My go-to place when I want to indulge with make up is Rustan's. If you've been reading my hauls in the past, you'd probably know by now that Rustan's carry most of the make up and skin care brands (Nars, Clarins, etc) that I ultimately love and use to death.
So imagine my delight when I got invited to the launch of Rustan's Beauty Addict card which entices all the beauty enthusiasts out there to shop for their favorite brands and get extra perks in doing so. Yes, for its second season, Rustan’s The Beauty Source upped the ante with Beauty Addict Masterpiece.
My quest in finding a face primer that (1) works and (2) doesn't make me break out was not easy. You see, I want to keep my make up on longer, but I'm extremely allergic to silicone which most primers have. So after an extensive hunt and a handful of loratadine, I finally hit the jackpot! Presenting, Laura Mercier Foundation Primer.
Aside from spilling food on my shirt (which happens quite frequently), another thing that makes my confidence sink to the ground is waking up with a huge zit on my face. The bigger, the louder my scream (literally!). To make sure that I'm ready to zap those zits away asap, I always make sure to have a bottle of my ever-so-reliable Mario Badescu Drying Lotion on hand.
Nail Polish
NOTD: OPI Fit To Be Tied Nail Polish DUO #1: Emotions and Its Frosty Outside (Liquid Sand)
You would never see me jumping in joy over a matte nail polish. Quite a bold statement really, but it's the truth. You see, I like my nails looking glossy and dimensional. Yes, despite the gritty feel of holographic, chunky glitters, I would choose one over a matte, boring polish any time of the day.
On that note, I came across a new nail polish finish and it tickled my fancy spot on. Introducing Liquid Sand - OPI's newest innovation in texture. It dries to a textured matte finish infused with reflective glints of light. It's matte, but with an attitude!
In my opinion, there are two red things that every woman out there should own - a red lipstick and a red nail polish. The reason being is adding a dash of the shade red amps up a woman's sexy vibe a couple bars higher. And one particular red nail polish that I have been loving for years now is OPI Color So Hot It Berns.
The thing is, I don't have all the time in the world to change my polish as often as I would like to. On that note, I need a top coat that would make my manicure/pedicure last a thousand-fold longer. But despite the urgency to get hold of a new top coat, I couldn't decide which one to get. Good thing I stumbled upon OPI Start To Finish 3-IN-1 Treatment in a recent nail event and whoa, I instantly fell in love with it!
Checking out your favorite Clinique product/s is now as easy as a breeze at Rustan's Makati. Shoppers can now conveniently swatch and test out items, thanks to its inviting and relatively more spacious counter. Let these pictures give you a glimpse of what's in store for you at the even better (and bigger) Clinique Makati.
Heads up my fellow nail polish aficionados, Deborah Lippmann just introduced Jewel Heist, a limited edition collection of shimmer, creme and mega holographic glitter that is new to her current glitter range and it's beyond gorgeous! This newest glitter finish gives a never-before-seen, high-impact reflection of a full spectrum of colors. In short, breath-taking!
I never had a massive acne episode in my life, even in puberty. I've always considered myself lucky for having clear skin most of the time. So imagine how I felt shattered into a gazillion pieces when I wake up one morning with zits all over my face. I almost died.
You see, I don't have a ton of acne-fighting products on my stash. I never thought I would be needing one, so I didn't stock up. Good thing a good friend recommended the Murad Acne Spot Treatment to me. Really, this is a skin (and life) saver!
I hate suffocating my skin with multitude layers of make up. This is precisely the reason why I am head-over-heels in love with multi-tasking beauty products that make my skin immaculately divine-looking in one swipe! Oh yeah, I'm talking about what I like to call the greatest invention in the beauty world - BB creams.
Now if you live far from Asia (or don't have access to traditional BB creams), don't fret because Western brands are now adding BB creams into their line. One BB cream that works incredibly well (and has a variety of shades) is this one from Bobbi Brown.
You see, I have this beauty lust list that I badly need to own. So I went make up shopping yesterday to scratch a few products on my list. If you've been reading my beauty babbles for awhile now, you'd probably know by now how I adore the brand Nars. With that being said, here's everything that I got!
Today, I have a collective beauty haul to share with y'all. It's a good mix of products - make up, skin care and make up brushes. I adore everything that I got and I hope you guys would love them too. Lets begin!
Despite the urge to carry all my make up with me all the time (because I just love having my options nearby), just the thought alone screams (ridiculously) impractical. Besides the fact that I love carrying just a small make up bag with me, I'd also bet toting an x number of kilograms worth of beauty essentials would not be pretty smart for my spine. Good thing, we are now living in an era where everything that we need has a portable version (or even an app). Heads up ladies because housed in this uber classy compact are four essential products that we all just need to get that polished, flawless face.
Open the Laura Mercier Flawless Face Book Portable Complexion Palette in Nude after the jump!
Calling all beauty aficionados out there! Head over to your nearest Stila counter because their Summer 2013 Collection is already here and it is fabulous! If you love colors beyond compare and lips that glow, then you'd definitely adore this collection. Go ahead and scroll down to see Stila's latest offering for this season!
Pulpe De Vie
Pulpe De Vie Amant Du Soir (Love Me Tonight) Night Beauty Enhancer Regenerating and Anti-Ageing Face Cream
It's nice to know that we have the option to enhance our skin's integrity without piling up on parabens and other risky components. Thing is, I have utra-sensitive skin, that it makes me cringe sometimes. Having pointed that out, I'm quite picky and unadventurous with my skin care routine. I stick to whatever works for my skin. On few occasions, I do my happy dance every time I stumble on a beauty product that works splendidly on my skin, without irritating it.
Prepare to catch up with the tempo, because I've discovered this organic face cream that I have no idea how to pronounce (and would be a mouthful to say if I could), but I'm sure works wonders! Say hello to Pulpe De Vie Amant Du Soir (Love Me Tonight) Night Beauty Enhancer Regenerating and Anti-Ageing Face Cream.
People always say that I look younger than my real age (I'm already 29 yrs old, btw). Well, I thank my innate genes, my happy attitude and my healthy lifestyle for that. But then again, in this world where stress is everywhere, a little help from a pump bottle of luxurious anti-ageing serum wouldn't hurt as well in keeping those ugly wrinkles at bay. And on this note, let me present to you another breakthrough in fighting the battle against premature ageing.
Ever since I moved miles away from Rustan's Shangri La (I miss our just walking-distance relationship before), I always feel the urge to buy something from the store despite constantly reminding myself that I will just window-shop. And indeed, I went home with a few bags the last time I was there. Although, I will say that I did a good job not purchasing things that I don't really need (defensive much?).
Here's my small loot!
Here's my small loot!
Intro: I made a hopeless reservation for a palette that was already out-of-stock weeks ago. Then, I got a text from my make up artist yesterday that she was able to snatch two from another branch and already reserved one for me. Naturally, I replied with my utmost gratitude and rushed to Rustan's Shangri La with all my might. Really, miracles do happen!
When: Jan 6, 2012 - Feb 5, 2012
Where: Rustan's Makati, Shangri La, Alabang Town Center, Gateway Mall and Ayala Center Cebu
Highlights:
> Up to 70% off on selected items
> Get 0% interest for 3 months with a minumum spend of Php5,000 when you use your credit card!
Happy Shopping!
Kiss Kiss,
