Review: Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret Concealer in Light Medium

Hello gals its becoming harder and harder to wake up each day. Holiday fever is in the air~ Imagine my surprise when I ride the train today and there is no queue! Due to daily traffic and pollution I still get breakouts every now and then and I remember getting this before my Japan trip when I looked for a reliable concealer, let me review Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret Concealer.


What is it? 

Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret Concealer in Light Medium 
With cucumber fruit and chamomile extracts

Full Coverage with Vitamin A, C, E and Aloe Vera

Directions: Apply under the eye or on other uneven spots on the face, blend well. 

13g/.46oz
Comes in 4 shades: Light, Light Medium, Medium and Medium Deep. 

Packaging 
Pink Sugar offers their concealer in a handy dandy plastic tube, its easy to bring too due to its size. I have tried tub, doe foot applicator concealers as well and I must say handy tubes like this is what I prefer.

No paraben. So all good (?)

Experience 
Our Lil' Secret Concealer is my first product from Pink Sugar. I am looking for a heavy duty concealer and the search led me to Pink Sugar. As I check the 4 shades available I found out that the lightest one can pass up as a highlighter. The color is super light! That is why I chose the Light Medium which is the shade that leans to natural. The shade has yellow undertone (not grayish! yes!) which makes it close to my skin tone.

Our Lil' Secret Concealer has no particular scent, but it does smell like a regular concealer. The small opening of the tube dispenses just the right amount of thick cream. I tried it on my dark spots and it covers up well, however I noticed that it clings on dry spots of my face. It also accentuates pores, good thing that I use primer before my makeup.

This concealer also dries fast so I also need to blend fast, this is a con bur the pro is when the cream dries, the finish is matte and budge proof. I only use my finger on application with dab motion but for precised spot correction you may apply it with a beauty blender sponge or brush for precise spot correction. About the longevity, its really long lasting because I only need to apply once but it dries quite fast. The cream dries like its cement and it doesn't budge. I apply it on top of my liquid foundation and under my finishing powder. Another con is that it appears visible on flash camera shots. It highlights instead of covering up my skin secrets! Lol. No to flash cameras when I wear this.

I have a pimple huhu. And so I applied by dabbing motion and there you go.

How much and where to buy? 

P349 available at Pink Sugar kiosks in malls nationwide. I got mine at Landmark Trinoma.

What I love 

• Packaging
• Long lasting
• Yellow based shades which is perfect for Pinays
• Affordable
• Contains a lot of product
• Brightens under eye area but liquid formula is better IMO
• Doesn't cake
• Buildable coverage (Medium to heavy)
• Opaque 
• Creamy texture
• Covers dark spots 
• May accentuate pores
• No breakouts
• Not oily
• Budge proof matte finish
• Very light on the face

What I don't 

• Dries fast
• May highlight dry patches
• I need

TIPS 
Dab dab motion on the spots for better coverage

Will I repurchase?
YES!

Overall~ 
Our Lil' Secret Concealer is my very first product from Pink Sugar and its good. The coverage, price and longevity is a thumbs up! The old concealers I've tried are not as good as Pink Sugar concealer, this is my favorite concealer so far.

Have you tried Pink Sugar products yet? Let me know your favorite product from them in the comments! 

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All-NEW Céleteque DermoCosmetics Products On Beauty Experts’ Wish Lists

Proper skin care and a deft hand with makeup are often considered two essential weapons in a woman’s arsenal when it comes to being confident in her looks, but we are also often warned about the way makeup can dry out and grease up the skin, working against the effects of good skin care. Céleteque’s dermatologists, however, see no reason why the products that even out skin tone, highlight lips or eyes or cheeks, and bring color and drama to our looks shouldn’t also help ensure the health of our skin, the basic canvas we have to work with.

This is why Céleteque has continuously grown in popular demand for its DermoScience skin care products, and even more so for its DermoCosmetics line.  Céleteque DermoCosmetics are all dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic, perfectly blending the enhancing effects of cosmetics with the nurturing benefits of expert skin care. Now, the fave dermo-grade brand has expanded beyond its original offerings to include seven more all-NEW makeup products that offer a “perfect combination” of skin benefits: protects and nourishes your skin, as well as make skin look radiant and beautiful.

