NOTD: Feeling like a Rockstar

My nails haven't been painted for about 3 weeks now and I just missed playing with my nail polishes, so I decided to glam up my nails today.

When I look at this, it kinda gives that Rockstar feel to it, thus the title..hehe It was really messy to apply since the red and black polish are kind of hard to clean up since they stain a bit. I'm just glad it turned out looking somewhat neat.

Products used

Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color in Metallica

Wet n Wild Fantasy Makers Nail Color in Midnight Madness

Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color in French White

Wet n Wild Fantasy Makers Nail Color in Hot Blooded

Wet n Wild Quick Dry Top Coat

Dotting Tool

until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Etude House Fresh Nailwash Safe VS The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Nail Polish Remover

So here's the thing, I've been using the Etude House Fresh Nailwash Safe Nail Color Remover for a while now and I've been loving it so far, but I had to try out the Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Nail Polish Remover when I read Nikki's (askmewhats) review about it. So, I decided to compare the two.

Here's a quick review on the Etude House Fresh Nailwash Safe Nail Color Remover
- inexpensive, retails at Php 98.00
- this pink variant smells really good
- doesn't leave white casts
- doesn't make my nails dry
- removes nail polish effectively

Here's a quick review on The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Nail Polish Remover

- inexpensive, retails at Php 95.00
- has a fruity scent like strawberry
- doesn't leave white casts
- doesn't make my nails dry
- removes nail polish effectively

Here's the Difference between the two

- The Face Shop nail polish remover is slightly cheaper than the Etude House Nailwash
- both really smells good but the The Face Shop smells much sweeter
- both comes in a 100 ml bottle
- both has a cute Pink packaging
- the lid on both removers has small holes but The Face Shop one has a smaller diameter which mean less spillage
- the Etude House remover comes in a regular twist cap while The Face Shop comes in a childproof cap which you need to press down and twist counter clockwise to open.
- both does a good job of removing nail polish easily
- both does not leave white casts after using
- both does not leave my nails dry but the Etude House remover feels much more moisturizing

My Verdict, although I find that the Face Shop nail polish remover has better packaging, I like the Etude House nail polish remover better because of the milky-ish formula it has which leaves my nails moisturized.

I would definitely recommend both nail polish removers since they both have good quality, but I'd prefer to repurchase the Etude House nail polish remover.  It's really just a matter of preference. :D

Till next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

RBBH Look: Metallic Blue Smokes

This is part 2 of the Smokey Look Series I mentioned before on the previous look I created, the Green Smokey Eye which you can also check out HERE.  This time I made it a little more dramatic and kind of a sexy look with big curly hair.

Here's a closer look in the eye makeup

Products Used

for the FACE
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

Maybelline Mineral Power Foundation in Natural Beige
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Sand
Fanny Serano Two-Way Cake Foundation in Chino
Dollface Cosmetics Blush Palette

Wet n Wild Matte Bronzer in Medium (contour)
 ELF Beauty Encyclopedia Face Edition (highlight)

ELF Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Luminance (highlight)

for the EYES
Dollface Cosmetics 88 color Avante Garde Palette
ELF Studio Eye Primer
Etude House Oh'm Eye Lash Double Up Volume Mascara
Styli Style Flat Eyeliner in Tokyo (for brows)
Wet n Wild Khol Eyeliner Pencil in Black
Everbilena Advanced Single Eyeshadow in Black

for the LIPS
NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss in Nude Pink

Eye Diagram for your Guide

Colors used for your Reference

and voila you are ready to Party!

