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I love putting makeup on. I know some people would find it unnecessary and superficial to do so, but applying makeup gives me an undeniable sense of joy. Ever since I started putting makeup on in college, I’ve always been in love with enhancing my facial features by putting on a little bit of color.

While still at university, I only used three makeup products: face powder, eyebrow pencil, and lipstick. Having a limited budget as a student, I used makeup from Filipino beauty brands. These Filipino brands may be locally made, but I am happy that their products have no harmful chemicals, are vegan, and do not adhere to animal testing. Also, as a consumer, I can attest that their quality is pretty good and can be at par with known international beauty brands.

Recently, I’ve been loving light berry-colored makeup. I already have an eye shadow palette by Colourpop that has those colors, but I am looking for mauvy shades. I’m lucky to have found Nichido’s Berry Blossom Eyeshadow Palette, and having tried it, I have to share my thoughts about it.

Searching for a budget-friendly eye shadow that doesn’t compromise on quality? Dive into the allure of Nichido’s eye shadow and uncover why it deserves a coveted spot in your makeup collection in this detailed product review.

Sakura Eyeshadow Palette Product Description

The Nichido Cosmetics Berry Blossom Eyeshadow Palette is a stunning collection showcasing six vibrant hues designed to elevate your eye makeup game. With a harmonious blend of matte and shimmery finishes, these rich, high-color pigments promise to make your eyes truly pop. Nichido also stated that the product is 100% vegan and cruelty-free. This is a huge green flag for any beauty brand, knowing that more and more consumers are getting environmentally conscious. I have used the product several times and I must say that it consistently delivers.

Nichido Cosmetics Berry Blossom Eyeshadow Palette: PROs and CONs

PROs:

- Affordable

- Easy to blend

- Very pigmented

- Cruelty-free

- Compact – travel-friendly

- The pigments are enough to create a complete eye shadow look

- Most shades don’t come off easily

CONs:

- There are colors that come off easily

Nichido Berry Blossom Eye Shadow Palette Review

Nichido Berry Blossom Eyeshadow Swatches

I truly enjoy the luxurious, silky, smooth texture that glides effortlessly across my eyelids every time I use the product. It allows for seamless blending despite its very strong pigment. I also admire that Nichido placed all the necessary details about the product in its packaging. It includes the manufacturing date, and the ingredients that make up the product. Whether aiming for a bold statement or a subtle enhancement, Nichido Cosmetics Berry Blossom Eyeshadow Palette provides the perfect canvas for endless creativity. Make your eyes the focal point of your look with this exquisite yet affordable palette. Each palette only costs 225php. That’s around 5USD.

I have tried Nichido’s eyebrow gel and eyebrow pencil before. I just learned that Nichido released a new line of foundation which looks promising based on the reviews I’ve read about it online. I can’t wait to get my hands on the product and share my thoughts about it here soon.

I hope all is well with you as you read this post. Take care!

Love lots,

Tin

If there’s one gift that would surely bring a smile to my face it would probably be the new makeup. I’m not exactly adventurous when it comes to trying new brands of makeup, but if an opportunity arises for me to see if something works better than what I already have, then I wouldn’t pass on the chance to do it.

Recently, I got my hands on some products from Focallure, a makeup brand from China. I got them as gifts from a friend and she swears by some of the items that she sent me. I have heard of the brand from a popular online shopping portal in the Philippines, but I haven’t tried any of them. I know most ladies would cringe at using products from a brand that is not exactly a household brand yet, but I don’t want to make my friend feel bad by not trying on some of the gifts she gave me.

Below is a photo of the Focallure makeup my friend gave me. I have used the products occasionally, and I grew to love some of them, which is why I decided to write this review, apart from sharing an unbiased insight for each item. The products from Focallure come at affordable prices, so I can understand the hesitation of many beauty lovers to purchase and use any of them. However, I also believe that price isn’t the only way to know if one thing works or not.

Not knowing anything about Focallure, I decided to learn more about the brand, and what I’ve learned from its official website is that Focallure, pronounced as “Fo-co-llure”, is a cosmetic company that aims to bring out each person’s undiscovered beauty through the power of makeup. The brand was established in 2014 by a group of fun-loving makeup scientists who came together to make cosmetics unmatched in the industry. I wish there was more information about the brand itself, but I was glad to find that it has a viable website online.

