Facial Cleansers

I know that teens my age are also experiencing breakouts like I do. Breakouts have a tendency to lower one's self confidence. To prevent breakout, we must use facial cleansers that are appropriate for our skin type. Mine is really oily and I like to share what products I used that helped lessen my breakouts.

Let's start!

Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser.
Photo Source:  http://khoobsurati.com

1. Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser. 
This is available in mostly all supermarkets (I bought mine in Landmark). It's an oil free cleanser so it helps skin to prevent excessive oil production but it still does moisturize the skin. This products works for me though I still experience breakouts. I use this twice a day, in the morning and before I go to sleep.

DON'T use it twice in one wash because it tends to peel the skin when you do. I tried washing my face with this twice in the morning thinking oil control will last longer but I was so wrong! I had to put makeup that day and my skin was peeling and it wasn't pretty. So yeah, don't overwash your face with this!

Price: Php 192.50
How to use: Squeeze a small amount (pea size) onto your wet palm and lather it up before rubbing on your face.  *Directly putting on your face may be too harsh so it's best to follow the direction :)

Dove Beauty Cream Bar.
Photo Source: Unilever

2. Dove Beauty Cream Bar. 
This is what I resolved to during my high school years. I have been using this ever since my acne breakouts but then stopped (because I used Neutrogena). It's actually a good product since it doesn't dry the skin. Although it doesn't help in oil control, it didn't break me out as much a Pond's did.

This is good for those who have sensitive and dry skin. I don't recommend this for people who like to stay matte for long hours because it doesn't mattify the skin.

Price: Php 50.00 (Estimated)
How to use: It's up to you, just don't apply the bar directly to your skin.

Tea Tree Oil soap.
Photo Source: Lass Cosmetics

3. Tea Tree Oil Soap.
Tea tree oil soap works well for me. It did help prevent breakouts and treat those huge zits although it doesn't help so much for keeping the oil on my face from showing. I bought mine from my dermatologist but then, I stopped going to the dermatologist so I stopped buying this too.

Price: Php 300 *Mine's from a dermatologist but I'm sure there are cheaper tea tree oil soaps out there.
How to use: Scrub your palm with the soap and lather it up. (This is how the doctor told me)


So yeah, these are the products that works and worked for me. They didn't really clear my skin but I noticed that I experience less breakouts from these cleansers. Anyway, if you happen to use any products that work for oily skin, please leave me a comment.

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Celebrity Makeup Look

Hello, lovely people! Tonight I want to share to you guys, some of my favorite celebrity look. I have been trying to copy their makeup even since I watched some tutorials of their look. Unfortunately, due to my lack of experience and stuff, I wasn't able to recreate them but if I improve I will surely try them again.

Here's the list ladies!

Cara Delevingne.
Photo Source: Daily Mail UK

I know of you girls will ask why I had Cara on my list. She doesn't  wear makeup when she's off duty, I know that. But that's what I like about her look. Being a model is hard, especially when people thinks you're perfect. Cara isn't afraid to show the world who she is. She doesn't care if cameras are following her around capturing photos of her barefaced, eye bags on the loose etc.

Besides that, I think every girl is beautiful even if without makeup. I love makeup but I do appreciate natural beauty a lot. So yeah, girls, you should not be afraid to go outside without makeup because if you look beautiful without makeup on, how much more if you do have them on?

Anyway, when Cara's on the red carpet or attending events or photo shoot, here are some of my favorite looks of her.

Smokey eye with nude lipstick.
Photo Source: WJ London

I am such a huge fan of Cara Delevingne and her bushy brows! So I love that she has minimal makeup on and the focus is on her brows. Smokey eye makeup and thin line of eyeliner and nude lipsticks is perfect for a date or a formal event.

Cara at the 2012 VS After Party.
Photo Source: Hola

Subtle makeup makes her eyebrows look much more beautiful.

Jason Wu Fashion Show.
Photo Source: Vimeo

Her eyelids has a white or cream eyeshadow and very thin line of eyeliner. Her eyebrows don't look too heavy because she has a red lipstick on that balances the look.

Cara at the Glamour Women of The Year Awards.
Photo Source: Ace Showbiz

In this look, her brows are a little lighter and she has little eyeshadow and a popping red lipstick.

