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I got these two eyeliners by Holika Holika because of their buy 1 take 1 promo.  These are called Jewel-light and they come in waterproof crayon type.  Although I admit, I don't need too much eyeliner in my stash.  As long as I have black, I'm good.  White is also a plus point because I love lining my waterlines with that color.  So far, I'm surviving without having a white pencil because I use white eyeshadow powder as an alternative and gladly, it works.



I picked Pink Ballerina #17 and Emerald Green #19 which I think, is very far from a true emerald green, but still, it's a pretty color.  Both are not glittery.  They are actually very matte for an eyeliner.


Since it's like a crayon, a very slim crayon that is, that means you can sharpen it.

"I love you" in Korean

Pink Ballerina is a very peachy color while Emerald Green is more of a teal than green.

I have to say, this eyeliner by Holika Holika is super pigmented.  Good color payoff, indeed.


You don't have to apply to much pressure because it glides smoothly on skin.  It's not patchy as well.  Putting on primer or moisturizer prior can also help especially for people who have dry skin.


I like applying this vibrant teal color like so.  It's very edgy and adds a fun vibe to your look.  It's perfect for beach/street parties or even music festivals.


This is how it looks like.  Since I have small "eye folds", it's not very visible unless I look down or close my eyes.  I also applied it a little thicker to make it pop.  :)


The peach pencil doesn't look good on the lids so I use it for the waterlines.  It kinda looks odd so I always top it off with white eye shadow to fade it a bit.  I also find it helpful because the powder tends to cling to the waterproof formula, making it lasts longer.


It will turn out like this.

About the waterproof test, I tried to rub it and it didn't budge.  I also tried doing the "water splash" test and it didn't smear.  Though when I rubbed it with water, it eventually smudged but not that easily.  Net, I'd say it stayed in place all day, err day.  :P

You should use a good makeup remover like Innisfree's Apple Juicy (click here for review) to completely take it off.


The finish reminds me of Maybelline Tattoo eyeshadow.

By the way, I also tried using Pink Ballerina as a lip color because I couldn't really make use much of it as an eye pencil.  Unfortunately, it's a wrong move.  HAHA!  It didn't look right.  The taste was disgusting too (I didn't eat it, of course).  Now that I already warned you, don't even dare.  :P

How about vibrant eye makeup for a change?

What do you think?

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Happy weekend, world! <3

Sorry if I've been very inactive these past few weeks.  I'm still swamped with work and it's challenging to find time to blog, even to do my workout.  Grr.  

I want to go to a vacation.  I need a breather.  *sigh

Anyway, please feel free to browse my site!  Sarang he!

Skin Care 101 - Innisfree Apple Juicy Lip & Eye Makeup Remover

BURP GUIDE - The Burger Project

LOOKBOOK - Little Pink Dress

Just In! - Moisturizer, Daily Scrub, Toner, MAC Lippie and Mascara



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Skin care goodies and 2 new addition to my makeup collection for this month's Just In post!


Let's start from the left.

Yves Roche Sebo Specific Ultra Mat Anti-Shine Moisturizer 
From my previous moisturizer by SkinFood (click here for the review), I now switched to a non-Korean brand and also, something that's mattifying.  Not that I didn't like it or anything, I loved it with all of my heart because it made my skin glow from the inside.  Yea, my skin became dewy but I did not complain.  Though there were days when the extra moisture made me felt uneasy due to the hot weather, but I still believe in the product.  It really took care of my skin well.

From dewy to shine-free, I'm now using this day-moisturizer by Yves Roche.  A moisturizer with oil-control properties?  Amaaaaaaaziiiing!  Watch out for the review!

Aveeno Smart Essentials Daily Detoxifying Scrub
I didn't buy this one.  I just saw it here in the house lonely and needing attention.  HAHA!  I've tried it many times already, not daily though because I still have my SkinFood Sugar Mask and I only do exfoliation 3-4 times a week.  More frequent than normal because well, you know how much I hate my clogged pores.


Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
I gotta admit.  It's my first time to buy a skin care product or even makeup that costs more than 1000 php.  Though I still don't consider it as a splurge because I know I didn't throw my money just like that.  I did a quick research and every site that I checked said this one's a badass.  And I agree to that!  I'll tell you more details on a separate post.  After 3 weeks of using this toner, I was able to sleep in peace without regretting about this "kinda huge" purchase because I noticed results.  HAHA!

MAC Tart & Trendy Lustre Finish
Here's another first.  First time to buy a second hand makeup.  I didn't think twice because I know the owner.  I'd think it through again otherwise.  If you're interested, visit my friend's blog here.  I guess there are still some items for sale.  When she brought her collection to the office, almost everyone of us bought.  Even a guy.  Yep.  Not kidding.  That's a lip balm though.  HIHI!  #truestory

So, back to the lippie.  This one belongs to the orange family.  Okay, that's another first-time - 3rd already in one post!  It's my first time to try an orange lipstick.  I can't wait to feature this baby here on le blog.  Stay tuned you lippie-freaks! :D

Maybelline Rocket Volum Express Washable Mascara 
My previous mascara by The Face Shop (click here for review) already dried out even after trying to revive it using the hot water method.  I also loved it because it did it's job pretty well.  I haven't used this new one yet but I'm hoping that it will work just as great because it's from Maybelline.  And for me, Maybelline is the drugstore's mascara queen.

Have you tried it?  Anyone using this?  How is it?

By the way, I also picked the washable version because I don't wanna use waterproof mascara daily.  I don't wanna trouble myself much when it's time to remove it.

That's it for now!

I also bought several shoes last week.  I'll share it on dayre.me/chixylove.

Time for the #quickieupdate section!

Currently Loving: Happy Lemon's Rock Salt & Cheese cream.  Kris and I got addicted recently.

My LSS: Almost Is Never Enough by Ariana Grande.  Have you already experienced an almost-is-not-enough moment?

Recently Watched: Rurouni Kenshin, The Legend Ends.  Finally!  The Shishio fight scene was awesome!  Even though they didn't include some scenes, that's understandable because it's very difficult to condensed everything in a 2-hr movie.

I'm also re-watching Chuck.  I missed the series so much!

ABSpiration Update: My workload is causing me to skip working out.  I hate it.  There are so many things to do, so many tasks to finish.  I can't even blog 4 times a week.  Pft.  I wanna get back on track very soon.

Craving For:  I want to go to a buffet again (I have the right because I'm stressed).  HAHA!



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Last week, we were looking for a resto along Jupiter St. and spotted a burger joint located at a small corner one tumbling away from Starbucks.  We decided to go for it because as you know, Kris cannot say no to a burger.


The Burger Project has almost the same concept as with any other burger restaurants in the Metro.  The make-your-own-burger has been a hype, not to mention the crazy, clever, out of this world topping combinations.


The place has a very modern and urban vibe.  It's not spacious and probably, can only accommodate 20 to 30 people.  I like the colorful graffiti-ish design especially the ceiling part.


They gave us this piece of paper (and a pen, of course) and we started doing our project.  The instruction is very straightforward as you can see.

You also get to name your own burger.

Lazy Bear Burger (195)
100% Beef - 115
Sesame Bun - free
Bleu Cheese - 35
Mixed Mushrooms - 25 (no more arugula)
Special BRGR sauce - 20


Kris ordered the pre-made designer burger called Western Bacon Mushroom.  Aside from those, we also got Mozarella sticks (around 145 php).


We loved it.  I think it's the biggest mozzarella stick we've tried so far.  And look at that filling!  It's like 90:10 ratio.  HAHA!

The salsa was a bit bland though.


Say hello to Lazy Bear!

The bun deserved a perfect score of 5 burps.  


The patty on the other hand, was lacking at many different levels.  I took a bite without the sauce or any topping and for me, the taste was not impressive.  It's also too oily.

Next, the Special BRGR sauce.  It ruined my appetite to be honest.  I hated the sweet taste.  The color reminded me of the usual ketchup+mayo sauce but it's far from that.

The bleu cheese was unnoticeable.  The sauteed mushrooms intensified my disappointment.  The mushroom flavor was super strong.

