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It's been a while since I posted a product review, hope this article helps for you! (I can't believe that one rhymed, lol)

Anyways, the product that I would be reviewing today is the very popular new-ish release of Careline which is their Kiss Sticks line. It's a lipstick line where in they designed it as a pen type product. But what makes it so popular and special?

First is the availability of this product, we all know Careline is in almost all department stores nationwide. And recently, they are also in partnership with Beauty Mnl which is a well-known and reliable online shop here in the Philippines. All of these makes Careline Kiss Sticks convenient and available for purchase in just the tip of your hand. In addition, they offer 12 shades which almost ranges to all your needs - from nude to red and even green and purple.

The packaging, on the other hand, is a normal pen type lipstick with the brand logo and the very unique and I must say the one I like the most is their tagline which is "Better than basic". At first glance, you will only see the normal pen type pencil but when you pull the top tip of the lippie, you will see their built-in sharpener. I'm shookt. Literally. I didn't expect a sharpener because you can twist it to have more product unlike other lippies which needs it. But, if you prefer a sharp pointed lippie and not the rounded one, then the built-in sharpener gives you a choice.

Let's get on the most awaited part which is the product itself. For me, it lives up to its claim that it glides smoothly on the lips because you wouldn't feel dryness once applied. Plus, the pigmentation is really great because one swipe and you'll see the vibrant color of the lipstick. Although, you will need to exfoliate your lips before applying it because the product will highlight the dryness of your lips. For those looking for kissproof lipsticks, well, this is not for you because it transfers.

Overall, I like this product very much. It's affordable with only P175 pesos each and Careline didn't sacrifice the quality of the product. It transfers but it is very lightweight so retouch isn't a hassle. What do you guys think of this product?

Mascaras have always been my go-to makeup. If I'm in a rush or just plain lazy, I always put on a light swipe of my favorite Mascara. There's just something about having crazy long and bold lashes that I love. In addition, I find it less hassle than putting on falsies. I'm horrible at applying falsies, the glue always messes it up! (Yes Fris blame it on the glue..)

Anyway, this is why I'm always hungry for Mascaras. (You know me, it's always going to come back with food). There are a lot of mascaras in the market. What I look for is first - it should be water proof, second - the specified category of lengthening lashes which differs in their wand. Now, Rucy's Vanity - a Korean cosmetics online brand here in the Philippines - offered to give me their product for a review. I actually have the haul here. This time, I will write a detailed review on their product - Rucy's Vanity Waterproof Mascara.

Since Rucy's Vanity is an online store, it's pretty much accessible to all internet users at http://rucysvanityph.com/. Also, a plus side is that it's really affordable with Php 180.00 pesos per piece. For a waterproof mascara, it's already a steal. The packaging, on the other hand, is a classic black which is a safe choice. I'm okay with this because it's simple and sleek. Moreover, the cap twists smoothly which makes it easy to use.

The mascara wand is very convenient with its thin bristles. This lets you apply the product smoothly without bumping to the skin around your eyes. Although, it does clump a little which can be fixed with a little bit of zigzag motion whilst applying.

RESULTS:

As you can see, it really lengthen and made my lashes look bolder. Although, it did have clumps which I'm a little disappointed at. However, this survived my cry fest while watching Weightlifting Kim Bok Joo which proves that it really is waterproof.

VERDICT:

This is a steal because it's made in Korea and is affordable. Most Korean cosmetics are really expensive so it's a breath of fresh air to encounter a cheaper one. The product is high quality and waterproof so thumbs up. The only problem is that it clumps a little, just apply in zigzag motion. I will buy this for sure!

Korean makeup is a booming trend nowadays. Thus, a lot of people, including me, love to try out cosmetics made from Korea since it's known for its quality and exquisite products. As such, Korean cosmetics are often priced more expensive than drug store makeup. When I heard about Rucy's Vanity PH - an affordable cosmetics brand here in the Philippines that produces Korean made high quality beauty products - I was ecstatic. They sent me their make-up products that can be used for a whole Korean make-up look.

This post will be my Rucy's Vanity Haul and first impressions since I plan to review all of these products in individual posts. The reason is that I feel like if I reviewed all of these in one post, it would be too long. Therefore, I will posts reviews on each product.

Here's the haul:

1.) Rucy's Vanity Two- Way Cake

- This is the two- way cake foundation of Rucy's Vanity priced at Php 250.00. The price can actually be patterned to drug store cosmetics here in the Philippines. It's a breath of fresh air, really, since it's hard to find affordable Korean cosmetics.

