Skin Care and MakeUp Collective Haul!

Hey Loves!

Welcome back to my blog!

So today will be about a collective skin care and makeup haul. The reason why this post is quite late is because I have been contemplating if I will be writing about it or just post a video on it so that it won't take too long for you to read.

So finally, I decided to just make a video for it. Some are actually repurchases and have done reviews on already and most of them I haven't. Unfortunately, since the video is quite long, it cannot be uploaded here. :( So for you to be able to watch it, I just decided to upload it in my YouTube channel. Please be informed though that I am not yet an official YouTuber, I basically just made an account in YouTube so as I can be updated and subscribed to my favorite beauty YouTubers. This time though, since I want you guys to see this haul and so as you will know what product reviews to expect in my following blogposts, I decided to upload it anyway. LOL I will be including the link in this post so you guys can watch it in my YouTube Channel. Feel free to subscribe and also to give that video a thumbs up if you want me to also be posting videos in YouTube for product reviews and makeup looks. :) Feel free to also follow me in Instagram: @Yhang_Chua to be updated with my upcoming blog posts. :)

So my Skin Care and Collective Haul is finally up in my YouTube Channel. Feel Free to click the link, watch the video, please don't forget to give it a thumbs up and subscribe. :)

The link for the YouTube Video for this is https://youtu.be/-4dxaaZRtCk


See you on my next post!

Xoxo,

Yhang

Review: Nichido Matte Lipstick in the Shade Temptation

Hey Loves!

So today will be about one of my new found favorite lippie from the drugstore which is the Nichido Matte Lipstick in the shade Temptation. This was actually recommended to me by a friend and when I saw, swatched and tried it, I instantly fell in love! And there, I finally bought my own tube of this lippie. :)

This is how the lipstick looks like when swatched:

If you notice, it really has a matte finish. It is very pigmented as well. It is actually a mauvey red dark shade.

Price: Php 188.00

Net Wt. 3.7grams

So this is how the lippie looks like when worn:

If you notice, it does have a matte to semi-matte finish but what I really like about this as well is that it's not very drying on the lips like other matte lippies. 

So I also tested its longevity. After more or less 5 hours, and during this time frame, I already ate and drank coffee and how many glasses of water, this is how the lipstick looked like:

If you notice, only a tint of it is left.

What I like:

- Very affordable: Php 188.00 only and they also have other shades

- Available in SM Department Stores- Beauty Section, Watsons and other malls nationwide

- Very pigmented

- Has a matte finish though doesn't dry the lips

- Packaging is cute.

- The cap which also serves as the shade indicator is also detachable and is a tinted lip balm :)

What I don't like:

- Lasting power is about 4-5hours max and re-application is needed especially after eating and drinking

- Transfers to your spoon/ fork, glass/mug when you eat or drink.

REPURCHASE: YES!

Like I said earlier, I love this lipstick and I don't think re-applying this from time to time will not be a problem for me. :) 

So there you have it, I hope I was able to provide you with information if you are looking for an affordable matte lipstick which is non-drying on the lips.

Feel free to follow me here in BlogSpot and in BlogLovin.com to be updated with my latest posts and makeup reviews. :) You can also follow me in Instagram: @Yhang_Chua since I also keep my IG account updated with my latest posts, makeup hauls and makeup looks I do whenever I go out. :)

See you on my next post!

Xoxo,

Yhang

Note: This is NOT a sponsored post. I purchased this product myself. Photos are mine unless stated otherwise.

Review: Sooper Beaute Tinte BB Cream Velvety Finish in Medium

Hey Loves!

Welcome back to my blog!

So today will be about my review about the Sooper Beaute Tinte BB cream in the shade Medium. I actually bought this on sale last month in their SM Manila store during their 70% off sale.

I have actually used this already once during the Holidays and I can say that I liked it. :)

Price: Php 75.00 (sale price)/ Php 250.00 (Original Price)

Net Wt. 10grams

Its Claims:

- Velvety Finish

- With watermelon extract

- With SPF 20

Ingredients: (can be found at the back of the packaging)

Deionized Aqua, Dimeticone and PEG-18, Arachudyl Behenate, Laureth-7, Phenyltrimeticone, Tridectyl isononanaete, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Red Iron Oxide, Yellow Iron Oxide, Black Iron Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin & Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Arbutin, Hyaluronic Acid

So once you put the product in your hand, this is how it looks like. If you notice, it does have a thick consistency and not watery at all. I also have noticed that there are some tiny beads in it once you put the product on your face. 

