Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Review: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in 120

Its been a while since I last posted a review from Maybelline. Among all beauty brands, Maybelline consistently offers affordable and accessible products. I remember getting my first BB Cream from Maybelline and I pair it with Ellana Mineral Foundation. For today, I'd be sharing one of my new purchase which is Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in 120.



What is it? 
Fit Me! Matte + Poreless from Maybelline goes beyond skin tone matching to fit the unique texture issues of normal to oily skin for the ultimate natural skin fit. While some foundations can exaggerate pores and oily skin, only Maybelline's pore-minimizing foundation contains their genius blurring micro-powders that erase pores and absorb oil for a naturally matte and poreless-looking finish.

Benefits:
Dermatologist and allergy tested
Does not clog pores
Oil-free

How to Use-
Apply foundation onto skin and blend with fingertips or an applicator.

Precautions: Flammable until dry. Do not use near fire, flame, or heat.

Ingredients:
Aqua / Water / Eau, Cyclohexasiloxane, Nylon-12, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG / PPG-10 / 1 Dimethicone, PEG-20, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, HDI / Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Methylparaben, Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Butylparaben, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina, Silica, Glycerin. May Contain: CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides.



Packaging
Twist type cap and glass bottle. I was dumbfounded to find out that it doesn't come with a brush or spatula. So get your sponge buddy or brush ready. As for me, I find that I like my liquid makeup applied by hands if there is no applicator provided.

Back side

Manufacturing date is only this December 2016

Shade number on top is on point especially if you own a couple of shades from Maybelline Fit Me line
Experience

The finish of this foundation is on the velvety matte side and it was said to be oil free however I still prefer to set it with powder. Its unscented and doesn't feel heavy on my face.


Maybelline Fit Me foundation offers thin consistency which makes it very easy to blend, there is no skin tugging. I have particularly dry skin nowadays and I noticed that it tends to cling to dry patches so I make sure to moisturize beforehand.

I've used Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation for about a week now. I commend the whole day staying power because I don't really use primer on ordinary days. After whole day of just Fit Me Matte my face is just slightly dewy not oily. I apply this foundation using my fingers because I am not a fan of beauty tools, however if I am to choose between brush and beauty blender, I will choose the latter. It covers my dark spots without the need for concealer. It would be a different story for red bumps and dry skin, he coverage is just average, from light to medium.

My sister said I looked flawless with this product on.

I didn't experience getting new breakouts while using Maybelline Fit Me Matte which is good. The only problem I think is that although the shade range is quite broad I say, which is classified as light is still dark or somehow orangey on me. Its even safe to say that it looks like natural shade. Its a bit tricky to choose the correct shade but basically anything with the 'beige' name is pink undertone. Shades that ends with 0 are supposed to be yellow undertone but I find it on the dark side. I recommend checking on your favorite Maybelline counter to know the correct shade or here.

I have existing breakouts yoho~ with one swipe of Maybelline Fit Me Matte, the redness mellowed down
How much and where to buy?
I got mine at BeautyMNL promo sale at P299.

What I love
  • Long lasting natural matte finish
  • Doesn't exaggerate pores
  • Covered redness
  • Oil free
  • Doesn't clog pores
  • Genius blurring micro powder (similar to the Celeteque BB powder I tried before)
  • Affordable
  • Light to medium coverage
  • Unscented
  • Value for the price
  • Dermatologically-tested
  • Allergy tested
What I don't
  • No applicator
  • Light shade is still dark on me :( I am NC25 on Mac btw~)
  • Clings to dry patches

Will I repurchase? 
I will try to repurchase one shade lighter next time if Maybelline doesn't release a new foundation by the time I needed a new one!

Overall~ 
I want to recommend Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in 120 for oily skin gals who likes long-lasting matte finish. You will love how lightweight and matte it is, plus points is the pore blurring effect, yay! Make sure to use makeup remover because this baby will surely last through the day.

Below are a few shots of it being worn:
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless 120 Classic Ivory worn with Celeteque Eyebrow Kit for the eyelids and Silkygirl Matte Fever Lip Balm in 05 Passion on the lips.




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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Review: Cucumber Fresh Massage Beauty Soap by Amore Pacific

Often procrastinating is such a bad thing, somehow it just delays every important thing that should be done. Same goes when I was not able to review Cucumber Fresh Massage Beauty Soap by Amore Pacific. This soap is currently used by my little brother for his face. 


