my almost Friday look...

Oh yeah, I am quite serious when I said on my previous post that I'll be trying my best to get back my makeup mojo by wearing more colorful eye makeup. So here's another one that I wore on an almost-Friday work day:

Tonymoly brow liner
MUFE Brow Corrector
MAC e/s in Shimmermoss and Woodwinked
E/s in Beige and shimmery white
Maybelline Impact Express Liquid Liner
Maybelline Stilleto mascara
UD 24/7 in Zero

Smashbox Photofinish Primer Light
Graftobian concealer
MAC SFF in NC20
MAC SF powder in NC25
MAC blush in Dainty
MAC Sculpt and Shape

NYX Lipcreme in Istanbul and Antwerp

As expected, I was late again. But at least I have this nice eye makeup on...ha!
^_^

and who said you can't wear teal eyeshadow at work!?

and yes, that's a double chin!
^_^

it's almost 3am as of this writing, and I bet I'll be running late again for work later. but it's a Friday and you know what Friday means!

tata!

Product Swatches: Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipcolor

I am not in any way getting addicted to Covergirl's Lip Perfection Lipcolor...I just happen to LOVE, LOVE it. Amazing pigmentation, moisturizing, and the ease of application...what else can we not love about these babies?

So, to prove that I am not an addict...I only got 3 more:

Tempt - Rapture - Sultry

Tempt - Rapture - Sultry

Sultry

Rapture

Flame


On this batch, my favorite is Flame. I really am trying to get used to wearing loud lip colors...but then again, I can't match it with my colorful eye makeup. But still, I love all the shades that I have and I think I already have 7 or 8.

So yeah, I am not an addict.
^_^

By the way, please let me know if you find Temptress at a Covergirl counter here in Manila. I am dying to get that shade...and it's been almost a month that I've been trying to get that shade. I think I'm gonna die soon if I don't get my hands on it.

LOL!

an advanced Happy Friday look...

Lately, I've been playing with colors again and been trying to get back my makeup mojo. I've been backreading my previous posts and have seen my colorful looks. I then asked myself, WTH happened?
^_^

Probably when this continues, I'll have Happy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.....

Here's a yellow-green look I wore last week. I forgot when but it was definitely not a Friday:

Tonymoly brow liner
MUFE brow corrector
Eyeshadows in chrome yellow, green (light and one's a bit darker), taupe and beige
MAC fluidline in Blacktrack
UD 24/7 liner in Zero
Maybelline Cat Eyes mascara


Majolica Majorca Skin Lingerie Pore Cover
Graftobian concealer
Clinique Dermawhite-C liquid foundation
Clinique Dermawhite-C powder
MAC blush in Dainty
MAC Sculpt and Shape


NYX lip creme in Antwerp
Covergirl l/s in Heavenly
(i love this combo)

I'm glad that I got my color back!
But I still want to go to the beach next summer..

I hope you like it!

shopping for essentials...

Lately, I've been trying to stay away from the mall to keep myself from shopping. I admit, I've been shopping like crazy over the past few months and though it's good for the economy, it's absolutely no good for me and my wallet!

But of course, we can't totally avoid shopping..most especially when it's time to shop for essentials:

facial tissues, pantyliners, body wash, conditioners, deodorant, moisturizing/whitening cream, body puff, some falsies for makeup gigs, a pair of tweezers and nail file

A pair of tweezers? well, i lost my trusty pair weeks ago and I've searched in the jungle (AKA my room) and still didn't find it. And yeah, I use it to pluck those nasty gray hairs too! Ewww.

And yes, a nail file...because, ahmmm...
hey, I don't owe anybody an explanation when it comes to my shopping!
Do I?
^_^

How about you, what do you consider your essentials?

Girlstuff Nail Polish: Prettify those nails while being safe!

Have you seen little kids wearing nail polish? I've seen one not too long ago, probably age 5, wearing a bright pink nail polish. Honestly, it looks cute but imagine my horror when this little girl suddenly began sucking her thumb!

We all know that most, if not all nail polishes contain chemicals that are unsafe most especially to little kids. We love coloring our nails, but since we know that these pretty babies contain chemicals, we don't go sucking our thumbs like that! But of course, our little kiddos don't know that. And even if they knew, I don't think they would be as cautious like us.

Good to know that there's a brand of nail polish that doesn't contain The Big 3: Formaldehyde, Toluene and Dibutyl Phthalate.

Girlstuff Nail Polish

Made in France but repackaged in the Philippines, this brand does not contain The Big 3:

• Formaldehyde - connected to Lung and Nasal cancer...and yep, this is being used to embalm bodies! Nail polish brands now use this chemical as a nail hardener in their colored polishes as a bonus.

• Toluene - known to affect the nervous system, cause birth defects, developmental abnormalities, liver and kidney damages. This is being used in polishes for smooth application.

• Dibutyl Phthalate - Linked to reproductive issues and being used in polishes to ward off chips and cracks on our painted nails.

