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REVIEW: Etude princess eyelash pointlash 02

The best way to make your look extra dramatic is to have gorgeous lashes ;)

Today I will be raving about my latest find:D

Etude: Princess Eyelash Pointlash 02

Price: Php 198.00

>Gives drooping eyes a rich upward edge for foxy eyes

>Handmade lashes that makes it look natural 

Color:brown

Performance: (glue) lasts long
Material: not stated

This is my second etude falsies :) the first one is Natural ( I think they don't have this anymore)

1 lash glue, 1 pair of falsies

Appearance: 10/10 (Yes! I am definitely in love with these lashes)

Design:

The volume is concentrated and pointing towards the outer part of the eyes.  It's like having a flirty "cat-eye" without the eye liner;)

(Here's a close up photo of me wearin' them lashes;)

Forgive my bags, I took this photo at 3AM (New year after party), it's gotten worse due to late night parties and the Christmas/new year rush!)

Color:

Here's a single "falsie" (see next photo). As you can see, the strands are brown which gives the eyes a softer look.

Lash Band:

The lash band appears to be nearly invisible and I think that is a good thing because it gives your falsies a more natural look. (My cousins even asked me where i got my extensions done ;P )

On the downside this very thin lash band seem to make these falsies fragile, I was afraid to remove them from the package at first because I was scared that I might "break" it.

Here's a picture of me wearing etude pointlash 02:)

See how it gives my eyes the extra drama it needs for the occasion?:)

  Happy new year!!! With my lovely cousins:) 

Summary:

Pros:

- very affordable! Absolutely value for money!

- natural looking (doesn't look plastic and stiff)

- nearly invisible lash band

- the design is very innovative 

- doesn't fall off (thumbs up for the glue!)

Cons:

- A bit challenging to apply since I have sort of almond shaped eyes. (I guess these lashes were primarily made for chinita eyes )

Verdict:

I would definitely buy again:) I'll have to keep this in stock and will try out other falsies from etude.

Make-up: ARTDeco Eyeshadow primer, forever 21 love beauty baked shadow, maybelline BB cream, Revlon Photo Ready Concealer, Revlon Foundation, Etude Retractable eyebrow pencil, ELF Contouring make-up, The face shop luxury eyelash curler, Nichido Cheek tint

PS:

I know it's been a year since i last made a review and have lots of overdue review requests. Sorry guys!;p been busy. :( ill try to make it up this year:D

XOXO,

 Rebekah :)

REVIEW: St. Ives Intensive Healing Body Lotion

Specs: 
Price: 239

Performance: 10/10
My hands are really dry from all the lab work I do, as well as household chores (I'm kind of lazy to wear gloves when doing the dishes and laundry). This lotion is very moisturizing, my hands doesn't feel dry after I apply it, unlike other less thick lotions (the ones that are sort of flowy). I'd instantly feel that my skin is moisturized,especially my hands and feet. It also has a cooling effect and makes my skin glow, since it makes my skin look hydrated and soft :)

Consistency: 8/10
I like the consistency which is thick and not flowy. However, I think that it's consistency makes my skin absorb it slower.
I also observed that this lotion gives a sticky feeling after application (i think the lotion makes the hair on my arms stick to my skin) but after a few seconds, once the lotion gets absorbed the sticky feeling vanishes

Fragrance 7/10
Not really a fan of the scent but it doesn't bother me, it smells like jergen's almond scented lotion, but I like jergen's scent more. I've been reading reviews about this product and most people would want st. ives to lose the fragrance and bring back the old version of this lotion.


Overall: 9/10

For me this lotion is a steal, for only P239 you get 621mL of this lotion! That costs a lot less than other lotions out in the market.
I'd definitely buy another one, or maybe I'd try other products by St Ives.
I really think it's a trust worthy brand:) Thumbs up!

REVIEW: Forever 21 Love & Beauty VOLUME & LENGTH Mascara

 

 Color: Black
Brush: Straight,
Features: 1 brush 2 effects
regular water-based mascara
Price: P280


I bought this mascara from Forever 21-SM Fairview branch (Last stock!!! whew good thing I saw this), along with my F21 Baked Eye shadow, as Christmas gift for my cousin and we both wanted to try it out and make a review.


So here's my first impression :)










Wand
It appears to magically have 2 wands, one for volume and another for length. Apparently upon further examination the mascara has only one wand but claims to deliver 2 effects in 1 brush.

So how does this thing work? Well, when you pull out the "first" wand for length, it passes through a slimmer tube (the tube that holds the wand for volume) making the product less, which I think is better for adding length to you lashes. The "second" wand ,which is for volumizing the lashes, picks up more material since it picks up mascara directly from the tube and there's no slimmer tube to remove excess material.


Design/Form:
Brush & Formula

• Thick sort of large straight wire brush with moderately spaced bristles
• large brushes picks up more material for the lashes
• A little taper in the end for reaching tiny lashes at the corner of your eyes

• Active formula : Agua, Candellila Wax, Candellila
• Not water proof (since the formula contains Agua on the top of the list)
• Wax for Volume

Basically the type of brush as well as its active ingredients spell VOLUME

Performance
Pros:

• Super Affordable :D (P280!) and value for money
• nice packaging which spells I'm sorta expensive (Gift item)
• Performs well as it gives my lashes leeeeeength (good for people with short and sparse lashes)
• Gives my lashes some volume (i think i had to wiggle my wand more)
• Stays put even after more than 8hrs of wear (cool January weather, not humid)

Here are some photos I took using my Face Shop Luxury Eyelash Curler and F21 Mascara

See how it makes my eye pop:)

Cons

• Doesn't maintain my curl. I think it would be better if they made the wand curved
• Does not give very defined lashes as its brush is traditional wire brush 
• Not very volumizing (compared to Maybelline Falsies, Magnum & Etude Lash Perm)

Overall: 7/10
I think this mascara is true to its claim that it is both volumizing and lengthening, maybe i could compare its performance with Maybelline Magnum Volum' Express, well except that it is not water-proof and Magnum gives more defined lashes. I could say that this mascara is perfect for a regular day with no sweat and drama plus it's one of the cheapest mascara out in the market that has a reputable brand:)

REVIEW Forever 21 Love & Beauty Baked Shadow

Color: Black, Gray     
Shimmer: Pink & Gold
Applicator: Double sided sponge
Travel-friendly
Price : P 280

I was buying gifts with my mom for Christmas in F21 when I saw this:) I immediately thought of buying it because I wanted to try my hand at eye shadows and the packaging looks nice.

