Motives Makeover Party

my kikay friends and i attended a makeover party held by motives cosmetics last saturday :D

we got to try their product line and learned beauty tips along the way.

Falsies Volum Express

i've been hauling so many mascaras lately, i'm probably good until the end of the year.

here's the latest one i opened: Maybelline Falsies Volum Express Mascara. i actually got this at dutyfree (my brother's gf bought it for me :D), i don't think this is available locally. i was choosing among the many mascaras that Maybelline offered, and this one hooked me in with its name :P

Orgasm Lust Lip and Cheek Set

ever since i started blogging/reading about makeup, the NARS Orgasm blush has been on my wishlist. when i saw the NARS Orgasm Lust Lip and Cheek Set on Sephora, i just couldn't resist anymore! i had my friend order it for me, and i even got 20% off thanks to the Sephora Friends & Family Sale, sweet! :D

this limited edition set pairs NARS' best-selling blush and bronzer, Orgasm and Laguna, in a mirrored mini compact. it also includes a mini lipgloss in Super Orgasm. totally lust-worthy, right ;) 

Naked Palette

when i first saw this palette on the internet, i just fell in love! i'm more of a neutral gal, i normally gravitate towards my pink chocolate collection when doing my eyes in the morning. this palette contains the most gorgeous neutral colors, and it just screamed my name! i read the reviews on sephora, and they just drew me in even more, i couldn't wait to get one for myself!

unfortunately, there was so much demand for this palette that it was out of stock everywhere. i then heaved a huge sigh and signed up for urban decay's waiting list in the meantime. that was around september 2010. about a month or so passed, and i finally received an email from them saying that i had one reserved for me! i immediately begged my friend from new york to order it for me online (i couldn't purchase it myself, as the site only accepts US issued credit cards). she received the palette around the end of october.

my friend and i agreed she would ship it here in manila in november. that was still a long wait away, but i didn't mind, i was just happy to have a palette of my own. her balikbayan box arrived around the 4th week of december. i was in sydney at the time, so i had to wait for 2 more weeks before i could get my hands on it. i finally received my palette in the 1st week of january 2011. i opened the package in my office cubicle, and i must have looked like a crazy person because i was just staring at the palette with this lovesick look in my eye. haha, i told you, i was in love!   

okayyyyy, sorry for the long intro, i just wanted to share "how i met my naked palette" :D
 

EOTD: Natural Eye

my Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection comes with 3 "how-to" cards which teach you everything you need to know to create the "perfect" natural eye.

i played with my palette today and recreated the looks :)

day

so this is a very simple look. it's very easy to do, it'll take you just about a minute or so! ;) i think this is good for those who don't really wear much makeup but just want a little bit of definition. :)

Natural Eye Collection

my sister gave me the Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection by Too Faced for Christmas :) isn't it great when your friends and family support your obsessions :D

the kit contains 9 eye shadows for creating the perfect natural eye. these shadows were formulated and hand-selected by Too Faced founder himself, Jerrod Blandino. that makes me feel like i own a piece of art :)

Holiday Smudge Pot Collection

i didn't use to wear eyeliner, but ever since i started using gel liner (my first was Maybelline's) it's become part of my everyday look! so when i saw Stila's Smudge Pot Collection, i knew i had to have it! :) it contains the ff shades:

• Kitten - shimmering nude champagne
• Black - intense black
• Violet - bright shimmering ultraviolet; limited edition
• Starry Night - deep shimmering navy; limited edition

FOTD: Rocking Red

this is my entry to Lipstick Rules 50 Days of Lipstick Giveaway :)

every kikay girl needs to have the perfect red lipstick in her makeup arsenal. for me, it's like your secret weapon. you don't use it all the time - only when you want to look super fierce ;)

to achieve gorgeous red lips, i use NYX Round Lipstick in Electra topped with Maybelline Water Shine 3D Essence in Strawberry Infusion.

FOTD: Freshness! Inspired by Minute Maid

this is my entry to the Minute Maid Contest for Beautynomics :)

when you say fresh, i think clean. i think effortless. achieving my freshest look is a mix of applying just the right amount of makeup, plus using products that bring out my natural goodness ;)

Sugarbomb

i couldn't resist snagging this oh-so-cute blush :D when i saw Sugarbomb, i just drooled over it!

from Sephora:
this blush has four unique shades of rose, shimmering pink, soft plum, and peach blended together perfectly for a delicious "sugar rush flush."

see how pretty? :)

Sephora Haul

i am very giddy as i am writing this post :D i just got the items that i asked my boyfriend to get me from Sephora when he spent the holidays in the US.

Makeup for the Holidays

i'n going to spend the holidays in sydney, and apart from the age-old question of what clothes and shoes i'm going to pack, a new one pops-up this year: what makeup products am i going to bring with me? :D

as much as i would like to bring my entire collection, i can't =P so i had to pick favorites..

face

The Face Shop Span Oil Control Pre Makeup

Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet Foundation

Make Up For Ever High Definition Powder (forgot to include in picture)

The Body Shop Nature's Mineral Foundation
Ellana Bronzer in Harmony (forgot to include in picture)

cheeks

 The Body Shop Blush Trio in Warm Sunset

The Body Shop Solar Duo Blush in Radiant Pink

eyes

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Profusion Pearl Palette

The Body Shop Hot Brights Eye Liner

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner

Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara

lips

NYX Round Lipstick in Indian Pink

NYX Round Lipstick in Watermelon

Smashbox Pink Power Lip Palette

other essentials i'm taking with me..

