Finally!  Here's another beauty haul featuring the makeup items I bought in Japan and a couple of drugstore cosmetics as well.

After this one, I need to film again to share with you my latest loot. Hopefully, I can finish that this November.  I actually doubt it because I also need to work on two other videos but should still try.  Let's hustle!

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Who's excited for the long weekend?  I am!

Well, I'm not planning to just stay in my room and binge-watch.  Oh wait!  On second thought, maybe one day for that is not a bad idea, right?  Haha!  I'm catching up on Running Man and I'm also watching a K-drama called Come Back, Mister starring my first love, Rain.  :P

How about you?  What's your plan this weekend?

So for today, I'm featuring this lipstick from Nature Republic.  I actually regret not getting a lip tint instead but whatever.


They have a variety of lip products and shades but I can't remember finding a matte line.

This costs around 500 php, which for me is a bit pricier compared to good drugstore lippies.

Color

Finish

Formula & Application

Longevity

So yea.  Here comes my first Colourpop baby.  You might be surprised why it's not a liquid lipstick or lippie stix.  Don't worry.  They will come later here on le blog.

I've been buying from the brand for many times now and for those who don't know yet, my purpose is to sell them.  Whatever's left, I'll put in my makeup drawer.  Haha!

Lip products are always the ones that sell out fast.  One time, this baby called my name when it's the last cheek product remaining.  Then, I was like, "come to mommy".


First things first, I'm not really into blushes.  I can totally skip it because I oftentimes feel like I don't need it.

However, there are makeup looks that kind of require them so I still like to keep one in my stash.  Also, sometimes when you don't feel like wearing a bold or bright lippie, dusting on blush on the cheeks is a great alternative to make your face look more awake.


Mine is in the shade Between the Sheets.  Colourpop website describes it as:

a mid-tone beige pink in a matte finish

I really wanted to take a break from drugstore and Korean brands but I just had to get my hands on this talk-of-the-town, beauty junkies' all-time favorite concealer.  I heard a lot of good things about this baby and since it launched, it became a holy grail item of beauty bloggers/Youtubers.

Some even said that this is a dupe of Nars Creamy Radiant concealer, which is also another crowd favorite.  I haven't tried it though.  I was able to only swatch when I dropped by at their counter in Rustan's.  I remember being amazed by how creamy it is, just what its name says.


I got the shade Light (top).  The other one in the picture is Sand but I'm not using it.  It's for sale!  Haha!  Let me know if you like to try it!  Still sealed!

I bought these from Amazon for about 6 or 7 dollars along with the Fit Me foundation but it got sold immediately when I posted it online.

Oh!  By the way, here's the link to my Shoppee account.  Feel free to browse my product catalog.  Hihi!

https://shopee.ph/shop/7417922/

The packaging is simple but I like the sponge on the tip of the wand.

Yes, it is indeed creamy and it blends beautifully.  You can use any tool to apply it - brush or sponge.  You can even use your fingers.

It doesn't smell too "glue-ish" too.


Now, let's talk about coverage.

I think if they put this in a bottle with a pump and sell it as a foundation, it would also be a hit.  I said that because it it has a foundation-like, medium to heavy coverage.  It can cover dark circles and blemishes with just a few dabs.


Look at how it evened out my skin tone!

It just wakes my face up and gives it a pretty nice lift.  It also blurs out pores really well.

My eyes here look extra tired because I didn't get a good sleep but still, it made me look more human.  Haha!

Underneath, I'm only wearing here Maybelline Pore Eraser and I set my entire face with L'Oreal BB Veil Powder.


I get very minimal creasing on the under eye area and it's almost unnoticeable.

Aside from the great coverage, I also love the finish - demi-matte with a natural glow.


I'm always down for any concealer that's perfect for no-foundation, no-BB-cream days.  This one definitely makes your skin look flawless because it can cover any imperfections.  If you need extra coverage, it also pairs nicely with any base.

What do you think?  Have you tried Fit Me concealer?  Did you like it too?


your sweetest drug,

Happy Sunday!

It's a late start for me because of a pretty bad hangover.  I didn't get out of bed until 6 pm.  Haha!

