The "Miss Independent" Look

I've tried Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks Blush a couple of times in the past.  I love the shades and loved how wearable they are for all Filipinas.

I remembered the launch of Pink Sugar a couple of years ago, the brand owner talked about them being open for suggestions, they love to hear their customers' suggestions and requests and true enough, they've been doing so through the years and they kept on coming up with innovative products.

Products such as the Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks DUO Cheek Color.  Because multi-tasking products are a thing right now, I'm glad they came up with a DUO cheek blush palette which would give us more options to have 2-3 blush shades!

Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks Duo Cheek Color

Combos: Miss Independent & Paris Lights, Summer Nights & Miss Independent

Miss Independent & Sin City, Miss Independent & Morocco 

Php349.00 each

Pink Sugar Lush Lips on my lips!

Pink Sugar does not need to prove me anything when it comes to their lip products.  I have been recommending their liquid lipsticks for so long!  

My favorite is their Sugar Tints, they are included in my top-3 liquid lipsticks to try if you have very dry lips!  

Then the brand came up with something else, it's called Lush Lips and I immediately found myself reaching out for this product even after testing them out!

I got these 6 shades to try and work with and here's a photo collage for you to see the shades side by side.

Pink Sugar Lush Lips

Php299.00

Our smooth liquid lipstick provides ultimate comfort 

while delivering awesome color payoff with its unique long-wearing formula.

Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret All Day Matte Powder Review

As a Beauty Blogger and Professional Make Up Artist, I always advice my students, trainees and beauty-loving friends to always use Powder Foundation to set their makeup for full coverage and use powder to retouch for the whole day!  

What's the difference between a Powder Foundation and a Powder?

Powder foundation has more coverage while powder is there just to set everything, lessen shine and keep everything in place minus the added coverage.  So no need to belt out those Chinese Opera whenever you pile on face powders because they are as natural as you first applied your makeup in the morning!

No matter what they say about Korean glow-y skin, every Filipinas I talk to wanted their skin to be matte especially in our weather!  So I am not surprised Pink Sugar came up with several shades of their Our Lil' Secret All Day Matte Powder and I tested this product and here's what I have to say.

Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret All Day Matte Powder

shades: Light Warm, Beige and Medium Beige

Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret All Day Matte Powder Says ---

These Lips Don't Lie

So, you all know how much I love the shades Pink Sugar came up with release after release.  This batch is no exception!  I am loving all the shades and loving the fun names too!

Check out these 7 new shades that I think you can check out because I am sure there will be at least one that would work for you! 

In a glance, I can easily pick the shade/s that works well on my skin tone --- can you spot them?

I separated them in naturals/neutrals and...

Brights!

Swatch

Puckering Up Again with Pink Sugar's Sugar Tints!

I can't get enough of Pink Sugar's Sugar Tints!

They work for my dry lips and best of all, they come in really good shades!  

From Slay, Pillow Talk and Love Bug to Sugar Rush and No Filter 

I tested them all out and loved them all!  Now, with this special post, it is just a matter of shade choices because their quality remains!

Introducing, 3 new Pink Sugar Sugar Tint shades --- 

Unforgettable, GirlBoss and Forever Fling

Php349.00 (approx $6.98)

Yes, if you must, try them and your lips will do the talking!

Pink Sugar Velvet Matte Lipsticks Review

So I have the Pink Sugar Velvet Matte Lipsticks for quite sometime, been using them a lot and thought I've written a review about them but, after searching MY OWN Blog, I was shocked how I missed talking about these!

It has always been Sugar Tints for me when it comes to Pink Sugar, but, for some reason, I've found a nice Matte Lipstick that is similar to Sugar Tints --- not as highlight pigmented but similarly good for users with dry lips!

I got 5 newest shades for the year and they all look gorgeous!  Do you already have a favorite?

Housed in a black packaging with peek-a-poo plastic at the center, you can actually see the shade right away without opening the cap!  Similar to SNOE Lipstick packaging, you have to make sure to hear a "CLICK" after every use to make sure the lipstick won't roll up on its own inside your bag and ruin the lipstick!  ---> this happened to me so many times!

 A smooth matte lipstick with a soft velvety finishDelivers opaque, full-coverage color with one swipe; formulated with a comfortable, weightless feel; powdery-matte finish flatters all skin types and colors; hydrates lips without leaving an oily or sticky residue

My Birthday Face!

Hey AMW Friends!

So before we bid farewell to the month of February, I want to say --- It's My Birthday!!!  

There won't be anything super special today, I will still drive my son to and from school, be with him during nap time, study and do art activities with him and just a simple dinner with my family.

Yes, it seems like a normal day to all of you but that is what I choose to do on my birthday!  I'd rather stay home and spend time with my loved ones!

What will be my birthday look as I"m getting close to 40?  39 to be exact if you are still counting, this is the simplest look I have in mine with the help of Pink Sugar's newest HD Cheek Color and Sugar Tint Lip And Cheek Tint --- these 2 new products were released for the Valentine's season but I felt this is appropriate for how I feel on my special day --- Very much LOVED!  (By my friends, family and YOU!)

