How to make your own Pink Lipgloss

I've been wanting to buy a Mac Lady Gaga Lipglass but haven't bought one then one day I thought I have a pink lipstick, a clear lipgloss and a lipbalm. I've been using the Maybelline lipbalm for more than a month and I love the result of smooth lips so I thought I'll make my own pink lipgloss! So, here are the items I used to make the lipgloss:

- Maybelline Baby Lips Pink Glow in Baby Pink (lipbalm)
- Maybelline Fruity Jelly in Pink Grape (lipgloss)
- Sophie Paris J'adore Lipstick in Summer Pink

What I did was I get a 1/4 part of the lipstick, 1/4-1/2 part of the lipgloss and 1/2 of the lipbalm. You can mix your own til you get the shade you like.

I used the Baby Lips Pink Glow so that I'll get a tint of pink just like the Etude House Tint Chou. I used the Fruity Jelly in Pink Grape because it matches the shade I want and it has shimmers. I've been wanting to use the Etude House Tint Chou but I don't like how it taste like petroleum that's why I thought of making this lipgloss. Anyways, if you know a lipgloss like Etude House Tint Chou from other brands please let me know!

So, back to the topic...

Mix the items in a small microwaveable cup to melt it and to get rid of chunks. Then when it's all melted mix it to make sure it's even then transfer it in a lipgloss container!

So, that's it! Please see below for the result of my lip gloss...

Hope you like it! And please let me know how yours turned out. Thanks!

Avon Clearskin Blemish Rescue Instant Spot Corrector

Description: Formulated with the maximum level of Salicylic Acid and Fast Clear Technology to work fast. This acne treatment helps reduce redness and swelling in just 3hrs.

*Acne control contains Salicylic Acid 2.0%

Price: P99/15ml

What I can say about this...well I can't really see the difference. I don't see that it reduce swelling and redness in just 3hrs and even a day. I don't know if this is the cause of my breakouts or the other 2 Avon Clearskin I used but I decided to stop because breakouts just keep popping up everyday and I hate it! It's supposed to clear up my skin. I don't know if this is purging but i'm not gonna take the risk an get more pimples. I'd rather go to the derma just to be sure than let my face breakout and regret. I've already had good skin before using this and I just wanted to clear up the big painful blemishes that I had. So, can't say if it's a big mistake but I'll stop using this and go back to just using the Clinique 3-step skincare. Hope my skin gets better.

Will I repurchase: Definitely not. Sorry!

Do I recommend: Nope. If it didn't work for me I wouldn't want you to take the risk and get the same result as I did.

Note: I just realized as I was checking my blemishes that the areas where the blemishes popup are the areas where I put this so I guess this was causing my blemishes. :(

Avon Clearskin Blemish Rescue Instant Care

Description: This lightweight liquid is formulated with the maximum level of salicylic acid and works synergistically with Fast Clear Technology to help clear acne. It helps reduce the look of blemish redness making acne blemishes look less noticeable in just one day. Clear up your skin and regain your confidence.

Visibly reduces redness and swelling after just 1 day. In just 3 days, leaves skin looking virtually blemish-free.

*Acne control contains Salicylic Acid 2.0%

Price: 139/15ml

What I can say about this product is that I like using this product. It has a gel consistency and I apply it on my whole face after the toner and my face feels smooth and tight but not very tight. Just feels like my pores are closed so it won't produce more oil. I've been using this for 4days now and I'm sticking with it until it's empty.

Will I repurchase: Yes!

Do I recommend: Yes! Especially to those who have oily skin.

Avon Clearskin Oil-Free Balancing Lotion

I've been thinking and figuring out how to control my oily face but I'm on a tight budget and I've been wanting to buy the Clinique Step 3: Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel so when I found out that there's affordable products at Avon from the Clearskin line I went to buy this oil-free lotion that's almost like the DDMGel from Clinique.

What: Avon Clearskin Oil-Free Balancing Lotion

*Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid 0.5%

Description on the bottle: Effective Oil-free Balancing light-weight Lotion, with Blemish Busting Technology, helps to visibly reduce the appearance of redness and blemish size. Controls excess oil and shine, providing light hydration for clear, healthy skin, all day.

