the search for mac betty bright..

I was vacationing in Boracay when the local MAC launched the Archie's Girls collection. Bummer right? I forgot. Though I’m a big fan of Archie comics (I still have some for bathroom reading..lol), I just wanted one product..Betty Bright. Wanted a lot.   And when I got back in Manila, I called every MAC store but unfortunately, I was too late..its already out of stock. I even tried the mac chat online if they can provide me one, but still, no. Local sellers if not out of stock are selling it 2x the price! Way to high for a lippie but I could have gave in a few days as I'm desperate. But good thing someone replied to my swap message in makeupalley..and tadah!! Wheeeeh! I got one. I've never wanted a lipstick so badly. And hey it didn’t disappoint!

BRIGHT Milky light coral and pink

It reminds me of mac viva glam Nicki (coz its BRIGHT!), only it's softer/muted and less pink.

 

swatch on hand mac betty bright lipstick!

MAC lipstick in Betty Bright is really vivid in person. More of "what you see is what you get" shade. . The lippies I think closest to this shade are mac everhip and mac viva glam nicki.  everhip more softer with less pink and viva glam nicki same intensity but with no hints of peach/coral. This will definitely not be an mlbb/ylbb/natural/day shade but if you're someone who loves wearing loud colors, this is it. It is a nice to have product but not something wearable everyday.

So after all the efforts, was it worth it? yes.   This for me is something too pretty to pass up.

FOTD: Poison Plum

FACE

covergirl tru blend liquid foundation 01 420

k-palette zero kuma concealer #3

shu uemura loose powder

maybelline ultra brow powder in light brown - for contour

beauty pro cosmetics eye shadow in ivory - highlighter

nyx grinding blush in menage a trois

EYES

elf eyelid primer

maybelline gel liner in 01 black

milani liquif eye in 01 black

mac eyeshadow in fashion groupie

sugarpill eyeshadow in poison plum

mac eyeshadow in espresso

mac eyeshadow in creme de miel

l'oreal voluminous curl impact

 

LIPS

lancome rouge in love 132m corail in love

Product Review: K-Palette Zero Kuma Cover Control Concealer

K-Palette Zero Kuma Cover Control Concealer works to hide undereye

dark circles and skin discoloration naturally and flawlessly.

After applying, your eyes will instantly look more awake!

This long-lasting, lightweight eye concealer is also formulated

with beauty serum to care for your sensitive eye areas while

concealing your eye imperfections. Available in 3 different shades

with 3 different beauty serums!

Can you notice the design? Its quite cute that the 3 are connected in a way. Just saw this after looking at the pics. lol.

3 different shades for different concealing concerns.  

We usually see other brands carry different concealers to cater different skin complexions.  The K-Palette Zero Kuma Cover Control Concealers I believe are more of correctors to help dark circles depending on the different needs.

So lets analyze the 3 shades:

 

 No makeup with visible dark circles

Dark circles + Dryness? Your saviour concealer - 01 Natural Beige

 

Zero Kuma Concealer (01 Natural Beige) it contains special hydrating ingredients Super lower-molecular Hyaluronic Acid-A, Water-soluble Collagen and Rose Water to moisturise your undereye areas. This color is most natural and commonly used.

 

Me with 01 Natural Beige on the left eye area.

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Dark circles + Dull skin and pigmentation? Your saviour concealer - 02 Yellow Beige 

 

Zero Kuma Concealer (02 Yellow Beige) has a light shade that works wonderfully to cover dark circles caused by pigmentation or skin dullness. It contains brightening ingredients Vitamin C Derivative, Chamomilla Recutita Extract and Prune Extract.

Me with 02 Yellow Beige on the left eye area. 

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Dark circles + Poor blood circulation? Your saviour concealer - 03 Orange Beige 

 

Zero Kuma Concealer (03 Orange Beige) conceals dark circles caused by poor blood circulation. This orangey shade hides blood vessels around tired eyes well. It contains beauty ingredients Swertia Japonica Extract, Silver Birch Leaves Extract & Amino Acid (Glycine) to revive tired-looking eyes by improving blood circulation around eye area.

 Me with 03 Orange Beige on the left eye area.

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My take: 

01 - Natural Beige
This was my first okuma concealer that unfortunately got kept in the drawer for a long time.  I used to be a shade lighter and this was dark on my face/under eyes so I got shade 02 yellow beige. Upon trying it again on my summer skin, it blended well.  For under eyes though, the color just blended on my skin that didn’t do anything. I need something lighter.


