Rare Beauty Luminous Powder Blush in Hope

 Real talk.

I thought celebrities who are coming out with their own makeup and skincare line are making it out there due to the fact that they are ahm… CELEBRITIES!  How many percentage are people happy with the products they put out?

Well the pecentage gets higher!  I remembered buying Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty expecting to bash her but ended up loving it!

When Selena Gomez launced Rare Beauty, I have been meaning to try her Luminous Powder Blush because they just look too good on videos and photos!  

Now, I get it, it works even for non-celebrities!  

Rare Beauty Luminous Powder Blush

Shade: HOPE

Price: Php1,800 Available: Sephora Philippines Website

Rare Beauty Says —-

An easy-to-use hybrid of two award-winning bestsellers: Soft Pinch Liquid Blush and Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter.

Unexpectedly smooth and incredibly weightless, this airy blush goes on seamlessly for a pinch-perfect flush that seems to radiate from within.

Highly pigmented base is packed with brilliant pearls for natural-looking dimension. No flaking, caking, or fall out.

Easy to blend, build color, or diffuse for a softer effect—without ever looking chalky or ashy.

Transfer-proof, smudge-proof, water-resistant formula keeps you blushing all day.

Hand-polished, so each powder is as unique as you are. 

Issy & Co Creme Cheek Blush in Gold Digger Review

 As a make up reviewer, I have my bias when it comes to make up reviews.

Lipsticks seem to be the "easiest to review" because we mostly wear lipstick and you can easily change from one color to another even within 1 minute or 2.  As for me, I have my bias in cheek color!  Why?  I find applying blush to instantly change my mood and overall look in a few swipes!

That said, when Issy & Co. sent me a bunch of their bestselling makeup to try, I started reviewing their creme blush right away!  Like THISINSTANT.

Can't blame me if this cream blush is so seamless and easy-to-apply and it stays.

Issy & Co Creme Cheek Blush

Shade: Gold Digger

Price: Php349.00

Available HERE

Issy & Co. says ---

A lightweight multi-use blush that melts into the skin creating a lit-from-within flush. The creamy formula is easy to blend and build to the desired intensity.

Gloriously easy to apply, this silky-smooth blush creates a youthful and healthy complexion with a natural finish.

I want to collect all their shades!
Their packaging, texture, shade choices are perfection!

If you have oily skin though, I suggest doing the sandwich method in application .  How?

1. Apply a good amount of cream blush on bare face.

2. Apply your choice of tinted moisturizer/foundation/powder foundation.

3. Apply another thin layer on top and dust with loose setting powder (if you have oily skin).

This technique will make your blush stay forever :P  Well not really...until make up removal is what I meant.

Do you own an Issy & Co. Creme Cheek Blush?
Which shade do you think I should go for next?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Nudestix Trendy Blush Mini Kit review

 

I love Blush Sticks! 
I like them for their easy wear and how it is easy to travel with less hassle!  Just imagine, applying blush without a brush?

You can do that anytime anywere!

I got these Nudestix Blush Mini Kit via Sephora.  

Nudestix Trendy Blush Kit (Holiday Limited Edition)

Php1,900

Available HERE

Housed ina  cute black thin can that you can house all 3 sticks.  Each stick is approximately 3 inches in length.  You get a thick jumbo crayon-like color that made me use these on eyes, cheeks and lips just for fun - and for the sake of review.

Here are the 3 shades at a glance.

Swatch below for you to see the shade difference!  Left to right: Rosy Posy, Picante and Moodie Blu

How to Apply Cheek Tint Seamlessly

 

At this stage and time, there more brands coming up with Cheek Tints!  One brand that I honestly LOVE and collect all the tints are from Benefit.  

Benetint is my ultimate fave and it made me love the brand from the start.  But afterwards, Cha Cha Tint won my heart and I even repurchased many bottles for Professional gigs.  After throwing out a lot of the tints - as a little goes a long way and they expired on me.  I am glad to try one of the newer shades PLAY TINT - God save me, they are coming up with more shades pa!

Benefit's Play Tint is honestly so easy to use.  But easy may be for me, but not for you!  So here's a quick tutorial on how to apply tints (in general) seamlessly!

All you need is a Tint of choice and a STIPPLING BRUSH.

