REVIEW: Human Heart Nature Mineral Eyeshadow in Sweet Innocence and Enchanted evening

Please welcome my swatch of the day: Human Heart Nature Enchanted Evening and Sweet Innocence Velvet Mineral Eyeshadow Palette.

From L-R, first three shades (purples) are from the Human Heart Nature Enchanted Evening palette while (the nudes) are from Human Heart Nature Sweet Innocence. Basically, each palette is designed for day and nigh-wear. But if you ask me, both can go from am to pm. As you can see, both palettes are warm and great for Filipina tones (morenas, olives and honey skin tones). Sweet Innocence would be perfect for fair skinned ladies but I would recommend caution when using Enchanted Evening if you're a mestiza.

Human Heart Nature Sweet Innocence

The shadows are a bit difficult to work with. Based on experience it chooses certain tools (brushes). You might want to use your fingers as it works well through finger application but if you ask me, it's always a better choice to blend using brushes so perhaps stick to those tools that are compatible to mineral make-up application. It comes in a very pretty packaging though, so to me the drawbacks are a bit compensated--especially with it's Beauty for a Cause factor. You should know that since these shadows use Passionfruit Seed Oil in their formulation, each palette supports a livelihood of farming communities in Davao!

Human Heart Nature Enchanted Evening

Besides being mineral make-up, Enchanted Evening and Sweet Innocence are 100% free from harmful chemicals. Unlike other mineral make-ups out there (that still carry certain toxic chemicals), these babies are completely safe. It doesn't have mineral oil, among many. For your information, mineral oil is commonly used as a binding ingredient for compact make-up and it may be a reason why your eyeshadow is silky... but it may also be the reason why you experience eye irritations and even breakouts.

If you're into dramatic colors/looks, you might not like these sets though, no mater how much "goodness" they have as it takes generous building up to achieve fabulous pigmentation with this shadows. Personally however, I like giving my skin a breather every now and then so whenever I can, I take chemical-free days for my face too (since my hair and body is almost 90% chemical free in terms of personal care products used on a daily basis).

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REVIEW: Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara

Growing in a fairy-tale-friendly environment makes it oh-so-natural for me to  be completely enamored by royalty. Kings, queens, princesses and princes are but fair game for me. They are beautiful and of course, with their blue blood, majestic; so I got really excited to hear of Lash King's arrival in the Philippines. If you have not heard of yet, yes, our tropical paradise has been graced and is now under the spell of Majolica Majorca's Lash King.

"For the longest ever, unrivaled lashes! A lengthening mascara base and super long fibers lashes towards the peak of the lash world. One coat brings on volume and fullness. Waterproof type to secure the throne."

Lash King Secret Joker

This chapter is a romantic fusion of power, passion and exclusivity. With two limited edition products: Blood  On Lip and Cheek Tint and Majoromantica Pearl Glitter Fragrance, Lash King can't be with any better company.

For this post, let me share with you my thoughts on Lash King. I'm a huge eyelash person and I can't keep mum about this any longer. Frankly, I'm a huge Maybelline mascara girl and you should not be surprised to hear me rave and rave about their Volum' Express Cat's Eye Mascara but ever since I got to try Lash King, I feel like my life has been changed. 

Because mascaras have very limited shelf life, I always try my best to not have two opened tubes at the same time. As I was still with a good tube of Cat's Eye, I went out of my way to test Lash King. Glad to say, it's worth it. In a way, the king set me free. I can now live free from the chains that I thought would bind me eternally with Maybelline's undoubtfully great mascara (Cat's Eye). Because of Lash King, I am now a changed shipper. Majolica Majorca Lash King has everything I want in a mascara--and probably everything you would want to. It's funny to remember, but I was completely floored by how Lash King delivered. It lengthened my lashes dramatically. I can't go back to anything less.

I thought it was just a marketing ploy but based on how it delivered dramatic results, it really isn't. Lash King is the king of all lashes. It can offer dramatic length (reason comes next), sultry volume, long-lasting curl and precise application. If you want doll-like lashes sans falsies, the Lash King's court should be your destination. 

