Etude House Oh M' Eye Lash Volume and Longlash Mascara

Etude House is one of my favorite Asian brands because their products have really good quality, and they are excellent value for money. This is the Etude House Oh M' Eye Lash Volume & Longlash Mascara in #2 which is a very black mascara. I've had this for a while and almost forgot I had it actually :). I was checking on my stash a last week and saw this! I was worried that this was already dried out because it doesn't have a protective seal but a just tape. I was thrilled that it's as good as new and didn't dry out a bit, in fact, it's a little too runny. I'm actually impressed that I can still use this because I've had this for almost a year now. I once bought an Avon mascara and stored it for three months and when I opened it, the product was already too dry, and I couldn't make it work. 

Etude House Oh M' Eye Lash Volume & Longlash Mascara

This mascara is quite runny as you can see in the photo below. I have to wipe off some of the product from the brush which I don't honestly like doing because it's such a waste. It has a typical smell which doesn't really bother me. What I love about it is it's very black, which makes my lashes pop, and makes me look more awake.

the brush takes too much product

after wiping some of the product off

It has a small brush which makes it easy to work with. Building up the product from the roots to add more volume and length to the lashes is trouble-free, and I don't poke my eyes anymore :D. I can reach my lashes on the outer and inner corners easily, and applying the product on my lower lashes is made simple with this tiny bush. In short, small mascara brushes make my makeup routine easy :). However, what I least like about it is there's not enough separation on the bristles so it clumps my lashes. 

before

after

The mascara did volumize and lengthened my lashes and I really like it, but I'm not a fan of spider lashes. I sometimes like the effect but I prefer neatly separated and naturally full looking lashes most of the time. You cannot build this mascara up too much because it will look untidy, unless you really take most of the product from the brush. This is not waterproof (it doesn't say it is), but it holds a curl really well. As a matter of fact, I didn't curl my lashes before I applied two coats of mascara, but it appears like I did. Another thing I like it is it doesn't smudge nor melt and it'ss easy to clean, which is a deal breaker, because I was already a little disappointed with this mascara. Any makeup product which can stand the Philippine heat during this summer season is fantastic for me.

Overall, this mascara is good enough for its price since I only got it for P198 if I'm not mistaken. I really love that it's very black, doesn't smudge, volumizes, and lengthens my lashes. If you like spider lashes, this is a product that can make your life easy :).

My verdict: 3.5 STARS!!!

Etude House Surprise Essence Concealer #1

Hi guys! How are you all doing? Today's post is about another Etude House product and this is the Essence Concealer in #1 which is a Light Beige shade. I really love this concealer because aside from it being inexpensive, it has a great coverage! It's has a thick and creamy consistency but very easy to blend with a brush or your finger (which I prefer). I didn't ask the lady if this is water proof or what but I think it is based on the feel of the product. There's no slip and my skin absorbs it right away. 

This concealer has medium to heavy coverage and I'm really impressed of how concentrated it is. I just need a dot on my under eye area, around my nose, and a teeny bit on my dark spots to conceal my imperfections. This bottle is small but will last you for months because a small amount goes a long way. I only need to dip the wand once and I'm all set. I've used this for more than a week now and I have not experienced any irritation nor stinging so it's a huge plus especially to those who have sensitive eyes. 

I have a fair skin with warm undertones and #1 blended nicely on me. It only comes in 2 shades, #1 and #2 which is unfortunate because I'm sure that many would like to try this too, just that it won't match with darker skin tones. The #2 shade will work NC35 just fine.  

Very opaque and concentrated

Blends nicely with my skin

To me this is also an eye brightener because it lightens the eye area making you look fresh and glowing! You may also apply this on the areas you want to highlight like on the bridge of your nose, the high points of your cheeks, your cupid's bow, and the brow bone because it doesn't melt nor cake even on my oily skin. it has a powdery scent that I actually like. I'm just not sure if other will like it too. I don't mind it really because it's not a terrible scent after all. 

My verdict: 5 STARS!!! You can get this from any Etude House stores for only P298. Surprised?! I was too because I expected it to be more. I will be buying this concealer again for sure. I highly recommend this to everyone who are crazy about concealers :). It's worth the try because you obviously get the value for your money and it works fantastic. 

I hope you like this review and if you have any questions, please let me know! :)

Collective Haul

Hello everyone! How are you all doing? This week is extremely busy and I lost my internet so I haven't had a chance to write a review. I barely have the chance to go online because the issue with my internet is still on going which is really a bummer. So this post is going to be a little short.

I got a few items I'm pretty excited to review and share what I think of these products with you all. The one I am most excited about are the Lioelle BB Creams. I have head so many good reviews about these BB creams and I have to try it myself. I got the 5ml sample tubes on ebay to test it out and see what I think of them. I'm a huge fan of BB creams and I prefer them over foundation, However, one bb cream broke me out so I'm very careful which ones to use. So far Skin79, Skin Food, Etude, Tony Moly, and Danahan works amazing on my skin. All of these I got on sample sizes awhile back and they last a long time because a little goes a long way :). I want to try different varieties and brands so buying them on sample sizes is really practical for me :D.

I'm also thrilled about The Face Shop Nail Polish, the NYC Cheek 2 Cheek which is a bronzer and a highlighter, Maybelline Color Sensational in a new shade, and the new Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Rose Lipstick which I heard is like their version of Lip Butter so I'm really looking forward to trying it. I took separate pictures of the items so you can see them closer :).

