tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841009271339345522024-03-13T23:37:39.988-07:00Make-up is my MorphineThis is a site dedicated to beauty products and cosmetics I have tried so far. This blog may or may not help you on choosing your next purchase. But I just want to emphasize that all the reviews are based on my experience with the products. :)Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-28381257784666541302010-02-01T20:56:00.000-08:002010-02-01T22:06:24.256-08:00MAC Lipstick swatchesAs promised, here are the swatches of the MAC lipsticks I received (plus Hug Me which I purchased from MAC in SM MOA Marionnaud).<br /><br />I only have 5 MAC lipsticks: Russian Red, Fresh Moroccan, Craving, Cosmo, and Hug Me.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S2e1RQpVOPI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/PMDrDP11YGs/s1600-h/IMG_6742.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S2e1RQpVOPI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/PMDrDP11YGs/s400/IMG_6742.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433510783576520946" border="0" /></a>As you can see I use <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hug Me </span><span>most of the time.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>My mom likes <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fresh Moroccan</span> and she uses it during special occasions. :))<br /><br />The vanilla scent is just to yummy. Nomnom, makes me want to eat 'em! It's a plus point for me.<br />The packaging--the trademark of MAC, is very classy. The black bullet-shaped tube is somehow scratch proof. And the silver lining at the center of the tube, makes it look sophisticated. The cap doesn't come-off easily, unlike the caps of the other lipstick brands I own (*cough* Clinique *cough*).<br /><br />The lipstick is moisturizing, so I don't need to put a balm before using it.<br /><br />And here's a pic of the swatches:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S2e365pY-QI/AAAAAAAAAEY/scbPu2fey5k/s1600-h/swatches.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 186px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S2e365pY-QI/AAAAAAAAAEY/scbPu2fey5k/s400/swatches.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433513697980512514" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Russian Red</span> is a red lipstick with blue undertones. The texture is matte so it's highly pigmented and lasts long on your lips, I have to wipe it a thousand times before the color completely faded. I have a problem with matte lipsticks though, I can't perfectly apply it on my lips since it tends to be messy (or probably because I'm not an expert in matte l/s application). Thus, I use a lip liner to shape my lips, then I use a lipstick brush to evenly apply it on my lips.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fresh Moroccan</span> is a frost that has a brick red color with gold pearl. My mom likes this so much and it looks perfect on her. I'm not really into frosts because it's too glittery for me.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Craving</span>, a plum color which doesn't suit my skin tone (NC 25-30), thus I rarely use it. Aside from that, deep pinks don't really complement the shape of my lips (it looks awkward for me). It's an amplified creme, which makes it very creamy and moisturizing. The color is rich and pigmented like that of the matte ones. Staying power is pretty good.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cosmo</span> is also an amplified creme. The color is light pink (Pink coco as described my MAC) to somewhat nude, so it suits my skin tone better. :)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hug Me</span>, a lustre has a <span style="font-style: italic;">barely even there</span> kind of shade. The flesh pink shade is barely seen on my lips (I have an ugly type of red lips). It's like a gloss hence it doesn't last long on your lips. I usually apply another lipstick (baby pinks!) on top of it.<br /><br />That's it! I'm no MAC expert. So sorry for the not-so-detailed review. :)<br />By the way, I'm still into Nude lipsticks, can you recommend a good Nude l/s from MAC (Creme D'Nude is no longer available here in the Philippines. Boo!)?<br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-46660595954453121882010-01-13T19:47:00.000-08:002010-01-13T20:12:45.344-08:00ELF Studio Blush: Candid CoralYou might have read my previous reviews about some of ELF's $1 products, some were just too crappy for the price but some were okay (like their eyeshadow brush, although I haven't done any review about the good ones yet). I was glad ELF came up with an improved version of their old product--their Studio Line ($3 or Php 249.75). I've been lemming to try their new line, I've tried their concealer palette and Undereye Concealer and Highlighter and I can say that I'm really impressed.<br /><br />I'm still looking for a good substitute for NARS Orgasm blush (too expensive), and I've read some reviews that Candid Coral is pretty close to Orgasm (correct me if I'm wrong).