Ombre Lips Tutorial #AMWIGtv

We all wanted Korean Gradient lips after watching all the K-Drama at some point in our lives!  I have tried it myself so many times but failed!

YES, you read it right --- FAILED.

I have full lips, dark pigmented lips especially on the outline and my lips are super dry as well.  The effect looks unnatural and most of the time, the lip tint at the center of my lips tends to transfer to my teeth.  

Basta, it was a disaster!

So after constantly trying out various ways and means - I finally found the best and most subtle ombre lips so far!  

As requested by some of you over #AskAMW , here you go!  My version of an Ombre lips!

Subtle, natural-looking and healthy, let me know if you have other tips and secrets!

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dear Klairs Creamy & Natural Fit Concealer Review

I have been wanting to try this concealer for quite some time and I got this from Althea a couple of months ago and realized I can find this cheaper at BeautyMNL!  Too late for me but not for you!  Yes, this is priced affordably at Php584.00 at BeautyMNL (good while supplies last) while I got this for Php920.00 at Althea!  So yes, that's a huge tip for you if you wanted to purchase one yourself.

Now let me get down to business.  Is this worth the price I paid for?  Is this different from other affordable concealers I've tried in the past?

A comforting concealer that nourishes skin as it perfects your look
Formulated with natural ingredients; hydrates and soothes while effectively camouflaging imperfections; perfectly covers large pores, blemishes, redness, and dark circles; creamy formula smoothly blends onto skin; irritation-free formula leaves a natural finish
All-around excellent coverage for sensitive skin

I was drawn to the packaging, yes, I've always been a fan of concealers housed in a liquid lipstick type of packaging with a doe foot applicator, in my opinion, this is the best packaging for concealers.  I like it that I don't have to dip my fingers in a pot or have the need to use a separate brush to blend out the product.  

So dear Klairs came up with a Creamy & Natural Fit Concealer and I got myself a shade Natural from checking out online swatches and so far, it was a good decision.

Coringco Soft Triangle Eyebrow Pencil Review

I'm back with a brow pencil review!  I recently purchased this at Althea and have brought this with me during my trip!  As I travel, I tend to bring products that are easy to use and mess free!  That said, I opt to go for brow pencils that are retractable! 

How do you like the half face effect?

Coringco Soft Triangle Eyebrow

Php170.00 

Available online at Althea 

Shades: 01 Mocha Brown 02 Light Brown

CORINGCO Soft Triangle Eyebrow is a 2-in-1 eyebrow pencil that makes professional brow makeup easier and more exquisite.Soft, light texture with the triangle shaped lead allows easy drawing for desired eyebrow shapes.Coating particles which are strong at sebum and sweat, offers long-lasting brow makeup without smearing for a whole day.

Lily Lolo Corrector Review

Do you still remember my event post early this month on the new product offerings from Beauty Bar?  (you can refresh by clicking HERE).

One of the many brands they launched is called Lily Lolo.

With ALL the different makeup brands popping up, what makes Lily Lolo different from the others?

Let me mention a few for you!  

First, Lily Lolo is made with LOVE, without Harmful ingredients.  Their products are made using only ingredients that are proven to nourish and protect the skin so no parabens, phthalates, synthetic perfumes, dyes, etc...  They are also cruelty-free so if you have very sensitive skin, you may want to look into this brand.

Second, Lily Lolo is created with different women in mind from all walks of life! No matter what your skin color is, your age, you'll get something for you!   That explains the wide array of shades available when I took a peek at the recent launch.

Lastly, the products are housed in a very simple yet nice packaging making it visually gorgeous to look at and easy to use even for first time makeup wearers!  I would say, in my point of view, this makeup line is perfect not just for personal but also for professional use!

With that intro, let me share to you my review on my first Lily Lolo product.  I got my eyes set on this Corrector in shade PeepO.  There are a total of 2 shades to choose from, the other one is called Blush Away.

Lily Lolo says --- (from website)

Our multi-tasking Corrector expertly covers and conceals blemishes and redness with Blush Away or dark circles and pigmentation with PeepO. You will be amazed at the staying power of such a soft delicate loose powder.

A Blush That Brightens!

My love for Lavender blush magnified as the year goes by, or shall I say, as I get a year older!

It started with Etude House's Dreaming Swan Eye & Cheek , then I expanded and searched at Tony Moly and went for Tony Moly Cheektone Powder in P05.

