tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51319779279898240302024-03-21T12:20:54.030+08:00Ada no NikkiToo ambitious for her own good. Iskolar ng Bayan, Student of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Web Designer, Artist, Writer, Youtuber and all-around Fangirl.
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As promised I'm back with another review, accompanied by two tutorials for two different looks you can create with the new <b>Etude House Play 101 Pencils</b>.<br />
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These little guys were kindly given to me at the wonderful people from Etude House to try so here's the low-down how these hold up against the Philippine eat, how they wear and about all the colors sent to me!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Packaging</span></b><br />
So one pretty awesome thing about these liners is that they're twist up! No need for any makeup pencil sharpeners and if you want a sharp point, it comes with an attachment at the bottom which is actually a tip-sharpener. Convenient!<br />
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One thing I'm not too fond of however is the fact that they're all black, mostly because it's so easy to get dirty. But other than that, this is some pretty good packaging, and for organization purposes it's really convenient as well, since the pencils are color-coded at their bottom, and have the number labels in big, bold, artsy-fartsy print.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Colors and Wear</span></b><br />
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Let's start off with the two lip colors, shall we?<br />
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<b>#21</b> is a bright, warm-toned and straightforward red, perfect for you classic red lip. It has a <b>glossy finish</b> which unlike the other pencils that are meant to be used for eyeshadows, means that they're prone to movement the first few minutes you apply them. After that first five minutes though, this is great for lining the lips because the color stays put like crazy! Be careful about staining though. As with almost all reds, this leaves a significant stain, but nothing that can't be dealt with with makeup remover and warm water.<br />
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<b>#25</b> is more of a bright <b>fuchsia</b> color that has a cooler tone to it. It's on the same vein of a lot of lip-stains out there and is perfect if you want to achieve that Korean gradient-lip look.<b> </b><br />
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On to the more glittery and shimmery colors<br />
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<b>#35 </b>is a <b>glittery midnight blue</b> that's perfect for that extra pop if you want to line eye your eyes. This is ridiculously smudge proof, so I wouldn't recommend it for a smokey eye, but for some extra lining art or some nice colorful sleek liner, this is definitely what you need.<br />
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<b>#4</b> is that perfect tear-drop shimmer color that can be used as a highligher for on your cupid's bow, in the inner corner of your eyes and some cute looking <i>aegyo-sal</i>s. It's also pretty forgiving when it comes to blending so you can use it as a shimmery base or over some eyeshadow if you want to add some sparkle to your already applied eye shadow.<br />
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The next two colors are creamy ant matte and are perfect to use as eyeshadow bases, or even on their own.<br />
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<b>#18</b> is a pale lavender that's very flattering on fairer skin tones. You could probably get away with this as a blush, but it looks best on the eyes where it gives a nice matte finish on its own or as eye shadow base.<br />
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<b>#30</b> is a <b>red-violet aubergine</b> color It has a matte to creamy finish and can be used as a deep blush or mauve eye shadow for more subtle but daring looks.<br />
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Here are the swatches of each color. They're truly a diverse bunch with different finishes and uses! Aren't they ridiculously pretty?<br />
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So I left out the lip colors from this test because, as I mentioned before, their texture and consistency make them really smudgy and they really aren't meant for the eyes anyway.<br />
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Here I tested (from left to right) <b>#35, #30, #18 </b>and <b>#4</b> for water resistance and smudge resistance.<br />
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As you can see, <b>#35 and #30 </b>are virtually budge-proof, even after rubbing them with water. #35 exhibits some glittery displacement, but the color still stays intact. <b>#18</b> loses some color when smudged, but since it's a light color, it's pretty forgiving. That also allows it to be more blendable for use as base eye shadow or as an eyeshadow on its own. <b>#4 </b> is a bit all over the place, but because it's usually only used as a highlight or to accentuate corners that catch light, that's not too much of a big deal.<br />
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All in all, these bad boys are pretty tough and wear all day (from experience) on my non-oily lids.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>In action</b></span><br />
So as promised, I created <b>two looks </b> using these awesome versatile liners. One <i><b>girly, classic look</b></i> inspired by a vintage rose and one <i><b>rocker party chic look</b> </i>inspired by a midnight mosh pit. Check out how good these eyeliners work in action in the videos below!<br />
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So, which look do you like better? do you have any ideas on how else to use these awesome Play 101 liners by Etude House? Leave me your thoughts in the comments below!<br />
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Have fun, and play Etude! Ada, signing out.<br />
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This month I was fortunate enough to try Etude's new line of pencils - <b>Etude House Play 101 Pencils</b>. These pencils are some of the most diverse that I've seen from this brand and boast their various uses as <i>eyeliner, eyeshadow, highlighter, lip liners and cheek colors.</i><br />
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That's some pretty legit inspector gadget-esque uses going on there.<br />
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With <b>50 colors</b> and<b> five different textures/finishes </b>to choose from, you can pretty much create any makeup look you want with these bad boys.<br />
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For this line, Etude House has collaborated with <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a7MoCDiKBU&index=7&list=PLQ0f_g2mQlLfa9N8ETZKkuU1iqxnIHfJM">Pony</a></b>, one of the most popular Korean makeup artists and beauty bloggers, to promote the almost infinite ways to use their new Play 101 Pencils.<br />
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There's a lot of diversity in this line of pencils, with <i>cream, matte, glossy, glitter </i>and <i>shimmery</i> finishes to choose from. <i>Creamy and matte</i> textures can be used as eyeshadow, shadow base, concealer and eyebrow colors. <i>Glossy</i> textures, can be used as blusher or lipstick for a more glowy look. Some <i>shimmery</i> and <i>glitter </i>finishes provide a soft glitter look that is a staple in Korean makeup trends.<br />
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Because of the multi-functional nature of this line of pencils, these are the perfect convenient makeup tool, whether you're a veteran makeup artist or even just a casual beginner. And because each pencil is made from waterproof polymer, you're supposedly guaranteed all-day wear.<br />
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Mix and match your favorite pencils to create the look that's perfect for you. For some ideas on how to achieve different looks with these pencils, check out some pretty useful tips from <b>Pony</b> herself.<br />
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<li>Spread out<b> #33</b> along eyelid. Blend <b>#28</b> to the outer corner of eyelid and lightly smudge with finger to soften the harsh line. Create a tear on lower eyelid with <b>#4</b>. </li>
<li>Define eyes with <b>#48</b> as eyeliner. </li>
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<li>Brush about 3 times with <b>#18</b> alongside the cheekbones and spread out with hand. </li>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Lovely Dolly Look : Baby Doll (right)</i></b></span></div>
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<li> Draw your brows with <b>#41.</b></li>
<li>Apply #6 on the entire eyelid. Spread <b>#33 </b>evenly from the head to the tail of eyes in layers. </li>
<li>Draw eye line with <b>#50</b> and use <b>#4</b> for the inner corner of lower eyelid. </li>
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<li>Draw diagonal lines on your cheeks with <b>#15</b> and blend. </li>
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Now, I was fortunate enough to be sent six of these babies to try out, and while I'll <b>definitely be reviewing these</b>, in the spirit of Etude House's new line, I'll also be creating <b>two of my own looks</b> with these babies in the coming days, so make sure to stay tuned for when those out!<br />
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Believe me -- I know how nerve wracking it is on the first day. Be it for work, for class or just meeting someone new, first impressions aren't always spot on, but they matter. So to avoid those awkward misconceptions, it's always good to put your best foot forward.<br />
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There are a few simple things you can take into consideration to make sure you leave the best impression.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">#1 The Look</span></b><br />
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They say that clothes make the person. The way you put yourself together and your entire demeanor is affected by the way you dress. So one simple rule to remember? <b>Dress to impress</b>. Be it for meeting new friends, the first day of school, the first date or your first day on the job -- the way you dress makes all the difference.<br />
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Another way to make an impression?<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">#2 The Eyes</span></b><br />
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It's amazing what a difference the eyes can make. After all, they have been said to be the windows to our soul. So change your look up, not just with your eye makeup, but with your eyebrows as well. Go for the natural look, the polished look, or the more recently popular Korean eyebrow look to go from playful to sultry to a natural beauty.<br />
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Eye makeup also does half the work for you, whether you want to appear like a sweetheart girl next door or go the extra mile with those mile-high lashes, your eyes tend to tell a lot about you.<br />
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So if one half is the eyes, what's the other?<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">#3 Instant Skin Perfection</span></b><br />
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Some people are fortunate enough to have that natural flawless finish. Lowly humans like us, however, have <b>Maybelline</b>.<br />
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Maybelline wants to help you make the perfect first impression with its new line of <b>8-in-1 BB Creams</b> that are perfect for everybody.<br />
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The <b>Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine Free Clear Stick </b>the first BB Stick to offer 12 hour anti-shine matte finish perfect for people with oily skin. If you want that put-together matte look, this stick is perfect for you. Rest assured that your makeup will stay in place and shine free, and with <b>SPF21 PA+++</b>, this stick offers decent UV protection for hot days out.<br />
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Apply the stick in key areas of the face and blend outward, giving you a matte even finish. Top the look off with some modest matte contouring to achieve that put-together professional look.<br />
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If your skin lacks that radiant glow, <b>Maybelline Clear Smooth 8-in-1 Skin Transformer BB Cream</b> offers brightening, evening, smoothening, refining, clearing, concealing,and moistrurizing properties. So for that natural glow, and all-day wear, you don't need to look any further.<br />
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And for those of you recovering from that fresh summer tan, keep your skin in check from harmful UV rays with <b>Maybelline Clear Smooth BB White</b> with <b>SPF50 PA+++ </b>for ultimate sun protection.<br />
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Use both these products to achieve the perfect radiant glow. Choose a shade that matches your skin tone and apply in dots in key areas before blending outward for a smooth even finish. Highlight points of your face that catch light and blend liberally to achieve that radiant natural glow perfect for a day out or meeting your friends.<br />
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Change yourself up and <b>make that perfect first impression.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Want to find out what first impression you make on others?</span></b><br />
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Take <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/maybellinephilippines/app_305987712884318">Maybelline's First Impressions Meter</a></b> and find out. It is a fun, one-of-a-kind app that gives you 8 seconds to decide your first impression of other people, while they decide their first impression of you!<br />
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Because <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">#firstimpressionsmatter</span></b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-28641201414357314042014-06-03T09:14:00.000+08:002014-06-03T09:15:56.220+08:00May Favorites 2014 + Life + Music<br />
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I've been really complacent with blog posts lately, huh? Hahaha I guess I just really got into the rhythm of making videos :P I'm honestly not going to go into the details of all the stuff I showed you in this May Favorites video because I feel like I'm just ridiculously talkative most of the time in my videos :P<br />
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So if you guy have any questions with the items above, feel free to ask them below -- I'll definitely get back to you! :3 BTW, if you're looking for where to find those <b>What's Your Flavor Shirts</b> you can find more info here (<a href="http://goo.gl/eyjPDr">http://goo.gl/eyjPDr</a>)<br />
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Now that I have an outlet for creativity in the form of videos and getting back into my art, I can actually use my blog more for talking about life and you know, what's really been going on haha.<br />
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So it's finally June and everybody's on their way back to school. It got me wondering whether or not I should try doing a <b>Back to School Video</b>. Although that'll probably come out pretty late considering I have yet to film it ahaha.<br />
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On the same note, I'm also on the way back to work. After a month or two-month-long break from labwork I feel rusty so I need get back into the rhythm. In case you guys I wondering, yes I've graduated, but I still have some labwork and research that I need to tie the ends on. Hopefully if I try hard enough all that research might actually pay off ;)<br />
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Meanwhile, this blog will finally become what it's supposed to be -- a stress reliever instead of a stress additive. I hope you guys don't mind me talking much about this stuff :P If not, you can always just skip these introspective and life-themed posts in favor of the ones you like.<br />
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ALSO! I've really been getting back into making playlists lately. Granted, they may not be as organized and themed as my <a href="http://www.ada-nikki.com.ph/search/label/Mixtape%20Mondays" style="font-weight: bold;">previous Mixtape Mondays</a>, but I'll definitely be sharing more with you guys soon so look forward to that!<br />
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And if you haven't already seen, I recently did an unboxing video of my recent Etude House package, so if you're interested go check that out!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-76865123879686399702014-05-24T10:57:00.000+08:002014-05-24T10:57:09.340+08:00VACATION LOG: Ada goes to Bataan - Las Casas Filipinas de AcuzarAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWYEAH. I'm on a roll! 3 videos in a row. Granted, this video wasn't too hard to edit. It was basically just stitching and picking from a ridiculous amount if clips I took from my vacation LOL.<br />
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So as I promised, I'm diversifying my posts. It's no fun for anyone if all my posts are just about beauty and fashion, so for my oldie readers out there, here's a little travel blog.<br />