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06WWggC4NI/AAAAAAAAAD4/XcrEoIMeeR0/s1600-h/ELF1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06WWggC4NI/AAAAAAAAAD4/XcrEoIMeeR0/s400/ELF1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426439914453655762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06WeWVKxWI/AAAAAAAAAEA/-iga7PH-hq8/s1600-h/ELF2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06WeWVKxWI/AAAAAAAAAEA/-iga7PH-hq8/s400/ELF2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426440049162634594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">(this is the actual color)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06YsV89DvI/AAAAAAAAAEI/AVe2QtG9CnI/s1600-h/ELF3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06YsV89DvI/AAAAAAAAAEI/AVe2QtG9CnI/s400/ELF3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426442488602496754" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">(too dark in this pic ^)</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Good Side:</span><span><br />-Black classy casing<span style="font-weight: bold;">.<br /></span>-Comes with a mirror.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span>-The shade is beautiful. Coral with gold undertone.<br />-Looks great on my skin. Makes my skin glow.<br />-Cheap.<br />-No scent.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bad Side:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span>-Not much color so I can't show a swatch. It's not really that pigmented.</span><span> But this one's a good thing for me so I can control the color on my face.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span>-Powdery (see the second picture)<br />-No brush</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Is it worth its price?<br /></span><span>YES SIR. I'm definitely buying the other blushes available. :)</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-22068490871411350302010-01-13T19:19:00.000-08:002010-01-13T19:45:23.339-08:00ULTA Island Glam Eyeshadow Palette<span style="font-family: arial;">During our last few days in the US, my cousin and I visited ULTA for our last-minute make-up shopping. I like blue eyeshadow (so far, only blue e/s looks good on me). So as we checked all the stalls, I got attracted with the stall that contained the palette that included this blue e/s--it screams G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S. It was calling me. I couldn't resist it. It was $56 dollar value (as mentioned in the label), but I got this for less than $20 (eek. Don't ask me the price, I forgot the exact value already. SRY).</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06PWOhyZ5I/AAAAAAAAADg/rOh6sHIZMMY/s1600-h/ULTA2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06PWOhyZ5I/AAAAAAAAADg/rOh6sHIZMMY/s400/ULTA2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426432213047732114" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06QCDaugRI/AAAAAAAAADo/ikdqP-1YqwQ/s1600-h/ULTA.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06QCDaugRI/AAAAAAAAADo/ikdqP-1YqwQ/s400/ULTA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426432965979570450" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Swatches:</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06Q7jU2IvI/AAAAAAAAADw/FshxIhAgMU8/s1600-h/ULTA3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06Q7jU2IvI/AAAAAAAAADw/FshxIhAgMU8/s400/ULTA3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426433953797382898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I swatched #3 twice just so you can see the color properly. :)<br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Good Side:<br /></span>-Packaging is gorgeous.<br />-Affordable for a palette.<br />-Highly Pigmented (except for #3) so a little goes a long way.<br />-Comes with a sponge applicator<br />-Color is build-<span style="font-style: italic;">able</span>.<br />-Blend-<span style="font-style: italic;">able</span>.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bad Side:</span></span></span><br />-Not locally available.<br />-Color come off easily if applied without primer.<br />-Limited Edition (I think?)<br /><br /></div></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Is it worth its price?<br /></span>Oh definitely. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-29582431907291900572010-01-13T19:04:00.000-08:002010-01-13T19:18:41.617-08:00MAC Haul<span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Sorry for the delay! I know I promised I'll post this after my exam but my camera lens got broken and up to now it's still with Canon. I'm using my old digicam for now. :)<br /><br />Anyway, I received these items from my uncle when he visited us last November. These were his graduation gifts for me. THANK YOU, </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >NINONG</span><span style="font-size:100%;">! :)<br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06Kom7a3EI/AAAAAAAAADI/40ucQM5e0iI/s1600-h/MAC1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06Kom7a3EI/AAAAAAAAADI/40ucQM5e0iI/s400/MAC1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426427031277198402" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06K6HqcXPI/AAAAAAAAADQ/tnr8HbWm7Sk/s1600-h/MAC2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06K6HqcXPI/AAAAAAAAADQ/tnr8HbWm7Sk/s400/MAC2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426427332122139890" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation: </span>NC35. It was a wrong shade, this was my shade last summer (we had too much sun exposure during our vacation). I don't know my shade now, probably NC25 to 30.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MAC Powder Blush: </span>Springsheen and Peachykeen.