It's my first time to try a mineral makeup in a compact form. Honestly, I am not into mineral makeup at all. When all people are ordering mineral makeup samples some two or three years ago, I was in search for traditional makeup that will suit my skin. Why? Using mineral makeup is a lot of work. Buffing here and there. It was so messy for me. I was never into the mineral trend at all. I do not entirely believe blog reviews about minerla makeup at all unless I tried the product or have seen the product itself. For instance, there is this nice mineral primer that I was excited to try because someone blogged about it. She said that it was really good. When I went to their stall, WAHHHH!! The worst product ever! hahaha True enough, the mineral craze is a goner before I knew it. I am not that type of person who will buy makeup that's in (or the latest innovation chuva?!). I have read tons of review about this mineral makeup and all but I was not impressed not at all. I was really happy when Tameraonline contacted me months ago. They asked me to reviews Physician's Formula products and I chose to review their Talc Free Pressed Powder. Why did I chose this? Simple, it is in a compact form. HAHA I also love the details on the powder. It resembles the shell of a dinosaur egg (uhmmm.. that's what I saw in the movies and books!haha).
The packaging has small openings to let the brush breathe. Is that the real purpose Or for the residue to fall off the brush??
Mineral Wear maintains a natural appearance by gently absorbing oil without drying and helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines.For extra sensitive or breakout-prone skin!Includes built-in mirror and brush.
I reminds me a lot of Fanny Serrano's 2 way cake packaging!!
This brush is not useful at all. As you can see, the bristles are evidently course and hard.
The product itself is actually good were it not for the fact that I got the wrong shade. When I searched through makeupalley, they said that sand beige is perfect for NC35 or medium yellow toned skin. Wrong! It looks a bit orange on me. I can wear it alone but it looks tad bit darker on me. :C Sad talaga!! I cannot wear it over my usual liquid foundation because it turns darker on me. The shade does not really suit me. I love its coverage too. Compare the two pictures below and you will see that it can even cover my dark bags. It really feels soft and smooth on my skin. No tight feeling at all like mose pressed powders that I have tried. I have dry skin and I like powders that are smooth and does not harsh on my sensitive skin. It smoothens my skin too.I researched about talc and the results were scary. YAY! I stopped reading since I love splashing baby powder on my neck and body. haha
Without powder
with powder
It did a great job in covering the reddish parts of my skin. My skin is not perfect. I usually have rashes, reddish skin, and look at my pores. Thank Heavens I rarely have pimples or acne. Over all this product is nice. Just make sure you get the right shade. It costs 700 pesos or 16 US$ atTameraonline.
The transition period of my review consists of switching from 1st reading to second reading. I had to quit blogging when I started my second reading phase because I just have to concentrate more. What did teh more concentrated mode of my review do to me? I just have to leave you first with a picture that says it all. It was a whirlwind journey. However, it did not prevent me from buying new stuffs. Since I have no time arranging my things, I just threw everything on my traincase and some here on my drawer!!
Anyways, here are the stuffs I recieved from the past months I have MIA. I am sorry the delayed entries especially to the companies who have sent me these goodies. I will be blogging about them soon.
Goodies from Tameraonline. I have been using the concealer a lot as a base. It does an amazing job of covering my dark eye bags!! More about these soon.
I finally joined the bandwagon!!YEY!!I was really excited when Sigma contacted me. I got this package just after a week they sent me an email!!That was really fast!
Another package and this time it's from Mosbeau!! I already replaced my skincare routine by using these. More on these soon..
I am very excited to share with you this new find of mine. I was in SM department store with mom and I noticed this new item from the Nichido shelf. I was actually a bit excited to try it since it has silver glitters on its packaging. I thought that it was a shimmer/glitter black liner. To my surprise, it was their new liquid eyeliner. I love love love their liquid liner before I switched to gel liners.
Can you see the silver glitters on the packaging.
Their new liquid eyeliner has a new brush. This is far from their old liner with a flimsy brush. This one is pointed and more stiffer. Hence, application is easier.
