Canmake Mat Fleur Cheek in 01 Matte Apricot

Hello loves!

I know that spring is over (and we don't even have spring in the Philippines) and pastels and bright colors aren't as "in" anymore, but I just gotta have a marshmallow-like blush shade. Right now I am using the...

Canmake Mat Fleur Cheek in 01 Matte Apricot

This costs PhP 680.00.

I wasn't really planning on buying a blush when I got this, but while browsing Canmake's kiosk at Trinoma, they had a promo (I think it was a gifts with purchase kind and I got a concealer) and just fell for that trap! I have low self control when it comes to makeup, especially when I do have some money saved up. Haha!

Since the details are in Japanese, here's the info from the website:

Is it really a powder? Startling staying power!

Let the flowers of a smile bloom in your cheeks

Blush with a soft, light finish

The secret of super-soft cheeks 

 Matte powder with a natural finish

Matte powder creates a soft shading effect! The matte texture ensures a translucent finish that never looks heavy

Enhances your complexion, giving you the softest, cutest cheeks

Soft-focus powder  

Contains fixing powder!!!

Matte powder with a soft-focus effect gives you a poreless look

With a highly light-diffusing effect, Focus Powder softly obscures textural irregularities caused by pores, concealing both fine lines and pores!

Contains sebum-absorbing powder (silica) to prevent make-up run.

Highly absorbent, it sucks up excess sebum  

Keeps your make-up in place for hours on end.

Contains beautifying & moisturizing agents and plant & fruit extracts that your skin will love

Ectoin, collagen, hyaluronic acid, arbutin, rosemary leaf extract, pomegranate peel extract, damask rose flower oil, rosehip oil, Rosa multiflora fruit extract

Formulation designed with your skin in mind

Free from mineral oils, petroleum-based surfactants, ultraviolet absorbers, and fragrance

SHADES:

[01] Matte Apricot

A versatile coral that suits everyone 

For a bright, cute impression

[02] Matte Girly Rose

A rose pink that fans of pink will adore

[03] Matte Marmalade

Ideal for energetic girls

A Coral orange

The packaging is something pretty common in Japanese brands. It looks so simple with the clear plastic compact. It doesn't have a mirror and it is equipped with a small brush.

The bristles are very soft but it's just so small that I can't use it on my cheeks because it's difficult to apply and make the color on both cheeks even.

I do love the embossed floral design! I like the part where the colors are separated (you can use it as an eyeshadow) but will create a beautiful shade when swirled together!

See the swatches below:

From left to right:

Swirled together, the one at the bottom left (white), the ones at the upper left/bottom right (light pink), the shade at the center (apricot), and the one at the upper right (rose pink)

Here's how it looks like on my cheek.

Okay... so as much as it looks pigmented on the swatches, it gave me a hard time layering the product to finally make it noticeable on my cheek. The colors are so soft that I had to apply at least three layers so that I get that result. I guess it's more noticeable on whiter skin (I'm NC20-25 for your reference).

I also had an idea to make the white somewhat like a highlighter, but... no. Haha! It looks like chalk was applied to my face so it's better to just swirl the white shade with the rest. However, leaving it out is also an option for a stronger shade of pink. It doesn't look chalky but layering them too much can make it look like a marshmallow exploded on your face. :P

What I do like is that it really is indeed matte. None of those shimmers or chunky glitters. If you're looking for a sharp, clean look, then a matte blush is a go-to. And since I love strong, bold, matte lippies, then a soft blush is something I would pair them with, which makes this product perfect!  

So what do you think of this product? Do you like marshmallow-like blushes?

Cheers,
DAWN

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K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner

Hey gorgeous!

A friend of mine gave me this eyeliner set from K-Palette when she went to Japan some months back. I already was using some black liners then so it took me a while to finally open this one.

K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner

and K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eye Pencil

Since it took a while for me to open this, I think the pencil got too old and dried out. So I didn't use it anymore and I'll just provide my insights on the pen eyeliner.

I don't know if the still sell a set like this but if you'll buy each product at Beauty Bar, they cost PhP 795.00 each.

Since it was bought from Japan, it didn't have an English translation at the back. So here's the product description from the beautyboxcorp website:

K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner

This liquid eyeliner has a waterproof formula that stays all day without smudging. Its super micro thin brush (0.55mm) enables you to draw thin lines easily---perfect for tightlining. It can be removed with soap and water, no makeup remover needed!