02 - Yellow Beige
I got this as I’m fond of yellow concealers and shade 01 natural beige was dark on me.  This is a pale yellow shade perfect for brightening the under eye area.  I use this most of the time but its wee bit light.


03 - Orange Beige

03 Orange Beige is what I call my peach concealer. It’s for hiding the bluish tone of dark circles. Yes it does hide dark circles but I still prefer the brightened appearance ala kim k look! But if I’m going to fake a no make up look. This would be my concealer.

The Good:

-    Medium to heavy coverage  - covers well!
-    Can cover other skin imperfections
-    Hygienic and handy container – screw top  cap and plastic tube
-    Only takes a small amount to cover an area
-    Stays put (Longer than usual concealers) 

-     Not drying

-     With beauty serums to take care of delicate skin concerns

The Bad:

-    A little sticky that needs a dust of powder on top (reason I think why it stays longer)
-    Needs to be blended well as its heavy
-    Availability in the market – this is available only in Beauty Bar outlets (locally)

On the Fence:

-    Price is at 895php. A little pricey compared to other concealers. But for the quality and quantity (as you need only a few amount), this is inexpensive compared to the equivalent products on the market.
-    Color selection is okay for my type. I’m not sure if this would work for darker shade gals.  I wish they have more yellow shades!

02 and 03 are mainstays of my concealer cycle. I use them depending on if I want brightening or just a no makeup look with covered dark circles. I wish though they'll have a medium yellow shade..02 is a wee bit light thats noticeable when I turn red! lol.  But a keeper and something to try if you still haven't found a good concealer. This is also great for covering skin imperfections.


Get it from:
K-Palette Philippines
Beauty Bar outlets
 
International: SASA

naked 1 fotd: office look

Face

nyx stay matte but not flat liquid foundation smf04 creamy natural
shu uemura loose face powder sheer/colorless
okuma cover control concealer 02
mac sculpting powder in shadowy
mac blush in mocha
avon ideal luminous dual powder foundation in shell

Eyes

elf eyelid primer sheer
naked 1 palette sidecar, half baked, darkhorse, virgin
milani liquif eye liner in brown 05
l'oreal curl impact mascara
nyx eyebrow cake powder ecp04 auburn/red

Lips

estee lauder pure color long lasting lipstick in bois de rose 118

blowing hair effect (coz its really really hot)

On Location: Too Cool For School. First Branch in the Philippines!

Not this one!!! (Too Cool For School Thailand Branch)

THIS!! Too Cool For School Mall of Asia Branch

K-pop fanatics..Korean devotees ..Koreanovelas follower ..and just plain makeup lovers will surely be happy to know another Korean makeup brand has hit Manila. Too Cool For School has opened its first store at SM Mall of Asia.


From Too Cool For School Philippines:

Brand History – No more pink princess. We talk about YOUR story, life, beauty and style.

 • Too Cool for School Co., Ltd., was established by Todacosa Co., Ltd., one of the major cosmetic distributors in Korea that has been in the business for over 10 years on women’s beauty.
• too cool for school to signify “a girl who is too glamorous just to go to school”. • too cool for school traces its roots to Myeongdong Clothing, an embodiment of Korea’s street fashion and a landmark of Myeongdong, which leads Korea’s fashion and beauty trend for over 30 years. • too cool for school embodies the spirit of young generation represented in the characteristic design of the ‘Girl story’ of Anke Weckmann, a famous British illustrator who configured the brand as “beauty with life” product. Please meet our characters below;
Sienna, a lovely girl with great interest in people and world. Incidents and accidents never cease around her, for whom time alone is important, as she loves shopping and party. Are you not ready to learn more about the magnificent story of a dream filled girl?
 Joey, a boyish style who is into music and travel. A smart girl who dreams of becoming a photo artist, capturing in a frame, the freedom that comes from traveling. Be acquainted with her careless but classy, stylish attraction.
 Emma, an artist who is pure and free like a little girl. Dreams of becoming a story writer, telling people about happiness. With her Bohemian style, she is always absorbed with books and movies but filled with playfulness and is loved by all.
 Max, A cat with many secrets living with Sienna. What is the secret dream of Max who is cute but curiously attentive? Find out why and join us as we uncover more about Max the CAT.

The glass store is located at entertainment level 2 between SM premier cinema and SM Department store. (Parallel to Etude house *wink*). The black interior gave a different feel from all the cutesy, pinksy and girly theme of  other Korean makeup brands; unique, posh and smart.
 

