Product Review: Meowliner by Skinpotions

At this time and age, convenience is something everyone is looking for.

In comes the stamping craze, from eyeshadow to eyebrows, people in the makeup industry has sought innovative ways to save girls (and boys) time and make their lives easier.

I have always been too intimidated by statement winged eyeliners/cat eyes and have opted to go small, almost imperceptible (wings), for my everyday makeup look. This is so I can minimize the possibilities of lopsided wings. So when I saw this winged eyeliner stamp, I got excited!

ABOUT THE BRAND

Skinpotions is a Filipino beauty brand that offers organic skincare and cosmetics at wallet-friendly prices. Made with natural ingredients, each Skinpotions product aims to enhance your skin and care for your complexion. Expect a soft, radiant, and flawless look.

WHAT TO LOVE

CLAIM TO FAME: An innovative dual-ended stamp eyeliner that’s smudge-proof and water-resistant

FAST FACTS: Stamping tip on one end quickly imprints a winged look onto outer corner; fine-tipped liner on opposite end completes the look by connecting thin to thick lines on the lash line; easily lets you perfect your cat eye game

PERFECT FOR: Eyeliner newbies

HOW TO USE

Stamp the winged part of the eyeliner on your outer eye. Using the same eyeliner, connect it on the rest of your lid by using the other side.

From www.beautymnl.com

It has a dual-ended tip with one having a traditional (which is slighty bigger/fatter than the standard pen eyeliners and is reminiscent of markers - it even smells, albeit faintly, like one) felt tip end that has a nice bend to it and is great at making thin and thick lines, while the other, has a perfectly-sized winged tip that is meant to be used by pressing/stamping on to the corners of the eyelids.

It is very easy to use, one just has to make sure it is aligned by placing across each other carefully to ensure even wings. It took me a couple of attempts to get used to it, but after getting more comfortable with it, the results I got were amazing!

I wasn't expecting much from it, to be honest. For P350, it was moderately priced. I was thinking it wouldn't be as pigmented as my other eyeliners and will probably smudge and run on me (the formula, is a little on the liquidy side). I wasn't really bothered as I only intended to use it as a stencil and layer on my preferred/usual eyeliner if worse comes to worst.

But, I was in for a pleasant surprise! Not only did it perform well in terms of making wings, it was also really black and matte, which is exactly what I want my eyeliner to be! Plus, it was pretty long lasting/smudge proof to boot!

Now, I can make perfect cat eyes in a jiffy! Definitely recommending this to those who don't want to spend too much time doing their eyeliners and to those who are struggling creating even wings.

P.S. If you're still on the fence about getting this, local beauty blogger, Martha Sta. Barbara a.k.a. the Beauty Junkee, has this on her list of top/best eyeliner for 2017 plus, local YouTube sensation, Anne Clutz, gave this a thumbs up/stellar review!

And that is it for today, makeup lovers, see yah next time!

Xoxo,

Missus C

Product Review: L'Oreal's False Lash Butterfly Waterproof Mascara

For thousands of years (think Ancient Egypt), women (and apparently men), have sought innovative ways to make their eyelashes appear long and luscious. They applied different things they can get their hands on to help them with this, including kohl and malachite. Fast forward to today, I'm glad I don't have to crush stones and minerals to get thick and fluttery lashes. Which leads me to today's product review, L'Oreal's False Lash Butterfly Waterproof Mascara.

Stretch and extend your lashes like wings! Introducing Voluminous Butterfly Mascara, one of L'Oréal Paris most-exciting mascara innovations, yet. ... The unique Cocoon Fibers instantly wrap lashes in a soft, delicate veil to create silky, spectacular lashes that flutter.

A tube costs about Php 600 but I got mine on sale at SM Megamall for Php299.

CLAIM TO FAME: A waterproof, volumizing mascara that creates the fanned-out lash effect

FAST FACTS: Give you volumized lashes at the root; optimizes your lashline’s length, thickness, and texture with a dark, defining formula; unique asymmetrical brush helps lift and stretch your lashes for a dramatic falsies effect

PERFECT FOR: Wide-awake doll eyes
From www.beautymnl.com

This mascara boasts of a unique wand that is shaped like a butterfly wing. This promises longer looking lashes that would give you the look of falsies.

It has rubber bristles that tapers at the end helping you get to hard to reach places.