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MAC Lipsticks:</span> Russian Red (yay! Finally!), Fresh Moroccan, Cosmo, and Craving.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-30652839334970776732010-01-13T18:16:00.001-08:002010-01-13T20:11:24.175-08:00Elianto Haul<span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I saw a cute cotton candy pink lip gloss from Elianto featured by Candymag. What caught my attention was the price--99 pesos for a gloss? That's a good bargain. So when I went to Robinsons Galleria last week, I passed by Elianto to check the gloss. But when I saw the actual item, the color wasn't that good as it was in the magazine. Makes me wonder. Hmm. Anyway, I was still looking for a good cotton candy pink lip gloss since Elianto's prices were quite reasonable and Smashbox is way out of my budget right now. I found a sheer lipgloss (looks like a lipstick to me though) on sale and a Shine Away lip gloss both in baby pink. And here they are:<br /></span></div><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06MxcqGBmI/AAAAAAAAADY/qvfqAiuYZIU/s1600-h/Elianto.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/S06MxcqGBmI/AAAAAAAAADY/qvfqAiuYZIU/s400/Elianto.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426429382162253410" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Prices:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sheer Lip Gloss With SPF 15: </span></span>Php 150<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Shine Away Lip Gloss: </span></span>Php 299<br /><br />Reviews and swatches to follow. I'm thinking of making a collective review for all of my l/s and l/g so I can compare them one by one. I'm still looking for a good cotton candy pink lip gloss (color similar to NARS Turkish Delight) and the comment box is open for you suggestions. *u*<br /><br />PS. Sorry for being MIA for a while. But I'm back now. :)<br /></span>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-53620111636673871832009-12-14T05:08:00.000-08:002010-01-13T19:00:17.734-08:00Still Alive and Kicking. A Post-NMAT entry.<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Sorry I've been MIA for the past few weeks. I had to focus on my review. And now it's OVER (I took the exam just yesterday) and I have to wait for 10 working days for the result.<br /><br />After 10 days, my future's determined. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Gives me a chill whenever I think of it. I wish I could get a high score *prays really really hard*. </span><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I wasn't able to finish the part 1 of the exam.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Part 1 consists of Verbal (Analogy and Reading comprehension), Inductive Reasoning, Math, and Perceptual Acuity. Biology, Physics, Social Science, and Chemistry comprise the 2nd Part of the exam.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The exam was okay. It's just that I need more time to finish the part 1 (I have to guess 5 items 'cause of that. Shot gun method, remember? HAHA).</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I like the 2nd part better than the 1st part.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">My advice is, to study the sample booklets provided by CEM. It'll be very useful. Trust me.<br />Review classes would be helpful, but I don't think they're necessary.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Anyway, I think I'm gonna make a separate blog entry about NMAT but I have to know my score first. XD<br /></span></span>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-932573354996896902009-11-20T01:51:00.001-08:002010-01-13T19:00:57.365-08:00K.Lo Dot Com Giveaway<div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">K.Lo Dot Com's Giveaway!<br /><br />Follow her: <a href="http://www.katrinalomidze.com/">CLICK HERE</a><br /><br />One lucky winner will get everything in the photo!<br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a href="http://www.katrinalomidze.com/2009/10/klo-dot-com-giveaway-100-in-prizes_29.html"><img style="width: 625px; height: 434px; font-family: arial;" src="http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/trina6d9/042-12.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Prizes Include:</span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">1 12 count lucite lipstick holder<br />1 Lancome Sunny Manorama Bronzer <span style="font-style: italic;">$40 Value </span><br />1 MAC Lipstick in a choice of 3 colors - either Saint Germain, Fleshpot, or Peachstock<br />1 Pink Guerlain Meteorites Brush <span style="font-style: italic;"> $34 Value</span><br />1 LUSH Bath Bomb<br />3 Mini Sephora Lipglosses<br />1 Hello Kitty pouch<br />1 Hello Kitty notepad<br /><br /><a href="http://www.katrinalomidze.com/2009/10/klo-dot-com-giveaway-100-in-prizes_29.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DETAILS</span><br /></a><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">$100+ Value in Prizes!</span><br /></span></div></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-288384106632074682009-11-18T22:29:00.000-08:002010-01-13T19:01:18.642-08:00L-M-X giveaway<h1 style="text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Clarisonic PLUS for the Face and Body!!