July & August 2012 Favorites (featuring 3 Sigma brush sets)

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I finally had the time to film my July and August 2012 favorites.  Not a lot of favorites for these two months but all products mentioned in the video are all worth it!

You may click on the link provided so you'd know where to purchase them =)

Products mentioned:
Sigma Mr. Bunny Collection, $109.00 - http://goo.gl/Uvltn
Sigma Mrs. Bunny Collection (travel kit), $69.00 - http://goo.gl/zIgQR
Sigma New Synthetic Essential Kit, $119.00 - http://goo.gl/mknkS
Charm Pointed Foundation brush, PhP299.00 - http://charmandminerals.com
Charm Angled Buffer kabuki brush, PhP650.00 - http://charmandminerals.com
HIP L'oreal eyeshadow duo in Gilded, PhP240 - http://facebook.com/makeupdepot
Lime Crime Opaque lipstick in Glamour 101, Coquette, & Great Pink Planet, PhP710 each - http://makeuphubync.multiply.com
Wet n Wild Matte lipstick in Think Pink, PhP299 - SM dept stores
Parian Spirit 16oz, PhP800 - http://suesh.multiply.com
OCC Lip Tar in Memento, PhP900 - http://suesh.multiply.com
4u2 Cosmetics Lovelight BB Powder #1, PhP194.00 - SM dept stores
In2it Brow Powder, PhP299.75 - SM dept stores
Ben Nye Conceal All-Wheel Concealer, PhP690

On me:
Abercrombie & Fitch tank top
Forever 21 gray blazer
Mi Casa necklace
Robot ring and stacked rings from a bazaar
Princess Mimi XMM-204 lenses

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4u2 Cosmetics Dream Girl Faith BB Cream

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If my memory serves me right, it was around 2009 when BB cream was the talk of the town.  Every girl wanted to have one and Skinfood's BB cream was always sold out.  BB creams use to sell around PhP1,000++ and they sold like hot pancakes.  You are lucky if you are able to find a BB cream that is about PhP500++.  Then later on, BB creams were everywhere.  Prices got cheaper, too.

I started doubting when the prices got cheaper.  You never know, they might just label it BB cream when it's just tinted moisturizer.  Plus, you can never be sure about the chemicals that are in it.

The last BB cream that I used was the one from MAC.  It was okay.  I would have probably stock up on it if it didn't make my face whiter.

I've been searching for 4u2 Cosmetics BB powder since July and it was always out of stock.  I was able to look at the variety of cosmetics that they offer - and lo and behold, they have BB cream for PhP194.00 only!

I was sold at the price although honestly I had low expectations on it.  If you read my blog, you'd see that I'm not a fan of cheap makeup.  I'd rather spend than save because of fear of the chemicals that are used on cheap makeup.  But I bought it anyway because I've been hearing a lot of good things about the brand.

4u2 Cosmetics Dream Girl Faith BB Cream
Universal Color
PhP194.00

expires in 2015

swatch

blended at the back of my palm

BB cream on my face


I've been using this for almost a month now and I like it.  It gives sheer coverage so this is perfect for days when I'm too lazy t put on makeup but don't want to look pale either (with matching dark spots or even skin tones).  It does even out my skin tone a bit although it doesn't cover up my dark spots. I still need to use concealer.  If you look at my under eyes, it obviously needs concealer.  It makes my skin a bit lighter but not lighter wherein it looks fugly.  I actually think it gives my skin a TAD glow - emphasis on tad.

Pros:
- affordable
- locally available
- easy to apply
- has a nice scent
- feels light on skin

Cons:
- one comes n one shade
- cream is a bit runny
- can make you face a bit oily by end of day
- can not conceal dark spots or obvious discoloration on your face
- packaging looks too cheap
- it doesn't say what a BB cream is supposed to do to your face
- didn't improve the blemishes that I have
- didn't lessen my blemishes either


I've come to the conclusion that I like this because this feels and acts more like a tinted moisturizer than a BB cream.  So, thinking about it now - I think this product was mislabeled.  But I'd probably buy one again once I ran out of it just for those days when I don't feel like putting on makeup.

