I actually got a chance to recover one
of my blogs for the month of July and YES I know you guys will be
telling me that what the hell it's already SEPTEMBER and few days before
OCTOBER but anyway better to post this than never-just kidding I just want to share with you guys this because you will be seeing more of these for the next months.
BUDGET BABE: beauty finds under PHP 125.00
Today, I will share to you guys cosmetics and other things I
bought for the month of July, where I bought it, why I bought it and some
advices in buying these products. I decided for the title BUDGET BABE because
these products cost under PHP 125.00 and can still be considered affordable for
a typical Pinay.
Item #1: FASHION 21 cosmetics discounted package
It includes a Foundation refill in beige, single blush on
number 9 and single eye shadow in glitter green
Where: Bought this in Gateway Watsons
Price: PHP 125.00
Why I bought it?
I ran
out of blush on and I am looking for a color that is not too red and not to
light, something that will give me a healthy glow and look very natural. The
color is a combination somewhat pinkish and peachy; this is a discounted
package, the sales lady even told me that the regular price of a single blush
on is PHP 125.00 and a very great deal to buy because it comes with a foundation
refill in beige that suit my complexion and a single eye shadow in color green.
This is the first time I bought FASHION 21 Cosmetics so I
thought of giving it a try so here’s a picture of me using these products.
Shirt from ZARA
I just applied
concealer to hide dark under eyes and blemishes and applied the foundation to
set the concealer. Next, I applied the blush on lightly because I don’t want so
much redness. In most cases we tend to over apply our blush on so always make
sure to apply lightly and have a good lighting and of course check how you look
once you’re out. I always make sure to smile while applying because it is
easier for me this way. Lastly, the eye shadow, I tend to do my eye makeup last
because I spend a lot of time in blending and putting my eye liner. I found the eye shadow too light so I applied
it twice and use lip balm for my lips.
I also tried this look by putting eye liner for more
definition and make my eyes bigger, sometimes makes my eyes dramatic and girly. I find liquid eye
liners easier to use than pencils because it don’t melt easily and you don’t
need to re apply it again and again like pencils.
I can say the foundation is good even it appears lighter
when applied so always keep the application in moderation and blend and spread
to your face and neck the only thing I don''t like is that it comes in a refill
form so it doesn't have sponge I asked the sales lady if there are available
compact foundation so I can use the refill but it is out of stock. The blush on
is fine easy to blend and light on the skin and for the eye shadow I can say
this can best suit those who prefer really colorful eye shadows. I can I prefer
to use this look for day time.
Item #2: Nichido Make up collection Matted
It includes 8 eye shadows and 2 blush on colors with a small
two way applicator and a free liquid eyeliner
Where I bought it: Watsons in SM Taytay
Price: PHP 100.00
Why I bought it?
This is
the second time I bought this product; the first time was last April before my
graduation pictorial and graduation. I used it to practice how to apply makeup
on myself and what colors will best suit me because I don’t want to spend on
makeup artist as much as possible if I can do it on my own ha-ha see I am truly
a Budget BabeJ.
Anyway, I find the eye shadow colors basic and simple to combine and blend and
will suit most complexions of us Pinays, the 2 blush on colors are red and
something like a combination of red and brown in deep shade, the colors can be
too strong if over applied and the applicator was too small for a regular size
of a blush brush. Lastly, I like the liquid eye liner because I have chinita eyes
so one way to make it look bigger and give definition would be lining them and I
find the size fair because eye liners’ life span would be around 3 months so
4ml will be ideal size to use in those months. I still have my 1st
bought matted eye shadows and still using it but tossed the eye liner and the
reason I bought another was mainly because of the eye liner.
Here is my picture the first one: me with purple eye
shadows and playing around with false eyelashes and the next picture I took
this a day after my graduation using the brown eye shadow for a natural look.
I used to have brown
hair so I used the brown eye shadow (right most in the palette)to fill my
brows, for my eyes I applied first the peachy color as base then applied the
lighter shade of purple to the inner corner of my eye lids and blend with the
darker purple shade and intensify at the outside corner of my eyelids . Lastly,
I used the liquid eye liner to define and make me look that I have thick lashes
and bigger eyes.
I saw a lot of girls holding this matted collection for
touched ups and as mirror on my graduation this May 2012.
For the this picture I still use the brown eye shadow for
my brows and use the peach color for my lids and then put eye liner.
I can say these products are best for starters, those who
are still practicing to put makeup themselves because the colors are very basic
and easy to blend and the price is cheaper and affordable. These products are
also good because by making them available in the market it can help women to
refrain from buying cosmetics along side of the roads or in “tiangges” with
unknown brands that can contain harmful elements or substances.
MY ADVICE: Be wise, whenever you
will buy a discounted or promo package always check for the manufacturing date
and the date of expiration because these promo packages include products that
should have been sold months ago and don’t buy just because it is sale always
keep in mind that you will buy these products because you will use it and you
are sure that the colors will compliment your complexion.