Learn more about the new products below:

All About The Base: Base and Face Products

Joining the Matte CC Powder, Dark Spot Concealer Stick, and 24-hr Photoready Foundation in Céleteque DermoCosmetics’ all-face products line are the 24-hr Photoready Matte Primer, CC Micro-Hydrating Powder, and 2-in-1 Eyebag Miracle Kit.

The Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hr Photoready Matte Primer (P825) helps your makeup look flawless for longer, thanks to its silky, weightless formula that minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines and reduces shine for a smooth, flawless look. Four components help this happen: Polymethyl Methacrylate to minimize pores, fine lines, and wrinkles; Silica for oil control and to give your skin a silky-soft and matte look and feel; and Dimethicone and Dimethicone Crosspolymer, which work together to form a protective barrier on the skin and helps your makeup last longer.

The Céleteque DermoCosmetics CC Micro-Hydrating Powder (P930) comes in light porcelain, classic natural, and deep beige shades. It hydrates your skin while controlling oil and shine and has SPF 30 to provide double sunscreen protection—a must-have in climates like ours! The pot containing the powder features an autogrinding technology that gives you an ultrafine and hydrating powder that evens out your skin complexion and is easy to blend. With a few twists, it provides just the right amount of product you need. It contains Hydraulic Acid to replenish the skin and help it retain moisture, Silica to reduce excess oil and give your skin a silky-soft finish, and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) to hydrate and nourish the skin even further.

Say goodbye to raccoon eyes with Céleteque DermoCosmetics’ 2-in-1 Eyebag Miracle Kit (P745), which is a two-component solution to the dark circles under your eyes that may be caused by poor sleep, allergies, hormone levels, or even the food you eat or the genes you’re born with. The kit contains an Eye Balm to reduce puffiness under the eye and an Eye Foundation in light, natural, and beige shades to cover and lighten your eyebags. Ingredients include the trademarked Cytobiol Lumin-eye to reduce puffiness and under-eye bags; Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) to nourish, hydrate, and firm up the skin, minimizing lines under the eyes; and antioxidants like Ubiquinone, Squalane, and Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract, all of which help prevent further skin damage.

Puckers and Flushes: Lip and Cheek Products

The bloom of youth and health can be enhanced with Céleteque DermaCosmetics’ lip and cheek products; the Matte Lip Stick, Blush & Face Contour Kit, and Cheek Color Stick have become must-haves in womens’ kikay kits, but now you may want to consider the convenience of Moisturizing Lip & Cheek Duo or the luscious effect of the Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquer.

If you’re on the go and need a one-stop-shop solution to add some bloom to your look, you may just find the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Moisturizing Lip & Cheek Duo (P665), available in Rosy Blush and Soft Berry, is a lifesaver. This oil-free and streak-free mousse contains Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), which acts as an antioxidant that protects your lips and cheeks from free radicals that lead to dryness, as well as Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin, which help your skin retain moisture better, making it firmer, softer, and smoother for a more youthful appearance.

For an extra-kissable pout, you’ll definitely want to carry around the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquer (P545), which is lightweight, smooth, and non-greasy and comes in three shades: Natural Nude, Soft Pink, and Velvet Red. This gel-based lip moisturizer will keep your lips soft and supple all day, thanks to a formulation that includes the hydrating and moisturizing Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), castor seed oil, and Panthenol, all of which contribute to softer, smoother lips.

Eye: Eye Products

If the eyes really are the windows to the soul, you’ll definitely want to make sure they look gorgeous. Céleteque DermoCosmetics’ 24-hr Lashes Volumizer and Eyebrow Nourishing Serum can go a long way to helping you pretty up your peepers, but they’ll be even more effective when you add the all-new Eyebrow Defining Kit and Long-Wear Eyeshadow Palette to your beauty arsenal.

The Céleteque DermoCosmetics Eyebrow Defining Kit is a 2-in-1 formulation of Tinted Wax and color-complementing Eyebrow Powder containing Shea Butter and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) to moisturize and smoothen your brow area, as well as Argan Kernel Oil to ease the blending process. The overall effect is easy-to-achieve definition for your brows.

