Hello 2015

Wow! It's 2015already and  here I am writing my very first post for this year. Yes I know I haven't been very active, nor find time to check my blog. I guess I was too preoccupied with a lot of things happening around. First of all I was busy this previous year with my cooking/baking lesson that I attended here and in Cagayan de oro city. I already moved back in here in iligan city and hopefully we'll settle here for good ( ok teary eyed here! i'm  gonna miss you manila). See to tell you honestly I shoud've made this into food blog rather than makeup, just because I know food is what i really love. I just launched my online shop for cakes on instagram last year and so far Alhamdullillah it's doing well, I get orders almost

Everyday or at least 3 to 4 times a week. I am also regular supplier for a milkltea shop here in Iligan city. I'm planning to open up my tiny shop soon and I really do hope I can accomplish it this year. For now let me  share to you some of my creations and if you happen to have instagram please do follow. Thankyou!! 

Cupcakes

Triple chocolate, vanilla cake w/ buttercream frosting,red velvet cupcakes fudge brownies( best seller since day 1) and chocolate revel bars

Carrot cake with creamcheese frosting, yema cake, chocolate moist, and chocolate revel bars

Cupcakes galore 

 The birthday cake I made for eldest son

My take on custaroons ,fudge brownies and chocolate chip cookies.. My ever first bazaar

Made this last November for my little minion! 

collective haul

So I haeven't posted any haul for a couple a months now, i guess watching too many haul videos on youtube is what triggers me to post one. Anyway here's some of the things that i acquired last july and this Augost

I got these VIctoria's secret at the airport again, regular price is at 700php but it was on sale for 600 so my husband insisted on getting 3.. not bad for saving 300 less ey! 

I got pure seduction,mango temptation and  sensual blush.

Revlon colorstay  pressed powder in light medium

 REvlon kissable balm stain in  smitten and lovesick from bonmarchpage

Random finds from online shop and hijabs from different malls in Manila,Iligan and cdo.

 

june/july favorites

Ramadhan khareem to all my brothers and sisters in Islam.. yes i know Eid is almost about to end and here I am sharing again to you my monthly favorites. This last two months was really tough for us, my mom in law died due to cancer, that's the reason I've mia for two months, i barely make time to open my instagram or read blogs. I know it's really hard for us to accept this circumstances in our family but this is ALLAH's (swt) plan.. everything happens for a reason. Still alhamdullilah for everything!  anyway I don't want to talk much here,ummm I'm just not comfortable enough sharing my personal problems here( please don't get me wrong :) ) see..now I'm teary eyed now :(

These are the products that I'm currently obssesed with. I make use with the brush holder that comes with the REal techniques core collection since im travelling a lot lately, i just dumped in all the brushes that i often used and im good to go. 

MAc studio fix spray, i got this product on a whim. I know I can get other products with its price But I initially settled to get this one. I used this before applying makeup when my skin feels really dry and tight and use this as setting spray too.. and oh I use this too when i fell that my powder foundation feels really cakey, i just spray this on my face.

Maybelline Rocket mascara in very black, after seeing various youtubers raved on this gahhh I have to get one too and I must say I LOVE this mascara... when it says volume they mean it! another great product from maybelline.

Maybelline magnum mascara, I like to apply this on my lower lashes because I don't use my rocket on lower lashes just because I have oily lids it tends to smudged. Okey it's really obvious My top pick for brand mascara is Maybelline!!

Real tecniques brushes (buffing and detailed brush)-these two are my most used in the core collection.  I super duper love these brushes, I use the buffing brush for liquid foundation and blends in really nicely on the skin and streak free too, the hair is really soft and not scratchy at all!! amaze-balls!!!! I use the detailer brush to conceal any dark/pimple marks on my face and I like the size and works perfectly on me.

Maybelline gel liner 36 hour, this is the newer reformulated version which was recently launch. I only have good words to say about this product and this one deserves to be reviewed on my  blog. If you're looking for a gel liner that wont smudge,smear,will last whole day and not pricey you definetly need to try this. 

and last but not the least is a non makeup related, I'm loving this florence flats from  tonic bags and shoes

What I'm loving this month (may)

Summer has officially bid goodbye
And I'm actually loving it.. I'm not a total fan of summer, just because the weather here in the Philippines is tropical and it almost feels like its always summer all year round. I don't get to enjoy that much going out on the sun because my skin easily gets really dark which I prefer my skin to be a little fair, and plus I dont know how to swim so yah I don't enjoy the beach. The only thing I enjoy during a beach trip is the food! (c'mon who doesn't love food ok?!)

