My Gorgeous Pink Cheeks: February 2010

Cosmetics

GWP: NARS Supervixen, Female Trouble & Rose Gitane Lip Gloss

This was the gift-with-purchase that I got from Rustan's weeks ago.

The set includes 3 mini lip glosses and these are the colors that came with it.

Shade description according to Nars:

Supervixen - sheer sparkling mauve

Female Trouble - lilac mauve

Rose Gitane - sheer sangria

And here are some swatches :

(without flash)

(with flash)

I love all the shades! However, I must say that Rose Gitane is far my fave from this crowd. Rose Gitane is a very beautiful berry color lip gloss. It is highly pigmented and shows up wonderfully even on my naturally pigmented lips. I love that the color is buildable and the tiny shimmery flakes in it are oh-so gorgeous! I'm sure I will purchase a full size of this very very soon!

Thoughts?

Peace and Love!

1 comments

, by My Gorgeous Pink Cheeks

Cosmetics

Mac Lip Erase in Dim

Don't worry, this product will not literally erase your lips. It will just help neutralize the color of the lips in order to let the true beauty of you lip product shine. I have pigmented lips. This is my primary reason why most of the time, I shy away from sheer lipsticks. They don't show up quite well on me and I hate it. I want to see colors, and not just pure shine all over my lips. These reasons made me decide to get this product.

This is the Mac Lip Erase lip balm in DIM from the D-Squared collection that was released last year. I love that it does a great job in neutralizing my lips. I also love the fact that this pot will need me a lifetime to finish. However, I find that this product is too drying (which should not be the case because it is stated that it is also a lipbalm) and has that tendency to mix up with my lipstick color. It can also be very difficult to get a lipstick over this product because it has a waxy quality and lipsticks slide off as you try to apply them over the top.

So bottom line, I was not completely wowed by this product. I think I'm good with my old-fashioned concealer. And I thank Sis Khymm for adopting this baby.

Thoughts?

Peace and Love!

1 comments

, by My Gorgeous Pink Cheeks

Etude House

Etude House Nail Polish in PP903

I love the color PURPLE and I love nail polishes. These are some of the things that can easily sweep me from my feet (especially if they are damn cheap!). Now, obtaining these two faves of mine in one product is something that would definitely make me jump for joy. And that was exactly what I felt when I laid my eyes on this wonderful piece of nail artistry.

I'm talking about ETUDE House Nail Lacquer in PP903

(retails for Php50)

This is such a lovely polish. I love how its color somewhat complements my fair complexion. I must say that this is even comparable to other high end brands. Application (two coats) is a breeze, it dries fast and it doesn't chip that easily. Also, the packaging is to-die for. Kinda reminds me of Anna Sui. I will definitely start buying more!

Swatches to follow!

Peace and Love!

1 comments

, by My Gorgeous Pink Cheeks

Beauty Bar

Beauty Bargain Finds at Beauty Bar and PCX

Let me start this post by greeting everyone a (belated) Happy Hearts Day! I hope everybody had a blast yesterday! :D So on to the post, here are some things that made me smile (without hurting my wallet) yesterday.

Here are some beauty bargains from Beauty Bar (Rockwell)

A Red Earth concealer brush (which retails for Php1050) that I got for only Php367.50

And two packs of blotting sheets (100 pcs) at Php10 each.

Awesome deal, right?

Plus I also got this V-day gift from Beauty Bar and it's a..

yummy cupcake!

I also went to PCX (still at Rockwell) to get these cheap yet very effective babies:

Carmex lipbalm (Strawberry)-Php80; Carmex lipbalm (Original)-Php80 & Halls mints- Php22

That's all for now lovelies.

Peace and Love!

No comments

, by My Gorgeous Pink Cheeks

Cosmetics

From An Online Sister: Nars Bysance

Purple is my all-time favorite color. I love owning anything under this color scheme. So when I spotted this baby on Lelila's make up collection post on GirlTalk, I drooled over it like nobody's business. I felt my excitement rushing while I was amusingly hovering my mouse over its photo. Gee, no doubt, I was in love with it spot on (talk about "love at first sight", make-up style!)! I sent her a personal message telling her how I adore this shadow duo and to my surprise, she said that she would give it to me for free (I didn't even asked for it)! I almost died when I read her message! Thanks again sister! *hugs*

Enter the present inanimate source of my joy;- Nars Duo Eyeshadow in Bysance (in a tester packaging).

Bysance is a lovely combination of shimmering Marigold (left) and Iridescent Iris (right). This is quite a peculiar combination, but nonetheless, this duo is stunning! Both shades are buttery soft, well pigmented and they blend effortlessly. These shadows work well together as well. It's like they were matched in make-up heaven! So yes, I am totally head-over-heels with these shadows!

Here are some swatches: (without base, one swipe only)

Gorgeous colors, right? I can't wait to play more with these shades!

Thoughts?

Peace and Love!

4 comments

, by My Gorgeous Pink Cheeks

Nars

My NARSkin Care

Yup, I also ventured into NARSkin and I must say that it is one of the best line of skincare that ever touched my combination/sensitive skin.

According to Nars, there are three steps in order to achieve that perfect-looking skin. The first step is to cleanse, second is to refine, and the last step is to moisturize.

