As a makeup junkie, I have an ever-growing list of favorite makeup products especially with how the internet is constantly influencing us to try new products. Kaya nga for my current everyday makeup, it consists of products na matagal ko ng ginagamit, kumbaga mga all-time favorites ko na. There are a few rin that I've recently discovered but I'm eager to buy again once I run out. This simple, everyday look you can also deploy when you want to look put-together and polished but not necessarily over-the-top. Ang importante, you have a few key makeup essentials on hand. That includes a weightless, high-coverage, and long-wear complexion product such as the Barenbliss True Beauty Inside Cushion. A bronzer like Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer which adds dimension to the face, and an intensely pigmented and lightweight lippie kagaya ng Maybelline Sensational Liquid Matte. Kung mapapansin nyo, some of these are admittedly on the pricier side, but they last me a very long time. Meron rin naman from my favorite affordable makeup brands like Maybelline and Barenbliss. Barenbliss True Beauty Inside Cushion, P899 MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, P2,000 KVD Beauty Lock-It Translucent Setting Powder, P2,250 Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer, P2,100 Dazzle Me Heart-Melt Blush in Cheeky Orange, P149 IT Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil, P1,730 Etude House Play Color Eyes Juice Bar, P1,200 Barenbliss Better Than Magic Eyeliner, P299 Maybelline Hypercurl Mascara, P229 Maybelline Sensational Liquid Matte in Best Babe, P229 Share nyo rin mga ka-grocery moms if you've tried any of these makeup favorites.
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Even on days na wala ako sa mood na maglagay ng full face makeup, I still make sure to apply lipstick. Just so I could still feel more put together and confident, syempre. At wala na sigurong mas nakakainis para sa mga kagaya kong forever lipstick wearer, when the lipstick colour smudges and leaves me with a stain around my mouth or it starts fading and I'm left with just a terrible outline. Luckily, there are some oh-so-simple tips and tricks that I've been doing to ensure my lip look lasts for hours. ●Prep the lips I use a clean toothbrush to manually slough off any dry and flaky skin off of the lips for the smoothest surface to start with. ●Prime the lips I apply a tiny amount of foundation or concealer all over the lips. Not only it fills in any cracks and creates a smooth and even base for the lipstick, it also cancels out the natural color of the lips so this makes the lip color pop. ●Choose the right formula Pick a lipstick that delivers ultra long-wear. Matte lipstick has the most staying power and the least amount of bleeding or smudging. ●Dabbing not swiping If I use satin or cream lipstick, I dab it onto the lips — not swiping — for a pigmented and precise application. ●Blot the lisptick with tissue After applying the lipstick, I use a folded tissue, open the mouth and place it between the upper and lower lips, then press down on the tissue. This takes away the excess product and oils from the lips. ●Layer more lipstick I apply a little more lipstick after blotting to increase the colour payoff and blot again. ●Set the lips I take a single layer of tissue, lightly press it against the lips and lightly dab a layer of loose, translucent powder with a fluffy powder brush on top of the tissue. This gives the lipstick real staying power. Share nyo na rin if you have some other hacks to make your lipstick stay longer.
P.S. MAC's range of Retro Matte Lipsticks and Matte Lipsticks are my personal favorites in terms of their serious staying power without being drying. If you've read some of my previous beauty product reviews, from the iWhite Glow Booster Vitamin C Serum to the most recent one na Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist, mapapansin nyo na both products promise to give that radiant-looking skin which nowadays is what I'm all for. Kaya hindi na rin siguro kayo magugulat mga ka-grocery moms that I'm doing yet another review on a product that offers to give my skin a radiant glow. It's the MAC Strobe Cream Pinklite. This product claims to boost the look of dull skin and luminizes with iridescent particles. It also smooths and hydrates the skin. You can use it as a moisturizer or mix it with a liquid or cream foundation which is what I prefer doing. ●Comes in a white coloured opaque plastic bottle with a screw cap ●Has a smooth texture similar to a moisturizer or a light lotion ●Has a light, pleasant scent ●Easy to apply ●Does not feel heavy on the skin ●Pinklite shade gives a soft purple reflection ●Leaves a light sheen when first applied, but as you blend it onto your skin, it leaves a subtle glow At first I was scared that it might leave my skin looking extremely shimmery or like a greasy disco ball, but it doesn't. It just adds a really pretty natural glow to my skin. Like I said, I typically mix it with my foundation since the shade I got works better with lighter skin tones but mine is deeper. Regardless, I love the fact that this cream acts like a moisturizer and illuminator/highlighter in one, though I don't think it could replace a moisturizer in my skincare but it defitely makes a great base for makeup as it helps it apply more smoothly. If you're interested, MAC Strobe Cream Pinklite is available at any MAC Cosmetics counters or on their Lazada store for P2,550.
If there's one person na nakakaintindi at sumusuporta sa pagiging makeup junkie ko, that would be my hubby, and to my surprise mga ka-grocery moms, last Christmas he gifted me this MAC Tiny Tricks Mini Lipstick Trio in limited-edition neutral shades. I guess gumana yung mga parinig ko na gusto kong magkaroon ng any MAC lipstick as it's been a long time since I had one in my collection. This little lipstick trio is part of their holiday collection last year called, Hypnotizing Holiday 2021. It comes with two mattes - Awe-spicious, a warmy pinky nude and Snappy Go Lucky, a rosey nude, and one amplified lipstick in Sleight Of Grand which is a warm pinky brown color. I've worn them quite a few times already, so here are my thoughts: ●Come in a gorgeous hypnotic optical-illusion packaging ●Easy to apply especially the Sleight Of Grand as it just glides so smoothly on the lips ●All three have impressive colour payoff ●All three can be easily layered ●Sleight Of Grand is not as long-lasting as the matte ones ●The matte ones can be a little drying particularly Snappy Go Lucky ●Awe-spicious and Sleight Of Grand would work on all skin tones I'm very happy to have this trio in my collection. If you look at my lipstick drawer, mahilig talaga ako sa mga minis as they are the perfect size to test if I like the shade and formula, plus I very rarely finish a full lipstick especially that lipsticks usually have a shorter shelf life than other makeup products. Sobra akong na-impress sa packaging and from what I learned, their collections last holiday season were made with recyclable, responsibly sourced paper cartons. Share nyo rin mga ka-grocery moms what your favorite MAC lipstick is.
Hubby got this set at Rustan's The Beauty Source for P900. It's also available at all MAC locations nationwide and online at MAC Cosmetics Lazada Flagship Store. |
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