Ok now here's my monthly favorites, this month will be extra special because I included some fashion favorites which I think I would be including starting today.

*cheap (fake lashes) I've been playing a lot lately with falsies and these cheapo falsies are awesome, I suggest that if you're a beginner one go for something that won't broke your wallet. I also wear this on special occasion like wedding or parties!

*benefit boing concealer this is the only concealer that I've hit pan,I like to use the medium shade on my pimple marks and so far it's long lasting, I've been thinking about to get the full size one but my friend ayen suggested I should get the shiseido and to be honest I'm now contemplating wether to buy the full size,nonetheless this is my favorite so far( aside from the Mac)

*Mac cream color base LUNA- I use this as a base to my neutral eyeshadow, and works perfectly, little goes a long way. This can be used as highlighter too but I won't use this on my face, as you all know oily face is my bestfriend

*Moroccan Argan oil hair masque - I bleach and dyed my hair last February, and I tell you it's the worst thing ever that I've done to my hair... I'm actually murdering my hair for no reason at all! Bleaching hair can make your hair dry I mean reallllyyyyy dry!! Thanks to this, I'm slowly getting my hair to it's normal phase.you can get this at watsons for less than 200 pesos I think

*Camay shower gel in Creme Vanilla- i prefer body wash over soap and this one smells absolutely good

*Celeteque Advanced Anti-aging oil- this is a makeup remover but I stopped using this on my whole because I had really bad breakouts last month and I was too afraid to use any oil on my face, instead I just use this to remove my eyemakeup and works good. Doesn't sting nor irritate my eyes too.

Avon Advance techniques frizz control- in not realty high maintenance when it comes to my hair, a shampoo and conditioner will do but since I bleached my hair, I want to Put an extra little effort to restore its original condition since it gone really dry

*Celine inspired bag from MAGS- a local boutique I like since highschool, they are not expensive and they are updated on trends every season. When I first saw this bag I was really hooked, reminds me of CELINE phyton bag which I can't afford for now. The bag is roomy enough to put all my things including my babies' abubots!

*Victoria's secret in love spell- I got this on my unexpected visit to VS store at the NAIA airport and decided to check the items, I didn't planned buying on anything but when my eyes saw this , I said to myself "oh! this was my favorite during highschool" I have to get one.

*Flats from PRIMADONNA- I like the studded details, been using this since summer

And last but not the my watch from Fossil- its a men's watch perfect for my liking,I've been wanting to buy the Michael kors one but my supplier doesn't have any stocks so I just settled for this. I love the white and red stones that adorns the watch itself. So stylish and chic and of course it's a gold one

Sothat's it for my monthly favorites! Hope You like it.. Share some your favorites and would love to read them too!! Ciao bellas!!!

Favorites(jan/feb/march/april edition)

Hello blogging world! Since I haven't posted any favorites for the last 3 months I thought of making one. I just gathered what products that I always use and what I've been using nonstop up to this date.

Revlon color whipped foundation in nude- this by far one of the best drugstore foundation,I thought I've found my love in their colorstay line but since I found this, ahhh it was love too.Stays on semi matte without being oily for hours,since I live in a tropical country I really don't find it practical for me to use heavy foundation coz it only end up cakey and gross on face. Doesn't feel heavy at all when applied on the face,like it almost feels you're not wearing foundi on.

The Balm Bahama Mama bronzer- I like this because it doesn't have any shimmer at all, and goes well with my medium skin tone

WetnWild color icon palette in Comfort Zone)-this has been a constant staple when it comes to my eye makeup,Personal favorites are the highlight colors and the brown one,great for everyday.The color itself are so pigmented,definitely would repurchase wetnwild palettes.

Garnier BB eye roll on- basically concealing and depuffing are it's role,the cooling effect was superb. But I only highly recommend this to those who don't want to cover up that much when it comes to undereye problems. If you have in need of heavy coverage concealer then this one's not for you.

Lush lip scrub in popcorn- I was actually planning to get the bubblegum but almost all of the stores that I visited was out if stock, and the only available is in this variant. Since I was so eager to get a lip scrub, I got this na Lang. The smell of the popcorn was a potion, I got so hooked that I always use this almost everyday,and I tell you if you're obsessed with lipstick might as well as get lipscrub to perfect that pout. Who wants a dry chappy lips Nwe??!!

