My First EVER BEAUTY EVENT!!!!! 


LANEIGE Sparkling Makeup Collection Launch

(photo from Laneige Facebook page)

I can't believe that I'm finally becoming a girl!!! 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

I, myself can't believe that I'll be attending a beauty event. Beauty workshops, tutorials..hahaha. Anyway, truth is, I'm glad I did. I learned a lot and not to mention I get to take home samples and free stuff!!! (@_@) I didn't had the chance to get one of those sparkling palettes though. (#...#") I arrived late. I won't tell the whole story, it's bothersome. hehehe..

As of what I've told you from my review of the Victoria's Secret Palette, I'm not really a fan of eyeshadows because I can't use it everyday and I also don't know how to do a good eye makeup. In time, maybe..but I was actually wishing at that time that I may be lucky to get one set cause it's my birthday the next day. Did I mention birthday? hahaha..sorry but I really don't get to celebrate it at most of the times.

Well, enough with the stories..let's get serious. ( >..<) I have attended the launch in SM Megamall cause that's the nearest coming from Rizal. Come on! It takes 2-3 hours to travel and it's really irritating. >>TRAFFIC!!!<< The event started at 5pm but I came 5:30pm. >>I know...<<

Ms. Cat Koh is from Korea. She's Korean..yeah. She is Laneige's Global Makeup Artist. She was very patient in teaching even though she's struggling to explain everything in English. She's very charming and has a bubbly personality. I was actually quite shocked to know that she's already 30. 

FEELS!!! hahaha.

Unless you're living in a cave, the maze port key in Harry Potter or in a castle far far away (Shrek), you'd know that South Korea is remodeling our look to the world of beauty. Korean brands has really outgrown any other beauty brands for the past few years here in the Philippines. Women are really keen to know and are constantly updated to trends when it comes to cosmetics, skincare and fashion. That's why Ms. Cat Koh shared what was on trend in Korea from skincare, gradient lips, hairstyle to the upcoming color of the year for 2015 which is MARSALA.

White Plus Renew Line (photo from google)

She has first introduced the well-known Whitening Line from Laneige which is the White Plus Renew Skincare Line. She did the skincare to the model from the first step which is cleaning to the last one which is moisturizing. 

White Plus Renew Essence (photo from google)

(photo from google)

Overall, I think this is my favorite part of the routine. Even if I've never tried it before..I mean just look at how Laneige's Global Endorser, Song Hye Kyo, looks. Who wouldn't want that kind of glowing, fair skin? AH!!! I'm really dying to try them!!! It's just too expensive for now. A bottle costs Php 2450.00!!! But they say it lasts for 2-3 months and it's a great deal for it really does wonders on your skin.

Ms. Cat also told us that great skincare routine matters for Koreans. She meant all of them. Yes, even men. They actually tend to be more conscious. Yeah..more than we ever know. And the hottest Korean Trend of all time is the DEWY SKIN and NATURAL MAKEUP LOOK.

BB Cushion (photo from google)

To help us achieve that Dewy skin and natural flawless look is another of Laneige's Global Best seller which is the BB Cushion. One is sold every 10 seconds! Whoa! Well who else wouldn't be captivated with that look? I'll be doing a separate review for the products mentioned. Well not all of them, they're too expensive. SPONSOR please...HAHAHA. I'd be more than honored to buy more, only if I've tried a full-sized product at first. I'm loyal ya know! (*...*) (^___^)

She has also taught us the anti-aging makeup secret that'll make you look incredibly young and that's the STRAIGHT EYEBROW MAKEUP. Possessing these brows, helps you achieve that natural "young forever" look.

(photo from google)

Looks easy? Well for me, it's really hard to do it. I have a really messy pair of eyebrows and I'm just  too lax to do them. Anyway, practice is all you need. After all, no one is born great of doing anything. One learns by doing so.. (1_*)

Third of the most sought beauty trend is the AEGYO SAL or "cute/winsome skin." It describes the fat pockets under your eyes. In short, eyebags men! HAHAHA..

(photo from google)

WOW! The eyes are terribly gorgeous! She showed us how to do the iconic makeup trend by doing tricks I, personally, wouldn't have ever thought possible. She used the DARK CIRCLE CONCEALER KIT and the Sparkling Party eyeshadows in order to achieve that baby eyes. Another tip is you can actually use the Lip tints as an eyeshadow and as a blush. (0....0)

Dark Circle Concealer Kit (photo from Laneige Website)

(photo from Laneigeph FB)

Up next is the "Puppy Eyes" and the "cat eyeliner." Well thanks to that trend, I can see "cats" everywhere. HAHAHA..

