First Impression Review: Monomola Peel-off Long Lasting Lip Color

Hello Loves! I am back with another review. This time, it's from the Korean brand Monola, and I'm reviewing a very popular product - the trending peel-off lip tint. 

Packaging

It comes inside a box and the product is a tube with a plastic applicator. 

The shade I'm testing out is the Rose Pink shade. 

Scent

The scent reminds me of Elmer's Glue mixed with some Strawberry and Mint essence 

Consistency 

It has a gooey consistency. Sticky when applied. 

Testing Out the Product: 

This is how the product looks on my lips after spreading it. To be honest, it is quite hard to apply because it's quite sticky. As you can see, my application wasn't good. There were places that there was no product. After application, you need to wait for at least 10 minutes for the product to dry out before peeling it off.

After 10 mins

I started peeling off the product and the picture below is the aftermath of the peel-off tint.

As you can see, it gave a subtle pink tint on my lips. Not like the shocking color when I first applied it. 

Do I like the product?

Yes, I do like it even though application is a bit of a mess 

Do you recommend it to others?

Yes, it's an interesting and fun product. I definitely recommend it for others to try. 

Would you repurchase?

I probably will not repurchase this color but rather I would try out other shades 

Was i impressed?

Yes , I was definitely impressed. I had low expectations of the product. I wasn't expecting that it would dry off and peel off but it did. Another plus for me is that because it's a tint, it lasted all day. It actually lasted until the other day which is not surprising. It's just that the tint shade that I got wasn't really showing off. If I probably got like a wine red tint, it would've been great. 

Product Rundown:

What: Monola Peel-off tint in Rose Pink

Where to Buy: SMYLEE group (PH) 

How much: PHP170 + SF60 = PHP230 

Shades: 

 

Beauty Favorites: July 2016

Omg you guys! You know what time it is! It's already the first of AUGUST on my side of the world, so it's my Monthly Favorites entry! For this month, I've listed the products that I've been using constantly for July and without further a do, here goes the list :) 

1. Rilakkuma x A'pieu Air Fit Cushion XP - out of all the cushions and foundations that I've tried out for this month, this has been a standout. Aside from the cute packaging and the cushion technology, I really like the finish. My skin is normal to dry and I like that my skin looks healthy and radiant. This does the job. It also is long lasting for me (which is a great plus because of the humidity here in Manila).

  

2. Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer in Light Neutral - I'm already out of my favorite MAC Pro Long Wear concealer which by the way, took forever to finish hahaha ^_^ (I think it almost took me 2 years to get rid of it). I tried the UD Concealer which is a cult favorite of many beauty bloggers. At first I didn't like it because the formula was runny but it does the job of concealing my dark unde eye area. 

3. Gudetama x Holika Holika Cream Blush - this was supposed to be a gift for a friend who lives in Australia. She loves Gudetama so much. I actually didn't know about Gudetama not until she introduced him to me lol ^_^ I am so in love with this cream blush. The formula is the same with colourpop blushes. It's a cream to powder formula and the blush gives you a natural flush. Whenever I go out, I just dab it on my cheeks and I'm good to go. 

4. Banila Co. Clean It Zero - Banila Co. Is a popular Korean brand that already made waves overseas. This is one of the cult favorites, the Clean It Zero makeup remover. I have been using this constantly for the month of July to remove all my makeup. This is a sample size that was on sale and I bought it out of curiosity and I love it. I'm planing to buy the bigger size once I run out of it. 

5. Paddle Brush - I think this is the most hyped-up beauty product for this year. A lot of youtubers and beauty bloggers have been raving about this product and it lives up to the hype (at least for me). It makes application of foundations easier. 

6. Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Rose Matter - Despite all the controversies that JS is in, I don't really care. I love his products. Don't get me wrong, I also love KVD's products. So far, this is the best liquid lipstick for me that lives up to my expectations. It's not drying at all. I love this better than Kylie's lipkit. 

So those are my beauty favorites for this month. Let me know in the comments section below what your favorites are :) 

Product Empties: July 2016

It's that time of the year! Collecting my empty bottles; empty containers of my most used products. Without further a do, let's get started :) 

Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this entry are not sponsored in any way. Everything was bought with my own money. 

1. Innisfree Green Tea Mint Shampoo - I bought this back in April when we had our vacation in Seoul, South Korea. A friend of mine messaged me and asked me to buy her the complete set and out of curiousity, I bought a set for myself. I finished the shampoo immediately. The conditioner and the other hair treatment I haven't but the conditioner would be emptied soon lol. This is such a great product. It smells great. It relaxes you when you lather up your hair and the best part is, it is affordable. Thank goodness, I found an online shop where I can repurchase this one. 

