In defense of a "bad" mascara: Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lengthening Mascara
Before I post my reviews here I usually look for what other people are saying about the product. Sure I already have my own opinions to share, but I don't want to think or feel in a vacuum. It's like...
View ArticleMy top three eyebrow products
I love various eyebrow enhancers but there are only three that I have been consistently using since I opened them. These are the most reliable ones - the ones that match any look I throw at them, that...
View ArticleLove: Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
The first few eyeshadow palettes I had featured explosions of color and shimmer that would make a transvestite proud. I had 120 and 88-color palettes and I loved them! Well, I still love colors and...
View ArticleBench x BDO MasterCard: a lifestyle partner for the picky shopper
I've had my Bench MasterCard Credit Card for half a year now and it's been great so far. It's my primary card, so I use it to shop for groceries and random luxuries. It's also extremely useful for...
View ArticleLast week in Instagram: Busy bee, sneak peeks, Snapsmania
I've been a little out of it lately when it comes to blogging. I have so many products that I haven't even gotten around to using, invites I haven't fully read, that I have been feeling quite...
View ArticleRevlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup
Right! To kick off this week's reviews, here is the popular Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup (P975), a matte cream-liquid foundation hybrid that promises to be long wearing. I'm sure you've read a...
View ArticleKiehl's Orange Flower & Lychee Aromatic Mist
If you judge the Kiehl's Orange Flower & Lychee Aromatic Mist (P2,585) by its name alone, you would think it's the usual cheery fruity-floral affair. It's not. It's a sophisticated, aloof fragrance...
View ArticleMy top five BB creams
I've said it before and I'll say it again: BB creams have come a long way. No longer are they thick and unwieldy, they're now more comfortable in humid weather, with a more perfecting finish. Well, the...
View ArticleTutorial: How to make bottom lashes look naturally thicker
I'm sure bottom lashes are pretty low in your list of priorities when there are evil zits, violent eyebrows, and spiteful scars to fight. Still, a bit of work on those small, maybe invisible hairs on...
View ArticleJust announced: Lancome x Alber Elbaz Collection
Alber Elbaz, the vision behind Lanvin, said in an interview, "I prefer being relevant to being cool, because if you’re cool, you’re also cold the next day. So it’s more about being relevant. The one...
View ArticleEtude House Etoinette Special Kit
The first stories I ever read were fairy tales. My mother would always buy these little books for me, books about frog princes and warty witches and hapless goodhearted princesses. I grew up loving...
View ArticleHot tip: Watsons Foot Ease Gel Cushions for your high heels
Don't you just hate it when you buy shoes in the wrong size? It can be an online order so the blame isn't as heavy. However sometimes you go in a store, fit the pair meticulously, then still end up...
View ArticleBenefit Fine One One
There are many ways to achieve a healthy flush on the cheeks. My favorite product to get that natural glow, however, is cream blush! Cream blushes give a sort of wet finish to the cheeks, and looks...
View ArticleLast week in Instagram - Japanese pretensions, fashionably fat, and money wisdom
When you're feeling under the weather and your face is reflecting that, one word: blush. A good flattering blush can do wonders for drained and dull skin! Throw in a bright lipstick and no one will...
View ArticleHot from L'Oreal: Lucent Magique, Color Riche, Revitalift
I've read good things about the L'Oreal Lucent Magique Liquid Foundation (or Lumi Magique in the US) and I'm so happy to announce that it's finally here in Manila! Lucent Magique is all about...
View ArticleReader question: Is finishing and/or setting powder important?
Hello Liz, first up, thanks for providing us, your readers, so much info on make-up, fashion, etc, etc! Love love LOVE your blog! Anyway, I hope you can help answer my question. My sister told me that...
View ArticleMeMeMe Long Wear Satin Lip Cream in Berry Crush
Oh, lipsticks. There are so many colors out there that even when I feel I've tried them all, something always turns up to surprise me! One example is the MeMeMe Long Wear Satin Lip Cream in Berry Crush...
View ArticleFive common makeup mistakes
There's no rigid right or wrong way to do makeup. It's supposed to be fun, a way for you to show off your best assets and express yourself in the process. So what qualifies as a "makeup mistake"? Well,...
View ArticleProject Vanity x Ford: Say I love you promo
Do you have plans for Valentine's Day yet? It's just a couple of weeks away! It doesn't really matter whether you're single or not, it's just an excuse to dress up and eat somewhere nice with the...
View ArticleDKNY Fresh Blossom Intense
If you've always loved the DKNY Delicious scents (as I do!), then I think you'll be pleased to find out that there's a new collection that improves on their best assets. The original scents are radiant...
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