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Lip Things from Laala

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I got a bunch of lip products from that swap with Laala, and I thought I’d give a short p/review of sorts for each in this post. Here are the lip products, swatched on my arm:

Laala - Lip Stuff - NARS Niagara, Dior Lip Glow, Tarte Bold, MUA Runway, Vaseline Aloe Lip Therapy - Swatches
Swatched, L-R: NARS Satin Lipstick (Niagara), Dior Addict Lip Glow, Tarte Pure Performance Lipstick (Bold), MUA Power Pout (Runway), Vaseline Advanced Lip Therapy (Aloe)

NARS - Niagara
First up is the NARS SATIN LIPSTICK IN NIAGARA, which is actually a sort of hand-me-down from her. She said she couldn’t get it to work on herself, but when I saw swatches online, I knew it was the sort of color that’s right up my alley. 🙂

FOTD - Mint - Face 1

NARS describes Niagara as a “pink-based coral,” and it’s my first satin lipstick from NARS. It’s a beautiful light coral that’s perfect for spring. Here, I’ve paired it with a neutral eye with a mint accent. Read More

March Favorites

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Nothing terribly exciting on the color front! I was trying to think of any particular palette or shadow I was using for the month of March, but it was really mostly the MAC Paint Pot in Groundwork that was a staple. I’ve also been liking using a brown liner, smudged near my upper lash line for soft definition. Pictured here is the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Twice Baked. Going on that subtle definition trend is the Le Métier de Beauté Anamorphic Lash Mascara, which I love.

For face stuff, I have (strangely) a few favorites: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is a strong #1. I have the shade Ginger, which is a bit dark but still a great match. I also have another concealer, the Le Métier de Beauté Peau Vierge Correcteur, which I have in Medium. Their shade range is a bit pitiful (just 2, compared to NARS’ 16 or something), but it’s a great match for me. I also have the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, which is a steadfast favorite, as well as the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder Palette, which includes three shades (1 LE and 2 permanent). This is basically my face base right here, not counting the Le Métier de Beauté Eye Brightening and Setting Powder, which I use in conjunction with the concealers, usually.

Lastly, for lips, I’ve been enjoying the Dior Addict Lip Glow, which I got from my swap with Laala! It’s great because it gives just that tiny hint of color, and it has SPF. I didn’t stick and go back to any 1 lip color the last month and just sort of rotated everything.

What were your favorite products last month?

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To read about my non-beauty favorites for March, click here.

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BRTC Jasmine 3D Moist Pact*

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BRTC Jasmine Moist Pack - Compact

The BRTC Jasmine 3D Moist Pack* is briefly described as a “moisture-coated pressed powder for dry skin.” It is part of BRTC’s “Jasmine Moist System,” which we already partly got to try a few months ago, via their Whipping Essence (reviewed here). There is a total of 8 products in the range. The Jasmine 3D Moist Pack is a “moisture-locking compact powder for dry skin.”

The literature (that BRTC products always come with, yay) mentions that the microfine moisture-coated powder in this product is designed to hydrate skin as it evens out skin tones. The “clump-free hydrating formula” also claims to provide protection against UVA and UVB rays, while providing a bright complexion.

BRTC Jasmine Moist Pack

The powder comes housed in this orchid compact that has a plastic cover to separate the sponge it comes with from the powder, presumably for hygienic purposes.

BRTC Jasmine Moist Pack - Sponge

BRTC Jasmine Moist Pack - Skin Swatch

The powder is way too light for me, but it blends in really, really well, almost seamlessly. It allows skin to still look like skin, even under some layers of powder. You can kind of see how light it is, because of an unblended area on the right side of my hand.

BRTC Jasmine Moist Pack

I’ve worn this alone in this photo, just over sunscreen. Because I found the product to be a bit too light, I chose to forgo application with the enclosed sponge, lest I haunt you with my ghostly visage. Instead, I applied it lightly with a super fluffy brush, but it still made my skin a touch or two lighter. I was kind of expecting that, but I was hoping against it happening. I don’t think it’s that noticeable if you don’t know what my skin color used to be.

As far as oil control, it does nothing much, although it did minimize shine and is handy for reapplication and touch-ups, because it blends out so well. It doesn’t cake or crease, and it fades away evenly. A pretty good powder, if you ask me, especially for people with dry skin, on which powders tend to look… well, powdery.

I’ve yet to use this in conjunction with my Jasmine Whipping Essence, but I think they might work well together if you’re feeling a lighter base in these coming humid months.

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* This item was provided for review. All opinions are my own.