K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eye Pencil

This waterproof and smudge-proof eyeliner has a retractable soft pencil tip so you don't need an eyepencil sharpener! Its long-lasting & rich color want to sport a bold eye make up look.

You can also check their Facebook Page for updates.

The packaging of both products are similar. Both are in black and have silver details. They are pretty easy to use since it's like you're holding a pen. The pencil is a twist type while the eyeliner has a brush tip.

Here are the swatches...

As I said, the pencil has dried up already when I opened the product. I guess it's really my fault because it took me a few months to open it because I was still using an eyeliner back then. So I think it's unfair for me to do a review on that product so I'll just share my experience on the pen eyeliner.

I like how you can create thin lines with the slim tip of the eyeliner. It glides smoothly on skin and I can easily manipulate the thickness that I want to create with it. It's not as black as I want it to be though but it can be built up and the good news is, it doesn't flake when I put more on top.

I tried smudging it. It didn't totally smudge, it just faded a bit. I like that the lines still look clean.

I tried placing it under running water and it didn't move at all, even when I lightly smudge the swatches.

However, if you rub it continuously, this happens. I'm amazed at the pencil type though! Haha!

So as you can see, it has a pretty good staying power. I was actually expecting that because I know how popular this product is. Although, there are still times that it smudges, usually when my lids get oily. With the right primer and eyeshadow, this can last the whole day!

It would be a perfect pen liner for me if not for the "blackness" part because I like my liners really black. But if you don't mind this kind of shade, then it really is a recommendable product!

And that's all for this post. What are your thoughts?

Cheers,DAWN

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NOTD: Abstract Pastels

Hey guys!

Whenever I get bored, I just scroll down my Facebook timeline and see if there's something interesting to read or watch. I saw this nail tutorial (I'm sorry but I can't remember from who or which page that was from) and the look was pretty much like an action painting. My nail art skills aren't as good though and my nail art tools are limited so I can only come up with this:

It's a mix of purples and blues with glitters, of course!

These are the products I used:

CODE Professional in G603

Maybelline Color Show in 

Jenna Hipp (shade to follow)

ORLY Top2Bottom Basecoat + Top Coat

ORLY French Manicure 

And some gold chunky glitters :)

It's pretty easy to do. I just fill the nails with my chosen base, preferrably a light colored one and then add the colors. I tap the brush first on a tissue so that it doesn't carry too much polish so that it creates a sort of brush stroke with extra streaks. Play with the colors! Go for light and then dark ones. I added some glitters for extra glam and accents.

What do you think of this NOTD?

Cheers,
DAWN

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Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Skin

Hey loves!

I'm back for a quick swatch post!

I was able to take home this product when I attended one of the brand's events a couple of months ago...


Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Skin
This is PhP 165.00 per tube.


As the name says, it's a shade pretty close to our skin color, particularly the average Pinay skin tone. So if you're looking for a matte nude shade, this will probably catch your eye when you check out Ever Bilena counters.


"Skin" is just one of the 25 matte lipstick shades available from Ever Bilena. That's quite a big number of colors to choose from. And with it's affordable price, it's pretty easy to collect your favorite shades if you're into mattes.

For more info about this lippie, here's the description on the label:



More info from the website:

What it is: 
Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick features neutral to bold shades that is perfect for all occasions.

What it does: 
Whether you like it nude, bright or bold, every shade of this matte lipstick is instantly flattering. It provides highly pigmented shades in just a few swipe. Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick is also infused with Vitamin E to help keep your lips moisturized. It now has a new shade – Rouge Berry.

How to use:
Apply directly to your lips. Start from the center of your upper lip following your lip shape. Repeat the same step on your lower lip.


The shade is a warm, nude shade. Like a light brown with a bit of grey. It's not my go-to nude color to be honest because I tend to get nude pinks or nude peaches.


When worn, I find that the warm shade is pretty close to my skin color without making me look too pale.




I use this when I have a bold eye makeup to balance my look. I don't see myself wearing it with natural makeup because I find that it's too close to my skin color and I definitely need some color for my face.
I like pairing this with smokey eyes or a very defined and long winged liner! I could also see me wearing other bold colors for my eyes like hot pink or teal!

I like how matte it is but this can dry my lips pretty quickly. I suggest to wear a lip balm underneath to avoid chappy lips.

And that's all I guess. Thoughts?

Cheers,

DAWN

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