Steps:

1. If tints are natural-looking, complete your base makeup first without setting with powder.
2. Apply cheektint at the back of hand or a dish, grab a few amount of product with your Stippling brush.  Tap excess on tissue, hand or dish before applying straight on cheeks.
3. Stipple the product on cheeks gently and if the tint is super pigmented, blend out excess using a clean sponge..
4. If the effect is too much on your cheeks, diffuse the color by adding powder foundation on top.

This method will definitely create a seamless blush look!  See the result?

Douyin Blush Look

 

Nars launched their Air Matte Mousse in the midst of pandemic but that does not stop me from wearing them since I got them!

And now that things are going back to normal, I am more excited to create new and exciting looks with the said Air Matte Mousse.  I've been seeing Douyin look on Tiktok (Douyin is a Chinese version of Tiktok) and the girls usually do their makeup with exaggerated blush application close to the eye area!

Does this look work for girls in the 40s?  Do I look trying hard?  You be the judge!  But please be EXTRA NICE :P

The Douyin Blush trend consists of applying blush not only on the undereye area but also on the nose!  Most of the time, the blush shade used are the bright ones - not the subtle ones so I particularly picked Nars Air Matte Mousse in shade Scandalous - the darkest shade among the 3 blush I own.

In person, it does look a bit too exaggerated and I probably won't do this on regular days, I will do this trick only when I do video calls or if I want to take cute photos! :P

Pixi +Rose Glow-y Powder review

 

Pixi has been doing well in terms of their star product Glow Tonic, Vitamin +C and even +Rose Colourtreats Collection.  I never doubt the brand as I used a couple of their skincare products and they always deliver.

When it comes to their makeup products, I am still unsure about the quality as I haven't tried much of them.  Thankfully, I was able to try the Pixi +Rose Glow-y Powder which is marketed as a silky-touch of Glow to brighten effortlessly!

Now before you start raising your brows as you stare on my photo and wonder: "Where is the blush?  Why can't I see it?"

I believe the Pixie +Rose Glow-y Powder is meant to be a skin/face enhancer rather than a blush color per se.  If you read the product description carefully, the product is expected to bring a veil of light, reflective sheen to complexion and is best used as blush, highlighter or eye shadow.  

Now, I like using this as a blush as I like subtle blush anyways!  But that does not stop me from using a big face brush and lightly dust the product all over my face and neck after base makeup application.  On days, I just skip powder and apply this on top of my concealer or BB creams.

A Purple Blush To Keep Your Cheeks Glowing!

 

"How to be fresh?"
"What is the best cheek color?"

I find these questions to be too broad to answer in just a single statement.  It's always: "It depends."

It depends on your skin color, your skin texture and what type of "look" you are aiming for.  If like me, you prefer fresh-looking skin with cheeks that looks naturally blushing?  Steer clear from the usual pinks and peach blush colors, why not shift your attention to lilac or purple blushes?

If you follow me on Instagram and watch my stories --- shameless plug!  Please follow me HERE! 
I've talked about doing gradient blush by using a lilac colored blush powder underneath before applying the usual shades we own!  Or most of the time, I use Lilac blush shade ALONE, that is why I hit the pan on my first lilac blush from Etude House.  Please click the link and check out the review because you can see before and after photos on how my cheeks glowed!

But if you want something more "neutral", less obvious, and natural, go for a deeper lilac blush from Laura Mercier which I recently discovered called Kir Royale.

Kir Royale is a matte deep almost plum shade rather than lilac.  This shade is perfect for cheek-lighter if you have deep complexion while it works as a nice blush for those with fair to medium complexion.

This blush from the brand are sheer yet buildable in formula.  The powder is very silky, smooth and easy to blend!  You can apply more depending on your liking with the use of brush, sponge or even your fingers!  

I also like the fact that it adheres to my skin almost immediately and it stayed until makeup removal.  There are a bit of disappearance especially on a humid weather but can be easily managed with a quick retouch!

Glow with The Body Shop Shimmer Waves Blush 02

 

If you don’t know me by now, I am always a PRO-glowing skin!  I would do anything to create fresh and glowing skin rather than FLAT and Matte.  I guess it’s because I have normal/dry skin I aim for youthful glow!  Or maybe, I watch too many K-dramas!  

