The Sweet Escape: Shiseido

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Shiseido Lacquer Rouge Lip Gloss in RD 501 Drama

I featured this Shiseido Lacquer Rouge Lip Gloss in RD 501 Drama in my "Japan Travel: What's in My Makeup Bag" a couple of months ago here in my blog. My cousin gave this to me and I initially thought that this was a mascara because of how it looks like.

There are nine shades available for this line, mostly red, purple, pink and brown shades. The design of its packaging is very simple and minimalist. I like that the tube is very small and sleek. It's so easy to tote around in your bag too such as when you're travelling.

The shade RD 501 Drama is a true red color that has a blue undertone to it.

This isn't your normal kind of lip gloss though. I was actually expecting it to be runny or liquidy but it isn't. The formula of this lip gloss is actually very rich. It isn't really that viscous but feels very creamy and goes on so smoothly on the lips. I'm actually impressed that it is also very moisturizing. It is comfortable to wear, as if it sinks deep into your lips and isn't just sitting on top of it. I don't even know how to explain it but it feels like it's hugging your lips!

I love how it feels on my lips even though I don't wear too much red lip products. The formula and the intensity of its color makes me like this product so much! I can even use this in creating a gradient lip look either on its own, with my MAC Studio Finish concealer or on top of my Colourpop Liquid Lipstick in Echo Park.

It has a smooth, satin finish to it that eventually goes matte throughout the day. This is very pigmented and a little goes a long way. You can just see in the pictures below how beautiful and intense the color payoff is in just one swipe!

The doe foot applicator is pretty good too and makes the application much easier since the end is very slanted and its edge is slightly pointy. It doesn't have a particular scent to it which is good if you're not into scented makeup products.

However, don't expect this to last the whole day on your lips. It is not transfer-proof but I haven't observed any bleeding outside of my lip line whenever I use this. This can last for about 3 hours on me and leaves a stain on my lips as it fades. At the second hour, it still looks good but reapplication is necessary especially on the inner portion of the lips. It fades during eating or drinking, which is somehow expected, specifically starting on the inner and center parts of the lips.

I'm not sure how much this costs here in Manila or if this line is even available here. But I checked Nordstrom and this retails for $25. I'm really interested in trying other shades from this range too. I would highly recommend this if you're on the lookout for a new lip gloss or if you happen to see it here in the local Shiseido stores. 😊

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2016 Favorites

May & June 2016 Favorites

I haven't uploaded a single post for the past few months since we had renovations done to our house including my room (which I also mentioned in my previous post). I had old built in cabinets and tables removed, tiles replaced and had my walls repainted. I was also busy with other tasks which made it much harder to keep up with getting entries done. But better late than never! Let's get this monthly favorites done. Here are my top products for the months of May and June. 😄

MAY 2016

There are only a few items that made it to my May 2016 Favorites. The renovation in our house started around this month so all my stuff were temporarily placed in boxes. I didn't want to be bothered with rummaging through my things so there were only a few makeup items that I used and that got into my favorites this month. I also wanted to keep my look simple so I didn't wear much either. During this month, I only wanted items that were easy to use and which can instantly brighten up my face without much effort. The whole point is just that I didn't want to look like a zombie haha!

MAKEUP ITEMS:

For the eyes, I used either the Maybelline Color Tattoo eyeshadow in Barely Branded, which I reviewed here, or the Nude eyeshadow in my Lorac Pro Palette 1 on its own. I actually used the wrong cream eyeshadow in the picture above. I accidentally grabbed the wrong one when I was taking photos haha! I just took a photo of this Barely Branded cream eyeshadow again for a close up shot below.

I also used this MAC Cream Colour Base in Hush so much this month. I've finally mastered how to put this product on my face without making myself look like a grease ball halfway through the day haha! I used this mainly as a highlight on my cheekbones. I only use my finger every time to tap and blend this in. I've already reviewed this product during my MAC week series here if you want to check it out.

I've somehow mastered the way I want my lashes curled for these past few months. And because of that, I've shown much love lately to my Shiseido 213 Eyelash curler. I also found that changing the pad really made a difference to how curled my lashes would be and how long it would hold the curl.

NON-MAKEUP ITEMS:

There are two items this month that I've included for my non-makeup favorites. The first one is this Simpsons-inspired socks. It's so cute that's why I bought it on a whim. I got this at the Japan Home Center for only P88.

The next one, which is a food item, is this Mornflake Oat Granola. I didn't expect myself to like this because I was just looking for an alternative to my favorite Familia Muesli. But this granola is really good! You can eat this with Greek or plain yoghurt but I really enjoyed this the most with milk! I also sometimes eat this on its own during merienda haha! I love the dried fruits in this granola. So yummy!

I don't have an actual picture anymore because I've already finished my stock haha! I recently visited the supermarket where I purchased this from but it's currently out of stock. I just placed a picture of this Oat Granola below, which I got from their official site, but you should definitely give this a try if you happen to see this in a grocery or supermarket near you. You'll really love this if you're into Muesli or oat granola products.