Here are photos of Lash King in action. One eye obviously is bare while the other is under Lash King's spell.

Oh, let me just share another thing. Don't you just hate how mascara advertisements are so deceiving? Don't you just hate how mascara ads claim volume or length or curl with a model that we all know is wearing maybe two or three layers of false lashes? Well, it's different with Lash King. I don't know the technicalities of their ad (photo below) but based on how I experienced Lash King, the results are very honest-to-goodness extremely close to their campaign ads. So I'm happy. I like brands that value the trust I give them. I don't like being disappointed by a product.

This is the Lash King's Acrobat Catch Brush. It helps separate your lashes to avoid a clumpy look. It also effectively coats every single lash with... 5mm lash fiber. Yes, because of the Lash King's 5mm lash fibers, your natural lashes can really go the mile. For your comparison, (especially if you're Asian, listen up) a natural lash hair is approximately 5mm long too. If we do the math, Lash King can literally double the length of your fluttering lashes allowing it to catch every subject's attention. Don't worry, the lash fibers won't poke your eyes unlike other lash-fiber based mascaras! No pain BUT yes to glory!

Now don't worry if my news got you all teared-up with joy. Lash King is water-proof. It doesn't smudge at all. Based on how I used it, one layer is good but if you want to build up the volume, you can build up up to three layers of the product. Personally though, two coats are enough.

Now to let the Lash King take a bow.

What do you think? Have you tried or would you try the Lash King?

KUMIQUOTE OF THE DAY:

The great thing about life is the fact that it is yours to choose. 

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FRAGRANCE LIBRARY: Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria

I have been keeping this to self for a month or so and am deeply excited to share with you that I am launching my newest beauty tab today: Frangrance Library.

Clearly it would showcase and archive my succeeding fragrance reviews and features. With this, I hope to share with fragrance lovers my experiences in this journey of scent. Let me start it with a great fragrance by none other than Calvin Klein.

CALVIN KLEIN - Forbidden Euphoria

I believe that mystery is beauty. Ever wonder why the timeless artwork transcends varied cultures as well? It's because beauty in art is always open for interpretation by the viewer. Art achieves this by keeping a cloud of mystery above its elaborate world. The same goes with Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria, a fruity "floriental" scent developed to embody a seductive and iconic woman.

Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria  is for the confident, sophisticated and coveted women of the world.

Release date: December 2011, available in leading Department Stores
Eu de Parfum Spray 30ml Php3,398
Purchase Calvin Klein Euphoria online through this link. As of writing, it's on sale, you save almost $20 for a 100ml bottle. Thank you!

To view my Fragrance Library, visit this link.

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REVIEW: Careline Lipgloss

Coooo.

I would like to share with you my candy-colored kisses. I can easily say that these glossies are the best finds I ever discovered from our local drugstores! It's a range of glossies from Careline. They're all Php60 a pop but despite the affordability, the pigmentation of these lip glosses are dramatic. They glide like soft creamy lipsticks in a wand. They stay on the lips long. They smell good and they're not sticky, like you would normally expect from a lip gloss.

Cute how they're like test tubes! They're so handy. Oh, don't let me forget the fact that these lippies are enriched with vitamin E!

Swatches coming right up!

Now for the best part, swatches on the lips! I hear you. Swatches against an arm will not always yield similar results when applied on the lips!

My bare lips, for comparison.

My favorite among the bunch. It's a very delicious light toffee color. Notice how creamy it is.

But I know that's a nude color, so to prove their pigmentation, check out this powder pink shade.

Amazing right? It can really change things up! It's like I'm wearing anime lip color!

Here's the color of the year.

Lovely, yes?

And of course, let's not let V-day end without red kissers. This red shade has a different finish compared to the rest. It has a pearly finish.

Last but not the least, the bloodiest of 'em all. :)

If I remember it well, the line has eight colors. Would I go buy the rest of the shades from the gloss range? DEFINITELY. These items are so worth it!

