Etude House Proof 10 Aqua Tint in 01

I was so excited when I saw this lip tint because it's waterproof. Who wouldn't want for their lip tint to be long lasting, right?! I got this together with the Proof 10 Auto Pencil Eyeliner which is also supposedly a waterproof product. Just click the link to check out my review about it. I got this from Etude House for P328 with 12g of product.

Etude House Proof 10 Aqua Tint in 01

Etude House Proof 10 Aqua Tint in 01 Swatch

The shade I got was the pink red tint since I already have my Tony Moly tint in red. There was another shade available in 02 red orange. It's water base and is said to be waterproof which got me too excited about it. You can also use this as a cheek tint if you want to and comes with a sponge tip applicator like some of their lip products. 

Etude House Proof 10 Aqua Tint in 01 Swatch

As you can see on the photo, it provides a natural pink tint and doesn't look dry. It feels light on the lips and very comfortable to wear. You can wear this alone or top it off with a lip gloss or under a lipstick to add more intensity to your lip color.

This isn't as pigmented as I wanted it to be and not as long staying. You have to slowly build it up if you want more color. I had to swatch it 5 times for the tint to really pick up because it's very sheer. As a waterproof product I expected stay longer but it gets easily removed. For me it's another fail product from their Proof 10 line. 

PROS:

Light on the lips

Looks natural 

Non-drying

Can be worn alone

CONS:

Easily removed

Very sheer

Overall I still love this tint for everyday use. It's a great product for teens because the color is not too intense.

My verdict: 3.5 STARS

Would I repurchase: Yes, will surely try the red shade

Would I recommend it? I would to those who wants a light/natural tint 

Review: Maybelline XXL Curl Power Mascara

I have used this product for 2 weeks now and I have to say that it's one of the mascaras that I can really depend on. It's a curl + volume + length microfiber washable mascara in black (also available in waterproof). It claims to be ophthalmologist tested and contact lens safe. 

Base Coat

Top Coat

It's a 2 step mascara which starts with the base coat to curl the lashes and a black top coat which  provides 12-hour hold. For best results, apply the base coat evenly and add the top coat before it dries up to prevent clumping of the lashes. You can build the it up for a more defined and dramatic eyes. The brush helps to evenly coat the lashes and spread them out for a fuller look. I applied 3 coats on this photo to add more volume to my lashes. 

After 6 hours

The curl was still in place when I got home after 6hrs and it didn't smudge or flake. You can seldom find a washable mascara that holds a curl for a long time so I'm really impressed with this product. Cleaning is really very easy using olive oil as a makeup remover. It's a perfect mascara if you are looking for a product to lengthen, volumize, and curl your lashes for long hours. Although the wand is really short so it's not very easy to work with. I poke my eyes a few times using this but I'm now more careful :D.

PROS:

Base Coat is moisturizing

Easy to remove

Doesn't flake, smudge, or clump

No strong odor

Easy on the eyes

Holds a curl for long hours

CONS:

The brush wand was so short making the application a challenge

My verdict: 4.8 STARS

Would I repurchase? Yes

Would I recommend? Yes

Overall I love this mascara and it's one of my favorites. The 2 step application takes time though so it's not a mascara that I would grab for when I am pressed for time. 

4U2 Dream Girl Happening Eyeshadow

4U2 Dream Girl Happening Eyeshadow

I noticed this eye shadow last week and I thought they look lovely. The problem is it doesn't say what shade it is so I can't tell you guys but I got it from Watsons for P164 and I think it's not bad. I like the packaging because it's black with pink print and it looks clean. It has 2 pretty shades in one and I think it's a good deal. The other color is like a champagne color and the other one is coral-y shade and both of them are pearl based. 

4U2 Dream Girl Happening Eye Shadow Swatch

4U2 Dream Girl Happening Eye Shadow Swatch

I got this because I liked the champagne color for everyday use. I wear a very simple makeup when I run errands and I think this will look great. The coral shade looks pretty too so even if this is the first product I have from 4U2, I still wanted to try it. 

The shadow is not as pigmented as it is on the picture when you swatch it on your skin. I had my elf primer on so it helped make the color show up more. It's very easy to blend, it's buildable, and long lasting. The swatch on my hands didn't wear off for hours. And they look lovely! The color is very soft and makes the eyes open up more. Very ideal for everyday use.

So far I like it. They have quads too and I think their colors are also very pretty. Just want to share with you this new product I tried and I hope you all like it :). I give this product 4 STARS!!!

ELF Essential Cherry Tart Liquid Lipstick

ELF Essential Liquid Lipstick Cherry Tart  

I have another makeup review for you and this on the ELF Essential Liquid Lipstick in Cherry Tart. I have had this since December but only had the chance to open it :). Just like the other Essential products from ELF they only retail at P129.75 or $1 from eyeslipsface.com with 1.5 grams of products.

