21st Birthday Haul and Gifts!!!

For my birthdays, I usually receive gifts in the form of money from my parents & relatives. I guess the reason why they give me cash instead of actual gifts is that they want me to be able to buy what I really want.

If you guys have been visiting this blog for sometime now, you know that I am an avid reader, so of course books was the first thing on my wish list.

I got a total of four novels, all of which were either horror or suspense/thriller. I've already read 3 out of 4 and I have to say that these are all good reads! The first book I read was Slasher Girls & Monster Boys. This has 14 short horror stories by different authors. After that, I read Cradle and All by James Patterson. I don't want to spoil the story but just to give you guys an idea, the plot is about two virgins getting pregnant, one with the son of God and the other with the son of Satan. Interesting, isn't it? I actually just finished reading The Outliers by Kimberly McCreight and the storyline has an unexpected plot twist! I am now on my 4th book, The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas.

I got these beautiful pair of beige oxfords from Forever 21. They also come in brown, black and oxblood. 

My mom and I went to SM Department store to buy my grandmother's birthday present and I saw this cute workout top & bottom which came in the colors gray and black. Since I already had a black workout set I decided to pick the gray one. That's me wearing it during my high school's family day (and yes I totally had to pose like a gangsta').

Okay, so I've been obsessing over Greyson Chance since he came out with new music and I just knew that I had to get my hands on his latest EP. I bought the Somewhere Over My Head EP and have since then been playing it non stop.

If you guys don't know I am a serious anglomaniac. I love all things British which is why I couldn't resist getting myself a pair of socks with the British flag on it.

I've had my eyes set on this Mango Quilted Bowling Bag since the first time I saw it and luckily, it was still in store so I bought the brown one because I realized that I don't have a brown bag in my collection. This also comes in black, gray and oxblood.

I'm not a cat person but I absolutely love these pair of socks!

The last two items that I got is the cream top and rust colored shorts that I'm wearing in the picture above. The top came from The Pad which is an online store, while the shorts are from Forever 21, and guess what? I got them on sale for half the price! Such a steal! I just love the embroidered details on the sides.

These were gifted to me. I enjoyed eating the gummy candy and chocolate since I have a sweet tooth and can't get enough of sweets.

-Aly

Chedelyn's Cosmetics Collection Collective Haul!!!

Hello beautiful people! After going MIA for more than a year, I'm finally back with a new blog post!

Recently, I've been buying makeup from an online store called Chedelyn's Cosmetics Collection. They have a great selection of products and some of the items they sell aren't even available in the Philippines market yet!

Today, I'm going to share with you my purchases from them.

Fr: L-R
Milani Color Statement Moisture Matte Lipstick in Matte Naked
Milani Everyday Eyes Eyeshadow Collection in Bare Necessities
(The other two items weren't bought from Chedelyn's Cosmetics Collection)

Revlon Bold Lacquer Waterproof Mascara in Blackest Black

Fr: L-R
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
Man Zi Miao Wine Lip Tint in RD02

 I <3 Makeup Death by Chocolate Eyeshadow Palette

So there you have it guys. Those are all the items that I've bought from Chedelyn's Cosmetics Collection. If you want to see their products, you can also visit their kiosk inside of Pop Culture, Trinoma.

-Aly

January Haul and Gifts!!!

Hi guys! Belated Happy New Year to all of you! I just wanted to share my haul and gifts that I got for the month of January. I was only supposed to post my online purchases but I thought hey what the heck, might as well show all the items that I got while I'm at it.

First of, I'm going to show you my hauls from various online stores which are all legit. I will provide you guys with the links of each store and all you have to do is click on the name and that will directly take you to their site. Happy viewing everyone!



Kering Keri Store:

 Real Techniques Eye Starter Set

 NYX Dark Circle Concealer in Light

 Ben Nye Neutral Sampler (Translucent Powder)

 E.L.F. Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick in Little Miss Thing

 NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Strawberry Milkshake

 City Color Barely Exposed Palette (Naked Dupe!)

 E.L.F. Brightening Eye Color in Nouveau Neutrals

 E.L.F. Baked Bronzer in Maui

 NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm

 Wet 'n' Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in Black Orchid

Make Up Brushes + NYX Round Lipstick in Terracotta (Freebies!)