Get those peepers to pop with the easy-to-blend lightweight Primer and naturally toned eyeshadow found in the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Long-Wear Eyeshadow Palette (P725). The product contains Shea butter, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), and Evening Primrose Oil, all of which help keep your lids moisturized and smooth and make the elements easy to blend.

Celeteque DermoCosmetics are available at all Watson’s stores nationwide. 

*Reviews on All-NEW Céleteque DermoCosmetics Products in my next posts beauties, stay tuned!

Review: Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion

Hi gals! This week is Christmas party week! I am sure all of you have your own unique Christmas theme for your parties. Ours is 'cowboy themed' and it was easy to look for costume because its casual, except for the hat and boots which I both don't own at the moment. I am all crazy with hydrating products nowadays. For all I know I have been lemming on Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion for years already. I gave in to my never ending curiosity and finally bought a bottle. Was it worth it?

Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion Review

What is it? 
Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion looks clear like a toner but is actually a moisturizer that instantly hydrates skin.

Ingredients : Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disodium Succinate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethycellulose, Methylparaben, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Succinic Acid - no paraben! : )

Packaging
The bottle fits the grip of a hand and its made of plastic. It contains 500ml of product and its full when I got it, well other product container are like 3/4 full when you buy them. Hada Lobo is sold anywhere in Japan drugstores, however its not the same case in Manila. Anyways, getting back, the bottle is transparent and I can see the product inside but there are no english translations on it, not even the name of the product. I needed the help of Google so I can be sure that I am buying the correct product. Huhuhu.

Experience
Yay I am so happy to get Hada Lobo after years of thinking, LOL. When you want something so bad its better to give in than to think about it all the time. The name is so long: Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion, but fret not on the term acid. One of hydraluronic acid's feature is its capability to replenish a lot of moisture! One gram (0.03 ounce) of hyaluronic acid can hold up to six liters of water. This link has a lot of info and also this.

The moisturizer is thick transparent gel with no scent. Its best applied with clean fingers, about a peso size amount and spread it on. It is quite sticky for me, but it doesn't feel heavy. It is not absorb instantly when its applied, shown below.

After makeup removal and face cleansing I apply the moisturizer with clean fingers, about a peso size amount. They say its best to rub the gel between the hands to warm it up and do the pat pat technique. I use it both on my face and neck. I need to wait for a minute for the product to be fully absorbed.



The skin feels hydrated afterwards though, but also feels like its not fully absorbed yet even after massaging it on the skin.

On my face, the case is the same but I like it because my face is usually dry. When I wake up in the morning my skin looks supple and radiant than usual. Also, I am not sure if its only me but my pores look smaller whenever I apply Hada Lobo Acid Lotion. There are days that I forget to put on Hada Lobo, and my skin is back to normal. I guess to keep up the hydration effect I need to continue using it, but its good while the effect lasts.

How much and where to buy?
I got this for about less than 800 yen. I will update exact price when I see the receipt. I bought this on Don Quijote in Sakae, they have discounts and they offer tax free shopping. In Manila I see these being sold at The Pop Up Store Trinoma before, not sure about the pricing.

What I love 

• Actually cheap because this will last long on me
• Full bottle! (meow)
• Wake up to radiant skin
• Contains hydraulic acid - for the price
• Hydrates skin
• Doesn't break me out
• No scent
• Smaller pores
• Safe and gentle on my skin

What I don't 

• Sticky
• Takes time to be absorbed
• Not officially available in Manila yet

Will I repurchase? 
YES! I want to 

Overall~ 
Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion is a good buy if you want a gentle moisturizer that wont break the bank. I cannot question its hydrating powers and the fact that its gentle on my skin is also a big plus. Hada Lobo is definitely a keeper, only if its available in Manila. I can say in korean skincare this may equate to Aloe Vera gel of Thefaceshop though, also the latter is cheaper. I was thinking of a side by side comparison review?