This is what I use to clean my face: The Balancing Foam Cleanser

A velvety, non-drying foam cleanser designed to effectively remove makeup and surface impurities while retaining essential moisture in the skin. Calming botanicals and gentle emollients help calm and soothe the skin leaving the complexion feeling soft, balanced and refreshed.

Recommended for:
Active, combination and normal skin types or anyone who experiences break outs.

Product Benefits include:

Gentle

Deep cleans

Removes make up

Help retains skin moisture

My Say:

I love its creamy soft foam that takes off EVERY bit of my makeup, its pretty orange-y scent, and how it leaves my skin super clean but not tight.

It lathers so nicely, that I only need a small amount to get the most luxurious velvety foam experience for my entire face.

The packaging is sleek and extremely heavy but still,

I love it to bits!

Net Wt. 4.4 Oz. 125mL /Retails for Php1850 (US $35)

And to refine my face, I use: The Balancing Toning Lotion

A dual-purpose toning lotion that helps maintain balance in the skin while promoting moisture. Helps remove excess sebum while the addition of natural botanicals help condition and soothe the skin resulting in a healthy, polished complexion.

Recommended for:

Active, combination and normal skin types and spot treatment for blemishes

Product Benefits include:

Softens skin to enhance moisturizer performance

Tightens pores

Removes excess sebum

Helps control oil and breakouts

My Say:

This is a wonderful product. It really does feel very fresh on my skin and works well in getting rid of any impurities. This is an alcohol-based but it doesn't dry me out, and I haven't had any adverse reactions. I read that they have included some form of emollient in this lotion in order to balance out any drying occurring from the alcohol.

6.7 Fl. Oz. 200mL/Retails for Php1850 (US $35)

And lastly, what I use to moisturize every night: The Balancing Moisture Lotion

A lightweight moisturizing lotion that helps improve skin’s texture while combating free radicals. Active Phytoseed Complex adds moisture to protect against dryness, while effective antioxidants help fight external aggressors for supple, luminous, even-toned skin. The addition of fennel provides re-texturizing properties, while soothing natural botanicals allow skin to renew itself for a softer, smoother, younger-looking appearance.

Recommended for:

Active, combination and normal skin types

Product Benefits include:

Moisturizes

Helps improve skin's texture

Promotes even-toned, luminous skin

My Say:

This moisturizes my skin in a manner that exceeded my expectations. It is a bit runny but it is quickly absorbed by the skin, leaving it soft and supple. It hydrates my skin perfectly without that greasy feeling. I also need just one pump to cover my entire face. So I'm sure this bottle will last me a long, long time. The only drawback I have for all the things I mentioned above is the packaging. I know, they look sleek and chic at the same time. But they are quite heavy and the white parts attract dirt like no other. But other than that,

I love how they make my skin better, one wash at a time! :)

2.5 Fl. Oz. 75 mL/Retails for Php2750 (US $55)

That's all for now my dolls.

Peace and Love!

No comments

, by My Gorgeous Pink Cheeks

Cosmetics

NARS Luster

Nars described this as "sheer golden apricot". Personally, it's kind of hard to describe the color. It's supposed to be a cross between Sertao and Orgasm. I've heard this was the shimmer version of Gina, and the non-pinky version of Orgasm, and the less bronzey version of Sertao. Having Gina, Orgasm, and Sertao already, I think these comparisons are in some ways appropriate, but too reductive to give Luster due credit. You may not be wowed by how it appears on the pan, but once you swipe it across your cheeks, you will believe every single appreciation I have for this blush. This is probably the most versatile, easy to use blush I have. It's a soft, peachy pink shimmer that looks great under, and over just about anything. Even if you're heavy-handed, this blush will forgive you, unlike most NARS blushes. :)

Swatches:

On my skin (NC20) it goes on a golden peach with minimal shimmer. Half golden brown, half true peach - no orange, no pink. Looks very natural and glides on evenly with minimal blending. However, if your skin tone falls under the medium range, I suggest go check out Madly instead.

Retails for Php1450 (US$ 26)

Peace and Love!

3 comments

, by My Gorgeous Pink Cheeks

Newer
Stories

Older
Stories

Pages

GWP: NARS Supervixen, Female Trouble & Rose Gitane Lip Gloss

Mac Lip Erase in Dim

Etude House Nail Polish in PP903

Beauty Bargain Finds at Beauty Bar and PCX

From An Online Sister: Nars Bysance

My NARSkin Care

NARS Luster

Search This Blog

About me

Advertise

Click To Get Php200 from Althea

Follow by Email

Categories

recent posts

Blog Archive

Popular Posts

Like My Facebook Page

Follow Me On Instagram (@becsandiego)

Pages

Total Pageviews

GWP: NARS Supervixen, Female Trouble & Rose Gitane Lip Gloss

Mac Lip Erase in Dim

Etude House Nail Polish in PP903

Beauty Bargain Finds at Beauty Bar and PCX

From An Online Sister: Nars Bysance

My NARSkin Care

NARS Luster

Search This Blog

About me

Advertise

Click To Get Php200 from Althea

Follow by Email

Categories

recent posts

Blog Archive

Popular Posts

Like My Facebook Page

Follow Me On Instagram (@becsandiego)