Don't ask me why but most Korean makeup brands have the option of Lavender blush because they have this thing for "bright skin".  No wonder..because it  really brightens my cheeks and makes me look a bit more youthful!

All thanks to Althea for offering wide variety of Korean skincare and makeup products at an affordable price I get to pick this new Cotton Blush from Missha.

Missha Cotton Blush

Php230.00

We love Missha's Cotton Blush for a soft, pillowy glow! These adorable little rectangles contain a matte formula that blends easily into the skin, giving your cheeks a nice, natural flush. Its formulated with "silky elastic powder" that allows for a non-cakey application, even after a couple of layers. Choose from 3 pretty shades to suit your look!

Althea A'Bloom Collection - A MUST TRY!

Althea's A'BLOOM products are one of the most unique and interesting to try!  When I received this box as an #AltheaAngels , I gave this a roadtest right away and of course, I can't do it all alone, I have to drag Mr. AMW on this because there is a product meant for him!

Let's talk about the cutest face mask sheet packaging on earth as of the moment!  The Althea A'BLOOM Mask Sheets (Php180.00 for 10 sheets) in 4 variants covering all skin issues!

As of the moment of typing, they are ALL SOLD OUT!  So please, put them up on our wishlist and wait for restocks!

AC-ME-Peach Anti-Blemish Peach Mask Sheet

This mask sheet is very gentle on skin because it uses tea tree oil to fight off acne and pimples.  Anything with tea tree oil get thumbs up from me because it really helps shrink "upcoming" pimples in no time!

the SAEM Cover Perfection Pot Concealer Review

I bought a couple of the SAEM items on Althea way before they arrived our shores!  One of the product I love from the brand (which I repurchased so many times) is the SAEM Perfection Tip Concealer. 

Because I get impressed "by brand", I tend to go back and purchase more items from the brand and see if they earn another thumbs up from me!

the SAEM Cover Perfection Pot Concealer

Php200.00 (at Althea)

Available in 01 Clear Beige and 02 Rich Beige

Available at: the SAEM stores locally and also available at Althea website

 Blemishes, dark spots, and panda eyes aren't on our list to flaunt 'em just because we got 'em. The Saem's Cover Perfection Pot Concealer is a balm type concealer that gives full coverage for even the peskiest of spots and keeps them hidden all day long thanks to its long-wearing formula. It'll keep those blemishes under wraps until you're ready to take your makeup off at the end of the day.

Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion Review

How easy it is to apply your face sunblock if it's in cushion form?

It is possible with Laneige!  When I was browsing Althea to shop for some unique makeup and skincare items for review, I chanced upon Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion.  

I mean a texture that feels like marshmallow on your skin?  Who can say no to that?  Not me definitely!

Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF59+ PA+++

Php970.00

Available at: https://ph.althea.kr/

(Note from AMW: Currently not available, just wait for them to restock)

Keeps moisture barrier protected all day long even under the hot sun! Inorganic UV protection sun cushion gently protects skin from UV rays with its soft, cushiony texture resembling marshmallow. 

Nature Republic Botanical Cream Concealer Review

"Ang Fresh mo naman!"

"Di naman halatang kulang ka sa tulog!"

Friends, CONCEALER LANG YAN!

I stick to my phrase, the right concealer can make you look FRESH and YOUNGER than your real age!  *laughs*

Check out how much concealer I apply!  And check out my 'excess baggage' on the other eye.

As I was browsing through my favorite K-beauty makeup and skincare site Althea, I always go to the concealer section because it is indeed one of my most used makeup item!   I chanced upon an inexpensive concealer from Nature Republic so I immediately Add to Cart and the rest was history!  

Nature Republic Botanical Cream Concealer

Php390.00

Available at: Althea

Shades: #21 Light Beige and #23 Vanilla Natural

Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway Review

"I like how soft and young-looking your skin looks."

That's what  my yaya said when we were having breakfast one day as we were waiting for my son in school.

"I don't have makeup on, I just had sunblock on!"  And this was the sunblock I used and I can't believe I am liking another brand of sunblock!  I mean gone were the days you can only find good sunblock for daily use and Althea's Petal Velvet Sunaway Moisture Filled Sebum Control sunscreen got my vote!

Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway

Php480.00

Available HERE

Shield your skin from the sun's rays and give it some petal protection with Althea's Petal Velvet Sunaway! Ultra lightweight, this invisible sunscreen is formulated with a moisturizing formula that plumps the skin and Damask rose extracts, ensuring that your complexion stays fresh and hydrated throughout the day without any streakiness or a white cast. It has an SPF of 50+ and PA++++, so your skin'll be kept protected all day. As part of the Petal Velvet line, it also contains micro-powder particles that give you a smooth, petal-like complexion. 

Makeup That (Literally) Sparks Joy!

When #AltheaMakeup was launched.  There are a couple of items I really love! 
Aside from the concealer that I loved so much and repurchased a even before I ran out of it, another item that got 2 thumbs of approval from me sparkles! 

The Althea Spotlight Eye Glitter

Shades: 01 Gold Light and 02 Pink Light

Php300.00

Available here

This sparkly number doubles up as both an eyeshadow and a liner to light up the eyes for some perky, glamorous peepers. Whether you like a subtle glow or a full-on glitter look, these have a hydrating formula that glides on like butter over the lids, allowing for an easy blend. Don't wait too long though, as they do set down, making them virtually budge-proof after. Pick from two pretty shades to suit your look! 

Why I'm In LOVE with this Concealer!

Can you spot the difference?

Eyes lifted, undereye darkness diminished.  And the best part is, this concealer costs Php200.00 only and I purchased this online and it gets shipped straight to my doorstep!  

This concealer arrived together with the rest of my #AltheaMakeup and yet, this won a lot of votes from AMW friens for a full blown review when I tried this on IG stories for the first time.

There are a total of 4 shades to try, my perfect shade would be the 3rd shade called Honey.

Spots, panda eyes and other blemishes raining on your parade? Smooth over and cover them up with Althea's Flawless Creamy Concealer, a pigmented, blendable concealer that'll whisk them all away! This buildable formula is made with Aquaxyl to moisturize and improve the overall health of the skin, while its long-wearing properties ensure it stays on your face all day. You'll be looking and feeling great in no time! 

Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser

As an Althea Angel, I get to try newest products from the website firsthand.  

And one brand that I get to try is the brand Althea itself  After just a few years of success, it wasn't a surprise for me that they came up with their own brand.

One product I get to try is their Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser (Php430.00).

Combine the powers of a cleanser and serum with Althea's Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser! This beauty superhero whisks away makeup, dirt, and oil with mint extracts while ensuring the skin stays cool and hydrated throughout thanks to a dual moisture cell system that envelopes the skin in a serum-like formula. It prevents the skin from drying out and effectively minimizes enlarged pores, keeping it smooth to the touch. This product also helps to balance the pH levels of the skin to keep it working in tip-top shape! Best of all, it's gentle on the face and suitable even for those of us with sensitive skins. 

Initial Thoughts on Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask

Althea, my go-to online store for Korean goodies actually came up with their own skincare line.  I was given the chance to try their newest Milk Peel Cream Mask which is meant to gently strip away dead skin cells and keep skin refreshed all day long.

I brought this with me in my recent HK trip and was able to use this 2 times.  So this is just my initial thoughts, things could change and I'll update it here for sure.

Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask

USD9.00 (10% off as of the moment so around $8.00)

Approx. Php490.00

Give your skin a big gulp of hydration with the refreshing peeling powers of Althea's Milk Peel Cream Mask! Containing both AHA and BHA extracts, this gentle but effective exfoliator transforms from a clay to a whipped cream lather, whisking away dead skin cells to prevent flakiness. It’s also formulated with casein protein from milk to revitalize and moisturize the skin. The result is radiantly smooth, healthy skin that's bouncy to the touch! 

Aritaum Full Coverage Liquid Concealer Review

So I picked this concealer online via Althea for review!  For the price, I didn't expect much and used it immediately.  I made the right decision picking shade number 4 as it matches my skin, the name states FULL COVER, does it gives the full coverage I want in a concealer?

• Immediately adheres to your skin!  It gets fixed on the skin smoothly and naturally covers the skin flaws without cakiness on the next step of makeup.
• Multi-cover with liquid texture and tip type shape The soft liquid texture covers broad and light blemishes and the tip type applicator covers even tiny areas on the face. 
• Fitting my own skin tone  The three colors can cover skin flaws naturally according to one’s own skin tone.

Innisfree Mineral Essential Concealer Review

Concealer is one makeup product I've been "hitting the pan" so fast I literally had to stock on different brands.  