I also added a cream highlight on the cheekbone area before I applied my pink powder blush. Then topped it with the ELF Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Luminance to set the highlight. You have the option to use false eyelashes to make your eyes even more dramatic.  I then made big wavy curls to my hair for added volume. I hope you like it. :D

Till next time.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

Shoe Love! 4-inch Wedge

I know that I don't really make posts about shoes, but I just had to share this with you ladies. I found this 4 inch wedge sandals while I was browsing through the size 10 isle at Payless Shoe Source (Ayala Center Cebu). The retail price was Php 1,250.00 and I was lucky enough to know that particular wedge was on sale for Php 699.00 only. So I quickly tried it on and paid for it without second thoughts. :D

This is my first ever 4-inch wedge! If you've read from my older post, I mentioned that I'm such a big fan of FLATS and I have several pairs of them. When I tried on that wedge, I honestly thought it would hurt like hell since it is 4 inches in height, but it surprised me when I actually felt comfortable wearing it. So, I'm quite happy with this pair of wedge sandals by FIONI.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

REVIEW: Charm Luxe Retractable Kabuki

Just found another makeup brush I'm in love with, the Charm Luxe Retractable Kabuki.  I've been using a generic retractable kabuki which I found at our local department store and I ditched it right away without having second thoughts when I got my hands on this brush.

Product Info from Beauty & Minerals

For girls on the go who love stuffing their stuffs in their bag, the Charm Luxe Retractable Kabuki is the perfect travel companion, and perfect trophy makeup item in your bag! Like the Charm Luxe Kabuki, the Luxe Retractable Kabuki is made of synthetic, vegan hair, that glides like velvet no matter how much you buff it on your skin!

Retail Price: Php 580.00

look at how lush this is.

What I like about it...

* reasonably priced, so worth your money

* comes in this elegant and luxurious gold casing

* very handy, fits perfectly in my makeup bag

* super soft, it's the softest retractable brush I've ever tried

* perfectly dense, not like other retractable brushes that are flimsy

* the synthetic hair used is very fine

* doesn't shed even after washing

What I don't like about it...

* none, it's the most perfect retractable kabuki for me.

My rating: 5 / 5

I bring this with me everyday, so I really love this brush. I use it for my powder foundation and blushers. I just love how soft, fluffy and dense this brush is. Would I recommend this? Hell Yeah! Visit Beauty & Minerals website and check it out HERE.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

300 Followers Giveaway (CLOSED)

Hey ladies, it's finally time to do a Giveaway! weee. First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to all the followers and readers of my blog. It never even crossed my mind that I would reach this many readers. (300 is already a big number, well at least for me). So in order to celebrate, here's a mini giveaway for you.

Here's How to Enter:

Required (1 entry)

You must be a follower of my blog via GFC

What kind of posts do you like about my blog?

Email Address

For Additional Entries

Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about my giveaway +2

Like my Facebook Page and share my giveaway on your wall +2

Make a blog post about my giveaway + 2

Place the image above on your sidebar and link back to my giveaway +2

subscribe to my Youtube channel +1

Open to Philippine Residents only, ends on Oct. 10, 2011 at exactly 11:59 PM

There is only one lucky winner.

Prizes are:

Elf Beauty Encyclopedia Everyday Eye Edition

Elf Essenstials Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

Elf Studio Stipple Brush

Maybelline Fruity Jelly Lipgloss in Wild Cherry

Revlon Colorstay Mineral Lipglaze in Everlasting Blus

Revlon Colorstay Lipstick in Smoothest Wine

Kiss Beauty All Over Baked Blusher Ball

Cosmetic Sharpner

Towel Ring (headwear)

Etude House Face Mask in Lemon

Etude House Essence Mask Vitamin C

The Face Shop Collagen Essential Mask Sheet

Skin Food Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

Watsons Moisturising Facial Mask in Cucumber

Long Necklace Handbag

A Pair of Owl Earrings

Charm Bracelet

An Owl Ring

This is Open to Philippine Residents only, ends on Oct. 10, 2011 at exactly 11:59 PM

Please comment below in this format:

GFC Name:
Answer:
Email:

Followed on Twitter? if Yes
Twitter Name:
Tweet Link:
Liked my Facebook Page? if Yes
Facebook Name:
Link of Facebook Wall post:
Link of blog post:
Blog link for posting on sidebar:
Youtube Name:

You will all get a chance to have a total of 10 entries.
Goodluck everyone!

