From a Sale -- tiny Haul

S-A-L-E!  That four-letter word (usually printed in red) is sure to lure any sane, logical woman into defying her self-imposed shopping restrictions.  Funny but true.  I find myself falling into that trap many times over.  Like I did one afternoon when I went to hang out at Robinson's Ermita.  As soon as I entered the Padre Faura entrance, the Fanny Serrano booth greeted me.

And hey, hey, hey, how can I not take notice when that four-letter word screamed for my attention?

So here's my tiny haul.

The loot includes a dual-powder foundation and its refill, two lippies, a mono-matte eyeshadow, two blush powders, and a huge blending brush.

I got the lippies (at Php78 each) because I don't think I have those colors yet.  I've had a good experience with Fashion 21's Aqualicious Lipsticks (I got one in Little Mermaid and another in Persian Peach).  The dual-foundation was a try.  A bad one I must say because the color I got (and which was recommended to me) didn't match my skintone at all!  Anyways, I love the blushes albeit they seemed somewhat cakey (but not complaining given the price I paid for 'em), and the big blending blush which is an addition to the old Fashion 21 eyeshadow brush I long have.

Over-all, the loot was neither satisfying nor disappointing.  As any woman would perhaps agree, a haul such as mine gives a different kind of euphoria everytime.  So yes, for the measly sum, I was high and it felt soo good!

Reviews soon!

Hearting HBC!

One thing I like everytime I go to HBC is the possibility of finding something that would tickle my fancy.  And this particular visit was no exception.  Why?  Because my purchase came with a freebie!

Here's what I bought (freebie included):

(L-R) Eye-Lash Kit; Soleil l/s in Peach Ibiza, Eye Pencils in Dark Brown, and Age Defense Concealer in #2

Top: Eyebrow Pencil in Brown (PhP55); bottom: Kohl Eyeliner in Brown (PhP105)

PhP109 (approx.)

Taken under Daylight, no flash

Swatch with flash under daylight

Without flash

Taken Indoors, daylight, without flash

indoors with flash

And here's the freebie (which I doubt I'll ever use) they gave me:

(L-R) Dip Liner, Faux Lashes in regular and fancy, a mounting guide (where you're supposed to apply glue in which to mount the lashes first before you put them on), and a lash holder (that you use to pick up the lash from the mount to put on your lids)

At the back of the box is a seemingly easy application guide.

What I Like:

• About the lipstick: well-moisturized, glides easily, somewhat yummy, color goes with just about anything.
• The concealer (which I forgot to shoot apart): blends with my skintone, has a very mild smell that vanishes right away, does a good job covering up minor flaws, lasts up to six hours!
• The eyebrow pencil: very nice texture, the color goes well with my complexion and haircolor, blends well with my brows.  I have yet to try the Kohl liner.
• The Lash Kit:  The lashes by themselves are great. I didn't have to cut 'em to fit my eyes.  The fancy lash can be pretty trendy for someone younger perhaps (not for a 30something like me =).  The holder and mount did a good job of helping a newbie false-lash user like me. 

What I did not Like:

• About the lipstick: seemed somewhat frosted of which I am not much of a fan.  Otherwise, it was okay.
• The concealer: works for me so I've no qualms about it.  Afterall, it's my 3rd tube. ;-)
• Eyebrow Pencil: works for me too. No complaints.
• The Lash Kit:  since I got it for free, I can't really complain. :P

Doesn't it feel good to get something for free especially when you least expect it?  Oh heavens!  I <3 you Hortaleza!  Mmmmuah!