Lana Del Rey
Photo Source: LeakedDaily

Lana Del Rey's makeup is so beautiful. I think her 60's look is very pretty. The colors are not that heavy so you can wear them during the day. It looks very natural and wearable. The crease is my favorite because when you apply the right color and you blended it properly, it will give an illusion of deeper eyelids. I like white bases on my lid and I don't like wearing heavy eye makeup and this look is just so perfect for me.

See her lids?
Photo Source: Pretty Much Amazing

I just love the lids. It's all about the eyes and everything remains subtle. No need to wear fake lashes if you're just wearing this look for school.

Perfect for everyday look.
Photo Source: Makeup Marple

I really think this will work for girls, teens and ladies who want to wear light makeup. Lana has a vintage aura on her and this look suits her so much! Want to perfect this look soon!

Audrey Hepburn
Photo Source: All Good Things

Audrey Hepburn's look is a little close to what Lana wears. But Audrey has fuller brows and no fake lashes because they don't exist yet I think? Anyway, this is an everyday look, too.

White lids, crease line.
Photo Source: Fan Pop

Her eyelids are white with brown eyeshadow to define the crease. Notice that she doesn't wear any blush on, just a little contouring. And see that flick on her eyes? She's into cateye eyeliner!

Katy Perry
Photo Source: US Magazine

Next is le Katy Perry. I love Katy's looks. She can anything and still look pretty. The photo above makes me think of a Marilyn Monroe look ( you know, it's about the brows and lips). It is like a pinup look and the simplicity of the makeup is complimented by the red lipstick. If you ask me, it's a very elegant look and can be worn as day makeup (without the fake lashes) or as a formal look.

Pop of colors!
Photo Source: Olive Coco Mag

I know I said that she can wear anything and still look pretty and I think this look proves it. Not many celebrities like to pop a vibrant color into their eye shadow but Katy isn't just any celebrity. She's a celebrity who's not afraid to step out of her comfort zone. She can totally rock this purple and green eyeshadow with a light pink lipstick!

Minka Kelly
Photo Source: Fan Pop

It's Minka Kelly everyone. I love how her skin looks so natural. There's just this refreshing glow on her face like she's just had a wonderful day at the beach.

Everything subtle.
Photo Source: Beauty Style Watch

See her makeup? It looks very natural. Her makeup is mainly about the bronzed look and peachy lips. Her eye makeup is more of the brown scheme with smudged eyeliner for a smokey look.

Camilla Belle
Photo Source: Just Jared

Prada to Nada's Camilla Belle. Like Cara Delevingne, her look is about emphasizing her brows. I like her brows a lot and I love that she wears little makeup so her brows are still noticeable.

Dark brows.
Photo Source: HD Wallpapers

I like that she doesn't wear too much makeup on her eyes because I think that will overpower her look and darker eyeshadow for girls with thick brows is just too much.


What do you think? If you have some favorite celebrity makeup look, please share it to me!

Makeup Tutorial: Who to Follow

Hey girls! First, I want to tell you that I am a huge fan of make up! I like their colors, their texture and other amazing stuff they have. As much as I love makeup, it is just now that I have the courage to put makeup on my face. As I don't have much experience or talent on makeup, I decided to watch makeup tutorials on Youtube so I can learn some techniques and all.

Here are some of my favorite Youtube makeup gurus!

Tanya Burr
Photo Source: Rachel's Pick

1. Tanya Burr. She is my favorite makeup guru ever! She's very cute and talkative like she's telling you first hand what to do. I love her so much! She is blessed with a lovely skin and her tutorials are very awesome. Most of her tutorials are celebrity inspired. Like Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and many others. Oh, and she's British!

Here is a favorite from her Youtube Channel: Tanya Burr. The video above is a Lana Del Rey 60's make up tutorial. Try watching this, it's very much like Lana's makeup!

Michelle Phan
Photo Source: Michelle Phan's Twitter Account

2. Michelle Phan. Before you ask, no, she's not a Filipina. At first I thought she's a Filipina but when I searched for her, they said that she is from Boston and is an American citizen. Anyway, her contours are the best! She can actually make her face look like the shape of the celebrity she's doing a makeup tutorial of! 