What is it? 
There is not much info about Cucumber Fresh Massage Beauty Soap, but pretty much shops say benefits are below:

•Organic Ingredients (very safe and effective to use)
•Made in Korea

Benefits:
•Lightens / brightens the skin
•Makes skin shiny / glowing
•Revitalizes the skin
•Moisturizes the skin
•Tightens the skin
•Removes pimple marks and treats blemishes
•Healthy and fresh looking skin


Packaging 
The box is designed with cucumber and its green. I like to look at the box actually, its very nice and refreshing to look at. However as shown above, the box is filled with korean characters only. It is made by Amore Pacific which is the name behind Etude House, innisfree, Laneige, Lolita Lempicka, and Annick Goutal.

Experience 
The scent of this soap is strong, its not bad because I like it. Even without opening the box I can smell the cucumber scent. I honestly never knew the benefits of cucumber for skin until I discover this soap. Well I do put cucumber slices on my eyes to relax sometimes, but that's about it.

The soap is oval shape, just the right size I can hold when taking a bath. I use it for the face and body. For the benefits, I'ma put them on bullet points:

•Lightens / brightens the skin - yes it does brighten my skin with every use but not lighten it. I have fair skin to begin with so I am not sure how it will affect in the long run. 

•Makes skin shiny / glowing - Brighten and glow, it is quite synonymous for me.

•Revitalizes the skin - My skin doesn't look dull now.

•Moisturizes the skin - No. But at least it's not drying.

•Tightens the skin - I cannot attest to this yet.

•Removes pimple marks and treats blemishes - It does remove dark spots but this effect is gradual. Cucumber Fresh Massage soap is very gentle and thus it takes a while to see changes. My little brother's pimples have lessen also. However in my case, I don't feel changes with my acne so I stopped using it on my face.

•Healthy and fresh looking skin -  My skin doesn't feel like scaly at all, even when I forget to use aloe vera gel or lotion.

How much and where to buy? 
P150 for 100g soap, I only see this available at shopee.

What I love 
  • All natural
  • Organic soap
  • Nice marshmallow foam
  • Refreshing scent of cucumber
  • Lasts long because it doesn't melt easily
  • Refines pores
  • Treats pimple but effect varies from one person to another 
  • Doesn't irritate skin
  • Glowing and Brighter skin with every wash
  • Affordable
What I don't 
  • Box instructions are in korean, url says Amore Pacific
TIPS
Let it stay on your skin long to see maximum effect.

Will I repurchase? 

Yes sometime in the future because I still have stocks.

Overall~
Amore Pacific did a good job with Cucumber Fresh Massage Beauty Soap. This is a good soap that is ideal to be used after a tiring long day. The refreshing scent of cucumber does linger on the skin. I like it as a mild beauty soap for the skin. Right now I let my brother use it because I am testing other products. But if you have the chance, give this a try.





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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Review: Flormar Supermatte Lipstick in Red Terracotta

Hey yo Wednesday! This weekend I received my Beautymnl package the next day after I placed my order, thanks to their super fast shipping. Please look forward to my review about Maybelline Pore foundation. However for today I want to review a lip product I've used recently, Flormar Supermatte Lipstick in Red Terracotta.


What is it? 
Flormar Supermatte Lipstick in Red Terracotta


Supermatte Lipstick will create a velvety look on your lips. Providing intense color thanks to its special formula, Flormar lipstick creates a matte look on your lips. Suitable for all make- up styles, Supermatte Lipstick also protects the sensitive texture of your lips. Choose one of the 12 available colors and have the lips you have been dreaming of.
Net wt: 4.2g
Credits: Flormar

Brand Story:
Flormar has become an irrevocable brand in women of Turkey’s nail polish choice. Taking its success a step forward after a short time beginning to operate in Turkey, Flormar started to offer its product range from blush to foundation, eye shadow to mascara, lip stick to nail polish with high quality and budget prices to its consumers.

Packaging
The lipstick's case is a matte black tube. The name printed is already gone after being lugged around, now its only a plain black tube.



Experience
Flormar Supermatte Lipstick is unscented. The lipstick is smooth to apply, it doesn't dry out the lips although the formula says its matte but it also doesn't moisturize the lips so I use lip balm first. The shade is brownish red, sort of brick red.



The color is opaque and its buildable. One swipe quickly brightens up my face. Its a gorgeous color I recommend for all sorts of occasions. It has a matte velvety finish which looks very nice. This is the type of color that you may use if you're meeting the parents of your boyfriend for the first time. Red Terracotta shade is the type of red that makes you feminine, you'd be walking confidently with a heart with this color.



