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

The Cure for a Stressed Thy.

ALife in general. No matter how you are so patient, there will always be someone / something who will get on to your very last nerve. That's just how the world is! Lol. If you'll ask me, I'll just buy something that I like (hint: colors) then that will make me feel better and if it does not suffice, GoT Marathon, make up tutorials got my back! See, something that can take my mind off of the stress.

Lately, I've been hoarding lipsticks. Who would've thought that I was once a girl who would prefer lipglosses, liptints or none at all because Mother and Titas would scare me that I would get darker lips if I use them. But I believe in the power of make-up removers + Lip Scrub and a great lipbalm (Gees! If there's one great lesson I have learned ever since I ventured in to the make up / Beauty world, that is to use a lipbalm! EVERY one should use lipbalms, please! lol)

But, AGE = REBELLION. Hahaha. JK. I now own many lipsticks. I buy them just for the sake of having them or because I would really like to try them. Thankfully, lipstick lines are now revolutionary! From bullets to liquid lipstick. As the lipsticks evolve, my desire to have all of them also grow! How I wish my wallet was revolutionary as well that it would produce cash itself! : P

I have here my 5 Favorite Lip products that I can choose from to suit my ever-changing moods LOL and it never disappoint me!

Revlon's Matte Balm Balm Stain and -A cult-favorite so I must have it! 

Revlon's Matte Balm in Audacious

I usually use this when going to work or when I am in a rush that I do not have my full face makeup on. It instantly makes you look fresh and healthy since the coral color gives you warmth.


Revlon's Balm Stain in Crimson Crush

This! It does not dry out your lips and it even leaves tint so it's perfect for two reasons: When you just want a fresh / simple makeup or you can use this on a night out, just apply twice or thrice on your lips. I want to repurchase, but I still have two unopened lip tints and a lipbalm so I might as well empty them out before buying a new one! Temptations, please go away. hahaha.

Me Now's Kissproof in Lipstick No.12

Okay, I know this is Made in China. I know this is cheap. I know this can be dangerous. LOL But, they have the shade I've been looking for. No.12 is a dark lipstick, but it depends on how opaque you would like it to be on your lips. I am not good at describing, but sometimes I see it as a Maroon / Burgundy shade. Really drying but it's good!

For day makeup

Night out look

Colourpop's Ultra Satin in Dopey

I was expecting this would be a rosy brown / lavenderish color but it's just pink. A neutral pink. It's not really drying since its not matte, which means its transferrable. It feels heavy on the lips when freshly applied but it goes away once it dries out.

It's too pinky here but it's more of a pinky brown in personal.

Latest lipstick I bought is Maybelline's Creamy Matte in Nude Nuance

I have freebies!

Shade number and name for reference

How it look on the tubes.

It was on sale on BeautyMNL for 199. I dont know how much this is when you buy something at the mall. I saw Georgina Wilson wearing it on their posters and I said to myself: "Kailangan ko malaman shade nun!" So I scrolled down the comments, I found it and headed immediately to BeautyMNL's site. Nagpawaitlist-Naubusan-nagpawaitlist-Ordered immediately! I also influenced my officemate to buy Touch of Spice shade.

 

Swatch of Nude Nuance and Touch of Spice

Here's me wearing Touch of Spice.  Thank G, I bought Nude Nuance kung hindi, Pink nanaman lipstick ko. Hahaha.

Reddish Brown shade. 

All I can say about this lipstick is .. Ang ganda. I never thought I would wear a brown lipstick! Nice for MLBB! A little darker but very natural looking! I recommend this. It's really creamy and matte. Transfers but that's okay. (I saw a local dupe for this.  Try checking out Ever Bilena's Dusky Rose! Ako lang ba, or almost the same sila? :p)



I want to know what you girls use when you're on the go and what are your mood lipstick? Hehehe. I might give it a try: D

Till next time!
Thy ~!

Putting colors in your plain smokey eye!

Hi guys! Let me share one of my routine when I'm online, and that's to watch Youtube Makeup Tutorials! I'm subscribe to Batalash, chrisspy, patrick star, michelle phan (of course), NikkieTutorials etc. 

My fave of them all is Batalash! Sssssmantha! Their channel also gives techniques if you are an aspiring MUA, like me. :P 

Here's one technique they shared:

Using a black color as a base to make the lid color you like stand out! 

I have been doing make up looks with neutral colors and some pinks and purple. I decided to get out of my comfort zone and some other colors (bold colors) to try. It was scary at first because I dont want to look like I was just punched my someone. Err, black eye , nope!

So here's a green eye smokey eye just for a change! 

I used these eyeshadows from Nichido and Avon Color Fold Up Pallette. I paired it with a nude lippie and rosy cheeks, because I want the eye makeup to stand out. 

So, the black base! I first used a flat eyeshadow brush and sprayed some water on it so I can pack alot of the color to my lid. I blended it with a clean brush.

Then, the color you prefer for your lid, sprayed some water again to the brush, then pack it on your lid. Voila! The color will be more opaque than the usual! More darker though. But I like it. :D i used that dark green and black right there in the nichido palette.

Then that green in the Avon Color Fold up Palette as the blending color because I dont think using a brown color as a blending color would work. :p 

BLEND, blend and blend! Hehehe. :p

Can I just rant about this NYX SMLC in Athens? Gahd. The perfect nude for me! :">  i got this from bodyrockers in IG! :D

For the rest of my makeup, I didnt use foundation so you still can see my veins and imperfections there! Hahaha. Naah, I was too lazy and I feel my eyes are going to be more irritated if Im going to layer more makeup :( But I cant help myself from not playing with my makeup :( Hahaha. 

