IUNIK Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil | REVIEW

Hey lovelies!

Two months ago Iunik kindly sent me one of the products that I have been wanting to try from their skin care line. 

This product is the Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil.

I love Iunik’s philosophy. Curating skin care products focusing mainly on minimalism. Packaging wise, ingredients wise. It’s all in a minimalist approach.



So what is *Iunik’s Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil? 

Based from the name itself, this product is a cleansing oil w/ 94% Pure Plant Oil ( Port Marigold - “Calendula” flower extract ). 

This product claims to:

-Hydrate
- Sooth Skin
- Control Oil - Water Balance
- Aids in pore care

This cleansing oil is good for all skin type & the brand only used the safest ingredients incorporated in this product (calendula flowers, sunflower seed oil, jojoba seed oil, cananga odorata flower oil, canola oil & Queensland nut oil). Just amazing ingredients isn’t it?

Feedback:

I have used this cleansing oil day & night for a week & I must say that I can’t really fault it. It’s done it’s job by totally clearing out my full make up. Used it to clean the remnants of my skin care left over from my night time routine & even used it as a make up brush cleanser!

It’s totally done its job. And I' am totally happy of the effect of it on my skin. Never experienced any breakouts or sensitivity. Made my face moisturize every after use. No dryness or whatsoever. 

I only use one pump as I find it already enough on my bare face. Two pumps if I have a full make up on depending on how clean I want my face.

Although, as much as I want to tick all for this to be a perfect product, I can’t for 2 reasons. 

I just find the oil to be on the thicker side compare to the other three cleansing oils that I have tried before. 

Also, this doesn’t have any perfume-y scent but has the “canola oil” scent if you know what I mean. 

I don’t MIND these two but I just want to put it out there.

 Again, this is just my opinion. Each to their own as you know it. 

A substantial reason for it’s thickness though is it doesn’t emulsify on a semi moist hand. As we all know we need to put this on a dry hand to avoid emulsification but good thing about this product is it DOESN’T! 

Unless until of course you are finally off to wash it. It comes off straight away & no oiliness left on the face. So that’s still a WIN - WIN isn’t it? 

Repurchase? Yes! Definitely!

Have you tried this cleansing oil before?

*Product gifted by brand. But all views & opinions are my own. 

#iunik #iunikph #kbeauty#kbeautyproducts#kbeautyproductsph #skincareluxury#luxeskin #abcommunityph#abcommunity #discoverunder3k#awomansmodedevie

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Thank you for reading guys. I hope you like my detailed review. 

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Yours,

Kathy

Commleaf Rose Sleeping Mask I Review

Hi everyone!

I am finally back to give you another review.

This time it's about the well hyped up Korean beauty product from Commleaf - the Rose Sleeping Mask.

Before we start let me first thank the amazing team behind Commleaf, who kindly sent a few products to try out in exchange for an honest opinion.

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So what is the Rose Sleeping Mask?

The Commleaf Rose Sleeping Mask is a brightening and anti ageing over night mask. It is infused with 70% rose water and rose petals that replenishes lot of moisture at the same time revitalising the skin for a smooth and supple finish.

This product claims to:
- deeply moisturise
- reduce signs of ageing
- make the skin texture soft and over all brightens the skin tone

The Rose Sleeping Mask is in a good 50 ml size which you can use with a silicone brush. This product retails for $33.00/GBP 25.00

Check out Commleaf's website for their products and new launches.

And they can also be found on Style Korean's website.
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Commleaf Rose Sleeping Mask

Texture: jelly type with rose petals 
Colour: Pink
Usage: You can use a thick layer if you want to use it as an overnight mask or a thin layer to use it as a moisturizer

My feedback:

- Packaging wise, this product is indeed very pretty. Although I think they can change the white sticker packaging to a frosted type packaging (writing down all the info on the back part in bold letters so it is still visible at the same time showcasing the beauty of the product (which people nowadays are so into and they easily get attracted to).

- Texture wise as I said it is in a jelly consistency (this always reminds me of that French Reserve - Bonne Maman

- Scent is superb! A mixture of strawberry & rose. Just therapeutic for me tbh.

- I love that this product achieves its claims. I have used this three times in a span of two weeks and the results are always awesome.

- I use this product in two ways:
a. Making it my last step (only applying a thin layer) on a full night time routine sealing my serums and oil and waking up to a supple, non greasy hydrated skin.
b. I use it on its own by applying a thick layer - waking up to a brighter looking and deeply moisturised skin.