How much and where to buy?
P399 at Flormar kiosks in SM stores nationwide

What I love
  • The brick red shade, its a rare color for me!
  • Velvety and intense colors on lips
  • Smooth application
  • Buildable color
  • its unscented
What I don't
  • Nothing I can mention

Will I repurchase? 
Its in the realm of possibilities.



Overall~ 
Flormar Supermatte Lipstick in Red Terracotta is the bomb. The shade is a winner and the velvety matte finish is super pretty. A type of red that is feminine yet with a strong vibe.

Facebook page: Flormar Philippines


To end this post here are my selcas with the lipstick on. Excuse the dark spot on my nose, it was a king pimple some time last week. Huhu.







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I am currently reading Gakuen Alice manga and I am loving it. The anime version was not continued leaving fans like me hanging with the ending! Anyway I've received a new package from Silky Girl and I thought of making a video blog soon, will it be okay? I am quite shy on cam. Fuuu~


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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

My New Tossi Flex Eye Wear from Star-Finder Optical

I normally let my dad get my prescription glasses. I have been wearing glasses since grade 3. When I started getting blurry vision I often borrow my little sister's glasses. Back then I didn't know it would only worsen my vision. Fast forward today, my current eye grade is 2.75 on both eyes. I often wear contact lenses especially when I am out of the house because of its convenience. I cannot count how many eye wear I lost and broke. So after long thinking I gave in and bought a new specs at Robinsons Malate at Star-Finder Optical.

What is Tossi Flex Eyewear? 

credits: Star-finder Optical

A very functional eyewear. The details speak for itself — very resilient temple with non-slip rubber at the end. Changeable and flexible nose pad. Lightweight and unbelievably durable thin plastic material.
Made with Air Tetron Rayon material promotes supreme flexibility and extreme durability. It is highly resistant to excessive impact and is superbly resilient.
Credits


credits: Star-finder Optical

Experience
My to-go type of frames would be vintage like. However upon asking for the price I almost fainted because its P5,000, yay! But their vintage frames are beautiful, hopefully I can afford it next time. Next option is frames that can fit big lenses. Here comes Tossi Flex!
credits: Star-finder Optical


Tossi eyewear has a slim design and with matte finished coating. It has about 3 sizes for the lens. If you are into korean craze, you will like it that they offer large frames. I chose the smallest one, its the perfect size for professional yet young look.


Tossi specs is very light! Other glasses feels a bit heavy, Tossi Eye wear on the other hand is almost as light as feather! Its very comfortable to wear and it will seem like you are not wearing any glasses at all. Its very durable and extremely flexible.

It has nosepads which is quite the make or break of my decision to buy it. I don't like the normal ones because based on my past experience it tends to easily detach from the frame after a year. I also tried cheap plastic frames at P50 without the nose pads but its not very comfortable and it slips, lol. Tossi's flexible nosepad is good and very comfortable. They say this is even changeable, I am yet to ask since its still new. I can imagine myself wearing this for office, in the side trips to the mall etc~



Not your typical eye wear case, this bulky plastic keeps my Tossi safe. Too bad for the logo slowly erased on top though.


How much and where to buy?
The price depends on your chosen frame. as per their website their branches are as follow, I do believe they are also in Lazada. Mine costs P2,252.

SM Southmall Branch
SM City Sta. Rosa
SM Dasma
Festival Supermall Alabang
BF Homes Parañaque
Robinsons Sta. Rosa
SM Clark
SM Lipa

Robinsons Malate

What I love?

  • Extreme Flexibility
  • Very comfortable
  • Super light like its not there
  • Modern design
  • Durable
  • Value for the price - they offer free adjustments


Overall~ 
I love my Tossi Eyewear! I also like their Vintage Models though but its priced at P5,000! I would say go Tossi is the way to go for clumsy girls like me, its very durable, flexible and even comfortable!





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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Review: PAX MOLY Aloe Vera Whitening Soap

Holer! Its another cold day today isn't it? That is why I am wearing a black and white turtle neck. Summer might have really left us and I still haven't had the chance to dip in the sea waters. Maybe next year then. However for guys and girls who basked in the heat of the sun I am sure you are looking for something to bring back your original skin tone. Today our review will be about my new favorite which is PAX MOLY Aloe Vera Whitening Soap

What is it? 


PAXMOLY Aloe Vera Whitening Soap
100g Net Wt.

Enriched with moisturizing and soothing botanical ingredients to soften and whiten skin. A luxurious soap with the fragrance of Aloe Vera deeply cleanses skin of dirt, leaving behind a refreshed, healthy looking complexion.