Black & gold Shimmer (Dry)
Eyeliner-maybelline

Pros:

• Budget Friendly :)
• nice packaging (Gift idea :D )
• Travel friendly and has its own applicator
• Gives a soft smokey look (no primer / not foiled)
• Versatile (you can achieve different looks with this palette)
• Silky and blend-able
• can be removed using petroleum jelly

Foiled/wet & Dry Swatches

Cons:

• Not very pigmented. (You have to put a lot of layers/use primer/apply with damp brush (foiled) to get darker shade )
• Applicator doesn't really quite work well for me. I think it's better to use a brush or a longer sponge tip applicator
• Not long lasting (foiled lasts longer)

Overall:
Well, I don't have much to say about eye shadows but I guess this is good for starters who want to experiment. I think I'll try out other products as I'm looking for more pigmented/ vibrant colors. Maybe I'll try out E.L.F. next time :)

REVIEW: Ever Bilena Lip & Cheek Tint

Being on a tight budget shouldn't keep anyone from looking nice :)

Color: Blush - Reddish pink

Net Wt.: 9mL

Price: P65.00

Everybody wants to look nice, but if you're a student on a tight budget, splurging on make-up is not a very good idea. Good thing there are very affordable cosmetics out in the market! All we have to do is make sure that cheap make-up that we buy is of good quality (if not the best) and would not give us allergies.

Pros:

• Long lasting. (Unless you wash you face or keep rubbing the blush off)
• Very Affordable
• Gives you a natural blush, not too overpowering (but don’t put too much on!)
• I love the stain it gives great color on my lips (see Cons)
• Doesn't give me break outs (my skin is not really that sensitive)

Cons

• Not very hygienic because of the packaging

Although there is another one which is bigger (20mL) and comes in a tube and is more hygienic, however the plastic is thin and easily get damaged like what I experienced. I was horrified by all the red goo and stains inside my make up kit  because the tube got punctured, I guess it got squeezed hard because I just stash my make up in my back pack and most of the time I bring heavy things and my make up kit gets squished.

• You have to apply more product (compared to  The Body Shop’s Lip and cheek stain)
• Bitter taste (Uckkkk!)
• I don’t really use it on my lips due to its bitter taste and it doesn't last long.
• Not really red, more of pink, so if you’re expecting it to be red you’d be disappointed.

Overall: 8/10

Aside from the bitter taste,not very hygienic packaging and not being able to use it on my lips. I have nothing else against this lip and cheek tint, this is indeed a steal! I would definitely recommend it for those on a tight budget J

REVIEW: Maybelline Magnum Volum' Express

Specs:
Color: Black
Wand: Curved
Water-proof
Price: P399

Since my birthday is near I decided to buy myself a tube of new mascara, apparently I wasn't able to save because I had to pay for school stuff but I just knew I had to buy one so I went to Maybelline and looked for one.(Impulse buying!!)

I saw Magnum Volum' Express, it was really cheap and I wanted to try Maybelline after hearing a lot of good reviews from my friends.


After 3 weeks of using Magnum here's my verdict :)

Design/Form: 8.5/10

• Brush Shape: Curved

Curved shape of the bristle makes it a lot easier for me apply mascara and the contour of this type of wand lifts and curls lashes better than any other straight wands I've tried.

• Densely packed bristles

Bristles that are densely packed are good for holding more material to make your lashes look fuller.

• Bristle type: Standard Brush Hair

Performance 7/10

Pros:

Oh lala.. long lashes!

• This mascra gives a lengthening effect which is nice especially for people with very short lashes
• Water proof even after stressful and emotional days at school, I'm sure I won't look like a mess with panda eyes. :)
• It's definitely long staying doesn't smudge.
• Holds my curl well. Unlike other mascara with straight wands, this one has a curved wand and this type of design is easier to use because it fits the contour of my eyes
• Very affordable and would be a good buy for people on a tight budget

No mascara vs With Mascara

Cons:

• The product claims that it gives Volume but it's sad  to say that it's NOT very volumizing.  ( I know what volume should look like after trying several other brands and this ain't volumizing)
• Doesn't give much drama to the eyes
• Little Clumps: If you apply lots of coats it tends to have clumps so when applying you have to wiggle really well and use lash comb or your finger to loosen and remove it.
• It can make lashes look wiry and stiff so I have to use lash comb or my finger to loosen it.
• Applying can be messy especially with curled lashes. I still haven't figured out how to deal with this so I just keep cotton buds and petroleum jelly at hand.

Overall: 7.75/10

I've been in a Love-Hate relationship with this mascara. Sometimes I think I won't buy another tube but as days pass by and as I get used to it I'm actually reconsidering since it's cheap and could give me good results depending on how I use it. Basically it's good for everyday use. (not much drama)

You guys could give it a try just make sure you start from the base of your lash, WIGGLE WELL as you apply, use LASH COMB or your fingers to loosen it and COTTON BUDS with make-up remover/petroleum jelly just in case you mess it up :)

*contact lens - Gretta gray