Elf Essential Liquid Lipstick in Cherry Tart Swatch

What can I say, I love ELF! There's no reason not to love them because they are quality products and very affordable. This particular color is amazing because it gives a very fresh look. It's a sheer liquid lipstick, very moisturizing, gives a glossy finish, and true to its color. It has a sponge tip and a twist bottom that releases the product. I like the packaging because it's very clean looking and not messy because you only get the product if you twist if from the bottom so it won't spill at all. It's also long lasting which was a surprise because I was expecting it to rub off easily as it's a liquid lipstick. The application is even and it's very easy to use. One great thing I like about it is the cooling effect it gives on the lips like a mentholatum lip balm. With only a few application, I can feel that my lips are a little softer. Not only that, it has a pleasant taste and smell too!

PROS:

Moisturizing
Even application
True to the color
Glossy finish
Long lasting
Nice packaging
Very affordable

CONS:

I seriously can't think of one :)

There are good variety of colors to choose from and I will surely get another one soon. This product deserves 5 STARS!!!

ELF Essential Eyelid Primer Review

Hello everyone! Here's another makeup product review for you all on the ELF Essential Eyelid Primer. This product has received positive reviews not only because it works great but is also very affordable. It retails at P129.75 or $1 on eyeslipsface.com with 5ml of product, how can you not love it! 

This is seriously the first primer I have tried so far. I didn't want to spend money on primers before because my eye shadow seems to last a long time with the one I just made myself. However, I thought of giving this a try to see what difference it will make on my eye makeup. 

ELF Essential Eyelid Primer

The primer is sheer and is very light weight. It dries fast, absorbs the oil on the eyelids, and make the shadow pick up more. One of the reasons why I don't use an eyeliner before is it melts and smudges. But this primer keeps my eyeliner in place which is a very good thing. Now I can wear eyeliners! 

I've had this for 2 weeks now and wanted to try it out long enough to write this review and so far I have not had problems with creasing, even on cream eye shadows which is really remarkable! I expected less of this product and it surprised me. Now I can wear my cream shadows alone without having to worry about it creasing. This primer definitely deserves 5 STARS!!!

Black Radiance Sheer Blush Review and Swatches

I got this blush about a month ago and forgot that I had this already lol. So when I saw this again today I thought I should do a review about this product. I was looking for a good contour color when I saw this and decided to get it. The package includes a tiny brush that is useless if you want to use this for contour, and it has a small mirror on top when you open the blush.  I don't really need it but I appreciate that it's there in case I do need one. It has 6.8grams of product in a plastic packaging which I guess with break easy if you drop it. On another note, that's not the purpose of getting this blush so I won't take the packaging against the product. 

The shade is in Chocolate Truffle and is definitely not going to work for me as a blush but I figured I can make use of it as a contour shade. I know it's too dark for  a bronzer but I once saw a video of Kandee Johnson on youtube and she used a very dark concealer stick for contour and it worked very well. She said anyone can use a contour color that's 5 times darker than their skin tone. So I wanted to challenge myself to make this one work too. If you check out the swatch below, it really looks very brown on my skin tone and I only has to swatch it lightly. This has a little shimmer to it and is VERY pigmented.

Black Radiance Sheer Blush in Chocolate Truffle Swatch 

At first I struggled as you have to be very very light handed when applying it so it doesn't come out too strong. During the first try it looked like my skin got burned, BUT I did make it work the second try (hurray)! I had to lightly pat my brush on the product to take a very small amount and then softly blended it on my skin to contour my face. It did look naturally as if I was only using a darker bronzer than my NYC Sunny. I was happy with the result and I wanted to check how long it lasts. The photo below was taken right after I got home and it still looks very fresh after 6hrs! 

I saw on other reviews that it's also available in other more wearable colors. I think it should work the same. Pigmented, blendable, buildable, and long lasting. I only got this for P99 from a local store so it's definitely worth it. From my experience, this product deserves 4 STARS!

ELF Studio Red Carpet Lip Stain Review and Swatches

ELF Studio Red Carpet Lip Tint

I wonder why I just got my hands on the ELF Lip Stain. It's been available in the market for awhile but I didn't notice it at all. I have been enjoying my Tony Moly Lip Tint and I guess I wasn't looking for a replacement because it's just so good . I was so anxious to try their tint to see if it's as good as their other products. I got this for P249.75 or you can get them from their website eyeslipsface.com for $3. 

You have the stain on the other side and a clear gloss on the other, both have sponge tip applicators. I tried using it without the gloss but that just didn't work because it dries the lips pretty bad. Below are some swatches without and with gloss. 