Suesh Personal Essential Brush Set

Charm Blending Brushes

The Body Shop Kabuki Brush

Suesh Brush Cleaner

Fanny Serrano Eyelash Curler
Make Up For Ever Sens'Eyes Eye Cleanser

i don't actually plan on wearing makeup every single day, but it's good to have my stash with me in case i want to get dolled up :D

happy holidays everyone! :)

Think Pink Prizes

here are my prizes from wuzzyangel's think pink giveaway :) i was only supposed to receive 2 Smashbox palettes, but she included lotsss of extras :D

i received the following:

Breast Cancer Ribbon Soap 

Smashbox Pink Power EyePalette

Smashbox Pink Power Lip Palette

Revlon Runway Collection Nails in Mystic

Harajuko Lovers Fragrance Samples

Earrings by Houston Godly Creations

Hello Kitty Tag

how generous!!! :) wuzzy also attached a personal note, so sweet! :)

let's take a closer look at the makeup.. these palettes are in support of the Young Survival Coalition, a foundation dedicated to Breast Cancer

Smashbox Pink Power Eye Palette in Celebrate

one color got damaged huhuhu. the other half is still intact, so hey, it's all good. the palette consists of 3 colors: a whitish-pink shade that can be used to highlight the brow bone, a soft pretty pink shade for the lid, and a dark brown shade with flecks of gold to add depth.

here's a swatch. i am really loving that middle color! :) 

Smashbox Pink Power Lip Palette in Inspire

the lip palette also comes in 3 colors: pink, peach, and bronze.

the brush that comes with it is pretty neat! it's retractable and dual-ended, cool huh!

here are swatches of the glosses, in order of the colors above. click on the image to enlarge. my favorite is the bronzey one :)

thanks again to wuzzyangel for my lovely prizes! :) you're amazing! :)

Floo Powder

i finally got my 2nd set of prizes :D they've been sitting at the post office for 3 weeks, and i didn't really have the time to claim them. thanks to the boyfriend for picking them up for me, wheee :D

i won shopaholicmommy's Orglamix giveaway, wherein i received the Floo Powder collection :) they included 2 full sized jars, how incredibly generous! :D

it consists of the ff colors: Obsidian, Brimstone, and Fog. Obsidian appears dark blue at first, but turns black-ish when swatched. it still has some blue components to it, especially when you hit the light. Brimstone is a dark silver color, while Fog is a pretty sparkly blue. these colors would be great for sporting a deep, dramatic, smokey eye :)

so happy to receive another Orglamix collection! :D the color payoff is really great, and application is just smooooth! these are really great quality mineral eyeshadows :)

shopaholic mommy and cheri, thank you thank you thank you! :)

My NYX Haul

my friends and i ordered some NYX products from the US. i tried very hard to control myself and not get everything in sight, teehee. i picked out a couple of lipsticks and glosses to add to my collection :)

* the lipsticks *

darling

a pretty nude shade (well, bronzey actually) with some sparkle :) great to pair with a smokey eye

watermelon

this reminds me of indian pink, and my swatches actually kind of look alike. but watermelon is actually pink toned, whereas indian pink is coral toned. very very pretty! :)

louisiana

i'd call this a barbie pink shade. i don't know yet if i have the guts to wear this out, haha. it's one of those lipsticks that's good to have in your stash when you just want to have fun! :D

electra

a blue-based red that is gorgeous! can i just say fierce? :D i've found my perfect red lipstick! :D

* the lipglosses *

i like the wand, see? makes application smoother (hmmm, is that the right word?) well u know what i mean!

 

both glosses taste/smell very fruity, which i actually like! :)


crystal soda

this comes out pretty clear, actually. or maybe it just doesn't show up on me. it just adds a bit of sparkle to my lips.

chandelier

a very sparkly pink shade. comes out lighter than i expected, which is fine.

the lipglosses are so-so for me, nothing too special i'd say. but the lipsticks are absolute love! :) i never used to be a lipstick person, but NYX makes me want more and moooore! :D

Mini Maybelline Haul

i was at sm makati earlier, browsing thru the newly renovated watsons area. the 30% off sign at maybelline caught my eye =P

i bought the Diamond Glow Palette in Gray Pink. i wanted a small palette for creating a smokey eye, and this was perfect :)

 

i also finally decided to purchase the Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner. i've been hearing good reviews about it, and i didn't want to miss the opportunity of getting it on sale, teehee. i bought the Brown shade because well, that was the only color they had on stock =P

can i just say that i am now a gel liner convert? application was super duper easy, and the liner was very creamy.

 i luv it! :) makes me want to stock up on other colors :D

Pink Chocolate

i'm so happy to have won  mama snow's Orglamix giveaway! i received an entire collection, how awesome is that! :D

it's called the Pink Chocolate collection. now i don't see where the pink is :p but it's definitely yummy!!! :)

it consists of the ff colors: Silk, Sandalwood, and Moonstone. Silk is a very pretty copper, and Sandalwood is a rich deep bronze. perfect neutral shades! :) i thought Moonstone was just a white color, but noooo. it turns gold when you swatch it, see? :) what a pleasant surprise!

i looove it! :) mama snow and cheri, thanks sooo much! :)

oh, and can i just say how nice the packaging is, lookie :)

just lovely, noh? :)

Indian Pink and Frappucino

my first NYX lipsticks! :) i won erica's giveaway and got to choose 2 shades :) i picked Indian Pink and Frappucino.

 

Frappucino

i'd call this a rose taupe color (yeah i actually googled that shade haha). this lippy is more on the brown-ish side, suitable for everyday wear. verrryyy creamy! :)

Indian Pink

coral pink with shimmery flecks (that appear gold-ish to me). i've read raves about this lipstick, and i can totally see why! gorgeous! :)

thanks so much erica! :)