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.

Product Empties | March 2017

I've been blogging about the same topic for about a week. I don't want things to get extremely monotonous, so it's time to change things up a bit.

Collective Haul | Jan. '16

HAPPY NEW YEAR MY LOVES! I know it's a bit late but whatever. Haha :P I hope you're all having a wonderful start of the year and that you're still sticking to your new year's resolutions.

Anyways, it's been a little bit more than a month since I made a post. For some reasons, last December was so fun and exciting to me that I got carried away. Now, I'm back in the game, so please look out for more posts coming up. I'm really looking forward to a lot of improvements this year. I want my writing style, topics, photos, blogging schedule and more to get a whole lot better. *fingers crossed*

Since I'm still in the process of reconditioning myself, I'll take it easy for now and start this year with my specialty, a haul. ^^v

August Favorites

I was on a break from wearing any sort of makeup last month. With that said, I don't have any makeup products to talk about. What I have are mostly skin or body care stuff. I hope you still enjoy. ;D

July Favorites

You know the drill, gorgeous... another month that's about to end, another monthly favorites. :D

Products I Regret Buying ^^

Hello my loves! Here's my second ever post about stuff that just didn't work well for me. However, compared to my last one (here) which was posted ages ago, the beauty items I have this time are simply 'meh' products and not 'oh hell no' ones. In actuality, some of them can even be considered good, it's just that these days I'm being overly sensitive and picky. I also think my preference have grown and changed a whole lot. With that said, I hope you won't take it to heart if ever I bash an item that you like. ^^v Now, lets get through them one by one. ;)

June Favorites

What's the better way to end the month than with a monthly favorites? Right? xD Anyways, please excuse the absence of my May favorites, it's just that I wasn't so into certain new products that time. I was still obsessing over the same stuff from my April favorites back then. Actually, even during this month of June, I still am obsessing over those stuff, it's just that there are some additions to my obsessions. If you want to know what those are, then, let's get moving. ;)

What I Say: ELF Corrective Concealer

Hi loves! I'm back and this time with a product review. Guess what, as usual it is once again from a very affordable brand and as you know it, one of my favorites, ELF. The thing though is that this specific product is definitely not a favorite from that brand. They do have tons of awesome products but this is just a let down for me. Not much beating around the bush there huh, pretty unusual right? xD

Huge Collective Haul 2 of 2 | Makeup Inbox PH

Hey guys! As promised I'm bringing you today the second part of my huge collective haul. I told you it wouldn't take too long. I'm improving, right? Right? Hahaha.

Unlike the first part which is composed of almost everything, this part is just all about skincare and makeup products. Also, I got all of these stuff from just one place and that's from the site called Makeup Inbox PH. I will talk a little bit more about this new found love later. For now, let's see what I got. :D

Product Empties | April '15 ^^,

Don't you think our dog looks like he actually feels empty in the photo above. Hahaha. He is such a drama king. I just love him so much. 

Anyways, today I'll be sharing with you the products that I have recently used up. There are body products, hair products, skincare products and makeup products but not a lot because it takes a very loooooong time for me to finish one. Some of these you've already seen on my previous posts (about hauls or favorites) , I hope you don't mind. Let's get started. 

March Loves ^^,

 If only there's an award for being late, I'm pretty positive that I would bag it. I bet you agree with me on that, right? Haha. Anyways, I want to start being consistent when it comes to my monthly favorites so I'm still putting this one up even though it's super late. I hope you don't mind. 

    I don't think I have been loving that many new products for the month of March so this may be just a short and sweet post. Before I blabber again like I usually do, let's just get on the list. Enjoy! 

                     

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

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆

☆ 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! :*

Top 13 Products of 2013

Happy new year my loves!! I know it is a tad bit late but whatevs, right? Haha ;D Anyways, as I say my farewell to 2013 I would like to share my top 13 products of that year. I actually had a bit of a hard time choosing just 13 products but luckily I managed to do so. These are the products that have been closest to my heart. ;) They have been my favorites, go-to and lifesavers. C'mon now and let me share them to you one by one. ^^,

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1.) ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer

- This does the job so well. It sure makes my makeup last all day long. Being a product from ELF, it is also inexpensive.  

