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SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Black Rouge’s Airfit Velvet Tint PACKAGING : 4.8/5 I am not gonna lie, this is by far the prettiest packaging for me! You guys do not know but Red is my main colour and i have a thing with frosted / matte bottle containers too. I love the holographic accent on the box and that classy, shiny container cap! Although, 97% of the printed letters on the box is in Korean letters which i personally cannot understand. It is a plus point for me and my rating for the packaging would have been higher than it is but as long as i know the shade and if it is really the one that i chose, i am good. I still have so much love for the packaging. SMELL : 10/5 The scent of this actually takes me a trip down memory lane because it smells like one of the those chewing gum that i always ask my parents (or my grandparents, if my parents do not want to buy me one 😅) to buy for me because it smells and tastes really good! It has this grape flavo...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Kaye's Skincare Products' BB Cream ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 5/5 • Smell  : 5/5 • Application  : 5/5 • Comfort  : 5/5 • Texture  : 5/5 • Longevity  : 5/5 /VERDICT/ This the first time i'm reviewing a BB Cream and i really like the container of this because it's spill-free and very secured which is one of the things i look for when it comes to makeup as i always put it in my bag just in case i need to look human or less pale. And although the label is not water-resistant, it has all the things you need to know about the product. Especially the ingredients. It has the same, if not, very similar scent with their Liquid Highlighter . But this smells milder since the highlighter is more concentrated than this one. It's not irritating on the nose, it's actually nice and suits my liking. The consistency of this contributed a lot with how easy this is to apply...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Kaye's Skincare Products' Clay Blushes ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 5/5 • Smell  : 5/5 • Application  : 5/5 • Comfort  : 5/5 • Texture  : 5/5 • Longevity  : 5/5 /VERDICT/ The container of these are extremely convenient and the labels are so cute! Very girly because those logos are every girl's essentials and it has all the details regarding the product including the brand, shade, ingredients, weight and even the office address which is something that most brands don't do. One of the many things that i love about this is that the scent is so nice and fruity! It actually smells like my favorite candy when i was little girl. It's very subtle and sweet that i even want to taste or eat already!  Application is as smooth as a feather. I don't need to put force or to have a nice color payoff and even the swatches, i didn't press it too hard but the color suits my...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Kaye's Skincare Products' Liquid Highlighters ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 5/5 • Smell  : 5/5 • Application  : 5/5 • Comfort  : 5/5 • Texture  : 5/5 • Longevity  : 5/5 /VERDICT/ I don't really wear nor own any highlighters because i'm sweaty to begin with and they said that sweat is one of the best natural looking highlighter. First of all, the container of this is so classy and i love that it has a doe-foot applicator making life easier to apply it anywhere i go without using my hands to spread / blend it evenly and nicely. It has a stopper so you won't have to worry about it spilling whenever you bring it or put it in your purse or bag as it is very secured. The scent is very sweet but mild so it doesn't irritate my nose or anything. Hence, it's nice to sniff before applying it on my face. I know i sound weird but i always do that. And maybe it's not jus...

Vue de Pulang is a Korean Brand that sells Skincare and Cosmetic products. They are currently being carried by selling websites such as Jolse which where i got the product from.  Vue de Pulang’s Blur Stick INGREDIENTS Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ceresin, Calamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-2 Trisostearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Isoceteth-10, Aluminum Hydroxide and...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." Nature Skin Secrets is Local Skincare Brand from the Philippines that started early 2017 founded and owned by Ms. Maureen Sabarre which sells all-natural and cruelty-free skincare products. PRODUCT : Nature Skin Secrets’ Golden Glow Serum INGREDIENTS : Vitamin C, Pepha Protect, Pepha Tight, Nectapure, Collagen and Centella Asiatica. USES / BENEFITS : Repairing, Moisturizing, Tightening, Restores Skin Youthful Glow. SIZE : 10ml PRICE :  P220 / $4.4 DETAILS : The new and improved Golden Glow Serum has Vitamin C, is now FDA-Approved and Made in France with legitimate documents from the manufacturer. HOW TO USE : After applying toner, i use a little bit bigger than pea size for my whole face and neck. I spread it evenly and sometimes massages it on my skin when i have the time or when i want my skin to absorb it faster and ...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Skin Foundry’s Pocket Blush ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging : 5/5 • Smell : 5/5 • Application : 5/5 • Comfort : 5/5 • Texture : 5/5 • Longevity : 5/5 /VERDICT/ This is actually the first time that i’m going to review / try a clay blush so i didn’t know what to expect regarding its consistency, formula, finish, etc. First thing that i thought of when i saw these were “they are really handy and literally pocket blushes!” due to its container. I also liked the fact that the labels’ design are minimalist and the color combinations are simple which is good because we won’t confuse nor overwhelm us when we look at it. Lastly, the labels are matte, water-resistant and very nice to touch.  The scent of these resembles a fruity bubblegum but very subtle, making it very pleasant for the nose and might even take you a trip down memory lane when you sniff them. Being someone who has a very sensitive ...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Skin Foundry’s Blushed Tinted Lip Balm ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging : 5/5 • Smell : 5/5 • Application : 5/5 • Comfort : 5/5 • Texture : 5/5 • Longevity : 5/5 /VERDICT/ First of all, i really like how minimalist the packaging is. Just plain white with the simple design together with the brand name, product name and the shade that also by the way matches the color of the details. On the labels, you can already read that they are moisturizing and highly pigmented which we all look forward, prefer and expect with tinted lip balms that has been going around the local market nowadays. The scent of these are like bubblegum similar to their Pocket Blushes  that i recently reviewed and it really suit my liking as it is very mild for me. Applying these is one of the most commendable because it glides smoothly without the need of putting too much pressure or effort to it. Especially on the cheek...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Peripera’s Airy Ink Velvet PACKAGING : 5/5 I have a thing for lip tints / lipsticks that has a box but this one, i personally think that they (Peripera) really paid attention to everything including the box. I love that the box is matte and with glossy accent such as the illustration of the bottle printed on the box, the ink splatter with the words “Airy Ink Velvet” and the word “Ink” on the top part. I also noticed that the brand, product name, shade, ingredients and other details or information that you need to know about the product has and are in english letters. As you all know, Peripera is a Korean brand and as a believer of Korean Beauty Products, i’ve seen and tried a lot and not all of them has english translation of what is written. The bottle on the otherhand, i find it sleek with it being frosted and very convenient to bring anywhere since its size is pocket and travel friendly. I know some people who got confus...