Tinted Eyebrow Gel

It wasn't long ago since I started using tinted eyebrow gels. Although I love how much time I can save using eyebrow pens, using eyebrow gels give my eyebrows a more defined look. Also, it lasts longer than eyebrow pens. I love this gel from Focallure; it lasts long and color stays throughout the day. Plus, it's relatively cheaper compared to other eyebrow gel brands I have purchased the previous year.

Gel Eye Liner (Black)

When I welcomed the new year, I told myself to be ready to try new things, including new and better products. Trying on gel eye liners is one of the things that I've always love trying and I'm happy that I'm able to do it.

The gel eye liner from Focallure does work. It has the right consistency and it dries pretty. However, my eye lids being sweaty, I don't think this will work on my everyday make up look since it takes time to put them on, and sadly, it smudges on certain amount of wetness on the skin. Hence, I would not recommend this to those who have oily eye lids. Still, it's a great product and you can still use it if you're not doing so much physical work.

The eyebrow gel and the gel eyeliner from Focallure come in similar packaging. They come in a sturdy box which has the necessary product information such as its ingredients, color, manufacturing date, and QR code.

Cream Contour

I've been a fan of cream contour ever since I started putting on makeup after the pandemic. For this cream contour from Focallure, I love the way my skin looks with it, and I received so many compliments. It goes on smoothly, and I used my trusted brush to easily blend it out. It looks natural and I absolutely love it. It is also affordable, which means it's a great addition to the make up kit of young ladies or beginner MUAs.

Eye Lash Curler

I've always wanted to have lifted eyelashes, but I have semi-hooded eyes which I believe causes eye lash curler to pinch my eye lid whenever I try to curl my lashes. I love this eye lash curler from Focallure. Though it still causes a tiny pinch here and there, it does the work for me, despite being cheaper. Plus, it comes with an extra curling pad.

Have you heard and tried any Focallure products? Let me know what you think of them in the comment section below! By the way, I'll try my best to keep this blog updated. Life's been busy lately, but I hope, as I always do, you all stay healthy and happy. ❤ 🥰 😘

Love lots,

Tin

Nichido Mineralized Eyebrow Sculpting Gel Review

Hello friends! I hope you're doing all fine. It's been a while since I've blogged about a makeup product that I had so much fun doing. Don't get me wrong, I still love makeup a lot and enjoy putting them on, except during the long lockdown at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when I didn't really have to go out a lot. Now that the restrictions have loosened up, I'm now able to enjoy putting full makeup on with one exception and that would be my lipstick. I still love having them on but when you have to wear a face mask most of the time, you'll have to give it up.

One makeup product that I always have with me is my eyebrow products. I would actually switch between my eyebrow pencil and my eyebrow gel. I love using both but recently, I've been using the eyebrow gel a lot as it stays longer which is really useful considering the summer weather that we are now enjoying in the Philippines.

I got my eyebrow gel from Nichido which is a popular Filipino brand. It's nothing high-end if we are to look into the prices of their products, but a majority of what I've tried from them really works. If you're curious about its Japanese name, it's because the brand has some help from Japanese consultants.

Having been using the product for a while now, I thought about taking some photos of it and writing a short review about how it works.

This is what the product looks like. It's in a very small container which makes it a makeup kit and travel-friendly. Although it seems like there's not a lot of product, it's not something that you can use in an instant.

In its cap, you'll find a small brush that you can use to apply the product. I love how it is compared to other eyebrow products with a built-in brush as it ensures that the brush remains clean.

This is what the gel looks like. It has the right consistency, not too creamy and not too hard, although, of course, it hardens once it is applied to the eyebrow. When I was shopping for the gel, I only had to choose between two shades, but there might be more shades available. I chose the shade called Macchiato which is a bit lighter as I also had my hair colored light recently.

Looking into the packaging of the product, everything that you need to know about the product is in its box container. It includes details such as its ingredients and manufacturing details.

And here's how I look like wearing the product. I know, I look tired as I didn't have much sleep when I took the photo but I just want to show you what the product looks like in natural light. My hair was still very dark when I had the photograph taken, but now that I am sporting a lighter shade, it still works well. Also, it lasts really long. I do apply a bit of eyebrow powder on top of it just to keep it within its shape, but it also works without it.

The product costs 291.00PHP. it was almost 5USD. Having used this for a few months, I do not have any issue with using the product. Considering how it works, I would say that I am satisfied with my purchase and I would happily recommend this to anyone.

What's your go-to eyebrow product? Let me know in the comment section below!