 

 

counter area in the middle of the store

 

basic items for easy pickup when already at the counter

  bins with more goodies all over the place

They have something for the skin/body..

 

 

 

And let's not forget makeup goodies!

 And the products that caught my attention: 

Artclass Lip Crayon 329php ($8)

so cute!  but beware..it really looks like a crayon so don't let a kid see this!

Rules of Pore Magic Pore Balm 715php ($17)

pore and balm..are the only words I need to hear..I'm sold

 Rules of Trouble Dual Cover BB Cream 1209php ($30)  &  Rules of Pore Get Ready Dual Primer 1015php ($25)
i just love the packaging.  this i believe are good for my skin type..oily! :) plus the SPF30 for the BB Cream makes it an all in one morning product!

There you have it, a new unique makeup store to visit. Drop by their store for more in depth info on their products.  The store specialists are accommodating so don't hesitate to ask them anything. I'll be coming back to this place to check out their different BB creams and primers(!!) (came late for my first visit so no time to scour the area more), I'm in search of a good one and hopefully they'll have one to my liking.

**and oh... I got a sample of Rules of Trouble Dual Cover BB Cream...

 

On me  Rules of Trouble Dual Cover BB Cream with SPF30 

And now I'm ready for work!

I find this airy/light upon application -- more like applying a mousse foundation but dries quickly with no streaking and powdery feel. But don't think its not a performer, it covers well without being heavy on the skin. Sounds perfect for me...but the real test is if within the middle  of the day, it will not give me grayish/darker skin.   (My problem with BB creams..doesn't look good on me after few hours of use)  Lets see...if this works. I'm gonna get myself a full size version. Whieeh!!! 

Visit their site:
Too Cool For School Philippines
Too Cool For School Philippines FB page

Get rid of pimples overnight! Celeteque Acne Solutions Spot Corrector Gel

I freak out whenever a small bump/zit appear on my face and don’t stop fretting until the scar is gone.  But late last year, I wasn’t able to stop myself breaking out. I don’t know but acne keeps appearing on my chin area that left marks. Hormones or stress..I guess. My ‘Go to’ products seem to stopped working and well, I let it get to where I am now. Chin with scars. Sad. I guess it was stroke of luck when I got introduced to celeteque acne solutions right when a pimple started to appear on my face again.

 this will leave a mark if not healed fast...not again.. :(

but lookie what I got! celeteque acne spot corrector gel! 

overnight healing whiieeh!!

after 2 weeks. sorry it took long, i forgot about the pimple (see pic above of me pointing at the pimple). healed overnight and created no pimple scar. yay! don't mind the old scars...I'm going to find  a product for that.

 It's all thanks to this product! 

(Retails for 169php)

Celeteque Acne Spot Corrector Gel

The Céleteque DermoScience Acne Spot Corrector Gel is clinically proven to reduce the pimple by as much as 58% in just 24 hours. The product contains beta hydroxy acid (BHA) and poly hydroxy acid (PHA), which aids in exfoliating dead skin cells and helps in getting rid of pimples to give you clear and smooth skin. It also contains Lilac leaf cell culture extract that helps reduce excess oil to prevent future acne breakouts

And ohhh..I forgot I also have been using some of the products from the Acne Solutions line. Though stated for Acne Prone, its still gentle on my sensitive skin.

Celeteque Acne Cleansing Gel

A non foaming cleanser that removes impurities well. Gentle on the skin and I really love that it feels light with no stinging sensation even though its for acne prone. Not drying at all. I love this more than cetaphil and obagi cleanser. 

 Celeteque Acne Clearing Facial Moisturizer Gel

I'm not sure how this one works but the good thing is it didn't irritate my skin in anyway.  I've been using this as my day moisturizer (sorry newb...not sure if this is for night use) as it feels light and not oily or sticky at all. Its as if I didnt put anything on my face.  Quite a good base actually.

Celeteque Back Acne Spray

I know a lot of people suffers from back acne and this product sounds promising. I haven't used it though coz I don't have back acne problems (hihi) but will be giving this to someone for a before and after review.

I've always find Celeteque a superior skincare line. Whenever I hear its name, I think of  'Safe/For Sensitive Skin'.   Good thing I was introduced to this as I would have not known they already have different lines.  I think I'll try more Celeteque products.   Now that I know I have a product to get rid of pimples. I need something for fading my marks..Can you suggest any??