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SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Skinpotions' Glam Pockets ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 10/5 • Smell  : 5/5 • Application  : 10/5 • Comfort  : 10/5 • Texture  : 20/5 • Longevity  : 5/5 /VERDICT/ Starting off with its package; it feels a trip back in the 90s, the box is extremely adorable which has cute details on it that represents the 1990s with all the necessary information about the product are indicated such as brief introduction of the product, as well as directions on how to use it and most importantly, the ingredients. When you open the box, some iconic things in the 90s can be seen on this, for example, Tamagotchi. Actually, the product itself, if I’m not mistaken, is inspired by Polly Pockets, which is one of the iconic toys in my childhood. Sadly, they were discontinued in the late 90s. And that’s the reason why I was so happy with this line. The p...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Skin Foundry's Modern Matte Velvet Crème Tint ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 10/5 • Smell  : 10/5 • Application  : 10/5 • Comfort  : 8/5 • Texture  : 9/5 • Longevity  : 10/5 /VERDICT/ Let’s start with the packaging of these; they have individual boxes which I find really nice because the color they used is pleasing to the eyes with minimalist design hence easy to read. All the details that you need to know about the product is already indicated on the box while the container on the other hand is a rectangular shaped lip gloss tube with black cover. It looks like a glass tube but it’s made with plastic which makes it look so elegant. With regards its scent, it smells like the local bubblegum that I used to buy when I was a little girl and come to think of it, it has the same scent as their Blushed Tinted Lip Balms and Pocket Bl...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Casamara PH's Tint Positive Oil-based Lip Tints ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 4/5 • Smell  : 4.5/5 • Application  : 5/5 • Comfort  : 4.8/5 • Texture  : 4/5 • Longevity  : 4.5/5 /VERDICT/ this is what it looks like before shaking First of all, the packaging makes it very convenient to bring anywhere and everywhere because it’s pretty secured and travel-friendly. You might find the container familiar and that’s because it’s inspired by a Korean beauty brand’s famous lip product. I really like how easy for me to put it in my purse or even in my pocket. The doe-foot applicator is a little longer than usual applicators and it has a small hollow part in the middle of it which I honestly don’t know what it is for. The only downside of the whole packaging is the labels because the stickers are transparent with black lettering which makes it hard to read du...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING AMPM PH's Lumiere Liquid Highlighter Drops ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 4/5 • Smell  : 5/5 • Application  : 5/5 • Comfort  : 5/5 • Texture  : 5/5 • Longevity  : 5/5 /VERDICT/ I find this so cute! And again, the glittery waterproof label always gets me! Although, there isn't much important details written on it aside from the brand name, product name and weight. Regarding its container, it's a cute glass bottle with a dropper. The gold accent on it really adds a statement, however, the dropper couldn't take the consistency of the product hence it doesn't also work. Whilst, it may seem that it lost the purpose of the dropper, what i do is just get the product from the outside of the dropper which can be seen in the photo. With regards to its scent, it's very mild and even though i can't seem to describe it, it actually suits my liking. I'm very particular with ...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Pink Bunny's Lip and Cheek Tint ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 7/5 • Smell  : 5/5 • Application  : 5/5 • Comfort  : 5/5 • Texture  : 5/5 • Longevity  : 10/5 /VERDICT/ When i received this, i find them very cute! With the fruits on the labels and the very cute logo of Pink Bunny on the side. Also, i really like the fact that they put the ingredients as well. The bottle is cute and very handy which makes it travel-friendly! It doesn't smell like any other lip and cheek tints in the local market. It actually doesn't have any particular smell but it's alright than to have some smell but not nice. Applying this is one of the easiest as it's very pigmented making a few dots on the lips and on the cheeks is enough for a very nice added color to the skin already. It's very buildable so if you want a vibrant color, you can definitely achieve it with these! It's also ...

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...