This Commleaf Rose Sleeping Mask has definitely nailed it for me. From the minimslidtic packaging , texture and scent and its availability to actually achieve its claims - this product is definitely on point. No wonder people raves about it so much.

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Have you tried this sleeping mask before? If you do, do tell me about your experience down below ;)

Thank you once again to the Commleaf PR Team for this amazing product.


Disclaimer: This product is gifted, but all views and opinions are 100% my own.

#commleaf #kbeauty #kbeautylover



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Thank you so much for reading guys. I hope you enjoyed this review. See you again on the next one :)


xoxo
Kathy

Review | Ayo Soap Premium Whitening Soap

Whitening soap is a common thing in the Philippines.

Almost everyone wants to have that fair beautiful porcelain skin. I don't know what it is-  but it is the norm here. Probably because of the influence of the celebrities or could be because if you have a whiter skin it shows what status of life you have.

A few weeks ago, I was #gifted by Ayo Soap their ultimate whitening soap. It was the *Ayo Premium Whitening Soap in Tomato and in Tamarind.

Let's take a deeper look on the story behind Ayo Soap.

Ayo soap is a revolutionary Beauty and Wellness Soap with Advanced Alphaglow® Complex. It has the perfect blend of nature and breakthrough skin whitening technology. Ayo combines whitening and anti oxidant ingredients from botanical plants that is safe to use for the skin, making it more even toned, visibly whiter and glowing.

All the ingredients are non harmful and is good for any skin types. Ayo soap can also be used long term.

Whitening soap is never new to me. I started using one when I was in university. Plus my mum also uses so many  so I basically learn about it from her.

With my very sensitive skin, and the skin type that I have which is prone to allergies and eczema, looking for the "right" whitening soap is indeed a harsh task.

My skin literally itches, or gets red patches if the soap has harsh chemicals on it. It will only take a maximum of two days for me to identify whether that soap is good for m skin or not.

With Ayo, my skin never felt any harsh reactions. I waited for a few days but luckily no reactions at all. I think it's because of their indigenous botanical ingredients.

I noticed that my skin loves it. The scent of the soap is not overwhelming. It's more fresh than that usual chemical type scent that you get from whitening soaps.

It has brightened my skin and I feel like it slowly helps in fading my eczema marks. Ayo claims to provide that fast whitening experience. That for me didn't happen. Only because my skin is meticulous that  I need to use the product long term to see results.

The important thing is that this soap never gave my skin any harsh or allergic reactions. I used this one time on my face too and it was never drying. It didn't irritate my skin too which is what I expect from this soap.

So far Ayo soap in Tomato has only given me good effects despite the slower whitening process (all skin are different, products act differently on each type of skin).

I have been using this everyday and is part of my bath essentials.

I can't wait to try the Tamarind variant after using up the Tomato variant.

Also, Ayo has a sister and it's the Jabon Jabon. The PR Team of Ayo Soap has kindly sent me two variants of the *Jabon Jabon soaps - Forest Fern & Wild Orchid (very kind and generous of them).

I opted to use the Forest Fern first and all I can say is I'd definitely exchange this for the current sensitive type soap that I am using.

The ingredients to mention a few: Tea Tree Oil, Guava Extract and Grape seed Oil are for me the best ingredients that you can combine to create an amazing clean soap - meaning it is free from harsh chemicals and ingredients not good for your skin. Also this range is cruelty free.

I only have the best experience using Jabon Jabon and this is definitely worth every penny - no lies about it.

If you want to know more about Ayo and Jabon Jabon please feel free to check out their website Ayo Premium Whitening

Have you tried Ayo & Jabon Jabon soap yet?


Credit: Thank you so much Ayo Soap PR Team for the opportunity to try out your products.

*PR GIFTED. All opinions are my own.

Avarelle Acne Cover Patch Review

Hello lovelies!!!

This is a celebratory post. Why? Because I finally received my first international PR from this sweet brand Avarelle Cosmetics.

So today I'm going to introduce you guys to this brand and tell you all the know how.

My Acne Defense Team: featuring Avarelle Acne Patch. Check the post on Instagram

What is *Avarelle Acne Cover Patch

- it is an overnight patch designed to absorb the pus in your pimple & basically stop bacteria from spreading to your pores making your pimple less red, inflamed & irritated.