It's been more than a month since we've welcomed a new year. Despite the challenges presented to us in the previous year particularly with the pandemic, the makeup industry is still thriving. When it comes to beauty, perhaps one of the things that 2020 made us realized is the importance of health in its cardinal state. With that, skincare essentials have become a priority. Getting rid or preventing maskne anyone?

Speaking of makeup trends, 'less is more' notion is still super "in" in many mood boards for beauty looks including for celebrity makeup artists! However, because of health concerns specifically because face masks and face shields are now basically part of our outfits, the focus of makeup trends for this year goes to the eyes. The wearing of those protective gears isn't going anytime soon so investing in wholesale makeup for the eyes is very much relevant.

Aside from working on achieving those gorgeous lashes and "on fleek" eyebrows, here are three eye makeup trends you can play with this year.

1. Fun and Colorful Eye Makeup

If you were scared to try fun colors on your eye before, now is the time to experiment with colors for your eye makeup. Since your eyes would carry so much of your overall look, it would be good to put some colors on your eye makeup. Even playing with the colors of the rainbow for your eye makeup would be a fun idea! This year, not only models on magazine covers will sport them, you too can rock the look!

2. Soft and Minimal Eye Makeup

If colorful eye shadows aren't your cup of tea or simply because it isn't exactly appropriate for your job, something soft and minimal would be perfect for you. Soft and minimal eye makeup doesn't necessarily mean that you don't get to enjoy putting your eye makeup, rather, you will work on monochromatic and shimmery colors that make your eyes pop sans the colors. You'll know that that's entirely a new art itself! Luckily, there are so many affordable makeup brands that will help you achieve the look especially when you are currently building your makeup kit.

3. Bold and Smokey Eye Makeup

Many ladies ditched their full glam looks consists of heavy foundations, concealers, contours, and blush on as a response to the wearing of face masks. It's a practical and timely choice given that our health is still our number one priority. Despite that, the bold and smokey eye makeup that we all love even before the pandemic remains to be one of the top eye makeup choices. It's the perfect look to show some personality in your eye makeup and to achieve a deep and sensual eye look.

Here are some eye shadow products from Anastasia Beverly Hills that will help you achieve the eye makeup trends above:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Alyssa Edwards Palette

This palette co-created by the fun Alyssa Edwards is perfect for achieving that bold and colorful eye makeup look. The exclusive makeup palette features 14 of Alyssa’s must-have colors for drop-dead gorgeous looks in matte and metallic finishes. The unique full-pigment formula is easy to blend and delivers high color payoff and buildable intensity for drop-dead gorgeous makeup looks day and night.

“I don’t get cute. I get drop-dead gorgeous…and now, you can too! My dream for this palette was to create a color story that will give you life—one that will bring out the inner beast in everyone.”

Always and forever, Alyssa Edwards

Anastasia Beverly Hills Riviera Palette

Another really good Anastasia eyeshadow palette is the Riviera Palette. From its description, this is an essential bright makeup palette that includes 14 all-new matte and metallic shades for eyes and face. The paradise-inspired springtime color collection features vibrant jewel tones and bright pops of color. Because this palette is a mix of matte and shimmery bright colors, you can use this in creating bold colorful eye makeup or softer monochromatic ones.

anastasia beverly hills master palette by mario

Last but not least is this Master palette by the master makeup artist himself - Mario Dedivanovic - the master behind the iconic makeup looks of Kim Kardashian. Whether you are a fan of the Kardashian's or not, this eye shadow palette deserves a spot in anyone's makeup collection!

Which of the eye makeup trends mentioned would you like to try this year? Let me know in the comments section below!

love lots,

Tin

MAC Studio Fix Liquid Foundation in NC35 Review

I've been meaning to write another review on my blog since it's been a while since I did it. I made some beauty product purchase and there's this one product which stood out from the rest for a number of reasons, hence, this blog review. It's no other than the much-coveted MAC Studio Fix Liquid Foundation. While I don't wear foundation every day, I feel that it is a makeup kit essential for everyone. Not to mask out one's beauty, but to enhance it.

For my MAC Foundation, I went to Rustan's - an upmarket department store in the Philippines, where I got to check the product first hand and see which of its shade would best match my skin tone. An aside, Rustan's beauty department staff was very accommodating and helpful, so shoutout to them!

After a few swatches, I decided to take home with me the one in the shade called NC35. From what I've learned, NC (Neutral Cool) is meant for warmer skin tones to neutralize them. It has a yellow undertone which is perfect for many Filipinas. Plus, it matches my skin so well that it really feels like I don't have anything on my skin all while making its color even out and healthy-looking.