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So my labmates and I had the amazing opportunity to visit <b>Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar</b> which is a heritage resort created by <b>Gerry Acuzar</b>, an art collector with a passion for traditional Filipino architectue. He's made a hobby of collecting and restoring old, neglected, ancestral houses to their former glory, and to support and bring awareness to such pursuits, he opened up this wonderful resort.<br />
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This was the first stop on our 2-day lab strategy planning ;) I'm no stranger to Bataan. My family owns some property in Morong and I probably visit almost once a month. But I'd never really explored Bagac long enough to get to know this place.<br />
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This place is breathtaking - a far cry from the state of a few of the old houses in Manila. We were fortunate enough to experience a tour of the 34 renovated houses which were transferred from their original homes to this complex. The resort isn't too far off from its goal of 50 fully-restored Filipino houses :)<br />
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Some houses have been restored and renovated as lodging for resort guests and some are owned by the creator's friends and family.<br />
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There are even entire houses that are for rent if you want to experience immersion into the 15- and 1600s. I didn't bother asking for the price. It's almost definitely out of my price range.<br />
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We ended up renting out two rooms at <i>Paseo de Escolta </i>(pictured above and below), built based on a strip of commercial structures replicating the Escolta buildings in Manila, dating early 1900s. The first floor is all shops, services and tourist information while the 2nd and 3rd floors are some pretty legit rooms. Our room had a loft, two queen-sized beds, a bathtub, shower, and cable TV. It's not exactly roughing it when the room is fully air-conditioned but hey -- it makes for a great stay ;)<br />
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Each house has its own history, secrets and mystery. Most houses were transferred from their original foundations in different parts of the Philippines - Binondo, Quiapo, Cagayan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, La Union, Quezon and a lot more. Each house has part of its original structure incorporated (mostly the preserved wooden workings and grand staircases) while the rest of the unsalvagable portions are recreated.<br />
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The house we're standing in front of below is their <b>First Class</b> accommodation. It's ridiculously posh with murals and ceiling mosaics, fancy tiles, chandeliers and table settings. If I'm not mistaken it has five bedrooms that are all fully air-conditioned and all its toiletries and amenities are reportedly Hermes.<br />
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Sounds like a dream come true right? Well for 150,000 PHP a night, you can make you dream come true and rent out the entire house ahahaha. That's just way out of my budget.<br />
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Even their Reception Area is a spectacle. There was very little of the original structure left and they only had one front-facing picture of it to go on while creating it. The rest was left to the architects' imaginations.<br />
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We even got to see <i>Casa Hidalgo</i>, designed and built by the first Filipino to practice architecture in the Philippines during the Spanish Era. It was originally used as the first campus of the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts.<br />
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After which its less remarkable history took over and it was utizlied as a boling alley, boys and girls dormitory, sex live show house (wth? :o) and an abortion clinic. It stands here fully rebuilt and reconstructed according to its former glory.<br />
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The rest of the resort is just as beautiful and rich with history. Even the house of Teodora Alonzo (Jose Rizal's Mother) has some of its juicy secrets and stories. I'll leave that for you guys to find out yourselves when you get there. (You guys should definitely go!)<br />
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Overall, the ambiance of the entire resort is absolutely surreal. The statues, the roads, the lights and the architecture all contribute to its overall appeal.<br />
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And if you're not much of the scenery type, you can always enjoy their wonderful beach front and pool. Even their pool blends perfectly into the atmosphere of the resort, being modeled after a natural <i>batis</i> or pond similar to those used in early times.<br />
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Overall, this has been one of the most informative and enjoyable trips that I've had in a while; not only because of the resort, experience and scenery, but also because of the wonderful people I got to enjoy them with.<br />
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Thank you <b>Disease Molecular Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory</b> for this wonderful strategic planning trip! It's one I'll never forget! :3<br />
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So tell me, did you like this post? Should I do more like them? I really hope you enjoyed this because I really do plan on bringing more to the table than I did before :3<br />
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But that's it for now! Tell me what you guys think!<br />
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Ada, signing out!<br />
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So here's a detailed overview of all the products I mentioned and used in the video! Feel free to ask me more about the products and how I use them. Then again, we all have different skin hahaha. But here's my experience and thoughts on the products mentioned :P<br />
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Foundation usually starts off with face prep. Before actually putting anything on, after I wash my face, I make sure to tone my face. My face feels fresher and more revitalized after :P I used to love using Etude's toner from their aloe line, but I ran out and they haven't restocked in ages so had to go looking for a new non-drying toner. <b>Celeteque's Alcohol-Free Toner</b> was practically a god-send. It's a pretty simple formulation but it works wonders on my skin and doesn't dry it out. If you're looking for something that isn't too irritating, I recommend this.<br />
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The Philippine sun is notorious for being ridiculously hot from 9-3, the hours that I'm probably out most. I've been such a sunblock freak lately and I find that normal facial moisturizers with SPF don't really do so much for me. So I tried mixing some of this <b>SkinWhite</b> stuff with my daily moisturizer (<b>Etude House Flower Moistfull Cream</b>) for a DIY moisturizer and I must say, it works pretty well.<br />
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This isn't really face related, but lip-care is on the top of my list this summer. It's really easy to get dehydrated and even though the rest of your face is probably dripping in oil (eww), your lips might end up chapped. Not to mention, your lips aren't exactly immune to UV rays either. My usual pick is <b>Carmex Protecting Lip Balm</b>, but I've been loving <b>EOS in Strawberry Sorbet </b>lately as well. I can't really recommend one or the other because I've read a lot of people having allergic reactions to both these lip balms. I guess it's different for every person because I've been loving these to bits.<br />
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I don't usually prime my face because I feel like it's just another heavy layer of makeup to add on, but done in the right way, it really does help your makeup's longevity. These two variations of <b>Etude House's Goodbye Pore Ever Pore Primer (Stick/Essence) </b>have been my <a href="http://www.ada-nikki.com.ph/2013/03/etude-goodbye-pore-ever-primer-essence.html" style="font-weight: bold;">staple favorites for a very very very long time</a>, and I'm still using them. The stick's really helps with my oil control and the primer helps me achieve a more glow-y finish.<br />
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Foundation-wise, I've pretty much been stick to BB Creams and CC Creams. Nothing really new in my arsenal since last time. I usually rotate between three products - <b>Maybelline's Clear Smooth Shine-Free BB Stick, <a href="http://www.ada-nikki.com.ph/2013/01/review-face-shop-aqua-tinted-bb-cream.html">The Face Shop's Aqua Tinted BB Cream</a> and <a href="http://www.ada-nikki.com.ph/2013/05/review-tony-moly-luminous-pure-aura-cc.html">Tony Moly's Luminous Pure Aura CC Cream</a> - </b>from most matte to most glowy. They all have decent SPF, but give different finishes. The amount I use of each one varies depending on my skin-tone for the day. I swear, my skin tone changes like, everyday.<br />
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For days when I want more coverage though, I stick with <a href="http://www.ada-nikki.com.ph/2013/07/review-artdeco-long-lasting-oil-free.html"><b>ArtDeco's</b> <b>Long-Lasting Oil-Free Foundation</b></a>. It's a little dark on my skin so I mix it in with a little of the Aqua Tinted BB Cream.<br />
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Because most of the face makeup I used is pretty light coverage, concealer is a must, especially if you're like me have monster eyebags. *Insert girly screech here*<br />
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I got <b>Flormar Perfect Coverage Liquid Concealer</b> on sale from Watson's a few months ago and I've been using it ever since. It was practically a steal, considering how much product comes in the package and how well it covers, even with just a little bit of product. This concealer has a yellow undertone, so it neutralizes the blue on my undereyes perfectly. It's also pretty good for minor blemishes and redness around the nose area, and still comes off pretty light-weight. I LOVE it!<br />
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On days when I don't really expect to stay out in the sun long, I can totally deal without setting my makeup for a nice translucent and natural glow. But on days when I need the extra hold, setting is a must!<br />
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Sometimes I just use a loose translucent powder, but for extra coverage, I like setting my makeup with a thin dusting of <b>Maybelline's Clear Smooth Extra Shine-Free Powder Foundation</b>. As long as you have a light hand, and apply with a fluffy brush, this doesn't really cake up, especially if you use a really light-weight BB or CC Cream as a base.<br />
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Because my skin is ridiculously fickle, I compensate for any tone-discrepancies with bronzer. A good matte bronzer like <b>Essence</b> <b>Sun Club Matte Bronzing Powder</b> is really easy to use. Sometimes I play the mix and match game and mix it in with some loose powder to come up with a lighter bronzer color on pale days LOL. I honestly have no idea how the heck I'm going to finish this entire tin because HELLO??? <b>It's friggin' huge. </b>Price-wise it's definitely a good deal.<br />
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I've been loving cream blushes and have been giving some new life to my <b><a href="http://www.ada-nikki.com.ph/2013/03/review-sweet-recipe-cupcake-all-over.html">Etude House Cupcake All-Over Colors</a></b> (I know, I've had them for forever and haven't even made a dent in them!). But something new on my favorites list is <b>Physicians Formula's</b> <b>Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Warm</b>. I was actually really surprised when I used this because in the packaging, the pinks look pretty cool-toned. But when applied it gives such a peachy sheen and is perfect for a nice highlight! The top half is really light and the bottom half can be used for a deeper color, but when you swirl it all together, it gives a really subtle, natural glow :) Seriously, the pictures and video do not do it justice T_T.<br />
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And here's the finished product below. Disclaimer: I played with the levels because my lighting is still pretty crappy and I spot-healed the two zits on my forehead because they were ridiculously bulbous on still shots - more so than on my video. Everything else is still the same though. Please don't judge me for my insecurities. At least I'm decent enough to admit them, right? x_x<br />
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So that' pretty much it!<br />
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I really want to hear from you guys about the format of my videos. Did you like my old background setup on my <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xMFnr4gnnE">update video</a></b> or do you prefer the new one? I'm still trying to get my bearings so I can see which setup and lighting's better.<br />
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Also, would you guys prefer it if I talked directly at the camera or do you like the current format as it is with me voicing it over? I'll try playing with a few video formats in the future just to get a feel of what you guys prefer.<br />
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That's pretty much it! Let me know about your tips and tricks for staying fresh in the summer :) (or any other season) :) And if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop me a line! That's it for now!<br />
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Ada signing out!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-55531338368711774472014-05-15T21:33:00.000+08:002014-05-15T22:13:25.335+08:00UPDATES: Where have I been!?!?!?!?!?Whooo~! Hey guys! It's been ages, hasn't it? Almost a year if I'm not mistaken. I'm not even sure if most of you still remember me.<br />
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So the big question -- where have I been, and what have I been doing??? Well, it's a pretty long story. You can choose to hear about it in my shrill annoying voice or read more about it below.<br />
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This past year has been a huge year for me. I was on my senior year of college for my Bachelor of Science degree on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. I had to maintain my grades to keep up my standing to graduate Magna Cum Laude, not to mention there was just a butt-load of thesis work to do. At least all that work was worth it -- I won Best Thesis :))<br />
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Setting aside my hobbies and blogging for a while was part of the sacrifices I had to make to get where I am now. I'm happy to say that I am now a contributing factor to our county's unemployed population! HOORAH! All kidding, aside,I plan on applying for an instructor position at my home institute before pursuing my Master's Degree abroad. I'm pretty much PhD-bound, but hey, a lot can change :P<br />
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In addition to that, one of the reasons I've been gone is because of moving. I can't say this was a really recent change, but it just took a pretty long time for me to get settled into my new home. I have this pretty new pad -- is that what kids these days call it? A pad? A hood? Whatever. New room practically = new life and new habits and a lot of getting used to.<br />
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You've probably seen some of my room from my old instagram photos and backdrops of hauls and other product shots. But I've really only gotten around to decorating and setting things in order recently. You can see most of my room in the video above, but just to show you what I mean, here's my current study-table setup.<br />
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Ugh, I know -- it's a work in progress. I have a lot of DIY things planned for my room and hopefully I can transform it into my dream room by the end of the summer. I'll be taking you guys along for the ride during this transformation and hopefully I'll have some tips and updates to share with you guys soon.<br />
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Something else that's new? I got myself a new laptop! A faster processor and more RAM means I can finally do more videos for you guys! I've really been meaning to do more videos but it was just such a hassle when processing time took 2-4 hours. Now it only takes me 5-20 minutes depending on the length and editing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On that note, I also have a <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AdaNoNikki">NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL</a></b> associated with my Google+ account. So if you can, please do <b>SUBSCRIBE! </b>I'll be posting a lot more often now that I'm able to ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've also updated my twitter to <b><a href="https://twitter.com/all_ada_love">@all_ada_love</a> </b>- just a heads up ;) go follow me if you wish. I don't post much, but I'll definitely try to :P</span><br />