- It has tea tree & Calendula oil which has powerful antiseptic properties that helps in killing so many strains of bacteria's & fungi

- It has different patch sizes to cater for your pimple needs (small - XL)

- it has an easy peel design, drug free, blends w/ the skin, protects your pimple from dirt & most of all it has a re-sealable packaging to protect your patches from moisture & dirt.

Check this review on Instagram

FEEDBACK:

Since receiving this yesterday I have been totally wanting to try it straight away. I was so happy because I have been seeing this around & has so many good reviews. And last night I finally get to use it on those two zits on my nose. A stubborn healing bump on my chin & one that is just healing down but still has redness & a little pain on it.
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Moving forward to this morning I noticed that the zits on my nose has calmed down a bit. Redness is slightly lesser compare to yesterday. And it looks way better. The stubborn bump has lowered down & the redness & irritation on the other zit is gone. 

I am lucky because I never experience crazy acne on my skin & I only get one or two once in a while during & or after my period.
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This patch is indeed very useful & will be helpful for me especially during the red days. I can’t wait to try this on a new fresh breakout though. But so far so good.
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Btw. Liana of Avarelle cosmetics didn’t oblige me to create a review on these products. I wrote this on my willingness to inform you guys that their product is actually helpful & this is my truest opinion about it. Thank you Liana for sending these patches over.
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Avarelle cosmetics is currently not available here in the Philippines, but don’t fret as they are trying to make it available in different countries soon. For now, you can find them on Amazon. Also, they just launched some new patches. One w/ Salicylic Acid & the AM/PM Spot patch.

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Update: January 2019

Last December I had a horrible flare up of eczema. Since I had the large patches I thought I'd have them useful to cover my red rashes on my upper chest. It helped it by soothing the area and lowering down the redness.

I now conclude that Avarelle Patches are not only good for acne. It's also okay to use on allergies and scratches or mosquito bites. It soothes it and you don't end up touching or scratching that area making it worse and irritated.

*PR GIFTED. But all views and opinions are my own.

#avarellecosmetics #avarelle #prgifted #pr #skincareproducts #patches #acnepatch #awomansmodedevie #skincare

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Thank you!

Kathy
xoxo

My Simple Skin Care Routine

Hi lovelies!

Today I thought I'll share with you my simple skin care routine. I do this morning and night and I use the same products fro both day and night.

First step of course is finding what type of skin you have. Mine is oily. So I tend to look for products that will help minimise the oiliness of my skin especially my t-zone.

Second is to religiously use the same products to actually see if it has good or bad effects on your skin or if it actually moisturising your skin, making it really oily, hydrating it or of it is giving you break outs.

Third and lastly is to make sure that you pair your skin regimen with good amount of sleep and proper diet to make sure that you're not only giving your outer body a good look but also giving your inner body the proper nutrition to maintain good health and good skin :)


So let's now go forward to my skin care routine.

Cleanse:

It is a must for me to cleanse after waking up and before going to bed. Imagine all the dirt that you'll be bringing in to bed if you don't cleanse. All the pollution outside that you leave on your skin will have a bad effect afterwards.

- so for removing my make up at night I often use oil base make up remover. But since discovering micellar water I opted for that as the ingredients are more skin friendly.

Garnier  Micellar Water has been so effective in removing my make up and use it in just cleansing alone. But this isn't effective when you're removing your mascara and matte liquid lipstick. You need to have an oil base product to get rid of it.

I am currently trying the Lancome galateis douceur - this is a milky lotion type cleanser. I can't say that I am keen. It does somehow cleanse but not as clean as how the Garnier micellar water does. With Lancome you need to put a large amount of product to make sure that you cover and cleanse all the area.

L-R: Lancome Galateis Douceur. Garnier Micellar Water

Toner:

So after cleansing I am right down to toning.

What does a toner do to our skin?

Base on my research, a toner can 

1. shrink pores.
2.  It can restore your skins pH balance. 
3. Add a layer of protection
4. Adds up moisture on your skin
5. It refreshes your skin
6. It can prevent ingrown hair

L-R: Mamonde Rose Water Toner. PondsWhite Beauty Conditioning toner

Mamonde Rose Water toner

This is the first time that I have tried using this product. I've used this for a week now and so far I can't stop reaching for it. I find the rose scent relaxing, bu if you are not a fan of rose scent, then you need to skip this.

What I notice with this product is once it has sinked in to your face it gives you a really silky feel. I noticed how smooth my face was after application.

