A Breathable Flawless Foundation: Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation Review

I love having luncheons with friends, its a quick way of getting a breather in between my very (now) hyper work days. But after a short walk from where my lunch party was back to my office, which is by the way very near, I was just sweating buckets. I totally have to consent that indeed S-U-M-M-E-R is here. 

Got me thinking that I should revamp my makeup routine to fit the season more. Something more light weight and breathable for my skin. Cue in the first item in the sunshine bag, the Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation.   

The Benefit Hello Flawless has been in the market for quite some time already and has been reviewed by other bloggers as one of the top medium coverage foundation in the mid-priced level. I didn't join the bandwagon then as I felt medium coverage just wouldn't cut it with my very oily skin. Good thing the weather made my regular foundation too sticky feeling or I wouldn't have the push to finally see why other beauty bloggers are raving this product.

Bobbi Brown Makeup Master Class

I believe education is the key to greatness, I know sounds very in tune with the graduation theme happening right now. But really, I've never been the type that just accepts one way to get things done, but rather more of constantly looking for other ways to make it more doable (or in the usual case quicker and enjoyable ) in my mind. So when Bobbi Brown announced that they're giving 10 lucky girls to join the Bobbi Brown Makeup Master Class with their international makeup artist Felix Nguyen, I readily jumped at the chance and had a dozen eggs prepared for special offering at Sta. Clara!

LOL! Anyway, turns out I didn't need to pull some strings as I squealed in delight in finding out that I got picked. Oh lucky stars! How bright you shined that night! Anyway, here's what happened on that glorious day indeed. 

Felix showcased how to create 3 amazing looks; the Pretty Natural, Pretty Radiant and the Pretty Bold. I loved how simple it was to re-create the looks and how wearable they are any time. Felix stressed the importance of taking care of your skin and how you should prepare it as it serves as the foundation of your makeup.

He also educated us on the proper use of color correctors and concealers. Now, if only I can afford the BBU palette which he was wielding like a warlock's book that can magically make eye bags disappear I'd be the happiest gal in the world. Imagine, 13 shades of corrector, 14 shades of creamy concealer and 20 shades of foundation stick in one handy palette. No wonder it costs USD$ 250.00 (yes, that's almost 15k for you). Well, a girl can dream (le sigh!).

Match your Brush Up

So, how to makeup artists achieve that amazing foundation coverage? Is there something special with their hands? Their techniques? You'd be amazed at how a simple correct choice of makeup brush can help you get that perfect coverage you've always wanted. Thanks again to the amazing team of The Beauty Department for sharing this great info!

Quest for The Red: CoverGirl Outlast Lip Color

I know Valentines day has long gone past, but for me red can never go out of style. In my quest for the perfect red lipstick, lets's take a look at the one good contender, the CoverGirl Outlast Lip Color.

This lip color promises 16 hours of color that stays true even undergoing the strain of a hearty dinner, a nice glass of wine, an intense workout and get this, even some frisky lip smacking! Those are some big words that can make you turn into a doubting Thomas.

The secret they say lies on the easy 2 step formula. First, is the lip color which you can apply as liberally as you want. No need to do the press the lips together to spread. 

Win Your Favorite Ellana Minerals with their Flash Facebook Giveaway!

Ellana's having a Flash Giveway! Get a chance to score the Top Choice product of Ellana simply by commenting on their Facebook post with your favorite product. 

If you ask me, I absolutely adore their new Pressed Mineral Foundation. Same coverage as their regular loose foundation with out the hassle of powder flying around. Anyway like Ellana Cosmetic's Page and join the giveway here or by clicking the image above. 

The Connection Lost

I remember crying my eyes out over coffee to a girl friend how uninspired I've become and vindictive I am turning into. Clearly very emotional of the changes in my life that I absolutely didn't want to be, I went to her to confide everything hoping that somehow, she may be able to help me in figuring out why this is happening.

In the middle of my very impassioned monologue, she pull's out  her phone and takes a photo of her cupcake to Instagram. Seeing her do that just made my tears zip back to my eye sockets faster than a speeding train. In my mind I felt like, seriously?! That cake is so much more important than what I'm sharing to you?! (Though when I saw the photo the next day, I was like "so pretty!") But really, we may seem so connected with each other because of the ease of communicating through our phones that we actually fail to see how disconnected we've actually physically become with the people we love.

Anyway, don't believe me? Here's a video to show how stupid you actually look staring at your phone.

1st Ever Haul Post: The Shiseido Hoarding

I generally shy away from posting hauls. I kinda feel its a lazy way of blogging all the stuff you got just you know, for the sake of posting it. Then like everything else you dump on the side and totally forget testing it. This is of course based on experience, like the coming soon post I did a couple of months ago. I'm half way through the tube of my Revlon lipstick and still have not made a proper review.

Anyway, though I've sworn off doing another coming soon post, I just cannot help but share my Shiseido haul! It's just too great that it would be selfish of me not to show you guys!

I know right? MAJOR haul alert. I can be even accused of hoarding on some of the things. Here's a break down of the stuff I got.

Foundations:
The Hydro -Liquid compact refills (which I so nice as it's in cream form then transforms into powder) and my all time favorite Pore Refining foundation.

 

Can I Move to Thailand Because Sephora Just Got "Divergent"?

Call me melodramatic for wanting to move to Thailand just for Sephora, but you don't understand! You just can't! Only us with equal aptitude for different factions understands the drive to take part of this special offering found only in Sephora stores. Okay, I know I'm a tad bit overemotional but if you're like me and the millions of rabid followers of the book Divergent (and now brought to the big screen) you would rush like Dauntless as they catch the speeding train.



Sephora has just announced their line of Divergent makeup that will be released in their store this March. It includes a Multi-Piece Collectors Kit, which carries eyeshadow and blush sets, custom shade lip gloss and double ended makeup brush. This retails at $59.50USD.