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I'll also try to vary my posts more these days. I realized that I may have alienated a lot of my older audience because I wanted SEO or more views. I don't want to peg my blog as just a beauty blog so I'll try to bring back some of my old-school posts to regain my status as a blog that's about <b>"ANYTHING UNDER THE SUN"</b>. Look forward to more music posts, ramblings, DIY, tutorials and personal posts.<br />
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That's pretty much it! I have a tutorial and review coming up, so keep tuned for that. I also have a giveaway planned so keep you ears peeled!<br />
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That's it for now!<br />
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Ada, signing out!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-90907995739614302612013-12-02T01:14:00.001+08:002013-12-02T01:19:43.234+08:00Giveaway: Vote for Ann Quiogue for Mabelline's Next 8-in-1 BB Cream Model!Hey guys! <b>Maybelline New York</b> has given one of my fortunate readers the chance at being their next spokesmodel for one of their biggest products!<br />
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In support of her endeavor I'll be holding a giveaway in cooperation with the contestant, <b>Miss Ann Quiogue</b> herself!<br />
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<i>Flordelice Rose & Marigold Shower Gel, Celeteque Make-Up Remover Cleansing Facial Wipes, Celeteque Acne Clearing Moisturizer Gel, Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine Free Blush,Vitress Hair Cuticle Coat, DC Stickers, Equal, Immuvit Vitamins, Ponds Age Miracle, Bite Block Insect Repellent, C-Lium Fibre Food Supplement, Havaianas P200 off Gift Certificate, Diana Stalder 20% off Voucher, JAS Party Needs 20% off for Party Needs, Vanity Beauty Bar & Patisserie P500 Gift Certificate (for their products and services), Kobe Rotenyu Meguri Bath Salts, iWhite Nose Packs, MyChoice Mango Spa Salts, MyChoice Mango Facial Bar Soap, Indian Ear Candle.</i></div>
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The entry mechanics for this giveaway are simple!<br />
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<b><b>1) Simply vote for Ann using this app: </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/maybellinephilippines/app_169583683238373">https://www.facebook.com/maybellinephilippines/app_169583683238373</a> (clicking Vote/Gallery, searching for Ann Quiogue and voting) or the gallery link here: <a href="https://projectwired.net/fbapp/LOreal-Maybelline-BBCreme/gallery/">https://projectwired.net/fbapp/LOreal-Maybelline-BBCreme/gallery/</a> (Search for Ann Quiogue and vote).</b></div>
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<b>2) Send a screencap of your vote (and vote number; the number of votes after you voted) to <u>adagupitan@gmail.com</u></b><br />
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<b>3) Share <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=549790071771754">this post</a> and send the link of your shared post with your entry above (not mandatory but this will earn you 1 more entry per share)</b><br />
<b><u><br /></u></b><b>4) Comment below to confirm your entry (whether you voted and/or shared) with your Name and Email Address!</b><br />
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It's that simple! I'll be tallying the entries manually, so you can be sure I'll count every one!<br />
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Let's all support Miss Ann in her endeavor. This giveaway isn't so much a bribe as it is one to thank my readers for their support in this endeavor!<br />
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And remember! <b>The top 3 bloggers with recruited candidates that garner the most votes will win 100 8-IN-1 BB Creams to giveaway to their readers. My victory is your victory!</b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-49116616032605690932013-11-26T01:11:00.001+08:002013-11-26T01:31:56.644+08:00Maybelline New York 2014 Top Models of 8-in-1 Clear Smooth BB Model Search<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello guys! Today I have something very exciting to share with you! As part of <b>Maybelline New York's</b> campaign for <b>Perfect Skin</b>, they're promoting their popular <b>8-in-1 Clear Smooth BB Cream </b>by hosting one of the most exciting events of the year. <b>Maybelline New York's SEARCH FOR THE NEW 8 BB TOP MODELS</b>.<br />
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As a blogger, I can only dream of being a top model. But I know well enough that my readers might just have what it takes to make it <b>all the way to the top</b>! You guys are inspiring, creative, beautiful ladies each with a story to tell and the style to make it anywhere. And <b>Maybelline Clear Smooth 8-in-1 BB </b>gives you the perfect skin you need for that extra push with its 8 healthy benefits!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsGbWd0VyFrK6lmcsaZBDKcEeq1owXsBvyYCeJovKbUNl86ZpUHVSiA7rVq8J7_KD4NVJMxFgHzZpno6jXz9SzehXIedueg9OHEppDDdI6ZKs83e860vS0wOh-yaUslUzIBKWSbov58-2/s1600/MNY+8-in-1+BB+-+Family+Shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Maybelline New York 2014 Top Models of 8-in-1 Clear Smooth BB Model Search" border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsGbWd0VyFrK6lmcsaZBDKcEeq1owXsBvyYCeJovKbUNl86ZpUHVSiA7rVq8J7_KD4NVJMxFgHzZpno6jXz9SzehXIedueg9OHEppDDdI6ZKs83e860vS0wOh-yaUslUzIBKWSbov58-2/s640/MNY+8-in-1+BB+-+Family+Shot.jpg" title="Maybelline New York 2014 Top Models of 8-in-1 Clear Smooth BB Model Search" width="640" /></a><br />
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<b><span style="color: #00b485; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">THE COMPETITION</span></b><span style="color: #00b485; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MAYBELLINE Clear Smooth 8-in-1 BB gives you perfect skin with its 8 healthy
benefits. As such, they're looking for all aspiring models who believe they have what it
takes to be one of 8 MAYBELLINE NEW YORK BB Top Models who will represent Clear
Smooth 8-in-1 BB in a photoshoot and win a P100,000 modeling contract with
Ideal People Models.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Interested
ladies ages 15 and above* can join via the 2014 BB TOP MODELS Application on
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">8 winners will be named MAYBELLINE 2014 BB Top Models and be ambassadors for Clear Smooth 8-in-1 BB for a year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The highest scoring model will receive an exclusive <b>1-year modeling contract worth P100,000</b> with Ideal People Models, one of the country’s most reputable modeling agencies, while the <b>runner up will receive a P50,000 contract</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Candidates should collect as many votes as possible for a chance to be part of the finals. Each voter is allowed to vote a candidate only once, and can vote for up to 10 candidates.</span></div>
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<b>AMAZING, HUH? </b>Now where do I come in?<br />
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<b><span style="color: #00b485; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">THE BLOGGER CHALLENGE <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">My job is to mentor
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>If you would like to be a part of my team in this blogger challenge, feel free to let me know by sending me an email at <i>adagupitan@gmail.com, </i>leaving a comment, or PM-ing me at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AdaNoNikki">my official facebook page</a>.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The top 30 candidates who get the most
number of votes will be invited to a casting on December 6, 2013. The jury
composed of representatives from MAYBELLINE NEW YORK and Ideal People Models
will select the Top 8 winners.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-50379905823417210632013-11-01T01:03:00.001+08:002013-11-01T01:03:57.517+08:00Review: Etude House LUCIDarling Over the RainBlusher in #03 ApricotHey guys! I'm back with another much requested review from my last <a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/08/Ada-no-Nikki-Etude-House-Giveaway.html" style="font-weight: bold;">Etude House Haul</a>. Today I'll be reviewing <b>Etude House's LUCIDarling Over the RainBlusher in #03 Apricot</b>.<br />
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So this blusher claims to be <i>a prismatic multi-colored cheek blush and highlighter for expressing all the coors of the rainbow</i>. I wouldn't say all the colors of the rainbow, but it's pretty close ahaha.<br />
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Like the packaging says, this is a blush-highlighter. If you're expecting a matte blush, you're going to be disappointed. This blush is <b>shimmer galore! </b>The back of the packaging gives you tips and instructions of how to use each color of the blush individually or how to use it mixed all together :)<br />
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As always, Etude excels in its packaging with the cute girly ribbon accent in this chic blusher. The blusher is packaged with a good-sized mirror and the plastic isn't too flimsy either. It comes with a small brush applicator which is surprisingly soft. If it were a little bigger and denser, I could totally see myself using this everyday, but because it's so small, it's only ever good for light application or touch up.<br />
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The blush itself comes in five shimmery colors within the range of peach-apricot colors. There'a pink, peach, apricot, light orange and champagne colors all arranged in a cute rainbow design on the palette of the blush. If there's one thing that the small brush is good for, it's for isolating each color so you can use it on its own, or mixed together with other colors! The shades range from a semi-deep peach to a nice light one for a highlight, so there's a lot you can play with when going for more dimension in the face.So technically, this blush is almost a five in one (more if you consider the permutations when you mix and match the colors).<br />
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I'd say this blush is pretty decently pigmented. The colors are very subtly different from each other, but what's really noticeable is the distinct sheen each one gives! This blush gives a lot of glow, so if you're into that nice fresh glowy look, this is the blush for you. I wouldn't wear this out in broad daylight however because the shimmer, although very fine, is a bit dense and can be a little overwhelming in direct sunlight. I wouldn't wear this out on a sunny day lest I be mistaken for a Cullen.<br />
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When mixed together, the colors give a very 3D glow that gives flat planes body and volume. You can see this effect pretty well on the back on my hand, but it works wonders on the cheeks themselves. However, because this blush is so shimmery, it also has a powdery consistency to it, thus you can expect a lot of fallout on the palette itself. If you're using a brush ake sure to dip into the blush with a light hand to avoid the mess!<br />
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Below you can see how the blush looks when used s a highlighter on my cheeks (mixed all together) and with the darkest pink on the hollows of my cheek. The color isn't very noticeable because I have very yellow toned skin, but it's enough to give my face a nice natural glow. This color will probably show up better on people with lighter and pink toned skin :)<br />
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Another use that I've found for this blush is for highlighting collarbones and parts of your neck/body which you want highlighted in pictures or for formal occasions. I've used this blush on more than one occasion for my collar bone and shoulders when wearing a strapless dress :)<br />
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Alternatively you can use this or the champagne color that comes with it for more subtle highlights on the nose, cupid's bow, ears (yes! you can highlight parts of your ear) and browbone.<br />
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So what do you guys think?<br />
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Look forward to more posts! And have a happy long weekend everybody!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-9785669574370639112013-10-27T19:12:00.001+08:002013-10-27T19:12:31.902+08:00HUGE Collective Haul! -- U.S. Makeup Swap + Beauty Bar + Korea Haul + New Vanity SetupHey guys! I really haven't been able to post much, so as you can imagine, a lot of stuff has been backed up that I really want to blog about!<br />
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In addition to my huge <b><a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/08/Ada-no-Nikki-Etude-House-Giveaway.html">Etude House Pink Artiste</a></b> haul from a while back, I've accumulated a whole lot of other stuff from <b>makeup swaps</b>, general shopping trips and <b>my Korea Trip</b>.<br />
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I can't possibly review them all so I guess I'd just share what I got with you and let you do the picking as to what you'd like me to review :) If you see anything you'd like me to review feel free to drop a comment! :)<br />
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So first up is a huge haul from my makeup swap with the wonderful <b>Amanda</b> from <b><a href="http://riceysupreme.blogspot.com/">RiceySupreme</a> </b>(youtube: <a href="http://youtube.com/user/ahyedizzy">ahyedizzy</a>)<b>. </b><br />
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This haul is singularly responsible for my recent addiction to lipsticks. I've never been a lipstick junkie before, but I've been more open to exploring different colors after this haul. I'm particularly in love with the Wet n' Wild Lipsticks she sent me, especially the one in <b>Bare it All</b>. It's my favorite nude lipstick thus far!<br />
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I've also discovered one of my HG BB Creams from this haul. I never thought I'd fall in love with a U.S.-made BB Cream, but here I am totally in love with my <b>Flower BB Cream in BB2</b>. It's a perfectly yellow-toned BB Cream that's completely matte and ridiculously long lasting! It's perfect for the humid climate here in the Philippines and definitely works wonders on oily skin :)<br />
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Another favorite from this haul is the <b>L'oreal HiP High Intensity Pigments Matte Shadow Duo in 807 Poppy</b>. The colors are <b>ridiculously pigmented </b>without being powdery and they remind me of Banana and Nutella! It's my go-to neutral eyeshadow duo and I wear it almost everyday haha.<br />
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Needless to say, everything from the swap was <b>extra extra </b>special, but these were the ones that totally caught my eye :)<br />
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Next up, one of my smaller hauls. I had to stock up on my essentials before my Korea Trip so I got two of my fave products in the world. The <b>K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner</b> was on sale so I just had to get it. It's my HG eyeliner and literally lasts the entire day (even longer). How do I know this? Let's just say a day-trip to Myeongdong and an overnight stay at the Airport put this eyeliner to the ultimate test ahaha. The same goes with the <b>FairyDrops Platinum Mascara Water Proof Type</b>.<br />
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And now, probably the largest haul is from my trip to Korea. I probably would've bought more, but baggage and time constraints really limited what I could get. It's a shame really, since practically all the cosmetic shops were on sale when I went there.<br />
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The amount of samples the shops in Korea give out is ridiculous. I actually have more samples than photographed above but I set them aside for giveaway purposes *wink wink*.<br />
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I don't have a lot of individual pictures of each thing I bought becuase I haven't had the time to schedule a product shoot yet, but the things that I'm totally in love with as of now are the <b>Precious Mineral Any Cushion</b>, the <b>Drawing Show Creamy Pencil in BE103</b>, the<b> Dear Girls Tint and Lip Balm in RD301</b>, <b>Rosy Tint Lips in #7 </b>and the <b>TheFaceShop Daily Beauty Tools Eye Lashes.</b><br />
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Feel free to request reviews as you feel necessary! :)<br />
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Korea is also definitely a fashion haven. I couldn't NOT come home with a few things. Plus they were surprisingly cheap! I love the fact that South Korea takes pride in their clothing being made in authentically in Korea! The make is amazing, and because they make clothes primarily for the domestic market (not for export) the price is very very reasonable, especially around college areas!<br />
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I couldn't resist getting some cute socks! Just 1000 Won each pair (~1$).<br />
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Not to mention these ridiculously adorable <b>Big Bang</b> socks >_<<br />
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There were also an abundance of affordable skater skirts of extremely good quality for 5000 Won each!<br />
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I was a bit of a cheapskate when I was in Korea because I wouldn't dare buy anything more than 10,000 Won (~10$). All these tops, tights and skirts are 10,000 Won or less (most are 5000 Won), with a few exceptions. I'm such a bargain shopper ahaha.<br />