I think I only ate 1/4 of it.  Too bad.


Here's Kris' designer burger (slightly above 200 php).  If you're wondering what's that fried topping, those are onion rings!  Gigantic!


Kris put those 2 aside anyway.  Imagine taking a bite with those giant rings.  HAHA!

This burger tasted better than mine, but since mushrooms were also included, it caused a big turn off. 


We're not happy with the overall experience.  I don't know.  Maybe Kris just picked the wrong burger and I created a disastrous one.  Maybe it deserves a second chance too.  HIHI!  


Like The Burger Project on Facebook.


What do you think?


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In the second batch of my Korean cosmetics haul, I grabbed another product from Innisfree.  I'm not sure why but for some reason, I fell in love with the brand even by only watching reviews on Youtube.  So, I always check out their latest offerings and everything seems to be interesting.  Expect more features here on le blog.

This time, I bought their makeup remover called Apply Juicy.


The inspiration behind this is the end result of washing an apple.  Squeaky-clean.  But of course, it contains apple extract for additional skin benefits.

100 ml

It's gentle on skin but tough on long-wearing makeup.  It is very similar to common makeup removers because it's a combination of oil and "water" formula which means that you have to shake it first before using.

Let me show you some before and after photos.


Let's test it with waterproof eye pencils.  (Stay tuned for a separate review!)


It passed!

Now, onto the lipstick test.


No trace and no stain left.


What I love about it:

  • no breakout or irritation
  • does not sting the eyes much
  • breaks down eye makeup well 
  • scentless
  • oil does not last, no greasy feeling after
  • removes waterproof makeup
  • no need to tug the eyes
  • might suit oily and sensitive skin 
  • smooth skin after application, no dryness
  • removes lipstick well, even lip tint 
  • removes BB cream well

The lash lines may require an extra effort by using cotton buds to remove mascara and eye liner.  I don't have heavy eye makeup here but I hope this is enough for you to notice the difference.


Poor cotton ball!  :P


Dark circles are visible again.  HAHA!


Overall, I'm so happy with this product.  I must say that it's one of the best because it requires almost no pulling and tugging and that's important because the eye area is very sensitive.  It completely removes makeup (#handsdown) but I'd still not recommend skipping the washing-your-face part. Furthermore, the formula is great and it leaves the skin feeling moisturized and clean.  You can even re-apply makeup after.  #whatmorecanyouaskfor

What do you think?



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Happy weekend, world!

Here are my posts for the past 2 weeks.  :)

LOOKBOOK - Leave Your Lover

Make Up And Hair (MUAH) - Aritaum Pudding Tint in Lollipop

Make Up And Hair (MUAH) - Etude House Bubble Hair Coloring in Cherry Brown

Sample Stash - Tony Moly Panda's Dream Hand Cream


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For all hand cream fanatics (and panda lovers) out there, here's a product you must try.


The packaging of the full-size version is cuter!  Look at this!

30g

Tony Moly's Panda's Dream line includes whitening products from eye stick, sleeping pack to face cream.  Have you tried any of them?

So far, I don't see the use and value of hand creams and I totally can live without one.  But, I know a few people with very dry hands and they told me that they always carry a hand lotion to hydrate their skin.  It's a must-have for some.


Here's what it looks like.

The consistency is similar to normal body lotions.  It doesn't dry out immediately so it would feel very sticky after application.  The texture is buttery and the scent is great!  Are you familiar with kisses?  No, not the chocolate.  Back in grade school, we have these tiny, colorful seed-like stuff in our pencil case.  They smelled incredibly sweet.  We're supposed to place them on a cotton ball because there's a belief that they would multiply.  We didn't know how, I think no one knew how,
but we still tried it anyway.  HAHA!


I think it's a very moisturizing hand cream but it will still be very hard to convince a non-hand lotion user like me to buy the full-size version.  Whitening properties?  Yes, why not.  If ever, I'd use it on my body not just on my hands.

What do you think?

Pre-order your fave Korean cosmetics from The Chic Closet to get free samples!


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