I cant say no to 50% off sales..

 

I just cannot help it.  Especially whenever I find out that the products I am eyeing are on sale.. 50% off sale! 

Beauty Bar's online site released a 50% off sale on different products,  We all know most of their items are high-end, so when I saw the Ad, I immediately clicked the link and searched for The Balm's Products. They also offerred free shipping that time. :D

Let me just show you how secure and cute their packaging is. 

Left Package: from Beautyshopph (2nd time buying from the shop.  It always has a freebie! Thanks, beautyshopph!
Right Package: from Beauty Bar's online shop.  The pink strips of papers are perfect for flat lays! ;)  And thanks for the compliment! :p

On to the products....

 I've been dreaming of having a Mary-Lou Manizer in my kit, and I think this is the very first highlighter that most of the MUAs/Youtubers's fell in love with!  They also sold the Trio for 50% off, but it went out of stock immediately.  That could've been a best buy but I dont think I can use the three highlighters, so I just bought the Mary-Lou Manizer. 

Might seem matte. 

Hello Gorgeous! Oh Yes you are!

One Swipe and it's blinding! hehehe. So creamy and pigmented.  I haven't used it but Ill surely post a pic once I wear it!

Regular Price: Php 1,025.00
Sale Price:  Php 512.50!

On the first day of the sale, they didnt include Bahama Mama but upon checking the site the next day, I found that it's on sale too, so, I didnt think twice and bought it right then and there!

The Balm's packaging is so pretty! 

It's a bronzer / contouring powder.

Here's a swatch, I had to swatch it three times so it would appear on the picture/camera. But I guess that's a good thing, since you dont want your bronzer/contour to look harsh.

Regular price: Php 925.00
Sale price: Php 462.50!

The third product I bought is from beautyshopph.  This is my second time purchasing from the shop, so I assure you that it's legit. The first transaction I had with them was when I bought my Make Up Revolution Flawless Matte Eyeshadow palette, my blog post about it link here!

I used the shopee app for purchasing so I can earn points.  Shopee also offer discounts from time to time so I really prefer buying through them.  They also offer free shipping fee if the items you bought are worth Php 250 and up.  This costs less than 250 so I bought a dropper worth Php 40.  I am planning to use it for my Castor oil. Watch out for my blog post about it! :D

Mall price: Php379
Beautyshopph: Php 220

Diba? Sobrang nakatipid ako! hahaha! read some good reviews about this product and since I do get zits from time to time (blame ze hormones). I must have this.  I also need to practice how to color collect and cream contouring.  I hope this works!

Speaking of tipid, I also think that these products are the closest dupes for The Balm's Mary Lou Manizer and Bahama Mama. See swatches below:

Elf Baked Highlighter vs Mary Lou Manizer

I think Mary Lou Manizer has a yellow undertone to it, so champagne-y effect siya unlike Elf's Baked Highlighter. 

Pigmentation-wise: Same, especially Elf's, I have tried applying it with fingers and wet brush, and I must say very pigmented din! Though, I have yet to test Mary Lou Manizer on my face, the swatch says it's a very promising product! 

NYC Bronzer vs. Bahama Mama

The colors are super close.  Just note that I swatch Bahama Mama three times to have the color appear on the camera. I have yet to test Bahama Mama on my face.  

You'll get to see mini-reviews on my instagram @esirryhat :D  Or if ever I'll have the time to create looks again. 

Right now, I'm just happy that I finally have these two The Balm's products. Dati swatch lang ako sa Beauty Bar. Hahaha! 

Anyways, 

I hope you can follow/message me on my instagram cos that's where I'm always active. hehe.

Til next post!

~Thy

Eyebrow Routine using an Eyebrow Cake/ Powder.

Hi everyone! It's been awhile! I finally had the time again to do a blog. (I have all the time in the world now! Ha!) My previous post was about my eyebrow routine using a pencil, now I'll be sharing with you guys how I do my brows using a Powder/Cake.  I have two ways of doing it because it depends if I have the time to perfect them brows and I want them to be precised or I dont have the time and I dont want to put too much effort on it.  It also depends on my mood. ;)

Ill be using my Marionnaud brush, it's dual ended so it's handy! It comes with a brush for the application on the other side, and the other one is a spoolie. Very convenient!

Next, is the star of the show ( I mean, post). It's my Eyebrow Cake from NYX in Taupe.

Inside, you can find two mini brushes. One spoolie and the other one is just an ordinary brush.  It also contains a wax, two shades of powders: One light and one dark.

Here's how I use this.

First is of course to brush your brows in place. Then, with that mini brush, I dip it into the wax and apply it to my brow hair just so it would stay in place.

You can use a setting spray or just water.

Sprayed some on the cover.