Ponds White Beauty Conditioning Toner

This product has been tried and tested for yearrrsss. I mean years and years. I have started using this way back university days, and 10 years after that I am still using it. Which only means how effective the product is to me that I keep on reaching for it and repurchasing it.

I have quite big pores and Ponds has helped in shrinking it out. After using Ponds I always get that fresh feeling. I feel like my face has been cleaned properly. Plus I love the cool feeling after putting the product on same as with the Mamonde Rose Water toner.

Mist:

It's only lately that I have incorporated mist in my skin care routine. I am not a believer of mist as I feel like toner will do the job.

So what is really the use of mist on our face?

Based on my research, incorporating mist in your skin regiment proves a great help in your skins hydration. It also acts as a sealant. To seal in moisture hence added hydration to your face/skin. It also helps your skin to have a good natural glow plus it keeps your make up intact. Although you need to remember that there are different kinds of mist, and that each has different uses and effect on your skin too.

Laneige Water bank Mineral Skin Mist

- As I said earlier, I have only just incorporated mist in my skin regimen. Laneige has a subtle scent that helps me kind of relax when I spray it on my face. It boost hydration to my face too and has a cooling effect which I love.

Serum:

Applying serum is the next part of my skin care routine. I find serum important as most of the ingredients found in it has anti ageing formula that helps smoothing fine lines and wrinkles (this is for a long term use).

I am currently shuffling two serums at the moment. I either use the other one at night and the other one during the day.

Olay Total Effects 7 in One Daily Serum

- I have been using this product since last year and it has prove its worth.
- the formula is more siliconey (I like it, don't get me wrong)
- it's non greasy and it's fast absorbing too
- so far I have no record of breakouts (nonetheless I've been messing up my sleep pattern & my diet)

Dior Capture Totale

- I have only been using this for over a month. Is it effective? I can't say much yet. Although I didn't have any break out on this too.
- this serum is more liquidy in nature. I try to just put three drops on my hand and then dab it all over my face. One thing that I notice though is I really feel fresh after applying this on my face.
- the scent is just luxurious - very Diorish type.
- it is said that it helps tighten your face. I can't comment on that yet as I still need to see if it has done that to me. I think I need more time to see if that part has already work on me.

Moisturiser:

Let's now head on to moisturizing. After applying my serum and having it sink in I will then head to applying my moisturiser. I am using three moisturisers at the moment.

What does moisturiser do to your face?

It is said that moisturiser can help in the preservation of our normal skin. It will  help the skin from getting to dry or too oily.

We also need to remember to pick the correct moisturiser for the type of skin that we have. Because if we pick the wrong one then it might just make our skin worst instead of actually making it better.

Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream

- same as the serum, I have been constantly using the Olay moisturiser. It is very lightweight but really effective.
- in the morning upon waking up I can feel that my skin is moistened and not dry.

Mamonde Moisture Ceramide

I am very much new to Korean Skin care. This and Laneig mist are the first Korean skin care that I've tried lately.

The Mamonde light cream has hibiscus ceramide plus that helps in providing boost of hydration and helps rejuvenates skin.

This product is very effective to people with dry skin. As for me who has oily skin and is currently using this - I still find this very effective. It still gives me the hydration that I need. The flowery scent made it more exciting for me. The product is lightweight too and it easily absorbs on your skin.

Clinique Moisturizing Lotion

I started using clinique skin care way back 2014. And I have loved it ever since. With this moisturiser, the first thing that I noticed was its thickness. Compare to the other two, you only need a little and it will go a long way. As for hydration, yes it provides me that too. It doesn't have any scent which I think is best for people with sensitive skin.






Lip Care:

And we are on the last bit f our skin care routine. To end it all up I also tend to give my lips some love. I have always been a lip balm lover so this was not difficult for me to do. Although I have only started doing this way back 2010. And it became a proper routine when i lived in England - putting lip balm on your lips is a must especially during the cold winter months (or else you'll end up with chapped or bleeding lips) which is the worst thing to happen.

As of the moment I have two lip balms that I've been shuffling.

1. Vaseline Lip Theraphy

- this has a rather thick texture compare to the ones in the tin.
- although it really helps in making your lips intact and it makes it hydrated too
- only downfall though is because of its thick consistency, you can still feel it in the morning upon waking up.
- but it's definitely doing the job

2. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

- again another first for me on this brand.
- the first thing that i noticed is the very lightweight texture of the product
- when you apply it on the lips it's just really soothing, non heavy and smells really good (which I love the most)
- it only took me one night to prove how effective this product is
- so far this is what I have been using everyday now and it has made my lips really soft and supple.

