Collective Haul: ELF, Krave, Revlon, NYX, Beauty Cosmetics, Sleek and more

I've been putting this post a lot that's why my new beauty products accumulated and accumulated over the past weeks, even months! I've already shared with you majority of the items in the above picture. I'll put up links of reviews of the items that are already posted in my blog.

Here are the items I bought:

Myra E Facial Moisturizer - 75php
Allue Pretty Cheeks in Peach Pie - 75php used in 500 Peso Makeup Challenge
Ever Bilena Eye Pencil in Brown - 95php used in 500 Peso Makeup Challenge
Excel Paris Lip Cream in 510 - 35php used in 500 Peso Makeup Challenge. Review here
Ever Bilena Cheek Blush in Earth - 165php review here
Marionnaud Flat Tweezer - 75php
Eyebrow Blade - 18php
Pink comb - 15php
HengFang Eyeliner - 40php
NYX Matte Lipstick in Tea Rose - 235php review here

Some accessories I bought from Quiapo and Bonchic (Baguio)

Necklaces - 150php each from Quiapo. OOTD here
Pink ring -35php  from Bonchic, Baguio City. OOTD here.

Here are the items that I got for free! (giveaway/gift)

ELF 100 Color Eyeshadow Palette I won from ELF PH Facebook Page. Read about it here.
Makeup by Toni travel-sized blending brush from Say Artillero's Giveaway
Natural Beauty Contour Brush
Just Nail Detailing Brush in 00
Max Factor Translucent Powder in 02
San-San Matte Liquid Foundation in 01
Revlon Customeyes in Blackened Brown
The Body Shop Hi-Shine Lip Treatment in Coral Spice
The Body Shop Eye Shadow in 32
Excel Paris Lip Cream in 502. Review here.
Krave Eyeshadow in Matte Mocha and Bubble Gum from Micmic's Corner. Review here.
Victoria's Secret Lipstick in Melt. Review here.
Clinique Lipstick in A Different Grape. I used for my Princess Jasmine Makeup Look

And for something very recent...

Beauty Cosmetics 12 PC Synthetic Brushes from Fabshopaholic -1250php Read about it here
Beauty Cosmetics Face Perfection Brushes from Beauty Cosmetics - 850php Review here
ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder - 250php from SM Department Store
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in San Paulo and Amsterdam from Chic Cosmetics Manila - 250php each
Sleek iDivine Storm Palette from Chic Cosmetics Manila - 650php
Excel Paris Lip Cream in 501 - 35php

Lesson learned: Never to put off haul posts again! The list is sooo long! My to review list goes on and on!

What do you think of the products I recently acquired? Please let me know about the products you want a review on. Drop down your comments below!

Have a great day!
God bless!

Love,
Iya

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Makeup Collaboration

Here's a makeup collaboration for a cause! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I together with Janet of Journey on Beauty and Nonsense Stuff, Joyce of CandyLoveArt, Mitchie of Mitchiekyuti and Michelle of Micmic's Corner collaborated to raise awareness about breast cancer among the blogosphere.

We decided to incorporate the color pink in the makeup look for this collaboration.

I used a very light frosted pink for the inner 2/3 of my lids. For my outer v, I used a dark gray eyeshadow and blended it inwards. I also dabbed a white shimmery eyeshadow on the inner corner of my eyes. I made an extra long wing tip to elongate my eyes and used a white eyeliner on my waterline.

L-R: Careline Lipgloss in 102, Colour Collection in Tea Rose, Excel Paris Lip Cream in 101, 3 colors combined

I decided to be a little more creative on the lips. I used three different shades of pink lipsticks for an ombre effect! Pink is such a nice lip color! I'm into bright pinks lately.

Here is how the different shades look like when worn:

L-R: Careline Lipgloss in 102, Excel Paris Lip Cream in 101, Colour Collection in Tea Rose

Careline Lipgloss in 102 is a very loud baby pink which I find similar to Wet n Wild DollHouse Pink. The color is really nice for night outs. In my opinion, this color is not for everyday use because it doesn't look good without any eye makeup. I find Excel Paris in 101 similar to NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa. It's the perfect hot pink. Hot pink is my favorite among the three shades I used. The color would not look overwhelming even without eye makeup. Lastly, Colour Collection in Tea Rose is great for everyday use. It's a cool shade of pink with purple undertones. 

