MakeUp Review: Bloom Lip gloss

Dr.Evil is at it again with the gloss. Found a new favorite from Bloom. It's called Pout and it's pinkish-brown. The shade is similar to that of Fusion Beauty's Bare. It's a bit sheer and the glossiness doesn't die so I'm not afraid to wear it alone. It's also way cheaper than Fusion Beauty. But one thing I don't like is the applicator. It gets so little of the color that I have to keep putting it back in the container to get more of it. Too much arm exercise for me hahaha. But still a good investment.

Check out Bloom's Makeup line at Beauty Bar. I'm sure you'll find something to bring home.

Beauty Vitamins

MakeUp shouldn't be the end all and be all of looking fabulous. Not that having dozens of foundation is a crime....never!!! But having healthy and glowing skin should be your no.1 priority. Over the years I've taken these vitamins not just for its health benefits but I've found them to have improved the appearance of my skin.

Vitamin E- an anti-oxidant which protects you from sun exposure and anti-aging because it reduces fine lines and wrinkles

Omega 3 essential fatty acids-good for dry skin, controls whiteheads and blackheads

Vitamin C- a skin brightener and it lightens dark spots

Vitamin B- prevents acne and maintains skin tone

Zinc- good for those with thinning hair, prevents acne too

Vitamin k- reduces circles under the eye

Hope this helps, it's never too late to nourish the skin. :D

Makeup Tool Review: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

For years I have been using a rinky-dink eye lash curler because I never knew any better.  Was I wrong??!!
Finally I have the Shu Uemura eye lash curler and I am so happy! (Thanks Hikaru!)

Some people say that they are all the same....uh, No!

1. The size and frame of the curler is not so big that it will pinch your eye lids. They now came up with a mini eyelash curler to curl your shortest lashes!

2. The pad is made of silicone and it gives you a nice curl and not the usual L shape

3. The handle size is just right that it fits your fingers perfectly

4. Comes with a spare rubber (yey!)

Available at Rustan's Department Store for about Php1,000.00 (or more) I think.  It's worth every peso if you ask me.

See you soon!

Haircare review: Osis Volume Cream and Back to Basics Reparative Conditioning Balm

I recently had my hair permed just to see how I would look in it. But I told my stylist (Alex), "please nothing too kinky please." Showed him pictures from magazines and he knew right away what I meant. I didn't know it was going to be a challenge to maintain those curls and make sure that the ends (of my hair) stay well conditioned. So I had to invest in 2 products for my everyday routine.

Back To Basics Reparative Conditioning Balm (Green tea)- This I use after shampooing. I leave it on for at least 3 minutes then rinse. I love the smell and makes my hair really soft.

Osis Volume Cream-My stylist used this one when my hair was already towel dried. Mostly at the ends by scrunching it. It really helps cause it creates more body. After that I use a dryer directed at the curls to make them shiny. Available at Studio Fix by Alex Carbonell at Greenbelt 5.

I'm getting used to these products and I'm beginning to like the fact that I don't have to use the dryer as much as I used to. My hair says thanks! :))

Makeup Review: Benefit Sugarbomb

Sugarbomb is the latest addition to the Box O' Powder series.  It
contains 4 shades in 1 box, bright pink, light pink, peach and a light purple.

PACKAGING:  As part of the box o' powder set, Sugarbomb
comes in a box with a mini brush

SCENT:  Has a slight floral scent which I love

TEXTURE: Definitely very silky

COLOR PAYOFF:  Bright pink - very pigmented
                                 Light pink - very pigmented as well
                                 Peach - a very light hint of peach with shimmer
                                 Light Purple - a very light purple almost similar to the Light pink with little shimmer

Sugarbomb can be used as a highlighter on the top of your cheeks; a face brightener or an all over face powder.  Reminds me of Benefit's Dandelion but with a bit more shimmer and color variation.

Available at Gorgeousmestore.

See you next time!

Makeup Review: The Balm Time Balm Concealer

SIZE: This concealer comes in a screw top container having a weight of 7.5 grams with a price of Php795.00

TEXTURE: It is creamy and moisturizing; no need to use an eye cream
if you're going to apply it the under eye area; lightweight

SHADE: I'm an NC35 in MAC and with the Time Balm Concealer I
got the mid-medium shade; on the magazine, they have 6 available
shades from Lighter than Light to Medium Dark but the Beauty Bar I went to only had 3 shades, mid medium being their darkest

APPLICATION: I mainly use it on my zit bumps to lessen the look of the bump; on the days when my skin is cooperating I use this concealer instead of a full faced foundation - I applied it under my eyes, on my age spots/sun spots and on the sides of  my nostrils and I was able to even out my skin; I apply a light dusting of powder to set everything and I was done!

OVERALL: A new discovery!!!

Available at Beauty Bar.

See you soon!

MakeUp Brush Review: Japonesque Foundation Brush and Blush Brush

One of our followers recommended this brand for me to try. Good thing it's available at Beauty Bar. They also have travel sizes so there's no excuse not to bring them along on long trips.

Foundation Brush- One of my favorites now. Bristles are soft and no streaks are evident. Price at P2,000 plus but really worth every cent. Easy to clean.

Blush Brush- Just got this yesterday with L. Price is also the same range as the foundation but what made me decide to buy it, is that it has many uses. It's not just a blush brush but it can also be used when applying all-over powder and bronzer. So your money is working double time for this one.