Happy Tuesday, loves!

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Video Tutorial: How to Use E.L.F Eyebrow Stencils

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When E.L.F. released the eyebrow stencil kit on the deparment stores, I got one kit for myself.  I just knew I had to have it because I'm so obsessed on getting the perfect eyebrows.  The makeup lecturer at CCMA told me that I had to be able to draw 100 eyebrows f1rst because I perfect it.  200 eyebrows done and my eyebrows still look blah to me.

However, I've been getting compliments about my eyebrows. And honestly, I like it!

Anyway, here's a video tutorial on how to use the eyebrow stencils!  I use this during weekends when I have all the time to be super OC about my brows!

Enjoy watching!



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Busy as a Busy Bee

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Hi everyone! I'm really sorry for the lack of updates. I've just been busy with my day work since June that all I wanna do when I get home is relax.

I have alot of things in mind for this blog so I hope you will continue to support me despite my lack of updates.

I'll try my best to post more. =)

In love and beauty,
Gem


Pigging Out!

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Pigging out this September! Diet starts on October!

June 2012 Favorites

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It's that time of the month again where I show you guys my favorite stuff!  Apologies for being two months late. I've been really really busy!

But here's the video!  Enjoy!


Products mentioned:
Urban Decay Build Your Own Palette - $18.00 (w/ 1 free eyeshadow)
Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Psychedelic Sister - $18.00
Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Mildew - $18.00
Maybelline Expertwear Eyeshadow Quads in Stylish Smokes - $9.99
Maybelline Expertwear Eyeshadow Quads in Amethyst Smokes - $9.99
Nars Blush in Gaeity - PhP1,350
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Shadow in Tough as Taupe
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Shadow in Bad to the Bronze
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Shadow in Edgy Emerald
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Shadow in Too Cool
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Shadow in Bold Gold
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Shadow in Tenacious Teal
MAC Eyeshadow in Barefoot (LE) - $16.00
NYC bronzer in Sunny - $2.99
Revlon Lustrous Lipstick in Primrose - PhP450.00
Clarisonic Mia in Mango Tango - $129.00
Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil - $29.00
NYC Skin Matching Foundation in Light to Medium - $3.99

Suesh Makeup Traincase with Trolley - PhP16,000



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Mocha Pink Makeup Tutorial

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Hey ladies!  So here is finally the blog post for the Mocha Pink Makeup tutorial that I uploaded on Youtube about two weeks ago.

Please watch the video to see how I created the look!

Keep your makeup requests coming!









Products used:
1. The LuLu Makeup Madrid palette - PhP850
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2. Harajuku liner (I sell this liner, PM me for inquiries)
3. Maybelline The Falsies Mascara - http://goo.gl/J6UdQ
4. Nars blush in Orgasm - http://sephora.com
5. Wet n Wild matte lipstick in Think Pink - http://goo.gl/LbAEy
6. Sigma's Mr. Bunny Collection brushes - http://goo.gl/E7wco
     - use the promo code SB2012 to get 10% discount on your Sigma purchases!



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Food Escapade at Hainanese Delights

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Two weeks ago, Lawrence and I had lunch at Hainanese Delights.  It's a Singaporean restaurant with very affordable prices of food.

I have to admit that I was a bit hesistant to eat here because I'm not a fan of Singaporean cuisine let alone Hainanese Chicken or Hainanese Rice.

But since the price of their food is really affordable and they offer unlimited serving of rice, why not try it?


canned sodas, PhP30 each

Hainanese rice (comes with every rice meal)

Pork Passionate, PhP120.00

Hainanese Chicken, PhP120.00

Tofu, PhP90.00

free soup

Total spending for two persons - PhP510.00  We also ordered beef noodle soup but I don't think I was able to take a photo of it.. The beef noodle soup also costs PhP120.00.

Not bad, right?

I didn't try the Hainanese Chicken but Lawrence likes it a lot.  He also said that for the price, the portion of the serving is really big.  Talk about value for your money.  I like the Pork Passionate, the pork is really tender.

Hainanese Delights is located at SM Megamall and other SM malls.

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