Used concealers (yes concealers! I used my nyx concealer and LA Girl Pro conceal) to hide my blemishes, and to brighten the undereyes. 

Used my jazzy brow gel for the brows.

LOL white eyeliner

Sansan black gel eyeliner

False eyelash

Jordana Blush 

NYC sunny bronzer

There! :D til next post! Oh! Im running out of ideas for make up looks, can you guys comment what you like for me to try? :) 

~Thy!

Instagram: esirryhat

Eyebrow routine using an eyebrow pencil.

Although, I'm a lipstick junkie my fave part of my make up routine is doing my brows. I've been practicing to have that perfect brows, Well atleast for me.

I dont like those over done brows. lately, the natural looking that has a shape and a little arch is fine with me. I am also struggling (struggling is way exaggerated!) to find the perfect shade for my brows. Not too black, not to brown. I have a black hair, so if anyone can suggest a good one, comment down below please? *.* 

So, i just wanna share to you guys how I do my brows using a pencil, a brow powder and a brow gel/mascara. For this post, I'll be using my Nichido Eyebrow Pencil in Black brown. Then for the brow powder and brow gel, maybe on my next post. ;) I've been loving my routine using the brow mascara and my marionnaud eyebrow brush, so watch out for that. You guys, can get a little trick from it. Hopefully!

Okay, enough with the chit-chats! 

You need: an eyebrow pencil, a spoolie/brow brush, a clear brow gel/plain mascara and a concealer.

Here's me with my newly groomed, and nicely shaped (for me and by me) brows. IT'S IMPORTANT to have your brows groomed and cleaned okay? Unless, you're born like Julia Barretto or Cara. ;) but me, i like me brows to be nicely groomed. 

Disclaimer: i am not a professional. I dont claim to be one. But i am striving to be one. Hahahaha! Chos! Please bear with my bare face and my brows. This is how I want them to be. ;) 

1. Brush your brow hairs into place using a clean spoolie and a clear brow gel just to set the hairs into place. (I'm using nichido's clear mascara! Hehe :p)

 

2. Using your newly sharpened brow pencil outline your brows the way you want them to look like without being too harsh or too fake. Just follow where your brow shape is going. (If that makes sense.) 

3. This is how it'll look like. Please outline your brows and fill in your brows' sparse parts very lightly with short strokes, i repeat, SHORT strokes. We are not trying to create a perfect, engineer-ed line here, people! (Hahahaha, this is me, laughing at my own jokes)

5. Brush your brows using the spoolie or just an ordinary brush lightly. I think that's the secret with that natural looking brows... 

 

6. After brushing, you see that some of the product went too far away from my brows, worry not! Because, the concealer will save the day!

  Concealer +Highlight= the wonders of makeup! 

*apply concealer on your brow bone and the area where you can see a product that shouldnt supposed to be there. Hahaha! 

7. Eww my beauty blender... Hahahaha. Hey, im too lazy to even wash it everyday! Dont judge me!

Anyways, just blend the concealer on your skin. It'll act as a highlighter too for your browbone. ;) 

8. Teneeen!! The after look! Here's my brows after 7steps! :) this is my go-to brow look whenever i feel like I dont have the time and i'm going to be late.

 I feel like, pencils are great whenever you're in a hurry but you just cant leave your house without having brows done! ;)

 

See you in my next post!

  I'm planning to blog about my brow routine using my nyx eyebrow powder, my jazzy collection's brow gel and my gradient lips tutorial. ;) which one do you like to be next? Hmmm..

~ Thy! 

IG: @esirryhat

Funky lips.

That barbie fuchsia pink lipstick? I have that!!

This is MUA LUXE Lip Laquer in Funk. It's a liquid lipstick, dries out as matte.  A dupe for Lime Crime's Pink Velvet. 

I bought this along with my Reckess from Chic cosmetics. here's my review about the MUA LUXE LIP LAQUER IN RECKLESS I've been busy that's why it took me so long to do a review/blog about this one.

I used this for my graduation because we we're scheduled on the AM session and I wouldn't want to wear my Bold Red Lipstick in the daylight! Lol. Plus I have used it last grad Ball. 

I didn't also get to take a photo of my makeup that time so I just did a look that will complement the lipstick. 

It's a smokey plum look. 

I was editing the pictures so that the colors I used would really appear. Nice try, Thy! Lol.

While taking pictures I suddenly rubbed my upper and lower lips and guess what happened next! since it's matte and been dried out. Small particles of the dried products went off. Ugh. Looked like it peeled off. Whyyy! Now I feel like this is like those paints you use for the house hahahaha. But I hope this wont harm my lips in any way! I still love it though. I just need to bring a lip brush to re-application because this sponge applicator is too hard for me to use. (I'm still getting used to that.)

 

I posted a video on IG where i went crazy while taking selfies for the blog. Lol. If you wanna see that check my ig: esirryhat ❤

Here's a closer look for the whole make up.

What I used:

 Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser

Kokuryu Summer Cake in Puggy Pink

Nyx Concealer Jar in Fair

Ever Bilena blush raisin

Nyx Eyebrow Cake in Taupe

Jazzy collection brow gel in Light brown

LOL white eyeliner pencil

Aube Eyeshadow Pallette

Avon Color Fold Up Pallette

San san gel eyeliner

Prestige's Skin minerals eyeshadow

Epsa false eyelashes

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara

Nichido Eyeliner Pencil in black brown

Elf Baked highlighter

MUA Luxe Lip laquer in Funk

~ Until next post! 

 Thy! =)