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On Beauty Products: Where I Spend, Save, and Splurge
We all prioritize things differently. For example, buying a pair of 200 peso underwear makes me feel more guilty than buying a cup of 160php milk tea . Priorities. Just like how I’ll be sharing with you which beauty products I spend, save, and splurge on. Even my “splurges” are on a budget LOL  I also have my reasons. How about you? I’m curious how you budget your spending on beauty products!  Eyeshadow (singles)  The truth? I don’t own any singles. I purchase…
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REVIEW: Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact N (Fresh Apricot)
10 years ago, I dreamed of owning a blush I couldn’t afford. I was fresh out of college and making ends meet. High-end makeup was not a priority. Heck, it was that time that eating at Tokyo Tokyo was considered a luxury. Fast forward to today, I was able to purchase that same blusher (OMG!), not because it came out of my own pocket, but I was lucky enough to be gifted with a gift card at Sephora LOL. The title says it all. I’ll…
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Shiseido Medicated Baby Powder Review | Mask-ne Protection?!
I barely wear any makeup now. Since the pandemic started last March and everyone is still on stricter lockdowns, I just haven’t found the reason to put on a full face, even on Zoom meetings. It could be just me. Honestly, I envy those who still find inspiration wearing full layers of eyeshadow, blush, contour, and the works. I hope one of these days I’ll feel motivated enough to wear maybe half of what they put on. But for now, a translucent powder, a tinted…
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Honest Reviews of Younique Makeup – Starter Kit, Foundation and Mascara
Younique is an e-commerce MLM (multi-level marketing) Brand that markets beauty products such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrances. Their company emerged in 2012 and contested selling products that are mineral-based, high-quality, au natural, and cruelty-free. Albeit nearly 8 years on the run in the beauty industry, a lot of people are still quite torn and divided on how they perceive their products especially on the nature of their business. Is it based more on consumerism than product development as some people say they are? Too…
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Honest Reviews of Younique Mascara
Overkill? Complicated? Would applying this Mascara requires the patience of a saint? You and many other people can just search this mascara online and find tons and tons of reviews from make-up gurus to your everyday ordinary consumers. There’s actually quite a lot of mixed reactions from people when it comes to Younique’s 3D and 4D Fibre Lash Mascara and we are about to hear from 3 bloggers their honest reviews to let us know what is up with this Mascara. #1 We Tried It:…
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Review: Ellana x Project Vanity Life-proof Eyebrow Pencil
Kamusta naman ang kilay naten? (How are your brows?). It’s been almost 3 months since lockdown and I’ve been DIY-ing my way through everything. From cutting my hair to shaping my brows. And I’m so glad I was able to score these Life-proof Eyebrow Pencils from Ellana, in collaboration with Project Vanity.  You can get your Ellana Products here  They already worked together previously on their Life-proof Eyebrow Gels that came in pot form. It got dry too fast and it was a…
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Belo BB Cream Review | Flashback Feedbacks
Migrated from April 15 2016 article from kikaysikat.com If you’ve been stalking me on social media (facebook, twitter, Instagram, snapchat) you probably notice the different backgrounds and locations on my posts. Yes baes, Geof and I finally transferred to the beautiful city of Lipa, Batangas. While I will still go to the hustle and bustle of Manila for work and play, Lipa is now officially my city. I’m glad to finally join my family and for this post I will feature my sister to try…
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Butterlips Conditioning Color by In Her Element (Review + Swatches)
Yay! I finally found the time (and attention) to write my review on In Her Element’s Butterlips Conditioning Color. Yup you read that right. One of our favourite local skincare brands is diving into makeup too! Grateful that they sent me all their 3 shades to try: Hanan, Mayari, Tala and a tube costs 395 php each or 875 php for all 3 colors. You can buy them at their website. Promo Code Alert! Get 100PHP OFF your purchase! Use my code:Â THEMACHOMOM upon checkout at…