So that sums up my skin care routine. Very simple, as I don't want it too complicated because I want to make sure that I get to test the product properly to give me a good effect in the end.

The Skin Care Routine Steps aforementioned: 

*Cleanse
*Tone
*Mist
*Serum
*Moisturise
*Lip care

How about you? What is your skin care routine? 

Comment down below and please give my blog some love. Enjoy reading and until then again :)

Ciao Bellas!

Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick - Is it just like another liquid lipstick?

Hi darlings,

Sorry I have been MIA. I have been focusing on my instagram lately. I usually post my updates there. If you haven't please give it some love and follow me if you like @awomansmodedevie.

Anyhow, it's another review day today. I thought I'll review the Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick. I have with me the shade Loyalist. This is like the best nude that I have ever seen in the liquid lipstick world. It suits all skin tone.

So let's start with the packaging:

- the packaging is quite sleek and simple. It is actually the thing that attracted me.
- it has a doe-foot applicator that will help in precise application of the product.

How about the formulation:

- the formulation of this lipstick is quite thick
- you need to remember to scrub your lips before applying this as it helps the product to stay put and won't feel tacky and patchy later on
- also you can apply or dab powder or foundation on the lips so you won't feel the tacky feeling
- the drying effect takes a little bit longer. the "3 minute" frame time is very unrealistic. Base on my observation a good "7 to 10 minutes" is the perfect time frame to make sure that it has finally dried and has finally mattify.
- try not to rub your lips together while the lipstick is still on the drying process as it will flake off - this liquid lipstick is also prone to creasing so better stay your lips in idle position (lol)
- make sure to apply only a thin layer. if you go thicker, it's going to take longer for it to dry off
- even if the liquid lipstick has finally dried off, you can still feel the product on your lips. it's not lightweight.

How it looks like on first application.

When it has finally dried off and mattify

How it looks on my lips

The verdict:

- I personally love the shade, the packaging. The formulation is a bit meh. The long lasting power is good. It doesn't smudge which is what we need for our liquid lipstick. Although if you eat greasy food the lipstick will fade off

- also you need to remember to use oil based make up remover to remove this as any water based won't dent.

This all sums up my review. I am hoping to try other colours and I will have an update in here.

Thank you so much and I hope you love my review. Until then :)

Ciao Bellas!

Colour Changing Lip Balm Battle: Which is worth the HYPE?

Hi darlings!

I've been obsessing myself with lip balms lately and I've been specifically obsessing with the Dior Addict lip Glow.

Disclaimer: Photo not mine. Grabbed from E-bay for sample purposes only.

I've been seeing it everywhere! (Update: I have already purchase it last June 2018).

Instagram makes me want to purchase it but I' am dwelling the over the top price tag. I know there are a lot of good lip balms out there so I thought I need to search the internet for the closest dupe that I can find.

I heard somewhere that the Sephora Collection Color Adapting Lip Balm is the closest dupe for the Dior Addict Lip Glow.

First off. Let's talk about the Price Tag:

Sephora Collection Color Adapting Lip Balm is £18.60 *Amazon UK price (Php 871.00 *Sephora Ph price).

Dior Addict lip Glow is £26.00 *Boots UK price (Php 2,200.00 *Make Up Pro website price - at least almost £8.00 difference and almost Php 1300.00 in comparison to Philippine peso price (that is really a HUGE difference).!

Due to the fact that some make up products are not readily available in the Philippines - hence the excessive price range, online stores plummet their prices. Also there is only one Dior flagship store in the Philippines and it is located in SM Makati (update: They have a booth in SM Aura and that's where I got my Dior Lip Glow last June 2018 price is P1870.00).

Our country is compose of Island so it's somehow difficult to just jump on a plane to buy one make up in the metro, that's why people end up buying online and just bite the bullet.

Sephora has opened it's online shopping portal for Filipinos - that being so the make up junkies here has finally managed to get their hands on some items that aren't found locally.

So let's go to the Packaging:

Dior comes in a really chic packaging. The lip balm is cased in a pink packaging with  a silver button that has the "CD" initials on it. So classy and fancy looking.

Sephora comes in a sleek black case as you can see on my photo above. It has a pink lip icon which shows what the shade of the balm inside is.

