Makeup Review: Maybelline Pure BB Mineral BB Base

I found this Maybelline BB cream when I was in Hong Kong with Dr. Evil. Her slight obsession with BB creams kind of rubbed off on me :)

PROS:

• Has an SPF 26/PA++
• Has 8 minerals to help improve the skin
• It evened out my skin tone
• Reduced the appearance of the fine lines under my eyes
• Lightened my under eye circles
• Helped brighten up my skin tone
• Has a cream to powder finish (on my skin)
• It didn't make my skin extra oily; actually, this cream was able to control it a bit

CONS:

• Has only 1 shade (light)

MakeUp Review: Maybelline Expertwear Eye Shadow

Kimmy lent this to me. It's a matte eyeshadow in Earthly Taupe. This is a beauty find because it really does not crease and gives good coverage around the eyes for all day wear. Instead of concealer around the eyes, I use this one because it doesn't feel heavy or sticky. I have oily lids so it's really hard for me to find such an eyeshadow. Kimmy bought this in the US, have to check if it's available here.

Makeup Review: Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes Hypercurl Mascara

The one thing I dislike about mascara is that it dries out or it gets clumpy after a few months. That's why I just buy the not-so-expensive ones.

The latest is this mascara - Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes Hypercurl Mascara. Just so you know, this is going to be a rave review.

PROS:
1. Has an attractive pink leopard print design on the lid

2. The brush is very small, it's actually more like a comb which helps lengthen your lashes

3. Consistency of the mascara is just right, not watery nor is it dry

4. It really holds the curl! The longer you wear it the more curl you get

CONS:
1. I will post an update if I think of one :)

Definitely going to buy a back up or two!!!

February 2011 Favorites

FACE: I have been using Maybelline Clear Smooth Aqua Foundation; easy to apply and easy to blend. I just use my fingers especially when time is of the essence.

EYES: Makeup Forever Aqua Cream in Shade 15; no blending required and no worries about creasing
Maybelline Gel Liner; very creamy and waterproof
Makeup Forever Smokey Lash; thickens and lengthens my lash plus it's waterproof too

LIPS: Revlon Lustrous Lipstick in Rose Nude and MAC's Lipglass in Lust; so neutral and easy to wear; goes with any eye makeup and outfit

CHEEKS: Loving MAC's Melba

Affordable Beauty Products

Here are some makeup items that are very good yet affordable.  All under Php600.00

1. NYX Eye Shadow 10 color Palette.  They are very pigmented and has a wide range of color combinations to choose from.  Available at Gorgeousme.

2. Cover Girl Eyeshadow Trio in Country Woods.  It is has a good color payoff and not chalky.

3. EOS Lip Balm. Yummy and organic. Available at Gorgeousme.

4. Maybelline Clear Smooth Aqua Gel Foundation.  If you like a sheer coverage foundation that will not break the bank.

5. Rimmel Lipstick. Has a wide range of colors and it does not dry out my lips. Good color payoff as well. Available at Gorgeousme.

Makeup Review: Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eye Liner

I just noticed how Maybelline likes using long names for their products :)

I was looking for a waterproof liner and I stumbled upon this.  This Liner comes with a small eye liner brush and the Liner is in a pot with a screw top lid.  At first I wasn't convinced that the brush will give me a fine line because of it's shape.  It is a synthetic brush with short bristles and slightly thicker than a fine brush.  But it worked perfectly on me! It gave me the control I needed while I was applying.

It is very creamy and glides on smoothly.  While I was applying it, I noticed how it gave me a full on line, no blotchy spots.  It didn't take a long time for it to set nor did it smudge on me before it set. Comes in 4 shades: Black, Brown, Charcoal and Eggplant.   But the colors available here in Manila are black and brown only.

I have always used an eyeshadow as an eyeliner but ever since trying this I have been using it all the time.  I would like to buy all of them!!!

Makeup Review: Maybelline Clear Smooth Aqua Gel Foundation

That's quite a name for a foundation :)..

Still trying out foundations.....

This particular foundation is water-based so it's good for people with oily skin.  Since I am one of those people, who better to test it out.  The color I got was Natural Beige, unfortunately, it is too light on me.  So, I use a powder foundation to correct the color.  I noticed that it has a sheer coverage and it is very easy to blend.  I got it at SM Department Store for Php350.00

Makeup Review: Maybelline The Magnum Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara

Another mouthful but I actually liked using this  mascara.

Brush: Has shorter and long bristles

Texture: Kind of thick but not runny nor is it too dry; not clumpy at all ( Yes!)

Feel on the lashes: I love how my lashes are not stiff, it still feels like normal lashes


Look: made my lashes look thicker

Overall: a success! and I will definitely repurchase

Hope this helps and thanks for stopping by!