Liebster Award Nomination

My lovely co-blogger Dainty MD just nominated me for the "Liebster Award Nomination". And here are her questions (and my answers):

At what age did you start wearing makeup?

          When I was around 10 years old, I got a make up toy set from an aunt. That basically started it all. Then a couple of years later, I got into high school, and that's when I started buying make up out of my allowance.

What are other hobbies you enjoy other than blogging?

     

           Besides blogging, I like to do a bit of photography, spending time with my family and shopping (for make up, of course! Haha..)

Where do you get inspiration from when blogging or makeup looks?

           Magazines, TV, other bloggers, and YouTube gurus. I try to do whatever look I like and I do it my own way.

What is your favorite makeup item?

          I love every piece of make up in my collection, one thing I cannot live without though is my foundation.

What country would you like to visit?

         I've been asked a few times with this question, and I always say Santorini in Greece. I don't really consider myself as a beach person, but the place just looks oh so perfect in pictures! 

Do you have any guilty pleasures?

          Sweets! Lots of sweeeets!

What is the one food you can eat everyday and not get sick of?

          Cereals!

What is your favorite fashion purchase?

          My black open-toed boots from Parisian. It's always been my favourite 'cos it's such a scene stealer. I remember getting featured in Cosmopolitan magazine because of it.

When did you get your first pair of high heels?

         High school.    

What is your biggest dream or goal to achieve for your life?

         5 years ago I would've said "to be an astronaut", but I grew up. Right now, my goal is very simple. To be successful in whatever I choose to do, meet the perfect man for me, get married and start a happy family. Once I'm done with that, maybe that's when I can become an astronaut!

Favorite quote?

          My favourite quote/sayings changes constantly. Right now, I'm loving this line from a book I recently read: "We accept the love we think we deserve." (Perks of being a wallflower).

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I think I'm supposed to tag some people, so I'm tagging 10 of my awesome co-bloggers:

1. MissPLPify

1. My Make up and Henna

1. Pink Mommy

1. Alizze

1. The Misty Mom

1. Beauty by Krystal 

1. The Make up Suite

1. My Kiss 'n Make up

1. Candy Coated Paw

1. Fave Collections 

And here are my questions for you ladies:

1. How did you get interested in Make up?
2. What are some of the staple products in your purse?
3. What's your most expensive make up/skin care/fashion purchase so far?
4. Who/what inspired you to create your own beauty blog?
5. What do you think sets you apart from other beauty bloggers?
6. Who are your favourite make up gurus or bloggers? Why?
7. Do you have beauty no-nos? If so, what are they?
8. What are your other interests apart from make up?
9. Do you believe that sometimes less is more? 
10. Describe yourself in 1 word.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Swatches

When it comes to cosmetics, I don't really invest much on shiny, glittery items. I've always considered myself a matte girl, especially on lip products. And I just adore these ones from NYX! It's cheap (costs 280 php each), very pigmented and long wearing. So if you consider yourself a "matte girl" just like me, or if you're just looking for a really good lip product, I highly recommend this.

It comes in 11 gorgeous shades, and below are the swatches of my favourite ones.

Purchased from: Digital Traincase 

More NYX Lip Pencils!

I promised myself I won't get more but I just can't resist. They're really great and way cheaper than any other lip pencils! I'd get all 60 shades if it's only available!

SWATCHES: 

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All products purchased from: DIGITAL TRAINCASE.

REVIEW: Revlon Colorstay Foundation

There are times when you just wake up and don't feel so confident on going out with a totally bare face. Dark circles under the eyes, pimple marks, discolorations and tons of other skin problems can just swoop down our confidence. That is why it's always helpful when you have a trusted foundation within reach.

SHADE: 220 Natural Beige

HITS:

• it blends really well on the skin.
• it does stay on for 24 hours as said in the bottle (or cap!), especially when you set it with loose powder.
• you get so much product. Unlike the other liquid foundations that also comes in glass containers, this one doesn't come in an unreasonably chunky bottle so there's more product than bottle.
• it hides imperfections fast. You don't have to go over your unwanted spots to achieve a flawless look.

MISSES: 

• it kinda smells like a combination of paint and that cough syrup you've always hated. (but for some reason, I don't mind so much!)
• it can get a bit cakey if you don't use a moisturizer or a primer beforehand.
• it does not come with a pump. You do have to pour it on your finger or at the back of your hand before applying it to your face which can get a bit messy.
• it sets very quickly. You do have to work fast if you don't want to end up with blotches all over your face. For some this is a good thing, but not for me because I'm very slow!

NYX Slim Lip Pencil Swatches (Updated)

I absolutely love the first four ones I tried, so I got more! I'm loving dark lips recently, so I decided to get more reds, maroons and dark browns. So far, my favorite shades are: Deep Red, Fuchsia and Burgundy.

Swatches:

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All products purchased from DIGITAL TRAINCASE.

REVIEW: ELF 'Beauty School' Eyeliner Set

A lot of girls love rocking eyeliners, it can definitely make or break a look. I have tried different types of eye liners. There's felt tip, pencil, brush, pen and so many other forms. Personally, I prefer the liquid ones with a rigid tip for control and better precision. Kinda like the ones from this set I just got from ELF Cosmetics.

HITS:

• it has a fancy looking packaging. Yeah, it probably wouldn't matter once you open it, but it's still nice to purchase a product with a nice packaging.
• the built in sharpener for both eyeliner pencils is a huge plus.
• the liquid liners are pigmented, especially the Navy Blue one.
• the liquid liners do not smudge and stays on all day.
• it's cheap! Bought mine for only Php. 299.00

MISS:

• the 'Brightening eyeliner pencil' (which is basically just a regular black eyeliner pencil) does not glide on smoothly as promised in the packaging and it's not pigmented, you do have to go on over and over to achieve a really opaque black. However, the Shimmer eyeliner pencil works really well. 

Here are the swatches:

TIP: Apply the black eye liner pencil first then trace it with the liquid one for a more intense colour. It will also prevent it from smudging.

REVIEW: ELF 100-piece Palette ('12 Spring Collection)

I've been practicing eye make up recently, but all I have in my mini collection are eye-shadow duos. So I looked up cheap but good quality eye-shadow palettes and this one always comes up. I agree with what most reviewers said. It is indeed a great palette for starters. PRICE: Php. 899.00

HITS:

• every color you'll need is in this palette.
• the white and cream tones on the left side are great for highlighting.
• the colors are arranged properly. The colors belonging in the same shades are lined up in the same row.
• the white container makes it look expensive.
• unlike other palettes, this one comes with a mirror (located behind the ELF logo).

MISSES:

• the lighter colors are a bit chalky.
• you might need a primer to make some colors show up.
• most colors are not blend-able.
• the white container indeed looks nice, but it's not sturdy, like it could break almost instantly once it's accidentally dropped.

Below are the swatches for some of the darker tones.