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One thing I did splurge on is a new bag and a pair of cute sneaker wedges. Can you believe the bag is only 15,000 Won??? It's extremely durable, really good quality and the leather trimmings are legit. The shoes were a bit pricey but I wasn't in the mood to bargain, so meh ahaha.<br />
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And last but not least, I have new makeup organizers c/o the wonderful <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/missbellaonline">Miss Bella PH</a></b>. I totally love their new Bella Box and Bella Tray. They are invaluable additions to my growing vanity area ahaha.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-88868566170759097912013-10-22T22:30:00.000+08:002013-10-22T22:30:26.921+08:00Review: Etude House Etoinette Special KitHey guys! Like I promised, I'm back with one of the most requested reviews from my readers. I bring you a little walkthrough post of my experience with<b> Etude House's Etoinette Special Kit</b>, which includes an <b>Etoinette Heart Blusher in PK001 Pink Petal Kiss</b>, <b>Etoinette Crystal Shine Lips in PPK02 Dewy Petal Kiss</b>, an <b>Etoinette Rose Brush</b> and an <b>Etoinette Princess Mirror</b>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Design and Aesthetics</span></b><br />
I think one of the selling points of this Special Kit which accounts for its rather steep price is the sheer quality of its aesthetics. Never have I seen packaging as princess-y and intricate as this. These pieces, despite being functional makeup tools seem to deserve their own special place in anybody's makeup mantle. It's almost a shame to have to use these sometimes, and I'm sure most would probably prefer just leaving these as decorative accents to an everyday vanity desk.<br />
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Even the box has a quaint unique quality to it, and has a magnetic latch, perfect for keeping knick-knacks in if you can't find it in you to throw it away.<br />
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The one little qualm I have about this set is just how sickeningly pink it is, haha. That's not entirely a bad thing for people who love pink, but I think I've mentioned quite a bit that I'm not the biggest fan of pink. The pastel pink of this set is pleasant to look at despite my aversion for pink. I just wished it matched the rest of my room's interior better ahaha.<br />
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Aesthetics aside, I'm sure you're all quite curious as to how each piece of the set actually works. For this next part of this review or walkthrough, I think I'll skip the mirror, because you know, it's a mirror.<br />
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Haha. Scroll down for a review on the brush, blush and lipstick ;)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Etoinette Rose Brush</span></b><br />
Okay, so this brush is ridiculously fancy. I don't entirely see the practicality of designing brush bristles into the shape of a flower, powder or foundation-finish-wise, and it really just makes it all the more painful to use the brush in the first place ahaha.<br />
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I mean, look at it. It's just so ornate and cute. It's like a really gay kabuki brush fashioned in Europe ahahaha. Again, I'm not fond of the pink but meh.<br />
Where density of the bristles and softness is concerned, this brush is decent, but it isn't amazing. It's sufficiently dense that squeezing it and rubbing your finger against it puts up a little resistance as seen in the picture below.<br />
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The bristles are still a bit on the rough side IMHO. I think it's how they're cut and arranged into a flower shape. I'm just not used to it, so It's really weird running this brush against my skin. For powder blush, however, this is sufficient.<br />
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I just can't see myself using this brush for powder foundation because of the awkward feeling it leaves on my skin, and the uneven finish it tends to give because of the pattern. Plus, the bristles stain x_x And this brush also sheds.<br />
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I actually regret using this brush because otherwise, it would've been such a cute decorative piece. x_x Owell.<br />
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<b>Tools aside, let's get on to the actual makeup!</b><br />
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Okay, so I got a little too creative with this review ahaha. Forgive me.<br />
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I think this is my favorite piece in the kit, because not only is it ornate and pleasing to look at, the concept behind is also quite cute. Similar to pearl blushers by Physician's Formula, Etude takes it a step further by shaping each individual blush brick into a heart and then encasing it into this pink cup of princess-y goodness.<br />
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When you first get your kit, each heart is carefully packaged in this plastic container. It's pretty powdery and full of fallout and each heart is particularly delicate, so you have to be very careful so as not to break a heart. (Just like in real life! Lol)<br />
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The hearts themselves come in three shades of pink, from left to right in the picture below: a shimmery fuchsia pink, a pearly baby pink and a pale pink-white. You could probably use an individual heart like chalk but I don't want to chance breaking one ahaha.<br />
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I'm sure there's a way of pulling off each shade individually and I'm particularly interested in using the lightest shade as a highlighter because it's has a very iridescent color to it. You can't really tell from the picture below but the pearl color is my favorite :) They all have very subtle shimmery finishes to them however, so if you're not a fan of shimmer and glimmer, this probably isn't your type of blush.<br />
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Mixed together the blush has a multi-dimensional feel to it and shows off different depths of pink from different angles, but again, it's a very subtle blush that can be layered on as heavily as needed.<br />
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For that purpose, the puff that comes with it is quite useful. It's good at packing on the blush, but not very useful for actually getting the color from the blush bricks onto the puff itself. I find myself having second thoughts about patting the puff onto the hearts themselves for fear of breaking them.<br />
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It's a lot easier to use a soft fluffy brush or a kabuki brush (like the one that comes with this kit) for that purpose.<br />
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So how does it look when applied?<br />
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Okay, so I'll be really really honest. This blush looks <b>AMAZING on camera</b>. It really does. There's this nice glowy feel to it, and the pink shows up wonderfully against my skin. But IRL, I'm really not a huge fan of overtly pink blushes. I always want my blushes to have a hint of orange, red or plum in them and something that's just plain pink just sits really oddly on my natural skin tone. Plus the shimmer is definitely not something you'd like dealing with on a normal day.<br />
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I can see myself wearing this blush for a gala occasion (on the level of a ball/prom but not for a formal dinner or function) for that additional oomph and pop, but definitely not for a normal day out.<br />
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How about the lipstick though?<br />
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Like the blush, the Crystal Shine Lips is really pretty look at from its aesthetics alone. It's one of those lipsticks you can imagine Princess Aurora using or packing in her purse haha. The gold detailing on its cover and around its rim is also really eye catching, and even the bullet is designed with the signature Etoinette 'E'.<br />
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The lipstick itself is a bright mauve-y old rose type of color. In natural light it's a very neutral pink, but in fluorescent light it comes up a little more on the blue-er tone. It looks really opaque and creamy on the bullet, but when applied it's actually quite sheer and natural looking.<br />
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It's also really moisturizing without being too thick. I've said before that I'm not fond of pinks on my skin, and I prefer them much less on my lips considering how naturally dark my lips are, but I actually quite like this pink. It gives my lips a healthy glow and sheen with a similar finish to a the <b>My Jelly Lips Talk</b> with more color pay off. It has sheer color coverage but it can definitely be built up for more color. I'm not entirely sure you can bump this up to be completely opaque however, so if you want to hide your original lip color completely you may want to consider a lip concealer :)<br />
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So unlike the blush which I wouldn't sport on a daily basis, I definitely think this lipstick is a keeper :) It's a bit shame to bite into the bullet with everyday use though -- but at least when you finish the lip color you can always keep it as a decorative piece.<br />
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<b>All in all</b>, the blush and lipstick that come with this kit are supposedly complements of each other, but doubt I would use the blush and the lip together. I think for the brightness that the blush gives, I would use a nude-er lipstick or for the lipstick, I'd use a more muted cheek color. So either one or the other, probably not both.<br />
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In pictures, however, this duo works amazingly well haha.<br />
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Wow, looking at the above picture is like a trip down memory lane haha. I've lost so much weight since then D: This picture was taken late August so you can pretty much tell how long this review has been sitting on my blog pending list X_x I'm sorry for the delay!<br />
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So what do you think? Is the Special Kit worth the extra price? :P<br />
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Expect more backed up posts and some new ones quite soon!<br />
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Ada, signing out!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-73425720521411627392013-10-20T00:30:00.001+08:002013-10-20T15:36:42.213+08:00I'm Back! Review: EOS Natural Series V304 3-Tone Grey Lenses from Dull to DollWooh! Hey guys! It's been ages since I've posted. Did you miss me?<br />
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I'm on my graduating year in college so you can pretty much imagine how much I've had on my plate. I also had to prepare for my trip to Korea last week for a poster presentation of my thesis, so that was a hectic yet fun part of my hiatus as well.<br />
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But no worries! I'm back. This post is long overdue and I owe it to my wonderful sponsor from<b><a href="http://dulltodoll.com/"> Dull to Dol</a></b>l to have this post up! Especially considering it's these lenses that I used almost everyday on my trip to Korea.<br />
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Yehp! These lenses from EOS have become one of my biggest faves. The <b>Natural Series of EOS </b>is one I've been eyeing for a while now (no pun intended). I think I've mentioned a while back that though I appreciate enlargement, I'm not entirely fond of it for lenses I like wearing on a day-to-day basis. So these lenses in <b>V304 3-Tone Grey</b> are absolutely perfect when you want to add that depth to your eyes without too much enlargement.<br />
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Miss Val from Dull to Doll was kind enough to send me these lenses for review and they were packaged so cutely and came safe to my doorstep :)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Enlargement</span></b><br />
These lenses are 14.2 mm in diameter, which is still larger than the average iris, so while it's the best for dolly-eye enlargement, it's enough of an increase to make your eyes look more awake and lively :) So a small diameter isn't really a bad thing. It makes these lenses much easier to wear with even light makeup or no makeup at all :)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Color and Design</span></b><br />
I'm totally in love with grey lenses lately and the 3-Tone design gives the eye a lot more depth. I wish tjat the brown in the center near the iris were a little daker so it would blend in more into my natural eye color, but other than that I love the color.<br />
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The design, however, like a lot of EOS lenses in general, is really pixel-y. So up close, the lenses look quite unnatural. From afar, however, the striated design looks very natural and people may even mistake you for being mixed-race because of the unique grey design ahaha. Because there is little to no limbal ring, it's also much less vampy and more wearable than most lenses.<br />
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Excuse my bushy brows in the above pic. I took these on different days and this was after my trip to Korea, not having been able to groom for awhile x_x<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Comfort and Wear</span></b><br />
These lenses are so-so when it comes to lenses. I don't have very sensitive eyes, so I was able to pull-off wearing these lenses for 8 hours (and even while enjoying some Korean BBQ), but I can definitely see these lenses being more drying and irritating for people with more sensitive eyes. I recommend a drop of Eye-Mo or two every other hour for better wear :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-45348331207890762022013-08-29T01:06:00.000+08:002013-08-29T01:06:01.275+08:00Review: Etude House Look at My Lips Lipsticks (#1, 4, 8, 9, 14, 17, 19)Hey guys! I'm back with one of the most requested reviews from one of my entry questions in my <b>ongoing Etude House Giveaway</b>. After posting that huge haul with almost too many products to handle, quite a few of you requested reviews and swatches on the different <b>Etude House</b> <b>Look at My Lips Lipsticks</b>, and here I am, humbly obliging :)<div>
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The <b>Look at My Lips</b> line is actually quite old, released back in 2011. I'm pretty sure that they might be retiring this line soon, so better get your hands on some of these babies before they do! Hopefully this in-depth review will help you decide which ones to grab before it's too late haha.</div>
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It took quite a few wears of each color for me to get a decent feel on each one, because believe it or not, even though they're from the same line, the way they wear on my lips is remarkably different for each color. But before that, let's get on with the superficials, shall we?</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Packaging</span></b></div>
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Compared to Etude's Dear My Blooming Lips Talk, which is more girly and princessy, the packaging of this lipstick isn't very cutesy and instead borders on the more sophisticated. The silver cartridge is decorated with swirly cursive and the lipstick bullet itself has the words 'Look at My Lips' engraved on it. </div>
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One thin that really irks me however, is the plastic cover. It supposedly snaps onto the cartridge but more often than not, it comes off too easily. This lipstick is definitely rucksack safe.</div>
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The plastic cover also sort of takes away from the sophistication of the packaging and instead makes it look rather flimsy looking, but that's just my opinion. What do you guys think?</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Color and Application</span></b><br />
I'm blessed to have been given the chance to try all these different colors, and where color selection is concerned, I couldn't be happier! These are just seven of the nine lipsticks that I got. Most of you are probably aware that I'm giving away the other two, so I hope you guys aren't too disappointed with not having a review on those.<br />
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So the way I'll be doing this is by giving a quick rundown on each color individually, because like I said before, I've had very different experiences with each color, probably because of the type of pigment used to achieve the color.<br />
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<b>#4 I Love Pink </b>is a very <b>baby pink with a subtle blue undertone</b> which really stands out in contrast to yellow-toned skin like mine. I'm not very fond of blue-toned pinks in general, and this one, with its lightness, just doesn't seem to suit me at all. But I can see this color working a lot better for fairer skinned people, or people with pink undertones :) However, the consistency of this one seems a bit sheer on my dark-toned lips and it doesn't really cover the darker areas of my lips. I find this works a lot better with a lip liner base rather than applied directly on the lips. Direct application is somewhat splotchy for me, sort of like how oil would apply onto damp surfaces - not a very good look.<br />