Image obtained from: http://www.mornflake.com/products/original-oat-granola/

JUNE 2016

I was actually surprised to realize that I don't have a list of June 2016 favorites on any of my notepads haha! I guess it was due to the fact that I was busy cleaning and putting back my things back to where they're supposed to be after my room renovation. I was busy removing things from boxes and organizing them in my room. The only thing that I could remember is that I started watching How I Met Your Mother during this month. I've watched and finished the whole series already from Season 1 to 9. Yes, I already watched every single episode hahaha! I got addicted to this show but, up until now, I actually still don't know if I like the ending or not. 😅

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2016 Favorites

April 2016 Favorites

I haven't uploaded a single post recently because I've been kind of busy lately. I was particularly busy around May til June since we had small renovations done to our house including my room. I was also preoccupied with other things and tasks that is why I haven't focused on updating my blog's content that much. Anyhoo, here are the things I've been loving for the month of April. I hope you find something here to try especially since I've included non-makeup items too hehe. Enjoy! 😁

APRIL 2016

April has been a wonderful month for me. Despite the very hot weather, which at times stressed me out and made me much more irritable, there are still a lot of things that I was grateful for. I started off this month with a trip to Tokyo with my family. We went on the last day of March until the first week of April so we were there on the very day that the Cherry Blossoms were in their full bloom. We even witnessed Hanami at Ueno Park! I also got to spend more time with my friends (mostly pigging out haha) and with my relatives since we celebrate a lot of birthdays in our family during this month! Because of these, I was reminded to appreciate life more and to be grateful even for the little things. Always take the time to appreciate moments like these in your life - no matter how big or simple it may be.

Now, on to my actual post! Here are the things I've been loving for the month of April. 😊

This month, I've enjoyed using my Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream. I know that I've talked about this already here in my blog but I enjoyed this CC cream much more this summer. Since my skin isn't dry during this time, I was able to make this work even without using a wet sponge. I also like the light to medium coverage and the finish that this product gives.

For blush, I've been going for a natural look during this month using my Canmake Cream Blush in 08. It is a red cream blush that gives a soft and dewy look. I like that it's very light as well and that it gives a very natural flush of color on your cheeks. I purchased this in Odaiba and you can see this product in my Japan Haul here.

For the lips, I only used the Essence Longlasting lipstick in 07 Natural Beauty and the Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipstick in 681 Vibrant Violet. I was supposed to give this Essence lipstick away because I wasn't sure if it suited me well. But I eventually fell in love with this shade because I've noticed that it gives a very natural, plump look to the lips. It is one of my favorite MLBB shades now.

I bought the other lipstick from Maybelline before our trip to Japan. I really loved and enjoyed using this shade especially on the day we went to see the Cherry Blossoms' peak. One of my friends even told me that this lipstick looked good with the Sakura flowers in the background haha!

This next product is part of my recent Japan Haul which you can check out here. It's the Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Foam that I purchased at Don Quijote. It's a very gentle cleanser that doesn't make me break out. I also love the fact that a little amount of this cleansing foam goes a long way. You only need a little amount to make it foam, and it even feels so fluffy and soft on the face haha!

I'm still a noob when it comes to falsies but I've been enjoying using these ones from Daiso Tokyo. This is also part of my Japan Haul which, again, you can check out here. These look very natural but still adds that extra oomph to your lashes. I also like the fact that these are very easy to apply. I use my Shiseido Eyelash glue when I put them on.

There are also a lot of non-makeup items that I enjoyed this month. I really like this mirror that I recently purchased from the Robinson's Department Store. It actually has two mirrors inside it. The first one is a normal plane mirror while the other one is a magnifying mirror. The magnifying mirror doesn't magnify your face too much (if you know what I mean haha) so it works pretty well when you're applying makeup. This is perfect when I'm applying eyeshadow, mascara or eyeliner. I like that this mirror is very compact and I actually picked this up because of its design.

I also enjoyed using these toe socks that I purchased from Daiso Tokyo. I never thought that these would be so comfortable! I also love the design that is printed on it. I only bought one pair though! I wish I hoarded more haha!

For food items, I ate so much of these marshmallows that we bought from Daiso Tokyo. These are the softest marshmallows that I've ever tried in my life!! They're sooo good! My favorite out of this bunch is the Grapes flavored one but we already finished that up so it's not in this picture anymore haha!

I've also been addicted to this French Vanilla Cappuccino from Hills Bros. I also tried the other flavor which is the English Toffee but I liked this one more. This box comes with three sachets and is around P80-90.

I also tried these Mint flavored teas from Coffee Bean (CBTL). I've stopped drinking tea for a while because I was using my Crest Whitening Strips which I featured here. But I missed Mint tea so much!! I love that this tastes so refreshing, and is really very calming and soothing.

That's it for my April 2016 Favorites! I know that this is a very late post already but I hope you still find it useful if you want to try any of these products too! 😊

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