A Subtle Contour Powder for Fair Complexion!

Remember my favorite daily contour powder from Pony Effect?  If you don't, feel free to click link HERE and reread my old post!  I loved it so much I actually hit the pan and I don't know if I get to order from Althea again because they are always out-of-stock.

Yes, I have a couple of nice-looking contour powders for the face that I use on a daily basis but there are really days I'm craving for that super natural contour powder that looks almost seamless and invisible to the naked eye.  

What's the point of applying if it looks invisible you say?

Well, it gives a nice effect on Photos and #AMWIgStories ! hahaha Arte no?  But hey, a girl gotta do something to look nice for you guys!  #GroupHug nga!

So back to my subtle contour powder story!  The Pony Effect Contour Powder in Crony has a bit of a warmer undertone and some of you can see that on my review post!  Today, I'm sharing the same effect but this time, on a cooler undertone and you don't need to log online to purchase one!  It is easily accessible in Inglot Stores!

Inglot Freedom System HD Sculpting Powder

Shade 505

Php750.00

 Perfect product to contour and sculpt your face, enhancing only the best features and diverting attention from any imperfections. With high pigment colour concentration and translucent coverage the illusion of a more structured face can be achieved without the excess product.

Celeteque Eyebrow Defining KIT Review

 When Celeteque created their own Cosmetics line under DermaCosmetics+ , I've reviewed a couple of their makeup products in this blog but took some time to use their Eyebrow Defining Kit because I've got my "Loyalty" on some brow products that I can't seem stay away from them.

But since receiving a couple of requests for a review on this particular product, I pulled out the shade Medium Brown just because I think it's the safest and easiest color to wear!

Housed in a simple plastic white packaging with the brand printed (similar packaging to ALL their makeup products), I like it that they are simple and straightforward.

In here, you get a KIT and they mean it when they say it's a KIT!  You get a Brow Powder, a Brow Wax and a dual-ended brush!  I am actually impressed!

Celeteque DermoCosmetics+ Eyebrow Defining KIT Review Says ---

Céleteque® DermoCosmetics TM Eyebrow Defining Kit is a 2-in-1 formulation of a Tinted Wax and a color complementing Eyebrow Powder for well-defined brows.*

SNOE FLASH ON Instant Lash Extension Mascara KIT Review

In all honesty, I do not wear mascara on a daily basis, I almost do not wear them at all (that explains why I don't review a lot of mascaras nowadays).  

Why?

Well, either my lashes are turning shorter than ever or I'm not easily impressed with mascaras anymore after most of my favorites seem to be discontinued.

Most of the time, you'll see me in person fully made up with either bare lashes or falsies! 

When Snoe Flash On Instant Lash Extrension Mascara KIT arrived at my doorstep, I gave it a try right away and did an #AMWIgStories .  Honestly speaking, it didn't do so much on sparse lashes like mine but I was impressed for many reasons!

Well, firstly, this is locally made brand so I'm excited and proud of it!  Now, this KIT comes with 2 products - a Gel Mascara and a Lash Fiber (Php999.00).

Product Description

It is very important to follow instructions for the product to work!

Flash On Instant Lash Extension Mascara is a three-step lash extension system that includes a mascara gel base/ sealer and nylon lash fibers. Unlike traditional mascaras, this system contains lightweight nylon fibers that adhere to your own lashes so you easily get longer, thicker and dramatically beautiful lashes within seconds.

Bare Pop and Raspberry Pop For Me and You

When I pick a green tube of Clinique Lipsticks, I always know in my heart (whether I look at the shade name or not) that the color will always come out natural.  That's how I think they were for the past years.

But recently, after the launch of Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer and Liquid Color, I knew the brand is changing their lip color game!

Thankfully, these lippies have the same luxurious-feel with a weightless formulation thus giving my lips that strong, bold and saturated color without drying out my already dry lips!  And because it is Clinique, they have the same Fragrance-Free, Allergy-Tested promise!

Related feature: Clinique Pop Matte in Blushing Pop

And because they are good, I'm so glad I got 2 new shades (sample sizes though but good enough for travel)

L-R Clinique Pop in Bare Pop and Raspberry Pop

Same tube packaging that features the same shade of the lipstick inside which I honestly LOVE!

Stop and Smell the Coffee

It was more than a month ago, March 10, 2018 to be exact when my dad fell off the stairs.  He was confined in a hospital for series of tests for 2 days and he was released as everything "seems fine".

As much as the results were all good, dad became restless, he can't move much due to pain and his usual activities which he does on his own is turning out to be a major challenge.

Fast forward to 2 weeks after the fall, I visited him as usual to feed him and give him some TLC (massage!).  I asked him what he wanted to eat - noodles, rice or congee.  And all I heard was mumble.  He can't seem to speak anymore.  

We brought him to the Emergency Room and we learned his left brain suffered stroke and his speech was the first target.  The news drained me - I felt like a kid all over again.  I wanted to cry but I needed to stay strong at the same time.  

Everyday seems to go by pretty quickly.  My usual crazy schedule became crazier as I need to insert hospital visits in between mommy duties.  It was tiring - yes, but it was something me and my siblings chose to do!

There's always a silver lining (as they say), true enough, there is a glimmer of light!  My dad is currently home and settled, he is still having difficulties in communicating and we need help with Speech Therapy but at least, I know he's safer! 

But, as for any machine - in my case, my body.  Overwork means my body is finally going downhill.  I have difficulties waking up in the morning and I feel sleepy and tired midday.  Don't worry, I'm not depending on coffee to give me the instant boost of energy, I actually stopped drinking for quite some time surviving some days without coffee or maximum of 1 cup a day!  That's a huge change considering I'm a 3-4 cups drinker!

Top: SM Woman
Pants: Zalora
Shoes: Shoegar

Today, I realized that I need to slow down a bit.  While waiting for my son in school, I've decided to OPEN my laptop not to work but to write this personal post to share with you that my life, other peoples' lives and YOUR life isn't perfect.  We are all carrying a certain baggage on a daily basis but we try our best to put a "happy mask" on our faces because life needs to goes on! 

The world won't stop just for you. 

With my dad's stroke episode and my mom's near-death experience several years ago, I realized, I need to STOP and SMELL the COFFEE (Figuratively).  We need to stop and enjoy life because we may never know when our coffee will get bitter or worst, stale!  

And since we're on the topic of coffee, the relaxation happened at Figaro Coffee Banawe, it wasn't the greatest place to "tambay" as the electric plugs aren't working and at some point (or some area of the room at 2nd floor), it gets hot with the sun coming through.

But as I said: STOP AND SMELL THE COFFEE