Price: P189/50ml

What I can say about it is that at first use I felt it controlled my oily face but I think it's too drying so I use it after I put the Clearskin Blemish Rescue Instant Care. I'll review it separately. Anyways, so when I use this lotion it feels smooth and supple. I think it also controls the redness after applying my Clinique Clarifying Toner #3. I've been using this for 4 days and I can say I like it as it controls my oily face. 😊

Will I repurchase: Yes, if I'm not yet able to buy the Clinique Step3.Hehe!😉

Do I reccomend: Yes, it's very affordable and I recommend it to people with oily skin.

Mascara Test: Look like your're wearing False Lashes

So, I want to look like I have false lashes but don't want to wear false lashes and after searching on youtube for tutorials I've found that you can get the result by using 2 different mascaras. But I only have 2 differet mascaras which is from Maybelline: Volum' Express Turbo Boost and Clinique High Definition Lashes. And below is the result! :)

Sophie Paris Koshize Satinlips in Fierce Coral and RadiantFuchsia

Hi all!

So, I just got my order from Sophie! 2 lipsticks from their new line the Satinlips. Ofcourse I'm excited to try asap! Well, for the color I expected the Fierce Coral to be "FIERCE" but as it turned out it's like soft coral but it's okay. But it's like I got another Summer Pink shade. Oh well I almost used up my S.P. lipstick so it's ok I have backup. Anyways, as for the Radiant Fuchsia it is radiant as it said like orchid I guess. For the finish I can say it is like satin goes on smoothly, not sticky or creamy, it's matte, and doesn't feel like you have lipstick on. It's just perfect! But it smells like Chinese/Japanese face cream like "mena?". I'm not sure what it's called but I hope you get what I'm talking about. Anyways, I like it. Haven't tested it staying power but for the darker colors from Sophie J'adore Lipstick I can say the lipstick stains even if you wipe it off and the Radiant Fuchsia is the same.

Price: P240.00

Will I repurchase? Maybe (coz I like to try different lipsticks and shades and I've got a collection of Sophie lipsticks)

Do I recommend this? Yes! It's also affordable!

So, below is the swatch. Hope you like it!

Bobbie Nail Polish

Foil-it Collection:
- Adored (pink shade)
- Charmed (silver/purple shade)

Glitters:
- Sparklers (gold)

Kenko LED Pocket Mirror

Hi! I want to share with you this cheap find every girl must have but doesn't have to spend much! It's a dupe for the expensive mirror I've been wanting to buy. I found this at CD-R King! Haha! It only cost P50.00!

Where to buy: CD-R King Savemore Biñan Central Mall

Price: P50.00

Also available in round compact.

Maybelline Make Up Remover - Eye & Lip

Hi! Here's another review for today! So, after using all of my Clinique makeup remover I decided to try this.

What it says on the bottle:
Efficiently removes all waterproof makeup.
Opthalmologically and Dermatologically Tested.
•Efficient & Easy: This formula instantly removes all eye and lip make up, even waterproof and non-transfer.
•Gentle: Formulated for sensitive eyes, it is especially very gentle for the delicate skin around eyes.

What I can say about this product is that it really removes my Revlon Colorstay makeup quickly! It does not have any smell, is gentle on my skin and is not oily! I just needed a small amount on a square cotton and it removed all makeup on my face.

So far I haven't found any cons for this product but I'll write an update if ever.

Will I buy this again? Yes!

Do I recommend this product? Yes, especially for those with tight budet! :)

Price: P229 for a 70ml/2.363fl. oz. bottle

Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Powder Foundation

Hi! Here's a short review of Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Shine Free Cake Powder SPF25 PA++. I love this foundation than the other powder foundation of Maybelline or other brands I've tried because it covers medium to heavy coverage. Although I still get oil on my forehead as it's normal even if I don't have makeup on it's okay I'll just retouch. :) If I want heavy coverage on my under eye area I apply Revlon Colorstay foundation under so it stays put all day. It does kinda get cakey/flakey when you apply it on your face even if I put moisturizer before I put on this foundation but since I started using Clinique Clarifying Lotion I don't get that cakey/flakey areas specially on the side of my lips.

