My Simple Vanity Table Set Up Featuring Acrylic Makeup Organizers

My Simple Vanity Table Set Up Featuring Acrylic Makeup Organizers

I've always loved makeup but it wasn't until I'm working that I got to really and fully express my love for cosmetics, skincare, and other health and beauty products. In fact, even makeup organizers. And it wasn't until this moment—literally as I'm typing these words—that I realized how much I have accumulated that I don't even know where to put or store it.

Beauty On A Budget: Colourpop Cosmetics

Beauty On A Budget: Colourpop Cosmetics

I've always loved Colourpop Cosmetics ever since they launched in 2014. What's not to love? Quality cosmetics and skincare without breaking the bank, plus they're cruelty-free! 

My Biggest Beauty (Makeup and Skin Care) Haul To Date | NARS, Stila, Mario Badescu, Clarins, L'Occitane, Palmer's and more

My Biggest Beauty (Makeup and Skin Care) Haul To Date | NARS, Stila, Mario Badescu, Clarins, L'Occitane, Palmer's and more

It's the holiday season again, therefore, sales are everywhere. From the malls, bazaars and even online! Thank God for bonuses though, spending during holidays is not that painful on our wallets and bank accounts. Unfortunately for me, these sales are also my weakness. 

Colourpop Lippie Stix Grunge and Taurus review + swatches

Colourpop Lippie Stix Grunge and Taurus review + swatches

I love makeup. But I also love (or sometimes obsess in) caring for my skin. If you know me personally, you'll know that when I'm stressed, I break out. A lot. Random rash on my face starts appearing and worse, big zits. So until now, I lie low on makeup—I only use a brow pencil and powder, CC cream, lip tint (not even blush on my cheeks) and occasionally apply concealer for when I am feeling a little extra. However, on some days, I still miss wearing makeup and feeling a little extra. And my favorite look lately is the flushed look, which I match with my new Colourpop Lippie Stix!

Laneige Two Tone Lip Bar in Milk Blurring (No. 4) review + swatches

Laneige Two Tone Lip Bar in Milk Blurring (No. 4) review + swatches

Brand: Laneige

Product: Two Tone Lip Bar in Milk Blurring (No. 4)

Finish: High Glossy and Semi-Matte Lipstick

Price: (Bought in South Korea by my Uncle)

Korean dramas, music, fashion, and even beauty are still going strong in the Philippines. It's everywhere, and I really think that the hype isn't going to die anytime soon. It's just starting, so brace yourselves guys for more.

MAC Cosmetics Magic Of the Night lipstick in Enchanted review + swatches

MAC Cosmetics Magic Of the Night lipstick in Enchanted review + swatches

Brand: MAC Cosmetics

Product: Magic Of the Night in Enchanted lipstick (Limited edition)

Finish: Matte

Price: Php 1,100

I previously promised to share my lipstick collection, so here's another entry! This was launched about two years ago, but heck, I still feel like it's worth sharing. See for yourself and let me know. ;)

MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam Ariana Grande lipstick review + swatches

Beauty: MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam Ariana Grande lipstick review + swatches

Brand: MAC Cosmetics

Product: Viva Glam Ariana Grande lipstick (Limited edition)

Finish: Matte

Price: Php 1,000

It's been a while since I last posted a beauty-related entry. I've been swamped with work and music events, hence, a lot of posts about it. But anyway, here's another part of my Lipstick Collection, with swatches—MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam Ariana Grande lipstick!

MAC Cosmetics Cinderella lipstick in Royal Ball review + swatches

MAC Cosmetics Cinderella lipstick in Royal Ball review

Brand: MAC Cosmetics

Product: Disney's Cinderella in Royal Ball lipstick (Limited edition)

Finish: Lustre

Price: Php 1,000

2016 was a year of makeup hauls for me. There's so much makeup that I finally said to myself, I have to start posting it to my blog before they add up even more and lose the opportunity and time to do so. This 2017, I swear, is the year for more beauty and makeup reviews, so please bear with me! First off, is sharing my lipstick collection. I previously posted a couple of reviews and swatches of some from my collection and you may check it all in this link. Anyway, since the Beauty and the Beast live-action reboot premiere is just right around the corner and there's still no confirmed collaboration with Canadian makeup brand MAC Cosmetics, here is a piece from MAC Cosmetics x Disney's Cinderella collection instead.

Colourette Cosmetics' Starter Pak by Michelle Dy in "Boss Babe" review + swatches

Colourette Cosmetics' Starter Pak by Michelle Dy in "Boss Babe"

Last September, up and coming Filipino-owned Cosmetics Brand Colourette Cosmetics launched a lipstick bundle they collaborated with Filipino-Chinese Beauty Blogger and Youtube Vlogger, Michelle Dy! They're quite new in the beauty industry (they recently celebrated their first anniversary!) but they started making a buzz when they got Filipina-Australian Model Lily Maymac as their model and endorser almost a year ago. With a variety of killer lipstick shades, a great matte finish and knowing how to market their products to the Filipinas, Colourette Cosmetics sure know what they are doing!