I'm about to complete the haul video (beauty edition) so most likely, it will be up within the week.  Meanwhile, here's another lip product review.


This is Peripera's famous and best-selling lip marker.  It is literally a marker pen with a felt-tip.

Lip tints come in different formulas and packaging but I think this one in particular is the most brilliant and amusing of them all.  There could be no big difference in terms pigmentation but I just like how it looks.  It's like I'm carrying a normal marker in my purse.  Some people who would see me using this on my lips might think I'm crazy.  Haha!

Color

Application

Formula

Longevity

To be honest, sharing this video now is kinda pointless because it's long overdue.  But I don't want to put my efforts to waste so I still finished it.

Anyhoo, I'm back to regular programming and I'm so eager to push through.  My goal before the year ends is to get all backlogs done.  I still have about 10 weeks and that should be enough.

Fighting!


As you can see, my hair is still long here and yea, I miss it badly.  I filmed this during my Azure staycation.  I took advantage of the well-lit room and my time off from work.  Instead of slacking off, I chose to hustle.  Really, guys.  You have no idea how tempted I was to just lie down and binge watch.  Haha!

In this video, I featured the pieces I got from my Osaka and Manila shopping.  Most of them are basics and not interesting at all but since I accumulated a couple of new clothes already, I thought it would be the perfect time to do my first-ever fashion try-on haul.

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By the way, I'll be talking in Taglish in most of my upcoming videos.  Wala lang.  Para chill-chill lang!  :P

Thank you for watching!


your sweetest drug,

Clearly, it's easier to leave the hair removal process to the pros.  You walk in, lie down, raise your arms and after a few minutes, your pits are hair free.  However, one thing I hate about this whole waxing process is that, when hair starts to pop out after a week and you couldn't have it removed because some of them strands are too short for another session yet some are long already - long enough to prevent you from wearing sleeveless clothes.  Get it?  Haha!


I thought I needed something that would allow me to get rid of the hair anytime (anywhere, char).  So I rushed to the drugstore and grabbed a waxing kit from this brand called Megan.  They also have wax strips and I had to get it too because I thought it would be more convenient for me.

The hot wax kit is not new to me.  I've tried one before but after finishing a pan, I stopped because of the hassle of heating it up multiple times until I'm done.  Yes, it's still the same dilemma but I think I got used to it already.

A box contains two round hard waxes, one pan and a wooden spatula.  Seriously, it's a complete kit.  No need for wax paper too because you can get the job done by peeling the wax itself.

There's nothing magical and complicated about it .  You melt it, let it cool for a couple of minutes, apply it onto the skin, wait for a few seconds, peel it off and repeat.


Like I said, the not-so-good thing about hot wax kits is that, it requires EFFORT.  Well, if  you have the electronic wax melter, then maybe it would be so much easier.

I'm already using the second hard wax.  I don't recommend reusing the actual parts with hair because I think it's not that hygienic.  But in case you peel it and nothing comes off, then maybe it's fine to put it back on the pan.  Otherwise, throw it away, teh.  



If you're a first-time user of hot wax, here's one thing you need to know.  It's actually stated on the box but let me mention anyway.

It's important to know when to peel.  If it's still too soft, it might not have a good grasp yet.  If it's too hard, it would likely crack as you pull it.


Now, if I just need to remove a few annoying strands, I'd use the strips.  However, hair should still be long enough to really stick and get removed.

All you would need is some rubbing action.  Uhm, that sounded weird but yea, a lot actually.  Haha!

A few tips...

Final thoughts...

Heeeeey!  I'm back!

It's been a long hiatus because I just got back from another business trip.  I could have posted at least one review in the past two weeks but it's just impossible because Google is blocked in China.  The VPN only works for my phone.  Ugh.  Imagine the struggle.

Good thing, I already have photos I need for this post.


So now, let me share my thoughts about these 4 products that I've tried/I've been using.

SkinWhite Whitening Face Lotion

Nature Republic Concealer Stick

Nature Republic Green Tea Mask Sheet

Etude House Play 101 Pencil in Black #1