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On Skin Care: SkinFood Gold Caviar Toner and Emulsion

Hi! This would be a quick post. Just wanna share with you one of my fave products of all time.


For the record,I have combination skin -- oily on the t-zone,and very dry on the cheek and chin areas.


SkinFood originated in Korea and is the manufacturer of the toner and emulsion that Im currently using. These two are from their Gold Caviar line,and Ive been using these for quite some time now. The toner has gold particles suspended in it,while the emulsion is non sticky,and both gets absorbed by the skin right away. The result? Soft,moisturized and pinkish skin the day after. I would suggest getting them online rather than walking into a physical store that they have in malls due to the huge price difference.


There you go. Hope this helps


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Snappin' away on Christmas Day

Just wanna share a picture of moi that I personally took on Christmas Day. No makeup here,though. I think I'm losing my makeup mojo ..


NOOOOOOO!!!!


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NOTD: The Face Shop Face It nail lacquer in PK105

Hello everyone! Today's NOTD features a polish from a korean brand that we all love which is The Face Shop. It's bright fuschia pink with strong blue undertones to it. Ive been scouting for this color for a long time and finally,I got it from their SM Taytay branch (it's the only bottle left,so I scooped it up from the shelf,and the rest is history,lol) for Php 180. After application I personally think that the quality of this nail lacquer is way better than their Lovely Me Ex line (white cap line). It wasn't streaky,and drying time was significantly faster. I highly recommend this shade,and I'll look forward to the other shades from this line.


Base coat: The Face Shop Face It nail base coat

Top coat: Seche Vite dry fast top coat


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Merry Christmas!

Time to count our blessings and to thank our Creator for all the wonderful things that happened in 2012. To all of my readers, MERRY CHRISTMAS. :-)


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Nail Story: Things that I bring with me whenever I have my nails done

L-R: Seche Vite, TFS top coat, TFS base coat, SkinFood nail polish in RE101, Korean taupe nail polish.


I have to admit,because of my hectic daily schedule,as much as I would want to do my own nails,I just don't have the time to do it. :-( And yes,I'm also lazy. LOL. But anyway,one thing that I always do whenever I go to a salon is  that I always bring my own set of nail items. I started collecting NPs early this year,so I don't have any choice but to use each one of them. Hehe! But aside from the actual nail color,I also take with me items that play important roles in achieving a perfect mani and pedi experience. And those are:


Base coat - I never,EVER put on nail polish without a base coat. A base coat acts as a protective barrier on your nail bed,and makes your polish last longer by making the polish adhere to it. It also prevents staining so yes,base coats are good investments. I highly recommend The Face Shop's Face It base coat. Very reasonably priced at P180.


Red nail polish for my toes - It's been my signature nail color for my toes. Makes my feet look smoother and fairer. Hehe!


Top coats - now this one's a bit complicated. I'm the type who would use 2 types of top coats in a manicure. Why? The first top coat (TFS) prevents the polish from shrinking after I've applied the second top coat,which is Seche Vite. SV is known to dry polish in no time,but one major flaw that it has is that it makes your nail polish shrink when you apply it on wet polish.


TFS top coat - Lovely Me Ex brand is priced at Php 95, Face It brand at Php 180; Seche Vite retails for Php 420++,and is available thru online resellers here in the Philippines.


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Jumping into the Digiperm bandwagon

This is actually my 2nd digiperm for this year. Had it done thru one of the local salons in Antipolo City. The first perm was done in February 2012 at the same salon,and the curls were smaller then. I went for bigger curls/waves the 2nd time around,and I would admit that I like this better tham the 1st one. For setting them I use Monea Curl Defining Milk,it's available in Watsons for Php 99.00 per bottle.


Damage for the digiperm is Php 1500.00 only.


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NOTD: China Glaze in Glittering Garland

I originally wanted CG's Emerald Sparkle,but when I checked on the swatches online, I would agree that GG is warmer than ES. Both beautiful on their own. I still want ES,though. Hehe!


