Zoya MaryAnn Swatches & Review

Autumn or Fall maybe over. Winter season to other countries maybe over. But I just can't get over to last Fall collection from Zoya. Because one of shades of the nail polish is named after my name. Hahaha. Finally! I said to myself that if ever any nail polish brand would named their nail shade after my name, I will definitely going to buy it. And, here comes Zoya. At first, I was disappointed because I thought it would a green shade and that would be PERFECT! But it turns out, a vintage-y rose shade that I also want was created which is not bad.

        

Zoya MaryAnn

 

 

An old rose shade with gold shimmers. Sorry, my camera didn't pick up the shimmers on artificial lighting but you can notice the slight gold shade there in the bottle.

 

Overall, I love the shade. If you ask me of a beautiful pink shade, an old, vintage like rose shade would be the first thing that would pop up inside my mind.

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Benefit Boi-ing Concealers Swatches & Review

This may be my late wagon here but nevertheless another post. Last year Benefit cosmetics reformulated and released their concealer range and just named them Benefit Boi-ing. Whoa, what?! At first, it was not easy for me to figure out which one is which especially I've been eyeing the Benefit Erase Paste concealer which is their under eye corrector product. Benefit cosmetics price range to be honest is not on my price point so, I was glad when I browsed at Sephora.ph had Benefit sets where certain products are in a smaller size one goodie. I saw the new Benefit Boi-ing range in a pencil shaped pouch (how cute is that?) which consists of Airbrush, Industrial Strength, Hydrating and Brightening concealers. Inside the pencil pouch inclueds also the tips and tricks and each of the concealers functions. So,k shall we jump onto the 4 kinds of Benefit Boi-ing concealers shall we?

  

Clockwise from Left : Brightening, Industrial Strength, Hydrating & Airbrush Concealer.

 

First, the Brightening Concealer. I think this is the new version of one of the most popular Benefit erase paste. Good for correcting uneven skin tones or for the blue lines under the eye.

 

 

 

 

Benefit Industrial Strength Concealer - for those who have red & swollen pimples or zits or sometimes a light redness to your skin. This will the answer for a heavier coverage.

 

 

 

Benefit Airbrush Concealer - a light to medium coverage perfect for facial concealment. Also, a perfect concealer for a touch up.

 

 

 

Benefit Hydrating Concealer - a perfect concealer for the under eye.

 

 

 

Here are the swatches of all the Benefit Boi-ing Concealers

Have you tried one of these Benefit Boi-ing concealers or all of them? Love to hear what you think of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PIXI Correction Concentrate : Swatches & Review & Comparison

As you all know, I have dark under eye circles dilemma. And for years since I started to become passionate about makeup I've been looking for a perfect correcting concealer. One of them is Pixi Correction Concentrate in brightening peach. In fact this is included in My Top Fave : Under Eye Correctors that you can read it HERE.

PIXI CORRECTION CONCENTRATE IN BRIGHTENING PEACH

This is the second jar that I've bought & to tell you, I'm in loooove with it! But one thing I've noticed is they kind of revamp the packaging but I don't know if they have formulated the product. We'll see as you read this blog later on.

This is the outer packaging of the product. How I wish they just packed the product to the size of the item so just not confuse the buyer if it is in a bottle form or jar form.

At the side of the packaging, you'll see the ingredients of the product as well as the website of Pixi.

 

 Inside, the product is packed in a glass jar with the green cap on the "Pixi by Petra" in printed in gold shade on the center.

I've put side by side my previous pixi corrector & their latest packaging. You will see the huge difference. Gone was the cute pixie fairy silhouette which I prefer more & was replaced by just the name of the product. Sorry for the dirty cap (hihi).

Upon opening the jar, lo, & behold, love the peachy shade.

 

Net Weight : 3 g / 0.1 oz

I am happy to say that the shade & consistency of the concealer is still the same but the texture is more creamier.

So, have you tried PIXI Correction Concentrate in Brightening Peach? You can buy it locally in all beauty stores or online.