Ever Billena Mousse Eyeshadow in Amber

Lioelle Water Drop BB and Beyond The Solution BB Cream

The Face Shop Face It Nail Polish in PK105

The Face Shop Eyelash Adhesive

  

Natural Lashes from eBay

Avon Super Curlacious Mascara in Black

NYC Cheek 2 Cheek Duo Blusher in Fireside Glow

Etude House Eyeshadow in WH707 / BR302 / BR304

Color Sensational Lipstick in Soft Azalea
Avon Moisture Rich Rose Lipstick in Blushing Bride

I don't wear false lashes and I never have but I think it's never too late for me to learn how. I got a lash adhesive from The Face Shop because the lash glue that came with the lashes were already dried up :D. That's okay because I only got them so cheap so I can't really complain about it. I'll post some swatches soon. 

So that's it for today everyone. I hope to post a product review soon. Take care and I'll talk to you later! :D

Etude House Petite Darling Eyes Cream Eyeshadow

Hello everyone! Today I have another Etude House product review and this is on their single cream shadows. Since I got my ELF 32 piece eyeshadow, I have been using it more often and I want to use different kinds of base shadows to intensify the shades. The packaging is rather sturdy and I love the crystal clear top and clean look. 

The shades I got are the basic colors I know I'll need more and work with most shadows colors. The first on the left is #1 which is a pearly white shadow and the second one is a light yellow pearly shade. These are both glitter shadows which surprisingly has great quality for only P148 a piece. 

Etude House Single Cream Eyeshadow #1 and #3

Etude House Single Cream Eyeshadow #1 and #3

If you check the swatches, you'll see that these shadows are really pigmented. I only swirled it a few times and got just enough product on my finger when I swatched it. The pearls and glitter and really pretty. You cannot layer this much though because it does crease without a primer. You can wear this alone if you just apply a thin layer, and suits fair to medium skin well. It gives the lid a light hint of pearly glittery color which is good for everyday use. I can imagine these shadows to be a hit on teens because they are really lovely and makes the eyes look more fresh and awake. 

Etude House Single Cream Eyeshadow Swatches

satin shadow / #3 base / shadow with base

If you are looking for an affordable cream shadow to use as a base, this is a good one to try. They make glitter shadows show up more and is a good sticky base if you want to intensify and switch up your shadows. The shadow with the base image looks a lot better in person as it looks more pearly and very pretty!

I'm a fan of Etude House products because they have really good quality. I didn't except too much from this product but I'm surprised of how I really like it. I recommend anyone to try this cream shadow. For the price, you can't go wrong :). 

My verdict: 4.5 STARS!!!

Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas! It's really cold now and I'm enjoying it :). I had a heavy snack of spaghetti and my home made blueberry cheesecake which is really good (according to my family LOL) and I'm stuffed. This is the first time I made my own no bake cheesecake and I'm really glad I did! How are you all doing? How's your Christmas? I got myself a few eyeshadows yesterday. They're all very pretty and neutral ( again :D ). I just can't get enough of neutral shadows and I'm really crazy about these new ones. I'll post some swatches this week. In the mean time here are some photos!

Sorry if the quality isn't very good. Posting this from my phone right now. I'll post better pictures soon :). Take care everyone! Enjoy the holidays and stay safe!

Review: Etude House Petite Darling Lips

My lipstick review for today is on the Etude House Petite Darling Lips in PK001. This lipstick is so cute and reminds me a lot of college when I was starting on my makeup collection :). It was on sale when I bought this for only P250 from the original price of P278. I think there's about 2 grams of product on this petite lipstick.

Etude House Petite Darling Lips

packaging is really cute and girly

Etude House Petite Darling Lips PK001

very lovely hot pink shade

  

Etude House Petite Darling Lips Swatch

I really like the hot pink shade and is the main reason why I got it. This shade looks good on fair skin but should suit any skin tone too. I think it's more of a cool pink than a warm pink (what do you think?). You can go with less makeup without looking pale as it gives a warm flush of color to the face.

This is a satin creamy lipstick which can be worn alone. On the photos you'll see that it's very shiny even without the lip gloss. I swatched it 3 times to achieve this effect. It's super blendable because of its consistency so it's very easy to use. The pigmentation is fine and leaves a slight hint of tint on my lips after I remove it. However, it's a little sheer on the first swatch. You have to build it up if you want it to be more opaque. Staying power is decent and lasts for hours. It's taste-less and has a fruity scent. The quality is not as good as I hoped for but it's still above par. For the price, it's definitely a good buy.

Overall I am still happy with this lipstick. My verdict: 3.5 STARS!!!

Review: Etude House Nail Polish

This is the first Etude House Nail Polish I have tried and I have been very happy with the results. It's a small-sized nail polish compared to The Face Shop polishes I have tried, and cheaper for only P49. It's an affordable nail color which I would love to try more. The quality is really really good :D. If I'm not mistaken, there's 7ml of product in this bottle.

Etude House Nail Polish PK012

I was very interested with the shade when I saw this nail polish on the display. I can't resist a pretty pink anything (most of the time). And because the packaging is so cute :D. I like Etude House lip products and bb cream a lot so I thought that this product is as good as well. 

Etude House Nail Polish Swatch

 complements the skin well

I love how it makes my nails look neat and clean

The product is really sheer. I had to apply 3 layers to achieve the same color as on the bottle. The brush is soft and longer so it feels like you're light handed when applying it on your nails and seems like you have less control. Its consistency is not too thick so it glides on smoothly. It dries out pretty fast too which is a really good thing. After the third day today it still didn't chip even without the top coat.

Overall I really like this product a lot. It's a cheaper but good quality nail polish that I would love to repurchase. I would recommend this product and color to those who like a candy pink nail polish for less than P50.

My verdict: 4.5 STARS!!!

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