Packaging
Dark green colored box with gold ensembles. The soap inside is in paper packaging.



Experience
First of all even before opening the box you will smell the organic scent of the aloe vera soap. My mom says its somehow smells similar to grass. I want to compare it to green tea, in terms of being an woody-earthy type of scent (Hope I am making sense here! I am not so good at describing smell)

I use this soap on my face and body. It creates smooth type of foam and I like how it feels on my skin. Its a good combo with my Redlips makeup remover because it gets rid of the remnants of my eyeliner which often irritates my eyes. My face feels squeaky clean after washing, proven by almost clean cotton when I use Micellar Water.

A bonus is that there is an instant whitening effect. My skin is fair but I get a half shade lighter whenever I use Pax Moly Aloe Vera Soap. Inflamed pimples on my chin also became smaller after my first wash. My usual routine right now includes letting the aloe vera soap foam on my skin for at least 2 minutes or more. I get brighter, softer and healthy looking skin after.

How much and where to buy?
P150 for 100g soap available at Oh-some MNL's shop or shopee. One bar can last for a month with everyday use.

What I love
  • Foams and lathers well
  • Helps in removing makeup
  • The organic scent is very refreshing and I really like it
  • Refreshes skin
  • Cleanses without drying 
  • Did not break me out
  • Dried out my pimples almost instantly
  • Doesn't melt easily
  • Radiant skin every wash
  • Instant whitening effect with one wash
  • Affordable
What I don't
  • Not easily accessible for purchase offline
TIPS 
Let the foam stay on your skin for 2-3 minutes before washing with water to achieve the instant lighter skin effect.
Pax Moly Aloe Vera Soap doesn't have micro peeling effect so its best to use face towel, bath salt or loofah to scrub off dead skin cells.

Will I repurchase? 
YES. I am on my 3rd bar!

Overall~ 
With PAX MOLY Aloe Vera Whitening Soap getting brighter and softer skin is just one wash away. I like that its all natural and organic. However remember its still always 'hiyangan' pa din when it comes to skin care and removing pimples. I suggest that you try one bar and see if its for you. If you aim for better, brighter and even skin you may try this soap. In terms of lightening there is no need to wait long because the effect is instant.

Hope this review helps somehow in deciding if you should get this soap or not, stay beautiful! <3




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Saturday, June 24, 2017

Review: Belo Essentials AcnePro Pimple Gel

Howdy, hello Saturday! Its a long weekend yet again, where would you go? I have seen an android app called Booky where they offer a Buy 1 Take 1 Promo! I am yet to try but I am giving off this tip, just in case you are out for a food trip this weekend. With every family or friends get away its ideal to always put our best face forward. However there are sudden breakouts, luckily I can count on Acne gels. Spot treatments works best for sudden breakouts. Right now what I use is Belo Essentials AcnePro Pimple Gel.

What is it? 
 Belo Essentials AcnePro Pimple Gel says:
10g Net Wt.

Oil-free
Fragrance free
Non-comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Dermatologist tested

The third step in Belo Essentials AcnePro 3-Step Clear Skin System. It helps dry up pimples fast, calm inflammation and promote healing and anti-bacterial action, leaving skin smoother and pimple-free.
Infused with Purified  Bee Venom clinically proven to help heal mild to moderate acne.



Bee venom really? Its my first time to encounter a product made out of bee venom. For acne its usually tea tree oil.

Packaging
The Belo Essentials Acne Gel has a lavender and white combination. The gel tube is made of plastic and comes with a box. I appreciate that the expiration is indicated at the side of the box, it says ' 03/20'.




Experience
First things first, Belo Essentials AcnePro Pimple gel has this off smell. I know it says unscented bu it does have a weird scent to it. Its not a big deal though, I would like to assume that its the bee venom since its the key ingredient. Glad this scent is very mild.

The Pimple Gel comes as transparent (like aloe vera). The tube dispenses enough gel fot the application. I only use a pea size amount enough for my breakouts. The gel can be easily absorbed. Its not sticky at all.

The gel amazingly just works on the emerging breakouts but not on full blown pimples


How much and where to buy?
P149.75 at Watsons

What I love
Affordable
Accesible product
Dries emerging pimples
Easily absorbed by skin
Not sticky and light on skin

What I don't
Doesn't work on existing breakouts
Slightly stings
Off scent

Will I repurchase? 
I might switch back to Celeteque or Avon Acne Gel since they work on my red acnes.

Overall~ 
Belo Essentials AcnePro Pimple Gel is best used to avoid new pimples. Its not for me though because I already have existing ones! You may try it yourself to see if it works on yoh or not. My sister likes this and says it works on her pimples.