Is it possible to do Yay.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS MINNA-SAN~ <33

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Han Hyo Joo - 사랑 거즛말이 (Love, Lies) (Souljigi) (Romanized)

I have finally found the romanized lyrics for Love Lies (Souljigi) sang by Han Hyo Joo. I just want to share, just in case you've also watched the movie and the song is still the reason for your 'Last Song Syndrome'. *winks*

Han Hyo Joo - 사랑 거즛말이 (Love, Lies) (Souljigi)  

(Romanized)
-Composed by Yeram Sung-

keojeunmari geojeunmari 

im nal sarang keojeunmari 

im nal sarang keojeunmari 

keojeunmari

Sarang sarang keojeunmari

kkume bwehn-dan mari
geu deouk keojeunmal 

nal kachi jam ani omyeon 

eoneu kkume bwehri 

a- 

a- 

a- a-eu- 

sarang keojeunmal sarang keojeunmal 

sarang keojeunmariroda 

kkume boin daneun mari 

deo deouk deo deouk keojeunmarini 

sarang keojeunmal 

sarang keojeunmal keojeunmari 

sarang keojeunmariroda 

a sarang 

a sarang 

keojeunmal 

Credits:
I've used Kreah's Korean Romanizer to translate the lyrics from Hangul.
Oh how I wish I can do it on my own. Anyways, hope you enjoy!

 

Review: J.TOMAS Hair Solutions' NO-TANGLE Leave in Hair Mist

TGIF!!! Hi pretty ladies our review for today is about my new hair buddy. Right now I am still a blonde head and its really hard to comb my hair during the mornings. Washing my hair and drying it can be a pain especially every mornings. To make sure that my hair will not be a pile of mess later I use: J.TOMAS Hair Solutions' NO-TANGLE Leave in Hair Mist.

CREDITS: Jtomas

What is it? 
J.TOMAS Hair Solutions' NO-TANGLE Leave in Hair Mist is a weightless, pre-styling instant conditioner that detangles hair without greasiness.

Packaging
Sturdy plastic packaging

Experience
I have naturally unruly dry hair, I only use big tooth comb to take care of my tresses. Ever since I've bleached my hair I know my mornings won't be the same again. I needed the help of conditioner and leave on to make my hair manageable. The last time I've used J.TOMAS Hair Solutions' NO-TANGLE Leave in Hair Mist was when I still have brown hair. I was wondering how it will fare on bleached hair?

First thing, the scent is fresh and light. The liquid is grayish and the atomizer works really well. A few sprays on my hair makes it real easy to comb out. My hair is usually like rubber like when damp, however it is not the case with J.Tomas Hair Mist, although it doesn't give moisture it makes it real manageable. Its light and non sticky on my hair like I did not put on anything. It only works as it promised. It didn't weigh hair down but made it frizz free. If you have dry hair though you may still need to apply hair shine or something to make your hair look nice with sheen.

How much and where to buy? 
Php 165 for a 100 ml bottle. It only comes in one size and it only lasted for a month with everyday use. I bought this at Watsons.

What I love 

• Spray function works well
• Makes my hair manageable
• Light and non-sticky
• Affordable 
• Accessible product

What I don't 

• Nothing I can mention

TIPS 
Slightly damp hair is best time to use this hair mist, just spray it on and style as usual.

 Will I repurchase? 
Yes! This is my 2nd bottle already

Overall~
I recommend J.TOMAS Hair Solutions' NO-TANGLE Leave in Hair Mist for girls with unruly hair who doesn't want frizz on their every morning. Its affordable and simply works as promised.

What is your favorite hair leave on or hair mist? Share it with me on the comments! : )


 

5 Hair Dyes to Get Shade of Pink

Hi beauties! What is your favorite color? Well mine is pink, this blog makes it too obvious, lol. Have you ever thought of having your hair tinted with your favorite color? Well I do. But most of the vibrant pink dyes are only available out of the country. In Manila I found out that there are hair dye brands which released shades of are brown with a hint of pink. A good option if you prefer a safe colors especially in Manila wherein striking colors are not a trend. Work and school won't allow too much pinks anyway, hehe. I think these hair dyes are great if you only like a shade of pink in your tresses. I haven't tried any of them yet, but I want to give a heads up that there are brands that offer exciting colors than the normal brown and blonde shades.

LEVEL 1: Liese Creamy Bubble Color in Rose Tea 
This shade is more like purplish rather than pink. I think this will suit you if you like a sheen of purple pink shade in your hair.

