I Wonder: "What's The Best Pencil Eyeliner for You?"

Happy Friday folks!!! :)

Gosh! It's flooded around here due to heavy rain! I do hope everyone out there will be safe!!!

Weekend! I will be leaving a question I've wanted to ask for so long. I myself have used a couple of "well known" supposedly...long lasting eye pencils! But do they really work for us?? For our country's unpredictable weather?

Before I share my reviews on eye pencils next week. I want to hear you out. What's the best eye pencil you've tried? And why do you think it's your favorite?

I know a teacher of mine from the school taught me that she's never comfortable using pencil alone without the eye sealant! But I'm still keeping my fingers crossed, who knows? There's an exception out there?

AMW (Askmewhats lol) requirements:

• no budge
• no smudge
• water proof
• not overly expensive

It's not a huge requirement right? lol
So spill in yours!
I'd love to know!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy

Beatrilicious is Back! So are Harem Pants!

Would you wear the Harem Pants trend?

After 10,000 years, Beatrilicious is back in contributing something to Askmewhats! I had so many things to share, so many thoughts in my mind I wanted to share for so long but I didn't have the time to sit and organize it all! But hey, it's better late than never, right?

Harem pants is like the MC Hammer pants we all knew back in the 90's. Just a trivia, MC Hammer was a famous rapper in the early 90's. I think he was a contemporary of Vanilla Ice, who popularized the infamous Ice Ice Baby! hahaha But if you aren't familiar with it, you can just imagine Princess Jasmine's outfit in the Disney animated movie Aladdin. It is often defined as "baggy pants which goes fitted at the ankle area, with side flaps on the hip that button at the waiste area". But this trend is taking a different direction now compared as seen in the Spring/Summer and Fall 2009 runway collections of several designers. Some celebrities have been caught with this trend. Are you brave enough to join the harem bandwagon?

Here are some tips in wearing harem pants should you decide to embrace the trend:

1. Don't wear it with flats. It's best to wear them if you have gladiator heels or chunky heels.
2. Don't pair it with a busy top such as those with ribbons, ruffles, etc. Stick to a basic and plain one because the attention has to be with the harem pants.
3. Keep the top fitted to achieve a balanced look and to make it flattering.

Take the cue from Beyonce, Sienna Miller, and Dianne Kruger who were spotted wearing their harems.

**photo from Stylebakery.com

**photo from peoplestylewatch

With the recession, we all have to be practical in spending and be a certified recessionista! If we can get the same look for less, why splurge right? (I’m Nikki’s clone in being a princess of good buys! ) For all those readers living in the Philippines, I’m sharing a little secret of mine! You can raid your nearest SM Department Store, which has a wide variety of harem pants to choose from for only…. 599 pesos or around USD $12! It’s definitely a steal, right?! Here’s a picture for you to see what it lools like. Shanna also wore her harem pants she uncovered from her closet way before.

Thanks to Nikki for doing our Barbie pink inspired makeup

BIG THANKS to Ms. Sophia for taking our photos wholeheartedly using her ever reliable camera phone during our lunch break hahaha!

Some really can’t stand this trend and find it weird
while some can see themselves wearing one.
So the million dollar question is:

To wear or not to wear?

XOXO,
Beatrilicious

Askmewhats Reviews: Mineraux Skin Perfecting Mineral Foundation

A couple of months ago, I've attended the Mineraux Launch and posted about their site being fully operational comes June! The month is July! As I took a peek at their site, I am so happy it's fully operational! Check out www.mineraux.com.ph!

My dear reader and turned out to be friend Nancy *waves hi!* messaged me and asked me about the Mineraux Foundation. A perfect way to answer her query by sharing this review to her and to everyone else! :)

Introducing
Mineraux Skin Perfecting Minerals
Foundation

Mineraux Foundation says ---

Finely-milled minerals that provide medium to heavy coverage
Natural finish

Contains: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Sericite, Iron Oxide, Magnesium Stearate, and Boron Nitride

Ingredients imported from USA and Canada. Packaged and perfected in the Philippines

Available in:
Cool Fair
Cool Medium
Warm Fair
Warm Medium
Warm Medium-Tan
Olive Fair
Olive Medium
Olive Medium-Tan
Neutral Fair
Neutral Medium
Neutral Medium-Tan

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• Medium to full coverage, depending on your application
• no allergies and doesn't irritate my skin
• doesn't leave my dry skin drier
• matte but at the same time exudes a nice "glow"
• locally available
• affordable as a little product goes a long way
• evens out uneven skin tone
• many shades to choose from
• website: Uses real life photos, easier to check out the shades
• website: easy to navigate and very easy to the eyes
  

Cons

• if you have very oily skin, retouching is needed as I have dry skin but I see the sites of my nose oil up a bit after half a day
  

Overall

This is part of my daily mineral foundation rotation between Ellana (my favorite) and Joppa (another favorite), since I lightened up a bit due to the rainy season, I alternate Ellana and Mineraux Foundation because the shades are more matched!

