If you know me well, you can probably attest that I can't leave the house without putting colors on my face. Yes, despite the intense heat I can't afford to go out with a naked face. I have dark circles to conceal, discolorations to even out and sparse eyebrows to fill so I don't mind spending extra minutes just to look presentable. But putting colors on my face doesn't always mean that I'll have dramatic eye makeup paired with bold lips. That is just too much for everyday given the weather we are having. Lately, I am much contented with the No Makeup Makeup Look. And the trick relies on lightly filled brows, concealed imperfections and tints on lips and cheeks.

I like blushes and lipsticks over cheek-and-lip tints. But whenever I am left with a few seconds to prepare, I usually entrust the work to the latter. My go-to tint lately is the Snoe Glam Jam in Goddess.

Who, in her normal mind, doesn't want to be a goddess? Haha! Honestly, when I first opened the pot I wanted to scoop the product out and taste it. Really!  It looks, smells and tastes like chocolate. Glam Jams are flavored cheek and lip tints, by the way! 

The tint looks perfect on my cheeks but on my lips, it emphasizes the chapped part. I don't take it against Glam Jam, my lips really have a problem. But I am liking the just bitten kind of tint it gives me, mind you.

What I LIKE about it:

What I DON'T LIKE about it:

• Stains my fingers whenever I use it -- Not much of a problem for me, though!

Will I repurchase?

YES! I am planning to get Blush and Scarlet on my next visit to Snoe stalls!

Notes:

1. If you don't want to stain your fingers, you may use a synthetic foundation brush to apply the product on cheeks and a lip brush to swipe on the color on lips. I prefer to use my fingers because the heat on my hand helps in blending the product into my face better.
2. To intensify the tint on the cheeks, lightly top it off with a powder blush of the same shade. But it won't be as natural-looking.
3. Cheek and lip tints are perfect for everyday use! 

When I attended the Choose Your Glam (read my post about the event HERE) event sponsored by One Hyundai Club Life In Style, the girls of Suesh gave Ms. Marge of Kikay Trekkie and I a Suesh Smoky  Eye Brush Set each. Thank you, Suesh!

I've shared my initial thought about this set HERE and I think it's about time to give you my in-depth review. I am using this set for weeks now and I should say that each brush included in this set essential in creating a basic smoky eye look!

If you are planning to travel and you need to bring makeup brushes but you don't want to bring your entire collection to make sure that you would achieve the perfect makeup, the Suesh Smoky Eye Brush Set is the sure answer to your needs. This set has 4 brushes housed in a pouch which is big enough to contain makeup.    For beginners, the instruction card it has will sure be helpful!

My friends usually tell me that they can't do or follow my makeup tutorials because they don't have enough makeup brushes. I disagree withe the belief that one needs a lot of brushes to create a perfect eye makeup. Actually, if you're only aiming for the basic smoky eye, 4 brushes (or even less) are enough! Good thing, Suesh housed all the 4 brushes needed in just one set!

Large Eyeshadow Brush

I use this brush to blend and to apply highlight.

Small Eyeshadow Brush

This brush is perfect in applying color over the entire lid.

Angled Eyeliner Brush

The name tells it all!

Dome Smudge Brush

I love to use this brush to put color on my crease and to smudge the eyeliner.

I remember someone asking me if this set is a travel-sized. I, honestly, can't answer it because the size of each brush differs from another though they are much smaller than my Charm Pro brushes. For size comparisons, I placed it side-by-side with my travel-sized Sigma E25 blending brush.

What I LIKE about it:

• Perfect for travel
• Super soft hairs were used
• Sturdy -- The ferrules are attached securely to the handles.
• The handles are not too long and not to short, just perfect for my huge hands. :)
• The kit/pouch has enough room for more makeup and/or brushes.
• All brushes included in the set are useful in creating a smoky eye. -- Walang patapon, kumbaga!
• The large and small eyeshadow brushes pick up the right amount of product.
• The angled eyeliner brush can be used on eyebrows and lash lines.
• The dome smudge brush can really get into the crease of my eyes. 

After I graduated last March, my plans now revolve around getting a stable teaching job while being a makeup artist on the side and having a healthy personal life. Anyways, I went out yesterday to submit copies of my resumes to my prospect schools hoping they would respond accordingly. Please help me pray so I can get my first teaching job! And yesterday was the perfect timing for me to test these awesome goodies from Stuff In Style! Thank you, Ms. Windy! :)

My review of the products will be up soon on a separate post but for now, I'll be sharing with you the FOTD I made using some shades in the  NYX 10-Color Eyeshadow Palette in Mysterious Brown Eyes and the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Naked.

Because I was on a job-hunting mode, I relied on my usual neutral eyes and my-lips-but-better shade of lipstick kind of makeup. The combination NYX eyeshadow palette and the Urban Decay Lip Pencil is just perfect for this look!