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XO,

Mary Ann

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Sleek Lipstick in Private Booth : Swatches & Review

I never have a lipstick from Sleek Makeup that when I saw there was a sale on their lipsticks at Zalora Philippines website, I didn't pause for a minute & just click the shade that I don't have from my collection. Since their eye shadow palette & their lip liners really do give me a very excellent impression that I said to myself I've got to try their lipsticks as well.

The shade I chose from their Lip VIP Lipstick is Private Booth. I love neutral shades & MLBB (my lips but better) shades. 

Sleek Makeup VIP Lipstick in Private Booth

Net Weight : 3.6 g / 0.12 oz

On their website, they have 26 shades available from the most lightest neutral shades to the darkest shades of reds. So, you have a ton of shades to choose from.

Packaging : The lipstick is encase in a plastic black square tube, at the bottom of the tube is a transparent case where you can see the shade which I like in a lipstick packaging.

SCENT : There's a slight mild rose-y vanilla scent on the lipstick.

Above is the swatch of the Private Booth on the back of my hand. It's like a neutral pinky rose shade almost like a brown neutral one. Upon applying on my skin, it's creamy but when I applied on my bare lips without any application of  lip balm or lip primer, there's a hint texture of matte-ish-ness on it where you can feel like a stopping motion or doesn't glides on easily like most of the problem in a matte lipstick I think. You need to really prepped you lips first & then, blend it with your fingers after applying it on in order to spread it evenly on your lips or use a lip brush in applying it. But I am surprise that it's very hydrating on my lips though the lines on your lips are visible. I suggest you apply a lipgloss on top to lessen the visible-ness of the lines. It lasts on my lips for 3 to 4 hours but it can be shorter because it easily transfers (example if you are drinking your cup of coffee or having a bite of your sandwich).

It says in the packaging that it's a semi-matte but for me it's actually not. It's more of a cream than a  matte but you could see shimmers too!

I compared this to one of my MAC cremesheen lipstick & honestly this one is more creamy. 

OVERALL : Sleek VIP lipstick is still a must have drugstore product. 

Have you tried their VIP lipstick range? What do you think?

PEPPERMINT CRINKLES' APPROVAL : 4 / 5

XO,

Mary Ann

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Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer Swatches & Review

I know I am in a late wagon here but to defend myself, before I ever buy a new makeup product I just want to research for a moment & think it through because :

            A) I have already tons of bronzers in my makeup collection

            B) I don't want to waste my money in buying something that I will regret later on

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         C) If ever I will buy it, when will I ever use it because - refer again to my first reason hahaha.

Last year 2017, one of the makeup trends in the runway was less is more in applying makeup, meaning let your skin breathe, no highlighter, contours & blushes just either bold eyes or bold lips. But what about those people, including myself, who've experienced some dryness or blemished skins like a bad hair day? Or like me who have a very dull skin or when you didn't have enough beauty sleep or feeling unwell & yet you want to look glow-y & fresh? Aaaannnnd THAT'S my friend is  when bronzers & blushes & highlighters comes in but then what about the trend??? If you are concious of it? It's fine if you're not but what if?!?!

In my case, I will look in my collection for makeup that not only helps me look fresh & dewy (which the look I like the most rather than matte or dramatic) but also, helps improves my skin. It's a 2 in 1 right?

That's what I found in this product. The Physician's Formula Murumuru butter bronzer. I've been eyeing this for a while ever since they've introduced this in the makeup industry & I was suddenly curious of the word Murumuru? I've never heard of this word before, it's my first time. So, I looked at the internet for it's benefits. Guess what?! This is such a wonder! It's a moisturizer to the skin! Leaves a protective layer to the skin like silicone only it doesn't clog pores. Contains Pro Vitamin A which helps restore elasticity to damaged & aging skin & makes highly suitable ingredient for use in anti-aging formulations. It's also a soothing addition intended to heal dry & cracked skin, eczema & psoriasis. Talk about retinol baby! It's not only beneficial to skin but also to hair because it nourishes hair & have moisture sealing properties & boost hair's shine like coconut oil.

Now, let's jump to the product shall we?

Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer

Packaging : It has a bulking packaging. It has palm printed design but the center of the cover is transparent where you can easily see the shade of the product which I love the most in a product packaging. A plastic case that is opened & closed in snap like. A "Butter Bronzer" printed in a handwritten like on the center.

