Revlon's Cherries in the Snow Lippie

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Just when I thought I didn't need anymore lippies to add to my lipstick collection 27 of which haven't been reviewed yet, I discovered Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherries in the Snow. That's why I don't like going to the cosmetics counter when I am in shopping mode during the Holidays, I see so much new makeup and I end up buying them on a whim.

Not that I'm complaining though, I truly love this lipstick and it has already been justified by me why I needed another lipstick. Hahaha!

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherries in The Snow, PhP 450.00
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Your 'Perfect Solution' in Removing Excess Dirt, Oil, and Makeup!

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TONER TIME! I love toner. I think that it is the most important piece of skin care that is part of your regime. If you don't already know, toner DOES NOT close the pores. Your pores are not doors, they don't open and close. The tightness you feel after you tone your face is actually the pores being dirt and oil free. The cleaner they are, the more tight and taught it feels. That's where the moisturizer comes in.

ZA Perfect Solution Toner 150ml, PhP 595
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'Be Delicious' this Holiday Season and the coming New Year!

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This Holiday Season and the coming New Year, sport the DKNY Be Delicious Skin and celebrate youthful and glowing skin! DKNY's iconic gragrance receives a complete overhaul: more seductive, more daring, more provocative.


This breakthrough innovation by DKNY that is clinically proven that have skin-boosting benefits in an ultra-fine mist technology!

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Happy Sabs with Happy Skin Lippies!

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Today is a special day... and why you may ask? It's because I get to open and use 2 new lippies and share them with you! Lipstick is one of my favorite makeup products of all time because they make or break your entire look, specially when they have the right formula; and with clever and cheeky names for lipsticks, it's impossible not to fall in love with these chubby little thangs!

Happy Skin Shut Up and Kiss Me Moisturizing Lippies, PhP 499.00/each
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My New Year's Eve Look using Inglot

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I am so excited for New Year's Eve! You get all dressed up and made up, and the perfect overall look takes careful planning! Every year, my cousins and I meet up after the "salubong" and go out clubbing until the wee hours of the morning to meet the first sunrise of the new year!

When Inglot was launched and we were given a freedom palette to fill up as our giveaway, I had the New Year's Eve countdown in mind. I love getting all dolled up on NYE so that I will be beautiful all year round (superstitious much?) LOL

INGLOT Freedom System: Freedom Palette PhP (Price TBA)  | Freedom Shadow Pan and Brow Pan PhP 375.00/each

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Get Nude and Natural with Clinique (Updated 12.19.13)

#nails #notd

Look absolutely gorgeous in the 'nude'! Clinique introduces a naturally pretty way to wear neutrals without looking boring and drab. Introducing, Clinique's NEW Limited Edition 16 shades of Beige!

16 Shades of Beige by Clinique (Limited Edition)
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My First (and probably the last) experience with Sugaring.

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I don't usually make #services posts twice in one week but I am going to make an exception because I want to share my not-so good experience with BareNaked in Glorietta 5. Ok, so I don't know what to call the substance so I will just call it "sugar wax".


First of all, let me tell you that when I am trying a new service "undercover", I never reveal that I am a writer/beauty blogger because I want to experience everything as a regular client. After the service, I always let them know that I am making a review and give my blog address so they can check out what I think of their service so they can improve more on their service, or maintain an excellent job. Either way, I have no reason to lie about a certain review.
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Cruciani is finally in Manila! (Updated)

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What is Cruciani you might ask? It is the trendy lace bracelet that is taking Italy by storm! Worn by A-List Hollywood Celebs, these dainty yet chic arm candies are what's running the show at Milan Fashion Week!

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Firming Up with Snoe

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Let the bells do the jingling and JIGGLING this Christmas, not your body! Preparing for summer is never too early! Firm up with Snoe's Body Wonderland Slenderizing Gel! I don't know about you, but I am easily sold by products that can give you the same effects of cosmetic surgery without the actual surgery. (*snicker*)

I have been dying to try this product and see what it will do for my wobbly bits, and finally I get to!