Product Description:

We put M∙A∙C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 to the ultimate test of seeing how long it wears and, not surprisingly, the formula lasts for a full 24 hours! It applies, builds, and blends easily and evenly while controlling shine. This modern foundation combines a matte finish and medium-to-full buildable coverage with broad-spectrum SPF 15 protection.

Claim:
- full coverage, matte finish, controls oil
- has an oil-controlling formula that offers a matte finish with medium to full coverage
- long-wearing
- non-drying

Application:

Always apply to a well moisturized and prepped skin with the 132 Duo Fibre Foundation Brush for a studio ready flawless face! Apply product to the center of the face first (or where you want more coverage) then use the brush to blend to the outer regions of your face.

Tip: Try mixing Studio Fix Fluid with your favourite moisturizer or oils to create a sheerer luminous finish.

Packaging:
The product came in standard packaging. It has a black box that contains all the necessary information about the product such as its manufacturing date and ingredients. The foundation is stored in a bottle which is good in retaining the foundation's formula. Yes, it doesn't come with a pump but you can always get one.

Price:

I got the foundation for 1,950php (38.49USD). On their website, it costs around $35.00 plus their shipping fee. Though the price breaks the budget a little, I still have reasons why it's worth it. Let's talk more about the pros and cons below.

It just happened that a rainbow shone on my bed so I have to do this quick photoshoot with the product. Love how it gives it a natural glowing photo effect. :)

Consistency-wise, the foundation isn't watery or too sticky. I love its texture and how it goes to my skin when applied.

Above is a side by side before and after photo. It may not look dramatically different but personally, it evens out my skin tone. I'm also really happy with my choice of foundation shade. It's perfect on my skin. Also, the foundation has a little little bit of idk shimmer dust, I'm not 100% sure what it is but every time I wear this foundation, my face seems so glowing. Making me feel extra good about my look even with my most minimal makeup ensemble consisting of with foundation, lipstick, and eyebrow wax.

PROs

- long-wearing, 24 hours

- evens out my skintone

-doesn't feel dry, cakey, and oily

- photo-friendly

- comes in many shades

CONs

- a bit pricey (but all worth it!)

I totally recommend Mac's foundation. It's a bit pricey, but then so worth it when it comes to its results and quality. No wonder why it's been on a must- have list of countless makeup artists around the globe.

Do you also use Mac foundation? What foundation brand do you consider a holy grail?

I would love to hear your thoughts on the comments section below.

Love lots,
Tin

It's been a while since I've posted a review for a makeup product, but I never stopped doing one of the things I love most about it - trying new products! As I have mentioned before, I have an immense adoration for lipsticks. If you've been on my blog, you would notice that most of my makeup reviews were about lipsticks. What can I do? A girl does what she loves to do! In fact, my latest makeup product review highlights one of my current favorites which is Maybelline's SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick in the shade Seeker. I have nothing but positive feedback about the product. Hence, I bought another lipstick from a similar line, but this time in another hue.

Maybelline has a wide array of shades available for their SuperStay liquid lipsticks but since I am so into fall-inspired makeup, I wanted to try something dark, bold, and spicy looking. You can have it all in a lipstick, right? With such things in mind, I tried Maybelline's Superstay Matte Ink liquid lipstick in Voyager. I love the shade "Seeker" which I have tried, reviewed, and tested so I was hoping that this would also give me the same good outcomes. Hence, this review is created!

Product Description:

SuperStay Matte Ink™ Liquid Lipstick gives you a flawless matte finish in a range of supersaturated shades.

Claim:

Ink your lips in up to 16 HR saturated liquid matte. SuperStay Matte Ink™ features a unique arrow applicator for precise application and is available in a range of supersaturated shades.

Packaging:

The lipstick came in a vacuumed plastic seal. The material that holds the product is all made out of plastic but it's fine. I like that its overall package can be stored and stacked with other lipsticks easily.

Price:

I bought mine from an online shopping platform called Shoppee and it costs 299php ($5.81). On their website, it costs around $9.00 plus their shipping fee. I would say that the price is good and just fine for a drugstore lipstick all while considering its quality.

The shade Voyager is a vampy combination of deep red, with a dash of black and violet. It's perfect for a fall-inspired, vampire look, and vintage roaring 20s-inspired look. Though it may be too overwhelming for everyday use, I love its quality and I think it's still a good wear if you are enjoying winter somewhere around the globe.