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<b>#8 Lovely Antique Rose</b> is a color that's more up my alley, and is one of my favorite of the bunch. It's a <b>wine-toned neutral </b>which I could probably describe best as what burgundy would look if it was mixed into foundation that's the color of my skintone haha. The neutral undertone makes it suitable for almost all skintones, and this is the lip color I don when I want a more mature sophisticated look. This one applies really evenly on my lips and only requires one application to completely cover my natural lip color. And despite the darker color of this lipstick, it doesn't stain. Yay!<br />
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<b>#9</b> <b>Paparazzi Coral</b> is a very reasonably bright warm-toned color. I'd say it's <b>more peach than coral</b> because it leans more toward the orange side than to the pink. This is the color that I'd say strikes the best balance between bright and neutral, making it one of the <b>most versatile</b> colors to own. The warm undertone complements yellow-toned skin quite well, and because of its lightness also works wonderfully well on pink undertones and fairer skin. This one takes two applications to get that flawless look. One coat doesn't really cover darker lips like mine, especially around the edges.<br />
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<b>#14 Pop Star Pink</b> is one of those colors which I like calling <i>Nicki Minaj</i> colors. It's a <b>very bright hot pink with magenta-blue undertones</b>. I know a lot of people who absolutely love colors like these, but I can't say that I'm a huge fan, because this color just stands out too much in stark contrast to my skin. It'd probably require a lot of heavy poppish eye makeup to compensate for the heaviness of this color. That being said, this color applies <b>very very smoothly </b>and has really good <b>color coverage</b>. If you guys are fond of that striking pink, this is definitely for you.<br />
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<b>#17</b> <b>Lady Like Pink</b> is <b>very very similar to Pop Star Pink</b> in the tube, so much so that I get ridiculously confused telling them apart. When worn however, it's a lot more muted and wearable and has more red and less blue than Pop Star Pink, making it a muted fuchsia. I'm still not a fan of this one because it still has blue undertones, but I wear this more often than I do Pop Star Pink, especially when I'm wearing something plain and boring, just to spice up my look a little. This one also applies quite well, but for some reason, I've found that my lips dry out when wearing this one. Odd.<br />
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<b>#19 Pole in Beige</b> is my <b>absolute favorite of the bunch</b>. It's one of those <b>perfect neutral nude </b>colors that makes it ridiculously versatile. You can wear it with a dark smokey eye for that sophisticated look, or neutral makeup with volumized lashes for that mod look, or even just everyday in school for that my lips but better look. If you guys are familiar with the <b>Dear My Blooming Lips Talk in BE102 </b>(also a nude neutral), this one looks quite neutral but is probably a half-shade lighter, which, believe it or not, makes a huuuuuge difference. What can I say? I'm a huge fan of nude colors -- you can probably tell while looking back at all my previous posts haha. One downfall of this (ugh, I wish it were perfect, but it's not), is that after a while, this color seems to settle into liplines (oh, such a pity). Nothing a little blotting and reapplication wouldn't fix, but yeah.<br />
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<b>#1 My Secret Mix</b> is a sheer shimmer lipstick. Seriously, it's a stick of shimmer. If you could turn a discoball into a lipstick, this would probably be it. It's more of a gimmicky color than anything, and since all the colors in this line are flat, I guess they thought adding this color for mix-and-match shimmer would help. Honestly, I feel like shimmery lips were one of the worst fads of the late 90's and early 2000's. Even the memory of it makes me shudder x_x Glitter or shimmer has no place being on lips, especially when you eat. That or I'm just ridiculously sensitive to the gritty feeling that shimmer leaves on my lips. This would probably be an okay idea to put on over flat lipstick <b>if it didn't wipe away the color of lipstick you were wearing under it</b> =_= Also, it's a lot more drying than the rest of the lipsticks in this line. BUT! On the plus side, this one has <b>SPF15 -</b> It makes sense. This looks like it could be the lipstick that Edward Cullen wears, I guess protection from UV rays is just that important to a vampire haha.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Transfer and Staying Power</span></b><br />
Kidding aside, one of the things that makes or breaks a lipstick is its staying power. My experience with Etude House lipsticks has always been pretty much the same. The color at the start is amazing, but it transfers like <b>crazy</b>. This line is not exception. While it's a lot more solid and less creamy(?) than the Dear My Blooming Lips Talk line, it still transfers everywhere. There's something about the formula which makes these lipstick feel like there's an invisible layer between your lips and the actual product which prevents it from sticking to your lips effectively. But again, almost all lipsticks are like that, and I really don't mind re-applying. This just probably wouldn't be the best choice for long arduous occasions like weddings and parties. At best, this stays put for 3 hours before it starts disappearing on you (that's without eating and drinking, but really, can you not drink for three hours? o_o). Its staying power is pretty so-so for a lipstick, so I'm not docking points from it for that reason.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Moisturizing</span></b><br />
I don't think this lipstick claims to be moisturizing, so I'm not expecting much from it. While my lips don't feel plump and hydrated while wearing this, at the very least, this product doesn't dry out my lips and make them peel like I've experienced with countless other brands. So I have to give it to Etude for achieving that at least :)<br />
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So that's pretty much it! This was a rather text-heavy post but I wanted to be as in-depth as possible with the review.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The colors I'm giving away are <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">#11 Marshmallow Pink</span> </b> and <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">#12 Peach Bonbon</span></b>, both of which are <b>LIMITED EDITION</b> and no longer available on shelves (as far as I am aware). <b>I always save the best for my readers hahaha.</b></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com79tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-41986731987522600312013-08-26T00:59:00.001+08:002013-08-26T01:02:33.457+08:00Shop Feature: Made in Taft AccessoriesHey guys! I'm taking a break from reviewing makeup for this post to share with you a few new things and segments that I'll be introducing to my site!<br />
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If you've noticed, I've finally taken down that old Etude House from my blog header. No worries, if you want to see it, you still can <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Yw0FBcJSo">by clicking here</a></b>. In it's place, I've introduced a <b>Shop Feature</b> tab where I'll be sharing some cute little blogshops and/or FB Shops I happen to chance by! For the time being it'll mostly be shops that I frequently lurk at and stalk, but if by any chance you have a shop or know of one that you'd like to highlight on this site, feel free to <b>contact me</b> or <b>email me :) </b>Every shop feature will get an accompanying blogpost -- that way I can also introduce my lovely readers to fun new shops that they can explore :D<br />
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So today I'll be sharing my first online shop find - <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/madeintaft">Made in Taft Accessories</a></b>. Miss Abby, the owner of this quaint little shop emailed me initially for collaboration and sent me some sample accessories! They have everything from cute little necklaces and pendants to some sweet armcandy in the form of bracelet-fashion-watches!<br />
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I was sent these two cute necklaces that are right up my alley. They're very punk/hipster looking if you ask me. Definitely something that feeds the creative soul.<br />
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I love the cute neon-colored chain accents. It's little design quirks like this that make even the simplest jewelry unique :) The prints on the pendants themselves are also quite interesting. These would make a conversation starter out of any outfit haha<br />
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You guys should definitely look forward to seeing these babies worn in action in my future posts! If you're interested in what else <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/madeintaft">Made in Taft</a> </b>has to offer, feel free to visit their <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/madeintaft">Facebook Page</a> </b>and follow them on <b><a href="http://instagram.com/madeintaft">Instagram</a></b>.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-30132893772477012712013-08-23T00:00:00.000+08:002013-09-05T22:34:40.460+08:00Review: GEO Angel Grey (CM 835) Contact Lenses from MapleLens.comHey guys! I'm back with another contact lens review! Don't worry, this will be the last in a while (unless I happen to get another pair hehe).<br />
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So I've been having this little love affair with grey lenses lately. I usually go for brown because of my natural eye color, but I find that grey lenses suit me just as well. These <b><a href="http://www.maplelens.com/brands/geo-medical/geo-angel-series/geo-angel-grey/">GEO Angel Grey</a> </b>(CM 835) lenses have <b><a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/06/june-2013-wishlist.html">been on my wishlist</a></b> for quite a while now and the awesome people of <b><a href="http://maplelens.com/">MapleLens.com</a> </b>were kind enough to make one of my wishes come true haha. These are now currently one of my all-time faves at the moment<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Design</span></b><br />
They're not the most natural looking of lenses but their design is subtle enough to get away with wearing them without makeup that's too heavy. The design is actually quite pixelated and there are times when it just turns me off, but the pixelation of this design makes the lenses blend a lot better into my naturally dark brown eyes. The limbal ring on this one is also quite thick, so while they're only <b>14.2 mm</b> they still have that very very subtle enlargement to them.<br />
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I wouldn't call these lenses "dolly" because they don't give you that dolly-doe eyed look, but they're perfect for that chic fashion statement when you just want a little bit of oomph in your makeup for the day.<br />
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<b>I apologize for the lack of window/natural light shots for this review. </b>The weather's been ridiculously bad these days and even in midday it feels like it's six o'clock in the evening. So I've had to deal with flash lighting for this entire post. I can definitely say, however, that the design on these ones are quite striking, even in natural light, without being too vampy or unnatural looking.<br />
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You can pretty much tell from the pics that these lenses don't really enlarge the eyes too much, but I actually really like that! Some people prefer their lenses to be a bit on the smaller diameter side and I am definitely one of those people.<br />
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The subtle enlargement makes it so that even with very simple makeup (as in the pic below), you can still pull off the look :)<br />
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At 38% water content, these lenses are pretty comfy to wear! I didn't feel them all that much on my eyes and they didn't dry out! If you're wondering about the redness of my eyes, however, it's because I had just woken up in the pictures hahaha. I hope you guys don't mind.<br />
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I wore these lenses for 5 hours straight with no signs of blurry vision or drying :) Yay for comfy lenses!<br />
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I was actually feeling quite Japanese that day with my little <i>odango</i> bun and fluffy gradient Promod wool sweater. I bet this is how those Japanese Pop Magazine models feel hahaha.<br />
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So what do you guys think? You can check these lenses out at <b><a href="http://maplelens.com/">MapleLens.com</a></b>.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-35057938472759853632013-08-20T00:02:00.000+08:002013-09-05T22:37:30.949+08:00Review: Tony Moly Double Needs Pang Pang Mascara #03 Dolly Long LashWhew! I'm finally able to post a review on this after a month and a half of testing haha. I'm not someone who usually explores with mascara. Once I find something that works, I usually stick to it. But because I'm trying to broaden my horizons, I thought, heck, why not try a new mascara? I know, radical, right? LOL<br />
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So today I will be reviewing<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tonymolyphilippines"> Tony Moly</a>'s Double Needs Pang Pang Mascara in #03 Dolly Long Lash</b>, one of the five variants available!<br />
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I'm a huge fan of dolly long lashes. If I had the time to wear false lashes everyday, I probably would. But I don't, so sadface. I'm usually a fan of Japanese mascaras for that reason as their fiberwig formula really does well in the lengthening department, and volume is an added bonus.<br />
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I find that a good mascara is made both by its formula and the brush used to apply it. My preference for mascara is more of a liquid and wet consistency than a dry one, but that's just personal preference.<br />
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Tony Moly's Double Needs Pang Pang Mascara (dang, that's a long name) in #03 Dolly Long Lash is somewhere in between where wet and dry is concerned. It also seems to have some fiber built into its formula, but not nearly as much as I'm used to in Japanese mascaras.<br />
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The brush is also pretty nifty with its curved shape which helps lift up my lashes and distribute the semi-wet formula consistently and evenly over my lashes. The tip is also narrow enough for the lashes on the outer corner of my eye and for lower lashes, although it's not really the best shape for that type of application (but it's still workable!)<br />
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<b>So how well exactly does it do in the lengthening department?</b><br />
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I can honestly say it does pretty well. With one coat my lashes are visibly longer and two coats just gives that extra va-va-va-voom. Even with three coats, there isn't much clumping or spider-lashes. It's still not as long as other fiber mascaras I've used, but it's pretty good. The finish isn't hard or stiff either. It leaves your lashes soft and supple without flaking or transfer-blotting.<br />
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The blackness of it also lasts for the entire day and doesn't fade to gray!It's also waterproof, so hurrah for that. It also dries pretty quickly, so no panda eyes with hard blinking. Despite its longevity, it's also quite easy to remove with any oil/cream based cleanser or even just a gentle wash with soap and warm water.<br />
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One thing it does lack, however, is volume. This mascara doesn't really do much for people with sparse, thin lashes. I find that if I want extra volume I have to layer it on top of a lash primer or a different mascara. But for everyday where I just want my lashes to be visible, this mascara is pretty sufficient.<br />
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Another thing is that this mascara doesn't seem to hold the curl on my lashes very well. It's not heavy in the slightest, but I think the lack of stiffness also makes the curl hold less throught the course of the day.<br />
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So in summary:<br />
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<b>Pros:</b><br />
Pretty good brush<br />
Medium-wet consistency that's easily worksable through lashes<br />
No clumping or spider lashes even after 3 coats<br />
Decent lengthening<br />
Soft Supple Finish<br />
Waterproof<br />
No flaking or transferring<br />
Dries pretty quickly<br />
Doesn't fade to grey over the course of the day<br />
Easy to remove<br />
Separates lashes pretty well<br />
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<b>Cons:</b><br />
Lacks in the volumizing department<br />