2.) Etude's Precious Mineral BB Cream  All Day Strong with SPF 30/PA++

- My go-to base. This makes my skin look flawless. I love love love the coverage, the longevity and the dewy finish that this product gives. The price is not that bad either.  

3.) NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Natural

- It does give that natural flush. It also lasts fairly long. This is perfect for everyday use.    

4.) Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion in Black

- This is my go-to mascara. It gives the perfect volume and length. It never flakes or smudges on me. Lastly, it is easy to remove.

5.) Marionnaud N.38 Eyes

- This is the only brush that I use for my brows. The spoolie is great. The angled liner brush is not too long or short, has the perfect density, and when I use it to fill my brows it helps to give just that natural look. 

6.) Vaseline Lip Therapy in Cherry

- This is what I always use to prep my lips before applying any other lip product and whenever my lip gets chapped.  

7.) Customized Lip Balm Stain

- I'm so happy with this product. I mixed two lip products (ELF Lip Stain in Birthday Suit + Maybelline Lips Pink Glow in Mixed Berry) myself and the outcome, I believe, is great. It does last for a long time and I love the color.

8.) Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake

- I adore the awesome formula of the lip butters and this is my go-to color. 

9.) Garnier Light Complete Multi-Action Brightening Scrub

- For me, this is definitely the best facial scrub ever. First of all, it is not abrasive. It leaves my skin so clean and bright. It is very affordable, too.  

10.) Glamworks Charcoal Nose Pore Strip

- This does the job and takes away the nasty blackheads. 

11.) Quick FX Pimple Eraser

- This does wonders. All I need is a teeny tiny bit and it will dry out my pimples and leaves no scars. 

12.) Zenzest Eau de Toilette in Coral

- I love love love this scent. Need I say more? 

13.) Dove Hair Therapy Refresh + Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo

- This is my life saver. It keeps my hair clean and refresh and it keeps the oiliness at bay for a very long period of time. 

That's it for my top 13 of 2013. How about you beauties? What's your top 13 products last year. I would surely love to know. ;) I know you've seen most, if not all, of these products before but I hope you still enjoyed this post. I'll talk to you again soon and my next post will be all about the stuff that I got this holiday season. Sounds fun, right? Keep your eye out for that one. Thank you so much for your time. Let's all have a wonderful 2014 and make this our best year yet. xo

FOTD: Holiday Look #4 ^^,

Hello my loves! :D Today, I will be sharing with you my last holiday look. And of course, there is no better way to end this set of holiday looks than with the famous smokey eyes. It would not be well-known for nothing, right? I really think it is a great look for a lot of different occasions. C'mon now and let me show you my take on smokey eyes. :)

--- PRODUCTS USED: ---

FACE:

1.) Fashion 21 Perfect Stick

- applied all over the face as a foundation

2.) NYX Concealer in a Jar

- applied under the eyes to conceal dark circles and brighten

3.) Nichido Powder in Pink Glow

- applied all over the face to set foundation and concealer and to keep oiliness at bay

LIPS:

1.) Vaseline Lip therapy in Cherry

- applied first to prep the lips

2.) Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Mauvey

- nude lip colour

EYES:

1.) Ever Bilena Eye Brow Pencil in Medium Brown

- filled in and defined the brows

2.) ELF Eye Brightening Pencil in Black

- applied all over the lids as a base

- also applied on the lower waterline and lash line

3.)ELF Flawless Eye Shadow in Smoky

- used the line color all over the lids and then blended the edges

- applied the lid color on the inner tear duct

4.) Shawill 6-Color Cream Eye Shadow

- applied the blue eye shadow on the center of the lids, just for a pop of color and shimmers

And it all ends here. I'm hoping that you enjoyed all my holiday looks and that these help you in any ways. ;) Merry Christmas my loves. Have a wonderful and unforgettable holidays. I will talk to you again next time. Bye! xo