Here's what Voyager looks like on my skin without filter:

Now here's what it looks like when worn. I took this photo on normal daylight without any filter.

All in all, I am happy with the lipstick and the shade that I got. I would recommend the product to those who would love to wear something that is long-lasting and very pigmented. I know that most problems from matte lipsticks pertain to dryness. From my experience, it would feel dry and crusty if you are somewhere in very low temperature. However, the lipstick does not feel crazy dry so I think that if you're moisturizing your lips now and then, this would be a great lip product for everyone.

💐PRO's:

🌹available in so many shades

🌹very pigmented

🌹affordable and can easily be bought anywhere especially online

🌹lasts long (the product doesn't bleed or budge once it has settled on the lips); for this shade, I also noticed that this is harder to remove compared to the lighter shades available

💐CON's:

🥀May get a little dry when you're somewhere cold

Have you tried this lipstick before? What are your thoughts about Maybelline lipsticks? Let me know in the comments section below.

love lots,

Tin

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Lipstick in Seeker Review

It wasn't that long since I've once again tried some lipsticks from Maybelline. I did love some of their products before, but I wasn't particularly fond of their lipsticks. I have tried some of their lipsticks and I didn't have good moments with them. However, when Maybelline put their SuperStay matte liquid lipsticks in the market, I got so curious about it. It's all probably because I idolized one of their celebrity endorsers or maybe because of a promising review that I have read about them. Nevertheless, I made the decision to buy one of their SuperStay lipstick products while shopping online and it turned out to be a good decision.

Product Description:
SuperStay Matte Ink™ Liquid Lipstick gives you a flawless matte finish in a range of supersaturated shades.
Claim:
Ink your lips in up to 16 HR saturated liquid matte. SuperStay Matte Ink™ features a unique arrow applicator for precise application and is available in a range of supersaturated shades.

Packaging:

The lipstick came in a vacuumed plastic seal. No boxes. No drama. The material that holds the product is all made out of plastic but it's fine. I don't have any issue with how it was packaged and I find the product very sleek and easy to store.

Price:

I bought mine from an online shop in the Philippines called BeautyMNL and it costs 299php ($5.81). On their website, it costs around $9.00 plus their shipping fee. I would say that the price is good and just fine for a drugstore lipstick.

Maybelline's SuperStay lipsticks come in so many different shades which could be overwhelming. But, they are all really lovely and interestingly, Maybelline gave each of them creative names. Unfortunately, I didn't like the shades of the lipsticks which has the name of my liking so I decided to get the shade that would suit my skin tone. I also wanted something that I could wear daily that without being too bold, too dark, or too light. I eventually ended up getting the shade 245 which is named "Seeker". Interesting name right?

Here's how it looks like when applied on the lips:

The color pretty much looks like the color of the lipstick container which is a huge plus. More importantly, the shade 'Seeker' is a really good color which matches up to my skin tone well. I would say that the shade is perfect in so many skin tone shades ranging from dark to light.

I admire the lipstick applicator that comes with the lipstick. It's longer than the usual applicator and it does get the product evenly on my lips. One or two swipes is more than enough to evenly apply the lipstick.

💐PRO's:

🌹Available in so many shades

🌹Very pigmented

🌹affordable and can easily be bought anywhere especially online

🌹lasts long (the product doesn't bleed or budge once it has settled on the lips)

💐CON's:

🥀None so far :)

Overall, I love Maybelline's SuperStay lipstick in "Seeker". This is now my go-to lipstick and it does live up to its claim being superstay. It really does stay all day on my lips without any retouch. From experience, the it only fades when I did the following: 1. Swim in the sea. Apparently, it cannot hold against seawater. 2. When I eat something with vinegar as my sauce. It must have something to do with the acidity of the vinegar. Apart from the two, I didn't experience any usual lip product issues with this one such as lip tugging, drying, cracking etc. Moisturizing my lips before applying lipsticks must play a huge part, so considering that it has a matte formula, make sure that you moisturize your lips well as it may have the tendency to dry out your lips.

I would definitely recommend this product and I would love to try some of the other shades available from the same line and Maybelline's latest lip tints which is one of the products girls are currently raving about!

Have you tried this lipstick before? How's your experience? Let me know in the comments section below.

I love shopping online, so I may shop for more via different mobile apps soon.
In addition, if you bought something on the Internet, and wonder when it will be delivered to your hand, then you can input tracking number on the site TrackRu to find out where the package is.

love lots,

Tin