BLK Cosmetics K-Beauty Launch

I have seen Anne Curtis used her newest line of K-Beauty makeup from BLK Cosmetics a couple of times during her Instagram Stories or Instagram Live.  I got intrigued with the products as the shades are gorgeous, wearable by every single Filipina!  That's why I make it a point to attend her Grand Launch last Tuesday April 2, 2019 at Happy Garden Cafe.

According to Anne: "A lot of this collection is inspired by the feels of K-Drama.  Aside from that, the collection is also inspired by the season of Spring, though it's summer all-around in the Philippines, we wanted shades that would look super fresh and romantic.  The shades are based from flowers and nature."

As I swatched all the products, I knew this will be a huge hit as I am inspired to create a K-Beauty look myself!  Are you ready to check out the products included in this collection?  (P.S. 90% of the stocks were sold out when it was first released at Lazada!)

Clinique Cheek Pop Review

Aside from changing your lipstick color midday, the easiest way to change your makeup midday is by changing the color of your cheeks!  I love to bring with me several shades whenever I'm off for different events in a day, and one blusher brand that I find so cute to bring and works really well is the Clinique Cheek pop!

This vibrant, yet natural-looking cheek color has a virtually powderless finish. The silky-smooth, stay-true formula is available in a range of shades for every skin tone. It makes creating that just-pinched look simply effortless.

I Wonder: What's Your Current Makeup Look?

Comes 2019, my overall makeup style and look suddenly made a huge U-turn!  For someone who can't survive without eyeliner - I find myself skipping this and all my liquid liners are turning dry now!  That's not it, my brows aren't as perfect and I actually like 'em bushy and very natural!  

I don't know about you, but I saw the huge change!  Don't get me wrong, I still prettify myself the Nikki-way whenever I go out for special events, hosting jobs etc... but on most days you see me looking like this as my default makeup look!

I also find myself picking on coral, peach or orange eyeshadow more than browns!  It must be the quest for youthful look!  Well sharing this observation of mine because as time goes on I'm sure my makeup look will change once again!

Now this got me interested, what's your current makeup style or look?
I'd love to see a photo of you or read your comments!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Welcome to my skincare arsenal - with the NEW Clinique iD!

If you know my skincare journey, you'll know that my blog started with my quest for a good skincare regiment that would work for my dry, very sensitive skin.

It was healed all because of Clinique DDML and Moisture Surge.  I cannot count how many times I've repurchased the said set because it really works.

Fast forward to today, because the said product works for me, it did not only kept my skin hydrated, it actually healed my skin to the point I can freely test and try out different skincare brands!

And why do I try and use other skincare brands?  Aside from the fact that I am a Beauty Blogger and testing out skincare products is actually part of the "fun" of Beauty Blogging, I find that the Clinique DDML and Moisture surge line is great for hydration but lacking on some other department - we all know I'm not getting any younger so I'm definitely aiming for skincare products that has anti-aging properties.  Same as you, you may have issues on pores or uneven skin tone, it is but more practical to look for a skincare product that targets your skin concerns.

Clinique iD answers all that!

According to Clinique website ---

Concentrated actives in the cartridge visibly reduce the look of pores and retexturize skin. With continued use, see visible improvement in skin texture.

Choose from three hydration bases*:

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+™
Hydrates all day. Helps strengthen skin’s moisture barrier, so more moisture stays in. Slips on easily, absorbs quickly. Protects against skin-damaging pollution.

Dramatically Different™ Oil-Control Gel
Combines all-day oil-free hydration with skin-strengthening ingredients. Balances and refreshes oilier skin types. Slips on easily, absorbs quickly. Protects against skin-damaging pollution.

Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Jelly
Delivers 24-hour hydration repair plus pollution protection. Clean Shield Technology™ locks in the good—like moisture—and filters out the bad. Strengthens skin’s moisture barrier and improves resiliency. Unique water-jelly texture feels fresh, penetrates quickly.

Generation Happy Skin Active Love Your Lips Intense Color Butter Balm Review

After the very successful launch of #KathxHappySkin , Kathryn Bernardo did it again this time with Generation Happy Skin Active! Do those who aren't into working out or do not have a gym membership, sweat not!  This isn't exactly made just for those who workout, but this works for EVERYONE and after trying out the Love Your Lips Intense Color Butter Balm, I am definitely using this OUTSIDE the gym!

Checking out their website, I can see that there are a total of 4 shades - Bliss, Free, Powerful and Fierce.  I wish they would come up with more shades because I am in love with the texture.

I got to test 2 shades out of the 4 - Powerful and Fierce.

Generation Happy Skin Active 

Love your Lips Intense Color Butter Balm

Php349.00 each

Lips as soft as butter but a formula as light as a feather. The LOVE YOUR LIPS Intense Color Butter Balm SPF 15 actively protects and softens dry lips, thanks to the smooth, buttery moist formula. Intensely pigmented, this vegan, paraben-free lip butter provides a lasting power of two hours with a natural mint extract that cools and refreshes lips.