Before Valentine's Day in Asia ends, I would like to give a warm and huge shout out to all of my friends online! Thank you for all the love, the comments, the follow and most importantly, the friendship! I have to admit, blogging has been among the most rewarding ventures I have ever embarked on--and it wouldn't have been so if I didn't have readers like you who make being make-up crazy worth it! :p Happy
Heart's Day! May we all share another year of fruitful love!

Much love.

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GUEST POST: Long Distance Valentine's

Getting Through Valentine’s Day in a long distance relationship


If you’re in a long distance relationship and are unable to see your special somebody on Valentine’s Day, it can be hard. It can make you question the strength of your relationship and wonder whether it’s all worthwhile. Whether your lover works away, you met them online or on holiday or for whatever reason, Valentine’s Day is a romantic holiday you want to enjoy together but sometimes it’s just not possible.
So although you can’t spend a romantic evening on your reclining loveseat with your significant other, this doesn’t mean you can't enjoy their company and celebrate exactly why you fell in love with them in the first place. There are plenty of creative and unique ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day or any romantic date such as your anniversary with your long distance lover.

Gift Ideas

A considerate and spontaneous gift is a great way of letting your lover know you’re thinking of them. From a cheap and cheeky eCard (Try from this website where I got an E-card from. If your loved one loves The Little Prince, she'd love this.- K) to something much more extravagant, your lover will appreciate the sentiment and know you’re thinking of them. If you’re feeling creative, you could make them a special mix-CD of your favourite songs or an album of photos of your favourite times together, you wearing their favourite outfits or whatever else takes your fancy. You could write them a romantic love letter which is so much more sentimental than a card and this way they’ll know exactly how you feel about them. Any of these ideas will help your lover feel like you’re there in person even though you can’t be.


(Send her flowers. Look at what I received today. -K)

Keep Talking

To keep your long distance relationship alive the best tool you have is conversation. Rather than relying on emails or text messages, have real life conversations to maintain the feeling of a fulfilling relationship. When it comes to special days like Valentine’s or your anniversary, a thoughtful and meaningful conversation can really make the difference. If you or your lover is feeling down about not being together on the special day, a few choice words can really make the situation seem much better. If phone calls are too expensive, messenger programs such as Skype and GoogleTalk are designed to ensure you can keep in contact at all times. Even better, programs like these mean you can make video calls and it’ll feel like a proper face to face conversation, which is just what you need when you’re feeling down. A quirky and creative idea for Valentine’s Day is to arrange a Skype Date. Create a romantic and inviting dinner table, set up your laptop and have a date to remember with your lover broadcast in from many miles away. This creative and fun idea will be something you never forget and cement your relationship further.


Go on Dates


This may sound like a silly idea but why not consider going on a date on your own, but with your date in spirit. With the distance between you it can be difficult to go on regular or even special dates physically, so consider doing the same things at the same time in your respective locations. The easiest and most fun way of enjoying this idea is to go and see a movie. You can both choose to see the same film at the same time in your individual locations and when you get home you can have a good thorough chat about the movie you enjoyed together despite not being in the same town. Sadly you won’t have anyone to share you popcorn with but you’ll have a shared experience to remember and add to the history of your relationship. It’s important to make time for your relationship even if it is long distance, and chatting online until 4am every morning isn’t going to satisfy you forever.

(Why not enjoy something sweet in different timezones? Bellas in the Philippines should visit nearby Max's Restaurants and enjoy their special heart-shaped treats this season. Take a photo and send some sweet note along with it. Nothing's sweeter than "Wish you were here." For news that will melt your heart, log on to www.maxschicken.com or visit Max's Facebook Page. Click on www.facebook.com/maxscornerbakery to sign up for Max’s Corner Bakery’s fan page. -K)

Feeling Flash

Perhaps you’ve had a windfall or are just feeling spontaneous. If so, surprise your lover in person. Even if you can only manage one night or one hour, the effort involved will truly show your lover how much they mean to you and hopefully, the feeling will be reciprocated. Of course this isn’t for every year but perhaps it’s the kind of gesture which will take your relationship to the next level. 