The shade that I chose is in Light Bronzer because I want this as an all over bronzer but not a contour one. At the bottom of the package, the shade, net weight & the company is printed.

Net weight : 0.38 Oz / 11 g which is a slight heavier comparable to a MAC compact. 

When you open, the product  has this wave-y design which reminds me of MAC's extra dimension skinfinish. It has this vanilla coconut scent which one of the scents that I love so much aside from citrus-y.

Underneath the product itself is another where you will find a mirror & a sponge-y applicator which for me is of no use. I prefer a fluffy brush than this, to be honest.

A mild coconut scent can be smelled upon applying it on my face & lasts for 2 to 3 hours. As you can see on my swatch, it's so light & there's some powdery form upon dabbing my brush on the pan. This shade is perfect for light / fair skin tone. It has a satin-matte finish so perfect for a fresh glow on the tops of your cheekbones or a blush for those medium skin ones. This shade is also good for those heavy handed as I am too! Haha.

So, have you tried Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer?

Xo,

Mary Ann

Peppermint Crinkles' Approval : 4.5 / 5

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Colourpop Super Shock EyeShadows : Mixed Tape, Wattles & Glow Swatches & Review

Eversince the first time I've my very first colourpop eyeshadows that I bought, I was completely fell for it and I've decided to add more to my collection. 

For those who haven't read my ever first blog post on my Colourpop Super Shock Eyeshadows, you can read my post HERE.

Now, for my other (3) additional single super shock eyeshadows. Again, it leans more on the neutral side (you know how I am a sucker for neutral shades - as you can well see in my previous post & my other blog posts hehe).

They are Mixed Tape, Wattles & Glow.

 

If you would notice the packaging is still the same, it's inside a matte, white box but the font is now different & the net weight of the eyeshadow is written below the unlike in the previous one, the word "super shock" excluding the word "shadow" is written in a script font at the top while the net weight is written below.

Net Weight : 2.1 g (0.074 oz.)  which is still the same weight.

At the sides of the box, the distribution, address, bunny & recycle logos & the website haven't change only the fonts but the phrase "Keep the Magic in Close Jar tightly after use" is added which every blogger have noticed how it easily the shadows dries out if the lid wasn't tightly closed.

 

The color inside the box differs from the previous which is a purple one. The name "Colourpop" on the clear lid is still the same which is written in holographic form.

 Now unto the shades that I bought.

 

 The first one the I bought is Mixed Tape which a cool toned mauve-y taupe in a pearl finish. At the first glance, it actually reminds me of MAC Satin Taupe - the ever famous eyeshadow from MAC but I think this is way cooler & more shinier than MAC.

 

This shade is perfect for a one shadow eye look makeup.

The next one is Wattles which is a dusty, satiny pink beige which is perfect for an all-over the lid shade or a on-the-go shade. This is the shade that Kathleen Lights been raving about in her youtube video & she was right. It is a beautiful pink shade & I just loooove it!

The last (for now) eyeshadow shade that I've bought is Glow which is a creamy vanilla shade in a semi-matte finish. In the website it says it's in a matte finish but I'm pretty sure when I swatched it there's a hint of shine in it. This was included in the "Where The Light Is" palette which a collaboration with Kathleen Lights. I was happy when this was sold separately because I really don't want to buy the whole palette and I already have the shade Cornelious in my collection. Aaand since, I am looking for a replacement of my fave holy grail under eyebrow highlight eyeshadow NYX Highlight which had been discontinued. NYX, yes, I am calling your attention. PLEASE-BRING-BACK-THAT-SHADE.

Here are the swatches of the eyeshadows sided by side starting from left : Mixed Tape, Wattles & Glow.

All of the Colourpop eyeshadows are smooth in texture & buttery. They are easily to blend & boy, pigmented too! This kind of eyeshadows can't be de-potted & a little bulky though but they have a single pressed powder ones which is up to my next post. So, be a look out for it.

Well, do have Colourpop Super Shadow Eyeshadows in your makeup collection? What are the shades?

Thanks for stopping by.

XO,

Mary Ann

Peppermint Crinkles' Approval : 5/5

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