ELF Studio Red Carpet Lip Tint Swatch

ELF Studio Red Carpet Lip Tint Swatch

ELF Studio Red Carpet Lip Tint Swatch

On the second image the light was washing the color off so I took another shot. The last image shows the closest color intensity in person. It's really very red and true to its name Red Carpet :). It's nice to wear if you want to look polished even without putting so much makeup on. What I love about this tint is that it's very very pigmented! It has a creamy consistency, the color is very intense for a tint, and very opaque. It dries pretty fast and when it does it's kinda difficult to get it off. It's very long lasting that I didn't retouch the whole time I was out. The gloss wore off but the stain remained on my lips even after I ate. It transfers very very easily though so you have to be careful when you wear this. It definitely lasts longer than other lipstick, lip gloss, or my Tony Moly and Etude Lip Tints. 

This has a smell so it may put other users off. Another thing I don't like about it is that the product doesn't close very well so the gloss tends to leak which is a bummer. On another note it's still a pretty good and long lasting lip stain for the price. I like it overall only that I was hoping I could use it without the gloss. I rate this lip stain 4 STARS! Will surely repurchase another shade :).

ELF Essential Lipstick Swatches and Review

ELF Essential Lipstick in Classy

I found a time to take some pictures of this lipstick I have been wanting to review for awhile now. I got this a week or two ago and only used it today for the purpose of the review. When I first saw this lipstick I knew I just had to buy it because ELF is a quality cosmetic brand at a very reasonable price. Since this is under the Elf Essential line, it retails at P129.75. 

ELF Essential Lipstick in Classy

I love the packaging a lot in a silver grey plastic twist tube and I appreciate that you can see what shade it is without opening the tube. This lipstick also has a pleasant grape/berry scent which I really enjoy. I'm sure nobody wants to use a lipstick with an unpleasant scent. I really love how creamy this matte lipstick is. It glides on the lips very well and is non-drying. The shade is also very pretty. I can use this on a daily basis and I can also pair this with a smokey eye for an evening gathering. Are you a fan of MAC Lipsticks? This particular shade is a dupe of MAC's Angel so this is a very cheap alternative for those on a budget. If you want to see a shade comparison, check out this video by Emily Noel. The color looks very similar and you can't almost tell which one is which. I'm sure many are excited to hear about this too!

Below are some swatches:

ELF Essential Lipstick in Classy

I used this lip color today with a Smokey Eye, ELF Studio Blush in Tickled Pink on my cheeks, and NYC Bronzer in Sunny for contour. The staying power of this lipstick is also quite good. I hardly needed to retouch today which is really great. I just have a few words for this lipstick, great quality at a very affordable price. This lip product deserves 5 STARS!!!

If you've used this lipstick let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading guys, I really appreciate it, and I hope you check out my other posts too.

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder Swatch and Review

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder

Hello everyone! Been working for 12hrs and just had the chance to post some swatches of the new products I bought last week. I won't be doing an in-depth review on New York Color Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder, Sunny #720 because it's late here now (1:58am) and I need to catch some sleep. Here are some of the pictures of the bronzer. I'm not sure how much this retails now so I can't give you the price in the market but I bought this for P300. I believe this is available in ebay. 

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny

I like how the powder is pressed very well and it is very fine. It is also very pigmented and nice to use for contouring and to add glow on the skin. It's non-comedogenic which means it won't clog the pores, it's dermatologist tested so it's safe for sensitive skin, and is oil-free so those with oily skin will not have issues with this bronzer (yehey!).

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder Sunny 720 A

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder Sunny

Using this bronzer to contour my cheeks and little glow on my skin was easy. The application was not messy and it was easy to work on the skin. Looks really good if you want a sun kissed look this summer. I didn't break out, no itching, no irritation, and it stayed all the day on my skin which is really great! I only had to tap my brush a bit and the color picked up really well. It gives a pretty sun kissed and healthy glowing skin and I love it. I know this isn't the best photo but this is the one I have for now. My faced looks more sun kissed in person when I took this photo but the flash on my camera washed it out, sorry guys :(. Hopefully I have time to post some more this week if I get some time off work. 

I really like this bronzer and I give it 5 STARS!!! Hope you like it! If you want to share your experience on this same product, please don't hesitate to comment below as this may help other ladies who want to try this bronzer as well. Need to hit the sack now. Good night, good afternoon, and good morning everyone! Take care :)

EDIT:

Just posting a new photo of me using the bronzer on my cheeks, Avon Ultra Rick Mega Impact Lipstick in Divine Wine C302 on my lips, a little mascara, foundation mixed with a little moisturizer, and pressed powder on my face and that's it. I think it looks polished enough and timely for the summer (at least for me).

The only thing I retouched for the purpose of this review is my lipstick. The bronzer was never retouched and I wore this since this morning. I took this photo the moment I got home and this is how it looks like after 8hrs (not bad, right?!). I'm just in love with this bronzer! Let me know what you think :).

Take care everyone!