LEVEL 2: Schwarzkopf Champagne Pink

It looks orangey pink shade. The reviews for this brand is quite limited.

LEVEL 3: Lolane Z-Cool Color with Hokkaido Milk Extract in Sakura Yogurt

This is new from Lolane, I've tried Lolane but not the Z-Cool variety of hair dye. They have various options from greenish ash blonde to pinks!

If you are thinking of dyeing your hair with a hint of pink, why not try one them? Anyone who used any of the brands yet?


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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated 
 

Review: QUICKFX No-Shine Mattifier

Its been a while since I've last used a primer. A good friend (Hi Alyssa!) recommended me to try QUICKFX No-Shine Mattifier as my makeup primer. I was supposed to buy this before I went to Japan but the Watsons branches I visited were out of stock! I was wondering, how good could this be? One thing to find out, to try it out myself!

And so I searched high and low and I was lucky to stumble QUICKFX in Watsons Farmers Cubao. Kyaa, finally.

What is it? 
QUICKFX says:
Absorbs oil to control shine for a smooth, matte finish, conceals fine lines and pores for visibly radiant skin instantly. 
Actives: Salicylic Acid, Chamomile, Tea Tree Extract and Mattewax

A light moisturizer that helps hide imperfections such as fine lines and pores while proividing an exception smooth matte finish. Also helps prevene and treat pimples without drying out skin. 

Looking further into the ingredients is contains paraben. Its said to be made in Korea.

Packaging 
Just by looking the package is pretty simple and straightforward sachet with a handy resealable cap. The packaging slightly changed actually because before Quickfx doesn't have a cap, its just plain foil which you have to tear. Its quite messy and unhygienic IMO, glad they came up with this new packaging.

Experience 
I have tried QUICKFX eyelift cream and Pimple eraser before as well and I know their products are pretty good however its my first time to try QUICKFX No-Shine Mattifier which is said to be a moisturizer. Hmm... so technically its a moisturizer, pimple cream and primer in one. That is 3 good effects with just one product. Too good to be true? Let's see.

The  dispenses just the right amount of product each and every time. The cream is velvety, not sticky and spreads easily on the skin. Its a colorless cream with no scent.I only need a little amount to cover up my whole face. It covers big pores well but not to the point that it wont be visible at all. It just makes it look smaller because the cream fills up the pores. Got it? Hope I am making sense here. Hehe.

I still do my skincare routine before primer and before doing my makeup. However QUICKFX says its also okay to use the No-Shine Mattifier on top of the makeup,which I also tried. Using it on top of my makeup makes my pores less visible than the first application. It doesn't highlight dry patches, but I am not sure if it does moisturizes my skin though because I still use moisturizer underneath.

I've worn the primer all day with my usual makeup look. With my heavy bb cream in place which almost always oils up in the mid day I ended up with a not so oily face in the evening! I only perspired and all, but my makeup is still there and there is no oil galore end of the day look. I am impressed.

How much and where to buy? 
P99 for 10g sachet product. I found it at Watsons Farmers, but should also be available in the other branches if its not out of stock.

What I love 

• Doesn't make me oil up
• Mattes face
• Primes face for makeup
• Blurs pores by making it look smaller
• Not sticky
• Spreads easily on the skin
• Makes my makeup long lasting
• No scent
• Travel friendly because its in a sachet form
• Did not broke me out
• Economic because a little goes a long way
• No heavy sticky feeling
• Light on the skin
• Most affordable primer I've used so far

What I don't 

• Always out of stock

TIPS 
Bring this prod with you, you can reapply if you like to stay matte without using powder

Will I repurchase? 
YES.

Overall~ 
So far so good. It works as a primer, blurs pores and it doesn't break me out. For the price, I can't complain. I recommend this to girls oily and dry alike who are sensitive with pore clogging primers. This is also perfect under bb cream, kudos to Quickfx for this cheap but effective product.

Related Link: https://www.facebook.com/quickfxph

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I just turned one year younger, like really. I am so eager to dance Whattaman by IOI! Kyaaa~
Here is one of my birthday photos that I want to share. Bearhugs everyone!!!~ <3

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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated