Home Alone Day is Blogging Day!

Ever since I started blogging not so long ago, I found it very effective to write entries when I'm home alone. I am usually home alone during my sister-in-law's day off from work.

To give you an overview, my parents and granny lives in our other house. My eldest brother only comes home on weekends since he works in Makati. Only I, my other older brother, sister-in-law, 1 year old nephew, and house helper stays in this house. My sister-in-law works in a casino while my brother owns his own auto supply shop and automotive buy-and-sell business. He stays at his shop everyday.

The whole family

They usually visit my sister-in-law's parents during her off. On the other hand, our trusty house helper stays at my brother's auto supply shop as his substitute for the day. So that leaves me all alone in our house.

Fooling around with Jordan

Since I do home-based work, I serve as my nephew's babysitter/nanny. Jordan, now being able to walk, makes it even harder for me to accomplish things I used to routinely do. Ergo, on most occasions, I update my blog when I'm home alone and free from nanny duties.

All grown up now...

Being a full-time nanny to my nephew is a very exhausting but fulfilling job. There are times when I literally feel like I can't pick him up because of sore arm muscles. One of the biggest problem for me is when we are home alone together and I need to use the bathroom. I cannot just leave him anywhere because our house isn't very childproof and he is really getting very active and hyper. I guess the ups and joys of being a nanny will be my training ground for motherhood. LOL!

I'm Seriously Thinking of Revamping my Skincare Routine

After reading a blog post or forum post (I really can't remember which), I started to think about revamping my skincare routine. The post basically says that using anti-acne products and medications such as benzoyl peroxide only makes your skin dependent on it. This would result to rebound breakouts if you stop using the products (which is actually true in my case).

When I was still consulting my dermatologist, I was very thankful for the products she prescribed. However, once I stop using or even taper using them, I get rebound breakouts. It seems that my skin is dependent on these products for survival. If my skin was a drug addict, anti-acne meds were its heroine (LOL! What an analogy!)

But then if I stop using them, I would again look like a witch. But the blog post said something like the skin will definitely look scary again before it gets better. If you don't depend on these pricey products, your skin will heal itself naturally (just like the way our antibodies fight against antigens inside our system)

Good Lord! I am so torn. If I heed the advise from that blog post, my skincare routine would only include a mild cleanser like Cetaphil (for cleansing in the morning and evening), a sunblock of at least SPF 50 in the morning and a moisturizer in the evening. I would have to let my pimples dry/die naturally which will take about 3-5 days (or even 7 days). As for the post-acne spots, I would just have to wait for weeks or months for them to lighten. Or I could just use a double purpose whitening moisturizer and sunblock to somehow help lighten the spots. Since I am getting older and I don't get as much pimples as I did before, I might actually consider trying this. People, wish me luck!

Here are some products I am planning to try:
1. Cleanser - Cetaphil
2. Sunblock - Nivea, Cetaphil, Acnes by Mentholatum

Not the same packaging as the ones sold here in the Philippines but has the same concept.
Price is around PHP350.
This one I think is a bit pricey (around PHP900+ according to MIMS).
My BF and his family will be going on a vacation in HK and I am planning to ask him to get this for me.
This sunblock got great reviews in sasa.com and is actually tinted.

3. Moisturizer - I will be sticking with my Olay Total Effects.

It's the Wind! It's a Ghost! No, It's an Earthquake! LOL!

Yesterday, the very silly me actually thought I had an authentic ghost encounter that I could sincerely share to my friends and future grandchildren. Frustratingly, it turned out to be just an earthquake. Dang, I never had any true ghost stories to share. I thought this would be IT! LOL!

Here's how the story goes:

I was at our other house with my nephew Jordan. This house is situated in what we Filipinos would call a "barrio" which basically means a very serene, rural area with fresh air, minimal noise and all those stuff that would entice older people to buy a property and build their retirement haven. LOL! (This is what my parents exactly did)

I do not stay/sleep here because it's just too boring! No cable TV, no internet connection, no nothing! The only entertainment/fun I could think of is swimming in our pool, videoke singing, and watching TV with local channels (we also have a DVD player but all DVDs here are old school --- BeeGees, Tom Jones, and other old crappy artists' concerts). But it's fine with me. Anyway, I only stay here once or twice a week for a few hours.

So Jordan and I were inside one of the rooms. I call it the Green Room because obviously its green and its a communal room. LOL! Anyone of us siblings could use it. We were watching a local noontime show while I was trying to put him to sleep.

When he was starting to get sleepy, I carried him in my arms and we walked out of the room. I literally was shocked to see our dining room chandelier swinging. I turned around and thought it must have been just my imagination. So I turned again to see if it was really moving. It still is! And this time, the drop lights in our bar were swinging too! Holy mackerel! I rushed inside the room and was convinced that our house is haunted.

I DIDN'T feel the earth move under my feet. (know the song? LOL!)

So I just continued watching TV. After a few moments, a special news flash reported that a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Manila, Central Luzon, and other neighboring areas. Jesus Christ! Way to go Ey-em! You just made a complete fool out of yourself! It was a good laugh for me. But I am still disappointed that my supposedly first ever ghost story was nothing but sheer major stupidity. LOL!

Review: Saizen Black Charcoal Peel-off Face Mask

Ok, I must admit that I only purchased this item because of all the raving from local forum sites. I've also read extensive reviews from a lot of users and most were not really satisfied with it. However, I still got myself a tube because money-wise, I really got nothing to lose. It is dirt cheap at only PHP85. I am fortunate enough that we have a local Saizen here in Angeles City. I think this is one of the only two branches that they have as of the moment. By the way, this is going to be an initial review since I have only tried the product once.

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Product description:
- comes in a squeeze tube with Japanese text
- cap is screw type (not the one you flip open --- I'm sure you know what I mean)
- consistency is rather thick
- mask is shiny upon application and matte when dry
- size: 80g (80ml)
- price: PHP85
- Made in Korea

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How I use it (once a week):
(1) I wash my face with Teranex then pat it dry with a clean towel.
(2) I spread the mask evenly throughout my face with the use of my fingers (avoiding my hair line and delicate under eye area). I also do not apply the mask in the area between my upper lip and nose.
(3) I wait for it to dry.
(4) I slowly peel it off.
(5) I wash off the tiny particles that weren't peeled off with the rest of the mask with my facial soap -OR- I remove it by applying my toner.

What I like about it:
(1) It is dirt cheap --- PHP85.
(2) It is locally available in my place --- Saizen, Marquee Mall
(3) The tube comes sealed.
(4) I like the feel I get when the mask dries --- really tight and hard.
(5) I generally have fun applying and waiting for it to dry --- but the peeling part is another story (Haha!)
(6) Product feels cool upon application.
(7) Face feels smooth after peeling.
(8) Manufacture date is printed in the tube's sealed end.

sealed tube

What I do not like about it:
(1) It did not get rid of my blackheads. All it did was pull off my facial hair and very little whiteheads on my chin area.
(2) The smell is a bit strong for me.
(3) Their is redness and slight burning/stingy sensation after peeling.
(4) Peeling is painful but tolerable for me.
(5) It is not locally available nationwide --- Saizen has only 2 branches as of yet.
(6) Text is in Japanese --- I would really like to know the ingredients, product description, product claims, etc.
(7) May quickly go out of stock --- but not here in my place, at least not yet (LOL)

fine hairs and whiteheads

If the product claims to get rid of blackheads, SO NOT TRUE! If the product claims to dry up pimples, lessen sebum production, shrink pores, whiten the skin, lighten dark spots, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, even out skin tone, etc., the results are still yet to be seen.

This is how hairy my chin is (LOL)

MAJOR CONCERN: Since it pulled out a lot of fine facial hair after my initial use, I am now eager to see what else could it suck from my face on my next use. And what will happen to all those pulled out hair? Will they grow thicker, darker, coarser? Yikes!!!!

Second Saizen Mini Haul

When I say mini, it really is mini. The term "Nano" would actually be more apt for this haul. Haha! So this is the second time I visited our local Saizen in Marquee Mall. Even before this day, I searched the internet about good Saizen finds. On top of the list is of course their Black Charcoal Peel-off Face Mask. Other than that, I really have nothing else on mind to check out.

Presenting the Nano haul! LOL!

So once inside Saizen, I directly went to their beauty and cosmetics section. Our Saizen here in Marquee Mall has tons of stocks of Black Charcoal Mask. I think people here still don't know about the product. And the all-Japanese text on the tube is not helping to up its sales at all. After picking up one tube, I checked out their eyeshadows. I came to like this one "red" palette so I got it as well.