Would I repurchase: Yes! Definitely! 

Would you recommend it to others: Yes! Highly recommended 

2. The Face Shop Soul Perfume - I also got this last April and I'm almost out of it. There's only 1/4 remaining and I'm crying. This is not available in any stores here in Manila and I think it is limited edition. It smells really good. It has a flowery refreshing scent that surprisingly I came to love. 

Would I repurchase: Yes if it would be available here 

Would I recommend it to others: Yes 

3. Majolica Majorca Brow Lash Colorist - After how many years of usage, it finally met the end. I really love this product for taming my brows plus it's very pigmented. If your brows already has its shape, there is no need to use a pomade. This alone would be good. 

Would I repurchase: Probably not because I am looking into other brands to try 

Would I recommend it to others: Yes 

4. Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer - it's not really empty but I'm already half way there which is an achievement for me because I hated this product initially. I rediscovered it just a few months ago and I fell in love with it. 

Would I repurchase: Probably but I have a lot of concealers at the moment 

Would I recommend it to others: Yes 

5. MAC Prolongwear concealer - RIP to my holy grail concealer. The journey has been long and fun. I've been very happy with this product and at the moment, nothing still can beat this one on my list of must haves. 

Would I repurchase: Yes, definitely 

Would I recommend it to others: Yes 

6. MAC Studio Fix Powder - it's not really empty but I already hit pan which is another achievement for me. This is one of my go-to powders when I just want my errands day makeup on. 

Would I repurchase: Yes 

Would I recommend it to others: Yes 

So, that is my list of product empties, how about yours? What's on your list? 

Liquid Lipstick Review: Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in I'm Nude

I'm in my search of the best liquid lipstick in the market at the moment and I finally bought the Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick. There has been so much hype for this lipstick and I wanted to see if the hype was real. 

I bought the shade I'm Nude. 

It has a doe foot applicator which has a unique shape. 

Swatches:

It's really pale and I look flushed on it with my skintone. 

The Rundown

Pros:

-Has a lot of product. It has 0.19 FL Oz/5.6 ML as compared to the KYLIE Lipstick which only has 0.11 FL OZ /3.25 ML 

- I like the finish. It's not drying on the lips and it feels lightweight 

- Scent is not strong which is a plus for me 

- has more shades 

Neutral

- cheaper than the Kylie Lipkits

Cons

- shipping is a ton load for my part of the world 

Is it worth the hype?

I would say yes. I like the formula of the lipstick compared to others in the market. It also has a lot of lovely shades. 

Would i recommend it to others?

Yes 

Would i repurchase?

Probably not because I probably won't be able to finish this one before the year ends but I would definitely buy other shades 

Product: Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstocks 

Shade: I'm Nude 

Where to buy: Jeffree Star website, Morphe Website, Beautylish website 

Where to buy in Manila: Online shops 

US Price: $18 

Manila Price: PHP1,300 to PHP1,600

Hot or Not: KYLIE Lip Kit in Candy K

I finally bought the KYLIE Lip Kit. I needed to give it a try since there has been so much hype for the product. 

I bought the shade Candy K. I was really debating at first on whether I'll buy Koko K or Candy K. Koko K seems fit for my skin tone but in the end I bought Candy K. 

Swatches 

Left swatch is the lip liner and the right one is the lipstick. The shade is really mauve-y. I was thinking it was a light pink shade because of the swatches online but every skin is different. 

This is how it looks on my lips 

The rundown: 

Pros: 

- It has a good amount of product 

- Has a lip liner 

- Super long lasting 

- It's super matte 

Neutral:

- It has this scent that reminds me of medicine that's about to spoil. It bothers me a little but once it is dry, I'm okay with it 

- when you start to eat oily food, it immediately runs off but all lipsticks in general are like that. 

Cons:

- I find it a bit expensive. Well, for my part of the world, I have to pay a lot for shipping and handling. 

- Super drying. From a far it looks good but up close, you will see the cracks on my lips. 

- Kylie Jenner Lipkits in general has limited shades. 

In a nutshell, I like the formula of the lipsticks. It's very long lasting and hard to remove. Although it is a bit expensive I must say. There are other brands which are cheaper and does the same job. 

Should you buy one? 

I say, why not? If you have the money to splurge on lip products :) 

Would I repurchase? 

Probably not. It has a decent amount and I wouldn't probably be able to finish it by the end of the year. I would try her glosses though. 