It only has two shades: Natural Beige (for fair skin), Dark Beige (for Morena). It's a little bit short on the variations and I'm hoping they release more options for this foundation. What I love about this is their packaging. It's very classy with its white overall color and a hint of pink. Once you open it, you can see the powder puff on top of a clear cap which reminds me of BB cushions. It's very innovative which is a plus for me.

2.) Rucy's Vanity Lip & Cheek Red

- This is their version of lip and cheek tint priced at Php 80.00 for 8ml. At first, I was disappointed because for the price, 8 ml seems so small. However, once I tried this, I changed my mind. It's very pigmented, I'm not even kidding. For a small dot, you can have rosy cheeks.

3.) Rucy's Vanity Waterproof Mascara

- Their waterproof mascara is very affordable priced at Php 180.00. It's in a very simple and sleek packaging. The cap twists smoothly. So far, I have no trouble with the packaging.

4.) Rucy's Vanity Waterproof Eyeliner

- Their eyeliner is smaller than the mascara and is priced at Php 160.00. I would have preferred it to be longer so its easier to apply. (Somehow my usual problem with eyeliners are how small their wands are)

I love how thin the tip is because it makes it easier to control. Plus, you can form subtle thin lines on your eyes which is great for your daily look and is perfect if your going for the Korean makeup look.

5.) Rucy's Vanity Auto Eyebrow Pencil

- Their eyebrow pencil comes in three colors: black, brown, and grey. This gives customers a wide range of options to choose from which I love. Plus, it has a very affordable price at Php 80.00. I liked the packaging simply because it's sturdy and smooth. Plus, simple elegance is a way to go.

Verdict:

I love Rucys Vanity because not only are they affordable but they also have high quality products. What more can a makeup lover want, right? My favorites (Yes, with an s because I'm like that) are the Cheek & Lip Red, Auto Eyebrow Pencil & Two- Way cake. I think these three stood out from the rest because they're exceptional with their pigment and smooth feel. Although I would have loved if the two-way cake had a dewy finish.

I hope you guys loved this haul! I would be writing a full review for each items by next week so wait for it.

If you're interested with Rucy's Vanity, check out their site:
http://rucysvanityph.com

MOON POWER MAKEUP!

As a Sailor Moon fan, I'm quite intrigued with all innovations that include the show. Thus, when I heard about the Miracle Romance eyeliner, I was ecstatic. However, what stopped me though was how hard it is to find in the Philippines.

So you may ask, how I got my paws on this one? I won it at a raffle on Skinned PH - an online shop here in the Philippines. I was shocked, of course, because it's not everyday that I'm lucky enough to win something on the internet. But alas, I did. Of course, before reviewing this product the first thing I searched was the price. In Skinned PH, the Chibi Moon Rod and Heart Rod is priced at Php 950.

At first, I'm thinking this eyeliner should make my eyes look like freaking cleopatra seeing how pricey it was. Let's admit, there are tons of liquid eyeliners from different brands that are much cheaper. The packaging was beyond expectations. It's a collection if your a Sailor Moon fan. It fits your hand smoothly and if you hold it like the one I showed in the first picture, you can imagine yourself as one of the characters in the show before they transform. Geeky. I know. But I really love the show okay.

Moving on, the tip and application were really smooth. You can draw thin strokes if you want to have the subtle eyeliner. Honestly, this was the first time I tried a felt tip eyeliner so I was really shocked. This is great for beginners because the handle is long making it easier to glide on your eyelids. Everything on the packaging is perfect. You can remove the heart on top if you're traveling and instead bring it as a pen type which takes up lesser space.

The product, on the other hand, is okay just like a normal eyeliner. My problem was that it sometimes came of super light so you have to apply over and over again. This makes my application sometimes streaky. However my suggestion is store it standing up with the tip on the bottom so that the product will come off pigmented at first try. It's also waterproof which is great making it lasts longer.

However, it's easy to remove once you rub it. This will be a problem for me because I usually rub my eyes when it's itchy. I guess I will need to bring this eyeliner whenever I wear it for touch ups.

Verdict:

This product is great for Sailor Moon lovers. It gives fans and makeup lovers a common ground which is really great. However, for me it's not really worth Php 950. It's really expensive for an average eyeliner. If you're not a fan and just looking for an eyeliner that's worth your money, I feel like this is not for you. BUT, if you have an extra money to spare then by all means, go for it. You'll never really know unless you try, right?

Christmas passed, but that doesn't mean gift giving is paused until next year. No, people still have occasions where in a special token is well appreciated. The product I'm going to review today is a perfect surprise for makeup lovers. I recently stumbled upon a great gift set in Watsons. Most of us know that Watsons - a local drugstore which sells beauty, medicine, food, and many more - release perfectly affordable gift sets throughout the year.

