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June 2018 Favorites

I’ve been attempting to blog since high school, but I was never really a good writer so I was only reblogging stuff by then. I started a photoblog in 2013 (around the time I went to college) but college happened and I was bombarded with all the pressure, overwhelming exams and workload, but now that I’m a graduate and unemployed, I figured, why not? With this, I will be backtracking a bit to June and I’ll be starting off with a monthly favorites! 

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Number one on my list is Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Yes, yes, I was only able to watch it on June 2018 because it was my first free time in months! It was post-board exams and my brother kept pestering me to watch this series with him. I loved it so much; tbh I never loved any other pilot episode except this series’. The humor was spot-on and I always, always laugh at every episode. The series was never offensive to me and from what I can see, they’re actually promoting and celebrating diversity, LGBTQ, what happens IRL with policemen, criminals and jail. A major plus for the amazing character development. Noice. Toit.

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

After a year, this is the second non-engineering book I held. The first one was Charlotte’s Web, which I sincerely liked, but Wonder was more compelling for me. Anyhow, Wonder is a great book. You can’t NOT (double negative for emphasis) shed a single tear while reading this. My heart is all for the fragile yet courageous little protagonist. The story is a great reminder to always, always have courage and to be kind. This book showed how we all see things differently, how different perspectives may seem, and how we all have our own battles. 

The changing narrators and points of view along the book was a refreshing change to me. (I first encountered this kind of story-telling in The Kane Chronicles Trilogy by Rick Riordan, my favorite author in the whole galaxy.)

AirBNB

I tried AirBNB for the first time with my childhood friends in celebration of the positive results of my board exams. We stayed at this super cute, industrial-themed condominium unit in Tagaytay City which we fell in love at first sight with! The room was equipped with towels, kitchen essentials and basically everything a basic hotel supplies. I find that it’s a bit pricey given that we only stayed there overnight, but we booked the room only a few days before so 乁༼☯‿☯✿༽ㄏ

However, we really enjoyed our stay and we were already planning to go back because it’s just really pretty and fun to hang out at!

K-Palette 3-Way Eyebrow Pencil in Shade #4

This was gifted to me by an uncle during our annual family Christmas exchange gift. I didn’t like it at first, as I find it too sheer, given that it’s the darkest color in the range, and honestly, I didn’t know how to kilay during that time. We then had our Oath-Taking Ceremonies and a makeup artist did my look for the day (and also shaped my eyebrows), and days after, I tried using this pencil and WHOA DUR this is as natural as it can get! I’m honestly not into Instagram brows–I don’t have my brows groomed but I like it thick and natural. Without any product on, my eyebrows have bald spots and sparse hair. *sad face* It’s beautiful, it’s sheer, but buildable. Shade #4 is perfect for Filipinas with black hair. This pencil also features a brow powder and spoolie. So convenient, right?

BTW, I am in no way a makeup guru (I only started hoarding makeup THIS 2018) and this brow pencil is idiot-proof!

CosRX Centella Blemish Cream

My cystic acne had gotten worse over the years and I researched rigorously on spot treatments. I then found out about this all-star Korean cream and I didn’t hesitate on buying it! On my first application (you just pat the cream on the spots and leave it there, no rubbing!), I felt a bit of cooling sensation, as if the product was soothing my zits. I only apply it during nighttime as I can’t be seen during the day with white cream all over my face. At the morning after application, redness and size were reduced, and at the fourth day, the pimples were completely gone! As of right now (9 October 2018) I don’t have big, painful, cystic acne so I believe this also improves skin over time (for me, with consistent application). I feel like it has made me oilier these days, but at least I don’t have as much pimples as before.