Snoe Body Wonderland Slenderizing Gel, PhP 849.00
With today's technology, slimming gels and creams are more likely to work than, let's say... a decade ago. I have tried stretch mark creams before that worked well too so I am enthusiastic about this gel!
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Meet My Girl Crush, Soffia.

#toolsofthetrade #productreview

Probably the most luxurious makeup brushes you will ever own! Everyone, I would like you all to meet my latest girl crush, Soffia.

When I received these from Beauty and Minerals a few months ago, I literally shrieked with delight! I have been hearing about these brushes for a while and I know how competitive it is with international brands!

Luxurious Soffia Brushes

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It's Back!

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Viva Glam I lippie fans, are you ready for this? It's back! 1994's Viva Glam I lipstick by RuPaul is back, finally!

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Unboxing GlamourBox's Secret Santa Box

#beautybox

It's definitely beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I am celebrating Christmas early with all these fantastic gifts! I am very excited to share with you what I got in the mail today. I haven't opened it yet and I would love for you to join me so we can unbox GlamourBox's Secret Santa Box together!


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My Brow Date at Wink!

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I regularly get hormonal imbalance. That includes, too much production of testosterone, hence my undying production of unwanted facial hair or "lady-stache" and "lady-beard". For those of you who suffer from the same problem, there is a painless alternative to threading, and that is having it waxed off at Wink Laser and Wax Studio!


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Jumpstart 2014 with the BDJ Power Planner! (Product Spotlight and Giveaway!)

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Hey everyone! The Makeup Maven teams up with Belle de Jour for this month's Christmas giveaway!

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Give the gift of Luxury Fragrances this Christmas!

#giftideas #fragrance

Check out this amazing fragrance sale now happening until December 8 at Greenbelt 3 Lobby! Give the perfect gift for Her!

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Plains and Prints: Fashion with a Heart

#fashion #fashionwithaheart #plainsandprintscares

Happy Holidays and it's going to be a Plains and Prints kind of Christmas! This year, Plains and Prints is giving something in return, and so are you!

Plains and Prints launches their Community Service Campaign entitled Fashion with a Heart.


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Brighter Skin in 2 Weeks with Godiva

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Facial washes make me happy! If you find a really good one, it will be your best friend specially if you are a makeup lover like me! Remember, you really have to remove everything you put on your face before going to bed!

I received this LicoWhite Whitening Facial Wash from Godiva about 6 weeks ago and I have been dying to try it out! And since it was the perfect size for travel, I brought it with me to New York.

Disclaimer: Results may vary depending on your skin tone and type.

Godiva LicoWhite Whitening Facial Wash 50ml, PhP 75.00

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Blush-ing naturally with Palgantong

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One thing I am picky about are blushes. I am really very choosy when it comes to them because if you put the wrong shade on your cheeks matching with the wrong lippie, it would just look clown-ish. But let's talk about matching blushes with lippies some other time.

Let's talk about blushes with the right formula. Let's talk about Palgantong.

Palgantong POP Cheek Blush in Baby Pink, PhP 650.00 (on sale now online!)

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Dress-Up your outfits with Maybelline's Bold Matte Lipsticks!

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I think lippies make or break your entire look. You can skip everything else on some days and just dress up your face with a great bold lip color and you're good to go!

Maybelline's Bold Matte lippies are here! Actually, they've been around a while but it's only now I had the opportunity to dissect and review each one. I have always loved Maybelline. They're very affordable and they have fantastic pigments!

So, let's see how their Bold Matte will fair.

Maybelline Bold Matte Lipstick, PhP 399.00/each
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INGLOT Opens in Manila!

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FINALLY! Inglot reaches the shores of the Philippines! I have been a fan of Inglot, but I only had two options to be able to get some Inglot: #1, I had to hoard them when I visit the US, and #2, I would ask someone to buy them for me at the store and have them ship it here. It usually takes 2 months (sometimes more) before I get my hands on them but it was always worth the wait!

But the waiting is over! INGLOT was launched last November 27 at the Glorietta 5 in Makati City! I am extra psyched because it's so near me! YAY!

INGLOT Boutique Facade, G/F Glorietta 5
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