</span></h1><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Giveaway by</span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://l-m-x.blogspot.com/2009/11/48-followers-is-close-enough-to-50-for.html"> L-M-X</a><span style="font-family:arial;">. :) Follow her! :)</span><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://l-m-x.blogspot.com/2009/11/48-followers-is-close-enough-to-50-for.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E4AhaZBlIcI/SvxtewXWQLI/AAAAAAAAAdo/vmu_uzScyHE/s640/clarisonic.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>This set includes: </b><br /></span> </div><ul style="font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">One rechargeable Clarisonic PLUS skin care brush</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">One delicate brush head</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">One sensitive brush head</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">One normal brush head</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">One spot therapy brush head</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">1-oz Nourishing Care Cleanser</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">1-oz Refreshing Gel Cleanser</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">1-oz Gentle Hydro Cleanser</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">6-oz Gentle Hydro Cleanser</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">2-oz Refining Skin Polish</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">6-oz Refining Skin Polish</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Universal charging cradle</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">UL listed charging cradle; 2-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty </span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>One lucky winner will give this baby a new home. The rules are simple so here are the rules:</b><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>1. Must be a follower of my blog</b><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>2. Must leave a comment and tell me what one act of kindness you would do to help make the world a better place. </b><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><br /></b><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>3. Please re-post this giveaway on your blog and let me know where you posted about this.</b><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><br /></b><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>4. Please leave an email where I can reach you if you are the lucky winner!<br /></b><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>5. Follow me on Twitter as a second entry </b><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>And that's it! This contest will end on Nov. 30th. The winner will be randomly chosen =D</b><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b face="arial">Once again I want to thank all of my followers and I want you to know I appreciate you!</b><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style=";font-family:Georgia,";" > </span></b><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div> </div><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style=";font-family:Georgia,";" > </span></b></span>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-69451726414771512272009-11-18T21:26:00.000-08:002010-01-13T19:02:16.731-08:00Awesome Giveaways from Polka-dotted Apple<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">This is the first giveaway I would ever join. :)<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">This is from <a href="http://makeuploveforever.blogspot.com/">Polka-dotted Apple</a>. <span style="font-weight: bold;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY</span>, by the way. I really enjoy reading your blog. :D</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://makeuploveforever.blogspot.com/2009/10/polka-dotted-apples-first-giveaway.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/SwTeyIoPoRI/AAAAAAAAACQ/hFem8TzDmJg/s320/P-DA.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405690405642543378" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> * <span style="font-weight: bold;">What is your most prized possession? </span>My DSLR. Cameras can capture the moments that may never happen again, plus, it would allow you to store those memories that can last a lifetime.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">* What is your definition of beauty? </span>Someone who is confident and smart. A beautiful person doesn't have to put too much product on her face, because the beauty within will still show. :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">* What makeup item (Brand and name of product) would you recommend to me? </span>Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer. This is a really good make-up base, it lessens the appearance of pores and fine lines, and it keeps the foundation stay on longer.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">* What is your favorite KIND of makeup item and why?</span> Blemish Balm (BB) Creams. They are so versatile. I use BB cream instead of liquid foundation cause I can get more benefits from them. It has SPF, whitening effect, covers blemishes pretty well, and helps improve the texture of the skin.