The shade is pure black and its really matte.
Do I like this liner? YES YES YES!!!
I swatched it on my wrist at their counter. The SA told me to wait for a few seconds because it dries quickly. Indeed, it dried quickly. Then, I decided to rub it off my wrist and it did not rub off!! Instead of walking away from the Nichido counter, I asked the SA to give me a new stock of this liner. haha Finally! A local brand that is long wearing, non transferable and waterproof liquid eyeliner!Isn't this good news? I was thinking of getting the Maybelline Pen liner but thank heavens I found this one! Also, when you shake the bottle you will here there is a tiny ball inside wiggling.. The concept is like that of the ball inside the nail polish bottle to keep them from drying.
This is how it looks like when worn. Intensity level check! :D
What I love about this eyeliner?
Long wearing (I use this eyeliner in the afternoon when I went to review school and when I came home in the evening ,the shade and intensity did not change.)
It does not smudge. (if you do not believe me, try swatching it at their counters to see.. hehe)
CHEAP!! This only costs 150 pesos!!
The shade is matte and pure black.
I love the brush applicator. It made the application easier.
I'm BACK!!!! haha.. I want to thank everyone who helped me get through the bar exams. I will do a separate post about my bar exams experience. wahh.. I actually want to have a temporary amnesia for a while. I don't want to think of my mistakes. I just want to pray and believe.
Moving on, I received this mascara months ago. I am very sorry for the delayed review of this. When I got this mascara, I hurriedly tried it on. I was a bit disappointed. Why? Look at this picture:
It made my lashes look like spider's feet. right? It weighed down my lashes too. The next thing I know, I threw this mascara in my drawer and did not dare use it at all. I have short and sparse lashes. I want a mascara that lengthens and gives volume to my lashes.
I suddenly realized, that although this mascara has a wet formula, it also has a thick consistency. Can you see? It seems as if it is infused with fibers. I tried it again. The results? REMARKABLE!
STEP 1 of the Mascara:
Step 2 of the Mascara:
(my skin looks all dry and wrinkled!! wahhh..)
The first step of the Yanqina mascara just enhanced my natural lashes and it did a great job of separating and defining my lashes. When I applied the Step 2, it made me look like I am wearing falsies! YEY
How did I achieve this sky high lashes (or tirik na tirik lashes?haha) ?
I simply let the Yanqina mascara to dry before applying another coat and loads more coat.. haha
That's it. Plus I followed Eki's tips in one of her videos.
The yanqina volumizer mascara costs $20.85. Quite pricey for my taste.
After 2 steps, Saturates lashes with the richest black and thick and delivered maximum payoff.Just one product give you what you want in the best mascara.Lasts all day without any flaking, smudging, smearing or streaking and water-resistant.Even water-resistant, yet easy to remove
I was really confused when I got this mascara. I thought that it has two wands. After a while, I just realized how dumb I was. Of course the rule is: no two things can occupy the same space at the same time.I know you are also wondering why is there a step 1 and step two, if there is only one mascara product and only one wand too. There is a huge difference in using step 1 or step two and using both steps. :D
When you use the step 1. The mascara wand is not loaded with the product because the second wand filters and removes the excess product. When you use the step 2, obviously, it is loaded with more product.
My take on this mascara? I simply love it.
Again, it all boils down to proper application.
Why I love the Yanqina Mascara?
It made my natural lashes looks as if they are falsies. It lengthens and volumizes my lashes gorgeously. This is very evident on my pictures right?
It can hold my curl for hours.
It is very easy to remove.
What I do not like about the Yanqina Mascara?
I cannot use this mascara and achieve the results that I want when I am in a hurry.
Just one more week and I am so back to blogging!! Wheww...
I never thought I could make it through but the Lord helped me. He gave me strength to go through the grueling 3 weeks.This was a very humbling experience.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."Proverbs 3:5-6
Anyways.. before I get back to blogging (officially!! may ganito!?!chos!) I finally made necessary changes..
BTW, anybody knows someone who could help me with my blog design?? thanks.. :D
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