Y.O.U. Beauty Radiance White BB Cream Swatches

The Radiance White BB Cream by Y.O.U Beauty is formulated to be free of parabens, synthetic fragrances, alcohol, and mineral oil. 

To suit a wide range of skin tones, it comes in three variants: 01 Vanilla for fair skin, 02 Almond for medium light to medium deep skin, and 03 mocha for deep to medium skin.

The Radiance White BB Cream by Y.O.U is designed to give skin a flawless look with a lightweight feel, while brightening skin and keeping it safe from the sun’s rays. The flawless natural look is made possible by Soft Marshmallow Powder that covers blemishes and makes the skin’s texture feel smoother. The Triple Bright Activator composed of Snow Mushroom, Niacinamide, and Vitamin C brightens, hydrates, and maintains skin elasticity, while SPF 40 and PA+++ are broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

I haven’t tried these for long but I am sharing swatches as early as now for you to have an idea what to choose if you plan to purchase online.

Available at Lazada and Shopee for Php349.00 

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Stay happy!

Maybelline x ITZY Supermattes by Colorsensational (Swatches + Review)

 

How in the world I managed to swatch all 10 shades of lipsticks in one go?

Beats me!

I get surprised myself!  But thankfully, it wasn’t hard with the new Maybelline X ITZY Supermattes By Colorsensational.  In swatch made me go OOOHHH and AHHHH.  Maybelline, you never fail to create wonderful shades apt for Filipinas!  I just can’t get enough of these!

The TIU Household has been on a KPOP craze for almost 2 years now and we have been playing non stop music including ITZY songs for their catchy beat!  So it wasn’t a surprise when this girl group that debuted 2019 called ITZY is the newest global spokesmodel!  Members are Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong and Yuna!  They are the first K-pop stars to represent Maybelline and first music group to ever do so!

I am way past KPOP star era but that does not mean I can’t enjoy the benefits of it!  Are you ready for 10 shades from this collection?

Before you say anything, I am sure they have their own names but all I see on my tubes are numbers (I got a PR KIT for this but please note all opinions and reviews are MINE.)

Shade 199

Maybelline FIT ME Foundation Swatches and Thoughts

 

If you ask me what my favorite Maybelline Foundation is, the anwer is quite easy, it’s the Maybelline SuperStay Full Coverage Foundation!  But whenever I ask my Beauty Blogger peers, they always go for Fit Me!  Why?  Because most of them have oily skin and they love the Oil-Control.  

I, on the other hand, have normal and a bit of dry complexion (on bad days!)  though the Fit Me Foundation surprisingly works for me, I would still go for SuperStay for the wonderful coverage and more dewy finish!  

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation

Php399.00

Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation face makeup. This lightweight foundation mattifies and refines pores and leaves a natural, seamless finish.

When it comes to shade choices, kudos to local Maybelline for having a good variety of shades that would fit most Filipinas!  I separated the shades to Light, Medium and Dark.

112, 120 and 125 for Light 

128, 220 and 222 for Medium

228, 230 and 310 for Dark

As for any foundation, since these are liquid, it is easy to mix 2 shades to create a perfect shade for you.  If you can find a single shade that works well on you - lucky you!

Revlon ColorStay Velour and Glaze Sticks Look and Review

Hi AMW Friends!

I was inspired to create this look to wish 2021 a better year!  I mean you see polka-dots and red lipstick right?  

Revlon recently released a new shadow sticks called Revlon Velour Stick and Glaze Stick.  These are eyeshadow sticks in 2 textures - Smooth Matte and Silky Shimmer.

To be honest, I don’t have high hopes on these as our humid weather calls for disaster when it comes to cream shadow formulation.  But I was super wrong!  Please scroll further down to watch my quick video on how it STAYS!  REALLY STAYS.

Swatch Glaze Stick

L-R Wisteria, Sapphire, Sequin, Rose, Gilt and Luster

Cathy Doll x Hello Kitty Collection (Full Review, Photos, Swatches and Video!)

Hi AMW Friends!

This will be the longest, most detailed review and photos I've done in so many months!  I mean not because I am not taking the other posts seriously, because this is a HUGE collection I can't help but be particular about each item. (And editing the photos and writing and checking shade names took me 2 FULL hours minus the hours of swatching on both arms and face!)

After posting about this on my Instagram, a lot of you commented how you would want me to put up a swatchfest PLUS detailed review. 

Your wish is my command.  After weeks of testing these out, I am ready to share my thoughts with photos and a video!  I hope you appreciate this by commenting and telling me your favorite product in this collection!

Introducing, the FULL Cathy Doll x Hello Kitty Collection available in the Philippines!

Cathy Doll x Hello Kitty Oil Control Blur Pact

Php249.00

This is a translucent powder pact, meaning, there's no color and is meant to work as an oil control powder for the face!  I find this product to be like any translucent pact you see in Korean brands.  It does a good job controlling oil, so good that my skin turns dry because I already have dry skin!  Don't get me wrong, if you have oily skin, you'll love this product, it just won't work for my skin type instead, I love to use this product to set my lipstick because it is "mask season" and this helps any lipsticks from transferring from my lips to my face mask!

Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Summer Proof Pinks Available today!

January 2018, I swatched all 10 Super Stay Matte Inks from Maybelline, you can read the story HERE.

Then the brand released small collections of shades based from theme.  This year is no different, they came up with #SuperStayMatteInkPinkEdition !

They launched this at Lazada on my Birthday - February 28 and is widely available nationwide.  Out of the 6 that was sent, I picked a favorite and wore it here.

Cathy Doll One Draw Semi Matte Lip Review #AMWIGtv

Dear AMW Friends.
I've raved about the One Draw Semi Matte Lipstick in shade 09 Chu Chu several times in my IG stories last year.  I gave up talking about it online because: "What the heck?  It's not even available locally!"

Then a little walk around my favorite Watsons store made me do a double take!  Yes, this is not a drill!  The One Draw Lipstick line from Cathy Doll is OFFICIALLY in the Philippines!

Watch this video to believe !

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Yay! I got this one last year when I visited a @karmartsclub store in Bangkok Thailand and wondered if I need to fly back there just to get other shades! Happy to announce - these @cathydollphils One Draw Semi Matte Lips are here to stay! What’s your favorite shade out of the 4 I wore? #cathydollphils #askmewhats #cathydollonedrawsemimattelip #cathydollonedraw

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La Doctress Cloud Blusher Thoughts #AMWIGtv

I was sent 4 shades of La Doctress and I immediately tested them out on my IG TV! 

These are manufactured in Thailand and I was reminded immediately by the famous Glossier Cloud Paint. 

After first try, I immediately spot the difference!  These are different from Glossier and they have their own character.  They are called Clay Blush for a reason!  Watch my raw thoughts and reactions by clicking link below!

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La Doctress Cloud Blusher are priced at Php190.00 each.
Php660.00 for a set (save Php100.00)

Which shade is your favorite?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Swatchfest: Avon's Mark Prism Lipsticks

Today, I shared swatches on some of the Mark Prism Lipsticks that I own!

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Do you have a favorite?
These lipsticks aren’t fully opaque, they give dimension on lips with a hint of color! 

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Focal Point: Eyes with iMagic

If you follow me on #AMWIGStories , you've seen how I've worked with my newest IMAGIC PROfessional Cosmetics 16 Color Eyeshadow Palette.  I've used just a couple of random shades for the past weeks but this is my favorite so far since this reminds me so much of the good 'ol Blogging days 10 years ago --- it's all about Copper and Rust with a hint of red!

COMMENT YAAAASSSS If you remember such looks!

IMAGIC PROfessional Cosmetics

16 Color Eyeshadow Palette

Php1,150.00 (In BeautyMNL , original price Php2,000)

Contains 16 shades in one classy compact; includes 10 lovely matte hues and 6 gorgeous glitter shadows; extremely pigmented formula sets down saturated color on lids; soft, silky texture is highly blendable and leaves a super smooth finish.

Cathy Doll Nude Me Liquid Lip Matte Review (ALL 9 Shades)

Hi AMW Friends!  How are you?
If you follow me on social media, you've probably seen that I was recently a host for Cathy Doll's All Dolled Up With Cathy Doll event which happened last May 25 at Spatzle, Shangrila Mall.



So many items were launched during that day, from Sculpting Highlight and Shading Cushion down to 3 new Nude Me Eyeshadow Palettes and Eyebrow Cara, the particular line that caught everyone's excitement and attention the most are the Nude Me Liquid Lip Mattes.

Make Up For Ever Brow Show Event --- Introducing New Brow Products!

I was invited to an exclusive event called "Brow Show".  Who can say no to that especially for someone who does her brows EVERY SINGLE DAY?

I am sure YOU wouldn't miss this in a lifetime too!

Make Up For Ever recently launched The Brow Show --- a TRIO of innovative products that define brows with professional results.

Brow Liners 

Php1,350.00

Brow Liner comes with fine tip to enable highly precise application.  It comes with varied degrees of intesnity for the most subtle to the most pronounced result.  You can actually fill in small sparse areas of the brows with small brow-like strokes and you get a true brow transformation.

Cathy Doll 3D Face Forward Contour Kit Review

Hello from the "Daily Contour and Highlight Princess" (yes, I was very cautious in NOT using the word QUEEN) #Mapaghahalata

I am surprisingly hitting the pans from one contour powder to another!  That proves I've been constantly using Contour products as much as I use my brow products (which meant...grabe na talaga!)  

For someone who doesn't get to go to beach trips as much as I did several years ago, you can't blame the girl for wanting to add some color to my face!  Just check out how a contoured and highlighted face (even with minimal makeup) can make a difference!

Aminin niyo, meron, I looked like I had a nice dose of Vitamin E over the weekend no?