Upon application, I learned that using a damp beauty blender sponge is not advisable as it actually cakes on your face once you use that. It is better to use a brush or a dry sponge so that there will be smooth application and you can avoid the caking of the product on your face. I have also noticed that it sets and dries on your face pretty fast so you really have to be fast as well in applying this all over your face.

This is how it looks like when I applied only one layer of the product. I didn't use any primers this time. If you notice it does have medium-full coverage as in one layer of the product only, it was already able to cover the visible veins on my cheeks.

And this is how it looks like once I put the rest of my makeup on and applied a setting powder:

It's actually very lightweight on the skin like you are not wearing any BB Creams or foundation. I then tested its longevity. After a little more than 4 hours of not blotting or retouching, this is how my face looked like:

If you notice, my face already started to oil up and my veins in my cheeks also started to get visible again and as well as my pores on my nose. 

What I like:

- It doesn't contain PropylParaben and MethylParaben

- Good for short errands as its lasting power is about 3-4 hours without any primer.

- Like I said, I already used this before prior to me making this review and Ican say it lasts longer with a mattifying primer.

- Cute Packaging

- Packaging contains the Batch No. and Expiry Date

- Contains organic ingredients

- For an organic makeup product, this is affordable.

- Has medium- heavy coverage for a BB Cream

- Has thick consistency

- Is very lightweight on the skin.

What I don't like:

- Using a damp / wet sponge is not advisable as it will just cake all over your face. Better use a brush or a dry sponge for smooth application.

- Not available in stores nationwide. Only available in their stores in selected malls but available online as well (IG: @sooperbeaute)

- Lasting power is only 3-4 hours without primer and 4-6 hours with primer.

- They only have 2 shades for this product: Medium and Fair

(Photo courtesy of Sooper Beaute IG: @sooperbeaute)

REPURCHASE: YES

Like I said, I like the product since aside from the fact that it is organic, for a BB Cream, it offers heavy-medium coverage at only the first layer of application. Something, you may not expect from a BB Cream. 

They also have other products available which you can check online (IG: @sooperbeaute).

So there you have it. I hope I was able to give you info if you are looking for an organic BB Cream, this will be a good product for you. Note though that we have different skin types, so this may have a different effect and longevity for you compared to my experience.

Feel free to follow me here in BlogSpot and in BlogLovin.com to be updated with my latest posts and makeup reviews. You can also follow me in Instagram: @Yhang_Chua since I always keep my IG account updated with latest posts and makeup looks I do whenever I go out. :)

Xoxo,

Yhang

Note: This is NOT a sponsored post. I purchase this product myself. Photos are mine unless stated otherwise.

December 2015 MakeUp Favorites!

Hey Loves!!

Happy New Year Everyone! I apologize if for the past couple of weeks or should I say during the Holiday Season I was M.I.A (Missing In Action) from blogging is because I decided to take a short break and enjoy the Holidays. However, if you have been following me on Instagram (@Yhang_Chua), I have been updating it with the makeup looks that i have been doing whenever I was going out and as well as some makeup products I have purchased over the Holiday Season. Rest assured though that I will be getting back on track with blogging for the next few days especially now that the Holidays are over and I can focus more on blogging and makeup reviews I will be doing. :)

Okay, so for now, I know it's a tad bit late for my December 2015 Favorites, but hey, better late than never, right? LOL.

For face products, I have 2 main favorites which I have been constantly using during the Holidays. One BB Cream and one foundation. 

For the BB Cream, I have been loving this Essence PureSkin All-In-One BB Cream. I have actually made a review about this already which you can read here. I love the coverage and the longevity it gives me and the matte finish it gives. It also has SPF 30 PA+++ which I really like. 

For the foundation, I am loving this SanSan HD Foundation in the shade Natural. I have also done a review on this which can be read here. I love that in just one layer of this product, it already gives medium- heavy coverage. It's very affordable too and very pigmented so a little goes a long way. And the longevity? It really lasts me the whole day and keeps my face matte all day. :)

And for the blush, I have been loving this Careline Oil Control Blush-On in Rosy Cheek. I love its longevity and pigmentation. It lasts me the whole day too and for only Php 90.00, it's so worth it! :) I will be doing a separate review on this one so stay tuned for that. :)

And for lip products, these are my Top 3 favorite lippies which I have been using constantly especially during the Holidays. 

