Thursday, February 23, 2023

Five Beauty Falsies

 

I recently discovered a local lash brand called Five Beauty because they reached out to me and sent me a kit for review.

As most people think that applying false lashes is one of the most difficult step in makeup application, the brand created Adhesive False Eyelashes and Lash Liner Sets!  These are the ultimate beauty essential for women-on-the-go!

Truth be told, most liner glue are easier to apply but since the glue aren't as thick as manually applying them with a lash glue (on tube), I find them not staying longer than the normal way.  And to be honest, I find it normal to apply false lashes after EVERY eye makeup application, but for this particular brand, I think applying falsies on bare eyelid is the way to go for the glue to stick better!  Just imagine, your eyelid full of eyeshadow, the thin line of lash glue won't be as sticky anymore.

Do you get it?

But true enough, these liner adhesives from are so far the best I have tried as of the moment.  No one can change my "old style-way" of lash application but I did use the set for a photoshoot I did.  A studio that does not require me to stay under the sun, to perspire and just several hours of photoshoot.  I cannot imagine this to work for whole day weddings (that's just me) especially for those who are monolided or those with hooded eyelids. A "liner glue" just won't be enough to last the humidity as well.


One tip is to maybe apply a thicker liner.

THICKER LINER = THICKER GLUE.

But again, not all eye shapes would work well with thick liners.  But I am intrigued to try their Crystal Cear Adhesive Liner.

Monday, February 20, 2023

RealMe Watch S

 

Wearing, and flexing my new life partner.  NOT HUMAN by the way :P


The @realmephilippines Watch S is my new companion.  And I have been wearing this so much even when I sleep! 


Just some of the functions I super love!

💜 Monitors my heart rate - especially perfect when I exercise.
💜 Has Blood Oxygen Monitor
💜 16 Sports mode (Super ok to keep me going!)
💜 Notifications on phone calls, text messages and social media apps. You can turn off the rest as your watch will keep vibrating! 😂
💜 Smart control! We took a lot of group photos with the family with just a click on my watch!
💜 Ito talaga! Included are Health reports (sleep analysis, activity reminder, etc…) and my fave is the water reminder 💦- I sometimes spent the whole day without water so ito na talaga - bestfriend na kita! 

I love how it comes with extra "funky" and colorful staps.  If you like the simpler ones, you can always buy them online via Lazada or Shopee.


Got this at Php4,990. Not bad! Changeable straps and you can also personalize the “face” of this watch (another fave!).

Available ONLINE.


Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

 


Thursday, February 16, 2023

GRWM: A Busy Girl's Guide

 

What's up guys!

This look took me less than 10 minutes (5 minutes to be exact) and I do this look whenever I get to meet someone at early hours or I just needed to look makeup and professional enough to make a client believe what I'm saying!  


It really pays to have a good base, a skin that is hydrated enough to accept all the products and can withstand all the friction - i mean brushing, blending, tapping.... you get me right?


Here's a quick video on how I achieved this!  Hope you like it!

Products used ---

  • Mac strobe cream
  • Strokes Brow Sculptor Duo in Deep Brown
  • The Body Shop Full Coverage Concealer
  • Bobbi Brown Longwear Cream Shadow Stick in Sand Dune
  • Kanebo Quad Eyeshadow
  • The Body Shop All-In-One Makeup Face Base Powder  (04)
  • Heroine make prime liquid liner in dark brown
  • MUFE Aqua Resist in Bronze
  • Becca Lowlight/highlight
  • Silkygirl Vitamin Lip Balm in Rose Pink
  • Hourglass Ambient Lightning Edit
  • Benefit Mascara
  • MUFE Mist & Fix



Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

  

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

VT Cosmetics Cica Skincare Products Thoughts

 

This product, I received last year around September or October.  I usually share just my initial thoughts since I do test a lot of skincare products but guess what?  I actually "hit the pan" on all these products from VT Cosmetics.

I tested 3 products from the Brand --

VT Cosmetics Cica Cream (Php1,200)
VT Cosmetics PRO Cica Daily Moisture Mask (Php1,290.00)
VT Cosmetics Cleansing Oil (php1,200)


Here's a quick test on the effectiveness of their cleansing oil.  The product is lightweight and does not blur my eyes.  It does remove certain waterproof makeup but as always, I can't get these close to my eyes so I do extra step on cleansing using gentle eye makeup remover for waterproof mascaras and liners.


I usually apply a good amount all over my face with eyes closed.  I gently massage the product all over making sure to be gentle on the eye area.  I lather it a bit by adding a few amount of water and after a few minutes, I would wash them all off!  The product smells good, does not sting and irritate my sensitive skin and does remove approximately 80% of my full makeup.


If I do wear very heavy makeup, I would use the same product to apply on a cotton pad and gently "melt" the waterproof makeup with cotton pad before I proceed to face wash.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Messy Neat Hair Tutorial

 

Hi Everyone!  How have you been?
It is finally the first day of February!  January seems so long and I can't be the only one who felt that right?

DID YOU KNOW?  That February is my most favorite month of the year? 
Obviously, it is my birth month and this month still has a cool breeze before summer kicks in - I am not a summer girl BTW...I'd rather freeze my toes than perspire!  :P


Thankfully, I live in a tropical country so I only get to choose between 2 seasons - summer and rainy and I would choose ....hmm..in between...and that is FEBRUARY!

Back to the main topic of this post, I wanted to share something ROMANTIC...for the hair.  I have been wanting to do this hairstyle for too long --- long enough to be dated back in 2007 --- I wanted this hairstyle (Messy bun though not ponytail) as my wedding hairstyle but my hairstylist didn't /can't do it!  


Now don't get me wrong, you don't need to get married to do this hairstyle!  You can easily do so with ponytail and I am sharing some hacks you guys!

Imagine --- HOHUM PONYTAIL ...



To THIS! ......