So yeah this video is actually amazing because her nose looks like Miranda Kerr's. 

Follow her on her Youtube Channel: Michelle Phan 

Jackie Wyers
Photo Source:  O Blog de Lia

3. Jackie Wyers. I know she is very pretty! She kind of reminds of AnnaSophia Robb and Madelline Carroll. At a young age, I can say that she's very much experienced with makeup and I love her so much!

This is my favorite of her tutorials: A Cara Delevingne Makeup Tutorial. 

Youtube Channel: Jackie Wyers

So yeah, I know I posted just three of them. But I promise that I will update this post and add a couple more  gurus to watch for beginners!

My Playlist

Hey girls! This is not about any makeup reviews but it's about music today. Most girls I know like to listen to music. I'd like to share with you some of my favorites. 

I don't really have that one genre of songs that I listen to, actually, I to a lot of music. I mean it when I said a lot. I even listen to songs covers. Anyway, I just like a song that has a unique tone or whatever. Hearing something new is way better than listening to just one genre not to mention it will be boring.

So yeah let's start with my playlist!

1. Royals by Lorde. I think I read somewhere that she is the first New Zealand singer that has a song that landed number 1 in United States. Anyway, listen to this song as it has a very calming tone and her voice is amazing!

2. Next To You by Chris Brown ft. Justin Bieber. I know this is old but hey I am really in love with this song. I like the beat the lyrics and all. Chris Brown has always been one of my favorites!

3. Unconditioally by Katy Perry. I ended up listening to this all day because I am always on Youtube and this showed on Katy Perry's Vevo. This song is from her new album PRISM. I'm loving this song!

4. 22 by Taylor Swift. I love TayTay forever and I love every bits of her. This is just one of my favorites! I remember singing this when sister turned 22! Anyway I like the beat and it's so catchy so it's easy to memorize!

5. Little Things by One Direction. I know some of you might hate them but I don't care I like their music and Little Things just makes me feel like I'm beautiful no matter how I look. This is not the only song I like but this is the best I think because they help boost up the confidence of girls who think they are ugly and all when in fact they are not.

6. Wings by Little Mix. I love all their songs! It's not because I love Zayn and he's engage to Perrie. No, it wasn't that. Their songs are just amazing. And this is one is about not letting anyone take you down. Just be yourself and follow your dreams, it doesn't matter what they say (at least this is how I interpreted it).

7. Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus. Honestly, I prefer the tame Miley but her being wild made her music much better. I am not a huge fan of her sitting naked on a ball but I survived.

8. Lego House by Ed Sheeran. The video is so weird. You know Ron from Harry Potter? He's in it. Weird video or not the music is so awesome. 

9. Almost Is Never Enough by Ariana Grande ft. Nathan Sykes. I am not a huge fan of Ariana Grande and I'm not a hater either. But yeah I like this song. She and Nathan do sound good together!

10. Vegas Skies by The Cab. This is an old song but I really like this. I like slow and romantic music like this one. I think this song is really sweet and very emotional I guess.

These are just ten of my favorite songs but they are the most played song in my iTunes. Sorry for not putting a Youtuber in this post but I promise that the next time I post something, I'll make sure to remember to post something about my favorite Youtubers.

So, what do you think?

ELF Eyebrow Treat and Tame

ELF's Eyebrow Treat and Tame in Medium. Php 250.

I want brows like Cara and after some research, I read that she uses Anastasia Brow Gel for her bushy brows. Unfortunately, it is not available here so I had to look for other brow gels. And I happened to land on this one, ELF's Eyebrow Treat and Tame.

ELF has two kinds of brow gels. The other one looks like an eye shadow palette that has a gel and an eye shadow. Then this, the Treat and Tame.

For beginners (like me), Treat and Tame is actually a nice brow gel since it is easier to apply. It has two sides, the tame and the treat. The treat which is the clear gel is applied first , followed by the tame which is the brown one. The treat side has a brush that looks like an eye shadow applicator and the tame side has a brush that is like a mascara wand. I really like this product since it does not smudge when you are sweating. It is not a waterproof brow gel but it looks like it is one. I am a sweaty person and I appreciate this kind of brow gel at a low price.