PRODUCTS USED:

Face

Fanny Serrano Two-Way Cake in Organza

Ever Bilena Pro-Flawless Liquid Foundation in Golden (used as concealer)

Ever Bilena Mosaic Powder in Dark

Ever Bilena Blush in Honest

Eyes

Wet n' Wild Ultimate Brow Kit

NYX 10-Color eyeshadow palette (http://stuffinstyle.multiply.com/)

Fanny Serrano Long-Last Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo

Lips

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Naked (http://stuffinstyle.multiply.com/)

Please visit Stuff In Style (stuffinstyle.multiply.com) for your makeup needs! :)

Happy weekend, loves! My birthday is on Sunday (April 22) and I still don't have any plans. I wish for more blessings, in my personal life and career! :) 

Anyways, here are some pictures taken from the recent trip we had in the paradise Apo Island! 

Apo Island is a 2-hour boat ride from the town of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. If you have time, please give this paradise a visit! :)

After a quick beach getaway I had with my friends, I noticed that my skin felt drier than usual. My trusted moisturizer seemed slow reacting to the problem. I had to go over my stash to see if there was something that could be of help. Fourtunately, I have a good number of facial masks and one of which was the Montagne Jeunesse Spa Facial Fabric Aloe Vera Tonic.

I chose this over the other masques I have because it claims to be ultra soothing, calming, relaxing, anti-stress, and skin softening -- basically, what I needed! After cleansing, I immediately opened a pack and pop the masque onto my dry face. To make use of the waiting time, I read a LET review book. :)

Just like the picture on the packaging, the masques has this cute and summer-y leaves design. It's shouting summeeeer! I had the hardest time making it fit to my face, especially on my chin area. I even held the loose part for a couple of minutes so my chin area would get some goodness from the masque.

After 5 to 10 minutes, I took off the masque and massage the liquid onto my skin. It felt good, really. The moisture was as if getting into the grooves of my dry skin. Also, the cool feel of the masques was more than relaxing. 

The good thoughts about this masque were change when I woke up the morning after. A huge pimple grew on top of my left eyebrow and there were small bumps on my cheeks. Honestly, it was horrible. So horrible that I won't share pictures of it! :(

What I LIKE about it:

What I DON'T LIKE about it:

• It broke me out! 

Will I repurchase?

NO! I don't want more pimples on my face. :(

Check out Montagne Jeunesse Facebook page HERE for more information!

Now, the pimple and tiny bumps on my face are starting to heal. Thank goodness!

When we (Edge and I) finally emptied our ever-trusted sunblock, I already knew what to get as replacement. I opted to travel for extra long minutes just to get to Robinson's Galleria, where one of the stalls of my target brand is located. Yes, I was talking about Snoe and Snoe's Here Comes The Sunblock! 

Missing the 2 Snoe Bloggers' Event (sad, I know!) didn't stop me from trying out their products. I have heard a lot of good reviews about Snoe that made me very interested about them. See the other Snoe products I am trying out HERE.


I had a love at first smell with Here Comes The Sunblock! When I was at the stall , I spent a good 10 minutes just choosing what to get in between SunTervention and Here Comes The Sunblock. It was obvious that the latter won, and that is because of its scent (and its price, of course). 




Snoe Here Comes The Sunblock:

Instant white with SPF 45 Sun Lotion with Bengkoang (Singkamas)

Moisturizes, whitens, damage protection, anti-oxidants, non-greasy, paraben-free

Bengkoang contains Vitamin C, Flavanoids, and Saponins which is natural sunscreen to prevent skin damage brought about by free radicals. It effectively inhibits the formation of melanin and pigmentation due to hormones and the sun, as it prevent and reduces acne scars. This lotion will immediately transform your skin with a whiter complexion that comes with anti-aging effects.

A 100ml bottle of this sunblock costs only Php199.00,  a lot cheaper compared to the usual brands of sunblocks. I am not after its whitening claim but still, I tested it to see if it really gives an instant white effect to the skin.

  

And as you can see in the pictures, the area with the sunblock is a bit lighter compared to the other areas. So yes, it gives instant white kick to the skin! The white it gives does not look odd in photos, if you're worrying.




What I LIKE about it:

• Inexpensive! -- Only Php199.00 for 100ml!
• Smells really good!
• Easy to spread
• Does not feel sticky or greasy
• It has SPF 45! -- My old sunblock only has SPF 30.
• Moisturizing
• Easily absorbed by the skin
• Can instantly whiten the skin! -- Tip: If you plan to wear shorts or skirts, apply a generous amount of this sunblock to your legs. If will not just protect you from the harmful rays of the sun but it will also give you whiter skin. :)

I used this moisturized by then sun-abused skin. I love how it softens and hydrates my skin without the sticky feel! AND, it smells really good! The scent even lasts for hours! 

I am not after its whitening claims but to tell you, I will definitely get another one after I empty this baby. :) I am pretty sure that this is reasonably priced (Sorry, I don't know how much this is!) and can be ordered through Tupperware dealers. :)

Have you tried the lotions from White Result? What can you say about it?