Enjoying Valentine’s Day can be hard if you’re in a long distance relationship but there are ways and means round the problem and you can make it as memorable as you want with just a little effort. 


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 

Amelia Harper is a freelance writer and researcher from London. She enjoys writing about all topics but has special interests in relationships, health and beauty. She has written for many publications both online and in print. In her spare time she likes to spend time in her garden, travel and visit her friends and family.

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SHOPPING: Acrylic Organizer Sale!

Some would say I'm on a roll ;p I've been organizing my makeup and so far I'm having a blast! Then one lazy Sunday afternoon, as I was browsing Amazon.com, I saw these amazing products on sale... and I mean sale! Oh my god, huge savings! 

I know none of you would buy a $300 acrylic case so I think it's very tempting to give in to this deal I found. What a waste if you let it pass! From $300 to $74! I'm losing my mind! It's perfect for palettes, blushes and pretty much everything!

   

 Oh my god, so here's another. You save $90! It's $44 from $135! Gah. This one's perfect if you want to separate your single shadows from the palettes. Or you might want to use the four small drawers to organize your gloss collection! Even eye pencils!

 

I love Home and Wine! My gosh, from $250 to $71! This is a jewelry case (notice the cabinets on the side?) Who says your accessory organization shouldn't match your cosmetics?

   

What do you think of these deals? If you're getting them get them soon cause stocks are few. Happy shopping!

Guess what product I'm reviewing next!!

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EVENT: Summer is More Fun with Nivea Sun - Nivea 7 Summer Wonders

Experienced one of those "lazy weather" days today. I miss having no work on a Sunday. Sundays used to be my favorite day of the week cause it meant rest for me. Oh, how things change.

Few nights ago I attended Nivea Sun's Summer Party at Skye Lounge at Bonifacio High Street. I'm so psyched to have attended the first Summer Party of the year! I love Summer, of all seasons and Nivea's always ahead in launching my favorite season!

By Mikki Galang

Skye Lounge was a lovely venue. It was a relatively cold evening but it's easy to manage when you're with warm company. (From L-R: Shen, Marj, Val--hi girls!) I really love Marj's "cover-up". I wasn't able to look at it closely but it was like a modern and sheer kimono. :D

Jaime Sanico of Nivea Sun, with Shen.

I was being giggly and naughty with Earth most of the evening though. 

We were seated at the very front table and before the fashion show proper, we took notice of how the carpet looked like fake grass. Then Earth went on with cute shoe pictures. I took mine and took hers. Her pointed flats were cute!

It was a fun fun FUN event! Nivea Sun kicked off summer with a press preview of their upcoming Facebook Application-slash-contest-slash-campaign. Everything's happening by March 1 but don't skip a beat and like Nivea Philippines now so you'd be updated with what's to happen!

Nivea Sun, named as the world's number 1 in sun protection, partnered with the Department of Tourism in promoting Philippines as the ultimate FUN summer destination. Yes, they partnered with the recently launched "it's more fun in the Philippines" DOT campaign. This 2012, Nivea Sun, in partnership with DOT, will be declaring the 7 Summer Wonders of our country! If you have a favorite Summer destination, soon will be its time to shine! Frankly, with the many beautiful destinations in our country, I'm sure naming just 7 would be a bit of a task so while waiting for the application, you can try to narrow down your votes!

But before you do that, be inspired by Charina Sarte's swim wear collection created especially for Nivea Sun! I really like the colors of the swimsuits here!

Did you enjoy the show? Sorry my camera's so heavy and I was holding it with one hand so there's a little bit of shakiness come the latter portion of the show.


Here's the swimwear collection for the ladies! Congratulations Nivea and Charina!

By Mikki Galang

The designer, Charina Sarte, for best in hotness.

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