Black Charcoal Mask and "Red" Pearl Eyeshadow Palette

I now have 3 pearl eyeshadow palettes from Saizen. I was happy with the pigmentation of my first 2 palettes and so I gave in with this third one. I do not have any red eyeshadows (that's what it says on the pack) so I got this. I was originally planning to buy matte eyeshadow trios from L.A. Colors (from Metro Department Store) but I didn't like the available shades. I was also particularly looking for a lovely green palette but then again, nothing caught my eyes so I guess I'll just settle with my In2it eyeshadow duo.

"Red" Pearl Eyeshadow Palette

I initially thought the round shadows were in cream form.
Thank God they're powder!

By the way, I was also planning to get Careline Glamour Eyes Eyeshadow Sticks. I think they are local versions of NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencils. However when I checked Metro, there were only 2 available shades and their expiry date are on the 8th month of this year. I didn't get any. I just decided to drop by another local mall to check their Careline stand in their department store. Unfortunately still, they do not have any stocks for the eyeshadow sticks at all! Grrrr!!!

My next target haul would be mini nail polishes in earth tones and some dark reds, purples, and blues. I'll be bringing them to Australia with me. I am sure I will not be able to afford manicures and pedicures there. Haha! I found a really cheap nail polish brand called Klik in Metro. Their mini polishes are priced at PHP14 I think (I forgot to take note how many ml the product comes in but they are not your regular sized nail polishes). If there are any brands cheaper than this, please inform me right away (Oh yes, I love cheap finds! LOL).

We're Two!!! ^_^

March 19, 2010 marks our second year as a couple. RV initially wanted to go to Manila for this day but we just settled with a date here in Angeles City (he is from Tarlac City by the way). RV arrived at my house at around 11a.m. Yep, he is late but I didn't want to ruin the festive mood so I just forgave his tardiness. And coincidentally, today is also our barangay's (San Jose) fiesta.

The two-year-old couple

After a brief chitchat with the parents, off we went to have lunch at Dainty (a Chinese restaurant in Angeles City). Ideally, we should abstain from eating meat since today is Friday and more important to note is that it is the Lenten Season. But our stomachs and appetites got the best of us and gave into shoving this Catholic practice aside (just for today at least). I must admit, I felt guilty. Haha! We ordered Dainty Fried Rice, Ham Foo Yeung, and Fried Chicken. This small batch of order was actually more than enough for the two of us.

When we were almost done...

After lunch, we went straight to Marquee Mall to watch a movie. Before watching, I dropped by Saizen to pick up a few stuff and he checked Cd-R King and got himself a mouse and mousepad. We decided to see Alice in Wonderland (non-3D version). The movie did not have that great of an impact on me since I know the story (from what I've read when I was 7, LOL). I think I would have enjoyed it more if it were in 3D.

Our date movie

After the movie, we swung by Metro Department Store. To my dismay, none of the items I was planning to buy were available. I ended up checking another local mall before heading home. The very unfortunate me still didn't get what I wanted but it was OK. I could always check other malls next time.

RV stayed for a little more while before he bid goodbye and went home. I only have a few days left here in the Philippines to be with him. In addition, he and his family would be going on a Hong Kong-China trip this April which would rob us more of our time together. Sigh! Oh well, I know in my heart that nothing and no one will ever break us apart. See how cheesy people in love could get? LOL!

My Australian Student Visa is Here!!!

March 17, 2010 is definitely one unforgettable date. After exactly 2 months, 1 week, and 6 days of anxiously waiting for the result of my student visa application, Amber (my IDP counselor) called. I knew it was her calling me through my mobile phone because the caller's area code is 02 and I do not get calls from Manila other than those from IDP.

click to go directly to IDP Philippines site

I was not able to answer her first call which was made at around 12 noon (God, I am just sooooo happy that I could still vividly picture what happened that day... which was just yesterday! Duh! LOL). I was busy playing with my 15 month old nephew, Jordan, when my phone rang. I left my phone inside my room. So the moment I heard the phone ringing, I hurriedly picked up Jordan and ran for it. Unfortunately, I was a bit late and wasn't able to take the call. When I checked the caller's number, I was 100% sure it was from IDP.