Used 3 coats on this pic. Taken without flash.3


Base coat: The Face Shop Face It base coat

Top coat: The Face Shop Lovely Me Ex top coat and Seche Vite dry fast top coat


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NOTD: China Glaze Ruby Pumps

Beautiful. It may be not the classic red that many are expecting, but this is a very very pretty shade,looks like it lights up from within. Used 3 coats to achieve opacity,but be warned that removing this can make you consume like 5 cotton pads on all 10 finger nails. It dries to a glossy finish,but using a high gloss top coat like Seche Vite would enhance the beauty of this polish. :-)


Base coat: The Face Shop Face It base coat -- the first and ONLY top coat that I would use... TFS,dont even think about phasing this out!!!


Top coat: Seche Vite dry fast top coat (to avoid shrinkage of polish,apply a single layer of top coat from another brand,then finish the look with SV).


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NOTD: Taupes are in!

On days when I dont want to be "loud and proud" with my nails, I go for the basic nudes or taupes. This is a Korean brand,but I couldnt figure out the name since the label it's written in Korean. LOL. I love,love,love this shade,but it chipped horribly after 2 days. :-( But nevertheless, it's a very beautiful color,best worn on office days or corporate functions.


Base coat: The Face Shop Face It base coat

Top coat: The Face Shop Face It top coat and Seche Vite dry fast top coat


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NOTD: China Glaze in Wicked Style

It's screaming PINK!!! I had this on my nails for about 5 days before it started to chip. This is 2 coats. I could have gone away with a single coat,but I wanted the nail bed to be completely invisible,so I went for 2 coats. Perfect for spring and summer. :)


Base coat: The Face Shop Face It base coat

Top coat: Seche Vite dry fast top coat


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ALERT: BLOG SALE

UPDATED: 9/18/2012 Hello ladies! Im sooooo sorry for neglecting my blog. Ive been really busy, hence the lack of posts. Anyway, I have decided to put up a sale for my pre-loved cosmetics. My train case is so full, and rather than letting them sit in there, I have thought of the blog sale instead. Everything is in excellent condition (Brand new or pre-loved). ;) Accepts payments via Gcash, BPI and BDO bank deposits, Cash transfers via Western Union, M. Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier (buyer shoulders processing fee).. Shipping via Air21,Xend, and LBC only.  Reservation is good for 2 days only.

For faster transactions, you may reach me at 0933.555.6667.


BRAND NEW ITEMS:
ELF Radiance Blush in Glow - P50.00 -- SOLD
ELF Super Glossy lip gloss in Goddess - P50.00
ELF Therapeutic lip balm in Strawberry Creme - P50.00



BRAND NEW ITEMS:
ELF eyeshadow brush (I placed clear polish on the handle, but was never used) - P50.00
ELF Foundation brush - P50.00
ELF Eyeliner brush the eyeliner brush came in the wrong packaging, but it's guaranteed unused. - P40.00o
(Reserved for She Ricasio)

A closer look on the brush heads :) -- (Reserved for She Ricasio)


PRE-LOVED LUMIERE BRUSHES:
Lumiere Duo fiber brush - P250.00 -- SOLD
Lumiere Due Fiber Angled blush brush - P200.00 -- SOLD


Again, a closer look on the brush heads. :)



Pre loved Everyday Minerals Baby Kabuki Brush - P100.00

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NYX Round lipsticks (Pre-loved; Each tube is about 80-90% full) - P60.00 each
Heredes, Pumpkin Pie, Perfect
DEAL: GET ALL 3 FOR ONLY PHP 150!! SAVE P30



from L-R, without flash: Heredes, Pumpkin Pie, Perfect


Heredes, Pumpkin Pie, Perfect


NYX Megashine Lip glosses (Pre-loved; Each tube is about 70-80% full) - P100.00 each
Beige and Gold Pink





ELF Beauty Book - Neutral Eye Edition (USED ONCE) - P200.00






False eyelashes (BNIB) - 10 pairs for only P100.00 -- SOLD



28 piece blush palette (each piece is about the size of a 5 peso coin) - only 2 or 3 pans were used - P350 (taken without flash)



with flash



42 piece eyeshadow and blush set from Props Tools and Cosmetics (this is the matte version, eyeshadows were not used, some colors were swatched only) - P450.00 only -- SOLD


Blushes section - some of the blushes were used twice, at most


A closer look on the eyeshadows







MAC replica Hello Kitty travel brush set - Php 350 only, brand new never used





G-lish items -- eyeshadow trio, bronzer, champagne colour pot, all unused Php 120 only for all 3 items