Artist Studio angled blush brush- if you're a constant visitor of LAndmark then you've probably encountered this brush,the hair is soft and doesn't shed too

Mac lipsticks in MYTH,LICKABLE, and RONNIE RED/AVON in make out red- these are the only lipsticks I've been wearing since January

Nyx lip liner in bloom- this goes well with my LICKABLE and make out red lipstick

CELETEQUE DermoScience™ Restorative Ultra-Lifting Concentrated Serum - one of my favorite samples from sample room, I use this religiously every night and I noticed that my eyes were less tired looking(if that makes any sense).

So that's it for now and I hope you share some of your monthly favorites. CIAO!!

Lipstick of the week: Mac Archie's collection in Ronnie red

If you're a fan of Mac then probably you've read lots or reviews and rave about this collection, as of this moment This limited edition is for sure almost sold out even online. Imagine when this was launch here in philippines it's freakin sold out especially the lipsticks!

I was hesitant and didn't planned in buying anything from this collection,because I prefer the classic black bullet tubes lying around my makeup traincase. The only limited edition that I own was from Give me Liberty of London in Blooming lovely way back in 2010 I think.So what made me decide in getting this? Because I was eyeing to get the famous ruby woo and when I tried it on in Mac glorietta,sad to say it doesn't suit me. My husband told me without any hesitation "hon di bagay sayo,di ka Anne Curtis" what the??!! Ok I wasn't really mad at him,and even thank him for telling the truth..when I looked at the mirror I'm like ok di nga bagay! The resident m/u artist from Mac was nice enough to entertain me, her name was Sharon (I think) she was patient enough to test red lipsticks on me but end up buying lickable.

So when the Archie's collection was launched I patiently read reviews on their lipsticks and so finally I settle for Ronnie red,this was rated 5.0 from makeupalley.com how good is that?!
My search for perfect red lipstick is over.    

My photos doesnt give justice on how this lipstick looks like in person, im using my iphone.

RONNIE RED

I must admit i super like the packaging,reminds me when i was in gradeschool when i was so hooked in readng Archies comics

Lipstick mark that I swatch the day before I took photos

What I like

Stays on for almost 6 hours on me (with snacking in between)
Label says its matte finish but Doesn't dry out your lips
Longevity is pretty awesome
Suits almost akin color
Doesn't scream bright red (thanks to its pink undertone)
Wearable enough to be worn on daytime
It's so pigmented
Applies on smoothly like dream
Doesn't settle on cracks of my lips( which I experience on almost all of my matte lipsticks

What I don't like
Limited edition

I think this lipstick will be my best friend for a couple of months now, I was never a fan of red lipsticks since I was more into pinks and nude but hey I think I found the perfect red for my skin tone. Wish me luck I won't be running out of this since this is limited edition

Here's moi wearing Ronnie red

Sampleroom loot

So finally my very first post for the year 2013..the reason why I haven't blogged for the longest time,is because I accidentally deleted my google account and i didn't know how to revive it,it took me almost 2
Months on how to activate my account again. Ok enough here's my second batch of stuffs that I got from Sampleroom. Incase you don't know what is Sampleroom please do check out their website,just google it coz I can't put any link here(I'm using my iPhone) anyho here's the photo.

Beauty basket: Elf wet gloss lash and brow mascara

photo from google

 yahhhhh I know it looks gross!! this is already my second tube and I'm running out already, so yah I I can't show a decent photo

If there's one ELF product that I definitely LOVE and would repurchase over and over again is the ELF wet gloss lash and brow mascara. It's true to its claim,tames the eyebrow and stays on whole day. I don't think Mac girl boy would still find its place on my wish list (ummm..yah as of this moment). I just wish elf would repackage and make it one whole tube without the lash mascara, I just find it blahhhh when used on my lashes. I swear it does nothing to my lashes,when I finished the brow one I end up using the tube for lashes on my brows too.

before

after

Pros
Inexpensive
Keeps eyebrow in place
Stays all day
Doesn't flake
Keeps my brow in place without the sticky feeling
Doesn't have any weird scent/smell

Cons
Contains a little product( I consume the brow side for less than a month)

So if you're looking for an inexpensive brow gel, go for this. I highly recommend this to makeup enthusiasts who loves to use eyebrow mascara without spending too much.