Let's start with glowing cheeks, I like cheeks that doesn't exude a lot of COLOR but more of cheeks looking fresh and glowing from within.  I was able to achieve that with the new HD Cheek Color shade in Paris Lights.

Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color 

Shade: Paris Lights

Price: Php499.00

Pink Sugar Cafe Latte Look + Review

Another very natural, appropriate for me look!  #hahaha

Techically this is the look I go for when I wanted natural and simple makeup that would enhance my "Beauty" ---> if there's any!  (Not fishing guys!  Everyone's beauty!  Ask your mommies!) :P

So, I created this very quick and simple look using Pink Sugar's newest palette in Cafe Latte!

Do you like it?  

Eye Candy Eyeshadow Quad

Php399.00 ($9.00)

Pink Sugar Eye Candy Eye Shadow Quad Says ---

Eye Candy Quad is your on-the-go eye shadow palette that is perfect for a day to night look. It’s available in a mirrored compact with a dual ended sponge applicator.

Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret Foundation Review

Help me here, I am still confused as I write this review because I want to hail this base makeup as one of the most inexpensive yet effective foundation I've tried to date.  What's stopping me?  Well, there are a few minor issues that I want to tackle (for you to know what to expect) but with the before and after photo I'll show you after the jump, you'll understand why this is such a good product worth investing!  (Thankful that the brand packaged this simply and priced this affordably!)

Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret All Day Coverage Foundation

(Php399.00 each)

Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret Foundation Says ---

Provides buildable medium to full coverage; sets with a modern matte finish; doesn’t look cakey, unnatural, or overdone; lightweight, comfortable formula is perfect for Philippine weather; formulated with green tea extracts, hyaluronic acid, macadamia oil, and aloe vera; available in 5 shades

Shades: Beige, Light Warm, Medium, Light Medium and Medium Deep

Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret Concealer Review

What's my not-so-secret Secret?  I use concealer in a daily basis and apply it only on areas of my face that needed coverage (undereye, sides of nose and random pimples).  And I keep the rest of my face bare as much as possible just to let it breathe!

That I think, is my secret to having better-looking skin (disclaimer: Not always!)

That said, I finish up concealers so quickly I can actually review several brands in a month!

One recent concealer collection is from Pink Sugar called Our Lil' Secret Concealer (Php349.00).

Thanks to Pink Sugar for creating various shades of concealers (not just light and medium) but they actually have 5 shades and you'll definitely find one that would match you.

5 shades: Light Warm, Light Medium, Beige, Medium and Medium Deep.

Thankfully, this is housed in a packaging I love most when it comes to liquid concealers!

Comes with doe-foot applicator which, in my opinion, is the best applicator for liquid concealers because you get to apply the much needed amount of product on key areas.

My 2 Favorite Pink Sugar Lip & Cheek Tints To Date!

Seldom can you find me say "Favorite" for a lip color, because how can you play favorites with all the shades you can play with?

BUT, Pink Sugar recently releases 2 new Sugar Tints and I can't seem to pick a favorite!  You help me out please!

2 new shades : Sugar Rush and No Filter 

Okay, the previous Sugar Tints I blogged --- Slay, Pillow Talk and Love Bug are great BUT, these 2 new shades warm up my sallow skin and it works really well even if I'm stressed, tired, sick and sleepy!  These 2 are my pick-me-upper and I can't help but think these were made specially for me *ahem* #FeelingSpecial  

But what I was trying to say was, these are meant not only for me but for most Filipinas!  Or let me correct that, these 2 shades are meant to be part of your lip collection whether you live on Earth or Outer Space!

Now let's get back to Earth and check out the swatches.  I personally think the colors aren't just gorgeous, there is something new about the formulation!  I find them more wearable, non-drying and they still get the same good pigmentation I had from the previous ones.

New! Pink Sugar Creamy Matte Lipsticks

I am extremely happy that the "Brown 90's lipstick shades" are back!  I remembered wanting to wear that trend but was a bit too young for that and my conservative family won't be able to handle a brown lipstick on their "bunso" (youngest).  Now that I'm definitely OLDER...I am so happy I can wear this brown lipstick trend again with a vengeance.  With a "vengeance" because I've been picking a brown lipstick shade almost everyday!

Thankfully, the new shades of Pink Sugar Creamy Matte Lipsticks consists mostly of browns.  2 browns to be exact and a bright colored lippie as the third.  Truth be told, I am definitely NOT picking the bright colored lippie because if you forgot.... let me repeat: "I am on the Brown lipstick phase until further notice."

With shade names more FUN than usual, I actually remember the names of the Pink Sugar lipsticks more than ever!

L-R French Kiss, Heartbreaker and Breakfast In Bed

Pink Sugar x Project Vanity These Lips Don't Lie Review

 Pink Sugar x Project Vanity is back with another set of their "These Lips Don't Lie Matte Lip Crayons" and I'm one of the many who got intrigued to try out the newest shades from this collaboration.

Their first set was a huge success (posted HERE) and another collaboration between the two didn't come off as a surprise for me!  

Housed in the same Lip Crayon packaging, I actually prefer the names they came up with because they reminded me so much of the recent songs I hear on the radio! #MumeMillenial

Spot your favorite shade?