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Tested out 2 Japanese products today and to me they are a smash hit. The first is the K-Palette 24 hr Tattoo Eyeliner that I tried years ago when I lived in Japan and decided for some reason I didn't like it. They either improved the formula, or I was wrong. Either way, it's hella black and lasts through HK's bonkers humidity (plus sweating at the gym). The second is the Fairy Drops Quattro Waterproof mascara. The wand on this thing is bonkers, but super soft, comfy, and effective. And that packaging - so cute. I actually never had much luck with Japanese mascara bevause they were either impossible to remove or the fibers flaked and irritated my eyes. Don't feel that way about this one, so far. It kept my lashes curled and didn't smudge or flake at all. Pics above are me in the morning right after applying makeup and on my way to work and then a pic just now post INTENSE hour-long BodyJam class at the gym (770 cals burned, y'all). Still looking decent. 10/10 would recommend.

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Looking Bolder Than Usual

Formal events call for extra bold makeup! Check out my take on a Fall-appropriate/inspired nighttime look - now on #ofdreamsandthings! ;-)

Formal events are a great excuse to play with makeup, so that I did last Saturday (read post here). I had fall makeup in mind, and I wanted to create a look that will complement my current favorite dark lip shade: Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Tulle (purchased from Rainbow Grocery PH on IG). I searched for pegs on Pinterest (follow me on Pinterest here!) because duh, doesn’t everyone do that these…

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Flirty Lashes: K-Palette 1-Day Magic Fiber Mascara Review, Photos & Demo

I already have a pretty good mascara routine, but the lashes junkie in me and my innate desire for anything dramatic (what’s happening on the eyes included) had to have this – a fiber mascara that’s all the rage nowadays. I knew myself too well that I don’t have the patience that gluing false lashes everyday requires, so in spite of mixed reviews, trying one is only the matter of "when" and not "if".

The concept of fiber mascaras, like the K-Palette 1-Day Magic Fiber Mascara, is pretty easy to grasp. You lay down the base, apply the fibers, and you go back to the mascara part and apply more to hide the fibers (which are white in this case). The results fit the description of definite length and volume; it works, yes, but application is simpler understood than done.

I don’t want to say this kind of mascara is exclusive to the skilled and savvy ones, but it certainly takes some getting used to. On my first try, I spent half my life freaking out as the fibers looked like cotton ball lint sitting very close to my eyeball, while the other half was to pick some of it that have fallen on my cheek. 

The trick is do one eye at a time, find the middle-ground time to add layers, and take “less is more” seriously. If you apply the fibers when the mascara is too wet, it clumps like cray. If you apply the fibers when it's too dry on the other hand, not as many will stick. Just approach each step lightly (word of the day: LIGHT), that way it’s not going to be too sticky and wet, will dry quick, and still look good.

It gives me long and thick lashes (aka the flirty type) – not 10 times better as promised – but I’m so so thrilled with the effect. I do like this mascara for the most part, you see. This K-Palette one is waterproof but once it flaked (not always!), it’s quite irritating to my eyes making them kinda red by the end of the day. At this point, I've done it to where my lashes look amazing but don’t think I’ll reach for it when I’m in a rush… it entails a little more effort and time, but everything is worth it in the end.

The last thing I want to comment on is removal. It’s a given that it’s more painful to remove than a regular mascara. But don’t fret when you see little bits coming off that look like they might be your real lashes, nope, just the fibers. Relax!

Hello, eyebags! I'm have no hint of makeup when I took these photos (save for the mascara). And I need to justify this because?

Overall, I suggest you do your homework on fiber mascaras first before purchasing this. My lashes are sky high (like touching my eyebrows when I look up) and super full so it’s LOVE with minor setbacks for me. Falsies vs. Fiber Mascaras? I’d say the latter is more comfortable.

P.S. Oh, and I believe black would definitely be the better fiber option (color-wise). It makes more sense too, right?

P.P.S. I forgot to give my lower lashes some lovin' so forgive me. But don't put fibers on them anymore because they (upper and lower) tend to stick together and we just don't want that to happen.

PRICE: Php895 WHERE TO FIND: Beauty Bar

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