Review: Bobbi Brown To Go Palette

I got this kit during the Bobbi Brown Opening here in Cebu last April. 

Bobbi Brown to Go Kit

The kit includes:

Smokey Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette (3.2g)

Mini Extreme Party Mascara (3 ml)

Both are travel sized. I love that the eyeshadow palette is so sleek, it can be mistaken as a mirror.

 The eyeshadow palette comes with a tiny brush. 

To be honest, I'm not really a fan of the brushes/applicators included in any palette, I prefer to use my own brushes.

 Navajo | Cement | Velvet plum | Caviar

Navy | Rockstar | Sterling | Snow

 The eyeshadows are pigmented and long-wearing even without primer. 

Cement reminds me of  MAC Wedge eyeshadow which is my favorite to blend harsh colors and contouring.

Here's a simple EOTD using this eyeshadow palette:

I used the following shades:

  Navajo metallic Eye shadow (highlight)

Cement eye shadow (crease)

  Velvet Plum Metallic eye shadow (lid)
 

Photo op during the Bobbi Brown Opening here in Cebu.

 From left: Hollie, Bobbi Brown mua, Kristine, Me and Raine.

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Review: Miners Blusher Brick

Miners Blusher Brick in Pinks

Product Info from MINERS UK:
Blusher Brick is a collection of face powders created to leave you with a stunning and natural glow. The bricked powder is specially created to leave your complexion an all over, even coverage allowing you to build up your favourite blush shade.

PRICE: Php 350.00

NET WEIGHT: 6 grams (similar to MAC Powder blushes)

WHERE TO BUY: https://www.facebook.com/XinandCompany

 

SHADES:

* Blusher Brick Pinks - build up to a flush of pink.

* Blusher Brick Browns - build up your perfect bronze blush.

PROS: 
* inexpensive; for the price you'll get 3 shades

* easy to blend
* color is buildable
* the shade suits fair to medium skintones
* pink shades brighten up the face.

CONS: 
* only available online
* a bit powdery

TIPS:
The 3 shades can be used on its own or mixed together. The lightest shade can be used as highlight (face and brow bone), the medium shade on the apples of the cheeks and the darkest shade as contour.

OVERALL: 
The shades are really pretty and suits all skintones IMO. I highly recommend if you're looking for something similiar to MAC blushes (shades mentioned below).

More pics (click to enlarge)  

Miners Blusher Brick in Pinks

 

Swatches

First swatch - all three colors blended

The shades in this blusher brick are similar to the ff. MAC Blushes:
Pink Cult | I'm the One | Dollymix

The last two are the closest when swatched. I'm the One looks more pink in person.

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Disclaimer: Product was sent for review/consideration.
This is not a paid review and is solely based on my honest opinions.

OCC Lip Tars Photos and Swatches

 

Product Info from OCC:

A stunning new innovation in lip color, OCC Lip Tar combines the longevity of a lipstick, with the ease of application of a gloss. Goes on slick and moist, and dries down to a satin finish. Ultra-saturated in color, Lip Tar contains an unprecedented amount of pigment - a little goes a very, very long way! An intense yet featherweight layer of color that never looks or feels heavy. Meant to be mixed, Lip Tar comes in concise array of colors for a limitless selection of shades made by you! A simple, elegant formula that contains Hemp Oil, Peppermint Oil and Vitamin E, OCC Lip Tar feels as good on the lips as it looks!

NET WEIGHT:

Old packaging (slanted tip) 8 ml (.27 fl oz)

New packaging (pointed tip) 10 ml (.33 fl oz)

 old packaging vs. new

I like the new packaging because:
* it dispenses the right amount of product when you squeeze the tube
* it's hygenic and mess-free compared to the old one
* contains more product (2 ml more)

 These are priced at around Php 800 - 900 each, but I got these from swap. 

Swatches:

Memento | Nylon | Anime 

Memento - is a medium peachy- nude shade. This is my very first lip tar and I feel in love with it!

Nylon - is a super bright NEON  pink shade that reminds me of MAC Candy Yumyum lipstick. This shade is really BRIGHT, not for the faint of heart!

Anime -  is a darker neon pink shade. Compared to Nylon, this is much more wearable.

List of ingredients

OCC lip tars are 100 % vegan and doesn't contain parabens.

APPLICATION TIPS:

These are quite drying so I recommend applying lip balm first. Let the lip balm absorb for a minute or two, then blot the excess with tissue. I prefer to apply it using my fingertips to really deposit the color, then blot my lips again with tissue. Re-apply again. You can also use a lip brush to define the edges.

OVERALL:

Lip Tars are very long-wearing. It lasts for 5-6 hours on my lips, but easily fade when I eat something oily. I love minty scents so this one is a plus for me.

What you think of  this product?

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FOTD: Korean Inspired Natural look

When I was still working at the MAC Counter, I had a lot of Korean customers. Koreans are known for their flawless skin and I'm always curious about their skincare and makeup regimen. Sometimes, I ask them what makeup products they're using (if they are not in a hurry).  And I guess you know what's their common answer-- Yeah,  BB creams! Aside from that, I also noticed that they are a big fan or eyeliners and orange lipsticks (MAC Morange and Korean Candy are their favorites). Koreans are also very serious with their skincare routine.... from Cleansing oils, toner, emulsion, moisturisers etc.

So here's my Korean-inspired natural daytime look. This is my default or go-to look if I'm in hurry. If I want a different look for nighttime, I just add a darker eyeshadow or change the color of my lipstick.

 

For a flawless and natural look, using a BB cream with medium coverage will do the trick. Use concealer to hide undeyere circles and unwanted blemishes and set with loose/pressed powder to make your makeup last longer.

Products used:

 FACE:
Primer: Mary Kay Foundation Primer SPF 15
Base: Dr. Jart Black Label Detox BB cream (Love this! Review to follow)
Undereyes: Ben Nye Mellow Orange 2 medium + Revlon Age defying concealer 
Setting powder: Ben Nye Banana Visage + Skinfood Buckwheat Loose Powder
Retouch powder: MAC Select sheer pressed powder in  NC25 (my fave compact powder)

BROWS:
Wet n wild Dark Brown brow kit (wax+middle shade)
MAC Girl boy brow set

EYES:
MAC Eyeshadow in A natural flirt (Glamourdaze)
Maybelline Eye studio gel eyeliner in Black
Mary Kay Lash Love Waterproof Mascara

Bronzer/Contour: Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Ave Princess
Blush: Benefit Bella Bamba (super love the shade that I already bought a back-up)

Lips: 
Maybelline Baby lips Mint lipbalm (not in pic) 
OCC Lip Tar in Memento (base) +
MAC Viva Glam Nicki 1 

Here's another selfie shot =D

What do you think? =)

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