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

RBBH Look: Matchy Matchy

I recently noticed that there's a new trend in the runway. It's the Matchy makeup. Where the all the colors used for the models from the eyes, cheeks and lips match. At first I never thought that Matchy makeup could look so good. But while I was staring at some runway models' faces they all looked beautiful.

So here's my attempt on a Matchy Makeup, I actually wore this look for work. Nobody even noticed that I was wearing matching makeup LOL! So guess, it does look good when worn right especially if you choose the correct hue which compliments your skin tone.

I went ahead and chose to use orange hues. I used a matte orange eyeshadow from my LA Colors Mineral Spa Palette for both my eyes and cheeks. Then I used my Revlon Colorstay Mineral Lipglaze in Never Ending Nude for my lips. I then applied a highlighter on my cheekbone area, for an added glow.

The look turned out well and best part is, it's so easy to do.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

REVIEW: Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush

Here's another one of my favorite brushes that I just have to share with all of you. It's the Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush! Been using this everyday ever since I got it. It's the perfect multifunctional face brush.

Product Info from Beauty & Minerals

As mineral foundation demands to buff, buff, and buff, create that flawless face with the perfect buffing mineral foundation/powder brush, the Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush!

Created with densely packed synthetic bristles, The Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush ensures you a wonderful time in front of your vanity mirror as you enjoy the silky softness of the Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush, and see flawless results with it! Ultra soft, but firm bristles work their way into perfection!

The Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush is great for applying loose mineral foundation, or pressed foundation, to ensure even, buildable, flawless coverage on the face!

Retail Price: Php 600.00

What I like about it...

* reasonably priced
* available locally
* it's pink! everyone loves pink!
* super soft
* perfectly dense, just what you need when buffing.
* it's not streaky at all, whether I use a liquid, powder, or cream foundation
* gives an air brushed effect, just buff buff buff!
* the synthetic hair doesn't bleed nor shed
* very easy to wash, since the handle isn't made of wood, you don't need to worry about soaking it wet
* the size and length of the brush perfectly fits in my makeup bag
* it's an excellent dupe for the Sigma F80, Yay!

What I don't like...

* It doesn't come with a plastic brush cover, like other face brushes do.

My rating: 4.5 / 5

 Comparison with the Sigma F80 Flat Top Brush

Overall I really love this brush. Would I recommend this? Yes Yes Yes, Definitely! I'm telling you guys, you should go grab this brush, it's just an amazing face brush, and what's better is that it's available locally and it's more affordable than the Sigma F80. :D

Click HERE to check out Charm Brushes.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

RBBH Look: Green Smokes

Hello ladies, I haven't posted a look for a while now and I recently had free time, so I played with makeup again. LOL. Anyway, I want to make this into a Smokey Look Series. I'm starting my smokey eye look project with a Green Smokey. Enjoy!

Products Used

for the FACE

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Sand

Maybelline Clear Smooth All in one Shine Free Cake Powder in Sand Beige

Avon Smooth Minerals Blush in Blushed

 ELF Beauty Encyclopedia Face Edition

for the EYES

Dollface Cosmetics 88 color Avante Garde Palette

Laura Mercier Eye Primer

Etude House Oh'm Eye Lash Double Up Volume Mascara

Styli Style Flat Eyeliner in Tokyo (for brows)

Wet n Wild Khol Eyeliner Pencil in Black

Everbilena Advanced Single Eyeshadow in Black

for the LIPS

Prestige Classic Lipstic in Melba

Sinful Colors Lip gloss in Milk Tea

I know I know, I totally look sleepy with a fake smile in this photo, because I did this at 1:00 AM, LOL!

This is it for now.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

REVIEW: Charm Pro Stippling Brush

I've always been curious about the quality of Charm brushes from Beauty & Minerals ever since I read about them from various beauty blogs. Now that I finally got my hands on a few of their brushes, I've been using it since then. It's really surprising to have found such high quality makeup brushes from a local brand here in Philippines. So, here's my two cents about the Charm Pro Stippling Brush.