I find it easier to use and the color shows its true shade when it's use with a damp brush.  Plus, that's why it's called eyebrow cake because it's easier to blend with if it's a little bit damp. ( dont quote me on that though haha. )

I dip my damp brush into the two shades then take off the excess with a clean tissue paper.  I outline my bottom part of my brows.

Then my upper part.  I blend them afterwards and then put some for the sparse parts of my brows and then brush it off using the other end of my eyebrow brush.

If you have put too much and you messed the shape of your brows you can always use your concealer and clean it up, like what I did in my previous post
Here's how they look!





Full make up list:

Fashion 21 Two way cake
Jordana blush
Wet & Wild Just Peachy and mixed with NYX Matte in Angel.
Maybelline's Falsies Mascara
NYX Concealer Jar




'Till next post!

`Thy!

Rewards for myself! (July&August Haul)

Hey everyJuan! (See what i did there!) 

Been MIA for the past weeks since I've been employed... Let's not talk about that. 

Employed = Paydays = Hauls = Tiring too. Hahaha.

Here's some of what I've been buying just to reward myself! Plus, i miss blogging.  Most especially doing looks and playing with my most favorite things! Make ups!! 

Let's start off with hair care/skin care/lip care!

Lately, I've been using and trying out different products from Human Nature just because I want to use all natural beauty products. Ehem #maarte ehem #iwaschemical hehe.

Human Nature's Moisturizing Conditioner, Peppermint and Wild Berry Lipbalms and Strengthening Shampoo

Their shampoos and conditioners smell oh so good! but it does not lasts unless you'll wet your hair again. :( 

With the peppermint/strengthening shampoo, it feels cool on the scalp which I find relaxing but i love the moisturizing/lush vanilla scent more. 

Human Nature's Moisturizing Shampoo and Hand and Foot Salve

Tbh, I didnt liked the peppermint one because I feel like it makes my hair mre frizzy. So, i bought the moisturizing one right after i emptied it. 

I'm suffering from very dry hands that it tends to crack my skin which is annoying and painful(a little bit). I've read that this salve saves dry hands!! Haha but srsly! So i bought it and ill try it after i empty my nivea creme. 

Lip balms! 

Human Nature Lip Balm in Wild Berry 

I was planning to buy another maybelline baby lips, but i'm determined to switch to all-naturals so i decided to buy a lip balm from Human Nature as well. I didnt picked those tinted balms because I just want to moisturize my lips before applying my lipsticks, and I love MATTE lipsticks!

I asked the reseller what's their best seller in their lip care line which is not tinted. She said it's either the Wild berry and the Peppermint. i chose the wild berry, because I love the berry scent of my baby lips lip balm and i want my next lip balm to smell like berry the way my previous balm smelled! It didnt disappoint me! I love how moisturizing and fruity it smells! I use it everyday and every night! Recommended! 

Dear Human Nature, all of your products smell so addicting!! Loooove everything! Someday, everything i use will be from your brand!  Hihi. 

Nail polish! 

Maybelline's Color Show Nail Polish in Bold Gold

I have confessed it in my previous blog that I dont really put much effort when it comes to my nails! I just clean it keep it short. But THIS! I'm inlooove!

I once saw Taylor Swift wearing a gold nail polish on one of her photoshoots in the magazines, and I've been looking for that perfect gold nail polish, thank you Maybelline for coming out with one! 

Trip to the dollar store! 

Jordana blushes in Rouge, Blushing Rose and Sandalwood.  

LA Girl Grafix Liquid Eyeliner. 

Every make up junkies should visit a dollar store!! A lot of thrift finds, I tell you! As of now, they carry SOME Jordana cosmetics for a dollar or 99Php only! The blushes are very much pigmented!! :D

Mac Class A Retractable Brush. 

New blushes need new retractable brush. That's one of the cons of the jordana blushes though. I'm always on-the-go and I dont want to bring many makeups or tools so I bought this retractable brush for only 120Php. I can use Class A brushes but not CLASS A make ups. I dont want to take risks when it comes to that but I'm tempted to try some of them sometimes. Hahaha. :P ;)

Goodnews: New wallet and a new necklace.

Badnews: I'm beginning to be a big spender! nooooo! 

Le Jean de Marithe Francois Girbaud Wallet

They were on sale for 75%off! I was planning to buy a gift for a friend and ended up buying one for myself too. Hahaha. This one's Gorg!! Right? So classy with its nude color and stuff! :D

Silver necklace with airplane pendant. 

I saw this from a classmate/friend's ig post and right then and then I wanted one! I'm a frustrated flight attendant and like, everyone i know, knows that too! 

Someday, I'll be in the plane not only as one of the craft's passenger but also as a cabin crew! I have promised that to myself and I shall keep it! I knowwww. Sooon! 😍 

Until next post! 

~ Thy!