I Wonder: " Does Packaging Make You Spend More?"

Happy Friday!!!  Thanks for all the lovely comments I get on each posts that I make, it really gave me the drive to create better articles daily for my blog to be very helpful to some of you out there. And I learn so much from reading comments too!  So thank you...thank you...thank you.

When I posted my review yesterday on the Revlon Custom Creations Foundation, I did mention that the packaging intrigued me so much that a couple or negative reviews didn't stop me from purchasing,

That's where my weekend "I Wonder" question comes in...

"Does Packaging for both Cosmetics and Makeup 

Make You Want To Spend More?"

AMW says ---

For skincare, it'll be great if a product comes in with good packaging but I wouldn't mind if they don't as what's important for me is the quality of the skincare product.  See how much I love my Clinique Skincare products evenhough some of their packaging are just...blah?

As for cosmetics, I would still go for quality.  I know, I broke down with the Revlon Custom Creations Foundation, but to my defense, the rest of my purchases are based on quality!  And it's not like it was a crappy product!  *being defensive*

I am sure everyone would go for quality, but once, have you purchased something you think is similar to what you own but you just can't help it because the packaging is just too cute?  Are you one of those who went crazy with the Stila Barbie Collection, the MAC Hello Kitty or even the Paul & Joe Disney collection?

 

.............................. *still waiting for your answer*

Don't worry, I'm sure you're not alone, I guess in some way or another, we are all guilty of it, no wonder several beauty companies are quite smart in packaging and repacking their products.

Before I end this post,  let me admit something... I purchased my first Paul & Joe product because of it's packaging too!  Whew, I'm glad the quality's not crappy :)

I know...flowers again huh? *winks*
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NU107 Rock Awards 2009 Free Tickets

Dear Philippine Readers:

15 people will get 2 FREE tickets to the NU107 Rock Awards 2009 happening on October 30 at the World Trade Center.

Simply upload a photo of your recent* Levi's purchase with proof of  purchase and tag it as Levi's Loop on Facebook. First 15 people to upload  their photo get the tickets. Redemption details will be emailed upon
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Levi's Loop members can also use their points to redeem tickets. 2 tickets
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To know more about the NU107 Rock Awards 2009, visit
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Tickets are sold at Ticketnet.

*Any purchase from October 1-29, 2009.

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Revlon Custom Creations Foundation in Light Review

How dare you Jessica Alba, for saying: "This shade is mine, go get your own"

AMW Reviews: L'oreal True Match Blush in Apricot Kiss

My Aunt who lives in Canada, loves makeup as much as I do knew about my passion for makeup. When my Uncle visited us a couple of weeks ago, she gave me a couple of makeup and that includes the L'oreal True Match Super-Blendable Blush in Apricot Kiss. Just by merely looking at the packaging, I can totally see that the blush shade is wearable and great for daily use! How does it fair? Is it worth the lemming? Should I purchase more from this line? Seriously, I'm not sure if it's sold down here, I haven't seen them around yet.

L'oreal True Match Blush says ---

True Match Blush flawlessly complements your skin's tone and texture. Coordinates perfectly with True Match Makeup, Powder, Concealer and Bronze Glow. True-to-life shades precisely match your skin tone and undertone, leaving you with the most natural flush of color imaginable.

Available in 12 natural shades.

Ingredients:
Talc, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilesquioxane, Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Cetyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Methylparaben, Glycerin, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Silica, isobutylparaben, Propylparaben.

AMW says ---

Pros

• shade is decent
• sheer and natural looking
  
• texture is smooth
• goes on sheer and shade is build-able
• has mirror, helps a lot on retouching
• has angled blush brush, though its not great quality, its still great for emergency touch ups
  
• price range is ok for the amount of product you get
  

Cons

• does not last long
• plastic case that looks a bit cheap
• a bit too powder so if you brush it with your blush brush, a lot of products are wasted
  

Overall

This is a very pretty warm peachy shade. This shade does remind of a bit of NARS Orgasm and Super Orgasm in between. But again, though this range is quite pretty as it caters more to people like me who loves the natural flush, I find that it does not stay long! Not even half a day which is a big no-no for me! For it's price, its not bad or if you're someone who doesn't mind retouching blush the whole day, this is an ok product to take along!

Tips

• to prevent harsh streaks, use a fluffy blush brush in application
• to use as blush: apply on apples of cheeks and blending upwards
  
• to use as a tanner: apply areas where to sun hits directly
• do not drop this blush or any other makeup! lol
• use a similar shade of cream blush prior to application of this to help make the blush stays longer
• do not swirl the blush brush too much as it's very powdery so you grab a lot of product in one swirl equals product wastage
  

Will I repurchase?

No, this is a nice blush but it's not a big WOW for me

Where to purchase and how much?

At Walgreens for $9.99 (approx Php469.00)
At Ulta for $8.99 (approx Php423.00)
At CVS for $8.79 (approx Php413.00)

Closer look to the packaging
Mirror and Brush



Close up look on Apricot Kiss
with and without flash



Using L'oreal True Match Blush in Apricot
on Cheeks

Hope my review is helpful!
If you can find them locally, please do give me a holler on their price so we can share it to the readers who wants to know :)
Thanks and have a wonderful day!

Keep smilin'
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I Nuovi Professional's "Dollar for a Fan Contest"

Hi Everyone!

Another contest update! I love sharing finds such as these!

I NUOVI Professional wants YOU to earn a chance to shop absolutely FREE!

How?

Simply drop an email titled "Dollar for a Fan" to your friends explaining why they should join I Nuovi Professional on Facebook and cc mail@inuovi.com.

For every friend that joins them I Nuovi as a fan on facebook, you get to earn ONE I Nuovi (US) Dollar (Note: Maximum of 200 I Nuovi Dollars). Accumulate to redeem for products on I Nuovi website! So if you have 100 friends who joined them, you get 100 I Nuovi Dollars to spend! That's easy!

Please follow directions and please include these on the email for you to qualify:

1. Your name
2. Your FB username
3. Your country
4. Why your friends should join http://www.facebook.com/inuovipro

Remember to leave a message on their wall and let them know how many friends you have emailed. The top 13 fans with the most referrals will win! Goodluck! Contest will run til October 31, 2009.

This is one exciting contest!
Your speed and number of friends are votal to win this game!!!

Goodluck!
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Stay happy!