Products used: Fanny Serrano Two Way Cake in Organza, Pasha Concealer, Ever Bilena Eye Pencil in Brown, HengFang Liquid Eyeliner, ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder, Maybelline Lash Stiletto, Careline Lipgloss in 101, Excel Paris Lip Cream in 101, Color Collection Lipstick in Tea Rose, ELF 100 Color Eyeshadow Palette, ELF Mechanical Lash Curler, Beauty Cosmetics Brushes

*Thanks to my sister who lent me the Careline Lipgloss & Color Collection Lipstick*

Organized by breast cancer charities, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual health campaign created to raise awareness about the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis treatment and cure. (Source: Wikipedia)

Prevention is better than cure! Read about breast self-examination here.

Spread the word!
God bless!

Review: Excel Paris Lip Cream

Good evening ladies! Here's a review of my Excel Paris lip creams. I bought #510 (coral) several months back while #502 (fuschia pink) was given by my dear friend (thanks Drei!). Despite all of the reviews about the product being like a paint, I still bought one. The color #510 looks so pretty on the bottle. Perfect coral shade! Is the product really worth trying out? Scroll down and find out!

It has a doe-foot shaped applicator for easy and precise application.

I was impressed with its pigmentation upon swatching. I achieved that color in just one swipe. It dried up instantly. Very matte and dry finish. Once it dries up, there's no way you can remove it with your hands alone. It's really hard to remove even with soap and water. You need to rub it several times before you get the color out of your hand. It lives up to its 24 hour lasting claim.

I was able to swatch other shades through my friend. She has plenty of Excel Paris lip creams. Shade 502, 503 and 507 looks just the same. I can't tell which is which from my hand swatch. 

Lip swatches:

The formulation is terribly drying. It gives off an absolutely dry and matte finish. It may look good on the pictures but not in person! It's like paint applied on the lips. 502 is of a fuschia pink color. It is slightly darker with NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa which I reviewed here.

510 appears to be neon coral  (is there such color? hahaha) when applied. It's overly bright. I think this shade cannot be worn on a broad daylight unless you want people staring at you. It also appears drier than 502.

When worn:

If you remember, I used 510 in my 500 Peso Makeup Challenge.

What I like about it:

• Color. I love how the color is so accurate and pigmented. What you see in the bottle is what you get. 
• Looks great on pictures. Because of its nice color pigmentation, it definitely appears great on pictures! 
• Cheap. I bought mine for only 35php. Online stores have it for 35-50php each.

What I don't like about it:

• Finish. It looks like paint when applied. Poster paint.
• Hard to remove. It's such a pain to remove! 
• No list of ingredients. It might be harmful to your lips!
• Smell. It has a faint weird scent. Paint?

Gladly, Jenny of Pretty Thrifty shared how to solve the several issues about this lip product. She suggested using a lipstick of the same color underneath the lip cream. Others suggested using a lip balm but I find Jenny's advice more effective. Thanks sis! Read about her review here.

Aside from its uberly matte finish, its strong staying power is another problem. I've learned a trick from Ms. Martha of The Beauty Junkee on how to remove strong lip stains particularly red lipsticks. Applying lip balm or petroleum jelly on top of the lip cream surprisingly does the trick! It comes off on a tissue paper easily with lip balm/petroleum jelly on top.

Rating:

4/10

I do not recommend this product because it might contain ingredients that might be harmful to the lips. Its incredibly cheap price is questionable. You only have a single pair of lips. Better take care of it!

Where to get: 3 for 100php at Chic Cosmetics Manila

Have you tried Excel Paris Lip Creams? Any thoughts about this product? I would love to hear from you!

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Have a happy weekend! 

God bless!

Love, Iya