FOTD- no makeup look

So I did my own version of the "no makeup look", basically I would wear this on a daily basis. Covering my zits or scars would be the one priority in achieving this kind of look. No heavy foundation needed,all you need is a concealer or a tinted moisturizer if you want to wear one,but in my case here I didn't use any bb cream, foundie or tinted moisturizer..concealer was the only thing I need to cover bumps. Here's the look

The look (this is an  unedited photo) you can actually see my darken pimple scar below my lips

Products used: 

Diorskin Forever skin- on daily basis I only use my fanny Serrano two cake or my MAC studio fix,but this Time I used my Diorskin compact

Mac lipstick in chatterbox 

Elf contouring blush and bronzing powder- one my favorite from ELF

Étude house brow pencil

ELF wet gloss lash and brow clear mascara

Maybelline magnum volume express mascara(waterproof)

NYX full coverage concealer 

October/November favorites

Elizabeth Arden green tea spray- I remember liking this when I was in high school,and never had the chance to buy one for my self since
I find it pricey. When I was in duty free last month I saw this on sale and it was buy one take one,I know it's a good deal thats hard for me to pass out,so initially I grab one even though I already bought Victoria's secret colognes during that time.
Nwe the reason this is included on my monthly faves is because I love the light fresh citrusy smell it leaves my skin,lasting power is medium but I don't mind spraying on another layer after couple of hours.

Kabuki brush(unbranded)- bought this at landmark,and I initially fell in love with its super soft hair bristles,doesn't feel scratchy at all and most of all doesn't shed. Great for setting foundation and for applying bronzer. Ah yes this brush reminds me of Bobbie brown kabuki brush..slash half the price.

Étude house easy brow pencil in brown- matches my hair color and it's not too creamy or dry,just perfect for my brows

Wet n wild megalast lipstick in MAUVE OUTTA HERE,CHERRY PICKING and SMOKIN HOT PINK- the only lipstick I've been wearing nonstop for the last two months. Pigmentation is amazing,fairly long lasting and the price?? So cheapo.. Already have 6 colors from its line and I'll be adding more,preferably the nude one.

Suave 24 hour protection- the only reason I got this because of its apple scent. PERIOD!!

Elf wet gloss lash and brow mascara- this Is one of my favorite elf product,with it's super affordable price it does it's job perfectly. I love how it tamed my unruly eyebrows without budging.Stays on the whole day.

Nivea Sun Daily Face Fluid spf 30+ PA++
-Since this is fluid,the consistency is light and non sticky to the skin while leaves a dewy finish without looking oily at all

Follow up post on my wet n wild megalast lipstick craze. I got my order last month and it's been on my drafts for two weeks now. Finally a review on these babies.

If you've been reading my blog before I told you guys that I'm a fan of lipstick,especially matte and satin ones,I just can't get enough of them.
After reading and watching reviews about WnW ,finally I bought one and guess what I am really impressed by it.

I have to say this is one of my best buys,it's so inexpensive that you want to hoard all the Colors.

Color payoff is amazing and last me 3to 4 hours without eating or drinking. The consistency of the lipstick is quite dry because it's a matte finish so prior to application especially those who have dry lips be sure to moisturize lips for smooth and ease application.

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If you noticed I got the colors that are somewhat similar to some Mac's lippies which I don't have yet, don't blink pink is similar to girl about town while pinkerbell (photo on my previous post)reminds me of viva glam nicki minaj

Overall I would rate this product 4.9/5, why not perfect??because the only thing I hate about the product is the  packaging,The lipstick end up nicking the lid of the tube because the lipstick Itself does not go completely into the tube and it's so fiddly. And one thing also is the plastic packaging is a pain,I was using using the lipstick for almost a week but I noticed that it looked all scratchy and the color changes into foggy! I really wish WnW will come up with better packaging.

Eotd-

Another EOTD post which I wore yesterday.. I was inspired to recreate this look while watching those Korean beauty gurus on YouTube on how to apply smokey on single lids/monolid.. This technique looks good on Asian women who has monolid.. The great thing here is that you don't need that much color on the eyes,black kohl pencil and black eyeshadow (preferably matte) and you're good to go create that not so overpowering smokey eye . Be sure to apply a good eye primer so you won't end up smudging your black eyeshadow.

My eyebrows look weird here! I prefer not to wear mascara and just curl lashes.But i suggest you wear one,I just don't feel like wearing one yesterday.

After applying shadow,be sure to apply concealer below the eyes to clean the edges,same goes with the eyebrow.

OOTD-I'm feeling blue tohhday..

What I'm wearing:
Hijab-from Indonesia
Cardigan- from Indonesia
Aztec printed pants- from landmark
Flats-Payless
Leopard bag- gifted

Life lately according to instagram

I must admit I've been goin gaga over instagram since I got my iPhone 4, I don't even bother to use my MacBook and digicam after I laid my hands on this! Oh well tipid kuryente for me, I don't have to use all these three👏. If you notice in my recent blogs the quality of the photos that I took wasn't that good, I've been taking photos and blogging using my phone so yah no cam whatsoever for this. Feel free to follow me on instagram and I'll follow you too: puterihassana