And let's go to the most important thing - the FORMULATON:

Both balms when applied on the lips shows as clear and then changes to pinkish colour - depending on the pH level of your lips. The Sephora when applied to my lips is more tinted. But the Dior just shows a nice pink hue on my lips but not pale-ish (*take note I have a purple undertone and looks pale-ish whenever I don't wear any tinted lip balms).

The Dior addict lip glow has a vanilla-y scent while the Sephora Collection Color Adapting Lip Balm has a subtle honey scent but not really that noticeable compare to the Dior Addict Lip Glow.

Comparing on how it looks on my lips, there's a very minimal difference. Sometimes it looks like I have only used one lip balm.

And when it comes to APPLICATION:

Both lip balms glides on smoothly without tugging.

Which one is LONG WEARING?

Dior Addict Lip Glow is definitely long wearing compare to Sephora Collection Color Adapting Lip Balm.

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It is really so obvious that my heart belongs to Dior Addict Lip Glow but the price tag is over the top. Although you are paying for the quality of course and I mean look at that chic packaging.

While for the Sephora Collection Color Adapting Lip Balm which is only a little cheaper from Dior is also a good buy and a good day to day use lip balm. To be honest though a Nivea lip balm is worth every penny but if you are on a "splurging fabulous packaging spree" for a lip balm then go for Dior. If you want a dupe as close as Dior and doesn't want to cash out your hard earned money then get the Sephora. Both has it's own pros and cons.

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Okay so there you have it. You know where my heart belongs but practicality wise I'll get the dupe.

How about you? What are your insights of colour changing lip balms? Are they worth the hype?

Share your thoughts down below :)

Thank you and Ciao Bellas!

xoxo

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YSL Pure Chromatic 4 Wet & Dry Eye Shadows - My Oldest & Most Loved Eye Shadow

Hello lovelies!

How are you all doing? I hope you're having a fab time.

Before I start rambling about my favourite eye shadow, don't we all just have that on make up that we can't live without. Like a favourite lipstick, or a favourite foundation, a lip balm or a highlighter! Well for me it will be my quad eye shadow from YSL.

This quad eye shadow is the YSL Pure Chromatic Eye Shadows which was launched way back 2011! And no, I did't have this way that time. I've only managed to get this around 2014 and this was on sale! Yup, I said it SALE! I mean when I see SALE I don't think twice but I just rush straight away (silly me).

I spotted this baby in our local Debenhams and yes I purchased it straight away.

So let's now go to business.

What is YSL Pure Chromatic 4 Wet & Dry Eye Shadow?

YSL Pure Chromatic 4 Wet & Dry Eye Shadow was launched in 2011 and is said to be the must have colours for Summer 2011, this embodies the unexpected intensity of a summer in Paris where everything is just possible.

This quad eye shadow has a metallic appearance. The formulation is creamy and it can give an intense metallic look or a subtle look, depending on your preference.

For me, I always love to apply it subtly. The colours are so gorgeous and you can use them day or night. My daytime colours will be the pink, the taupe and the white. The pink shade may look intense but it is actually champagne-y. You can always blend it in to achieve the desired richness or intensity.  I like combining the pink with the taupe shade. I use white as my base. This combo is a daytime appropriate look but you can also pull this look on "going out on a dinner date look'. You know how men loves less make up (wink).

The darkest shade in the group is definitely for a smokey eye or let's party sultry eye look. I actually love using the darkest shade during the winter season especially because it gets dark really early.

These eye shadows can also be applied wet. I haven't tried that though. I always apply it dry. I just love how creamy the formulation.  It doesn't leave any residues on your under eye. And with a good base it can actually last you for hours. 

Since this is a quad eye shadow, this can also be a good make up to pack with when you travel. You have all the colours that you need. Day look to night look appropriate colours. This is really handy, not heavy and is easy to reach on. 

This is definitely a winner for me as I don't like bringing a massive eye shadow whenever I travel or  even to bring with you to work on a daily basis. 

I had this baby for almost four years now and it's still amazing, I still choose this every time I go out, even if it's just going for errands or brunching with friends.

The taupe shade is well dented (only shows how much I've been using it). I' am not sure if YSL is still selling this or if this is in their permanent range. I heard they have discontinued it, but I' am not really sure. I'd definitely love to get myself another one though (I mean if they still have it). 

How about you? What's your oldest but most loved make up?