Blush - Electric Blue - Machiatto - Scarlett - Sparkling Maroon

cute packaging

priced at Php99.00

pretty cheap for something safe, don't you think!?

checkout these lovely shades:

Blush

Electric Blue

Machiatto

Scarlett

Sparkling Maroon

Other shades available:

opss, sorry for the flash!

^_^

I love how vibrant the colors are and it thus dry up a bit faster than the usual polishes I've tried.

And yes, it's safe for pregnant women too!

Girlstuff Nail Polishes are available in the Children's Accessories Department in SM Mall of Asia, North, Ortigas, Makati, Dasmarinas, Las Pinas, Clark and Fairview. Also available in Rustans Children's Accessories.

To prettify ourselves is not bad, but make sure that we are doing it safely not only for us, but to our little kiddos who want to be as pretty like US.

(wink)

New Products from Human Nature...

Everybody loves being beautiful, and with all the products and different technologies available today, to be beautiful is no longer impossible. Aside from using products that work and help us to be beautiful, it's also important that these products are also safe not only to us, but to our environment as well.

Good thing there is Human Nature, which offers a wide range of natural beauty products:

Human Nature is a fast-growing, trail-blazing natural & organic consumer goods company operating as a social enterprise and driven by the core philosophy of PRO-PHILIPPINES, PRO-POOR and PRO-ENVIRONMENT. Founded in November 2008 by Anna Meloto-Wilk and Camille Meloto, daughters of Gawad Kalinga founder Tony Meloto, Human Nature’s products are 100% made in the Philippines and 100% free from harmful chemicals.

Now joining the brand are these 3 new all-natural products:

Kids Natural Shampoo and Body wash, Natural Lip Balm and Natural Mineral Eyeshadow

Kids Natural Shampoo & Body Wash with Protein Care System - Getting squeaky clean the fun and safe way!

Bath time is a fun time for many kids, but not all kids like taking a bath. For some parents, getting their kids to take a bath becomes an all-out war. From delaying tactics to bribery to the good ‘ol running around the house, bath time can sometimes be stressful and can lead to so many tears –both for the parents and the kids.

Good thing now that there’s Human Nature Kids Natural Shampoo & Body Wash with Protein Care System to help you out. Unlike some regular chemical shampoos targeted at kids that have ingredients such as SLS, SLES and synthetic fragrance that studies have linked to cancer, hormone disruption and other side effects, Human Nature’s Kids Shampoo is 100% free from harmful chemicals. So start your little ones on a cancer-free lifestyle early with our kid-friendly formula that contains our unique Protein Care System with coco nectar! Coco nectar is made from the flower of the coconut and is 100% grown and sourced in the Philippines! J It contains amino acids and vitamins to nourish the hair and skin while effectively washing away dirt and grime. What’s even better is with every use of this ingredient, it helps uplift poor coconut farmers out of poverty. Now THAT is a 2-in-1 offer you simply can’t resist!

Available in 2 scents: Pineapple Pawikan and Tangerine Tarsier

Price: Php139.50/200ml

Passionatel Purple - Natural mineral eyeshadow in Enchanted Evening

New Mineral Eyeshadow in Enchanted Evening from Human Nature is a palette of beautiful, rich, velvety smooth colors so wearable that it suits every Filipina’s skin tone, from the fair mestizas to the dark olive morenas. Its beautiful shades of purple create a perfect sexy, smoky evening eye look that’s flattering on anyone. The result: a fabulous killer look.

Price: Php325.00

Human Nature 100% Natural Lip Balm - Nature's Secret for Soft, Moisturized Lips

Kiss your worries away! Our better-than-ever all-natural lip balms are made only with the finest blend of cocoa butter and pure plant oils. Experience the smoother, softer glide and the mouth-watering natural flavors that will surely keep you reaching for your lip balm again and again...and again! It's totally guilt-free because with no mineral oil, petrolatum or paraffin, you're assured that you're not ingesting any nasty stuff.

Available flavors: Tutti Frutti, Peppermint and Choco Fudge

Price: 69.75


Human Nature products are available at Rustans, Shopwise and Beauty Bar.
You can also shop at their online store here.

Sale Alert: ELLE Eyewear One-day Sale!

It's not summer but since our weather's getting really weird lately, we need to make sure that we get our selves sun-protected...our eyes included!

This weekend, you might want to check out what ELLE has to offer:

WHAT: ELLE Sunwear's One-day Sale
WHERE: SM Mall of Asia Department Store and Atrium
WHEN: September 25, 2011 (during the So Elle...So Me Fashion Event)
WHY: 10% off on ELLE sunglasses (including the 2011 Summer Eyewear Collection and the 2011 Eyewear Holiday Collection that will be released on the same day. Customers will also get the limited edition Elle Bowling bag (valued at Php2990)

Sunglasses regular price starts at P3490

Designed for the today‘s modern woman, ELLE offers luxury eyewear that exudes feminine,
french-chic style at afforable prices.
Collections are inspired by the latest runways trends but adapted into more wearable, classic
pieces.

Hmmm, my Mom would surely love this good news.
^_^