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GRWM Tutorial + Review using Althea Korea’s Newest Makeup Line!
GRWM means Get Ready with ME! I’d like to call myself efficient vs. lazy. People who don’t know me very well would be surprised whenever they see me finishing my makeup look in 10 minutes or less! Maybe because I’m a mom? Or like my beauty blogger friend Shen of Shen’s Addiction told me “Parati ka kasing parang nagmamadali! (You seem like you’re always in a hurry)”. Time. That’s the most valueable thing we have or don’t have. I take the least important things slow, while I take my time with the most *coughFOODcough* So without further ado, join me as I get ready for an event, using Althea Korea’s in-house Makeup! …
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FASCY Attention Velvet Tint #01 Intense Red (Review, Photos, Swatch)
Hey hey hey! What is this I’m seeing? A makeup review? Finally! It’s been a while since I’ve popped my knuckles to write a beauty related post on KIKAYSIKAT. Sorry guys I’ve been spending more time on my advocacies (mental health, gender equality) recently that I ironically neglected the semi- superficial blood of this blog. MAKEUP. I received a tube of Fascy Attention Velvet Tint #01 Intense Red (Price: 659php) last December as part of their soft launch in the Philippines, along with other of their products for review. Let’s start shall we? Product Description Fascy is a beauty brand that hails from Korea. Attention Velvet Tint is a lip tint with a…
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REVIEW: Innisfree Daily UV Protection Stick Calamine Tone Up SPF50+ PA++++
Hi guys! Today we’re featuring Daily UV Protection Stick Calamine Tone Up SPF50+ PA++++ from Innisfree Korea I run out of sunscreens FAST because it’s my #1 skincare must-have product. Why? I can’t stress enough how sun protection is crucial to preventing wrinkles and early signs of skin aging. It’s my secret to youth! But not all sunblocks are created equal. Western sunscreens tend to feel heavy and smell synthetic, that’s why I prefer Korean or Japanese brands like this one from Innisfree. How much? 980php Where to buy? Innisfree Description 1. This sunscreen provides natural skin tone correction on pure skin, and functions as a makeup base functions before makeup. 2. Formulate with calamine and aloe vera leaf…
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Dear, Klairs Officially Launches in the Philippines! (Products + Pricelist)
There’s no stopping more K-Beauty products arriving in the Philippines and we’re not complaining! This time around, Dear Klairs officially launches here. This is coming from the same folks who brought us CosRx, Benton, and Neogen. I’m sure you’ve heard of their products like; Supple Preparation Facial Toner, Freshly Juice Vitamin Drop, and Midnight Blue Calming Cream. They’re finally hereeeeeeee and I cannot contain my excitement! What Makes Dear, Klairs Special? They’re the skincare brand to go to if you have sensitive skin. Committed to creating reasonably priced, top-notch skincare for sensitive skin, Dear, Klairs quickly earned the affections of beauty aficionados in its native Korea, and eventually, all across the globe. Formulated without colorants, alcohol,…
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Best Innisfree Products Worth Getting and How to Use Them
K-Beauty fans rejoice! No longer shall we make “pabili” to our friends who’s travelling to Korea. Innisfree is finally in Manila! Their best-selling products like Green Tea Seed Serum, Volcanic Pore Clay Mask, and No-sebum Mineral Pact might ring a bell to those familiar with the brand. If you need some help deciding what to get, this post is for you! Products, price, and how-to included 😉 Don’t you worry. I’m not here to give you an elaborate tale of how I attended their launch last week at SM Mall of Asia with bloggers, vloggers, and influencers. I’m here to give you what you want. What you need! Product recommendations! If you ever get the…
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Gradient Lips? Peripera Airy Ink Velvet in Elf Light Rose Review
I still had a few credits to spend on Althea Korea. So I gave in to the hype and included a bottle of Peripera Ink Velvet Tint in Dollish Beige Rose as one of my purchases. Read my full review to find out if it’s worth your $$$ How much? 420php Where to buy? Althea Korea Description A weightless lip tint that delivers pure pigment of color. Perfect for gradient-lips. Photos & Swatch Review Packaging – It comes in a frosted bottle with a dropper cap. But the applicator itself is more like a soft spatula. Color – Dusty neutral pink. Coverage – Sheer-Medium. Buildable. Texture – Light and airy. Similar to whipped cream. Scent – No noticeable scent Longevity –…
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Buy! or Bye? Esfolio Snow Whitening Cream Review!
A whitening cream that instantly brightens face, looks natural, dries matte and acts as a primer? Yes siree! Esfolio’s Snow Whitening Cream (369php) is perfect for ladies who don’t want obvious shimmer or blinding glimmer from similar products. The effect is so subtle but leaves your face looking fresh and well-rested. Perfect for galing-sa-puyat mornings! Take note that whitening does not mean totally changing your skin tone perse. Most asian products just label them as “whitening” but their real function is brightening. Also See: Best Whitening Cream Reviews Description Snow whitening cream is recommended to use when trying to hide age spots, freckles, and blemishes Wanting to brighten skin tone for meeting or parties, wanting to revive…
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Comfortable & Long-wearing Matte Lipstick! | CLIO Rouge Heel Velvet (Review, Swatch, Photos)
“A wo/man can never have enough lipsticks” Would you agree? Especially when you find that perfect color that suits your face; then buy the same shade over and over again in different brands. HAHA! ~guilty~ Today we’ll review a breakthrough lipstick from top Korean makeup brand CLIO. Their Rouge Heel Velvet Lipstick (SRP: 850 php). I love it so much I made a detailed video apart from this written review. Why? WATCH MY VIDEO Description Highly pigmented, velvet-finished lipstick that glides on effortlessly, and delivers vibrant high-impact color in one stroke. How to use a. Normal – Apply directly to lips. b. Ombre – Start in the center of lips and smooth outwards toward corners…
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Difference Between Face Mists vs Toner vs Essence vs Ampoule
Haha! Don’t be surprised if the cover photo is not your #machomom Kaycee. It’s Anne Porter of zarinsbeautylab.com ! One of our guest contributors for today 🙂 Years ago, skin care was just cleanser, toner and a night cream. Now, a woman can have 24 different products for her face! Korean skin care has introduced a wide range of new products that our Moms never knew of back then. Face Mists, Toners, essence, ampoule: do these skincare vocabs confuse you? Relax, you are not alone! Getting in to the skincare game today can be intimidating and confusing. To give us one step closer to becoming a skin care genius, let us get ourselves…
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BYE OR BUY? Dear Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream Review
I was addicted to using skin acids recently that I made the mistake of over doing it. My skin looked RED and RAW. Luckily, this was one of the products Wishtrend sent to me. The Dear Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream. It claims to soothe skin sensitivity and that was just what I needed. Is it worth buying tho? Let’s find out. Product Description As a cream that helps calm & strengthen barriers in extremely sensitive skin, When used with the soothing line, it works rapidly to soothe and regulate irritated (by heat or sebum), stressed skin. If the Rich Moist Soothing Line and its nonirritating, deeply calming and soothing effects did not meet up to your…