Product Info from Beauty&Minerals
The Charm Pro Stippling Brush comes with their Charm PRO Makeup Brush line. Professional makeup brushes for makeup artist, for the ultimate makeup lover.

This particular brush comes with their 21 pc. Professional brush set which retails for Php 3,450.00

What I like about it...

* reasonably priced
* the size of the handle is perfect
* really fine dual fiber brush
* doesn't shed, no matter how many times you wash it, seriously!
* very soft, I compared it with my elf stippling brush but this is way softer.
* less streaky, when compared to the elf stippling brush
* blends out cream blushes easily

What I don't like...

* none :)

My rating: 4 / 5

compared to the elf studio stippling brush

I'm really impressed with this Stippling Brush, it does the job. So, I don't need to look for the expensive MAC or Sigma Stippling brush anymore. I already said goodbye to my ELF Studio Stippling Brush. LOL! Would I recommend it? Definitely :D

Don't forget to check out Charm Makeup Brushes at Beauty & Minerals.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

What's in my Make-up Kit

This is in response to Raine of Lil Ole Moi's TAG of What's in my makeup kit.  I apologize that it took so long to post this, I was preoccupied with so many things and I almost forgot about it. I'm just glad I remembered LOL.

Well I'll cut you ladies some slack and just get on with it. No more blabbing from me. hehe

I'm currently using a makeup bag from Clinique and I know it clearly needs to be washed...LOL

here are the items:
1. Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Shine Free Cake Powder with SPF 25 in Sand Beige (available in Asia only)
2. Avon Smooth Minerals Blush in Blushed
3. Retractable Kabuki Brush
4. Elf Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara
5. Rimmel London Lasting Lipstick in Aztec
6. Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Papaya
7. Wet n Wild Liquid Layers Lipgloss in Kandi Korn
8. Marionnaud N38 Angled Brush with spoolie
9. G-Lish Definer Bursh
10. Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Sand
11. Etude House Oh'm Eye Lash Double Up Volume Mascara
12. Cetphil Moisturizing Cream
13. LA Colors Trio Eyeshadow
14. Wet n Wild Eyeliner Kohl Pencil in Black
15. Everbilena Black Eyeshadow
16. Alba un-petroleum plant powered lip care cherry lip balm with SPF 18 (can't be found on the video above because I left it at my office desk. hehe)

Whew! I just realized that I really do bring a lot in my makeup bag.

Don't forget to drop by Raine's blog "Lil Ole Moi" and take a peek at her makeup kit too. :)

This is it for now.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

REVIEW: Silka Papaya Whitening Body Wash

I've been loving body washes lately and Silka Papaya Whitening Body Wash is the third brand of body wash I've tried. The first one was Johnson's Body Care Naturally White Daily Moisturizing Wash and second one was the Dove Beauty Body Wash Go Fresh in Energizing. So far I've been loving them all. But here's my two cents on the Silka body wash.

What I like about it...

* inexpensive, retails around Php 45.00
* easily available on all supermarkets and groceries
* smells really good
* a little goes a long way, I emptied out my 100ml bottle after a month.
I just need a few drops on my shower puff and it lathers really well
* it really does lighten my skin naturally,
I was soaked in the sun during my brother's Pre-nup video shoot and worst part is I forgot to apply sunblock. So, my skin really darkened. After a week of usage I noticed that it lightened a bit and after finishing up the whole bottle, my skin color is back to normal. :D
* it very moisturizing, so if you have dry skin, this one's perfect.
* no allergies experienced
* Philippine made 

What I don't like...

* none that I can think of. :)

My rating: 4 / 5

I don't want to give this a perfect score because it could definitely use some improvements like adding micro beads to the formula or something like that. This really is a good body wash considering the very affordable price. Will definitely recommend this to you ladies.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***