The not so good side of this brow gel is you easily ran out of it. I bought this just more than a month ago and I am not using it on a daily basis but I easily ran out of it. It is at a very low price but I think many are buying this brow gel so there is just a little supply of this on some stores. And, this is not good for people who have few eyebrow hairs. This is only good for people who have many thin hair brows.

Anyway, I am loving this product so much but I will try to buy other brow gels. Some are much more expensive than this one so for a thrifty person, I really prefer this one.

If you like this product or you want to tell me what you think of it, please leave a comment below!

Collection's Ultimate Fix

Hi lovely readers! I am back again for another review. Sorry for not posting last week I have been busy lately. I have just recently used makeup and this is one of the few foundations I've tried. So yeah, let me start my review then.

Ultimate Fix Compact Foundation in Honey Php 249

Here are Collection's description of their product:

• "Combines concealer, foundation and powder in one, making it even easier to achieve naturally beautiful skin"
• "Contains SPF15 to care and shield skin from harmful UV rays"
•  "Magically transforms from a lightweight solid to liquid foundation, and sets as a matte powder so your skin stays moisturised and looking shine-free for longer."

This is Collection's Ultimate Fix Compact Foundation in Honey. I want to start first with its packaging. It doesn't come in a box. Unlike other compact foundations like Maybelline, this one just has a plastic seal around it. Packaging doesn't really matter to me as long as the product isn't damaged. The compact itself is very sleek. It looks expensive to me even if it only costs Php 249. It isn't too small or too big, just enough to fit my medium sized makeup bag.

It comes with a sponge and a mirror.

The good thing about the compact is it comes with a mirror (which is big enough to see your face!). The sponge however, I am not a huge fan of it. I think it absorbs too much product that when I put the sponge on my face, only little product is left to apply.

It is creamy but finishes in powder form.

It doesn't really give much coverage which is okay for me even if I am suffering from acne. This looks natural on the skin but girls with acne like me, don't forget to use gel or oil free moisturizer so this will not look flaky on acne spots! And also, Honey looks a little dark but when I applied it on my face, it was a little white so I recommend that you pick a shade darker than your skin tone.

Not sure if you can see it. But here's the swatch!

I like that it is powder finish however, when you apply it on your face, it easily turns from cream to powder so you have to immediately blend it.

It conceals but just the small fading acne scars I have but the reddish ones, no effect. Still, I continue to use this one since I don't like wearing heavy makeup to school. I recommend this for people with good skin condition or those who doesn't need so much coverage.

Lasting Colour Lipstick in Pink Shock

This is the Lasting Colour Lipstick in Pink Shock. (P199)
Photo Source: Own Photo 

The Collection Work the Colour cosmetics is a UK based make up brand. It's one of the cheapest imported product available in the Philippines. In UK, the Collection is considered a drugstore makeup alongside Rimmel (not available here), Maybelline etc.


What I like about Collection is the variety of colors to choose from. Also, it is very cheap and affordable. This lipstick is really long lasting but it's not a matte lipstick. It is creamy but not shiny! I am not a fan of creamy lipsticks but when I tried it, I like it a lot. There are so many colors to choose from that you can get whichever suits you best. My lips are very sensitive when it comes to lipsticks so I was hesitant to try it first because some lipsticks give my lips a burning sensation. But this lipstick, despite the very cheap price, is good for my lips so i recommend it for girls who have sensitive lips as well. It is very pigmented too so it goes a long way! The packaging is very cute too.


The downside is the Collection is only available on selected stores. In Makati, they are available at The Ramp Crossings and The Landmark. It is also available in Robinsons Manila and SM MOA.

Lasting Colour Lipstick in Pink Shock (#2)
Photo Source: Own 

Tony Moly Backstage Gel Eyeliner in Pearl Black

This is what a Tony Moly Backstage Gel Eyeliner in Pearl Black looks like. Photo Source: Own Photo

 Tony Mony Backstage Gel Eyeliner is by far the best gel eyeliner I got. It is not as expensive as the other products like Maybelline or Bobbi Brown. This one costs I think 348 pesos. I didn't buy the one with brush since I have an Artist Brush's eyeliner brush so I didn't see the need for it.

