June Favorites

I can't believe that a month has gone by so fast. O.o 

So here's a compilation of the items that I really liked from the purchases I made this month. If you are a follower of my blog some of the items might be familiar,still, here is a recap of all the items that I am luvin' for the month of June:

24/7 Pencils 

Please refer to this link HERE for the review.

Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara

- is definitely living up to its promise! It lengthens and curls my short eyelashes without  clumping and smudging on me. :) The only problem is it's really had to get here since it's not locally sold. Plus, it's kind of pricey.  

EcoTools - BAMBOO 5 piece brush set

Errr... I know I owe you guys a review. >,< 

PROS:

-Super soft! 

- Does not bleed nor shed.

- Does not prick my skin nor irritate my pores.

- Affordable.

- Environment friendly

I have used all the brushes and they lived up to my expectations. I know there are better brushes but I just love these! I particularly like the kabuki, powder brush and blending brush. :3 Although I have read some negative reviews about the blending brush. I guess it's just a case of "each to her own." :)

Cons:

- Hard to get in the Philippines.

- The cosmetic bag can be used for other purposes but not for storing the brushes as they don't fit in it. :/ If I force my brushes inside the bristles will get damaged and will loose their shapes, so NO-NO to the cosmetic bag. >o<"

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Etude House Dear Darling Glass

-Don't get your hopes up yet. This gloss doesn't last as well as some high end brands do. I also don't think it will show up on anyone who has a medium to dark skin tone, but I simply adore the shimmer and its color. It also doesn't dry my lips although the color fades after a couple of hours or so.

The packaging is so-so but I definitely wasn't impressed with a scotch tape that was taped onto the cap. LOL! Well, it is cheap but that made it look a lot cheaper. :o/

If you're the kind of person who doesn't mind re-applying lipgloss every now and then, and if you are fair or have light skin tone and would want "princessy" glossy lips then feel free to check this one out. 

XL Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Here's my review.

MAC to the beach Hipness Blush and Splashing Lip Glass

I love the color of this blush! I know there are a lot of existing reviews as well as swatches of it that's why I won't review it anymore. 

I have fallen inlove with this blush when I saw its swatches on different blogs. It also didn't hurt that the packaging looked fresh and different. :)

My mom bought this for me along with the MAC eyeshadows ,but my youngest sister who doesn't like makeup at all, has suddenly mentally claimed this blush as hers. My mom says I should just give it to her since she doesn't have any makeup and she'll just buy another one for me but..... it's already out of stock. >o<" So now me and my lil sis share a co-ownership on this particular blush. LOL!

I have a review of the lipglass HERE.

What are the items that you currently like or would like to have in the future?

xxx,

Sugar ^__^

MAC to the Beach Collection Splashing Lip glass

Hi lovely ladies. :3

Recently, I picked up Splashing from MAC to the Beach Collection. I originally wanted Splashing Lip glass, Lazy Day Lipstick and Hipness blush. All the stocks were however sold out. :( All that was offered to me when I inquired whether the to the beach collection was available is the Beachbound lipstick which I wasn't too crazy about, because it was just too sheer and pale for me.

I then asked if the SA could look if they had any stocks other than Beachbound and she did. :3 She then presented Splashing Lipglass so I eagerly purchased it.

By the way, I bought it from Rustan's, Shangrilla. The collection was not on display that's why I asked if it was available. Beats me why they didn't have it on display, but they do have testers which I examined and swatched. You have all probably seen this elsewhere but I still wanted to take a picture:

Packaging - Love the packaging. It's so gorgeous! It's not pink but it's very feminine and sleek. The seahorse on top is so cute! The bright color of the packaging makes it stand out from the rest glosses I own. :3

Color - It's a medium milky pink with yellow undertones and a hint of shimmer. I think this would look good on anyone who has a fair to a light medium complexion.

The product itself - Is not as tacky as some high end lip glosses are but is still kind of sticky which I like because I think thicker/stickier/tackier lip glosses tend to last longer. Do not fret it's tolerable -it does not feel like having petroleum jelly smeared on the lips. :3 It is kind of milky.. Plus, the gloss is also very easy to spread. It does not crease nor emphasize lines on my dry lips.

Only a little of the product is needed achieve the desired effect because it's very pigmented.

As for the lasting/staying power, I think it performed quite well. It stays on for about 3-4 hours. But will fade if you eat with it on your lips.

Over all I am very satisfied with my purchase. ^____^ I don't think I can still repurchase it since it's LE(Limited Edition) and almost all the stocks have already been sold out. :/

Swatch without flash

 with flash

Below are 3 different photos with Splashing on my lips. I am providing 3 lip swatches so you ladies can have a better idea of what's it really like. Please do note that the lighting in the pictures may vary as I moved from one side of the room to the other when taking the pictures:

FOTD >.<

Face: Etude House Dr. Oil Solution Shine free dual primer, Revlon PhotoReady 004 Nude, MAC Studio Fix NC 30
Eyes: Etude House Drawing Eye Brow, Etude House Tear Drop Liner, Prestige Biggest Lashes in Black and Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner in Black
Lips: HNN in peppermint and MAC to the Beach Collection Lip glass in Splashing

xxx,
Sugar