The Beauty Now and Next gift set contains 8 lippies all in all - 4 lipsticks and 4 lipglosses. It's very versatile because the colors have light pink to vampy red in it. What's great about this set is it only costs 250 pesos. Certainly a cheap steal, right? Plus, if you prefer nudes, they also have a set for those too. I bought this particular set because it has lipglosses.

The packaging of the lipsticks are not sturdy. It kind of feels like a toy. You have to be careful when twisting it because it gets stuck. In addition, it does not have a great look all in all.

The lipglosses, on the other hand, I love. It looks so cute with it's thin and small body. It's great to bring when traveling since it's very portable. The twist cap is also very smooth unlike the packaging in the lipsticks.

For the product, the lipsticks are quite the disappointment because it does not apply smoothly at all. The pigment is also not that high but you can work with it. It's also not moisturizing and not drying too - just normal. However, it's matte and lasts about 5 hours. Not bad for the affordable price. The lipglosses, on the other hand, I can rave about them all day long. I just love love how it feels on my lips. It's very moisturizing. Although, it's not that pigmented. Both lippies are not transfer proof so that's a thing you can consider.

Verdict:

For 250 pesos, I can work with these lippies. I love how affordable they are. Although this set is not that above average, you can work with it. If they release more colors in this set, I will buy again because it's very affordable and I'm in love with their lipgloss.

If you've followed my posts, you'll know that I love lippies. I also believe in the trending quote "A girl can never have too many lipsticks". Thus, I present to you, my dear readers, another Ever Bilena lippie product review.

EB Extreme Lipstick has a distinct red body which is in all the color variations. Personally, I love the packaging because it looks really classy with its Marilyn Monroe red. However, It would have looked better if the body is matte like the one in EB matte lipsticks. Although, I do feel like they made the packaging glossy because of the product itself is in the glossy side of lipsticks.

I bought these two buy one take one for only Php 169.00. It's definitely cheaper than other well-known brands who also produce high quality lipsticks.

I have two colors: Hollywood Red and Bubblegum. The colors are really vibrant. A little goes a long way because it's highly pigmented. It's also moisturizing to the lips so you wouldn't be bothered all day. However, it does transfer so retouch is a must. Nevertheless, it's not drying to your lips making it great for retouch.

Verdict:

This is one of my favorite affordable lippies. Ever Bilena has done a great job in releasing great quality lipsticks that are worth your every penny. I would definitely buy again.

P.S. - I have a video of my top affordable lippies so far, feel free to check it out! xoxo

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Moisturizers have been one of the go-to products of beauty addicts. Not only can it soften your skin, but it can also be the solution for your long-term dry skin problems. I used to have dry, chapped lips all the time. Especially in instances when I'm always on the go which makes me drink less water than I usually do. When I have this problem, I usually exfoliate my lips and put on a lip balm. So far, I only have one favorite lip balm so I'm open on trying out products to have more choices.

This is why I was attracted to the Carmex moisturizing lip balm line. Initially, I wanted to buy the tube type packaging, however, it was out of stock back then. Thus, I just opted to purchase this Cult-Fave original jar for 139 pesos at Beauty MNL ph.

At first glance, it really looks classic. It has that oldie kind of packaging. Surprisingly, I love how it's designed. It makes you want to trust the brand because it gives off the feeling that they've been manufacturing for a long time. (Which they are -- Since 1937) This makes the product reliability high. If I was given a choice, I would have bought the other packaging because jars are really hard to handle. You have to either use cotton buds or clean finger when applying it to avoid any infection. However, what I love about this packaging is it's really sturdy and small. It's easier to carry on - the - go.

Although the product appears to be yellow, it comes off as colorless when you apply it on your lips. It's very smooth and it glides well on your lips. It does have a tingly mint feeling once applied but it's okay. I have a little problem with the smell though, It has that unexplainable fragrance, like mint and butter combined. If it makes it better, you get used to it after a while. For the product effectivity, it does relieve chapped lips. However, in my experience, you have to continuously use it in order for it to work. For the week that I've been using it, my chapped lips healed. But after I stopped, my lips became dry again. You can't really expect too much if you use any product scarcely. You have to maintain a beauty regimen for it to work long term.

Verdict:

I love this lip balm. It does the job well. However, it's a bit pricey for 139 pesos. I'm comparing the price to my go-to favorite lip balm. If I find a shop that sell much cheaper than 139 pesos, I will definitely buy this again.