Doesn't hold the curl of my lashes very well<br />
The wand is somewhat difficult to work for outer and lower lashes, but it's still possible<br />
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So what do you guys think? Would you like to try this mascara? Tell me what you think!<br />
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So after my rather lengthy post about <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/etudehousephilippines">Etude House Philippines</a>' <a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/08/etude-house-play-house-princess-academy.html">Play House Princess Academy</a></b>, I'm sure most of you are quite interested in my haul from the actual event. I know I was! Read until the end for an exciting giveaway!<br />
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It actually would have been more had I participated in some games and claimed the Blogger Press Kit, but knowing I would at the very list get 15,000 worth of products, I thought I shouldn't be too greedy haha. I'm very very blessed to be able to own these for free :P<br />
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Let's start off with what I'm most excited for from my prize winnings - this cute and convenient 3-set<b> Favorite Collection from Etude's Moistful Cream Line</b> which consists of Moistful Flower Cream. Moistful Collagen Cream, and Moistful Aloe Soothing Cream.<br />
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I've totally been needing to spruce up my facial care routine. Once I've got that down, I can probably update you all with my everyday (and night) facial routine, no matter how crude it may be haha.<br />
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Another exciting addition to my Etude House Collection is this <b>Etude House Princess Etoinette Special Kit</b>, which includes an Etionette Rose Brush (like a Flower Kabuki), Etionette Princess Mirror, Etionette Crystal Shine Lips in PPK02 Dewy Petal Kiss and Etionette Heart Blusher PK001 Pink Petal Kiss.<br />
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The box is super useful as well and can be reused as a box for general knick-knacks haha. It's so princess-y looking, isn't it? I'm definitely posting a review on this set as soon as I can, so watch out for that!<br />
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The next thing on the list is 3 sets of <b>Etude House Party Queen Gradient Nails</b> in Silver, Gold and Pink!<br />
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Because of labwork, I won't actually be able to try these babies out until Sem Break, but these are definitely some exciting additions to my nail polish collection :)<br />
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My prize also came with <b>NINE</b> lipsticks from Etude's <b>Look at My Lips Line.</b><br />
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I've been on the hunt for some new lip colors because I haven't really been very adventurous when it comes to lip products, so this was like having one of my wishes come true haha. Feel free to ask for reviews on any of the colors above :) I find they're all quite wearable and cute :)<br />
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And what would lipsticks be without accompanying lipgloss? I also got <b>NINE</b> tubes of Etude House lipgloss. Six from the <b>Dear My Milky Gloss </b>line and three from the <b>Dear My Crystal Gloss</b> line.<br />
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They just look so darn stunning, don't they? Again, feel free to ask for reviews on any of the colors above :)<br />
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The prize also came with Etude's <b>Drawing Show Creamy Liner in BK803 </b>(I've been waiting to try this for ages, quite timely since I just ran out of my usual black gel liner), four <b>Drawing Show Creamy Pencils</b> (Green, Red-brown, Brown and Beige), and <b>Milk Talk Body Wash in Steam Milk</b> (Totally excited to try this).<br />
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The prize also include 4 out of the 5 <b>Sweet Recipe All Over Colors </b>and a <b>Face Color Corset in #5 Tight Shading Corset</b>, which, surprisingly, I both already own (Yes, I am that much of an Etude House Buff. Sue me LOL). I also received some new blushes - a <b>Lovely Cookie Blusher </b>and a <b>LUCIDarling Over the Rainbow</b> Shimmer blush (this is ridiculously pretty guys).<br />
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What with all those prizes, you can't really go without a bag to put them in, right? I also received this<b> Limited Edition Anika Wester x Etude House Wannabe Makeup Box/Bag</b>. It's so cute and chic at the same time!<br />
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That's the last of my huuuuuuuge prize from the Pink Artiste Showdown. And like the title implies, there's a giveaway in store for my readers for being so utterly awesome and supporting me all the way :)<br />
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So like I said, a lot of the things from my prize, I already own myself. At the same time, I really want to be able to give back to my readers, so I've selected a few of the things from this haul to giveaway. I threw in one of my favorite cream cleansers, a Happy Tea Time Cream Cleanser in Lemon Tea.<br />
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Needless to say, this was undeniably the <b>pink-est</b> event I've ever been to, and I'll be honest -- I'm not usually the biggest fan of pink, but Etude really knows how to pull it off and the air of princess-y (and prince-y) cuteness was saturated all throughout the event!<br />
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The Play House Princess Academy is, I think, Etude's way of saying thank you to all its valued customers out there with two days of fun activities, makeup workshops and cute pink sweets. The event played host to a number of different attendees - little kids, teens, girls who will stay forever young ;) (*coughmecough*).<br />
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Etude House Philippines' President, Andrea Amado wasn't lying when she said that Etude aims to make every customer feel like royalty. So I tried my best to live up to the occasion and dressing in my best cutesy outfit.<br />
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Okay, so it's not exactly that cutesy. My makeup was pretty neutral with nude-pink accents on the eyes and lips and my hair was more of an intricate cheat than anything. And while I tried to look as cute and pink as possible to suit the occasion, my outfit turned into more of a pin-up crossover with a milkmaid than a princess haha. But really, I'm not one of those cutesy types of girls - I'd rather stay true to my style but also bring some of my own princess-y cuteness to the table :P<br />
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While engaging yourself with the various activities, you also have the opportunity of brushing up on your makeup and fashion know-how with all the workshops Etude House organized just for you!<br />
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Activities like <b>Kiss the Prince</b> were definitely a huge hit and there were free makeovers galore to make you feel like a true Etude House Princess. Not to mention you get a cute princess-y souvenir photo afterwards.<br />
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<i>*Ninja Shot of my good friend, Amz from Punky Bunny </i><a href="http://amz88.blogspot.com/">http://amz88.blogspot.com/</a>. <i>Please don't kill me haha</i>*</div>
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Unfortunately, I wasn't exactly in the position to enjoy all the activities of the event, having been asked to be on standby backstage. As a result, I didn't even get a chance to meet all the awesome blogger people I had hoped to see during the event itself D: *sadface*. I eventually just gave my ticket to my good friend and partner in girly-crime, Joanna haha. Full support all the way :P<br />
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While Joanna was out enjoying the activities, I was backstage, being utterly starstruck at the number of celebrities there. I'm not a huge follower of local media so I barely knew anybody, but good thing Kyala, one of my fellow Pink Artiste Finalists, and her sister were there to clue me in.<br />
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I was surprised as to how down to earth all the celebrities were, and while I didn't exactly have the guts to muster up the courage to actually talk to them, let alone ask for a picture with them, at least I can say I got to see them face to face haha.<br />
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The event kicked off with a few words from Etude House President Andrea Amado and the bulk of the event was hosted by the lovely Carla Humphries. There were guest workshops by Ryuji Shiomitsu and the lovely Bianca Valerio, not to mention appearances by Coleen Garcia, Brett Jackson, Miles Ocampo, Paul Salas, Niel Coleta, Ella Cruz, and Dominic Roque! Whew! I'm surprised I remember all of their names LOL. Not to mention, last year's Pink Artiste, Orange Tuazon was there as well!<br />
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Despite the star-studded ensemble of guests, we were all surprised to hear that the "main event" was actually our makeup showdown.<br />
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I am hardly an expert at applying makeup on other people. I can only reall vouch for makeup on myself. That being said, I tried my best to do justice to the products provided by Etude. We were all rather caught off guard actually. We were hanging on the basis of having 5 minutes to pick up and organize the products we were to use, but because of time constraints, that entire segment was cut and we had to just go straight on ahead to the actual application :P<br />
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Despite that, we all managed to finish a <b>Glam Princess </b>look within 15 minutes - albeit my model looked like a hot mess haha. I definitely don't do makeup well under pressure x_x<br />
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<i>Not your best angle Andie -- blame the photographer haha.</i></div>
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A special thanks to the lovely Andie Reyes, one of my underclassmen in college, for allowing me to ravage her face with my lackluster professional makeup skills haha. Just goes to show you how she could probably pull of any look :P <strike>Seriously, you could probably paint her face brown and she'd still look high fashion.</strike><br />
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In the end, Shebby bagged first, I got second and Kyala walked away with third! But by the end of it all, we all felt like winners. We also felt like ants, by the way, considering how tall Bianca and Carla are. We look like hobbits in comparison haha! But like I told Kyala - we're not short. We're <b>FUN-sized</b>. haha<br />
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<i>Shebby's absolutely glowing, isn't she? Congrats and do us proud!</i></div>
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Despite not getting first, this truly had been a wonderful learning experience for me and has motivated me to try and pursue makeup to greater heights :) That way I can be the first Molecular Biologist / Makeup Artist / Fashion Model / Blogger to grace the covers of renowned magazines haha.<br />
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Also, I got to walk away with these awesome prizes. Tada~! Three mystery bags of Etude House products worth 20,000PHP!<br />
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There's still a lot more in store for me, and for my readers *wink wink*. I really would not have been able to come this far without you and your support, so I have a few things planned ahead!<br />
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Stay tuned for Part II of this series of Etude House posts, my Etude House Play House Princess Academy Haul! Stay tuned~!<br />
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Ada, signing out.<br />
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<i>Photos courtesy of Brandon Sy</i>.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-16588677472721522752013-08-11T23:27:00.000+08:002013-08-11T23:31:18.484+08:00Sponsored Review: GEO GRANG GRANG Choco Contact Lenses from MapleLens.com<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6-5v3fuwJggURu7v9EVpNHJQJT28j_rnX5etz3bTR2CiQSkFeqiyHQol6u5aA6kcUxu3VWR4QVezCn-iP56dLtKxdU4CMcwQlF2s1N4-ChOxjBgHHmee3B5A4nvy0-idWCSQng3Lu0xZ/s1600/H3470247.JPG" width="0" />Whoo! It feels like ages since I've posted! Well. It actually has been haha.<br />
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First off I guess I'd like to thank everybody for supporting me in my endeavor as one of the finalists for Etude House's Pink Artiste 2013!<b> I bagged second and I totally couldn't do it without you!</b><br />
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I was supposed to post a recap of the events plus the ridiculously large haul that came with the prize but I haven't been able to properly consolidate all the pictures or have time to unbag the massiveness of the haul that awaits. But rest assured I'll try to make a post (no matter how late it is) as soon as I possibly can.<br />
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This post, will actually be a sponsored review which was delayed because of a mishap in the mail. Customs is really tough here in the Philippines, and a little mishap with the addressing made it a little bit difficult to claim my package, but Alex from <b><a href="http://maplelens.com/">MapleLens.com</a></b> was amazing enough to help me claim my package. Talk about great customer service all the way from Malaysia :) Say hello to these lovely babies!<br />
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Yehp! Not one, but two lovely pairs of lenses from the wonderful people at <b><a href="http://maplelens.com/">MapleLens.com</a></b>. They were kind enough to let me choose a pair and send another of their choice for me to review, along with some totes cute lens cases to go with them!<br />
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The packaging is phenomenal and everything's packaged safely in bubble wrap. Need I mention how utterly thrilled I am to have some new additions to my growing cute lens case collection?<br />
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Both of the lenses they sent me are from GEO and have an authentication code that comes with them. Pretty nifty and legit! They (thankfully) came graded in -1.25 for both my eyes so these are definitely some of my more used lenses :)<br />
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Today I'll be reviewing the pair of <b><a href="http://www.maplelens.com/brands/geo-medical/geo-granggrang-series/geo-granggrang-choco/">GEO GRANG GRANG CHOCO</a></b> lenses that they sent me.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Enlargement</span></b><br />
Aren't they totally gorgeous? At 14.2 mm they're not overly huge and look rather natural around my dark brown eyes. They're almost an exact match for them with a nice light brown as a second accent tone. And despite being 14.2 mm these give a decent amount of dolly enlargement without needing over-the-top eye makeup. Check out how big these babies can make your eyes look with the picture below!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Color and Design</span></b><br />
I almost wish I had gotten the lighter brown variant of these lenses, but then I revert to how natural the dark brown of this design looks on my eyes. The crystal effect it has makes your eyes look ã‚ラ☆ã‚ラ (kira-kira) and sparkling. Almost like anime brought to life. Excuse my sudden use of Japanese onomatopoeia - I've been brushing up on my functional Japanese haha.<br />
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It might look a little dull, but honestly, this design is right up my alley, and I can wear it with just my usual amount of eyeliner and mascara!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Comfort</span></b><br />
These lenses are <b>SUPER</b> comfy. I wore them to a 12 hour convention (I usually don't recommend wearing cosmetic lenses for that long a time) and they didn't dry out at all! I was even quite surprised that I hadn't experienced any blurring of vision or dryness in my eyes. Plus the fact that I got them graded did wonders for my usually poor vision.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Overall Verdict</span></b><br />
I am totally in love with these lenses and I've been using them quite often during weekends to spice up my look! They're the perfect natural dark brown appropriate for Asian wear without looking too conspicuous. They're perfect for both the sophisticated classy look as well as that cute youthful dolly look.<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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You can find these lenses over at <b><a href="http://maplelens.com/">MapleLens.com</a> </b>so go ahead and check them out!<br />
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I'll be back with a post on the other pair of lenses I received soon! As well as a recap post of my Etude Haul and Experience! Not to mention a long awaited giveaway. So keep watch for that!<br />