First are my EB Advance Advance Liquid Lipsticks in the shades Rich Vino (left) and Fire Opal (Right). Honestly, I used to not being a fan of red lipsticks until I purchased the shade Fire Opal. This is actually what I wore on Christmas Eve. :) And of course, if you have been reading my previous posts, you will know that I am a fan of dark shades of lip colors that is why I have been loving their shade in Rich Vino. I have the other shades of their liquid lipsticks and I will be doing a more thorough and separate review on them soon. :)

Last but not the least, for lippies, since the EB Advance Liquid Lipsticks have a really glossy finish, I also have a matte lippie favorite. This was actually recommended to me by a close friend of mine who also have the same shade and when she wore it one time when we went out, I loved its shade and its matte finish. This is the Nichido Matte Lipstick in the shade Temptation. :) Longevity is also good and I really love how matte it is without drying the lips. I am also planning to do a separate review on this one. 

Okay, so that's all for now. Please feel free to follow me here in BlogSpot and in BlogLovin.com to be updated for my future posts and makeup reviews. Also follow me in Instagram: @Yhang_Chua since I always keep my IG account updated not only of my future posts but also makeup looks I do whenever I go out. :)

Xoxo,

Yhang

Note: This is NOT a sponsored post. I purchased these products myself. Photos are mine unless stated otherwise. 

First Impression Review: San San HD Foundation in Natural

Hey Loves!

So tonight will be about my first impression review about the San San HD Foundation in the shade Natural. I've also had this for quite some time now but never opened it in its packaging yet since I wanted to do a first impression review on this one first before actually using it. So let's get to it. :)

I actually also bought this in the HBC Store in Alabang beside South Station I bought my other San San products including the San San BB Cream (review can be read here) and as well as the San San Blush in Sweet Glow which I also made a review which you can check out here. Like I've said in my previous posts, there are no HBC branches or stores near the place that I live so whenever there is one I see, I immediately go and hoard HBC makeup products particularly San San makeup products. :)

Price: Php 205.00

Net Wt. 1.01 fl. oz/ 25mL

Its Claims:

- Has Vitamins A, C and E and SPF 30 for a healthier and naturally radiant skin

- Excellent coverage for skin imperfections

- Oil Free liquid foundation. Blends superbly with any color cosmetics for a picture-perfect look.

Caution:

Do not stay too long under the sun, even while using this product with sunscreen. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only.

Ingredients:

With the packaging, I find it cute since it is in my favorite color which is purple. The box is purple as well and the writings on it are silver. The bottle of the foundation itself is also made of glass with a metallic purple cover. Once you open the cap, the bottle has a pump so that you can control the amount of product you will be using. 

First, the consistency, if you will look at the photo below, it does have a yellow undertone and has thick consistency which I like.

Okay, so to test the quality and as well as the longevity of this product, I applied it on my clean face. I don't have anything on. I just washed my face with my Celeteque Exfoliating Facial Scrub then applied my Celeteque Facial Moisturizer. I didn't apply any primer as I wanted to see the longevity of this product as is. So at exactly 04:13pm today, I applied this foundation on my face. 

So if you notice, it has a medium- thick coverage since for only one layer of the product, it was already able to cover the visible veins in my cheeks. I also noticed that it gives a matte finish which I really like. What I noticed though when I was applying the product on my face, it dries like their BB Cream. So you already have to be fast in applying this all over your face to get an even coverage.

This is how it looks like after I put on my makeup and also applied a setting powder to set the foundation on my face.

I was just at home today but nevertheless I did a lot of things so I did some activities, making me perspire a little. After almost 5 hours of having this foundation on and without any retouching done, this is now how it looks like:

09:03pm MNL time:

Upon touching my face and if you will notice on the photo above, my face is already shiny and my T-zone is already oily. What I like though is that it's not that oily compared to how it usually is.

What I like:

- Very affordable, only Php 205.00 only.

- Has thick consistency and has a yellow undertone to it. 

- Has medium to heavy coverage.

- Gives out a matte finish

- I find the packaging both the box and the bottle itself cute since it's in my favorite color. :)

- It has a pump so you can control the amount of product that you will be using. 

- Though coverage is very good, it still feels lightweight on the face. 

