“You must first let go of the old before you can make room for the new.”
Let's start with the non-makeup items (but still beauty related) I got from Beauty MNL and Bench. I got myself some skincare products from Skin Genie. I loved the scrub included in my Saladbox so much, I had to try a few other items from them. It didn't hurt that Beauty MNL had free shipping until December 11 (up to 2 orders only) so I nabbed their Apple Cider Vinegar Cream (Php 350) and Pit Perfect Underam Whitening Cream (Php 200). They threw in a sachet of Coco's Secret Recipe Milk, from Dearberry for me to try, which was nice of them.
Apple Cider Vinegar Cream
CLAIM TO FAME: A skin-clearing cream that purifies and refines the complexion with apple cider vinegar
FAST FACTS: Clarifies, nourishes, and hydrates the skin; aids in skin healing for smoother, clearer tone; promotes collagen synthesis for a more supple texture; formulated with apple cider vinegar, green apple, virgin coconut and jojoba oils, green tea extract, and vitamins E, B5, and C
PERFECT FOR: Oily skin types, or skin with blemishes and enlarged pores
FAST FACTS: Clarifies, nourishes, and hydrates the skin; aids in skin healing for smoother, clearer tone; promotes collagen synthesis for a more supple texture; formulated with apple cider vinegar, green apple, virgin coconut and jojoba oils, green tea extract, and vitamins E, B5, and C
PERFECT FOR: Oily skin types, or skin with blemishes and enlarged pores
SPECIFICATIONS
WHAT YOU GET: (1) Apple Cider Vinegar Cream
NET WEIGHT: 50g
WHAT YOU GET: (1) Apple Cider Vinegar Cream
NET WEIGHT: 50g
Pit Perfect Underarm Whitening Cream
CLAIM TO FAME: A whitening cream that gently lightens dark underarms
FAST FACTS: Moisturizes and conditions; brightens and smoothens; works to control odor for all-day freshness; formulated with natural extracts that protect skin from pigmentation and dark spots; enriched with an herbal cream base, tea tree oil, and floral and papaya extracts
PERFECT FOR: Dark underarms caused by shaving and deodorants
FAST FACTS: Moisturizes and conditions; brightens and smoothens; works to control odor for all-day freshness; formulated with natural extracts that protect skin from pigmentation and dark spots; enriched with an herbal cream base, tea tree oil, and floral and papaya extracts
PERFECT FOR: Dark underarms caused by shaving and deodorants
SPECIFICATIONS
WHAT YOU GET: (1) Pit Perfect Underarm Whitening Cream
NET WEIGHT: 50g
WHAT YOU GET: (1) Pit Perfect Underarm Whitening Cream
NET WEIGHT: 50g
After hearing that Bench has launched some new makeup items I had to check them out after passing by one outlet. I heard their nail polishes (Php 59 each) were good, so I picked one to try and a matte top coat to change it up (it turns out I won't be needing the matte top coat for this polish as it already dries down matte) if I get bored. I got a gorgeous plum shade (Midnight Plum) that would look great this time of the year. Moving on to makeup, I also got an eyeshadow stick (Sandstone) for Php 149. It's a champange color that's not glittery and I intend to use it in the inner corners of my eyes to highlight and make them pop.
Our Vegan Nail Polish is perfect for all the nail lacquer addicts who constantly have the desire to beautify their nails.
This products boasts its Keratin content and its Vegan Formula which means it has:
- NO Formaldehyde (a cancer-causing agent)
- NO Toluene (a skin irritant found in glue and gasoline)
- NO Di-butyl Phtalate or DBP (associated with birth defects and male hormone disruption)
- NO Animal derivatives
- NOT tested on animals
A creamy eyeshadow that promises smooth application. Easy to blend with its sponge tip and leaves no crease.
Size: 4 gram / 0.14 oz
From http://shop.bench.com.ph
Next stop, the Tarte and Joeur products I got. Lately, I 've been obsessed with travel/deluxe-sized makeup items as they are cute, easy to slip in my bag/purse and are most of the time a steal, as I get the chance to try products without commiting to full-sized items (imagine if it turns out I don't like them) from expensive brands I would have otherwise not purchased. I've been dying to see if the hype surrounding Tarte Amazonian Clay Blushes is real so I got one in the shade Oasis (Php 550) together with their Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara(Php 500). I've heard some of their blush shades, especially the ones included in their holiday sets have a different formula (being made in China and all), so I had to do extra research to make sure this shade is still the same old formula they used to have (review coming up soon).
Lights, camera, lashes™
4-in-1 mascara
A lengthening, curling, volumizing, and conditioning mascara infused with olive esters to condition, treat, and protect lashes. Product performance: Our lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara could be considered a push-up bra for your lashes—a 4-in-1 (lengthening, curling, volumizing, and conditioning) plus it’s dermatologist- and clinically-proven to increase the appearance of lash volume.
From www.tartecosmetics.com
Yeah, that blush deserves another picture.
I also couldn't let some Joeur lip crèmes pass me by without trying them.
Long-Wear Lip Crème Liquid Lipstick
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This weightless, long-wear liquid lipstick offers full
coverage color with a soft-touch finish that glides on smoothly and lasts all day.
From www.joeurcosmetics.com
This weightless, long-wear liquid lipstick offers full
coverage color with a soft-touch finish that glides on smoothly and lasts all day.
From www.joeurcosmetics.com
These next items from Etude House are things I didn't purchase but I actually won as the October commenter on Martha Sta. Barbara's blog (thanks again! ;)), www.thebeautyjunkee.blogspot.com, she holds a top commentor monthly giveaway there.
And that wraps up this month's haul! This should last me a lifetime (lol!) I think I won't be buying anything again until next year. Well, except for the subscription boxes, masks and palettes I already ordered and are on their way (Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to me! 😂). Teehee!
Xoxo,
Missus C
