Review: Avon Supershock Mascara

Happy fathers' day to all the pops out there! :)

It makes me very sad to think that I did not manage to post entries since classes started. Now I admire student bloggers who find time to blog despite the load!
Anyway, on to the review! :)

I saw this mascara being used by the Pixiwoo sisters and Tanya Burr a few times on their makeup tutorials. My old mascara was already dying and begging for a replacement so, when I saw this on an Avon brochure on sale, I did not think twice to order.

Price: On sale at P239, Regular P450
Shade: Black Brown
How to Purchase: Order through an Avon lady

San San Gel Eyeliner Review - Beauty Theories

Hi ladies!
I prefer gel eyeliners than pencil or liquid ones. I find them easier to work with, and generally lasts longer than other liners I have tried. It is also the most versatile, because you can change the thickness of the line you want to create by simply changing brushes.
Being somebody on a college budget, I searched for a gel eyeliner that is affordable, but works.
I found this eyeliner and I want to share what I think about it!

The packaging looks super weird, but very purposeful. There is a detachable brush attached to the cap. The brush is actually very useful, I like using it better than angled brushes for gel liners.
Price: P115.00
Shade: Black
Where to purchase: HBC stores

You can actually reattach the cap upside down to get this. Haha. It works pretty well either way.

San san says (from hbc.com.ph): 

Description: Eye-opening makeup that blends smoothly. Also available in Brown.

Ingredients: Squalane, Kaolin, Ozokerite Wax, Cera alba (Beeswax), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Propyl Paraben, CI 77499

Instructions:

Using an eyeliner brush, put some gel eyeliner and start drawing a line from the inner eye keeping as close to the lash line as possible. Then draw the line right to the end of the eye.

Product Empties - Beauty Theories

It is almost June, and I cannot wait to go back to school! :)

I live in Malolos City, and unfortunately, there aren't too many malls in here. Most of the skincare, hair care, and make up products I use cannot be availed any where near my place. My boarding house in Quezon City is luckily near malls, so I usually have to be there to be able to purchase the stuff I need. I had no summer classes so I stayed in Malolos, which meant I had no way of repurchasing my empty products. 

When I saw Ms. Aya of codenameaya.com recently blogged about her product empties, I thought, why not share mine too before I throw them away? :)

I categorized them into three chunks, hair, skin care, and make up! Read on to know more about the products above! 

Get the Look: Affordable Summer-Inspired Makeup

Happy Monday!
Summer is almost over here in the Philippines. Rains are actually occurring more and more often and I love it! I wanted to make the most out of the remaining days of summer that's why I'm writing an affordable summer inspired makeup tutorial. Rock this trendy last minute look and seize summer! Read on to know how! :)

My Top 5 Youtube Makeup Gurus - Beauty Theories

Hello readers!

I love Youtube. I think if I were to choose between Twitter or Youtube, or maybe even Facebook or Youtube, I'd choose Youtube. Haha.
I am obsessed with watching beauty videos a looot. I learn a lot from them, I learn so much about makeup- how to apply stuff, what colors to choose, what particular products work best for something. And! Youtube keeps me updated on the trends. I never thought I'd use Youtube this way, because before I got hooked up by beauty videos, I thought Youtube was just a site where you can watch the viral videos on the news, the celebrity scandals (oops), or just where you can upload you and your friends' silly videos.

Having said written those, I want to share to you my favorite channels to watch, beauty channels in particular. I think this might also help the girls out there who are just starting to watch beauty videos and would like to have channel recommendations. :) And maybe help even the girls who just want more videos on their feeds! :) Just a little disclaimer, this is my personal opinion so my top gurus might definitely not be the same as yours. No hate. <3 Let's get the rank rolling!

*All channels are linked, just click their names. :)

1. Pixiwoo

Photo from: http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/nicola%20chapman

These girls are the best. Pixiwoo is a channel by British sisters, Samantha Chapman, and Nichola Chapman. They are pro makeup artists, and they are just so talented. They film in-depth makeup tutorials. Their videos' length are about 10 minutes on average. They film from start to finish, they would start with no makeup no, unlike other gurus who have their foundation and/or brows done before they film. They mostly do celebrity makeup tutorials, and they sometimes use the exact same products used by the celebrity they are getting makeup inspiration from. These are a couple of my favorite videos from them:

Bella 'Breaking Dawn' Makeup Tutorial (Samantha)

Bond Girl 'Domino' Make up Tutorial (Nic)

My Makeup Story - Beauty Theories

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Happy Monday readers!
I love applying makeup on other people. Actually, I think I like doing it on other people more than on myself.   I feel very happy whenever I see them look prettier, and I feel very overwhelmed when they thank me and say I've done a good job. I am not a pro makeup artist, actually, I have done makeup only on around 20-25 people, but I'd love to do more in the future.

Today I would like to share how all these began. It was May 2012 when my Aunt asked for company to do Yhana, my 7-year old cousin's makeup for Flores De Mayo. If you are not from the Philippines, Flores is a feast celebrated every year in May all over my country. This celebration is most known for sagalas, women (sometimes accompanied by men), who walk the long roads of  their baranggays, all dolled up in a gown and of course, with make up. I was very excited when my Aunt told me this, and I immediately searches make up looks on Youtube. I didn't get the chance to do Yhana's makeup that time. I tried to, but it was just... crappy. Haha.

I continued to watch makeup videos on Youtube. I remember first subscribing on Noe Mae  the famous Filipina Makeup guru. I enjoyed watching her very much and I was very fascinated on the magic of make up.  She mentioned Michelle Phan, the best and cutest make up guru I know, in one of her videos, and that is when I became addicted. :D

My first "client" was my sister. It was December 2012 and it was her prom.

Etude House Easy Brow Pencil in No. 1 (Dark Brown) Review

Blessed Sunday readers!
I love filling in my brows. I never leave my house without doing this, even if I only have very little time left. I own a variety of brow products, but whenever I have to hurry, I grab my Etude House Easy Brow Pencil because it is very easy to use and goes well with a lot of looks.

Price: P128.00
Shade: Dark Brown (No. 1)
Place of purchase: SM North EDSA Department Store Etude House counter

Etude House says (from etudehouse.ph) : Wax softens with pencil accurate application to supply long lasting hold and accentuation.

Nyaha. Bet that leaves a question mark on your head!
Swatches after the jump! :)