I like the wand a lot as it was easy to maneuver around and wasn't very stiff and pointy. It also did a good job of keeping my lashes' curl and was indeed waterproof.

The formula is on the drier side, which is how I like my mascaras, but for some reason, this didn't do it for me.

Yes, it made my lashes dark, but I don't really see the "false lashes" claim. Sadly, it fell short in terms of volumizing and lengthening. If you put false lashes on the tube, then I expect to see my lashes from a mile away!

Another downside was, it was a pain to remove. Even if I use an oil-based make up remover, it still would not come off  completely so I ended up not wearing it everyday. And on days I do wear them, I found myself using a volumizing and lenghtening mascara first and then topping it off with this one to keep the curl and seal it in to make it waterproof.

So would I repurchase this? No, I won't, even if it's on sale. But I would definitely check out L'Oreal's other mascaras, yes I am looking at you, Lash Paradise!

'Till next time.

Xoxo,

Missus C

Beauty Haul: YouTube Made Me Buy It!

Happy Monday, makeup junkies! It seems my love for makeup and all things pretty is insatiable. After my long hiatus and coming home to a pile of makeup packages, and getting backups for backups, I promised myself I will no longer be buying any (more) makeup unless I've ran out of them or they need to be replaced. But I guess, after destashing several palettes and with parties to attend coming up, I kinda gave in. Mind you, I exercised control (with great difficulty) and only got things I feel I would really be able to use. So I only purchased 4 items...

Okay, I lied, there's more than 4, but these are the ones I want to talk about today. Lol!

I purchased these online from an IG seller usmadefashion (she now has her own website http://usmfashion.com/).

For quite some time, I have been lusting after Becca's Backlight Priming Filter, and YouTubers have been raving about it for years, but I can't, even for the love of makeup, get myself to buy a 2k Php worth primer, so after seeing it on sale for the holidays, I quickly grabbed the opportunity to get one.

A makeup primer to help blur imperfections and impart a radiant glow.

More than just a primer, it's the secret behind the iconic BECCA glow. Infused with three unique Filtering Luminescent Pearls, each one adds a different drop of diffused light. Blended together, they result in a first of its kind, lightweight, whipped fluid that creates a smooth canvas and acts as an instant filter. Blurs imperfections and give skin a healthy, luminescent glow.

From www.ulta.com

Moving on to recently released products, last year Wet n' Wild took YouTube land by storm when they released these Photo Focus foundation and pressed/setting powder. In fact, up to now, they've been reformulating and releasing new products that are making such a buzz, it's exciting to see what else they have in store for us. And I hope they release it in the Philippines as well soon. By the way, I got these on sale too, they're normally priced at 500Php each but I was able to nab both of them for just 600php (300Php each).

Wet n' Wild Photo Focus Liquid Foundation

Description:

Your skin, only better. Our new high performing, skin-perfecting foundation underwent major road testing under seven different photo lighting conditions to deliver flawless camera-ready makeup every time. Specially made with a matte, light-diffusing complex to give your skin #nofilter perfection.

• High-performing, breakthough formula
• Featuring light-adjusting complex to help prevent white cast in photos
• Tested under 7 light comditions with and wothout the use of flash

Wet n' Wild Photo Focus Pressed Powder

Description:

Your smartphone just met its makeup match. Pack this genius pressed powder in your bag for endlessly amazing photos every time. Light-diffusing pigments give your skin a veil of ailky natural looking perfection in photos and IRL. Wear it alone, on bare skin or over Photo Focus foundation for a flawless finish.

• Sets makeup with an unbelievably soft, satin finish
• Reduces shine throughout the day
• Each shade covers a range of skin tones

From www.wetnwildbeauty.com

And finally, the deal breaker and the primary reason why I temporarily suspended my no-buy status, Colourpop's Yes, Please! Pressed Powder Eyeshadow Palette (1200Php). I have seen pictures and reviews of this palette left and right and finally caved in.

The original fixed 12 pan palette is all about that golden hour glow - the hottest shades inspired by our fave time of the day.

I'll probably be doing a review of this palette soon. I just started using it and would need a few more days to come to a final verdict.

I'm excited to try all of these and see how good these products are myself. I'm sure just like the YouTubers who raved about them, I'll soon be loving them as well.

Xoxo,

Missus C  💄