I have my favorites, but I try my best to purchase different brands so I can review them for you!  Thankfully, my favorite K-cosmetics online shopping site Althea has a couple of concealer brands and if you watched my stories, I've shared my initial thoughts when I got my order a few weeks back.

Innisfree Mineral Essential Concealer

Php247.00

Available shades: 01, 02 and 03

Available HERE

Gentle application & moist coverage This liquid concealer formulated with essential ingredients for skin care is gently applied and clearly covers skin imperfections while leaving the skin moist. 

Formula with Jeju green tea for hydrating care Formula with Jeju green tea provides fresh moisture for dry skin areas such as below the eyes and cheeks.

On Althea website only shade 03 True Beige was left, I personally think 03 shade is perfect for my undereye circles but for the sake of picking different shades, I went for 2 and I was right, this is a bit light on me so it works better as a  highlighter as opposed to being a concealer.

This particular shade would work well on users with fair complexion!  It has a cool undertone.

Swatch: Shade 02 Natural Beige

Althea Real Fresh Skin Detoxer Thoughts

A Skin Detoxer set (meaning 2 tubes) for a Thousand Pesos?

That's a steal right?  So I immediately tested Althea's Real Fresh Skin Detoxer in Green Tea and Rose.  I tried mostly the Green Tea variant and recently went for Rose just because...well..read on!

Real Fresh Skin Detoxer Set in Rose and Green Tea

150ml each for Php990.00 a set (Less 10% off as of the moment of checking)

Available HERE

The hustle and bustle of the urban life mean non-stop hectic schedules, but that doesn't mean you can't give your skin the lovin' it needs! Althea's Real Fresh Skin Detoxer is a 10-second, 2-in-1 cleanser pack that showcases real, fresh ingredients and incorporates them into a system that allows a deep, clarifying cleanse while boosting the skin with nutrients and goodness. You’ll get both editions in this set: Rose (made with French rose petals + extract to refine the skin) and Green Tea (contains Jeju green tea leaves + extracts to purify). This product leaves the skin feeling fresh and looking smooth for a healthy, happy complexion!

My First Son&Park Eyeshadow Palette + Look

Do you like this look?
It's super quick and easy-to-do but this is my favorite look created using my first Son&Park product.  To those who aren't familiar with the brand, I did some research for you...

The creators of Son & Park are two celebrity makeup artists best known for popularizing the dewy no-makeup makeup look in Korea. With artistry at the heart of their brand, their line of cosmetics is high quality and reinforces simplicity.

I got the All That Smoky Kit through one of those Althea Boxes, the palette caught my attention that's why I chose that box!

Housed in a sleek, matte eyeshadow palette packaging.  I actually fell in love with the simple, magnetic-type packaging.  Something I wish most makeup companies would do because I like to pile them nicely and neatly inside my makeup kit.

Sometimes I Like You, at Times I Don't....

And I'm not talking about my husband, as I love him at ALL times.  *naks*  

I'm talking about makeup of course!  I got the Holika Holika Magic Pole Eyeliner 2X through Althea just because I didn't know we have it locally at that time I ordered online.  It was sitting in my "liquid liner" box for the longest time and I can't put my finger on either I love this product or not liking it at all!  

Let me tell you more about my confusing by sharing some photos on the product itself.

Holika Holika Magic Pole Eyeliner 2X

Shade: Black

Php500.00 at Althea

Description on Box

Althea's New Skincare Line

Everybody who's into K-Beauty products probably heard or shopped at Althea at least once in their life!  I've shopped their so many times for items I can't find locally and I have unboxed my packages so many times a lot of you would think I'm sponsored (80% of the time, I'm not!  I pay for my own orders!)

I recently heard about the launch of their Petal Velvet Powder which was a mattifying, translucent powder that sets makeup and leaves behind a smooth, silky satin finish.  I gave it a skip because you know my skin type - I'm dry, I need moisture!  So it is okay for me to miss this out.

But, when I heard about the newest skincare line called Althea's Bare Essentials, I knew I had to dip my hands on them because this is said to be crafted products that gives the benefits of the infamous 10-step Korean Skincare Routine rolled into 3 quick and easy steps.

Now, who doesn't want that?  I know I can't do 10-steps, I just don't have the time (lucky you if you can, and may you please go ahead with that), as for me, I try to minimize my beauty regimen as much as possible because sleep is more important to me!

As expected, the 3 products Althea is mentioning talks about --- cleansing, toning and moisturizing.