Price: 3/5
Packaging: 4/5 (Simply because I prefer tube ones but this packaging is really sturdy)
Product: 4/5

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And if you want to buy one: https://beautymnl.com/products/508-cult-fave-original-jar

Last weekend, I was one of the lucky Youtubers who was invited in the Smart Launchpad workshop in FPLA. The event was very successful in my opinion with a few flaws of course. However, this post is not about Smart Launchpad, but this will focus on my final entry.

There were 100 entries, 6 were chosen as winners and all were very talented. Mine was different than most. It may be the shortest, may be the worst, but I wanted to tackle a very important issue in the beauty community. The beauty definition nowadays, is based on the latest trends. From eyebrows on fleek to Kylie Jenner lips, some people try to be someone they're not and they think it's beautiful. I'm not against that, however, sometimes it ventures away from the appreciation of an individual's natural beauty.

Thus,

The main point of this short video was to inspire teens, women, men or just people in general that beauty is first and foremost found in you and not with what you wear or put on your face.

Instead of the title "Power of Makeup", I used "Power of Natural Beauty" instead, to remind you, that you're beautiful with or without makeup.

Thank you for watching!

Make-up has and will always be one of the things that makes me happy. No matter how negative people can be with this popular trend, I stand by what I love. It's not about impressing other people. On the contrary, I believe in the power of makeup to produce confident and independent individuals. (because, we can never go wrong with a bold red lipstick, right? hihi) Thus, it's a surreal moment to find companies who cater to people's makeup needs and wants.

When BeautyMNL - a top online shopping site for everyone's beauty cravings - contacted me to be one of the lucky bloggers to test their site, I was elated. I've been seeing and hearing a lot of reviews from this site. They offer wide range products from skin care to makeup and even tools. Moreover, they guarantee 100% authentic cosmetics from popular brands that are hard to find in the Philippines. This is one of the reasons why I prefer buying from this company since sg authentic and replicas are popular right now. Plus they offer a cash on delivery option and free shipping (for 2,000 pesos and up), too!

Buying cosmetics on the site was a breeze.

Everything is in category so you won't get confused on what to buy. They have tabs for skin care, makeup, tools, accessories, etc. You can also choose to see brand per brand if you prefer buying cosmetics from your favorite.

Once you see the product that caught your eye, be sure to read the description and reviews so that you can maximize online shopping. This is another great thing about BeautyMNL, almost all of their products have reviews from buyers so you can see if it's effective or not.

Plus, do pick a shade.

In my experience, the only downside that I saw was that some of my preferred products were sold out maybe due to the fact that it's their anniversary sale. BUT don't fret! If you don't need the product now, you can always use their waitlist option.

Now, if you're sure about buying the product, click add to cart and then proceed. Enter your address and then you're done!

For the shipping, they guarantee next-day delivery to Metro Manila addresses and 3-5 working days for the rest of the Philippines. Now, take note that they don't deliver on weekends and holidays.

I'm very impressed that my package arrived the day after I ordered.

And it was packed really carefully and neatly so that the palettes won't break.

Now, without further ado, I will list out all the things I bought and their links down below. (Hopefully, you'll find a new favorite here)

1. Carmex Classic Moisturising Lip Balm - 7.5g

- If you have chapped lips, this is the product for you! I have yet to test this out but in what I've read, this lip balm is effective.

Buy it here: https://beautymnl.com/products/508-cult-fave-original-jar

2. Maybelline Color Show Lipstick in Mysterious Mocha

Maybelline matte lipsticks have wide range of colors. Check out the nudes, bold and poppin pink.

Buy it here: https://beautymnl.com/products/7696-color-show-matte-lipstick

3. Maybelline Fashion Brow - 3D Brow & Nose Palette - in Light Brown

This palette is relatively new, as far as I know, and it can be used for 3D eyebrow shaping plus contouring and eyeshadow. A very flexible palette indeed.

Buy it here: https://beautymnl.com/products/5740-fashion-brow-3d-palette

4. Spot Me Clear Skin Solution Light Cream

I was looking for a neat primer and stumbled into this. I haven't heard of it before so this is a new discovery but the reviews are positive so I'm going to test this out.

Buy it here: https://beautymnl.com/products/7489-spot-me-clear-light-cream

5. L.A. Colors 3D Blush Contour in Sugar Plum

Contour, highlight and blush in one portable palette? what more can I say?

Buy it here: https://beautymnl.com/products/6011-3d-blush

And freebies! Yay

I hope you guys like this haul!

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Rucy's Vanity Waterproof Mascara Review

Rucy's Vanity Haul & First Impressions

Miracle Romance: Chibi Rod Eyeliner Review

Beauty Now and Next Lip Collection Review with Swatches

Ever Bilena (EB) Extreme Lipstick Review

Carmex Cult-Fave Original Jar Lip Balm Review

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