(photo from k-drama, that winter the wind blows)

It's as if she always wake up with those radiant eyes! Fantastic! (*o*)

And last but not the least, GRADIENT LIPS and the HOTTEST LIPSTICK SHADES. Sweet Popsicle lips?? Why not?!

(photo from Laneigeph FB)

K-drama: That Winter the wind blows (photo from google)

(photo from google)

Oh and not to mention the most beautiful noona and HALLYU STAR  JUN JHI HYUN!!!

Ms. Cat set everything with a light touch of powder which is the BRUSH PACT, saying that Koreans hate powder because they love the natural glow of their skin.

(photo from google)

The last part is the nail painting. I'm not really a fan of nail paints because I'm a cook and aside from it's not allowed to wear nail polishes at work, it'll also be a cause of possible contaminant and I'll also ruin it so it's really best not to put one. But I find the nail polishes stunning. The colors are light and vibrant and I like the glow that it does to your fingertips. That's the very first time that I thought that girls must really take care of their hands. (i_i)

But the best part is the giveaway time! HAHAHAHA....

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~A special blog post for every hero in the world


"Inialay ko ang buhay ko para sa inyo."



"Bawa't buhay, masaya't malungkot,
Magulo't makulay, ay nakalimbag sa pahina ng kasysayan.

Mula sa pagkakasilang, patungo sa kamusmusan,
Maging sa paglaki, hanggang sa kamatayan......

...Hanggang kailan susukatin?
Hanggang kailan bubuhayin?
Hanggang kailan maaangkin?

~bahagi mula sa tula na may titulong Wikang Pilipino sa Pambansang Kalayaan at Pagkakaisa
-Pat V. Villafuerte (sikat na Pilipinong manunulat, well-known Filipino Writer)



Naaalala ko pa ang tulang ito pagkat ito ang tulang naging tulay sa pagkamit ng aming eskwelahan noong paaralang sekundarya ng kampeonato. Tagos sa puso at nag uumapaw na emosyon ang ibinigay na aral at kahulugan nito sa akin.

Lahat tayo'y may iba't-ibang personalidad at kakayanan at alam naman nating lahat na ito'y biyaya mula sa Panginoon. Pinagkatiwalaan niya tayo mula sa mundong pinakaibabaw ng kanyang "Puso't kaluluwa." Hindi naging balakid ang ating mga kasalanan para sa kabutihang gusto niyang ipamalas. Kaya naman lalong nag alab ang kanyang walang hanggang pagmamahal para sa atin. Maging sarili niyang anak ay inialay sa paghahangad ng kapayapaan, pagkakaisa, at pagmamahalan nating lahat.  Wala na atang hihigit pang nilalang sa atin dito sa mundong ito pag dating sa tiwala at biyayang ipinagkaloob sa atin. Ano pa nga ba ang ating mahihiling? Hindi lang natin minsan lubos akalain na may mga pagkakataon na hindi natin lubos maunawaan ang mga bagay sa paligid natin. Maunawaan man, may pagkakasala pa din.

Hindi ko hinangad at hinahangad na papurihan dahil sa aking mga sinasabi. Ako ma'y tao ding nilikha at nagkakasala. Hindi ko nais na manghusga, manghamok, o maghanap ng kaguluhan sa aking pagsusulat. Marahil ang pinaka kilalang Pilipinong manunulat na si Dr. Jose Rizal ay naramdaman din ang matinding alab at bugso ng damdamin sa bawat letra, bawat sinumpaang salita at bawat salaysay na kanyang isinulat at ipinahayag. May mga panahon din at pagkakataon na ang mga salita at wika'y kulang upang ipahayag ang ating nais. Kahit gaano kagaling ang isang tao pagdating sa ideolohiya at paninitik, hindi pa rin ito sapat para makapagpabago ng kaisipan at kaliwanagan sa mga bagay bagay.

Sa aking pamumuhay at paglalakbay, masasabi kong higit sa pang karaniwan ang aking mga natutunan. Ito'y hindi dahil sa aking mga nakamtan, nalaman, nakilala, nakita, narinig, naamoy, nalasahan, o naramdaman kundi dahil sa aking mga natutunan at naranasan. Aking nabatid na kahit anong kabutihan ang gawin mo'y hahanapan at gagawan ka pa rin ng kamalian ng iyong kapwa. Isa din ang kasabihang ito na kilala na nagmula sa isang bayaning lumilipad at nakasuot ng kapang pula.