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5 Things Friday: Makeup to Try This Spring

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Quite a late 5 Things Friday this week, but I really wanted to put one up so I cobbled this post together. When it comes to spring makeup, I know most people revert to pastels. However, most pastels can look horrible on some people (i.e. me), so I’ve resorted to looking for other ways to incorporate springy-ness to my looks.

DEWY SKIN
In this humidity, dewy skin seems to be the only option for base makeup, whether or not you wear any. Sometimes, it tiptoes over to the side of greasy, but if you’re lucky (or within the vicinity of decent airconditioning), you can keep it dewy and soft.

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ORANGE LIPS
This is actually not something I have tried wearing out yet, but with the bombardment of bright orange lips all over the Internet, it’s becoming more appealing.

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WHITE EYELINER
I think this is a soft and bold way to brighten up and define your eyes. It’s pretty simple to do, too, and matches pretty much anything else you want to do with your face.

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SOFT PINK EYESHADOW
This almost looks like as though your face is touched by spring! I love the soft pinkiness, without having to go full-on pastel. It’s a great neutral look that just ups your radiance and makes your face bloom.

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GRADIENT BLUSH
This photo is from an Illamasqua video from last year. The strong blush was created by a blusher duo they released using a soft apricot blush and a hot pink blush. Mixing two colors together creates dimension and complexity–perfect to wear this spring if you don’t want to stick to boring light pinks.

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What trends are you looking to try out this season?

M-Chloi Hyaluronic Acid Waterdrop Cream*

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M-Chloi Hyaluronic Acid Waterdrop Cream

The seasons are turning from winter to spring, at least in colder parts of the world, and it’s time to break out your favorite dew-inducing products. One of the most important all-arounders, no matter what time of the year, is a good moisturizer. Read More

My Addiction Addiction: Spoils from Japan, 2014

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I did it again. Here are some of the things I picked up from Addiction on my last trip to Jay-pan. With the intention of possibly picking up the new quad in Departure, I ended up walking away with three single eyeshadows (Rigoletto, Sand Dune, and Truffle), a cheek stick (Rose Bar), and a lipstick for my sister (Vamp).

Addiction Eyeshadow - Rose Bar

I’m a big fan of Addiction’s Cheek Sticks, and Rose Bar brings the number I have to 5. Cheek Sticks are multi-purpose products for use on the eyes, cheeks, and lips, but I found that all of them work best as cheek products. Rose Bar is a beautiful neutral shade that’s a great deal pinker than Tea Rose, which I already have.

As for the eyeshadows, which everyone knows I can’t resist, I picked up 3, bringing the total of my Addiction E/S singles to 8.

Addiction Eyeshadow - Rigoletto

Rigoletto is a beautiful sheeny pale peach. It is absolutely gorgeous. I was not ever intending on getting this, ever, except swatching it was like a revelation. I could just imagine it on my lid, and I decided I wanted that. It has an ME or metallic finish.

Addiction Eyeshadow - Sand Dune

Sand Dune is a pale, dirty olive with a P or Pearl finish. I had my eye on White Pepper, which this was beside, but I ended up picking this up instead since it looked so gorgeous and seemed to suit my skin tone better than White Pepper, which has a bit more yellow in it.

Addiction - Eyeshadow - Truffle

Lastly, I have Truffle, which is a deep, matte chocolate brown. This is absolutely beautiful and creamy. I wasn’t intending on getting a brown, but I don’t have any other matte singles by Addiction, and this just looked so rich when I swatched it. It’s a touch warm.

And of course, some swatches:

Addiction 2014 Haul - Swatches - Rigoletto, Sand Dune, Truffle, Rose Bar
Swatched, L-R: eyeshadows (Rigoletto, Sand Dune, Truffle), cheek stick (Rose Bar)

Addiction 2014 - Swatches - Rigoletto, Sand Dune, Truffle, Rose Bar

I actually used all of the eyeshadows in the ff. look:

Addiction Eyeshadows - Face - Rigoletto, Truffle, Sand Dune

I placed Rigoletto all over the inner half of the lid, blending it out to Sand Dune on the outer corner. Under the lower lash line, I smudged a bit of Truffle to soften a copper eye liner, and to create a bit of a haze and soft definition.

3CE Stylenanda Under Eye Flash Face and Eyes - African Sunset

I absolutely love Addiction, and I hope I can get more of their shades. I just stopped myself because I don’t think I should get so many impractical shades from a brand that isn’t even accessible here in Manila. I think the colors I got are pretty perfect, though. At least to tide me over until I can next visit a counter.

Addiction is owned by Kosé, which is not cruelty-free.

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