I didn't want to call back because I do not know exactly who was calling for me. And I was pretty sure that they would call back in a moment or just send me an email or they might just call my mom. Around that time, I immediately texted my BF. I told him that IDP was calling and I am sure it must be about my visa. I started to panic! What if they were calling to tell me that my visa application was declined? Oh the horror! He told me to stop being negative. He kept me calm by saying that it is probably good news.

You see, processing of Australian student visa (for my subclass) takes around 2-3 months. I am actually already enrolled in a certain business school (IIBIT in Sydney) and the start of my classes was originally last March 1. But since my student visa application is still yet to be finalized, my classes were deferred to April 27. This kind of made me happy because it would buy my mom some time for the processing of her Australian tourist visa (which would only take approximately 2 weeks).

I do not want my student visa application declined because:
(1) The application fee of almost PHP25,000 would just go to waste.
(2) After months of preparing all legal documents needed for the application and waiting for the result, I am already in the zone of leaving for Australia. It would really break my heart to be denied of a student visa.

After the first missed call, I brought my phone with me wherever I went inside the house. Just after lunch, Amber called again. This time, I answered the call right away. I pretended to be calm throughout the conversation. And then she blurted it out, "Your visa is here. You may pick it up anytime within office hours. No need to schedule an appointment with me." At that moment, all I can and did say was thank you. It was a triumphant feeling. I texted my mom and BF about the good news right away.

This is how my visa should look like

My mom and I are now planning to go to Makati on Monday to pick up my visa at IDP. And as expected, shopping would certainly be in our itinerary. The excitement! Haha! ^_^

Finally..... it Rained!!!

The summer heat is really rubbing off on me. Actually, it isn't summer yet here in the Philippines (technically speaking). But the heat is just too much to handle!!! If that's the case, how hot in heaven's name will the real "summer heat" be? I just wish weather in Australia would be nicer on me.

I can still remember that fateful day, March 12, 2010. I was at home here in Angeles City. The skies were scary gray and ready to pour down rain. Alas, after a few moments, drops of rain were hitting the ground. The smell of rain hasn't been this good for so long. Haha! Was I happy? I was euphoric! It is something I really was thankful for.

When it's hot here in the Philippines, it is really H-O-T. And when the rainy season kicks in, oh boy, it will surely bring in a lot. I actually have this fear that once the heat is out, there would be tremendous amounts of rain pouring from the skies which may lead again to tragic calamities. Luckily, I didn't experience first-hand the devastation that the past storms brought to my country. But I do have friends and acquaintances that did. And it is not an easy ordeal. I am really praying hard that this won't be the case this time.

I wasn't able to take shots of the first rainfall in months here in Pampanga so I just searched for pictures of UST when it rains. You see, in my experience back in college, even an average rainfall would be enough to submerge the streets of Dapitan with dirty, black rainwater.

There was this one time when my college roommates and I were stranded in our dorm devoid of electricity and bathroom water and are quickly running out of food and drinking water. We literally lunged through knee high flood water just to buy some food in nearby convenience stores and carinderias.

This photo was taken from an overpass in Espana Blvd.
Students are crossing a make shift bridge to exit the university via one of the Espana gates
Photo credit: starfish0514 (pinoyexchange)

And also another time when my building (St. Martin de Porres Bldg. a.k.a. Medicine Building) had flood water up to knee level. Books and stuffs in our lockers were murdered! Haha! I know they are doing something about it, but for me, UST won't be UST without being flooded. (Again people, just my opinion).

"U" and "T" were drowned! (LOL)
Mind you, these are life-size stand alone letters by the way.
Photo credit: Ashley Cristal

UST Main Building and Football field submerged in rainwater

Photo credit: Ashley Cristal

Maffy Night Out with the Gurls

Yes, the same title as one of my facebook photo albums. Haha! I went out with my high school pals from Holy Family Academy last March 13. I almost didn't make it. I found the girls parked in front of Caca's dental cinic (well it's really not named after her, but it is owned by her family so it's technically Caca's, LOL). Obviously, I was the last to arrive. We couldn't choose where to eat (nominees were de Paolo's, Grill 99, etc.) So Caca just drove and drove until we reached SM Clark. Maan and Apol had dinner at an Inasal Resto (no, it's not the Mang Inasal one but the one endorsed by Judy Ann, forgot the name, sorry). The meal titles were hilarious by the way (i.e. Buhay na Buhay Meal, Habang may Buhay Meal, Pampahaba ng Buhay Meal or something of that sort). Caca and I already had our dinner so we just ordered some deserts.

