coz my dryer has a lot of cool settings! HAHAHA
I guess that's the reason why I bought this in the first place!
I am a sucker for technology!This is my current Hair dryer
What's yours?

Askmewhats Reviews: Laitialies Collagen Essence Super H20 Mask

As seen in my previous review on the first ever Laitialies mask, which did not fail me, I've used the 2nd mask called Super H2O Mask....anything with SUPER sounds exciting huh? I actually had these photos ready for some time, but I find it hard to do a post on this...(you'll see why at the ending) lol

Here's how the Mask looks like
Almost the same as the first mask I've used

Laitialies Collagen Essence Super H2O Mask says ---

For all skin type.
Instantly nourish and hydrate with rich protein, and multi-vitamins from main ingredients. Awaken the senses with fresh fragrance from essential oil.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• Sheet - Same durable quality
  
• Scent - smells super nice, relaxing
• Instead of the usual face mask that goes on liquid-y, imagine the sheet is covered with "GEL" like substance, a bit yucky at first LOL but it is really good!
• Moisturizes all dry spot on my face
  

Cons

• not available locally
  

Overall

This is the first face mask I've tried that felt like GEL all over the face, but I like this out of all the face masks I've used coz it stays put on your face. I find that after 20 minutes, my skin is super soft and smooth and stays on till the next day!

Tips

• RELAX --- I did relaxed (you can see how I relaxed later on lol)
• a lot of my readers commented when I did the first review to let the sheet stay for only 15-20 minutes max, they are right!
  
• Use the excess and rub it all over your knees and elbows.
  

Will I repurchase?

I'd love to!

Where and How much did I purchase this?

This is a gift from dear Beetrice. <--- my skin thanks you girl!

Visual time!!!!

Here's how the sheet looks like



I know, Halloween is OVER!
I should have wore this for Halloween Party!
I do look scary here! :(



And even scarier here! :(



**THUMBS UP SIGN!!!!

It was a better day yesterday!
Thanks to my dear friends who made it better!
Advance Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!
Stay gorgeous and happy!

Happy Thanksgiving! Cherry Culture 20% Off on All Orders!

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....