Share it down below in the comments section :)

Enjoy reading!

Thank you.

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Ciao Bellas!

Shawill Perfect Lip Liner Pencil - Is it Up in the Lip Liner Game?

Hi lovelies!

Welcome back to my blog again.

Today I thought I'll talk about lip liners and how they change the lipstick game.

Who doesn’t want that full voluptous lips that Angelina Jolie have? I think all of us wants that bold full looking lips same as those women celebrity crushes that we swoon to.

If you know the lip liner game and how it helps enhances your lips, then  you are here for a treat.

I discovered this Shawill product when I watched one youtuber organising a massive haul of this brand. I've never heard of this brand before plus I wasn't really interested in local make up brands as  I' am into internarional brands may it be drugstore most especially high end.

Anyway I went to our local Watson’s (our version of Boots/Superdrug if you’re from the UK). And was checking out on some moisturisers and I spotted these lip liners. I swatched one shade which was Sienna and I fell in love with the shade straight away. I swatched two more shades and straight away decided on purchasing them. No questions asked.

The shades that I picked up are Sienna, Dark Salmon and Indian Red - all are pinky nude shade and the formulation is creamy upon swatching it on my hand. The shades are really beautiful and will definitely suite all skin colours.

Upon applying it on my lips I noticed how light it is compare to when you swatch it on your hand. I applied it a few more times to achieve the colour that I was trying to aim. So far so good. Aside from the fact that it gets a bit dry while on your lips - which is a bit weird as it seems creamy when I swatched it on my hand. (a video of the swatches are found on the highlight section in my instagram page: @awomansmodedevie)

A closer look. The two on both sides are almost the same in colour but they are totally different. 

And the swatches: L-R: 04 Indian Red, 05 Sienna, 06 Dark Salmon 

For the price tag of P59.00 (less than a £1.00) I would say it's totally worth the buy. If you are a lip liner lass then head down to your local Watson's and grab all the shade and experiment. I still need to do a wear test on these babies. Also I want to see on how this works on a  newly exfoliated lips. I bet it will give a much more decent job compare to your normal lip day. Anyhow, the packaging, the price tag, the value for money, the shade and the formulation are all good. So I recommend for you guys to try and add this on your lip liner stash. 

How to apply? You can  either over line your lips (which is what I do whenever I wear a matte lipstick or sometimes just put it as it is by lining and covering the whole lips with it). It gives your lipstick a lasting power. 

So I think that's all that I need to report on you guys. I hope you like my simple review.

Thank you so much for reading. Don't forget to check on my Instagram account @awomansmodedevie for the latest updates and for what I've been up to :)

How about you? What is your favourite drugstore lip liner that ticks all the box? 

Don't hesitate to comment down below :)

Ciao Bellas! 

Becca Highlighter - Is it a Miss or a Hit?

Hi again lovelies!

I' am back to give a quick review on my new highlighters that was kindly given to me by my dear cousin from the states.

 I have always wanted to try out the Becca highlighters for a long time. Youtubers was raving about the Becca x Jaclyn Hill champagne pop highlighter way back 2015, and I have been so curious about it. That was the first time I heard of the Becca cosmetics.

I thought back then that I won't be reaching for it that much. I already have blushers which has shimmer so I thought that it won't have much use, plus I don't see it ideal putting it above my blush on - I don't  know why but I really find it so weird back then.


So heading on to today's time - which is HIGHLIGHTER is Life (lol) it became a necessity for me to have one in my stash.

The one in the photos are the:

1. BECCA  Shimmering Skin Perfector Spotlight in shade Opal (tube) - this is a liquid highlighter. Very easy to use. I put it straight from the wand and dab it on the upper part of my cheeks plus this shade is really gorgeous. For me this is the perfect bare face just highlighter glow beach look. Yes, I said beach as this is just so ideal when you are on the beach with your nude face and just this highlighter as your make up. Indeed perfect for summer on the beach to have that amazing glow.

 Also you can use it as your day to day highlighter. I use this as like my base highlighter then top it up with the 2. BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured in shade Moonstone (this is a creamy formula once put on your face it becomes powdery but gives you a really nice glow with these two combined. Also dabbing this on your lips on top of  your lip balm gives your lips that ummpphh and gives it a nice shine. I tried it yesterday and I love it!