Before, I was using Revlon's color stay eyeliner, it stays for a long time but it easily smudges when you get a little sweaty so it didn't work for me. I have known this product from a Korean friend. She uses this eyeliner but in brown. I asked her what gel eyeliner she was using and she said it was a Tony Moly's. She encouraged me to buy one because according to her 'it is very nice and I love it so much'. It was just now that I was able to buy it. So yeah that was the story so I'm going to start the review.

The packaging is very sleek. It's very small too so if you don't have much room for makeup in your bag this will definitely do. When I said very small, it doesn't mean that it easily run out. It is very practical to use since a little product on the brush is enough to cover an eye, well it depends on how thick you want it. Anyway, I like it because it's very pigmented so you don't have to a lot on your eye that it will feel heavy and all.

 

This is what it looks like in the inside.

Photo Source: www.atfirstwink.com

The product is creamy so it doesn't easily dry. The downside is that you have to wait for it to dry before you can open eyes wide but the good side is it is easy to remove if it is not dry yet when you make a mistake applying it. Tony Moly's gel eyeliner can go a long way so your money is not wasted when you buy it. Last thing that I love about this is that I sweat a lot due to humidity and also, I have an oily type of skin so I basically need smudge proof or waterproof products to apply on my face so Tony Moly definitely works for me. It does not smudge when you get a trickle of sweat on it. It also lasts for about 4-5 hours or even the whole day! This is really worth what you paid for!

Pros:

Cheap

Smudge free

Waterproof

Worth the money

Long last

Cons:

Have to wait for it to dry

Hard to find stores that have Tony Moly

Vanilla Cupcake Bakery

A variety of cupcakes to choose from.
Photo Source: Own

Vanilla Cupcake Bakery has so many varieties of cupcakes that it will take you time to pick which one to buy. They also sell cookies, cake in a cup, muffin and breakfast.

But nothing beats their original product- the cupcakes. I am so in love with their cupcakes! They are a little sweet but it's okay for me who has a thing for cupcakes. The bread itself is so delicious not to mention they are really soft and feel like they melt in your mouth. The icing is really good, honestly I'm not so sure if they are icing of cream but they do taste divine.

A set of frames and feel good quotes on the wall.
Photo Source: Own

Feeling a little cozy.
(This was the old VCB before they moved to Glorietta 3)
Photo Source: Vanilla Cupcake Bakery

The place looks so peaceful, too.On the walls, there are different photos of cupcakes and feel good quotes.Everything is in a pastel color. It feels very relaxing, a very good place to meet and catch up with friends.

Luscious Chocolate.
Photo Source: Own

(I forgot the flavor of this cupcake! Sorry!)
Photo Source: Own

The cupcake price ranges I think from 70-150. I'm not so sure but you can check it out here (not sure if they are updated). It is at a very affordable price and they bake daily so you are sure that they are all fresh. For girls or guys who have sweet tooth, this a haven for you! Go check it out!

Essence's Get BIG! Lashes Vomlume Boost Waterproof Mascara.

Essence's Get BIG! Lashes Vomlume Boost Waterproof Mascara.
Php 189

I am a huge fan of mascaras but unfornunately for a student who doesn't earn anything at all, I have to save up money to buy things that I really want so even if I wanted a nice but expensive mascara, I can't get it. I have to find a substitute for it.

This Essence Mascara is perfect for thin or thick lashes because if you have thin lashes, this mascara gives it volume and makes it look thicker and longer. If you already have thick lashes, this is also good because it emphasizes them.

It is perfect for every occasion since it is waterproof. Whenever you feel sporty but wanted a little makeup on, this is the product to use since it doesn't smudge. Feel like crying? Let those tears fall without ruining your mascara!

The brush is perfect for adding volume to your lashes!

I think this is the cheapest waterproof mascara that I can find. And it is really waterproof so it lasts all day long . However, be very careful in washing the product away because it is really hard to remove. If you scratch too hard, some lashes may fall off. I recommend that you use makeup remover to wash it away.

Essence is a UK brand and is available at SM Makati.