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">* A weird factoid about you. </span>I'm not afraid of needles. I enjoy injections and I even look at the syringe whenever they have to take samples of my blood. I'm not afraid of blood and needles but I'm deadly afraid of crowded places. I tend to avoid them. :\<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">* What is the fondest memory of your childhood? </span>Since we don't have snow here in the Philippines, my family and I would go to the mall to ice skate. We're not really good ice skaters and we fall most the time, but that's the fun part in it. Everything doesn't have to be perfect, we don't have to be experts in ice skating to enjoy it, as long as I'm with my family and were enjoying ourselves, then I'm very happy with it. :)<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">* Describe yourself honestly. </span>I'm a happy person. I'm shy at first, it takes longer for me to get comfy with the new people/crowd I just met. But once they get to know me, I'm actually really talkative. I'm pretty open to all topics so people can easily talk to me. And I also tend to be workaholic, I wouldn't even eat until I've finished all the tasks I have to do.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">* Tell me something I could do to improve my blog. </span>More pictures and reviews please. And showing us your outfit of the day would be awesome too. :)</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-85843384920747022932009-11-13T17:10:00.000-08:002010-01-13T19:01:55.684-08:00Hibernating for now.<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">I'll be taking the National Medical Admissions Test (NMAT) this coming December 13. So I'll be focusing on my review for now. I might be hibernating in the world wide web. I'll do some new updates after the exam. I promise. After all, I got tons and tons of items to review. :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Please subscribe if you like. :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">PS. My uncle will be coming home from Canada and I asked him to buy me some MAC products. I'm pretty excited with my Springsheen blush (it's a bit similar with NARS Orgasm) and Russian Red.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I'll show you my haul after the exam.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">So, yeah.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">See you soon guys!</span><br /></span>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-68496557578065800912009-10-04T19:29:00.000-07:002010-01-13T19:02:32.703-08:00Coastal Scents 88 Matte Palette<span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/SslcpBW7HWI/AAAAAAAAABg/kd1QeTub7fs/s1600-h/88palette.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 369px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/SslcpBW7HWI/AAAAAAAAABg/kd1QeTub7fs/s320/88palette.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388940288934485346" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Colors! Lot's and lots of them. Whenever I watch YouTube video tutorials, I always see this palette, it's like a staple in every girl's make-up collection. The colors are so bright and intense. I thought this might be a good investment since almost every color is there and this might come in handy during our spontaneous photoshoots. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I did swatches on some of the colors--yellow, green, blue, pink, and red.</span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/Sslcov8i54I/AAAAAAAAABY/J-ppvdY6XIs/s1600-h/IMG_6222.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/Sslcov8i54I/AAAAAAAAABY/J-ppvdY6XIs/s320/IMG_6222.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388940284260444034" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Good Side:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">It's highly pigmented, thus gives very intense colors. Colors are easy to blend and lasts long (if you use an eyeshadow primer, then this would stay much much much longer). It feels light and is not cakey after application. Plus it's easy to remove (your facial wash and water will do. Haha! You don't need make-up remover). The casing is very classy, it brings out the colors even more.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Bad Side:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Aside from being a bit bulky (you can't carry it around everytime you go out), I don't see anything wrong with it.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Is it worth its price?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Online sellers sell this product at different prices. I got mine for 800 pesos. HAHA. I know. Some sell it for 1200-1300, can you imagine the price difference?! So be careful on choosing the right online shop if you plan on buying one. It's definitely worth it's price. 88 colors for just 800 pesos? That's a great bargain already!</span><br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: right;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">lovelove,</span> Piya Piyaya<br /></span></div>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-67741124381641571532009-10-04T19:08:00.000-07:002010-01-13T19:04:08.648-08:00Dessert Treats Plumping Lip Gloss<span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Jessica Simpson</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> has a beauty line called Dessert Treats. I've tried their Fragrance called Candy, and I liked it a lot. It tasted like candy (yes. Its edible!) and smells like candy. Although I'm not using one anymore (I switched to Victoria Secret's Beauty Rush in Strawberry Fizz), I'm still going to do a review on the perfume soon. But for now, I'm going to make a review on another product from the same beauty line, the plumping lip glosses.