Happy New Year! Using the Flawless Gift Certificates I won from Ms. Char of Yellow Yum, I availed of Flawless’ Acne Control Kit. The soap was out of stock so they replaced it with a Real Gentleman Soap when I told them my boyfriend was going to use the kit. Cute name for a soap!

Information about the Flawless Acne Control Kit:

Flawless SAS Soap (Out of stock)

For acne prone skin, helps unclog pores and minimizes oiliness.

Direction for use: For face use only. For dry skin, used once a day and twice a day for oily skin.

Flawless Acne Astringent

Helps prevent the formation of pimples.

Direction for use: Apply on affected areas at least twice a day or as prescribed by the physician.

Flawless Skin White Therapy

For acne prone skin and hyper pigmentation. Helps exfoliates dead skin.

Direction for use: Apply using upward stroke on face using cotton balls. For evening use.

Precaution: Use sunblock cream/gel before sun exposure. Not recommended for pregnant and lactating women.

Flawless Skin Protect Gel

Helps to protect the skin from sun damage. Best for oily skin and acne-prone skin.

Direction for use: Apply evenly on areas exposed to sun.

Flawless RG Soap

Suitable for oily and acne prone skin

Direction for use: Use twice daily.

All information from Flawless website: Click here!

Flawless Facebook Fanpage: link

I will be posting a before and after photo of my boyfriend’s face when he uses the RG soap. Stay tuned for that!

How was your first Monday of the year? Any New Year Resolutions? Hoping to hear from you all throughout 2012!

A Prosperous New Year Beauty Venturers!

Just when I thought I was on a self-imposed shopping ban, this happens to pop up at the Shawill stall at SM Megamall!

SHAWILL CURLING MASCARA: (compared to a five-peso coin)

CLOSER LOOK AT THE WAND:

Want to see my other hauls? Click here.

BACK OF SHAWILL CURLING MASCARA BOX:

INGREDIENTS OF SHAWILL CURLING MASCARA:

Are these Korean writings? :)

BARE LASHES:

ONE COAT OF SHAWILL CURLING MASCARA: (didn’t curl my lashes here)

DRY LASHES WITH MASCARA:

WET LASHES WITH MASCARA: (I splashed my whole face with water to test out the waterproof properties of the mascara.)

How much is Shawill Curling Mascara?

Php 188.00! There was also a smaller tube of this for about Php 144.00. Available at all leading department stores!

What I like about Shawill Curling Mascara:

• The affordable price!
• No strong smell.
• Sleek black packaging. I like that it came with instructions!
• Volumizes averagely. As you can see in my photos above, one coat of mascara gives my lashes enough volume for a natural, daytime look.
• Waterproof enough. I like that I don’t get raccoon eyes when I splashed my face with water.

What I don’t like about Shawill Curling Mascara:

• Clumps if not applied evenly. Definitely not for hurried makeup!
• Doesn’t dry quickly.
• When I tested out its waterproof qualities, there were some fall outs.
• Smudges if rubbed hard enough.
• Didn’t curl my lashes. Probably because it’s meant to make already curled lashes stay up longer.

What do you think of Shawill’s Curling Mascara? I think you get what you pay for. This is a good mascara for those just starting out with makeup with a budget! What’s your favorite mascara? Please let me know in your comments! :)

How was your Christmas? So much good food to eat, right? Stay safe at New Year’s!

Much Love Beauty Venturers!

For my holiday look, I did a smokey eye for the first time! I used the ELF Beauty Clutch palette and Marionnaud Brushes.

Want to see my makeup hauls? Click here.

ELF Eyelid Primer | Nichido Retractable Eyeliner in Brown | Clinique Volumizing Mascara | Shawill Eyelash Curler

I couldn’t photograph my whole face because of my messy hair. haha Also, as much as I wanted to do green eyes-red lips combo, I wasn’t mentally prepared for striking color on my face. Gold and brown are neutral colors so it’s a subtle festive look.

What did you think of my first smokey eye? Do you want a tutorial on this? Let me know, don’t be shy! :)

Merry Christmas Beauty Venturers!

Commencing self-imposed makeup shopping ban!!! haha I don’t think I’ll be purchasing makeup in a while. I hope you enjoy my mini haul Beauty Venturers.

Want to see my first haul? Click here.

Marionaud Pointed Eyeshadow Brush Php 89.75

We all know that Marionnaud is amazing. I wanted to try ELF’s version of this but the  brand new ones already had fall outs. Not worth it. I’m glad I found this at SM Megamall’s Department Store!

Shawill Professional Makeup Brush Php 228.00

I am now obsessed with Shawill’s makeup tools! They have such high quality and incredibly soft brushes! I was debating on whether to get this or the Marionnaud one (Php 249.00 with a longer handle and a denser build) but this was more portable. I tried tugging on the brush randomly and there were no fall outs. This is about 3 to 4 inches long. Shawill is found at SM Department Store.

NYX Round Lipstick in Fig Php 140.00

I dropped by a NYX stall at SM Megatrade Hall 1 earlier and bought this along with another lippy! I love how moisturizing and pigmented it is. It makes you look girly! *u*

NYX Round Lipstick in Tea Rose Php 140.00

This is lighter than Fig. I thought I made a mistake by buying another pink lipstick (similar to Fig in the tube) but Tea Rose is actually more natural. Can I have more NYX lipsticks please? *u* I want NYX Matte Lipstick in Perfect Red, Audrey and Whipped Caviar!!!

I am currently reading this adorable comic called Cucumber Quest!

Click the picture to read! *u*

Safe and Sound - Taylor Swift feat. The Civil Wars

When March 2012 arrives, I will definitely be one of the first in line to see The Hunger Games Movie! I hope you Beauty Venturers would read this amazing trilogy, too! This song is currently on repeat. *cries for Rue* *cries for Prim* D’:

I made a blog post about Jennifer Lawrence, who plays the Hunger Games heroine Katniss Everdeen! Click here to read about her and the trilogy!

Hope you have a good Friday Beauty Venturers!

When I picked up my prices from the Peachypink Sisters at HBC Glorietta, I also purchased San San’s Soleil Lipstick in Peach Ibiza.

I mentioned this in my recent haul post/ video! Click here.

Photo taken by the window during the day.

Bare-faced me wearing Peach Ibiza on my lips! (Sorry for the zit.)

I was not wearing lip balm, lip liner nor lip gloss in these pictures.

What I like about Peach Ibiza:

• It was on sale at HBC for Php50.00! What a steal!
• Gorgeous, natural-looking lipstick for everyday.
• Smells like marshmallows. *u*
• Brightens the face in an instant!

What I don’t like about Peach Ibiza:

• It doesn’t last very long.
• Moisturizing effect not enough for my sensitive, chappy lips.

There are two other shades from San San’s Soleil Lipstick Collection namely: Nude Carribean and Pink Tropics. I’m definitely going back for the Nude Carribean soon!

On another note, I have my planner for 2012! I love how this is small enough to fit my bag but big enough for my doodles. That pink clip is actually a pen as well! How cool and quirky! I got these at Landmark Trinoma.

Namamasko po!! <3

Crazy holiday shopping at the malls lately, oh-em-gee! Just seeing the escalators at Megamall reminded me of the ones at MRT during rush hour. Nakaka-stress lang tingnan o sabayan yung mga tao. haha

Wishing you a warm Happy Holidays Beauty Venturers!