Thanks Nadine!:)

MakeUp Review: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation

Kimmy recommended this to me being a Bobbi Brown afficionado. So I did. Now it's on my wish list. It's just like a tinted moisturizer but slightly thicker. The shade is Natural #4 which is perfect for my medium skintone. It has this weightless feeling and the coverage is fantastic. It also helps that you use a good foundation brush to make sure you're whole face is evenly covered.

Available at Rustan's (Makati).

What to bring to the Beach

For my birthday me and my husband are going to the beach ( Yey! Boracay!) and here are some items I will be bringing with me.

1. Sunblock
2. Lip Balm preferably with SPF in it
3. MAC's Fix +
4. Leave in conditioner - to be applied 15 minutes before going to the beach and after (that's what my stylist said)
5. Skin Mattifier - to be applied before partying at night :)
6. 1 Lipstick
7. Blotting Papers
8. Eyelash Curler

I will take a break from all the foundations and powders and let my skin breathe.  Hopefully I will have a nice healthy glow when I get back.

Do you think I am forgetting something?

footnote: basic toiletries are a given okay?

New Arrivals from GorgeousMe

Check out our web store for our new arrivals:

1. Bare Minerals-lipsticks and Mineral foundation powder

2. Rimmel-lipsticks

3. Benefit cosmetics- Benetint, eyebright, and blush

4. Physicians Formula- multi-colored pressed powder and mineral powder palette glow pearls

5. Nyx-eyeshadow jumbo pencil, eye/eyebrow pencil, lip lacquer pots, long lip pencil

6. Korres Lip Butter-plum, jasmine, quince and wild rose

7. Coastal Scents brushes-flat brush, blush brush, kabuki brush

8. Lorac -blush

9. Tarte-lip stain

Send us an email if you're interested to see them. Hope to hear from you soon.

MakeUp Review: Bare Minerals Lipstick

This lipstick has so much potential. Besides being comparable to Mac (price wise), packaging is also simple but I prefer this one. It's classier I think. The shade I just tried is called Cream Puff. Again, it's a nude color more on the mauve-beige side. At first, application is not as smooth as I would hope for but when it's on the lips the color shines. I suppose the reason is that all their ingredients are 100% natural so it's not only the color you're after but its long-lasting hydration which is good for your lips.

NOW AVAILABLE AT GorgeousMeStore !

Haircare Review: Lush Coolaulin Conditioner

Since I am on a path to hair recovery I wanted a conditioner that will help my tresses.  The sales associate at Lush suggested this and said that this will make my hair shiny and new and it does not affect color treated hair she said...of course, desperate as I am I believed.  BIG MISTAKE!  I read on the Lush website that continual usage of this conditioner will lighten your hair.  I can't have that since I just dyed my hair dark brown.  Good thing I only bought the small bottle which is about Php295.00

So before buying any hair product at Lush, make sure you do your own research first rather than just taking the sales person's word for it.

That'll learn me :((((

Haircare Review: Lush New Hair Shampoo Bar

 After a session of digiperm and  highlights a few months back I have decided to revert back to my original hair color (which is dark brown) and try to improve its condition.

After a long hiatus from Lush I decided to indulge once more. First on my radar, a shampoo.  I was skeptical at first because I didn't think this would lather at all, from the looks of it.  I was hugely mistaken, thank goodness! With just a small application on my hair I had a head full of lather...nice! Smells wonderful too! Reminds of Dentyn Gum :)

According to Lush this is good for dull and falling hair.  I will have to wait about a week or so before I can accurately say if this improved my hair condition.  I will write an update in about a week's time.  But if this does not do anything I would still repurchase because it just made shampooing my hair fun again :)....(cheap thrills) :)))

Makeup Review: Coastal Scents Metal Mania Palette

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I was looking for the Urban Decay Naked Palette but it's still out of stock so I decided to get this one instead.  Has 88 colors and most of them have a very good color payoff.  The shades vary from neutral browns, purples, greens and even reds/pink.  Even though I will not use some of the colors, it is always nice to have just in case I have a costume party to go to :).
They are easy to blend and but some of the shadows have a tendency to be chalky.  For it to last I always use an eyelid primer underneath.  I think it is a good enough alternative to the Naked Palette until I get my hands on one :) - I am just after the neutrals anyway....

October Favorites 2010

This month I have been loving the following:

1. Lips - Laura Mercier Lip Velvet in Royal Plum and NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Natural because I am giving my nude lippies a break :).  The Royal Plum is too dark that's why I top it off with a Natural gloss.  And after a mug of coffee, I still have lipstick on which is definitely a good thing!

2. Eyes - Benefit Creaseless Cream Eye Shadow in Skinny Jeans and I use the Gunmetal Shade and the shimmery Taupe from Smashbox Beauty A-GO-GO Color Palette to have the neutral smokey look

3. Cheeks - Benefit Powder Blush in Dallas only because I have neglected this blush for a while now

4. Face - Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation in Bamboo Beige.  Still doing the foundation rotation system...( I seriously need to find a new foundation...I'm getting tired of the ones I have) :) excuses excuses :)

5. Brush - Hakuhodo G527.  An amazing brush; can be used for liquid foundation or loose powder; does not cause streaking; a bit pricey ($54.00) but definitely worth it

What are your favorites this month?

See you next time!