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The flavor </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >cotton candy</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> caught my attention, as I've mentioned on my previous post, I'm not really into glossy lips. But I thought this lip gloss is also edible and sweet-tasting just like the perfume.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/SslWK58KdmI/AAAAAAAAABQ/wTklIMLrvP8/s1600-h/IMG_6207.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/SslWK58KdmI/AAAAAAAAABQ/wTklIMLrvP8/s320/IMG_6207.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388933174477354594" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">So I tried one (I got the smaller version), just to test it myself. I got mine on Ebay.ph along with the perfume. After receiving the product, I immediately opened and tried it on. To my dismay, it tasted awful. It doesn't taste like candy, not even a bit (plus, it smells bad too!). The lip gloss left a greasy feeling on my lips, and it doesn't stay long. No plumping effect. This product failed my expectations! I bought it for 180 pesos, and it's not even worth it. </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Don't buy this product.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">lovelove, </span>Piya Piyaya<br /></span></div>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-87985151763565033282009-10-04T18:31:00.000-07:002010-01-13T19:03:57.254-08:00Nerds Lip Balm<span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/SslQMnMxb4I/AAAAAAAAABI/TsG5d3gJf2A/s1600-h/IMG_6202.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/SslQMnMxb4I/AAAAAAAAABI/TsG5d3gJf2A/s320/IMG_6202.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388926606736715650" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br />Tiny, tangy, crunchy candy.</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I must say that this is<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>the best creation</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> of Willy Wonka. I've been addicted to this candy since forever. This is one of my ultimate pick-me-upper and stress reliever. I love the crunchy, sweet, and sour flavor. The strawberry complemented the grape making the candy taste like heaven. I always buy this candy whenever my mom and I visit the supermarket (I usually buy 3 boxes). I know there are other Nerds flavors, but this is the best for me.<br /><br />I think it was a great idea to make Nerds lip balm for all those people who are into this sweet tiny, tangy, and crunchy candy. I bought mine at Claire's for $ 2.50 but it can also be bought online.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Good Side: </span><br />Keeps my lips moisturized. I use this before my lipstick because it creates a smooth base for the lipstick. It smells really good--just like the candy. And the taste was okay for me, the strawberry and grape flavor was still there, but a bit lighter than the actual candy. It leaves a nice pinkish tinge of color on your lips so you can use it even without lipstick. It doesn't feel heavy on my lips unlike the other lip balms I've tried so far.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bad Side:<br /></span>I'm not a fan of glossy lips. This one makes my lips appear glossy so I usually cover it with lipstick. Although, others expected the balm's flavor to be sweeter and more similar with the actual candy. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Is it worth its price?<br /></span>Yes. Enough said. I love its moisturizing effect on my lips.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: right;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">lovelove, </span>Piya Piyaya.</span></div></div></div>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-47571794785835810512009-10-03T06:25:00.001-07:002010-01-13T19:46:42.217-08:00Smashbox Photo Finish Primer<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/SsdSNIdnmVI/AAAAAAAAAAw/BD1n-4HMHE8/s1600-h/smashbox-photo-finish.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/SsdSNIdnmVI/AAAAAAAAAAw/BD1n-4HMHE8/s320/smashbox-photo-finish.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388365864735578450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I first saw this product from EnKore (in YouTube), he made a video on how to conceal and soften acne scars. The video was very detailed and helpful. See this:</span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJAWVneXoas"> CLICK ME.</a></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Good Side:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">It's really effective. Two applications will do if you have humungus pores like me. It smoothened my skin and had a matte finish (this is a good thing for oily skin). It controlled my oil for a long time. The primer also made my skin appear smoother. And like all primers, this kept my foundation longer. Luckily, I didn't have any negative reaction with this product. And now, I'm totally dependent with this product.