The Primp Pad

 E.L.F. Stipple Brush

 E.L.F. Powder Brush (Flat Top)

 E.L.F. Smudge Brush

 E.L.F. Mineral Infused Face Primer (Clear)

 NYX Natural Palette

 E.L.F. Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara

 E.L.F. HD Blush in Superstar

FR: L-R; 

E.L.F. Shimmering Facial Whip in:

-Lilac Petal

-Golden Peach

-Pink Lemonade

 E.L.F. Lip Exfoliator

 Wet 'n' Wild Megalast Matte Lipstick in Cherry Bomb

Clockwise: 

-City Color White/Gold Mousse Eyeshadow

-City Color Glowing Complexion Tinted Moisturizer in Light

-E.L.F. Cream Eyeliner in Black

-L.A. Colors 3D Blush Contour in Lovely

The Mestiza Hub

 Clockwise: 

-Mistine Lip Dream in Pink

-Mistine Super Black Eyeliner

-Mistine Big Eye Mascara

-Little Baby Sweet Macaron Lip Balm

-City Color Be Matte Blush in Blackberry

Suzanne's Emporium

FR: T-B, L-R; 

-Hard Candy Beauty Kit in First Flush and Naturally Naughty

-Original Oatmeal Soap (Freebie!)

-Jordana Lip Liner in Mahogany and Cafe Ole

-Mua Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer in Serene

Rucy's Vanity

FR: L-R; 

Rucy's Vanity Scented Acetone in:

-Grapefruit

-Raspberry

Coolorete Shop

Verdon Keratin Hair Spa Treatment in Brown Rice

Now, on to my other purchases:

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics

*You can order from their online site but I just bought their products from The Ramp, Trinoma. (They have other branches as well)

Clockwise:

-Cucumber Melon Makeup Brush Cleaner
-Kitten/Peach Passion Pressed Mineral Duo (Blush)
-Chai Tea Latte Loose Mineral Powder Foundation
-Mesmer-Eyes Eyeshadow Quad

Artist Studio:

*Their make up brushes and sponges are available at Landmark, Trinoma.

Artist Studio Foundation Sponge

We're down to the last part of my post which are the gifts that I received from my mother and my grandmother respectively.

FR: T-B, L-R;

-Ellana Minerals Lip and Cheek Dot in Diva (Copper Bronze)

-Paganini Powder Sponge

-Bench Eyeshadow in Gold Rush

-Artist Studio Blending Brush

-Artist Studio Brush (I don't know what this one is called)

Wet 'n' Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in Just Garnet

So there you go, that's all the beauty products that I got this January. I did buy another Sophie Magic Pink Cream (my all time favorite lip and cheek tint) but I didn't take a picture of it anymore so if you guys want to check out what the product looks like or how it works click here.

If you've tried any of these items or if you're planning to buy any of them, feel free to comment below your thoughts and opinions about the product/s. I would really love to here from you guys!

-Aly

Snoe Glam Jam Vitamin-Enriched Lip & Cheek Stain in Scarlet Review

After trying Snoe's Lippy Cheeky (you can read my full review here) and getting disappointed I decided to give their lip and cheek tints another try by purchasing their Glam Jam in the shade Scarlet.

(c) Snoe Beauty Inc.

 Snoe Glam Jam Vitamin-Enriched Lip & Cheek Stain in Scarlet

20oz / 5.75ml

(P 159)

What it claims:

Directions 

Smile! Apply onto the apples of your cheeks. Blend quickly and thoroughly with fingertips. Apply on lips and blend. Repeat for a deeper color ‘pop’.

Warnings: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes--should contact occur, flush thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if rashes or irritation appear. Keep out of reach of children. If ingested, get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately. 

Verdict:

Sadly, this did not do any better than Snoe's Lippy Cheeky. Although I really like the red shade of this lip and cheek stain, I am quite saddened by the fact that it doesn't stay put on either my cheeks or my lips. In fact it stains my fingers really bad and it can't be removed by alcohol or wipes. The color also settles in the middle of my bottom lip which looks very weird and unpleasant to look at. This product was a miss for me. I hope Snoe will create a better formulation for their lip and cheek stains in the future.

-Aly

Snoe Lippy Cheeky Antioxidant Lip and Cheek Stain in Maraschino Review

Lately, I've been very fond of lip and cheek tints. These babies double as a blush and a lippie! I decided to try Snoe's Lippy Cheeky Antioxidant Lip and Cheek Stain in the shade Maraschino.

(c) Snoe Beauty Inc.