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Ada, signing out!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-7065280912242572732013-07-21T00:00:00.000+08:002013-07-23T01:48:41.687+08:00Review: Mixty Missy Contact Lenses in PINK, GREY and GREENHey guys! Hope you're adjusting to my new sched of blogging. From now on, I'll be posting once a week until my schedule frees up. Being in senior year of college is stuff and there is only so much I can do that is humanly possible. If only I were an alien, or better yet a Time Lady (I've been a bit Doctor Who obsessed lately).<br />
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That aside, I finally have the time these awesome pairs of lenses that<b> I won from a giveaway </b>held by <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SPECIALLENS">SPECIALLENSâ„¢ Cosmetic Lens Center</a></b>. And here are the fruits of my not-so-labor.<br />
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I was fortunate enough to win 3 pairs of their new stocks of <b><a href="http://www.speciallens.com/mixty-missy/">Mixty Missy Contact Lenses</a></b> and had a chance to choose 3 out of 6 colors available. Having been wearing brown lenses for quite a while now, I thought I'd try stepping out of my comfort zone a little bit, so I chose pairs in <b>PINK, GREY </b>and <b>GREEN</b>.<br />
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Aren't they just beautiful? I also had the option of having them graded, so I got all of them at<b> -1.25 </b>to suit my myopia x_x<br />
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These <b>Mixty Missy</b> contact lenses designed by <b><a href="http://www.vassen-contactlens.com/">VASSEN</a> </b>(along with other reputed and certified brands) distributed by <b><a href="http://www.speciallens.com/">SPECIALLENS</a></b>, so you can go ahead and check them out :)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Design</span></b><br />
The design of the <b>Mixty Missy </b>Contact Lenses is pretty simple: <b>single toned color</b> with <b>dot gradation</b> into a <b>thin limbal ring</b>. At first glance, there isn't really much to look at and the way I describe it is pretty dull, but it actually has a really nice effect on the eyes.<br />
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I particularly like the thin limbal ring that fades into color because it gives my eyes less of a vamp-y look. It also lets quite a lot of your natural eye color shine through, <b>so for people who are looking for total color coverage this might not be what you're looking for</b>. But for those who are looking to give their natural eye color a <b>secondary accent</b>, this really does the trick!<br />
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All three colors go particularly well with my brown-toned eyes.<b> PINK</b> gives my eyes a cute girly accent to them and really makes my neutral eye makeup pop. <b>GREEN</b> is definitely the most vibrant of the three and offers amazing color pay-off. Out of the three, however, my favorite is definitely <b>GREY</b> because of how natural it looks on me. Almost more natural than some of my other brown lenses.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Enlargement</span></b><br />
These lenses are a <b>whopping 16.0 mm</b>. You heard me, <b>SIXTEEN MILLIMETERS</b>. That's more than a centimeter and a half of lens covering your friggin' eye. So it wouldn't be a surprise that these babies give you maximum dolly enlargement.<br />
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As you can see, they make my irises look a lot larger, but they don't look too unnatural, probably because of the thin limbal ring. That's probably what you should look for if you're trying to pass lenses off as more natural looking. Lenses with thicker outer rings tend to look more cartoon-y and I tend to stay away from those.<br />
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All in all, despite the fact that I'm not a huge fan of overly enlarged eyes, I actually quite appreciate these -- they even seem wearable with not-so-heavy makeup.<br />
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And for people who aren't fond of these colors, these lenses are also available in <b>blue, brown</b> and <b>purple</b>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Comfort and Wear</span></b><br />
I'll be honest. When I took these lenses out of their vials, I was visibly scared - terrified actually. I had never tried such large lenses before and I was dubious as to whether they would even fit my eyes. But 'lo and behold, I got them in my eyes in a breeze! They were honestly a comfort to wear.<br />
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I actually had a little mishap putting in one of my lenses on backwards, but even then, they were soft enough not to cause so much irritation (people, don't make the mistake of doing this).<br />
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With 42% water content, I only experienced some drying after 3 or so hours of wear, which is normal for my eyes, even with eye drops. I didn't experience any blurry vision or dizziness, and because the field of vision offered by the lenses is quite wide, no obstruction either.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Certification</span></b><br />
According to the lens descriptions on SPECIALLENS's site, these lenses are CE safety certified, KFDA approved and produced under ISO International Standards quality control. I haven't experienced any problems as of yet, but always take care to<b><a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/02/geo-magic-color-hc-101-violet-lens-care.html"> observe proper cleaning and care </a></b>with your lenses to avoid irritation.<br />
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<b>So overall, I'm absolutely in love with these lenses.</b> What do you guys think? Which color is your favorite?<br />
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Ada, signing out.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-27977156789632809092013-07-14T22:26:00.001+08:002013-07-14T23:58:05.252+08:00Review: ARTDECO Long-Lasting Oil-Free Foundation #18 Sweet HoneyHey guys! I'm back with another review, and this time it's on my first foundation in ages. I've laid off foundation after the advent of BB Cream, but I've found that for occasions that require a more put-together look that isn't very reflective, it's easier to pull off the look with some good old foundation.<br />
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When I saw ARTDECO's impressive display at my local <b>Beauty Bar</b> I was enamored by their face products. And if you've been following my blog you'll probably have seen this foundation on my <a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/06/june-2013-wishlist.html"><b>June 2013</b> <b>Wishlist</b></a>. Yep, <b><a href="http://www.artdeco.de/en/makeup/face/foundation/long-lasting-foundation-oil-free-spf-20.html">ARTDECO's Long-Lasting Oil-Free Foundation in #18 Sweet Honey</a></b> is definitely one of my faves right now.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Claims</span></b><br />
So the product is pretty straightforward and basic. It's a "<i>long-lasting oil-free foundation with naturally mattifying effect and protects against UV rays.</i>"<br />
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<i>"The delicate formula with medium coverage allows an even application, refines pores and stays fresh for hours. Oil-absorbing agents control shine. Hyaluronic acid provides your skin with extra moisture and a balanced complexion. Additionally SPF 20 protects against UV rays. Enriched with vitamin E and suitable for all skin types".</i></div>
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I like the fact that it's oil-free, mattifying and controls oil, as well as has SPF without the pesky reflectiveness to it. For the actual product write-up and ingredients you can click the images below to enlarge them :)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Packaging and Dispensing</span></b><br />
The product comes in a chic squeeze bottle which makes dispensing the product straightforward and easy. It reminds me of my old <b>MaxFactor</b> foundation. Only thing is I can predict having difficulties getting all the product out once I start running out and it'll be difficult getting every last bit of product out. But that's a problem I'll deal with when I reach that point.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Consistency, Coverage and Color</span></b><br />
So the consistency of this product is pretty much typical of any liquid foundation. It's not particularly runny and because it's oil free, it feels a little thicker and less greasy. It's somewhat of a challenge to blend, but nothing that isn't workable with a good foundation brush, sponge, or even your fingers.<br />
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It's medium coverage, as you can see from the above image, but it's definitely buildable. From the tube, <b>#18 Sweet Honey</b> it has a nice yellow undertone, which I thought would suit my skin quite well. But for some reason, the yellow undertone disappears when blended out. Which isn't actually a bad thing in my case, since it neutralizes the yellow tone on my face without being too light or too dark on my face. I think this shade is perfect for Filipina skin and a plus is that ARTDECO has a pretty decent range of color to choose from :)<br />
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It goes on pretty nicely and if you apply it moderately it barely feels like I have anything on. Which is good considering the coverage and mattifying effect it gives despite its light-weight consistency. But a word of caution, this foundation is <b>very easy to over-apply</b>. People who are used to BB Creams are particularly susceptible to this because BB Creams are usually more forgiving with heavy application, but for this foundation, less is more.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Wear and Longevity</span></b><br />
This foundation doesn't kid when it says it keeps your face matte. The first picture below is with the foundation applied freshly (and yes, my bangs are back. I had my hair cut a month ago, I just wasn't able to make a post about it haha). Might I say I love the finish it has on my skin! Plus it suits my skintone perfectly and there's no white cast. I didn't even need to set it with powder. But for people with oilier skin, I'm sure wear would probably be better with a nice thin setting powder.<br />
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This is my face after six hours of wear. Practically no difference if you ask me. Just a little bit of wear under my eyes, around my nose and mouth area but that's it. My face is still pretty much matte (just a little bit of shine) but overall I'm pretty impressed with this foundation.<br />
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Of course, this doesn't have any supplementary claims like whitening or anti-aging, but it's pretty good for what it claims to do.<br />
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I don't use this foundation everyday of course. My face dailies are comprised of my <b><a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-face-shop-aqua-tinted-bb-cream.html">Face Shop Aqua Tinted BB Cream</a> </b>or<b> <a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2012/12/review-fairydrops-candy-bar-bb-cream.html">FairyDrops Candy Bar BB Cream</a> </b>applied on top of either<a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/03/review-sweet-recipe-berry-baby-choux.html"> <b>Etude House Baby Choux Base</b></a> or <a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/05/review-tony-moly-luminous-pure-aura-cc.html" style="font-weight: bold;">Tony Moly Luminous Pure Aura CC Cream</a>.<br />
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But for special occasions this one is my new HG Foundation.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Price and Quantity</span></b><br />
Despite how well this foundation functions however, I'm a bit miffed about the price. I'm fortunate to have received this foundation as a gift from my friend, but normally this would have cost a whopping <b>1,350 PHP (~31 USD) </b>for only 30mL of product. I'd probably repurchase, but I'll definitely try to make this tube last before I do haha.<br />
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So to sum it all up:<br />
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<b>Pros:</b><br />
Matches my skin tone (also has a very wide color selection)<br />
Doesn't oxidize on my skin<br />
Doesn't break me out<br />
Medium-to-full coverage<br />
Not too heavy<br />
Controls oil very well<br />
Matte finish<br />
Lasts six ours or more<br />
Water-resistant<br />
Oil-free<br />
Doesn't smudge or rub off on clothing<br />
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<b>Cons</b><br />
Somewhat difficult to blend<br />
Pricey<br />
The squeeze bottle may be problematic in the future<br />
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So what do you guys think? I have more reviews coming up on a new mascara and a lot of new lenses, so watch out for those! See you soon!<br />
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Ada, signing out :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-54114514665372090862013-07-10T01:08:00.000+08:002013-07-10T01:37:11.631+08:00Review: Etude House Happy Tea Time Aloe Tea Cleansing Cream + Pink Artiste UpdatesHey guys! Long time no blog. Allow me a short paragraph to explain. My skin has been on a ridiculous dry spell due to the erratic weather. It's not a breakout exactly, but I've been giving it some deep-seeded cleansing these past few weeks and I've been taking a rest off heavy makeup and trying new products just so I could let my skin settle into the new weather, so please excuse my prolonged absence x_x<br />
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On a good note however, I've finally been able to find a new makeup remover/cleanser. I've recently run out of my batch of Eskinol products so I've been on the hunt for some new products to try.<br />
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My eyes settled on this cutely packaged (agh, I'm a sucker for cute packaging) Cleansing Cream from Etude House while I was shopping for a makeup swap a few weeks back - the<b> Etude House Happy Tea Time Cleansing Cream in Aloe Tea</b>.<br />
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The one I got was just one of three variants of the Happy Tea Time Cleansing Cream variants (they also have cleansing foam available). It's available in <b>Lemon Tea, Milk Tea and Aloe Tea</b>. I was on the fence as to which to get so I went ahead and asked the lady at the counter about how each one was different. Might I say, she was very helpful the entire time I was shopping, answering my questions and handing my tissues every time I needed to swatch something haha.<br />
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Back to the topic - She explained that Milk Tea was for sensitive skin and was hypoallergenic, Aloe Tea was for dry skin and Lemon Tea was better for oily skin. When I told her I had combination skin she said that most of the time, they work equally as well for combination skin, so I should just pick based on the smell haha. And this is how I ended up getting Aloe Tea. #overlyhonestshopper<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Price for Pruduct</span></b><br />
Another selling point for me was the fact that one container which contained <b>180mL of product</b> was just <b>198PHP (~4.5USD)</b>. Pretty much a steal right? So price-wise, I'm pretty happy with this purchase.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Packaging</span></b><br />
Where packaging is concerned, it's a very minimalist screw-on container. It doesn't come with a spatula, but I have a lot left over so I'm not very concerned about that. I'm particularly in love with the lid which is matte-ish and has a cute little teapot embossed on it.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Texture, Consistency and Efficacy</span></b><br />
The texture is pretty straightforward, pretty similar to a cold cream except a little bit runnier and not as oily. I really like the consistency because a little bit of product goes a long way and it doesn't leave my face with a layer of greasiness but rather just a moisturized plumpness (it's hard to describe).<br />
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It pretty much works on all of my eyeliners but takes a little bit of working through to get rid of my heavy duty mascara. But most of all, it's not irritating at all, so even if I get some in my eye (which I have the clumsy tendency of doing) it doesn't sting.<br />
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I've road tested a few products below just to see how well the cleanser works.<br />
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<i>1 - Etude House Drawing Show Brush Liner; 2 - K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h; 3- Etude House Drawing Show Dot Liner; 4 - L'oreal Contour Khol; 5 - Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner; 6 - Brown Eyeshadow on Urban Decay Primer Potion</i> </div>
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The cleanser did a pretty good job with just one run and swipe, and after a good dowse of warm water, most of the product came off. It works a lot better with wax-based products than it does with liquid based products, but it still gets the job done.<br />
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So all in all, I'm pretty content with this purchase, and its moisturizing properties have done wonders for my skin, particularly in the eye area.<br />