I usually add “oil” on my foundation or BB cream to create such glow, thankfully, there are more products/brands coming out that can recreate the glow without much effort!  And today, I am sharing one secret!  All thanks to The Body Shop, it only takes a minute or 2 for this glowing skin!

The Body Shop Shimmer Waves Blush

Shade: 02

Available at Lazada 

Php1,295.00

KVD Beauty MODCON Liquid Gel Blush Review

 

KVD - Kat Von D.

The most sought after make up brand as a Beauty Blogger/Enthusiast.  

I remembered wanting/trying to get my hands on Kat Von D products but I just don’t have the means beause I don’t like to order online anymore as I need to pick them up at local post offices.  

Resellers?  There are a lot of them but I do not personally know legit ones and I am obviously afraid of fakes!

So thankful for Sephora  because I can be assured of the authenticity of the makeup and skincare products.

So there…that is an intro!  Hahaha  Seriously, I was invited to KVD Beauty’s Online event 2 weeks ago and I learned so much from Nikki Wolf.  Through the process of makeup application, there are 2 products I SUPER want to try!  Their Tattoo Liner and these MODCON Liquid Gel Blush!

I hailed these the most unique blush texture I have tried to date —— 

KVD MODCON Liquid Gel Blush —- (taken from Sephora website)

What it is: A lightweight, long-wear liquid-gel blush for a modern skin look: hydrated and dewy with a punch of color. 

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: ModCon melts on easily and feels like a second skin. Build this shimmer-free blush up without highlighting texture or getting streaky, tacky, or patchy. The innovative formula helps keep skin looking hydrated, bright, and smooth, and it’s infused with hoya lacunosa flower extract. 

Swatches

Glowlita, Dewality, Glasscade and Luminairy

Blended version

Cathy Doll’s Nude Matte Blusher Review

 

AH CATHY DOLL....    

When will you stop creating cute and nice products?  I guess you won’t huh?

I guess the brand is somewhat important to me because I hosted their grand launch in the Philippines years ago and I was able to visit Karmart Office in Bangkok, Thailand.

No bias here, I am still a product tester/Beauty Blogger so I will still share my honest to goodness reaction to their products.  But seriously, this is one drugstore brand that I highly recommend because their products are packaged well and quality is really good for the price you pay.

I was able to try their newest blush called NUDE MATTE BLUSHER and you can see in this collage that they look really nice huh?  Or was it just me? Hahaha

Cathy Doll Nude Matte Blusher

Php329.00 

Available at Watsons For now

3 shades on spotlight:

Pink Idol, Sassy Girl and Sandy

Swatches (L-R)

04 Pink Idol, 05 Sassy Girl and 08 Sandy

Maybelline Cheek Heat Review

 

So we all know by now how Maybelline delivers in terms of creating good quality makeup, with shades perfect for Filipinas/Asian Skin at an affordable price.  

Maybelline Cheek Heat is dubbed Best Cream Blush of 2020 in the Allure Best of Beauty Awards as seen on their international web page.  There are 6 shades to choose from in this collection while locally, correct me if I am wrong, there are a total of 4 shades (1 missing in this post which is shade Lilac).

Cheek Heat is a water-based gel cream with colorful pigments that create a buildable, natural looking blush. Check out how 3 shades look on me in a glance.

Housed in a tube colored similarly as the cheek color itself, the tube felt lightweight and it must be the gel formulation that made me feel like there wasn’t any product inside!  Thankfully, I was wrong! 

With just a few squeeze you’ll get a product oozing out instantly and I tried swatching half a pea size and true enough, I get instant color without the need for adding more!

Top to bottom: shades 15, 20 and 25

Innisfree Jeju Color Picker When The Camellia Blooms Blusher and Petal Tint Review

 

Happy Saturday AMW Friends!

Woke up in a better mood because I slept longer today!  I love weekends, I seriously do!  I wake up at 6:00am every single day from Mondays to Fridays for my son’s online school.  Whenever I wake up, I would think about how my mom managed our household with 4 of us siblings and grandparents who were bedridden - no househelp, no help from my dad as well as he leaves the house early for work! 

Ahhhh, just thinking about it gave me more strength to not complain about my current situation!  