Mineraux Skin Perfecting Mineral Foundation is definitely promising and it's a wonderful fact that it's a local brand. Though the products are sourced from suppliers in the US and Canada, it is nice to know that each product are chosen with the basis of Pinay needs!

I don't want to be quoted but I would compare the texture of the Mineraux Foundation to somewhat similar to Joppa Foundation. The same heavy coverage it can give with a very light feel! (this is my opinion)

With the price and cheap shipping rate as you purchase it locally, I think this is definitely something we can look into for our mineral needs :D

Did you know that?

I still love my Mineraux Beach Tan Bronzer!!! It's still reigning as my top fave blush!

Tips

• always try on applying mineral foundation using various brush to find the right one, I prefer using my Ecotools Kabuki brush
• to prevent "powder" look, spritz on Evian/Mac fix+ or Charged water on your face after buffing the mineral foundation
• use a concealer brush, buff on the foundation to the taklon concealer brush and pat on spots --- VOILA! You have a mineral concealer!
  

Will I repurchase?

Not sure, I still have a lot left!

Where to purchase and how much?

At Mineraux website
10g jar: Php 330 (approx $6.90)
20g jar: Php 500 (approx $10.42)
30g jar: Php 600 (approx $12.50)

Shade: Neutral Medium
Thanks sis Jamie
for helping me choose the shade



Nothing on my face except
Mineraux Foundation
n Neutral Medium

Before I end this post, I checked out the Mineraux site and found that they will be extending their 20% discount on ALL items purchased during the whole month of July! Definitely a perfect timing and reason to try their products!

Let me know if you're purchasing!
What are you getting?
Keep smilin!
Stay Happy!

Askmewhats Reviews: Inuovi Colours D36 in Lollipop

Great day everyone! How's the middle part of the week treating you? Me, I've been looking stressed the past few weeks because of some challenges that came my way, though I survived it, my face is still recovering and getting back to its LIFE! In times like these, the least cosmetics used on the face is the best option! So I've been using mostly blushes and lipsticks the past few days just to give myself a temporary face lift! Getting the right kind of "blush" and "glow" helps a lot!

I have been using iNuovi Colours D36 in Lollipop the past few days! So it's time for me to share what's on my mind for this "space aged" looking product :D

Inuovi Colours D36 says ---

Our top selling range of pressed pigment blusher that applies silky soft onto the skin for a beautiful and even finish. Enriched with natural UV filters and anti-ageing agents to protect the skin. Can be used as both blusher and eyeshadow. Available in an array of matte, shimmery and sparkling shades.

Net weight 3gms

Shades available in 24 shades

Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Nylon-12, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Cetyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Preservative, Colourant

How to apply

Swirl a brush across the color pan to pick up colors and apply to face or eye area

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• pigmented
• natural looking
• multi-functional, can be used as eyeshadow and blush
• can be depotted and can fit an ELIANTO e/s palette
• color looks very natural on cheeks
• lasts quite sometime, no need to retouch too much
• very soft on skin when applied, the pressed pigment is finely milled
• I like it that this blush is not too matte and not too shimmery
  

Cons

• not readily available locally! iNuovi, come to the Philippines please! :P
• packaging! I had a hard time putting this inside the traincase! Too bulky

Overall

I love blush colors that looks natural! I like the "inner glow" instead of the "POW! Look at me! I'm wearing a blush" kind of cheeks!

Lollipop is such a sweet color, it's a peachy color with a very tiny hint of "shimmer" that's almost invisible to the eye but came out really soft and natural on photos!


Tips

• apply this using a big fan brush for lighter glow and a blush brush for a nice "blush" on the apples of the cheeks
• swirl once or twice, do not swirl too much as you don't need that much of a blusher!
• depot this if you may to save up storage space
• always make sure to apply powder or foundation all over face before applying blush to make the overall look neat
• for fairer skin: Apply sparingly for a natural look, apply more to get a more dramatic blush
• for darker skin: Apply more for the Lollipop shade to show up.
  