Happy weekend!~

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Friday, June 23, 2017

Review: PAX MOLY Jeju Aloe Vera Gel 100%

Nowadays I noticed that the number of beauty products made out of Aloe Vera is suddenly increasing. My number one favorite would still be the Aloe Vera Gel which has an all around function. I have used The Face Shop and Nature Republic before and there are also different brands who made their own Aloe vera gel such as Ekel and Mumuso. However even if the product looks the same inside, there are still differences in terms of its effectiveness. The aloe vera I currently use right now is: PAX MOLY Jeju Aloe Vera Gel 100%

What is it? 
Pax Moly Premium Aloe Vera Gel 100%  
Net Wt. 300ml

Formulated with Aloe Vera & botanical extracts, high enriched moist & mild texture provides hydration & nutrition to the dry skin after wash off.

How to use: It can be applied to hair, face and body as often as desired.




Packaging
Deep green plastic colored round plastic tub contains 300g of 100% pure aloe vera gel.

Experience 
Another aloe vera gel review for the year you may say. I know right, there is always a room for a new product in my kit as long as it works. This is my first 100% Aloe Vera Gel, I am curious why can't other brands make a 100% gel like this? Other brands range from 92-99% . Anyway I will review Pax Moly Aloe Vera Gel 100% based on its benefits:

1. Skin Moisturizer!
At first I solely use it for moisturizing my body. If you are not a fan of the sticky feeling of lotions then this can be your best buddy. It doesn't just moisturize though, it also helps in diminishing itchiness if you have ant/ insect bites. One application make my skin feel refreshed. My skin looks glowing after use but the Pax Moly Aloe Vera Gel magically dries into matte finish. Its never sticky I swear. It is easily absorbed my my skin making it also perfect for humid weather.

2. Treat Sunburn
Pax Moly Jeju Aloe Vera Gel can also treat sunburn, or if you have have prickly skin because of the heat of the sun. Its all natural and said to whiten skin in the long run, however I cannot personally attest to that. I have fair skin to start with and there is no visible changes yet in terms of whitening.

3. Prevents wrinkle and fine lines
Pax Moly Jeju Aloe Vera Gel 100% is said to prevent wrinkles and fine lines. I use it on my face but since I don't have wrinkles I am yet to see this effect.

4. Reduces AcneIt did helped in drying my pimples, alongside with another of my favorite Pax Moly product right now Pax Moly Aloe Vera Whitening soap.

5. Helps Lighten pimple marks
I cannot attest about the marks but other users say it lightens the mark as well. Will look into that further because usually natural products takes a while to do its magic.

6. Lightens stretchmarks
In terms of stretch mark it doesn't look as bad as before. Mine is not dark type of stretchmarks, its actually light and its on my legs. My skin's texture improved ever since I used Pax Moly Aloe Vera Gel.

7. Softens skin without clogging pores
My face is very soft every time I use this and my skin's texture is so much better than before. It didn't caused me pimples also.


How much and where to buy? 
P250 per tub, you may buy it online from authorized distributors or from our shop: Oh-some MNL or Shopee.

What I love 
  • Deep hydration
  • Refreshes skin (especially when its from inside our refrigerator!)
  • The natural aloe vera scent!
  • I can use it as body lotion
  • Brightens up my face
  • Applies sticky but dries matte
  • Light on the skin
  • Absorbs easily
  • Doesn't clog pores
  • Doesn't break me out
  • Affordable
  • Multi-purpose product
What I don't 
  • Nothing I can mention, or maybe you will want to buy it offline too, that can be a con?
TIPS 
  • You may use Pax Moly Jeju Aloe Vera Gel as a toner as well. You can mix 5 parts of aloe vera gel to 2 parts of water. Or you may apply the gel using a cotton pad and use it as toner also. Nifty!
  • Apply aloe vera gel on your feet and wear socks. Wake up to very soft feet!
Will I repurchase? 
My whole family are using this and we are on our 3rd tub. Basically one tub lasts for a month!

Overall~ 
PAX MOLY Jeju Aloe Vera Gel 100% is a multi-purpose product which makes it bang for the buck! It can be used from head to toe and the price is reasonable. In terms of Aloe Vera Gel this might be the one. I tried other brands so I can compare really. I am not a big all natural advocate but you got to try Pax Moly Aloe Vera Gel now and see why its different.




~Up next is PAX MOLY Aloe Vera Whitening Soap Review!


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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated 

 
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