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So in summary, let's lay out the pros and cons.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Pros</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cheap! (198PHP for 180mL of product)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cute packaging</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Nice scent</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Variants available for different types of skin</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Hypoallergenic</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Non-irritating</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Removes liquid eyeliner, gel liner and pencil liner pretty well</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Doesn't come with a spatula</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Needs some gentle coaxing/rubbing when it comes to heavy duty mascara</span><br />
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All in all I definitely think this product is worth a try. It hasn't failed me yet.<br />
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Meanwhile, I've finally received news that <b>I'm one of the Top 3 Finalists for the Etude House Pink Artiste Contest!</b><br />
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Yehp, you guys heard it! I'm part of the top 3 contestants. I'm honestly happy to just have been included in the top three and I honestly could not have done it without you guys ;_; Thank you so much! I'll be participating in a <b>makeup showdown </b>on <b>July 28</b>, the mechanics of which are below.<br />
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That's pretty much it~ I'm totally excited about this and I am eternally grateful for all your continued support! Hope yo enjoyed this review!<br />
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Ada, signing out.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-32897285637680243692013-06-09T00:26:00.000+08:002013-06-10T02:12:54.401+08:00Miss Bella Cosmetics X CL The Baddest Female Makeup<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcy9tDItliTmTWdgHibiByFPPwGHgOJdplySk2DkorxowPDzn40YsIM3vLdbQGLpPyocvU-b1zLixWPEJ1OaFz8zTGP9bOJxotHZvtynBKoU7dBEvfvR2AuePoongFH9HdoH_CfR_AXd0/s1600/H3230030.JPG" width="0" />Hey guys! Today I'm back with a rather exciting post which includes a some wonderful goodies sent to me by the wonderful people at <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/missbellaonline">Miss Bella PH</a></b> as well as some pretty inspired makeup using the products I'm just about to show you!<br />
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The people at Miss Bella PH were kind enough to send me a few makeup palettes to review and use to create some looks to share with you today!<br />
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Today I'll be sharing with you a few looks that I've created with the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=386470898133910">Miss Bella Contour and Blush Palette</a></b> (Top), the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=386540661460267">120 Color Warm Palette</a></b> (Bottom Left), and the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=386858064761860">120 Color Combo Palette</a></b> (Bottom Right).<br />
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These palettes are extremely versatile and contain almost every shade you can possibly think of! And if you're a fan of color, there is also a <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=386985134749153">120 Color Rainbow Palette</a></b> available, that has rainbow brights in matte, shimmer and pearlized shades.<br />
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The colors available on this palette are reasonably pigmented, and are dupes for countless shadows out there in the market. They're not too chalky and are very easy to blend and don't crease over time! The removable tiers also make them really convenient if you want to mix and match the colors from different palettes and the packaging is chic, practical and no-fuss.<br />
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I spent a few days wracking my brains as to how to properly make use of the wonderful colors that these palettes had to order and the answer was right in front of me with one of the latest releases 1/4 of the female K-Pop Group, <b>2NE1 - CL The Baddest Female</b>.<br />
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I can't exactly say that I'm the biggest fan of CL's latest release, but the song's MV is alive with rich fashion, style and not to mention the wide array of makeup the CL sports in the MV.<br />
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See what I mean? CL is known as a huge style icon, and while her makeup isn't always the most wearable normally, it's perfect for parties or if you just want to make a huge impression right when you step through the door. Her makeup focuses widely on thick eye liner which draws attention to the eyes and works for both people with double lids and those without. There's a lot to choose from in her repertoire of looks, ranging from dramatic neutrals to pops of bright citrus-y color. I've recreated two of the looks from her MV below using the palettes sent to me by Miss Bella.<br />
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One of my favorite looks from the MV is the strong liner + neutral eye that CL sports at the start of her MV. The muted shadow draws a lot of attention to her smooth skin an sculpted face structure, and the soft but prominent brow frames the eyes subtly.<br />
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I used colors from the <b>120 Color Warm Palette</b> to create depth in my eye, and thick liner to mask my double lid. The range of browns available also make useful eye brow powder, and when set with a clear eyebrow mascara or gel, stay put for an eternity.<br />
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For this look, the<b> Miss Bella Blush and Contour Palette</b>'s darker bronzer is perfect for the cheek contour, and blending in can be achieved with the lighter bronzer. The orange-red blush also matches CL's look perfectly and the matte white contour powder adds dimension to the cheeks, nose and browbone.<br />
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Another look that I thoroughly appreciated was the citrus eyesheadow she sported at the last minute of her MV. It gives a perfectly tropical feel and the strong liner makes it look even more dramatic.<br />
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The citrus colors in the <b>120 Color Combo Palette </b>are perfect to recreate this look.<br />
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I used<span style="color: lime;"> two different shades of light green on my lid</span>, a <span style="color: #38761d;">deep green for the outer corner of my eye</span> and a <span style="color: orange;">bright orange for my crease</span>, trying to make out the blending of colors as much as I could in CL's MV. I also highlighted my brow with a lemonade colored shade and muted some orange with a bit of brown for my lower lashline.
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So as you can see, the colors are pretty pigmented and there's a lot you can do with this palette. Not to mention the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/missbellaonline">Miss Bella PH</a></b> shop is based here in the Philippines, so no international shipping fee!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07667333856840571335noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5131977927989824030.post-71321064805546571222013-06-07T10:52:00.000+08:002013-06-07T20:45:38.221+08:00Gradient Lips with Tony Moly Milky Tint in Milky Peach and Cat Chu Wink Tony Tint in Orange Cha ChaHey guys! I'm glad I received a lot of positive feedback from my <b><a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/06/highlighting-and-contouring-with-etude.html">highlighting and contouring post</a></b> a few days ago! And since I featured some of my all-time products from Etude in that post, I thought I should send some love to<b> Tony Moly</b>, a recent fave that I've had since my <b><a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/05/collective-haul-tony-moly-etude-house.html">not-so-recent haul</a></b>.<br />
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Gradient lips have been a trend for quite some time in an effort to get that snow-kissed 'I just ate a Popsicle, but not really' look on your lips. I'm a huge fan of the trend but the usual pink, red or red-violet has never really suit my skin tone. Thus I've been having difficulty getting into the trend as much as I would like to.<br />
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At the same time, I have the dilemma of my skin being of a yellow undertone and yet my lips being having a blue undertone and being very dark and pigmented. I know. It's weird. And also a bit sad since it makes achieving that perfect gradient lip more difficult. Why do Koreans have to have such nice pale pink lips? D:<br />
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To try to solve the problem I went on the hunt for the perfect <b>Orange Tints </b>and laid my eyes on two particular ones from <b>Tony Moly</b>.<br />
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First up is their <b>Milky Tint in #2 Milky Peach</b>.<br />
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I mentioned before that one thing that Tony Moly doesn't really have down is making their packaging English-friendly. The description and ingredients are all in Hangeul TT_TT That being said, the swatch of the product was enough to sell me on the product.<br />
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The applicator that you see when you try to swatch the product is a bit deceptive. It'll make you think that the product is a bright neon pink and will make your lips look that way when applied. This is especially true when the product tester is almost out and there's very little product on the applicator. Good thing the sales lady was nice enough to sort of shake the bottle around to get some product on the tip.<br />
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Up close, the product is actually a very pale orange color that's more yellow toned than red. It's a color that reminds me more of melon milk or a peach milk parfait. The texture is also thicker and creamier than a normal liquid tint, but it's still pretty runny.<br />
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When swatched on my hand, the color appears as a slightly more orange tone on my skin - very subtle and muted but still visible. It also felt less drying than what I usually get with tints, so despite the subtle color, I went ahead and got it :)<br />
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You can see the subtle orange-y tint it gives better on my finger where it absorbs more and has less pigmentation.<br />
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One thing to note about this product is that, like a lot of Tony Moly's other product, it has a perfume-y type scent to it. Tony Moly's products always have scented undertones that match their products (Milky Peach has a very very very subtle peach scent) but the overall scent is very perfume-ish and may sometime leave your lips a bit bitter, so make sure to let the product settle lest you let the smell get to you.<br />
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The next up <b>Tony Moly's</b> <b>Cat Chu Wink Tony Tint in #3 Orange Cha Cha</b>. It's one of their best sellers and it's really hard to chance upon them in stock, but I luckily got the last one in the color that I wanted.<br />
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The packaging is a revamped version of their original Tony Tint and has the signature cat head from the line. It's not overly cute and instead has a cute chic feel to it. You can see the product clearly from the packaging it it looks like a serum-y blood orange liquid. Almost like from a lava lamp haha.<br />
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The applicator has two flat sides meeting to create this sort of triangle tip. I find that this allows me to better control the amount of product I apply because liquid tints, especially if they're as pigmented as this one, can be a disaster if over applied on the lips.<br />
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The texture of this tint is characteristic to most liquid tints and is very runny while still being pigmented. One small dot leaves a vibrant layer of color and the depth of shade is alterable by building it up or being as frugal with it as possible.<br />
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Like the Milky Tint, this one also has a perfume-y scent, but this time it has more of a citrus touch to it. It smells nice, but it doesn't taste nice haha so be careful!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">So on to the lips!</span></b><br />
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When I saw <b>Tony Moly's Milky Tint in #2 Milky Peach</b> and swatched it on my hand I immediately thought it had such a nice pale orange color and a wonderful liquid-cream texture to it. I was doubtful as to whether or not it would do much on my lips.<br />
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The <b>Cat Chu Wink Tint </b>however, was the complete opposite and I was worried about how pigmented it was. It had the potential to make my lips look like a very off tangerine if not used right. So I tried solving those problems with the process highlighted below.<br />
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<b>1) </b>I always start out with lips that have been <b>pre-moisturized 15 minutes</b> before. This is so that the balm can settle into the skin. Applying balm right before you apply the tint makes it less likely to adhere to the lips and thus the tint will just peel off or fade with the balm instead of staining the lips. The <b>Milky Tint</b> is supposed to be more moisturizing and you can skip this step if you want, but I still recommend it to avoid drying throughout the day, since the <b>Cat Chu Wink</b> may still dry out lips.<br />
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<b>2) </b>The next step is optional. If you have dark lips like mine, you can always opt to conceal your lips. You don't need an expensive lip concealer. I just use a runny consistency BB Cream or Concealer. Make sure you choose one that doesn't have a texture that's too creamy and instead seeps into the skin. I used my <b><a href="http://ada-nikki.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-face-shop-aqua-tinted-bb-cream.html">Aqua Tinted BB Cream</a></b> for this picture. If you have naturally pale pink lips, then good for you! Skip this step haha.<br />
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<b>3)</b> Next, to correct the blue undertone of my lips. I use the <b>Milky Tint in Milky Peach</b>. The effect doesn't change the color or shade of the lips, but rather the undertone. So it can make darker blue-toned lips look warmer and more vibrant without looking too unnatural. The Milky Tint takes longer to settle than most tints because of its cream infused texture so be patient and rub it in slightly to let it seep into the lip to stain it.<br />
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<b>4)</b> Next, apply <b>just a dot or two </b>onto the center of the lips and blend very lightly. For a more obvious gradient, you can always build it up. It's always good to start off lightly because <b>it's much easier to build the color of stains than to remove it</b>. For a very subtle gradient I only need one dot and blending to spread it out on my lips.<br />
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<b>5)</b>You can definitely leave it this way for a very natural looking gradient,but if you want a more polished look and really want the colors to <b>pop</b>, top your lips off with a clear gloss. This adds dimension to the lips and resolves the colors better because of the varying amounts of reflected light.<br />
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These gradient lips last me 4-6 hours. The gloss might wear off but after drinks and food the orange tint is definitely still there :)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Other important tips:</span></b><br />
A huge thing when using lip tints is that your lips have to be properly cared for - <b>moisturized, exfoliated and evenly aged</b>. The last part is particularly important. What do I mean by evenly aged? Well, the lips is one of the parts of our body that has the fastest epithelial cell regeneration rate and thus there's always new layers of cells as well as dead cells popping up everyday. Chapped, dry lips have the tendency to have cells of both types, <b>dead skin cells in the dry parts and new young cells exposed before they're ready</b>.<br />
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Stains permeate or enter these types of cells with varying efficiency. Because the integrity of cell membranes of dead or old cells is compromised, they are more easily permeable to the tint (sometimes less permeable, depending on the ingredient used for staining in the product) than younger cells, resulting in uneven staining and a very unflattering look.<br />
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To avoid this, drink lots of water, keep yourself hydrated and be religious when moisturizing and exfoliating to better even out the age of your lips!<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this post! Comments and suggestions? Leave them for me to read in the comments below :) I most definitely want to hear your experiences with these products if you've tried them, or with gradient lips if you like them or not!<br />
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Ada, signing out :)<br />
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