Favorite Lipstick Lipgloss Combo for the Month of April

MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipglass

MAC Jubilee Lipstick

I went to MAC a few weeks ago to get a gift for M; she said she wants a foundation brush so there I went.  While I was there I couldn't help but look around.  My first stop was the lipstick counter.  I asked the MAC artist for nude lippies but the ones I wanted were not available.  Then I noticed what the artist was wearing and voila!.....

Jubilee and Viva Glam Gaga 2!

Are you a sucker for unique/nice/sleek packaging?

I remember my husband telling me that men are attracted to anything shiny so that got me thinking....what am I drawn to when it comes to makeup.  Of course the packaging is the first thing that catches my eye.  And it always makes me wonder "why do I keep falling for it anyway? Well, for one, I would always think..."it would look nice on my vanity" :) or the ever constant "maybe the product is actually good" :)

Here are some of the products that I think have that unique packaging:

Makeup Review: MAC Paint Pot

I have first written about this last July 2010 but it's always out of stock here in Manila ( did they ever have it in stock I wonder) :) ...  Thanks to my friend M,  I finally got my hands on 1 when she decided to go back to Hong Kong for a spell.  MAC Paint Pot is a cream-based eye color which goes on smoothly. I wanted to try this out because I heard and read that it is used as a shadow primer and to even out the skin tone.  This is my review of it.

The paint pots come in a small glass jar; the same as MAC's Fluidline and the pot contains 5g of product.  MAC has 9 shades to choose from and  I picked Soft Ochre because I felt it is the best that matched my skin tone.  Soft Ochre is a beige color but with yellow undertone unlike the Painterly which has a pink undertone.

New Beauty Products - April 2011

1. Cle de Peau Cream Foundation- comes in 8 shades. Retails at $120. Argh but intriguing.:)
2. Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Skin perfcting makeup- comes in 10 shades. $45
3. Nars Illuminator- comes in 4 shades such as Copacobana, orgasm, laguna and Super Orgasm. $29
4. Clinique Moisture surge Tinted Moisturizer - comes in 6 shades. $24.50....hmmm
5. Korres Lip butter Glaze- $14, same shades as the original Lip butter

When does it end??? :))))

My Top Beauty Sites

If you're new to beauty products or you simply just want to ogle at them, here are some sites you might want to check out. Some offer a wide variety of products, discounts, and exclusive collections.

1. Amazon
2. Sephora
3. Ulta
4. Drugstore
5. Nordstrom
6. Cherryculture
7. Cosmeticmall
8. Beautyhabit

Tell us your favorite sites!

Makeup review: MAC Prep + Prime BB Cream

Just got my hands on MAC's version of the famous BB cream. Compared to the Korean made BB creams, which are lighter in shade and thicker, Mac's is very sheer with a light pink shade. I normally use a brush when applying these BB creams but with this one, fingertips will do. But if you want to blend it well, then by all means use a foundation brush. It's almost non-existent on the skin so what I do is top it with my Giorgio Armani Second Skin Makeup  for a bit more color and smoother finish. All in all, I like this one. I'm not so much a MAC fan but this has earned a spot on my growing collection of BB creams.

My friend, Jasy got this at the HK airport. It's only available there (go figure).

Concealer Review: Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer

A flawless face is what we want to achieve and for us to reach our goal, we need to conceal as many imperfections as possible.  For me, concealing the appearance of fine lines is Job One.  I have a few concealers and this Line Smoothing Concealer is the newest member.

1. Packaging: comes in a clear tube with a doe foot applicator
2. Shades: comes in 3 shades; Light, Moderately Fair and Medium
3. Consistency: a liquid-y formula which glides on easily when applied
4. Effect: it actually diminished the appearance of my fine lines ( not all of them but most )
5. The formula is oil-free and it lasts quite a bit on my skin

Check out  Clinique to see their whole line of concealers.

Foundation Shade Table 2

For those of you who are a bit darker than me ( I am an NC35).  This is Hikaru's shade and she is always 1 shade darker than me.

Korres Watermelon Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer       -    02 Honey
TM OIL FREE

Smashbox Sheer Focus TM                                         -    Medium

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer                               -    Med to Olive 60

Bare Minerals Matte Foundation                                   -    Golden Medium

Nars Sheer Matte Foundation                                       -   Barcelona

Makeup Review: Pencil Eyeliner

PENCIL EYE LINERS

1.  MAC 

• On the upper eye lid, it was able to hold its own even without an eyeshadow primer; but on the lower lid,  it's another story
• Used on my inner upper waterline, needless to say I had raccoon eyes after a couple of hours  

     2.  Benefit Bad Gal Liner Waterproof 

• this is very creamy so it's very easy to apply and is double ended but I never used the smudger because I find that it always hurts when I do
• actually stayed on my waterline for a few hours (in an air-conditioned room)

     3.  Styli-style Liquid Eyeliner

• I have the short and pointy tip and I find that this is difficult to use when you want to create a very fine line
• They have different tips you can choose from (just like a pentel pen)
• I have the Blackest Black but I find that it's not a solid black until you apply a second layer

     4. Elizabeth Arden Eye Pencil

• This pencil came in a set, and it is the regular eye pencil
• If you want an eyeliner that smudges, this is the liner you're looking for
• Very creamy