 Snoe Lippy Cheeky Antioxidant Lip and Cheek Stain in Maraschino

 .338 floz net wt.10ml 

(P 499)

What it claims:

Description

Snoe Lippy Cheeky Anti-Oxidant Lip & Cheek Stain are kiss-proof, see-through color for lips & cheeks that lasts for hours. It’s the sexiest flush you can get from a bottle! Now you can have appealing and youthful flushed cheeks and rosy lips! It will create a perpetual glow from within with its super antioxidant ingredients!
 
Contains:
 
Pomegranate- antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties and ability to encourage radiant skin
 
Acerola Cherry- contains the highest form of Vitamin C that can easily be absorbed by the body. It has a high content of polyphenols, some of which are unique to this particular fruit.
 
Acai Berry- Most powerful and nutritious fruit in the world. It contains the highest level of antioxidants, higher than any fruit

Directions

Use your fingertips or a makeup sponge and smile as you quickly blend the color onto the apples of your cheeks. Apply on lips & blend. For deeper color, repeat. 

Ingredients List

Aqua (Water), GlycerylPolymethacrytate& Propylene Glycol & Propyl Paraben& Methyl Paraben, Butylene Glycol, Malpighiaglabfa (Acerola) Fruit Extract, PunicaGranatum (Pomegranate) Seed Extract, EuterpeOleracea (Acai Berry) Fruit Extract, CI 45430, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 420901, Fragrance

Featured Ingredient

Acai Berry  

Acai Berry is a natural product and improves the body’s ability to heal itself by removing harmful free radicals in the body. In addition to antioxidants, acai supplements contain phytonutrients and vitamins for proper skin regeneration. It is the most powerful and nutritious fruit in the world. It contains the highest level of antioxidants, higher than any fruit.

Verdict: 

I really love the pinkish red tint of this product. The packaging is uber cute and the applicator is pretty unique yet functional. Unfortunately, that sums up what I like about this lip and cheek stain. I wanted to love this product so much but it just failed to perform. Once applied to both my cheeks and lips it doesn't really last that long. It fades within an hour or so which is very disappointing considering the color pay off is really nice. It gives off a sheer natural looking flush of pink that is buildable if you want a bolder and brighter hue. I won't throw it away 'cause I payed a hefty amount for this lip and cheek tint but I will probably just use this if I'm going for a quick stop somewhere.

-Aly

Snoe Magic Beso Balm Color Changing Lip Treatment Review

Before I start my review on Snoe Magic Beso Balm Color Changing Lip Treatment let me just say that my lips are sahara desert dry. I don't know why but that is basically the reason why I prefer using tinted lipbalms for daily use rather than lipsticks.

 

 (c) Snoe Beauty Inc. 
Snoe Magic Beso Balm Color Changing Lip Treatment

 4g net

(P 300)

What it claims:

Description

Plumps, Soothes, Protects and Freshens breath.

We are putting a twist on your kissing session!
Magic BesoBalm Color Changing Lip Treatment adjusts to your unique pH to create a customized pink kiss! It will add volume to your kissable pout and the twist of juicy tutti-frutti flavor will keep your smile delicious.This sweet treatment will make lips good enough to stare at and kiss, without transferring the color or rubbing off!
 
Warning: May create delicious pink lips to attract the opposite gender.

Ingredients List

Castor Oil, Beeswax, CocosNucifera (Coconut Oil), Mint Essence, RosmarinusOfficinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, ButyrospermumParkii (Shea Butter), Menthol, Red 21 (CI 45380), Tocopheryl Acetate, Flavour, Red 21 (CI45380)

Featured Ingredient

Acai Berry

Acai Berry is a natural product and improves the body’s ability to heal itself by removing harmful free radicals in the body. In addition to antioxidants, acai supplements contain phytonutrients and vitamins for proper skin regeneration.
It is the most powerful and nutritious fruit in the world. It contains the highest level of antioxidants, higher than any fruit.

Verdict:

I've been using this product for quite some time now. Snoe Magic Beso Balm Color Changing Lip Treatment is a staple in my make-up kit. Why? Well I love how this is a lip balm and a color changing lip treatment rolled into one magical tube! As I've said I have really dry lips that need extra moisturizing products for everyday use and Snoe's Magic Beso Balm is my lippie of choice! It gives my lips that natural flush of pink without sacrificing the state of my puckers. The result? 'Just bitten' looking lips with a punch of moisture! I definitely recommend this to girls who have sensitive/dry lips or for those of you who simply want to give your puckers a break from lipsticks. This is the perfect alternative!

-Aly