Overall I love this product!

The only con for this product is that it cracks that's why I only buy the refill after my 1st buy of this in a compact coz it was so messy.😁

Will I buy it again? Yes, ofcourse! In fact I have it it 2 shades (Sand Beige and Honey).

Do I recommend it? Yes!

Price: P179.00 / refill
P279.00 / in compact

Note: Sorry for the blurry pic! :)

Clinique Clarifying Lotion #3 Review (updated after 1 month usage)

Hi! I just received my package w/c is the item I'll be reviewing here. I bought it from ebay.ph for P400/60ml bottle. It's from a travel set. I just wanted to try it out first before I buy the whole set especially the big bottle with pump 😉
I've been wanting to try it out so I grabbed the chance to try this small bottle for an affordable price just to try if it works for me. Also please be guided that before I bought this I tried the Skincare test from Clinique's website and I got the result of the skin type 3 which is for Combination Oily Skin. I get oily on my t-zone within the day 😔

Just so you know before I use this Clinique I'm using Avon Anew 360 White Clarifying Cleanser, Avon Anew 360 White Intensive Correcting Serum, Avon Anew 360 White Protective Day Cream SPF20 PA++ and Avon Anew 360 White Vitalizing Night Cream or I could simply say I've been using the Avon Anew 360 White skincare 😁

So, when I started using the Clinique Clarifying Lotion #3 I used Cetaphil as my facial wash in the morning then after I use my Avon Anew 360 White skincare. I'll try to use the Avon Anew 360 White Cleanser alternately.



What: Clinique Clarifying Lotion #3 for Combination Oily Skin (Step 2 of the 3-Step Skincare)

Description from Clinique's website:
Helps clear away pollution, excess oil, dulling flakes for clear, glowing skin. Helps block a blemish. Purifies pores to look cleaner, smaller. Skin grows stronger, stays clearer, healthier. Dermatologist-reformulated to be comfortable, non-drying.

What I can say about it is that it does remove dirt given that I just woke up and washed my face. It does
smell like a mild alcohol (Casino Alcohol? 😁) or medicine but I can live with that. It does not sting at all. I don't know if it's because it's not new or what but I don't know when it was bought or manufactured but I hope it still works as it's indicated on the bottle its shelflife is 24mos.

So now I'll put it to test and wait until tonight if I still get oily in the afternoon. I'll keep you posted. 😚

So, an update on 1 day of using the lotion: I still get oily in the afternoon same as before I use the CCL#3 but the big pimple bump on my right chin has decreased and is not painful when I touched it this morning so that's a good thing about this CCL and this when I put my makeup on it was not flaky as before.

So, here's my update after 1month use of CCL#3: I am happy to use this as I don't get cakey/flakey when I put my powder foundation as before I used this I always get dry patches when I put my powder foundation on. I don't get more big pimples but I do get small/tiny pimples 1s a week I think but it doesn't bother me that much as ling as it's tiny. Also if you notice on the picture some pimple marks have slightly faded but I do have this red bump on my nose because I picked on it last night. 😁 My pimples on my rright temples are not reappearing like before when I used this. I still do get oily in the middle of the day/afternoon so I wanted to try the whole set if it works better.

So, I just bought my 1st big bottle of the CCL#3 yesterday Sept. 30, 2012 at Rustan's ATC for P1,900 w/ free samples of Liquid Soap Mild(30ml) for Type2 skin and DDML(15ml). I had my skin tested by the SA and she asked what time did I put my moistrizer, I said an hour before I arrived at the store and she also touched my face to check if it's oily then she recommended CCL#2 because se said that my fae isn't that oily and it's just moisture but I said I don't like that it looks oily. I still chose the CCL#3 but she advised me that it might dry my face on the long run. So she just gave me free samples of the Liquid soap in Mild for Type 2 skin and DDML. There's no sample available of the DDMG but she said it's okay because if my skin gets dry, the DDML will give/add moisture. But she said that if my face still feels oily from the DDML then I could try the DDMG. So far after 1st use of the liquid soap and DDML I can say I like it because it really has no smell even clinical smell! But, I really don't like the look/feel of shiny even if it's not because of oil so I guess I'll try the DDMG in the future but maybe I'll try the small tube first. But maybe it's okay to use DDML before I put my makeup so it goes on smooth. Sorry for the long post but I like to give all the details. 😊 I'll post another review when I used up all the CCL#3 in 400ml I bought. So, til the next review!

