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Makeup Project Pan for 2020
My first post of the year is about my makeup project pan. π This is my third year to do a “project pan.” Hard for me to say if last year’s project pan was a success, but I did finish some skincare. π Skincare is easier to use up, and I do stick to the same products (except, of course, when they break me out). Makeup, on the other hand, is a challenge for me since I always rotate my stuff. Anyway, I’m starting with these items. Left to right, top: Dior Diorskin Nude Air Luminizer Serum 003 CoverGirl TruBlend Matte Made Foundation in M15 L’Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Primer…
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Review: Dior Addict Lip Maximizer in 011 Pool Blue
I’m so glad that the Dior Addict Lip Maximizer in 011 Pool Blue was released here with the Dior Cool Wave Summer 2018 collection. π I saw the Lip Maximizer in a few Japanese Instagram accounts around late last year. There have been a few releases without this Lip Maximizer since seeing it, so I almost gave up on until the summer collection came out. π
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Dior Precious Rocks Holiday 2017 Collection
I know it’s lazy of me to blog about this just now. But since I don’t have a birthday haul, I’ll blog this instead. π Dior Precious Rocks is Dior’s holiday collection from last year. This is my second time to buy from their holiday collections. π
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Maquia 2017 February
On the cover of Maquia 2017 February is Erika Sawajiri. There’s so much Dior in this issue, which makes this one of my favorite issues of Maquia from 2017. π
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Maquia 2017 January
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Guerlain Meteorites Base Perfecting Pearls Anti-Dullness
The SA of the Guerlain store I went to suggested this to me after I looked for L’or, which has always been OOS and was even told it was limited edition (not even true afaik). She said the Meteorites Base is good for those with oily skin. I was doubtful at first–as always with SA suggestions–but I still bought it in spite of its hefty price tag.
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Dior Diorskin Forever & Ever Control Invisible Loose Powder
The Diorskin Forever & Ever Control Loose Powder is by far my most expensive loose setting powder, or face powder in general, that I own. As a finishing touch, Diorskin Forever & Ever Control loose powder guarantees a long-lasting matte result. Its air-whipped texture in a universal shade leaves a weightless finish on the skin.
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Nars Talia Contour Blush
The Nars Talia Contour Blush is my most favorite and the best contour I own even if I haven’t used many contour products since I got into makeup. π Packaging I love and hate the rubber case of NARS blush compacts. I love the matte black, but I hate the rubber texture that makes it prone to finger/foundation/powder prints. π Talia Contour Blush Talia was released in fall of last year. The compact includes a highlight and contour. The Talia highlight is pale beige that’s near my skin tone. I rarely use it, but when I do, it’s to contour my nose. Surprisingly, it’s brown-ish on my nose area. I…
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CoverGirl The Super Sizer
The CoverGirl The Super Sizer mascara was an impulse buy late last year because my Avon mascara dried out (quickly, sad to say) and I was about to go on my India trip. The shade I have is black brown, which I didn’t know until I opened the mascara from its packaging. I worried it would appear more brown, but it’s actually almost black. The formula of the mascara is slightly wet, but dries in 30 seconds to a minute. That’s important to keep in mind if using a setting spray. The mascara stays on all day once it dries and does not flake or smudge at all. Its wand…
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Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder
Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder is a finely-milled powder used to set makeup and/or retouch to prevent or prolong oil-control. From Innisfree’s website: 1. Sebum control powder that allows for non-greasy, downy baby skin Sebum absorption powder and mineral sebum control powder absorb excess sebum for a bright, downy skin as if presently putting on makeup. 2. Jeju natural minerals and mint for refreshing control of oil and moisture Sebum absorption powder with Jeju natural minerals and mint restores an unhealthy balance of oil and moisture, leaving a refreshing finish. 3. Absorbing excess sebum and oil for downy makeup and an even skin tone Absorbs excess sebum and oil to prevent…
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Carry-on bag and makeup kit
Hello, everyone! I should have posted this before the National Scale Model Competition post, but I had to put that up that before the event ends. Anyway, I’m back from the India trip! I returned more than a week ago with lots of photos and videos to share (but I gotta edit ’em first T_T). For now, I want to show you my travel essentials or what’s in my carry-on bag. I tried to bring as minimum as possible because I’d hate to be moving around airports–even if there are airport trolleys–and going through scanners with a heavy bag. With the number of times I’ve traveled, I’ve learned there will…
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BeautyMNL Shopping experience + Detail makeup reviews
BeautyMNL asked me to try their online shop, which was good timing because there are a few that I’ve been curious to try. My BeautyMNL shopping experience was easy and swift with their very straightforward online store. (I forgot to screenshot the actual process of my order, so this is only a ‘reenactment.’)
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My first Guerlain – Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Lipstick in 007 Black Perfecto
Guerlain released early this year a makeup collection following the Le Petite Robe Noire perfume including 25 lipstick shades of mostly reds and pinks. They are all sheer with a few that could be buildable, but they all come out as sheer on me with my slightly pigmented lips. 007 Black Perfecto is a shimmery purple shade with a very sheer finish. The glitters are so small btw and do not feel gritty on the lips. I’m usually attracted to dark shades, so I checked this first when I saw all the lipsticks. I’m not into very sheer lips anymore, but I still like this because it gives my lips…
