Product Empties | May 2017

 Just recently, I talked about the products that I would let go of and give away. This time around, I'm going to talk about the products that I've used up and about to throw away.

February Loves ^^,

Happy Tuesday my loves! February is over and done with... It is but somehow I just cannot fully grasp that fact yet. :l Where did the love month go? Why does it seem to me as if this year is flying by extra fast? Is it really just me? Perhaps I've been enjoying life too much and that's why I feel that way. Why does it work like that, anyways? Time goes by so fast when you're enjoying and unbelievable slow when you're not. Life is indeed full of questions and mysteries. Hahaha. I'm such a blabber. I should have named this blog blabberwocky, the sweet wonderworld of a blabberwocky or something like that. I think that would be more fun and suitable. Hmmmm

Anyways, it is time to share the stuff that I've been loving with all my heart the past month or I guess months because few of these stuff I've been loving since January but I wasn't able to blog about earlier. With that said, this is going to be a tiny, tiny bit longer than my usual post regarding my favorites so brace yourselves my loves and let's jump right in. ;D

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☆ Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Energizing Facial Foam

- This facial foam has salicylic acid so it is suitable for acne prone skin. It also has vitamin C, grapefruit and pomegrate that brighten up the skin. Other than that, it is very affordable and widely available. It also has a nice scent.

★ Garnier Light Pure Lemon Essence Lightening Peel-off Mask
- You can possibly get up to 4 uses out of a sachet of this mask. It is very enjoyable to use. You would not even have to rinse it after it dries because you will actually be able to peel it off nicely, evenly and easily. Just like what it claims you can see the effect instantly. It brightens up the skin and makes the skin feel tighter and smoother.

☆ ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzer in St. Lucia
- What I love the most about this product is the bronzer. Some of my bb creams and foundations are a bit lighter than my skintone so I love bronzing up my skin. I also love how a bronzer brings life and dimension into one's face and how it can define more one's features. It has some shimmers but worry not for the shimmers doesn't transfer that much on the face. It doesn't make me look like a disco ball. I also use this sometimes as a crease or transition color.

★ Maybelline Bold Matte by Color Sensational in MAT 4
- This red lipstick has orange undertone which I love. I believe it suits my skintone very well. It doesn't dry out my lips. It goes on very smoothly and the pigmentation is great. The longevity is also outstanding.

☆ Artist Studio Spoolie Brush
- I got this brush for a very cheap price but the quality is actually very good. The size of the brush is smaller than normal and the handle is so slim. I love brushing my brows even on times that I don't wear any makeup and this comes so handy and does the job.

★ ELF Studio Eyebrow Kit in Medium
- This matches the new color of my hair perfectly. It also lasts all day. As expected from an ELF product, it is very affordable.

☆ Clinique Eyeshadow Duo in Rose Wine
- Whenever I feel like doing a complete eye look this is always my go to eye shadow. The pigmentation is just right. This duo feels smooth, buttery and there is 0% fallout.

★ San San Gel Eyeliner in Brown
- This eyeliner lasts all day. It is also very affordable and comes with its own brush which is always handy. I also love brown because it is perfect for a more natural and softer look.

☆ L'Occitane Radiance and Colour Care Hair Mask
- This is awesome and works wonders on a color treated hair like mine. First of all,  it keeps my hair healthy, soft and smooth. Then, it keeps the color of the hair and makes it more vibrant. It helps to make the color last for a really long time. I guess the only downside is that it can be a bit pricey. But hey, an abused hair deserves a lot of care and love. ;)

★ Kerastase Elixir Ultime Oleo-Complexe + Rose Millenaire Beautifying Scented Oil
- This suits me best for it is made for fine and sensitized hair. It makes my hair healthy and shiny. It also keeps it soft and smooth. The best part is that it makes my hair smell amazing.

☆ Black Heart Earrings from Bopbop Shop
- This is actually another gift from a dear friend. I find it very cute and I wear it most of the times.

★ Silver Necklace from Bopbop Shop
- This one I bought myself because this necklace has the Our Father in Spanish written on it. I love our Father.. I love Spanish.. I love this necklace!