"Ang pagiging bayani'y hindi dapat maging sukatan ng buhay at kamatayan. Ang sino mang maniwala dito'y higit pang mabagsik sa tusong matsing at mas makamandag sa pinaka nakalalasong ahas."

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"Ang giyerang kanilang sinuong, kailan ma'y hindi matatapos. Iwaksi ang kasamaan! Simulan natin ito sa ating mga sarili."

..tayo'y magdasal para sa ating lahat, nawa'y maging maayos at magkaroon ng tamang kapayapaan at hustisya ang ating mundo..

Victoria's Secret

Party Perfect Palette Review + Swatches

Hello everyone! This is the 2nd day that I'll be posting a review about beauty products. There are a lot of Sales going on right now and I'm pretty sure most of the girls can't take their eyes on things that are too attractive for them not to buy.  

I don't really mind eyeshadows or palettes since I'm not good with eye makeup. But since my eyes are swollen like "bloodshot gun of swellies!!!" HAHAHA. (@...@) That's why I sort of have to study and learn them a bit. 

Anyway this palette was given as a gift to my mom by her student in a culinary school. My mom's a GREAT BAKER by the way and she taught in a culinary school last year. Though it's only part time, she's been having too many commendations from the students and the owners themselves. >>HAHAHA..I know right..<< 

(photo from google)

As you can see it's a go-to palette that you can put in your purse or bag, ready for touch-ups anytime. 

It has 2 shades for the lid, 2 for the crease, and 2 for highlight. It also comes with a gel liner and a double-ended brush. 

Front

Back  >>sorry about the flash.. (-_-")<<

This is the back of the flip flop cover. I made it look darker so it can somehow be visible. >>THE FLASH!! (#...#)<<

PRODUCT CLAIMS:

The perfect palette for sexy, party-ready eyes.

HOW TO APPLY:

The palette has easy to follow instructions and illustrations on how to put on an eye makeup. First is the LID. Sweep a "lid" shade across lid. By the way, there are 2 shades, one is a brownish shade and the other a silver shade. Then blend the color up to the brow bone and out to create a subtle winged shape at the outer corner. Run the same shade below the lower lashline. Second is the CREASE. Apply a "crease" shade at the outer corner and blend in towards the center, keeping color below the crease. Run in the same "Crease" shade along the outer half of the lower lashline. Third is the HIGHLIGHT and LINE. Add a brightening hit of a "Highlight" shade to the inner corner of the eye and along the browbone. Finish by applying the gel liner along top and bottom lashlines. 

double-ended applicator

Swatches of the black gel liner

Swatches of the black gel liner (with flash)

Swatches of the "lid" shades. 

Brown Shade (up) Silver Shade (down)

Swatches of the "crease" shades.

Violet shade (up) Blue shade (down)

Swatches of the "highlight" shades.

White Shade (up) Gold shade (down)

Since this is my first time reviewing eyeshadows, I think this palette did a fair job. In my opinion the shades are really appropriate for a sexy, party look style. Especially the "crease" shades. The Gel liner is similar to MAC's black gel liner. The liner could be quite messy upon application because the brush is really thin. That's why you may have to apply it little by little. I find it a bit hard to apply the liner using the brush that's why I would recommend that you use another brush. While the eyeshadow sponge applicator's texture is a bit rough that's why I prefer using another brush or fingertips. 

PROS:

* The black liner is creamy and silky. It has a nice jet black pigment.

* The shadows doesn't leave creases and doesn't sit on fine lines.

* Coverage is light to medium.

*You can create so many different looks. 

*"highlight" shades can also be used to highlight the high points of the face like the browbone, nose, nasolabial sulcus (cupid's bow), center of the forehead (just above the the brow arch), and cheeks.

CONS:

* It doesn't really have a rich color and you may have to re-apply many times.

*I find the "crease" shades hard to blend with the applicator.

*The white "highlight" shade looks chalky.

*It is not smudge and water proof.

*It doesn't last all day. You have to put a good eye primer for it to really last.

NEUTRAL:

*None.

RECOMMENDATION:

* I think it suites even to those who have oily lids. Put on a thin layer of powder to set it to avoid smudging. 

*It is better to use a primer if you want it to last for hours.

*Use a good eyeliner and eyeshadow brush for application.