And recently, I got to try Cathy Doll's newest palette called 3D Face Forward Contour Kit.  Packaging is cute, inspired by the Egyptian Queen I believe!

Only complaint?  The shade names are crazy!  So difficult to remember!  (You just don't know how many times I take a peek at the shade names while typing this post!)

Happy Skin Festival of Colors Collection

Happy Skin really showed what a Festival of Colors party should look like.  The photo below, is not only a collection of bright colors, it is the first collection for 2017 for the said homegrown brand.

We were told to dress up our favorite colors, as much as I love reds, pinks, yellows, orange and blues, I've decided to come in "muted" tones because I knew the real star of the party are the colorful Happy Skin products.

with Sophie, Tara and Nicole.

Shall we start with each product I get to know during the launch?

AMW Wears: Laneige Two Tone Lip Bars (Newest Shades)

Gradient lips aren't for everybody!  That's based from the comments I receive from previous blog posts!  But I understand, there's no really "for everybody" when it comes to make up!  To each their own as they say!  As for me, I may not be a heavy Gradient-lips girl BUT there's ONE thing I'm sure --- I am in love with Laneige Two Tone Lip Bars!

Laneige Two Tone Lip Bar in Dolly Grape
Laneige Two Tone Lip Bar in Pink Step

I did mentioned I'll collect as many shades as possible, and my wish was granted!

AMW Wore Two Tone Lip Bars (4 New Shades)

Clockwise starting from upper left: Dear Pink, Juicy Pop, Maxi Red and Orange Blurring

For this season, they also launched their Two Tone Collection Concept, included in this collection are the Two Tone Lip Bars and Two Tone Shadow Bars!

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!

Cathy Doll Geisha Hanazakari Lip Matte Review

After Welcoming Cathy Doll in the Philippines, what now?  Of course we have to try their products!  I was one of the lucky few who got to try these Geisha Hanazakari Lip Matte months ago (months ago because I will be hosting this event and it would be nice to share to the audience my experience after using Cathy Doll products) and already found a favorite shade!  Can you guess which particular shade I call my shade?

Karmart introduces 5 gorgeous colors for their Geisha line, I have actually used ALL shades in various occasions and I'm finally ready to review my honest thoughts.

AMW Wore all 5 shades!

Which one is your favorite?

Burt's Bees 100% Natural Lipsticks Review and Swatches

Who would have thought our favorite All Natural Brand Burt's Bees FINALLY came out with lipsticks!  Not just any other lipsticks --- these have intense color, full-coverage and are hydrating enough to soften and condition your lips all day!  The amazing part?  Available in 14 gorgeous shades! 

Yes guys, I'm not pulling your leg!  There are really 14 shades and I got them all!

And the more surprising part, I was able to wear all 14 shades for you to easily pick your favorite shade! 
 

This collage will definitely show you why a woman can't have too much lipsticks!  See how each color changes my overall look even with the same makeup, same outfit and hair color?  You can easily spot the shades that work for me and shades that make me look, ahmmm...sick!  But hey, with all 14 shades, I don't have to worry!  I can easily mix and match and the best part?  They are 100% natural so these are my obvious choice of lip color especially when I'm around with my toddler!  Nothing beats him kissing me with the comfort of knowing my lipstick is safe!

Can you spot your favorite shade?

My vote goes all the lip color on first row!  What's your vote?

SILKYGIRL Go Matte LipColor

So I realized I have been talking about lipsticks and sharing swatches of different lipstick colors almost EVERY Monday!  Please don't judge me, you can't blame me when I say: "Wearing lipstick is one of the easiest way to change your look!" 

AGREE?

I know how "Hohum" you feel on Mondays, I feel the same!  Well, I used to feel the same until I get to the point of not having weekend rest so everyday felt like Monday!  *hahaha*  Not complaining here, but definitely speaking about reality when you're a mom!  

So to counter that everyday-Monday-Feel, I jumpstart my day with a good lipcolor to lift my spirits!

All 5 shades featured are from my newest lipcolor from a brand called SILKYGIRL!

Clockwise starting from top left: Siren Red, Mystic Rose, Exotic Wine,
Nearly Nude and Wild Pink

I love combining lipstick photos like this because I can immediately spot the shade that works for me!  I have my own bet, what's yours?

Because I'm a Beauty Blogger who does in-depth research on various skincare and makeup products, it is obvious that I came across the brand SILKYGIRL in the past.  SILKYGIRL includes cosmetics, fragrances and hair color products.  SILKYGIRL is marketed at over 5,000 cosmetics counters in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Jakarta.  

And now, the brand is available in the Philippines!  And as always, the best way to get to know a new makeup brand (personally speaking) is to try their lipsticks!

For their lips range, they have different ranges from Moisture Rich Lip Color to Moisture Smooth, Moisture Balm, Moisture Rich, Moisture Boost, Go Matte and Matte Fever.

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.