☆Clinique Purple Bag
- I got this cute little bag from my mama. I keep my shenanigans (or maybe I should have called my blog CIENAnigans. Hahaha. What's with me and all these blog names today?) in it.

Done, baby! I hope you enjoyed. Thank you so much for your time. Let's talk again soon. Not sure though when "soon" is because just for a quick update and if you're wondering Toshi and I still haven't reconciled yet. Yes, I know that's sad. :( But I'm sure we'll be able to fix things up soon. Okay! Have a wonderful week. Bye! :*

What I Got This Holiday Season

Greetings my loves! :D As promised, today I will be sharing with you the stuff that I received from my dearest family last holiday season. I didn't get hundreds and thousands of gifts but I did get really awesome stuff. I'm in no way bragging, I just truly love all the stuff that I received and I think they are great. C'mon now and let's get moving. 

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❀ Maybelline Bold Matte Lipstick in MAT 4

❀ ZA Cosmetics Plumper Lips in 07 Candy Pink

❀ Laura Mercier Lipstick in Dusk

❀ MAC Lipstick in So Scarlet

❀ MAC Mattene Lipstick in Bing 

❀ MAC Tempting Eyeshadow Quad

❀ MAC Pigment Colour Powder in Blonde's Gold

❀ Shu Uemura Cream Eye Shadow in M White (top) and P Beige (bottom)

❀ Smashbox Bionic Mascara

❀ Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl Cologne

❀ Coppertone Sunscreen

❀ Clinique Keychain

❀ Boracay Souvenir T-Shirt

❀ Mint Blue Sleeveless Top With Lace Detail

❀ Black and White Striped V-Neck Shirt

❀ White and Lilac Striped Dress

❀ Tan Beaded And Sequined Top

❀ Lavender Off Shoulder Dress

❀ Red and Cream Striped Cutout Maxi Dress

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I am very happy with each and every item that I got. The idea that people around me remembered to give me something, or just the mere fact that they actually thought of me, honestly made my holidays and until now makes me so ecstatic. Words are not even enough to express my gratitude for everything that I got and of course experienced (ehem.. LOTS & LOTS OF LOVE ;D) last holiday season. I certainly didn't forget the true essence of Christmas, you know. ;) I absolutely had an awesome and blissful one and I will surely be missing it. I'm positive you had an awesome holidays, too, right? ;D Now, I can't wait for the next holiday season. haha Kidding! I'm just trying to lighten up a bit the atmosphere because things are getting sappy. :P

So I guess, that is it. How about you? What are the stuff that you got for Christmas? I would love to know because I'm just nosy like that and I really enjoy Christmas hauls. Haha Anyways, expect a lot of first impressions, FOTD's, favorites and whatnot featuring most of these stuff. Thank you so much for spending time with me. ;) I'll talk to you again later, beauties. Bye! xo 

Lip Combo of the Day 11.22.13

Hello my loves! Happy Friday! Who's excited for the weekend? Raise your hands! \ (*u*) / Haha Anyhow, c'mon and let's get this started.   

It's been quite a while since my last LCOTD but it's back again. Just like what I've said on my previous LCOTD, I'm so into soft pink and nude lips these days. And today is definitely no different. 

Lip recipe:
* I first applied Clinique's Colour Surge Bare Brilliance Lipstick in 31 Orchid Shimmer.
* Then, I finished it off with NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Tea Rose also known as LG160.
 

That's it for my lip combo of the day. Let's all have an exciting and wonderful weekend. Bye! xoxo

September Loves ^^,

     Hello my lovely readers!!! :D How are you all doing? Can you believe how fast time goes? September is officially over and Christmas is definitely just around the corner. I actually feel a little overwhelmed by that fact but also excited at the same time.  Anyhow, let’s just leave that for a moment and let’s talk about the products that I’ve been loving this past month. :)

     Before I forget, be warned that most of these items are lip products just because a.) I’m a lip junkie (you’ve probably read that a million times) and b.) I chose to keep things simple last month and so most of the days I only used a lip product/s and a concealer.  I hope you don’t get annoyed by the fact that I always always always talk about lip products. Haha. That’s it. Let’s now jump right into it.

