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Whenever I go travelling, there is always one thing (or more) that I'll forget for sure.  No matter how many times I would go through my "To-Bring" list, I will definitely miss something.  And my recent travel to US (then to here in Dubai) , is not an exception.  So what did I forget? My trusted makeup brush cleansers.  I have two:  the MAC brush cleanser and the J&J Milk Bath. I prefer the latter though because it's cheaper, it works as good as the MAC one and I don't have to bring a separate body wash. Don't you just love stuff that multitasks!?  ^_^ I scoured through the aisles of Target and Walmart but failed.  I know I should've bought the MAC cleanser instead but hey, I'm currently unemployed so I think it's just right not to splurge (for now, tee hee) .  I was on the verge of giving up and throwing my brushes away (of course, I'm kidding) when I came across this during one of my sneaky trips at Target:  Elf B...

i tried some ELF brushes before, found them to be scratchy and not being able to distribute the pigments very well...in short, i didn't like them at all. there were some products that i did like..but their brushes, a big No. until this: This new anti bacterial, synthetic haired Taklon brush is softer and more absorbent and can be used with wet or dry products. Be a professional makeup artist and create a flawless look with this e.l.f. studio brush! Creates a professional sculpted look Full coverage color Use for powder or blush for perfect contouring Vegan Friendly (photo and product blurb taken from their site ) i didn't know this brush even exists. i've been seeing a lot of posts about their Studio line makeup and brushes but never really checked into it. A friend sent me this brush on one of our swaps, and she did tell me that this is one good brush. I washed it immediately, but hesitated using it for quite sometime. Until one day, that i need a brush to buff my powder ...

i can't remember if i already tried this combo...hmm, maybe i did. but probably using mmu eyeshadows. anyways, i am so liking the colors of my Nichido eyeshadows that i decided to use it for my eotn. Lovin' the finish..and again, with a good primer it will surely last the whole day. EYES: Modelco Brow kit in Dark topped with MAC Girl Boy Artdeco eyeshadow primer Nichido e/s in Pink Dusk on the lid Smashbox Juxtapose quad (gray shade) on the crease and on the lower lashlines MAC Blacktrack on the upper lashlines and smudged on the lower lashlines VMV Ohla-lash mascara FACE: Monistat as primer Cinema Secrets concealer on the undereyes (topped with OM Saffron concealer), sides of the nose and blemishes Monave Caroline Cargo Blu Ray pressed powder (as finishing powder MAC Sculpt and Shape for contouring, ELF clarifying powder for highlighting Elianto Blush in Mauve LIPS: Revlon Pink in the Afternoon l/s MAC gellee in Dewy Jube if you'd notice, i always use my Shape and Sculp...

sometimes, i'd stop and wonder...where have all my good friends gone? Some of them i haven't seen for awhile because like me, they are busy with work...some has their own families while some have already migrated abroad. i miss them...i remember those days when we just hang out by the school canteen and talk about everything. i miss the days when we would study together at one of our friend's house and make sure that we have tons of food to get us by. LOL...yeah, we are so afraid to get hungry. Last week, Joan (my derma friend who's also getting married this coming January) planned to meet for lunch. She had to travel all the way from the province to meet me and Shalee (another doctor friend). Geesh, i really have friends to be proud of. And just not because they are successful in their careers but also because they make sure that we can still hang out once in a while. I had a few hours of sleep but i made sure i'd be able to meet them for lunch. We ate at Dampa Ma...