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SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Tinct PH's Lip and Cheek Tints ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 5/5 • Smell  : 5/5 • Application  : 5/5 • Comfort  : 5/5 • Texture  : 5/5 • Longevity  : 5/5 /VERDICT/ Let's start off with its packaging, each tint is housed in a lip gloss container with a doe-foot wand applicator. They have two sizes which are 5ml and 10ml plastic bottles that are very lightweight and ideal to carry around. I always go for lip and cheek tints that are very handy as i forget to apply lip products and/or blush whenever i go out almost all the time. The labels looks clean because they aimed it to be very minimalist and simple. It's also water-proof and has all the important details of the products in it. Especially the ingredients and expiration date so that's a plus point! The scent is consistently very sweet and fruity on all of the shades. It's not too strong nor mild, jus...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Skin Potions' Dream Cream Powder Velvet Tints ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 9/5 • Smell  : 7/5 • Application  : 8/5 • Comfort  : 8/5 • Texture  : 10/5 • Longevity  : 5/5 /VERDICT/ Let’s start off with its packaging! Skinpotions never cease to amaze me. And their Valentines Edition is not an exception! They always release for every occasion and it is gorgeous every single time! The boxes are on point! Definitely suits the celebration and all the designs complement each other, even the font and all! It has all the information you need to know about the product which I always emphasize in every review and that is the ingredients. Aside from that, they also stated how to use it, what’s it for and a brief introduction of the product. Their container is always uniformed which is a square-ish with the brand name imprinted on the bottle itself with a b...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Maureen Bay Cosmetics' Tinted Lip Balms ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 8/5 • Smell  : 6/5 • Application  : 7/5 • Comfort  : 7/5 • Texture  : 5/5 • Longevity  : 7/5 /VERDICT/ This by far has the nicest packaging of all tinted lip balms that I’ve tried! It comes with a chic box that is perfect for me! And the labels are so pink, together with the heart accents and all the other colours / designs incorporated with the whole concept which is being posh and girly! Although there was no ingredients indicated on the labels nor they were waterproof but there's one thing that i noticed on the labels that is so unique. Those are beautiful and positive words for self-love and empowerment which is what i was surprised, at the same time, amazed by. It's actually the first time that I’ve seen such brand that took time and effort to put those to make the people not o...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." Kaye's Skincare Products is a formulator of skincare and makeup and customizes all kinds of cosmetic products to be able to give their clients unique selections for their businesses. PRODUCT Kaye's Skincare Products' Dream Serum INGREDIENTS Aloe Vera, Cucumber, Tomato Extracts, Milk, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Collagen USES / BENEFITS - Moisturizing - Pore Minimizer - Anti-acne SIZE 15ml PRICE P160 / $3.2 DETAILS This product also has different sizes. HOW TO USE After washing and toning my face, I pump twice on my finger then distribute on my forehead, cheeks, nose, chin and neck before spreading evenly and tapping gently for better absorption. PROS When I saw this, the first thing I said was the packaging look so nice because of the airless pump container’s gold details and the label compliments wit...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING La Doctress' Cloud Blush Tube ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 4.8/5 • Smell  : 5/5 • Application  : 5/5 • Comfort  : 5/5 • Texture  : 5/5 • Longevity  : 5/5 /VERDICT/ This is the first time that i've seen and used such product in a sachet like this and it's very convenient to bring everywhere! It's very light and cute. It's also simple and has all the necessary details about the product as majority of us are unfamiliar with Thai Beauty Products, the most is we look for the ingredients and this has it. With english translation! And that's something important as not all imported brands, even the ones from Korea has english translation on the packaging. Some say it's resealable but for my opinion, it's not. And that's the only issue i have. Because even if i put back the cover, it won't be able to seal the product properly. It smells nice. But unlike any othe...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT Kaye's Skincare Products' Gluta Magic Soap ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Glutathione, Kojic, Papaya and Honey. USES / BENEFITS - Whitening SIZE 135g PRICE P80 / $1.6 DETAILS This product is said to whiten your skin as early as 3 days and is paraben-free. HOW TO USE After pre-washing my skin with water, I rub the soap directly onto my skin until I get the lather I prefer and wait for 3 minutes before rinsing off. PROS Starting off with its packaging, it’s packed in a clear plastic with a sticker label containing some of the details about the product. The scent wasn’t out of the ordinary as it smells like the typical whitening soaps in the market which luckily, doesn’t trigger any sniffles. It also lathers well which is something I really like when it comes to body soaps as I enjoy using them if it produ...