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" > </span><span style="font-family:arial;">I use this even without the foundation, just primer, concealer, and powder, and I'm good to go.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Bad Side:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Is it just me or the primer smells a bit like gasoline? (lol)</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Is it worth is price?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Definitely. Its a bit pricey but its worth it. May I suggest you buy the 15 ml tube, since it goes a long way. I've been using this for 6 months already, and it is still about 3/4 full.</span><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/SsdSNZ8lpeI/AAAAAAAAAA4/oqCVN0jOVv8/s1600-h/_5511608.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zUuHBOS0z4I/SsdSNZ8lpeI/AAAAAAAAAA4/oqCVN0jOVv8/s320/_5511608.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388365869428876770" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: right;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">lovelove,</span> Piya Piyaya<br /></span></div>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-38429306145899912652009-10-03T06:02:00.000-07:002010-01-13T19:03:24.958-08:00ELF Shielding Hydro-tint Spf 15<span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com.ph/uploads/thumbs/Tone_2_s_thumb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 315px;" src="http://www.eyeslipsface.com.ph/uploads/thumbs/Tone_2_s_thumb.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">My next review would still be coming from Eyes Lips Face (ELF). This is ELF's version of a tinted moisturizer slash sunscreen. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Good Side: </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Aside from being easy to blend and has a larger range of shades compared with their concealer, I don't have anything good to say about this product.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Bad Side:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">It smells really really bad. I expected it to smell like the other products (sugary orange), but it did not. (Although I visited their site a while ago and saw that they included a scent now). Don't get me wrong, I still don't approve scented cosmetics, I'm just saying that the "original" smell is very overpowering and having a scent might be a better solution to this problem. It has very light coverage, its just tinted, period. And aside from being a sunscreen, I don't see its other function. Plus it makes my skin oilier. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Is it worth its price?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">NO. Definitely not. There are other tinted moisturizers in the market the would perform better than this product. Although a bit expensive than ELF's but at least they are worth their price.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">lovelove, </span>piya piyaya<br /></span></div>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-89050078297362033552009-10-03T05:59:00.000-07:002010-01-13T19:47:05.407-08:00ELF Tone Correcting Concealer<h3 style="font-weight: normal;font-family:arial;" class="post-title entry-title"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://randmonessoflife.blogspot.com/2009/10/elf-tone-correcting-concealer.html"><br /></a></span> </h3> <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YPvroPE9tNs/Ssc9nhvaEXI/AAAAAAAAABA/ewukTVhmlJY/s1600-h/4003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 138px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YPvroPE9tNs/Ssc9nhvaEXI/AAAAAAAAABA/ewukTVhmlJY/s320/4003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388343228453491058" border="0" /></a>My first review would be about <span style="font-weight: bold;">ELF's Tone Correcting Concealer</span>. This would be the first concealer I've bought. I got this from OMG Boutique (omgboutique.multiply.com), they sell ELF products for only 100 pesos (plus, ELF was still not sold locally that time). To be honest, the first thing that caught my attention was the price, it was reasonable. Plus I saw some good reviews about it, so I want to try it myself.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Good Side:</span><br />The packaging was okay, it gives a classy kind of look (this is one of the reason why ELF products are relatively cheaper than other make-ups, their packaging is simple). The application wand was good, and the concealer was blendable. I didn't have break-outs when first I used this product (I have uberly sensitive skin--it reacts right after I apply a product on my face. Srsly).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bad Side:</span><br />What I don't like about it is the scent. I'm not really a fan of scented make-ups, this could cause skin irritation to some people. I don't recommend this to those who have oily skin (I have oily skin) since it doesn't control the oil, so you have to reapply it after a few hours. The coverage is very light, I have to apply the concealer three times before it completely covered my dark circles and pimple marks. The concealer has a limited range of color (its just light, medium, and fair). I also think it darkens the skin a bit, I bought the lightest shade but it still looks dark after application. But what I hate the most is that it accentuated my pores.