Unbranded eyeshadow palette, swatched only P50
(shimmery)



Unbranded eyeshadow palette, swatched only P50
(shimmery)


BNIB:
ELF lip gloss with SPF15 in Goddess - P50 only
Ever Bilena lipstick (forgot the name) - P50 only


Ever Bilena lipstick (mauvey-rose color with gold sparkles)




 Brand New, never used:
Saizen charcoal mask - P50 only
ELF nourishing cuticle pen - P50 onl





Barbie by Stila smudge pot in Little Black Dress, 90% full - P250 only



Careline lip glosses in 107, 110, 111, 102, swatched only get all 4 tubes for only P120 (regular price is P60 each)



China Glaze nail lacquers in Traffic Jam, Branding Iron and Riveting -- all bought in July 2012, used once.. P200 only each



MAC Lustre lipstick in Hug Me -- P350 only (70-80% left, authentic MAC item) -- SOLD

Thanks and looking forward to your text messages! :)

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FOTN: New Year's Eve Look

Hello readers and welcome in the Year of the Dragon ! ^_^ Hope you had a blast with your relatives and loved ones. For sure many of you had put on amazing looks on these special occasions, and I'm no exception to that. Hehe! The title on this entry says it all, and hope you guys would like what I am about to share with you. ;)

I had work on NYE, so instead of boring myself with work, I tried to create a smokey eye look that would go with that night's theme. And here's the look that I donned on that very special day, err, night. :p

Smokey Eye with Black and Forest Green eyeshadows, Nude lips, and False eyelashes.


Close up on the eye make up. This was taken 6 hours from the time I applied my makeup, and it was held pretty well, thanks to a great invention called "eye shadow primer". Haha!


I think this is a better shot (or is it? The flash washed off some of the colors. Bummer.)


Products used:


Face (Canvass):

ELF All over cover stick in Honey (to conceal imperfections)
Ever Bilena Pro flawless finish foundation in Gold (love this, gave me the dewy look)
Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Powder Foundation in Honey (to set the liquid foundation)

Eyebrows:

ELF Studio Eyebrow Kit in Light

Eyes:

ELF Mineral Eye shadow Primer (to make shadows longer lasting and to prevent creasing)
ELF All Over Cover Stick in Honey (acted as a base for the shimmery and black eye shadows)
Forest Green eye shadow from the L.A. Colors Metallic eye shadow palette in Enchanted (shimmer, primary lid color)
ELF Single $1 eye shadow in Dusk (black, matte, crease color)
ELF Single $1 eye shadow in Pink Ice (frost finish, brow bone highlighter and in the inner corners of the eyes)
ELF studio cream eyeshadow in Coffee, set with Dusk eyeshadow to avoid smudges
Ever Bilena's Evera Eye pencil in Black (used to tightline and to draw on the waterline as well; set with Dusk eyeshadow to prevent smudging as well)
Nichido Girls Night Out eye pencils in Smoke Green and Bronze Glow on the lower lashline, set with the same forest green eyeshadow from L.A. Colors' Enchanted palette
Maybelline Volum' Express One by One waterproof mascara
False lashes applied with eye putti from Aido

Cheeks:

Lumiere Pressed Mineral Blush in Au Naturale

Lips:

NYX Megashine lip gloss in Beige (went for a nude lippie since eye makeup was bold)


Brushes used:

Angled blush brush from Marionnaud (for face powder and blush application)
E55 brush from Sigma (for packing on colors on the lids)
Destiny Blender brush from Coastal Scents (for applying color on the crease area)
Pro Blending fluff brush from Coastal Scents (dupe for MAC 217; used to blend out the harsh edges)
E05 brush from Sigma (used for lining the eyes)
E65 brush from Sigma (for filling in the brows)
E30 brush from Sigma (for eye shadow application on the lower lashline)



It's my second time celebrating NYE in the office, but this is my first attempt with smokey eyes. I think I did a pretty good job. Do you agree? ;)

Sorry, but I was not able to fix my hair to go along with the makeup, because I didn't have my hair tools during that time. :( But I will definitely include that on my future FOTDs and FOTNs.

HAPPY NEW YEAR HUNNIES! ^_^


Lotsa love,
Seppie ^_^



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