*To those who have fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, it's better to use an  eye cream and a primer so it wouldn't set on your imperfections.

Will I re-purchase?

*NO. I'm not really a fan of eyeshadows and I don't think I'd use this kind of palette every day.

If I were to buy eyeshadows or a palette, I think I'd just buy a neutral set or those that are light and wearable for the everyday look. I may also purchase a light or neutral lip tint and just mix it with my concealer, foundation, or BB cream. 

WHERE TO BUY and PRICE: 

*This is a gift given to my mom. I don't really know the exact price. Though I've seen a random website that sells it at a discounted price of Php 395. 

*You can check it up at online websites like EBAY.com

*Or visit Victoria's Secret Counters in Malls. They have a store in SM Mega Fashion Hall. I just don't know if this palette is available. They have a lot of palettes and kits to choose from anyway.

RATING:

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IN2IT Sheer Natural Gel Foundation Review

Konnichiwa minna-san! I've just finished doing my first post! Be sure to check out my review of the Liole Water drop BB Cream. (@o@)

Well Before I start the review, let me tell you a brief history about the Cosmetic Line. IN2IT started 12 years ago when a group of like-minded artists and designers began developing cosmetic products for fun. The objective was to develop high quality products at an affordable price. It became a big hit and was a quick success. The brand is owned by Asia Pacific Cosmetics Corporation (APCC) in Hong Kong, a private company. It is particularly famed for eyeliners, eye colours, and blush. The products are formulated for Asian skin using ingredients and technology from Japan and Europe. (info from IN2IT website)

This is the photo of the product though the one that I got comes with a free concealer, which I'd review on another post. (photo from google)

This is the ad from their website.

Front

Back

PRODUCT CLAIMS: 

* A non-greasy water based formulation that is easy to apply and blend. Contains Bisabolol to help soothe and condition the skin. Contains 69% natural ingredients, no fragrance and is oil-free. 

* Water proof

* Light and has a very natural finish

* It Conceals very fine lines and wrinkles

* Contains Vitamin E and Aloe vera for extra moisture

* It has SPF 25 PA++

* It has whitening properties

INGREDIENTS:

HOW TO APPLY: 

Use Fingertips for applying. Sponge is best used for those who have oily skin like me.

This is the back of my hand with a pea sized amount of the product. It was a bit yellowish. There are only two shades. I got the second shade which is the Golden Beige, the other one is Light Beige. Unlike the Liole Water Drop BB Cream, this one looks a bit creamy and has more coverage especially if you build it up. 

photo taken with flash

The Cream slightly blended. 

With Flash

It may really be not noticeable but it also didn't leave any thick coverage.

With Flash. If you take a closer look, you can somehow notice that the right part is slightly glossy. That part has the cream blended well. Upon application it may look a bit whiter than expected but it will eventually sink in and change color. As you know, BB creams tend to oxidize and darken after a few hours of application and this product is no exception. It is again a product that is suitable for those who have normal skin type and to those who have relatively good skin and only needs minimal makeup. 

PROS:

* It has an SPF which means you don't need to put on a sunscreen lotion or gel.

* It is not cakey and it sets fast

* Covers minor imperfections like small and light scars and spots

*Easy to remove with water and cleanser

*Has a semi-matte finish (good news for people with oily skin)

*Lightweight and is easy to apply

CONS:

* After 2 hours it left a white cast on some areas especially the nose and chin areas.

*It also oxidizes 

*Not for Sports Enthusiasts.

* Not suitable for those with oily skin

Neutral:

* Price

Recommendation:

*Those who have normal skin type

*It can also be used by those who have dry skin, you won't have to set it with powder because it somehow looks dewy for those who have normal and dry skin type.

Will I re-purchase?

*No, It's quite good but it isn't really for me that's why I only used a couple of times. I gave it to my mother. She has good skin and only has minor problems like some blackheads even though she's already 41. >>ENVY<< HAHAHAHA...

Where to buy and price:

* SM Supermalls Department Store, Beauty Section: Original Price - Php 400+

Got mine with a free concealer pen for only Php 499(?) I think but it's less than 500 Can't remember if it's 449 or 499. The Concealer is Php 319.75. So it's really a bargain deal!

*Watsons - it may not be available at some stores though.

* Robinson's Department Store

* The Landmark

*Cinderella

* Sta. Lucia East Mall

* Metro Gaisano

* Crossings

* PCX Personal Care Exchange

_Check their website to know more: http://www.in2itcosmetics.com/web/about%20us_home.html

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