- Once you check the back of the box, it has all the info you will be needing like its claims, ingredients, manufacturing date, expiry date, location of manufacturing.

What I don't like:

- Easily dries out so you have to be fast in blending this all over your face to get an even coverage.

I think with this product, the matte finish it gives will actually last longer with a primer.

REPURCHASE: YES!!

Aside from the fact that it is very affordable, I love that it can give out medium to heavy coverage in only one layer of application of the product to the face. It does have thick consistency and gives out a matte finish. Though I really think the matte finish it gives out will last longer with primer. 

Keep in mind though that we all have different skin types, so this product may work better with others than it worked for me or may not work with others well as it worked for me. Keep in mind to know your skin type first so as it will be easier and the effectivity of the product you will be purchasing will work well for you. :)

So that's it for now, I hope I was able to give you information about this product if you are thinking of buying one for yourself. Feel free to share with me your experiences with this product if you have already used this in the comments area below. :) You can also follow me here in BlogSpot and in BlogLovin.com to be updated with my latest posts and product reviews. Follow me also in Instagram: @Yhang_Chua since I also always keep my IG account updated with my latest posts. :)

In fact, I just posted in IG an hour or to ago that eversince I started this blog 3 months ago, upon checking this evening, I was already able to reach 1,058 pageviews! :) With that, I want to thank all of my readers whether locally or internationally in taking the time to read my blog posts and reviews. :) I feel blessed on having you guys. :) Expect more product reviews and posts coming your way on the upcoming days. :)

Xoxo,

Yhang

Note: This is NOT a sponsored post, I purchased this product myself. Photos are mine unless stated otherwise. 

My Night Facial Skin Care Routine

Hey Loves!

So today, I will be sharing with you guys my Night Facial Skin Care Routine. If you see in the photos above, I actually don't have an extensive routine before going to sleep. Just the right products to make sure that my face is clean and moisturized.

First of, is my facial wash. I use the Celeteque Exfoliating Facial Wash. This is the ones that have tiny beads on it. I actually prefer this over the other one which doesn't have the beads since I feel that exfoliating my face really takes off the dirt and oil that I have accumulated over the day. With that, I can avoid any break outs or pimples because of the remaining dirt or oil in my face. Take note that whenever we sleep, our pores are also taking a rest, so I make sure that I have a clean face before going to sleep otherwise, I will see a pimple or two the very next day when I wake up. I have been using this product for more than 10 years now actually. My skin is quite sensitive so I have to make sure I use the right and gentle yet effective products.

After washing and exfoliating my face, I then use a toner. This one is from Belo. I find that this is very effective as well. After cleaning my face, I put a generous amount on a cotton ball and wipe my face and neck with it. Toning actually removes all the other excess dirt or oil that the facial wash wasn't able to remove. 

And of course, after toning, I have to moisturize my face to make sure it doesn't dry especially during the Ber months where it gets kinda cold so my skin actually tends to dry and flake out. I use the Celeteque Moisturizer with Triple Moisturizing Serum. Like I said earlier I have sensitive skin so basically using the right effective yet mild products are a must for me. Also, what I do, since I have combination skin where my T-zone gets oily, I don't apply any moisturizer in that area otherwise it becomes oilier. So I put this moisturizer on my face excluding my T-zone area. I also want to avoid wrinkles, which are prone for dry skin, so of course, making sure that my face is moisturized especially throughout the night and day can help me avoid having wrinkles early on.  

After all that, I then put on my eye cream on my under eyes. I am using my Quick FX Eyelift Cream. I have actually included this product in my November 2015 favorites which you can read here. I have noticed that though I don't have dark under eyes, I have puffy under eyes which is quite bothering to me. I have been using this product for about 3 weeks now and I can see improvement. 

Last, but not the least, of course, I do brush my teeth before going to sleep, and the way that I exfoliate my lips is actually brushing them mildly to remove any dead skin cells. To avoid my lips from drying especially nowadays that the weather is getting cold, I make sure to apply lip balm. This is actually just a transparent lip balm which I bought from Essence. I love though that this is just the usual lip balm, it keeps my lips moisturized. I find it very effective. I also love the fact that it does smell and actually even taste like candy. LOL

I also decided to include the makeup remover I have been using. Of course, sometimes, especially when it comes to eyeliners and mascaras, they don't totally come off when you wash your face. What I do is that before and after I wash my face, I use cotton buds or q-tips and cotton to remove my eyeliner and my mascara. I also do that after washing my face since most of the time, my eyeliner tends to stick around even after washing my face. I am using this Ever Bilena Advance MakeUp Remover which is very effective and affordable.