Dinner with Maan, myself, and Apol (Caca as photographer)

What did we talk about during dinner? Basically, Caca's romantic triumphs and heartaches. Cia, Caca's biologically-identical-but-not-so-identical twin sister wasn't able to come due to a prior commitment (read: romantic date with *toot*)

@Cioccolo: This is where we were originally seated...

@Cioccolo: But then we transferred to another spot...

After dinner, we drove to Cioccolo for some coffee. We were surprised to see a lot of people. Apparently, there was either a school prom or 18th birthday party celebration in Grand Palazzo Royale which almost automatically triggered a part of our brain to reminisce our own JS prom. Haha! And there was a live band playing. The music was too loud so we just stayed inside the coffee shop. We perched ourselves in a comfy sofa set and chatted the night away. We all had blended iced coffee and Caca, being the voracious eater that she is, ordered a slice of pistachio sansrival which she selflessly shared with everyone.

Cioccolo interiors

Pistachio Sansrival

Maan and I were more than happy to share some new terms to the other two: maffy and badaff. Maffy meaning "mafeeling" and Badaff meaning "bading". On the other hand, Apol entertained us with first-hand showbiz news fresh from the ABS-CBN Compound. LOL! But the highlight of the night was undeniably Maan's explosive exploits on Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. I think it is too shocking and morbid to blurt out in the open.

Mirror image shot

Ladies' Comfort Room (LOL)

When almost all people had left Cioccolo, we went out of the coffee shop and took some (or should I say tons and tons) of pictures. And yes, we were the last people to leave the place. I was able to reach home at around 2:15 in the morning. It was a tiring but fun night. We each even had an assignment to upload the photos as soon as we reach home. Haha!

Favorite shot of the night

Reminds me of the Arch of the Centuries in UST
(I can't remember if I passed through it during our Baccalaureate Mass but I most probably did)

UPDATE: Caca is now over the top excited for our next night out that she can't concentrate on reviewing for her finals in UST Med School. Haha!

Saizen Haul plus ELF Liner Pen

Last Saturday, my boyfriend and I went to Marquee Mall to visit a particular shop called Saizen. It's a Japanese outlet store with all items prized at PHP 85. However, I am not sure if it's safe to claim that all items offered in this store are manufactured/imported from Japan since I checked the product labels of some and found out that a number of them are made in China, Korea, Thailand, and other Asian countries. Hahaha!

Oh well, on to my haul. I got myself 2 pearl eyeshadow quads in Natural Brown and Cool Blue, a green two-fold pocket mirror, and a clear plastic flip-top container/case. Before I headed home, I stopped by Metro Department Store and got myself an ELF Waterproof Liner Pen in Black.

Saizen haul

Plastic flip-top container for my shorter brushes and eye pencils
It has 3 separate compartments

a peek inside

the 2-fold mirror looks like a new message icon when closed (haha!)
By the way, I think it is expensive (PHP 85) for a pocket mirror.
I could get a cheaper one at Watson's (but oh well, I didn't think before buying, sigh)

Pearl eyeshadows (Cool Blue and Natural Brown)

ELF Waterproof Eyeliner Pen (Black)

While I was busy checking out the cosmetics section of Metro Department Store, the L.A. Colors stand caught my attention. Their eyeshadow trios are prized at PHP 60 (either that's correct or my eyes are playing tricks on me because I was in a rush). Oh well, I will be checking those out the next time I swing by Marquee. I am also on the hunt for an affordable bullet/rounded crease brush. Any suggestions? ^_^

ADDENDUM:
I checked out Saizen's Multiply site and found out that our local Saizen branch in Marquee Mall apparently does not carry all cosmetic items that are offered in their Robinson's Galleria branch. Unfair much? Hahaha!

Date with BF plus EOTD

Last Saturday, I went out on a date with RV (my boyfriend). On the average, we only see each other once a week since he lives far from my place. His former colleagues from work invited him for a get-together that night. But he arrived way early since he wanted to spend some time (no matter how little) with me. Awww!

