Gift Idea: For Moms-To-Be and Moms

 

October 28.  A few days left and November is here.  
After Halloween and All Saints Day, what's in my mind is Christmas Gift Shopping!  I have to start early as I am always the last-minute-shopper kind of gal!  This year, I'll make it different.  I will shop as early as now also taking advantage of Double Digit sales on E-Commerce platforms.  

11.11 HERE I COME!

Let's start with my favorite gift ideas - for Moms and Moms-to-Be ...or JUST BECAUSE.  Because these products I recently discovered are good for EVERYONE!

Element Mom is a toxin-free skincare for pregnancy and beyond.  Based from research, this band was founded during the height of COVID Pandemic year 2020.  So this is a baby brand.  For someone who got the chance to test this out when this brand is just starting out, I am honored!

Element Mom Mega Moisturizing Stretch Marks Cream

Php1,495.00

Available at LAZADA

My Favorite Face Brushes

 

I have been reviewing a lot of brushes for the past years.  From high end brands to the most inexpensive ones, it is funny how I never shared my top picks!  I mean not everyone can invest on a set of brushes so today, I am sharing my top 4+1 brushes that I can't live without.

1. Foundation Brush

I never use this type of brush to "blend" my base, instead, I use this to apply the right amount of product seamlessly to my skin.  This is a nice brush to also apply concealer.  The flat side of the brush gives ample "coverage" so I don't need to use a lot of product because the brush does not absorb as much product as sponges.

Foundation brush brand: Estee Lauder

2. Oval Brush

The Oval Brush came out in the latter part of the Beauty Game.  Though I do not talk much about these type of brushes, I pick them up a lot. (if you zoom closer, you can see how worn out the this brush is!) 

How do I use this brush?  I apply a good amount of concealer (usually in Doe Foot applicator) and use this brush to blend the concealer on the undereye area and it gives off a perfect coverage.  With the extra product on brush, I sweep it on the sides of my nose, chin and other areas of my face and it immediately covers spots and redness!  I can do my makeup half the time because of this brush, 

Oval Brush Brand: Etude House

How to Apply Cheek Tint Seamlessly

 

At this stage and time, there more brands coming up with Cheek Tints!  One brand that I honestly LOVE and collect all the tints are from Benefit.  

Benetint is my ultimate fave and it made me love the brand from the start.  But afterwards, Cha Cha Tint won my heart and I even repurchased many bottles for Professional gigs.  After throwing out a lot of the tints - as a little goes a long way and they expired on me.  I am glad to try one of the newer shades PLAY TINT - God save me, they are coming up with more shades pa!

Benefit's Play Tint is honestly so easy to use.  But easy may be for me, but not for you!  So here's a quick tutorial on how to apply tints (in general) seamlessly!

All you need is a Tint of choice and a STIPPLING BRUSH.

Steps:

1. If tints are natural-looking, complete your base makeup first without setting with powder.
2. Apply cheektint at the back of hand or a dish, grab a few amount of product with your Stippling brush.  Tap excess on tissue, hand or dish before applying straight on cheeks.
3. Stipple the product on cheeks gently and if the tint is super pigmented, blend out excess using a clean sponge..
4. If the effect is too much on your cheeks, diffuse the color by adding powder foundation on top.

This method will definitely create a seamless blush look!  See the result?

Vodana Glam Wave Curler Review

 

If you type in hair curlers on this blog's search box, you will probably see that for someone who has only 1 head of hair, I do own a number of hair tools!  Don't get me wrong, hairstyling was my first love that is why I studied hair cutting and hair styling first before I studied make up artistry.  

I am frustrated with curling and styling my hair.  I used to sit for hours practicing at my own hair and that includes buying various tools to create the hairstyle I want.  At the end of the day, aside from a good curling tool, you also need a good pair of hands with loads of practice to achieve the hairstyle we all want.

Just like this BEACH WAVES!

A few years ago, I watched this light Korean Drama called True Beauty.  In this story, this girl, who has bad skin learned to do makeup and style her hair to look pretty!  On episode 1, my eyes got caught with this cute pastel-colored curling iron she used and I researched the brand right away -- Korean brand VODANA.  At that time, it was close to impossible to buy this brand because I have to either physically go to Korea or buy from their website which is way more expensive to have it shipped locally.

Thankfully, with the advancement of online shopping (No Thanks to COVID by the way for all the lockdown), I was able to find a Korean seller via Lazada who sells VODANA products.   I did a lot of research and finally went for 32mm size.  

For your reference:

• 32mm is equivalent to 1.25 inches
• 36mm is equivalent to 1.5 inches
• 40mm is equivalent to 1.75 inches

I already own a 1.5 inches iron which I bought more than a decade ago - Read Remington Review

And with  my hair length, I knew 40mm won't do much as the weather calls for CURL NOW- STRAIGHT in 60Seconds! :P

It was an easy-peasy decision and thankfully, the color PURPLE is available as I was left with only Black or Purple.  BORAHAE BTW to fellow ARMYs!

I got the best time of my life curling as soon as I received the VODANA GLAM WAVE CURLER (Php3,134.00)

AMW says ---

Silkygirl Lipstick for Dry Lips

 

You have dry lips?
YES? YES? YES?

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I probably have one of the most dehydrated lips as a Beauty Blogger here in the Philippines! :P  For once, I am quite proud of it huh?  :P

That said, I can't seem to enjoy Matte Lipsticks like most Beauty Reviewers.  They can show close up gorgeous lips while I can't - you'll just see a SEA OF CRACKS :P  So anyhoo, I am sharing lipsticks that I am proud to wear daily!

So anyways, SilkyGirl is a drugstore brand that has been making rounds in the Beauty world.  They are inexpensive yet most of their products deliver.  I have always been a fan of their Matte Cushion Foundation, their Eyeliner pencil is an unsung hero - glides on so smoothly and stays!

They have been releasing new products - including fragrances but these 2 lippies caught my attention immediately.

SilkyGirl Moisture Balm Lipcolor
Php275.00
Available at LazMall

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