DIY: Eyeshadow Primer

I don't really use eyeshadows everyday so buying an eyeshadow primer would be a waste. So I googled how to make your own eyeshadow primer and here's my own version of that. 

You will need:

- empty small container

- concealer (I used Naturactor)

- cc cream/ bb cream/ liquid foundation (I used Mary Kay's CC cream)

- lotion/body butter (I used Mary Kay's moisturizer)

- lip balm (I used Quick FX No-Shine Mattifier) 

- something to stir the ingredients (in my case I will use the handle of the spoon)

Just combine all the ingredients like so..

I first put the Quick FX. 

Second, the CC Cream.

Next is the concealer.

Then the moisturizer.

Mix everything until they're all evenly combined.

Now, let's test it shall we? :)

I used an ELF Eyeshadow here and ELF eyeshadow's aren't that pigmented but the homemade eyeshadow primer made it vibrant! 

Well I'm really happy with the results. This is ideal for students or people on a budget like me! Try to make your own eyeshadow primer too and let me know how it went. That's it for me today! :)

Sophie's Peeling Ultra Smooth

Our family has been a fan of Sophie bags because they are durable and they have luxurious designs. Sophie doesn't focus only on bags but on beauty products too. My mom happens to buy this Magic Peeling from them and I happen to try it first. (Hahaha!)

So this is what it looks like from the catalogue. 

And this is what it looks like on hand.

Now let's try it on my knees. 

It has a very thin consistency and it basically just rubs off the dead skin cells or what we call here in the Philippines "libag" (yes mga teh, naglilibag lang siya) Well it's not what we thought to be about the "peeling" effect.

Here's the before and after pic.

THE EXPERIENCE

It scrubs off the dead skin cells. We were expecting the peeling effect but it did not happened. It's cheap but it's not worthy of the price. 

Kwik Multi-Insect Killer

So our house has been attack by ants lately particularly this side of our window. We've tried other brands that are oderless and waterbased but it doesn't seem to have a long term effect because these ants keeps on coming back after a day or two.

This picture was taken last November 2

I used Kwik Multi-Insect Killer, the odorless and waterbased one. 

This spray can has a content of 500ml, this is less than Php250.
And yep those are the ants at the background.

And look it's CFC Free! So it's safe for our ozone layer (i hope they're telling the truth).

I took the picture of the ants last November 2 and here's what our wall near the window looks like after 7 days.

No ants. Just a dirty wall. Haha!

THE EXPERIENCE:

• Odor free. You can't really smell anything unlike the other insect spray that kills your nose.
• CFC free. Because we need to take care of mother nature.
• No ants for a week now.
• You just need to shake the can well because if you don't (which I did) it doesn't spray fine particles.
• Cheaper than the branded ones.

For those looking for a cheaper and odorless insect spray, I think this is the one. 

-Shiela

iWhite Nose Pack

I've been using this product to get rid of my blackheads and whiteheads for around 4 years now. 

This is the new look of the iWhite nosepack. It has pink, yellow and green packaging which I thought has different effects or something but all colors are the same. I think iWhite was just having fun with colors.

Now this what it looks like when you peel it from your nose.

See those nasty things? Just make sure you apply enough to cover your nose for these dirts to adhere on iWhite. 

Hope this helps, see ya! ;)

-Shiela

Elastic Hair Bands from Watsons

I usually buy hair bands from the market or what we call here "tiangges" because, they're cheap like I can buy 2 hair bands for around 5pesos only. So when I bought these hair bands from Watsons I almost hate myself for picking it. 

The 20 pieces hair bands is around 50 pesos. It comes with thick and thin, black and white, and striped bands too! 

When I tried it, it wasn't bad after all. It's durable enough to hold my thick hair so durable that I have to fight the hair band to stretch it! 

Overall, my 50 pesos is worth it. 

-Shiela

Nichido Beauty Cake - Classic Mint

Halloween is coming close and pale/ghostly/dead looks are in. I've been checking facepaints around here and the price ranges from 100 to 800 pesos. That's a bit pricey for me so I checked some drugstore makeups to see if I can find some light foundation, and I did! 

Say hello to Nichido Beauty Cake in Classic Mint. 

Yup you're right it's cheaper than facepaints.
For just 80 pesos you can complete your Halloween look.

The SA from Nichido advised me that this is better for Halloween makeup since green foundations evens out redness and that's why it creates something of a white color.

It's really minty green in color (see small pic at the bottom right of the picture) but you can see at first shot I had a white cake foundation. 

You need a damped sponge to get the product because it doesn't work when you use a dry sponge. 

Let's start first with the skin test. 

Now we'll have my sister test the classic mint on her face. :)

My sister's bare face

Then the Classic Mint on the right side of her face here. 

One layer of Nichido's beauty cake in Classic Mint

Her whole face with the Classic Mint. 

This is her face with two layers of Classic Mint.

THE EXPERIENCE

• Cheap makeup if you're only using it on special occassions like Halloween. Cheaper than the facepaints take note! 
• Available almost everywhere. I bought this one from Watsons, and I think all Watsons has Nichido stalls.
• Not pigmented. We need to put 2 layers on her face to achieve that look.
• It's hard to apply evenly on the skin. I think the damp sponge may cause it. Because when we try to apply the second layer, some of the first layer wipes out when the sponge touches it. 

Beauty Cake in Classic Mint is ok for me, I just wish they have a liquid type of this foundation so it's easier to apply. But hey if you need a cheap alternative or you ran out of facepaints this Halloween you can try this. 

Happy Halloween! 🎃

-Shiela

By Flower Lip Scrub from Nature Republic

Since I have a really dry lips and the weather is getting unpredictably humid here in Manila, I decided to by a lip scrub. At first, I really don't know where to find lip scrubs, I tried to check the local drugstores and department stores around here but I can't find any. Until I came across Nature Republic it's a Korean cosmetics shop pretty much like Etude and Tony Moly. They only have one lip scrub variety when I got there (I was expecting lip scrubs with different flavors) and it's the BY FLOWER LIP SCRUB.

Nature Republic's By Flower Lip Scrub.
I bought it for 235 pesos.

This is what it looks like when you squeeze it out from the tube. 

This size should be enough for your lips.

And it looks like this when you scrub it off. Don't forget to rinse your lips after scrubbing it.

Really gentle on the skin and really smells good (it smells like citrus)

THE EXPERIENCE

• It exfoliates my lips very well.
• It doesn't hurt when I scrub it on my lips.
• Smells nice
• I need to put a lip balm right after it because my lips tend to get dry after using it. I don't know why, maybe my lips are too dry I suppose. :P
• Price is okay because you only need a tiny amount to use and you don't need to use it everyday or else you might hurt your lips.

Before lip scrubbing

After using the lip scrub. I haven't put on any lip balms here

See the difference? The flakiness on my lips was lessen and I think my lips got lighter here compared to the before pic which is a bit dark. Also, take note that do not overdo lip scrubbing as it will damage your lips. Just do it once or twice a week. 

That's it for me! I hope this was helpful for you.

-Shiela