We went to the newest mall in my place (Marquee Mall) because I wanted to check out a particular store, Saizen. The last time we went to Marquee, the store wasn't opened still. I bought a couple of items from this store. I will be posting my haul in another blog entry.

photo taken from trendsandspots.com
I am guessing this photo was taken way before grand opening day
notice that the escalators are still covered with black fabric thingy (haha)

SAIZEN (photo taken from chuvaness.com)

So after I shopped for my haul, we ate at Yellow Cab. We ordered our favorite pizza flavor, New York's Finest. We were so starved that we forgot to take a picture of it with my cam. (Haha!) After eating, I picked up just one more item from Metro Department Store and headed on our separate ways (home for me, get-together with his friends for him). LOL!

photo taken from nicolegoes (flickr)

RV and Ey-em

RV hates the way he looks on this photo so I just covered his face with a smiley
(he would kill me if I posted this photo as is) Haha!

That day, I wore a very basic green and brown look on my eyes. Here are some photos (please excuse my shiny forehead and asymmetrical eyebrows):

green and brown look
(sorry for the mediocrity) Haha!

eeek! brittle looking lashes! hahaha!
I am so not a mascara person!

close up on one eye

Products used:

In2it Eyeshadow Duo (Void)
Loreal Wear Infinite Eyeshadow Quad (Twist-n-Shout)

Benefit Creaseless Cream Liner (Towne Car)

Nichido Eyebrow Powder Kit
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara (Dark Brown)

Makeup I Cannot Leave Home Without

For some reason, I cannot leave the house without any makeup on (no matter how little or made up it may be). It's some kind of a confidence booster I guess. So here's a short list of what I can and cannot go without:

(1) Brow powder - I cannot leave the house without applying brow powder. I use Nichido Eyebrow Liner Duo Kit. My brows aren't naturally well-shaped. In addition, they tend to thin out towards the end. Although I don't groom them in a thin line (I go for somewhat full but not so bushy brows), I still need brow powder to add some definition.

Nichido Eyebrow Liner Duo Kit

(2) Eyeshadow - I love applying eyeshadow if I have enough time. But eyeshadows are not necessary for me, especially when I'm in a hurry.

(3) Eyeliner - Another makeup product that I cannot do without. My HG eyeliner is Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Towne Care (Black). I apply it using either Bare Escentual's Bent Liner Brush or Elianto Flat Liner Brush. I use the latter more often. I used to own an ELF Liquid Liner and I am pretty satisfied with it. I am now planning to get their Waterproof Eyeliner Pen which is more practical to use when on a hurry.

Benefit Cream Liner in Towne Car (Black)

4) Mascara - I am not a mascara person. My mascaras are usually reserved for special occasion makeup (LOL). I just usually curl my lashes before I head out of the house. I have only 2 mascaras by the way (Clinique and Maybelline) which I am guessing are already clumping inside their tubes because of neglect and non-usage. Haha!

Fanny Serrano Mini Lash Curler

(5) Foundation - Just recently, I find foundation application necessary whenever I go somewhere. Earlier on in my makeup life (LOL), powder would be enough when I go out of the house. But I fell in love with the coverage that powder foundation gives. I sparingly apply it using my Bare Escentuals Handy Buki Brush when I don't have enough time.

(6) Powder - I think this is a no-brainer, for an oily-skinned girl like me, powder is my salvation. I apply my powder using a brush (either a mineral powder foundation brush or a mini buki brush).

Avon Powder Foundation (left) and Avon Pressed Powder (right)

(7) Concealer - A definite essential, however I'm still on the hunt for my HG concealer. I liked Avon's but I want to try mineral powder concealer next.

(8) Blush - Nah, not really an essential for me. The reason? I am acne-prone so the skin over my cheeks are somewhat red from post acne marks (but trust me, it's not that bad... well not as bad as it used to be back in high school and college, Haha!)

(9) Lipstick - Yes, definitely. I use an almost nude shade for day wear and a pink shade for night wear. Click here to see my lipsticks.

My NYX Lipsticks

I do not use/own the following cosmetic products so they are definitely not on my list of essentials:
(1) Lipliner
(2) Makeup base - I just simply use my Nivea Sunblock for this purpose.
(3) Eye makeup base
(4) Bronzer/Highlighter/Luminizer/Contouring Powder - I plan to get a bronzer soon though.
(5) Lipgloss - Yes ladies, I do not use lipgloss. I don't want to further emphasize my already thick lips (LOL).

So there you go, if and when I get better at applying makeup, I am sure to definitely add more essentials in my list. But for the time being, these are the makeups that I cannot leave home without. Till my next post lovelies! Xoxo!