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1.) Nichido Eyelash Curler

- This thing fits the shape of my eyes oh, so well. It curls my eyelashes perfectly, definitely just the way I want it. And the curls actually stay for a long time. This is also very inexpensive. 

2.) Garnier Light BB Instant Fairness BB Eye Roll-On

- I just love how this product covers my dark circles. It also doesn't dry out my under eye like some other concealers do. It feels very light in the skin and it lasts pretty long, too. Definitely a keeper. :D

3.) Avon Holiday Delight Lip Balm in Peach

- This balm moisturizes my lips ah-mazingly. It doesn't feel greasy and doesn't leave a white film even if I apply too much of it. It is truly light but still keeps my lips very moisturize for a long period of time. Not to mention, it has a very nice scent/taste.

4.) ELF Lip Plumping Lip Glaze

- This thing is simply wonderful and I love the color pay off of the tinted glaze so much. It also feels so refreshing on the lips because it is a bit minty. If you wanna know more about this product just click here. :)  

L: Cabana Crush ; R: Air Kiss

5.) Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF15 in 14 Cabana Crush and 10 Air Kiss

- First of all, I love how these lip glosses have SPF. Second of all, the color pay-off of each is amazing. They are really pigmented. Another thing is they do last really long. With that being said, they are a little bit sticky but nothing unbearable.   

6.) NYX Round Lipstick in Paris

- Just like Marlena from Makeup Geek, this is also an all time favorite of mine. The color is just lovely. This lipstick is so pigmented and true to color. It doesn't moisturize my lips but it is not drying at all. It also goes on like a dream. I love to use this most of the days.  

7.) Avon's Lovely in Pink by Sweet Honesty

- The smell of this perfume is so refreshing. It simply smells so light, young, fresh and lovely. Ugh. I've been loving this since I don't know when.

8.) Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo

- This baby right here doesn't only clean and refresh my hair, it also gives my hair a lot of volume which I really love. It does keep the oiliness at bay for a very long time, too. It is also another inexpensive product. 

     That is everything I've been loving for the month of September. How about you beauties, what are the things that you've been loving the past month? And have you tried some of these products? What are your thoughts about them? I would surely love to know. I'll talk to you again later my loves. Bye! xo

Birthday Makeup ^^,

                                              Here it is... :D

              ..plus more selfies ;D..

            

                ..and an OOTD!! :)

Excuse the mess, please. I was actually in my younger sister's room. xD 

                                                  

                                      PRODUCTS USED:

                                               <3 FACE <3

1.) The Face Shop Lovely Me:Ex Angel Skin Foundation in NB23

2.) L.A Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer in Creamy Beige

3.) NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Natural

4.) Nichido Final Powder in Pink Glow

5.) ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer (not included in the photo ^^v)

                                                <3 EYES<3

1.) Shawill 6 Color Cream Eyeshadow (pink and purple; as base)

2.) Clinique High Impact Eyeshadow Duo in Rose Wine (brown; crease color)

3.) MAC Single Eyeshadow in Vibrant Grape (inner and outer part of the lid)

4.) MAC Single Eyeshadow in Et Tu, Bouquet? (middle part of the lid)

5.) ELF Mechanical Eyelash Curler

6.) Covergirl Lashblast Fusion in Black

7.) ELF Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Luminance (inner tear duct)

8.) ELF Brow Kit

9.) ELF Wet Gloss Lash and Brow Clear Mascara

                                                 <3 LIPS <3  

1.) EOS Lip Balm in Cherry

2.) NYX Round Lipstick in Summer Love

3.) NYX Round Lipstick in Narcissus

That's it for my birthday look, lovelies. The quality sucks! The colors are more vibrant in real life. The quality of my photos will improve soon, that's a promise. ^^v And yes I have a very stubborn dark circles. I'm still on the hunt for the best concealer. If you can suggest something, just write down on the comment section below. ;D Lastly, I'll make better posts very soon. I'm still trying to condition myself. Thank you sweethearts. I'll talk to you again later. :*