Anyways, Back to a not so personal topic.  Innisfree Philippines recently launched their When The Camellia Blooms collection and I can’t help but use them right away even when I am only staying at home!  Take a look at my happy face - that is genuine my friends! :P  

Under this collection I was able to play with the When The Camellia Blooms Blusher in Red Camellia (Php990.00) and Camellia Petal Tint in Camellia Beige (Php690.00).  

I have a strong feeling you can wear the whole collection and it would look fine!  The colors are just matched with each other!  

Innisfree Jeju Color Picker When The Camellia Blooms Blusher

Shade: Red Camellia 

Php990.00

For this collection, they released 2 shades.  One on the red side while the other on a softer pink side.  I am glad I got this shade because blushers usually do not appear on my skin!  I like those blush powders that look crazy on pan but natural on skin!  And this one is the perfect description for it.

Swatch

Top: Mixed

Middle: Red part only

Bottom: Petal bud 

Ellana Multi Purpose Color Cream Review

 

Last year, I received these Ellana Multi Purpose Color Creams and I did a first impression video (which you can see at the last part of this blogpost) but I set it aside for a while as the pandemic kind of put a halt on all my normal activities especially on makeup application.  I’ve mastered the art of brows and concealing the undereye area and nothing on the rest of my face because of mask-wear!  

Thankfully, my makeup mojo returned and I got my interest back so early this year, I pulled out all the Multi Purpose Color Creams from Ellana and tested these out.

Ellana says —-

IT'S BACK, with an improved formula and now in 12 shades. The only all-purpose color you'll ever need, perfect for everyday use! This cream pigment with a matte finish can be used for eyes, lips, and cheeks for a color coordinated look.

Formulated with Cocoa Butter, our multipurpose color cream conditions your skin, even after you wash it off.

Available in 12 colors.

I got 4 shades to test out, by the way, these can be used on eyes, cheeks and lips!  Very multi-purpose I must say!

L-R Delight, Glee, Wish and Divine

According to the Ellana website , Delight is a warm red-brown shade, Glee is a dewy copper-brown color, Wish is a Cocoa Maple and Divine is garnet shade.

Sace Lady Look And Review

 

Hi Everyone!

If you follow me on Instagram (Please do!). I showed a huge unboxing of Sace Lady Cosmetics. I read positive reviews on the high quality product at a low cost and was surprised how beautifully packaged they are! After constant research, I’ve decided to give the a try knowing these have FDA Safety certification.

Here’s the company in detail as seen on their online pages:

SACE LADY insists that "everyone is the unique flower in the world, and being true to yourself is the best ever."

We support everyone to bravely pursue a life attitude by being positive, independent, and happy. Therefore, we design and provide high-quality, cost-effective beauty makeup products to help you to be more attractive and pleasant yourself，having every wonderful day. 

Since the brand wants us to BE YOURSELF, here’s me being myself in terms of testing makeup!  

TADA! 

Showing you HALF FACE Sace Lady Cosmetics.  Not bad for 18 (and more) products that costs less than Php2,000 !

Are you ready to check out step-by-step the makeup items I used to create this look?  

Sace Lady All Matte Blur Primer

Php119.00

This is a silicone-based primer that gives off a smooth and easy-to-apply texture.  Key ingredient - Dimethicone, which gives off a smooth, flawless finish.  It does fill in pores and wrinkles but it does not dry out as quickly so it is very important to apply, pat, and let it sit for a couple of minutes before you apply your foundation.

TIP:  I’d like to do my eye makeup at this stage if I am rushing, but for this particular review, I waited and it took me approximately 5 minutes for product to get fully absorbed into skin.

I am usually not allergic to Dimethicone so I have no issues letting this product stay on my skin for ours!  

Sace Lady Longwear Foundation

Php120.00

Shade: 04 Natural

Available in: Light, Fair, Light Natural, Natural, Medium and Medium Dark

Ellana's Multi Color Creams First Try

 

I have been using Ellana products a couple of times and reviewed a couple of their new releases.  You may click HERE if you don't believe me but I am sure you do as I have tried so many makeup brands on this Blog!

My ultimate favorite from this brand will always be their Loose Mineral Powder foundation in French Vanilla and once a long time ago, my face was actually the model for that shade on their website.  So receiving a care package from the brand brought me back to so many good old memories.

