KQ's January 2013 Favorites

Hello everyone! This kind of theme (monthly favorites) is all over YouTube and I love watching them so I figured it would be fun to share mine (teehee!) I will also try to make a mini review about the products below. Before I start, let me just say that I can't believe that we have made it through the first month of 2013! Nakakaloka.

 

  Above I have some random beauty stuff that I loved and used the most last month. Let's start with the following:

UD Naked 2 Palette, Fan brush from LandMark (brown handle), Blush brush from Marionnaud, WnW blush

• Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette: It's such a shame that I have this item on my kuripot-themed blog. But trust me, your every penny would be worth it. If you're interested in investing for one, read reviews about the original Naked Palette to determine which will compliment your skin tone better. Every girl needs a neutral eye shadow palette with some dark and shimmery hues on it in times you prefer a bolder look. Highlights: Buttery texture, easy to blend

• Fan brush from LandMark:  Since I've been playing with my Naked 2 palette a lot, this brush became my partner 'cause it does the job in sweeping off shadow fallouts on my cheeks. I also use it for contouring my chabelita cheekbones for a precise bronzer application. Highlights: Bristles don't shred, and it's just for P40! Check the brushes at LandMark Makati dept. store (ground floor). You can buy quality brushes at less than P150. 
  

• Angled Blush/Contour brush from Marionnaud: I have been neglecting this brush until I found out that it's perfect as a powder brush. I got disappointed before for it didn't work as a blush/contour brush for me. It cannot blend colors that well and it picks a lot of product. For powder though, it can bring you a "semi-airbrushed" and mattified look! Highlights: All Watson's outlets carry Marrionaud brushes. Retail price is approx P150.

• Wet 'n' Wild Color Icon brush in Berry Shimmer: This amazing blush is what I use whenever I wear a red lip color, or any of the red "family". Highlights: Pigmented (a little tap on the brush goes a long way), lasts long, flattering to all skin tones

• Revlon Age Defying Moisturizing Concealer - I have a serious skin problem on my under eye area - they're dry, dark, and baggy. With this concealer, I'm satisfied as far as coverage goes. Also, I love that it's not too thick and it does moisturize my under eye skin. Highlights: A tiny amount goes a long way. Comes in a squeeze tube which is very sanitary and convenient to use. Got it for 20% less at Watson's. Revlon goes on sale periodically so you might want to ask the sales attendant about their upcoming promos.  

• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup - I just fell in love with this recently! I don't wear liquid foundation on a regular basis but there are days that I want an extra coverage for my acne marks and hyper pigmentation. The shade I got from this online shop fits me perfectly. Highlights: Doesn't have a pungent smell, provides a great coverage, lightweight

•  Maybelline Baby Lips - I forgot the shade of this, I think it's in Cherry Me. Anyway, what I love about this lip balm is it provides decent moisture to my lips while leaving a sheer red tint. Perfect for the days you would opt for au naturale. Highlights: Cute packaging, affordable at P80.

•  Garnier Light Complete Whitening Cream - Okay, I'm not a fan of whitening creams but since I'm hiyang with Garnier products, I gave this one a try. I also thought this would help in correcting my acne marks for it has lemon essence in it. Highlights: Affordable at less than P100. Has sunscreen properties, somewhat reduce shine and oil. 

•  The Face Shop Style My EyeBrow brow pencil: came in the makeup loot I received as a birthday gift last year. This color looks natural on me. Highlights: Can't think of any but I love the mustache logo on it :D 

• Maybelline the Falsies Volum' Express Mascara: My Holy Grail mascara <3 Doesn't smudge all day, separates my lashes well and holds the curl. Highlights: Maybelline PH also goes on sale periodically so if you don't want to spend P400+ on this amazing mascara, ask the sales attendant about their upcoming sales. They mark this down usually 20% less during sale period.

• e.l.f. Eyelid Primer: Priming your eyelids and brow bone is important before applying pigments. There are a lot of great primers there like the famous Urban Decay Primer Potion, but I just can't imagine myself spending more than P200 for an eyelid primer. This one from e.l.f is just for P120. It does the job - makes the eyeshadow last the whole day and keeps the color's intensity. Don't expect too much though if you have very oily lids.  Highlights: Blends well, can be used as a primer before applying brow pencil, too! 

 

• Left: Aido Lipstick in shade "B":  Yes kikays, that one is an Aido lipstick. Those flimsy tubes which have shades in alphabet form are a must try, too. I was surprised that the color payoff is great. What you see is what you get. Don't expect too much in longevity as you may need to reapply a few times during the day (which I don't mind). Highlights: Doesn't have that weird plastic smell which other cheap lip products have, consistency is creamy with a little bit of shine. This shade in particular is perfect for everyday use! Plus, it's just for P50 :)

•  Right: Wet n Wild Megalast in Cherry Bomb: I FINALLY FOUND THE PERFECT SHADE OF VAMPY RED! This is more like an oxblood color. Ahhh! I can't contain my happiness when I found this on this online shop. Highlights: Very, very pigmented, long lasting, true matte. Love love this lippie! Try a dark red shade of lip color, too!

 Sume-selfie! Here I'm wearing Aido lipstick in shade "B", Wet n Wild blush in Berry Shimmer, and The Face Shop Style My Eyebrow brow pencil to shape my brows. 
 
What are your January faves? If you have questions, send me an email at reslie.valencia@gmail.com and I will get back to you asap (naks!)