The third one is the 3. BECCA Light Chaser Highlighter in shade Opal Flashes Jade - this you can use as an eyeshadow too! It has an amazing silvery flash and it definitely catches so much light giving your face an amazing glow. I like this so much but make sure not to put a lot as it can really go intense.

Here is a closer look of the products:

And the swatches:

  

I hope you all liked my quick review of the BECCA highlighters that I own. I still need to get my hand on their newest launch, so hopefully when I get one I'll post my review straight away :)

How about you? What is your go to or your most favourite highlighter of all time?

Write down yours below in the comment section. Also you can follow me and be updated on what I am currently up to in my Instagram @awomansmodedevie 

Until then. Ciao Bellas! 

 

Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk - What's the hype all about?

Hello again lovelies!

People online, youtubers, bloggers, vloggers has all been talking about Charlottle Tilbury's new matte revolution lipstick Pillow Talk. Charlottle Tilbury has launched a lipliner of this colour and it was definitely a winner. Aside from what they said it to be a universal nude - which will suite every woman of different colour or race, it also is in a matte formulation. Women nowadays tend to love a lipstick that is nude and is also matte.

So because people has been crazily raving about this online, I thought why don't I jump in the new bandwagon and try this out. And Yes I definitely did! Since I am currently in the Philippines and Charlottle Tilbury doesn't have a counter accessible here, it made it a tad difficult for me contemplating whether I should really get it without trying or swatching it on first. But the more I contemplate about it the more I wanted to buy it, and lo and behold I did! Lol. Cheeky me. So here is the review.

The very first time I tried it on my lips (no exfoliating, no lip balm no lip liner no nothing) it turned out really brown on me. I think it's because I have a purple undertone which make the colour a bit deeper for me. It glides on smoothly because of it's creamy formulation. I also love the subtle vanilla-y smell on it which I think I like about a lipstick. I didn't like how it looks on me though. I think  ladies with lighter lip undertone (like the model in their website) suites it very well, and also because they have a lighter skin complexion. I just didn't get that excitement with Pillow Talk the way I did with Charlotte Tilbury's K.I.S.S.I.N.G range Bitch Perfect - this I love so much and it was my first lipstick from her range. Although they are of course two different lipstick with different formulation, still I just can't seem to understand what the fuss is all about.

So I tried using it again with a lip liner (not Charlotte Tilbury's) just to see if it will give me that beautiful colour that I saw on other bloggers and youtubers (I used the L'Oréal Infallible lip liner in
Pink, and the Max Factor 02 Pink Petal) I used it one at a time of course. With the L'Oréal lip liner it gave me the mauvey colour that I was looking for but just about. With the Max Factor the brown was still overpowering. I still need to try this with a gloss on top of it and see if it will achieve the colour that I was aiming for it to be. Also, maybe I need to purchase the lip liner in Pillow Talk so I can give the lipstick some sort of justice lol.

I exfoliated my lips properly and put on the lipstick on its own with no lip balm or what so ever. So this is how it looks like on me with a properly exfoliated lips.

I have naturally full looking lips so sometimes I don't need lip liner to make a statement.

As you can see it still looks a bit brown-ish. It might look like it has a bit of a pink undertone but in real life I still find it on the really brown side. I need to experiment more on this lipstick as I don't want it to go to waste.

Here is a swatch of the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Pillow

 Talk. Photos all taken in natural lighting. 

Overall rating:

Packaging - 👍🏻 (no girl would say no to a rose gold packaging) 

Creaminess - 👍🏻 (as it just glides on smoothly without tugging and doesn't leave your lips dry and chalky) 

Colour - 👎🏻 (only because it didn't suit me well, probably because of my purple undertone, and also I have seen and used a lot of nude-y type of lipstick some are even drugstore and I reach for It a lot) 

Price - 👎🏻 (Because it's not good for the wallet (lols). These high end lipstick are just so overpriced! I mean talking about the literal "high-end")

Also if you're all wondering if the lipstick is smudge proof then no it isn't. Because of it's creamy formulation, it easily smears and transfers when you drink on a cup  or when you eat. Putting a lip liner underneath will make it last longer. But will need reapplication after say four to 5 hours.  I say give your lips a good exfoliation. Dab a thin layer of balm on top of it then the lip liner of your choice , dab the beauty blender that you just used with your foundation then apply the lipstick. It will give a good colour and won't ssmudge  that much and will last for a good few hours. 

So there you go. That's the Charlottle Tilbury Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk 

Thanks for reading guys and I hope you like my simple review. 

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