Topshop PH Reactive Lip Tint in Crystal Review

Sorry for my post yesterday, I don't usually implode on stuff I see on Facebook but what I saw yesterday just really made me raise my (left) eyebrow. I'll just take a break from ranting today and talk about this ph reactive lip tint.

Oi, look at me reviewing all these beauty products. Haha! Unemployment has certainly given me enough time to do shit our of the ordinary. I am really intrigued of this PH reactive lip tint products that I had to try it. I am also into trying new shades of lip products so I was all in in trying this. A couple of weeks ago, I ordered Topshop's reactive lip tint (with a pair of mittens to bring to Seattle with me).

The packaging came in Topshop's usual little box for lip products. I really love their makeup's packaging even though it does not match or is not even close to similar to their whole brand's "face." It's very crafty looking, the lines are not clean like how their site and everything else about their brand is designed.

This is how the stick looks like. I am nervous about how this will look on my lips. I am tan, like really tan. I grew up in the Philippines and I now live in California so trust me when I say this color is all natural. Alright, let's give this a try...

Pros

• Cute packaging - let's just get the superficial factor out of the way!
• Unscented - this is for you people who are very sensitive to the scent of products you put on your face
• It's very easy to apply
• The glitters don't last long. Thank God!

Cons

• A little bit pricey at $18
• It doesn't last as long as I want it to
• Not enough pigment - I'd stick to my Revlon Balm Tints

Will I buy it again? Given that I thought of more pros than cons, I still wouldn't buy it again.I think this is a so-so product. It's definitely one of those things that I got out of curiosity. LOL

elf Eyebrow Kit in Medium Review

On one of my I-want-to-declutter-the-shit-out-of-this-house days, I accidentally threw away my brand new eye primer from elf thinking it's the old, expired one. In the process of replacing it, I picked this eyebrow kit just for the heck of trying it.

As you can see, I went all crazy trying to get the gel part to stick to the super thin angled brush. This is something they can definitely improve on. Also, the brush for the powdered part isn't good either that I wanted to grab my other brushes but since I wanted to find out if this whole thing can work on its own, I just stuck with whatever is in the package.

Yes guys, I'm still trying to learn how to work this thing. Hell, I'm still trying to figure out what shades look good on me! Haha! So please excuse the amateur-isque nature of this review.Oh and I have uneven eyebrows and I really think I need to make them thinner.

Pros

• cost - $3 (use your REDcard for additional 5% off)
• easy to use especially if you have your own brushes
• the case is pretty solid

Cons

• the conjoined brushes are so flimsy 

Beauty Talk: I Used to Not Like Wearing Foundation

The first time I had foundation put on my face, it was horrible. It was at my dad's sister's wedding. On her wedding day, she hired these make up artists who I assume only bought foundation that would fit people with fair skin. I guess because in the Philippines, one of the most annoying things people there want is to get fair skin. I know, I don't get it either.

So, the guy (yes, it was a guy) started putting the foundation on my face, saying it looked perfect. To be honest, I was not happy because my face was waaaay whiter than my neck. I mean really? It was someone's wedding so I let it pass.

By the time I saw the pictures, I was so sure, I would never wear foundation again. EVER.

But then my girl, Y and I went to the women's conference in 2012 where we lined up for a free mini makeover at Benefit where the lady put foundation on me and when I got home, Ron was staring at my face while telling me how good it looks. He says he still prefers me without make up though. So that was my second encounter and it was a good one.

Third was on our wedding day and I HAD to wear foundation or else I will not look as good as I did in the pictures. LOL Since the place I got my face done that day got good reviews and it was in fact already 2012 and there had been a lot of innovation in the beauty industry, I was less worried about looking cakey on my wedding day. Also, I told the lady who put make up on me that I am terrified of wearing foundation because I had a bad experience. She was super nice and made sure to test the products on my jawline and showing it to me before she proceeded.

After this, I was convinced, I want need want/need my own foundation for when we or I go to parties.  So now it's been over a year and I still do not have my own bottle of liquid foundation and I need help. What brand do you guys use? I'm definitely not going to wear it everyday so I'd rather stick with more economical brands (aka pharmacy brands) than expensive ones because I hate seeing things go to waste. Also, I'm a tightwad. LOL

I have tried Benefit's Toasted Beige and it looked really good on my face. Also, it was very light and did not irritate my skin - which is good because I get rashes very easily. But it's $36 a bottle. For a girl who doesn't wear makeup everyday, I think it's too much.  Are there any good pharmacy brands out there?