Product: Kylie Jenner Lip Kit in Candy K 

Where to buy: Kyliecosmetics 

Where to buy in Manila: only available via online sellers 

Price: Website $30 ; Online sellers in Manila ranges from PHP1,900 to PHP2,600 

Holika Holika Hello Holika Blusher and Highlighter

Hello beauties! Happy 2015! Last year was a very good year but I'm looking forward to a more blessed and fun-filled year this year. 

Anyway, what better way to start this year with a first look at the Holika Holika blush that I recently purchased from a Korean Website. 

This is the Holika Holika Hello Holika Blush and Highlighter. I know it comes in two shades. The one I got was in number 01.

This product is really not a new one from Holika Holika. I know it's been in their product range for a long time. My attention was caught because of the very cute product design. 

The packaging is also very sleek and cute. 

Oh lovely this blusher is...I just want to stare at it and not use it at all. It's really so pretty. I tried swatching and the product is very creamy. It gives off a pinkish orange blush with some hints of highlight. I shall update this entry with some swatches in the future. It's very dark right now and the pictures won't do justice.

Year End Round Up: Top 5 Favorite Blush for 2014

Two more days until we welcome the New Year! What better way to celebrate than to round up my favorite blushes for 2014.

Disclaimer: The products in this review are not in any way sponsored. I bought the products myself and some were received as gifts. The opinions below are purely my opinions. Products work for me but it may not work for everyone. 

1. Guerlain Meteorites Holiday 2014 Edition

I got this as a gift from Crystal, my swap partner who I met in a Beauty Group in Facebook. I love love love this product because it works as a blush and at the same time as a highlighter. Packaging is very very luxurious. It comes with a puff inside but I find the puff a little useless. I use my Zoeva face definer brush with this one. 

2. MAC Limited Edition Sea Me, Hear Me (Alluring Aquatics Collection)

One of my favorite MAC products. It's a little bit hard to put on this blush. It's not the same quality as the blushes that MAC produces before. It takes time to build up but it works for me. I also love the packaging. This came with the Alluring Aquatics collection so you can't buy it in MAC counters. 

3. NARS Super Orgasm 

Probably one of the best blushes that I've tried. One of my favorites for this year. It's very creamy and also very easy to apply. Highly pigmented. It doesn't have any scent to it. A must have blush for every makeup junkie :) 

4. Physicians Formula Glow and Mood Boosting Blush in Rose

Drugstore brand blush but it is super pigmented. I love how my brush easily picks up the product. I also love the heart design on the blush. It comes with a small mirror and a small blush brush. 

5. The Balm Frat Boy Blush 

My favorite blush of all time :) Highly pigmented. Cute packaging. Contains a lot of products (8.5g). Cheaper than other blushes mentioned above. 

Those are my favorites for 2014. I would love to hear yours! :) 

Makeup Revolution Triple Baked Bronzer in Summer of Love

Makeup Revolution is finally available in Malaysia! I did a little online shopping a few weeks ago and got me some items from the site. 

One of the items I bought was this Bronzer. The packaging looks very similar to Too Faced but this one is a Bronzer. The one you can buy from Too Faced is a blush. Makeup Revolution also has a blush in this heart packaging but I didn't get myself one. Maybe next time :) 

As you can see, packaging is very cute. It is made out of cardboard and the color is gold and purple. The shade that I got is Summer of Love. I believe there is still one more shade for the Bronzer. 

The Bronzer itself is more of a subtle Bronzer. Unlike The Balm Bahama Mama which is a "whoah" Bronzer type hahaha (you get what I mean right?) it actually works like a highlighter than a Bronzer for me. Maybe the pigment for this one will really show off on really light or fair skintone. I'm a medium so this is like a powder with shimmer on me. 

You can get it on the makeup revolution website which is:

http://www.makeuprevolution.my

Price : RM 39.00 

Year End Round-up: Top 5 Foundations for 2014

Only 3 more days until we embrace 2015 and what better way to welcome the new year with a round-up of my makeup favorites for 2014. 

Disclaimer: The products above are not sponsored of any sort. I bought the items and some were given as gifts. All that I state below are purely my thoughts. The products work for me but it might not work for everyone. 

1. Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in1 

This was given to me as a gift. I've wanted to buy this foundation for the longest time. It is available in Manila but I just didn't have the time to go out whenever I was there. Sadly it's not available in Malaysia. My swap partner, Crystal, gave this to me as a Christmas gift. I am so amazed with this product. I love coverage. I mean, if you put on foundation, might as well go full blast with it. This gives you medium to full coverage and it is buildable. The consistency of the foundation is a bit water-y than most but it works. The only down side for me is that it has a pink undertone which doesn't work as well as others. It kind of gives me the white effect but I like this foundation :) 

2. Catrice Nude Illusion in 030 Nude Beige

Another gift given by Crystal all the way from Austria. I am so impressed with this foundation. This is a full coverage one. One tiny drop goes all the way. When I finish the bottle, I plan to repurchase. Catrice is available in Manila and also in Malaysia but I haven't seen any foundations here in Kuala Lumpur. 

3. Sephora 10 HR Wear Perfection Foundation

As you can see in the picture, this foundation is almost empty. Hahaha :) my most prized foundation of all. It gives medium to full coverage and it has a correct undertone. It also has a pump so it's easy to apply. Very creamy consistency compared to the Covergirl 3-in-1.

4. Makeup Forever HD Foundation 

This foundation is gives a light to medium coverage. Consistency is liquid-y (not the typical that I go for) but what I love about this foundation is that it is HD camera friendly. The best friend of people who wants to take selfies LOL. It hides your pores making you look flawless on pictures. 

5. RCMA Vincent Kehoe Cream Foundation

The big daddy of all foundations and the friend of every makeup artist. It does the work of Makeup Forever HD Foundation plus you get a lot of pigment for a tiny amount. You get 18 shades on this palette which is very suitable if you are a MUA. You can also use the shades for concealing, highlight and contour. What more can you ask for? Price is a little bit steep but it does the job. 

I would love to hear what are your favorite foundations for 2014! 

Clean Apothecary Brush Shampoo

I've been searching for the best brush cleaner in the market. For the spot cleaner, Cinema Secrets Brush Cleaner is one of the best I've tried in the market. I've found the perfect brush shampoo and that is the Clean Apothecary Brush Shampoo. 

Deep cleaning is an integral part for your makeup brushes because 1) it cleans your makeup brush - hygiene is our top priority and we don't want acne to be clogging our pores. 2) it keeps your brush in a good condition - if you don't care for your brushes properly, there would come a time that it would break apart if you don't clean it the right way. 

I bought two brush cleaners for myself which is the Vanilla scent in Olive oil and in Goat's Milk which are both exclusive to Camera Ready Cosmetics. 

This is the Goat's Milk version. It's supposed to make your white bristled brushes whiter (like the Goat's hair brushes) 

This is the Olive Oil version. It makes cleaning a breeze since it breaks down makeup easily. Hard to clean brushes with foundation only needs 2 rounds of cleaning. 

The brush shampoos are available in 2 oz and 4 oz. I highly recommend you go and get yours because it's worth all the money. Plus it really smells good. 

Kiko Milano Limited Edition Rock Attraction Bronzer and Blush

I was privileged enough to own these two beautiful products from Kiko thanks to my friend Crystal who is in Austria and Clarisse who is in the UK. They gave me Limited Edition Kiko Milano beauty products.

Kiko Milano is a professional Italian cosmetic brand that features cutting edge products for the face and the body. Currently, it is only available in Europe that's why I am very privileged to own these beautiful products.

Kiko cosmetics LE Rock Attraction Bronzer in 01 Steady Honey

This is by far, the most stunning Bronzer I've seen. It's been with me for a few days now and I just kept on staring at it. Hahahaha :> it's too pretty to touch but for the sake of this review, I will swatch it for you. 

Swatch: 

As you can see, the Bronzer is very subtle for my skin tone. It's not too loud as the Bahama mama but it's alright to do the bronzing part. It is also a little shimmery. Overall, I like it and I can't wait to play with it :) 

Kiko Cosmetics LE Rock Attraction Blush in 03 Crossroad Pink

One of the most stunning blush that I own. This came to me last October if I recall correctly and up to now, I haven't used it because it's really beautiful. Like what I said, I will swatch it today so that you can see the pigment. 

Swatch: 

The color looks beautiful. It reminds me of the blush from MAC from the Osbourne collection. It takes a little time to produce this swatch but overall, I like the blush. 

Do you own Kiko products? What are your thoughts about the products? I would love to hear from you in the comment section below :) 

My 5th Beauty Swap: United Kingdom

Hello ladies! I'm so happy to blog today since my parcel from the UK arrived. Thank you Rishey for sending all the wonderful items. I love the lipsticks most! 

Makeup Revolution Lipsticks 

Swatches of the lipsticks

Kiko products