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Is it worth it's price?</span><br />Well, I might say yes and no. Yes, if you have lesser blemishes, then one application might do the trick for you. I saw some good reviews about this, they said this concealer instantly hid their dark circles (it didn't for me). But for 100 pesos (129.75 pesos in the Department Store), I think it's worth a try. This is a good concealer for those who want to begin experimenting with concealers and have minor blemishes to cover.</span> <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I bought their Undereye Concealer and Highlighter from their studio line. I'll make a review soon.</span></span> <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br />Picture taken from eyeslipsface.com<br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: right;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">lovelove,</span> Piya Piyaya</span></div>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884100927133934552.post-89534257377223161132009-10-03T05:58:00.001-07:002010-01-13T19:03:01.309-08:00First Entry.<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <span style="font-size:100%;">So this is my first blog entry.<br /></span></h3><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">And I'm still confused with Blogspot since I usually blog using Multiply.<br /><br />Basically, this blog is for my reviews on the beauty (such as cosmetics) products I've tried. Which may (or may not, hehe) help you. :)<br /><br />Anyway, I might post my first review, later (or tomorrow). I just need to take a picture of the products I'd review.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">When did I become interested in make-ups?</span><br /><br />I remember my cousin giving me a haul of Clinique products as a graduation gift, but I just gave it to my mom since I'm just into powder and lip balm look that time. I don't even know how to use eyes shadows. :P </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">I became interested in make-up when I started watching make-up tutorials in YouTube. The first tutorial I watched was Panacea81's. It was a tutorial on Taylor Swift's Teardrops on My Guitar make-up. I was watching the actual music video until I saw Lauren's (Panacea81) video tutorial in the Related Videos, out of curiosity I clicked it and watched it. I had so much fun watching it (plus I love Lauren's British accent), so I viewed her other videos (I finished watching all her tutorials within just three days). I wanted to try some of her looks, so I borrowed my Aunt's make-up (I was living with my Aunt during college) and tried imitating the look. I got so engrossed with my it that I decided to buy my own make-up. I ordered online (since the city is far from where I lived, and it also saves time since I'm really into online shopping).<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">I eventually found xsparkage, Xteneer, and MichellePhan (my favorite Guru) in YouTube, and I became more and more interested in make-up.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Then she became obsessed with it</span><br /><br />The main reason I became obsessed with make-up is because of our Prom in college. I want to do my own hair and make-up (since I didn't like the way Make-up artists do my make-up during HS). So dedicated some time to master the look I liked in YT. And fortunately, (I think) I did. Oh here's a pic of me during my prom:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YPvroPE9tNs/SscyItmS-cI/AAAAAAAAAAw/s_RSKDTmrQM/s1600-h/n1642126200_149177_5450406.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YPvroPE9tNs/SscyItmS-cI/AAAAAAAAAAw/s_RSKDTmrQM/s320/n1642126200_149177_5450406.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388330604432652738" border="0" /></a><br />When we went to US last summer, we lived with our cousin (which was also obsessed with make-up), so we would go to CVS / Walmart / Sephora / Ulta / Macy's together to check out the make-ups (she's a MAC baby). I bought tons of make-up during the trip since they were cheaper than the the products here in PH (blame the Tax, and everything that causes the increase in the price of the make-ups). Plus we made it till the memorial sale, so expect A BIG BIG decrease in the prices especially on the Drugstore products. :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YPvroPE9tNs/Ssc01Zz1WpI/AAAAAAAAAA4/rOdNb6cViXA/s1600-h/IMG_5207.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YPvroPE9tNs/Ssc01Zz1WpI/AAAAAAAAAA4/rOdNb6cViXA/s320/IMG_5207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388333571238091410" border="0" /></a>So if you're going to other countries (Hong Kong also has tons of good cosmetics. I remember buying a good shimmer palette with bright and highly pigmented colors there), I suggest you dash into the drugstore, department store, and beauty/cosmetic shops, and purchase all the make-up you like, you'll be saving more money than buying at Rustan's or online (two words: SHIPPING FEE).<br /><br />Okay. I'm skipping from one topic to another again. Sorry.<br />Anyway, I'll be ending this entry before I skip into another topic again.<br /><br />So see you guys!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">lovelove, </span>Piya Piyaya.</span></div>Piyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470687908334996890noreply@blogger.com0