Will I repurchase?

YES! If I chance up their store again, I will definitely repurchase!

Where can you purchase and how much?

At Sasa Stores in other countries.
On Inuovi Professional E-shop for $19.50 (approx Php900) Shipping not included.

Shade: Lollipop

Dipped the brush
2x on the blush
and blended well

You can see the nice healthy glow it creates

Just to give you an overall look
for the Lollipop blush color
I only applied iNuovi Litebase foundation
all over and iNuovi Colours D36 in Lollipop

Tell me what's your favorite makeup item this week?
Have a wonderful day!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Askmewhats Reviews: Aladdin Pocket Wet Tissue

I am a clean freak! I make sure to use clean tools no matter how many people I do makeup for in a day! I started off spraying my brush with brush cleansers in between, the problem with it is that it's time consuming because I have to wait for a couple of minutes for the brushes to dry up!

Buying brush cleanser wipes on the other hand will make me poor as I use a lot of wipes in ONE gig! How can I save up? I've decided to go for wet wipes! Of course, there's always a requirement!

• non drying
• disinfectant
• kills germs
• inexpensive as compared to brush cleaner wipes
  

This is a review of a wipes that's not commercialized!

Aladdin Pocket Wet Tissue
In premium pack 70 sheets

and Small Pack
in 20 sheets

Aladdin Pocket Wet Tissue says ---

It is a handy item for people who are always on the go. It can be used for removing dirt, or simply for cooling down. Aladdin Wet Tissues are safe to use and efficient in killing germs on the hands or body. It is also disinfectant which helps clean surfaces thoroughly. It also has antioxidant properties that help reduce the damage caused by free radicals.

Aladdin Wet Tissue contains:

Antibac - cleansing element designed to kill germs on the hands or body
Vitamin E - antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by unstable substances
Aloe Vera - nutritional qualities and antioxidant properties
No Formaldehyde - cancer causing substance that is used to manufacture building materials and produce many household products.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• no alcohol scent
• vitamin E and aloe included is great for the skin!
• the sheets are thick and NEVER tears

• non-drying, if my dry skin itches, I use this to wipe to "soothe" my skin, it works (but this is only temporary)
• cute packaging!
• multi-functional, can be used to wipe skin, dirty area or even used to clean your brushes TEMPORARILY!

• has manufactured date included, so you'll know if product is old or new

Cons

• not readily available everywhere, have to order online
• if you are into reading labels, you can only read this if you can read Korean :)
• the small pack tissue gets a bit drying at the middle part of usage

Overall

I seriously feel that there's so many wipes out there, it is difficult to be loyal to one. What makes me drawn into the Aladdin wipes? The fragrance free and alcohol free factor! How can it clean or disinfect if it's alcohol-free? These wipes have anti-bacterial ingredients that can still kill germs MINUS the dryness. I seriously love the non-drying part of these wipes as compared to others! :D

I personally would like to purchase the big packs as it's more affordable plus it doesn't get dried up easily as the smaller pack. Bringing a huge pack takes up a lot of space in your bag though. I carry the big packs around for gigs and the smaller one for everyday use! :)


Tips

• whatever packs you choose, always seal the sticker correctly to maintain the wipes' wetness

• if you adore the product, do purchase them in wholesale for free shipping and free pack of wipes!
• after wiping them on my hands, I also include wiping them on my elbows and arms! :D
  
• I did say this can kill germs but do not use this all the time and forget to go to the faucet! LOL Washing your hands and stuffs with soap and water is still the best!
  

Will I repurchase?

Yes

Where can you purchase and how much?

Small Pack is Php40.00 (less than $1.00) / 20 sheets
Premium Pack is Php130 (approx $2.50) / 70 sheets
Can be purchased by clicking here

To show the size difference

Before using
Aladdin Wet Tissue

(you can click both photos to enlarge
and see the difference)

After

Unless you've got microscopic eyes, you won't see much difference but I do feel the soothing sensation of Aloe.

Any wipes you're using right now? Or you don't even bother to use any?
I am seriously an alcohol user! I have a small bottle in my bag! But having wipes once in awhile to wipe the public restroom and areas you feel that could have the most germs would be great! It's never bad to be cautious! :D

Keep smilin'
Stay Happy
Stay germ-free! :D