Crazy, Beautiful, ME with Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks

Don't go crazy with my title!
I'm referring to ---

CRAZY - the crazy colored blush on pan from Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color in shade Tokyo Rush.
BEAUTIFUL - how beautiful the color appears on cheeks amidst looking crazy on swatch.
ME - how I still look like me and you will still look like YOU wearing this particular shade.

Indeed, we should never judge the book by its' cover.  Even a blush!

The Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color were launched late 2015.  I did a couple of "swatches" HERE and I finally got the chance to pick the brightest shade and wear it!  

Pink Sugar Lip & Cheek Tints New Shades (Slay, Pillow Talk and Love Bug)

Pink Sugar recently launched 3 new Sugar Tints (Lip & Cheek Tints) and the names are so cute --- Slay, Pillow Talk and Love Bug.  Are the names inspired by millennial songs?

The 3 new shades have matte finish and as much as I would love to multi-talk these babies on my cheeks, I have dry skin so I seldom apply "tints" on the area.

The 2 shades Slay and Love But are more on the "pink" side while Pillow Talk has a brown hue to it, that's why I sandwiched the brown at the center for you to see the difference.

Found your favorite?

L-R Slay, Pillow Talk and Love Bug

I happily talked about my first impressions and swatched them on my IG stories the moment I received them!  Please follow me on IG @AskMeWhats and watch my IG stories because I usually share initial thoughts, unboxing and random tutorials!  (shameless plug...I know!)

Just by the mere look of the swatches, I was leaning more on the shade Slay (top swatch) and thought Pillow Talk would make me look like a walking dead.  But looks and swatches CAN BE deceiving!  I actually love all 3 shades and they all work for me!

Pink Sugar x Project Vanity These Lips Don't Lie Matte Lip Crayons Review

Happy Monday AMW Friends!  I had a productive weekend, was able to host and judge a Nail Art Competition for Girlstuff at the same time, I was able to attend a Baby Workshop hosted by Smart Parenting in collaboration with Pampers.  I am busy!  I just felt it now!  #hahaha

That doesn't stop me from featuring new lip products on a Monday though!  Today, I am proud to announce the collaboration between a Beauty Blogger Friend Liz Lanuzo of Project Vanity with Pink Sugar.

Project Vanity tapped Liz to design beautiful shades that everyone can wear.  And I can imagine the excitement of my Blogger friend because she is indeed a perfect candidate to collaborate with a make up line, someone who is passionate about beauty.

The Result?  

Lip colors wearable by ALL!

These crayons are matte yet creamy and moisturizing in texture.  They've been infused with the usual Vitamin E and Shea Butter and thankfully, they are also highly pigmented like the original version!

Pink Sugar Honey, I'm Good Duo Eyeliner Review

Do you understand my woe when you have to always go through your "eye pencil stash" to look for your liquid liner and pencil liner?  Well, Pink Sugar finally understood my "mini-woe" and created a Duo Eyeliner called --- Honey, I'm Good Duo Eyeliner!



It comes in 4 shades ---

1. Black Pencil and Black Liquid Eyeliner
2. Brown Pencil with Brown Liquid Eyeliner
3. Blue Pencil with Black Liquid Eyeliner
4. White Pencil with Black Liquid Eyeliner

I got to review my favorite day-time shade --- Brown Pencil with Brown Liquid Liner.

Pink Sugar Honey, I'm Good Eyebrow Gel Review

So many eyebrow products in the market nowadays!  From inexpensive, mid-range to expensive!  I make it a point to try them all!  (I wish it's possible!)  

The phrase "To each their own" is applicable when it comes to make up.  Some may prefer the cheaper ones while others are more willing to invest on the pricier ones.  Personally speaking, I would say, as long as they work for you, go for it!

Pink Sugar recenly launched their Honey, I'm Good Eyebrow Gels.  I have tried all 3 shades and knew from the start which shade worked for me!  But for the sake of "blog review", I will be swatching all 3 shades on my brows so you can pick which one would work for you!  After months of trying, I'm finally ready to share my thoughts on these.

Pink Sugar Honey, I'm Good Eyebrow Gel

Pink Sugar Honey, I'm Good Eyebrow Gel

Shades: Bruentte, Taupe and Blonde

NEW! Pink Sugar Creamy Matte Lipsticks Review

Happy Monday! True to what I always do on each Monday, I am sharing another lipstick(s) post!  I recently got Pink Sugar's Newest shades under the creamy matte line!  They are super gorgeous to look at!  And guess what?  They look even more beautiful when worn!

Are you excited to see how they look on me? (I hope so!  If not, go out and try out their testers and tag me on your photos for me to see how they look on you!)

There are a total of 4 NEW shades, 3 of them are on the nude side while there's 1 bright red just because a girl needs at least 1 red lipstick in her lifetime!

Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color For Your Skin Tone + Swatches

How are you AMW Friends?  I will be featuring ALL 8 Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color and will share which shade would work well for which particular skin tone.  I hope you'll learn something from me and I will be attaching photos grabbed online to show you how the shade "may" look when applied.