Lime Crime Velvetines in Red Velvet review

Brand: Lime Crime 

Product: Lime Crime Velvetines liquid lipstick

Finish: Matte

Availability: Currently sold in online shops only

Price: Php 1,000 - Php 1,500

MAC Cosmetics Giambattista Valli lipsticks in Eugenie, Margherita and Charlotte review + swatches

MAC Cosmetics Giambattista Valli Collection - lipsticks in
Charlotte, Margherita and Eugenie (matte finish)

Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Product: Giambattista Valli Collection Lipsticks
Price: Php 1,100 (approx)
Release Date: September 2015 (Philippines)

As mentioned in my previous post, "A look at the MAC Cosmetics Giambattista Valli lipsticks in Eugenie, Margherita and Charlotte (Swatches to follow)", here it is, the swatches for the MAC Cosmetics Giambattista Valli collection lipsticks in Eugenie, Margherita and Charlotte.

A look at the MAC Cosmetics Giambattista Valli lipsticks in Eugenie, Margherita and Charlotte

MAC Giambattista Valli 2015 Collection lipsticks (with MAC False Lashes sample)

Unboxed MAC Giambattista Valli 2015 Collection lipsticks from left to right:
Charlotte (Blue toned Red), Margherita (Orange) and Eugenie (Plum).

Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Product: Giambattista Valli Collection Lipsticks
Price: Php 1,100 (approx)

Release Date: September 2015 (Philippines)

In November 20, 2014, in a post published by Vogue, it was announced that Italian fashion designer who's based in Paris, Giambattista Valli was collaborating with Canadian cosmetics brand MAC Cosmetics for a makeup collection to celebrate the designer's ten-year anniversary of his self-titled fashion house. A lip collection that consists of five blooming, freshly cut garden shades and a gloss. The collection was released this summer, July 2015 in the US, Canada, and Europe and was sold out immediately online in MAC Cosmetics, Nordstrom and Macy's websites after its launch! I know, because I was one of the few fortunate ones to have it before it was gone. ;)

Edited 09/06/2015: Swatches here!

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Russian Red review + swatches

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Russian Red review + swatches

Brand: MAC Cosmetics

Product: Russian Red lipstick

Finish: Matte

Price: Php 1,000

In my previous post, I blogged about how to achieve the perfect matte red lip. The lipstick that I used is MAC Cosmetics' matte lipstick in Russian Red. Read on for more information.

MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam lipstick in Viva Glam III review + swatches

Brand: MAC Cosmetics

Product: Viva Glam III lipstick

Finish: Matte

Price: Php 1,000

Ever since Kylie Jenner started flaunting her "fuller lips" and wearing vampy lipsticks, I started too, joining the bandwagon. She's into wearing dark lipsticks--plum, black, oxblood, dark nudes, etc. Kylie soon began my peg when it comes to choosing my next color of lipstick. And this lip color is definitely my first Kylie Jenner-lip-color peg.

MAC Cosmetics Rocky Horror Picture Show lipstick in Sin review

MAC Cosmetics Rocky Horror Picture Show lipstick in Sin review

Brand: MAC Cosmetics

Product: Sin lipstick

Finish: Matte

Price: Php 1,100 (Rocky Horror Picture Show Collection)

Php 1,000 (The Matte Lip Collection)

Earlier in September 2014, MAC Cosmetics announced their new limited edition collection in honor of the movie's 40th year anniversary. The collection will carry 4 lipsticks (3 in matte finish and 1 in amplified), 2 lip liners, 2 studio nail lacquer, 1 pigment (loose color powder), 2 glitter (somewhat the same with pigment), 1 powder blush, 1 sculpt and shape powder (contouring and highlighting), 1 set powder, 1 greasepaint stick (more like an eyeliner), 1 eyeliner, 1 false eyelashes, and 1 eye palette. It's basically a complete collection! 

NYX Cosmetics Round Lipstick in Fig review + swatches

Brand: NYX Cosmetics

Product: Round lipstick in Fig

Finish: Satin

Price: Php 185

I am a certified lipstick addict, and this obsession of mine started when I first got my MAC Lipstick in 2012. From that moment on, I fell in love with the beauty of lipsticks and their tube that I never stopped buying one for myself. My mom already knows this--of course, she knows this, as I probably inherited it from her! Because she too, loves lipsticks. Especially pink ones. Here is my latest pink lipstick that my Mom bought for me: NYX's Round Lipstick in Fig.

Beauty Tips and Tricks | How To Achieve Luscious Red Lips

Beauty Tips and Tricks | How To Achieve Luscious Red Lips

Growing up, I was made to believe that red lipstick means being associated with the term "flirt" or an "sl*t" because the color red was too bold and sophisticated for an average lady. As a teenager, I have dared trying out red lipsticks, but with that negative connotation in mind, I always thought that it wasn't meant for me.