Just in time for the care package, they included their newest products called Multi-Color Creams.  I got 4 shades to try and I shared how I'd use them on eyes, cheeks and lips!

Here's the simple look I created setting everything with their Setting Spray.

A Very Subtle Glowing Skin? Look for Clinique Cheek Pop On-The-Glow Trio Palette!

I have been using the Clinique Cheek Pop On-The-Glow Trio Palette for quite some time.  I have even done a quick tutorial on how I would use it on #AMWIGtv !

This palette is housed in a cute pink plastic compact with NO mirror.  I was a bit surprised how a palette won't include a mirror, it wasn't a biggie for me but I guess I need to mention this as it would be a biggie to a lot of you!

I have tried the Clinique Cheek Pop so many times in different shades and thankfully, I don't own any similar shades from the palette making this a great ease to try immediately!  

So yes, I'm wearing it and it doesn't seem like I have much blush on right?

This can be good, can be bad!  It really depends on what you are aiming for!

Clinique Cheek Pop On-The-Glow Trio Palette

A multitasking, mistake-proof palette with blush, bronzer, 

and highlighter to give your complexion a healthy radiance.

Make Up For Ever Artist Face Color Blush in B308 Review

Forever tropical on your cheeks?
That's all I have to say whenever I pick the blush from Make Up For Ever!  The Artist Face Color Blush is B308 is my current favorite and you'll see it why....

It registers so well on photos and looks great in person!

I got a refill of this because I have a magnetic pan which you can purchase also from the brand!  It fits perfectly without any tape because it is well..Magnetic!  I did say so right? 

This color screams Bright Warm Coral shade!  If you have medium to dark complexion, this would melt so well into your skin creating a nice depth and "highlight"!  Yes --- 2 opposite words in a sentence...is it even possible? 

Swatch:  B308

This looks bright on swatch but it appears really nice on skin!  It does not look like you have a fake-looking blush powder on instead, it brightens up your whole complexion with a nice satin-matte finish!  

La Doctress Cloud Blusher Thoughts #AMWIGtv

I was sent 4 shades of La Doctress and I immediately tested them out on my IG TV! 

These are manufactured in Thailand and I was reminded immediately by the famous Glossier Cloud Paint. 

After first try, I immediately spot the difference!  These are different from Glossier and they have their own character.  They are called Clay Blush for a reason!  Watch my raw thoughts and reactions by clicking link below!

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La Doctress Cloud Blusher are priced at Php190.00 each.
Php660.00 for a set (save Php100.00)

Which shade is your favorite?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

The "Miss Independent" Look

I've tried Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks Blush a couple of times in the past.  I love the shades and loved how wearable they are for all Filipinas.

I remembered the launch of Pink Sugar a couple of years ago, the brand owner talked about them being open for suggestions, they love to hear their customers' suggestions and requests and true enough, they've been doing so through the years and they kept on coming up with innovative products.

Products such as the Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks DUO Cheek Color.  Because multi-tasking products are a thing right now, I'm glad they came up with a DUO cheek blush palette which would give us more options to have 2-3 blush shades!

Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks Duo Cheek Color

Combos: Miss Independent & Paris Lights, Summer Nights & Miss Independent

Miss Independent & Sin City, Miss Independent & Morocco 

Php349.00 each

Milani Baked Blush in Berry Amore Review

Who among you remembers MILANI Baked Blush?

This brand brought me back to so much Beauty Blogging memories.  The times when commenting and interacting is a huge thing and I met a lot of International Blogger friends!  

One brand we loved when it comes to blush powder?  MILANI!  I remember ordering online at Ulta as I do online research for shade swatches.

Then BOOM!  Different brands came about and Milani was pushed to the backdoor!  

Today, for the LOVE of the brand and Beauty Blogging, I am creating this post especially for MILANI BAKED BLUSH - one of the most loved products from the brand!

I got them via Local Reseller Little Miss Shopper MNL (I got a couple of items from them, CLICK HERE! )

Housed in all plastic packaging, I usually dislike it but thankfully, the color and the feel was nice and it has a compartment underneath with a free brush and a mirror!  That said, what more will you ask for for a travel blush powder?