My Gorgeous Pink Cheeks: Fanny Serrano

Fanny Serrano Long-Wear Gel Liner in Black (Reformulated)

I love how liners create that drama and smokiness to any eye look. One sweep and it can transform naive to fierce, shy to daring and boring to smoking hot! Liners give depth and definition to the eyes. I know a long list of women who will not live without a black eye liner in their make up regimen (it's like lipbalm on my part) and I totally understand why. I don't wear liners that much, but I totally enjoy drawing that extra wing once in a while. And every time that "once in a while" opportunity comes, I always rock it with.. - Fanny Serrano Long-Wear Gel Liner in Black (Php225).

Pictures after the jump!

Why? Because of these key points!

Locally available

Relatively cheap compared to other brands.

The texture is creamy which facilitates easier application.

Lasts a really long time on the upper lids.

It doesn't transfer, flake or budge on my upper lids.
It does not dry out easily.

However, here are some low points!

On my water line and lower lash line, it flakes big time and it is extremely difficult to remove. Warm water and facial wash will not be enough to take it off. Don't use it if you do not have a good eye make up remover (I use Nars Eye Make Up Remover).

And here's Fanny Serrano Long-Wear Gel Liner in action!

Now, how do I apply my gel liner?

After priming my lids with an eye shadow base, I take my Sigma E05 brush and grab a tiny bit of the gel liner. After that, I flip my pot down or cover it immediately to prevent premature drying. I also turn my fan/ac off for the same reason as stated above. (If you have almost dried out gel liners, you can resurrect them by adding a few eye drops (like Visine) on the pot.) And then I start on the middle part of my lid and using short and steady strokes, I move my way onto the outer corner of my eye. And once I'm satisfied with the line, I set it with a black powder eye shadow to enhance its lasting power.

How about you? Do you use gel liners too? Share your thoughts below!

Until then.

Peace and Love!

PS: For a video tutorial on how to rock gel liner application, see xsparkage video HERE. She is one of my favorite YouTube gurus! :)

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Fanny Serrano True Light Liquid Lipstick

Lovely opaque colors, non-sticky, moisturizing and no weird scent; - just some of the wonderful things that I could vouch for these lip glosses.

Also, the packaging is really cute. It has a built in mirror on the side and it lights up when you twist it, making application even in a dim area such a breeze! It actually reminds me of Collection 2000 Hotlights lip gloss.

I am not really a lip gloss girl. I prefer lipsticks but when I tried these, I was completely blown away. I will not carry my party pouch without this baby! :)

Here are some swatches:

And a quick FOTD using Tropical Rose blush and Light Mauve l/g:

Retails for only Php295.

Available shades:

Thoughts?

Until then.

Peace and Love!

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Fanny Serrano Eye Shadow Quads in Floral and Fire

Described as: "Dazzling 4-in-1 eyeshadow palette with gentle and shimmering effect created for all occasions." Intriguing, right? Luckily, I have two of their quads and I am so excited to show them to all of you. :)

Here we have, FLORAL. Floral paints your eyes with royalty and extravagance.

Floral is a gorgeous mix of pink, coral, purple and deep plum. This quad is perfect for that sultry smokey purple look! Below are some swatches (dry, swiped once and without a base):

Next we have the eye shadow quad in FIRE. It lights your eyes with echoes of passion, confidence and celebration.

Fire is a lovely mix of lime green, warm brown, bright orange and sheer peach. It has warm colors that remind me of the loveliness of sunset. Below are some swatches (dry, swiped once and without a base):

Although they are not buttery soft, both quads have colors that are richly pigmented and blend easily. The colors are vibrant and stay decently on the lids. For only Php350, you get four lovely colors housed in a sleek Chanel-ish black packaging. Beat that! :)

Thoughts? Let me know, ayt?

Until then.

Peace and Love!

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Fanny Serrano Blushes in Tropical Rose and Gold Peach

If you follow me on twitter or you religiously read my blog, you already know that Fanny Serrano included some items from his make up line in the loot bags that were given to us during the launch of his new line, the Fanny Serrano Professionals.

Here's the complete set that I got:

Such a handful, right?

Now let us take a better look on those gorgeous blushes!

I love the black sleek packaging and the huge mirror. I just hate the fact that they look like wanna be Chanel tweed blushes. I would appreciate a little bit of originality. Also, the blush brush is useless. It's scratchy and not worth keeping. I tossed them right after this photo shoot.

Now onto the blush shades.

Here we have Tropical Rose

Tropical rose is a lovely shimmering brown based pink.

And then here we have Gold Peach.

Gold Peach is a shimmering peach blush with gold undertones.

It is my first to try this cosmetic line and I am quite impressed. Both blushes are silky soft, pigmented, they blend easily and give that natural glow. I recommend layering them over a cream blush in order to boost their staying power. I find that on their own, they fade easily.

Retail price: Php350

Swatches:

(without flash)

(with flash)

Here is a quick FOTD:

Products used:

Guerlain Parure Pearly White in 01

Fanny Serrano eye shadow quad in Fire (brown)

Fanny Serrano blush in Golden Peach

Fanny Serrano lipgloss in Light Peach

I am a newbie with Fanny Serrano Cosmetics so any suggestion will be appreciated. Let me know your favorites with this brand, ayt? I'll be reviewing the eye shadow quads and lip glosses too so please stayed tuned for that. :)

Until then.