Okay, so that's it for now. I hope I was able to give you some information if you are also looking for affordable yet effective facial products. :) Feel free to comment down below what you're night skin care routine is or if you have any questions. :) You can also follow me here in BlogSpot and in BlogLovin.com to be updated with my new posts and product reviews. :) Follow me also in Instagram: @Yhang_Chua since I always keep my IG account updated with my new posts. :)

Xoxo,

Yhang

Note: This is NOT a sponsored post. I purchased these products myself. Photos are mine unless stated otherwise. 

Review: San San Blush in Sweet Glow

Hey Loves!

So today, it will be about the San San Blush in the shade Sweet Glow. I've actually have this product for a while now but never gotten to review it until now. I also bought this in HBC near Alabang South Station the same time I bought my other San San and Allue products which I have already reviewed before.

Anyway, if you can see in the photo above, it is actually a bright pink shade. They have other shades of this same blush but decided to settle for this instead as I have figured out that I already have other shades of blushes from other brands but never had a shade like this. If you have been reading my previous posts especially those posted last month, I have been reviewing mostly blushes since I was into blushes that time. 

Anyway, on with the review. I apologize though if I won't be able to show the box/ packaging of this one as I have thrown it away the same day I purchased this when I got home. My makeup drawer is quite getting full already so basically to save more space, I decided to throw away the box of this so I can properly keep this there and save more space. Anyway, what matters is the product itself right? :)

The packaging is actually made of transparent pink plastic with the San San logo in front of it. I like that it's small, perfect to fit in your makeup kit and that it's actually color pink. It doesn't have a brush included though.

Once you open the cover, this is how the product looks like:

I like the fact that there are little flowers embedded in the blush itself as I find it really cute. So at the back, it indicates the shade of the blush, the Net Wt, Ingredients, etc.

Price: Php 75.00

Net Wt. 0.13oz/ 3.9grams

Ingredients:

Talcum, Kaolin, Isopropyl Myristate, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Lanolin, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinol (Vitamin A), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), CI 15850, CI 45410, Fragrance

(I'm actually surprised and I like the fact that it doesn't have any PropylParaben and MethylParaben which are really common ingredients in almost all makeup products which are non-organic)

Exclusively Distributed by HBC

Made in Thailand

Okay so on with the swatch. What I really like about this blush aside from the cute packaging is that it is very pigmented so a little goes a long way.

So if you notice, it is very pigmented and has a lot of shimmer. So be careful in applying it since it is very pigmented, you may apply too much than needed, or if that happens, I find that it is very blendable as well so if you put too much, all you need is a blending brush to fix it all up.

What I like:

- Very affordable: Php 75.00

- Available in all HBC stores nationwide

- Very pigmented.

- Longevity is very good, like it lasts me the whole day

- According to the Ingredients stated at the back of its packaging, it doesn't have PropylParaben and MethylParaben

- I find the embedded flowers on the blush itself cute and classy.

- They have other shades for this blush.

- Packaging is small so you can easily tuck this in your makeup kit. Just be sure though you have a blush brush with you.

What I don't like:

- It does have so much shimmer that you really have to be careful in putting this on your cheeks.

REPURHASE: YES

Like I said, I love HBC products as well. I am planning to get more of the other shades of blushes and other San San producrs once I have the chance to go to an HBC branch since there is no HBC stores near the place I live.

So that's all for now. I hope I was able to provide you with some information if you are looking for affordable yet good quality makeup products specifically for blushes. HBC is one local store that offers a wide range of makeup and beauty products and San San and Allue are their top most brands. :)

Anyway, stay tuned for my upcoming posts since I have a long list of product reviews I will be posting about. Feel free to comment down below if you have other makeup products you would like me to review and if you also have this same product, feel free to share with me your experience on this. :) You can follow me here in BlogSpot, and even in BlogLovin.com to be updated with my future posts and product reviews. Follow me also in Instagram: @Yhang_Chua since I also keep my IG account updated with my current blog posts. :)

Xoxo,

Yhang

Note: This is NOT a sponsored post. I have purchased this product myself. Photos are mine unless stated otherwise.