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My BeautyMNL Haul

My blogging mojo is back! HELLO <3 check out my recent BeautyMNL haul, post now up on the blog!

I haven’t gone beauty shopping in a long while (Christmas shopping not counted! 😝) so I feel like this BeautyMNL haul deserves a little attention! I remember discovering BeautyMNL in 2015, when I was looking for a place to purchase my then-favorite base, the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer (I say then-favorite because my new fave is the NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint!). Back then, the item…

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'Tis the Season to be SEPHORA Glammin'

Can't wait to glam up for the holidays! I'd definitely love to use these picks from Sephora.ph for some holiday sparkle! ✨ how will you glam up for the holidays? Share them with me!

I have one glam look down pat, and it’s what I wore to the Glamourbox BYS event last year. I haven’t been able to glam up since then, so I’m quite excited to recreate so many glam looks for the holidays! Seeking inspiration from Pinterest, here are the products I’ll be using for my holiday glam look (P.S. some of these items are on my wishlist, too!): First, I’ll be priming my face with the…

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Must Have Item: Dearberry Must Eyetem Mascara

A short but sweet review on my new must have item: Dearberry's Must Eyetem Mascara!

I’m not one to wear mascara on a daily basis. I also never really pay that much attention to how my mascara performs – so long as they coat my lashes, I’m good. BUT when I got my hands on the Dearberry Must Eyetem Mascara, I was stunned! The only other mascara that I really liked before was the MAC Haute and Naughty Lash, and this Dearberry one seconds my list! I think it really is a must have…

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Urban Chic: The Souvenir Jacket

New outfit post on the blog! | Urban Chic: The Souvenir Jacket

Veering away from what comes to mind first when you hear the terms ‘urban chic’ aka wearing olive/military green and black, I tried to interpret the dress code of the Lazada PH StyleCon a little bit differently. I decided to take my new favorite souvenir jacket out for a spin, and worked the theme around it. For those of you who don’t know, this souvenir jacket is what Lucky Blue Smith wore in…

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My First Empties Post!

My very first empties post now up on the blog! <3

Aha! My very first empties post. As exciting it may be to blog about new stuff, I find writing about my empties just as fun. I get reminded about how much I actually loved a product and how hard it is to move on from it! This empties post will also serve as a note to repurchase ;-) K-Palette eyeliner. My HG eyeliner pen. It’s because of this my hands suddenly unlearned how to apply normal liquid…

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Lazada PH StyleCon

Now up on the blog: what went down at the Lazada PH StyleCon!

I remember a few years back when I had the biggest dream of becoming a celebrity fashion stylist. I applied for assistant positions for various local stylists, but never really went onboard when I was finally given the chance to. The reasons behind that, I’ll keep to myself, but it led me to where I am now. No complaints! When I received an invite for the exclusive Lazada PH StyleCon: An Intimate…

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Dearberry PH Blog Con

Have you guys heard of the Korean skincare and cosmetic brand Dearberry? Read up about it on my blog! Their plethora of products will definitely give you a run for your money (figuratively and literally)! :)

Last September 3rd, Dearberry Philippines was introduced to beauty bloggers and vloggers in an exclusive event held at the Oakwood Premier Joy Nostalg Manila. It was hosted by Odie and Marika of BamRockMDSG, the official distributors of Dearberry here in the Philippines. Dearberry, a Korean skincare and cosmetic brand, uses natural ingredients in all its products, notably the Supercritical Berry…

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My Current Work Makeup Routine

My current work makeup routine now on the blog! <3

If you remember from my last post, I mentioned that I’ve recently started having a thing for highlighter (better late than never!). Because of this, I’ve switched up my current everyday/work makeup routine ~ After toning and moisturizing, I apply my The Body Shop Tea Tree BB Cream. I conceal my under eye area with my new Maybelline Fit Me concealer (which lots of people say is a dupe for the NARS…

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Colourpop Super Shock Cheek (Birthday Suit, Between The Sheets, Never Been Kissed) Review

New review is up YAAASSSSS ~ Colourpop Super Shock Cheek in Birthday Suit, Between the Sheets, and Never Been Kissed <3

Since that very day I learned how to apply blush properly, I never stepped out without it. My recent favorites would have to be these three Colourpop ones, namely the Colourpop Super Shock Cheek in Birthday Suit, Between The Sheets, and Never Been Kissed. Colourpop Super Shock Cheek Birthday Suit Let me start with the satin one – Birthday Suit. For the longest time, I would wear something peachy…

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New New

Long time no beauty blogging! Hope this will be the start of the return of my blogging mojo. I got some new stuff recently! First impressions/mini-reviews below: The Body Shop Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream, The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet, Blushing Beauty Facial Mist, Dove Mousse The Body Shop Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream – this was quite an impulse buy on the day I ran out of foundation. I…

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Ah, the Into The Woods technique.

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THIS IS ME EVERY SINGLE DAY

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#LuckyXPenshoppe

One week later and I still can't get over #LuckyXPenshoppe!

3.5 months into my job and I could say that two of my favorite work days would have to be those days I met baby boy Lucky Blue Smith. ❤️  Last weekend, Lucky graced Manila with his presence for a fashion show (Cool Kids District at Conrad Manila) and a meet & greet event (Penshoppe SM Aura) for #LuckyXPenshoppe. His visit also kicked off Penshoppe’s newest campaign, #PenshoppeRulesTheCity! Have…

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Quick Life Update

Hi, co-dreamers! I’ve been away from keyboard (my MacBook, at least) for a little over a month and I feel like I owe you guys some explanation. No new beauty reviews at the moment because I have a – drumroll please – new job! Thanks to my previous marketing stint at a local retail brand, I’ve found my calling: digital marketing. So yay me for actually finding a job as a Digital Marketing…

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ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip (Instigator, Zipper, Creeper, LAX) Review and Swatches

Another day, another Colourpop post! Review and swatches on the Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip (Instigator, Zipper, Creeper and LAX) now up on the blog! <3

Another day, another ColourPop post! This time we’re back to reviewing the Ultra Matte Lip since I recently got myself a new range of shades. I tried to get out of my comfort zone with this batch, so I decided to get one tube for each shade – 1 nude, 1 purple, 1 red, 1 dark. (Unfortunately no pinks this time!) Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Instigator A great peachy-nude which will seem perfect for…

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Colourpop Ultra Satin Lip (Echo Park, Frick N Frack, Lyin King, London Fog) Review

A review on Colourpop's most comfortable lipstick formula to date - the Ultra Satin Lip - now on the blog!

They weren’t kidding when they said that the Colourpop Ultra Satin Lip has the most comfortable formula EVER. Colourpop has won me over with their Ultra Matte Lips, and all the raves about the satin line made me purchase. I’ve got tons of lipsticks in my stash and I kid you not when I say that these have become my ultimate favorite liquid lipsticks to date! First, they are NOT transfer-proof –…

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