An Addiction to Remember...

ELF Pencil Sharpeners - I just find it cute that they include two sharpeners in one package, and there's a little lever so the pencils could fit right into the sharpener.. Very innovative.


ELF Studio Line Make Up Removing Cloths - I think this would work better than baby wipes. But the question is, could it also remove stubborn mascara? Hmmm.


ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer - I have read in various blogs that this is ALMOST comparable to Urban Decay's Primer Potion and Too Faced Shadow Insurance. I'll have to see if the reviews are accurate.


ELF All Over Color Stick in Golden Peach - I think this would work as a sticky base for bronzey or gold e/s, to make the colors even more vibrant.


ELF Duo Eye Shadow Cream in Sugar Cookie - I hope that the website is showing these colors right. I would love to have this replace or be a backup for my Butter Pecan e/s cream.


ELF Studio Line Corrective concealer - this mini palette with 4 concealers is every MMU wannabe's dream. It practically has everything to conceal red marks,scars, uneven skin tone, etc.


ELF Studio Line Kabuki Brush - I'm excited about this. A kabuki brush for $5 is a steal, and since this was made from the same synthetic takklon that was used on all studio line brushes, this definitely goes into my list.




ELF Studio Blush Brush - If I'm gonna compare this with a MAC brush, it'll be the MAC 116 Blush Brush. I think this brush will be a great brush too. This tops my list.

I got her a dozen roses on my way home. She was so thrilled that she changed clothes so that I can take pics of her with the roses.

More Cyleina soaps. Got a tomato bar, rice bran bar, strawberry bar, honey oatmeal bar, and batangas coffee bar. I love these organic soaps. I tried honey oatmeal the other day, and it smells yummy and leaves my skin soft and smooth at the same time.

The seller gave me samples of the PGM (papaya-goat milk) variant. I have heard so many good things about it that's why I'm happy that she gave theseas freebies.

Being the ELF addict that I am, I got another duo eyeshadow creme, this time in butter pecan. I have it in mocha swirl, and I love the way it makes my eyeshadow colors "pop" when I apply this before my powder eyeshadow.

The light color is good as a base for neutral colors, while the brown shimmery color is good as a base for smokey eye looks. I literally tucked away my mocha swirl to give way to this new baby. But don't worry, I'll find a use for it soon.

Spend or Save? This is the question that will never get a straight answer, simply because we all have different ways on how we spend our money. And honestly, the answers solely depends on what item you're planning to get. For me, it is okay to splurge, as long as the item is worth every buck that you're gonna throw for it. And when I say the words worth it, it means a lot of things, like the purpose, convenience, versatility, etc. But a less complicated way of defining it is, if it meets your expectations, then it's definitely worth it.



However, with the way things are going with our economy, not everyone will have the money to throw on something extravagant. There will be times that we would have to be wise with our purchases. It's not that we want to turn into cheapskates, but it's more of being practical and getting value for our money. Confused? Lemme show you what I mean.



MAKE UP BRUSHES. ELF (eyeslipsface) has been a hot topic on GT because of their really cheap products, especially their brushes. They came up with 2 versions of their brushes: The regular line, and the studio line. Their regular line costs $1 a piece, while Studio line retails for $3 each. I had the regular line face brushes before, the Total Face Brush and the Bronzing Brush, and I can tell you right now that they're not worth your $1 due to its hard, scratchy hair and wiggly handles. On the other hand, the $3 studio line brushes are to die for. They're soft, durable, and they deliver good results too. So, on this example, would you rather SAVE or SPEND? What do you think?



The eye brushes, however, comes with a totally opposite story. The $1 eye brushes (e/s brush,blending brush, and defining eye brush) are the "saviors" of ELF's regular line. They're soft, they do the job, and to top it all, they're cheap. While ELF's studio line e/s C brush is okay for an eyeshadow brush, still it doesnt give me that WOW impression, unlike the regular $1 eyeshadow brush. The blending eye brush is dense enough to blend e/s colors very well. The defining eye brush is good for putting on colors on the outer V, while blending it up the crease. So, with that being said, would you SPEND or SAVE?

I have attached pictures of the brushes that I have mentioned. By the way, my apologies for posting pics of dirty brushes. ^_^

So there. I hope I was able to clearly state my point here. If you have any questions or violent reactions, feel free to post on the comments box.

Ta-ta! ^_^

I was strolling around SM Makati last Sunday when I suddenly realized that I had to get a new mascara since my Avon SuperFULL waterproof mascara died on me sometime last week. I still have my CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara, but Im starting to dislike it because of three reasons: First, since it's not waterproof, it smears since I get teary eyed when Im really sleepy. The second reason is when I apply it, weighs down my lashes after I curl them. And third, I can't get to my lower lashes without smudges due to its huge brush. So I browsed thru the counters one by one, and the SA at Maybelline recommended this to me:




I think I've read reviews about this on another GTalker's blog. I opened the tester's tube and was pleased with what I saw. Upon hearing from the SA that this is their best seller, I got it and paid for it immediately. If you look at it closely (sorry, my camera didn't get the pic right), the bristles resemble those of a comb's bristles. For those who haven't used a comb on their lashes, lemme inform you that these types of bristles have the ability to take out the clumps after putting on mascara. I think it's a good idea to put it on a mascara's wand to save on time and effort, especially when you're in a hurry.