Holy Grail Eyeliner: elite INTENSITY eyeliner (smudgeproof)

Hi All!

I want to share with you this eyeliner I consider my HG eyeliner because this is truly smudgeproof & waterproof! I usually scratch my eyes but this eyeliner stays put! Sadly, this makeup line of elite is already discontinued and I can't find any store who sells this product. Good thing I haven't used it up yet. Hope I can find a black version of this from other brands if not with the same brand.

Etude House Petit Darling Nails Matte #10

Maybelline Products :)

Products used:
- Maybelline Clear Smooth BB Stick in Radiance
- Smashbox Halo in Medium
- Maybelline Eye Studio Intense Chic in 02 Vivid Plums
- Maybelline Expert Eyes Soft Khol Eye Pencil in Black
- Maybelline Volum' Express Turbo Boost Waterproof
- Maybelline Watershine Diamonds in 102 Pink Diamonds
- Sophie Blush On in Pink Delight

Maybelline Clear Smooth BB Stick in Radiance

What it says:
An innovation for combination to oily skin
Clear smooth Bb Stick covers blemishes, pores, and imperfections, absorbs excess oil, and controls shine for up to 12 hours with its powder finish. It's your bye-bye stick for a clear difference.

Available in 2 shades:
- Fresh
- Radiance

Price: P249.00

What I say:
For a 10g stick I think it's affordable and I got mine with a discount from Sundance :) I tried it as soon as I got home and I used my Etude Lip Shape Puff to spread it. It does cover blemishes to a medium coverage depending on your application and does dry to a powder finish. Though I haven't tested it for a day but I'm loving it. I prefer the BB stick than the liquid version. Also this is not heavy on face unlike other stick foundations I've tried.

Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser (Pink) Review

Photo from Neutrogena.com

What it is: battery-operated power cleanser with attachment head for foaming pads

What it does:  

• deeply removes dirt, oil, and makeup
• gives you softer skin after just one use

Price: P575.00 at Watsons

What's in the Box: Power cleanser, attachment head, 14 pads, one AA battery. 

My Verdict: 

I give it 4 stars / power cleansers because I feel that it really cleanses my skin deeply and see the result after using it. I really believe that it cleanses deep into my pores because after I've totally wiped my makeup using makeup remover then washed my face thoroughly with my cleanser and thought that I've totally removed my makeup well you're wrong because when I tried using the Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser, you'll see that it still collects the makeup that you can't remove just by wiping your face with a makeup remover and washing your face. I totally fell in love with it! Although, I don't use it everyday but I make it a point that I use it after wearing makeup to remove as much as it can.

On the bubbly side, it's not that bubbly as you see on commercials. It is true that it leaves your skin soft with using the foam pads but not as soft when you use a cotton round and a different cleanser. Neutrogena and clean&clear cleansers leaves your skin soft even without using the power cleanser.


I know some of you might ask why I gave it 4-stars only because it's the first power cleanser of the neutrogena wave. I also want to try the wave duo because it has 2 speeds which gives me the idea of "more speed=deeper cleaning".

Tips: You can also use cotton rounds which costs around P50 for 80rounds and your preferred cleanser rather than buying a box of Neutrogena Wave Deep Clean Foaming Pad Refills. I use Clean&Clear Active Clear Acne Control Cleanser and Cuddly Cotton Rounds.

*sorry I have no pics coz I've used the pads included in my Neutrogena Wave.  Will add personal/actual pics on future reviews. Thanks! =)