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 Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon (top to bottom- Stay Exceptional, Lead the Way, Treat Yourself, and Own Your Empire)


Hi, Glamazons! I haven't had a minute to myself lately so I haven't had much time to write. One of the recent makeup haul  I've been dying to write about is the Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon line. I've only purchased four of the shades they have but I think I've got the neutrals, reds, and pinks covered with my choices. Curious about these babies? Read on!

The Packaging

Each lippy comes in a sleek, retractable, pen-type packaging with a cap. It also has a removable bottom that holds a sharpener. I love this type of packaging because it makes lipstick applications more precise and they don't take up too much space in your bag. 


This pencil type packaging has a detachable bottom piece that holds the sharpener

The Shades

Own Your Empire

A bright scarlet shade that has a blue undertone. This shade reminds of me of Riri Woo from Mac but isn't as drying as the usual matte reds I'm used to.

Treat Yourself

A vibrant fuchsia that demands attention. While this shade may not be for the faint of heart, it certainly looks great on the lips. I like using minimal eye makeup and letting this lippy be the star of my motd. This is actually my favorite shade of the four. 

Stay Exceptional

A nude pink with a slightly purple undertone. This shade reminds me of Colourpop's Lumiere 2 and looks great on most skintones. This is my go to nude as of the moment.

Lead the Way

A nude rosey mauve that may be the best choice for gals who favor neutral motds. 

Pros

>The formula feels light on the lips and has a satin feel when applied but sets into a lovely velvet matte

>Pen type packaging makes it easier to apply and it certainly looks cute. Sharpener is a definite plus to keep those edges crisp

>Long wearing. As long as you don't eat oily food, they pretty much stay in place all day.

>Affordable at 299 pesos each

>Has a subtle cocoa-vanilla scent. I prefer unscented but I this subtle scent is much better than products with waxy and alcohol laden scents.

>Easier to remove than the Superstay Matte Ink 

>Does not dry out my lips as much

Cons

>Tip is soft and if you don't make sure it's pointy, you can have smudged edges. 

>While it may be easier to remove, the lippies can still leave a faint stain on the lips

>Not completely transfer proof

At this point I'm just nitpicking because I really love these lippies. 


Swatches and Application

These lipsticks go on smoothly and they appear the same as the shade of their pen's packaging when swatched. I personally prefer going light on the eyeshadows for Own Your Empire and Treat Yourself because their colors pack a punch and they really bring the attention to your lips. I like the dramatic winged liner for them just to round up the look. For the neutral tones, you can wear a bolder look but they also work well with light makeup. 

I find that the best way to apply it is to layer it on until you get the opacity you want. I don't recommend rubbing your lips together while it's still fresh from the tube because it makes the product look uneven. Simply apply until you get the level of opacity you want and let it set. You can blot or press your lips together once the product has dried a bit.



 
Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon swatches

Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon when worn


Is it longwearing? Yes. For as long as you're not eating anything oily or if you're careful, the product stays on without any touch ups. It doesn't bleed out of the drawn area and the line stays crisp if you don't mess with it. There's some product transfer when you drink or eat but not a whole lot. I find that when the lippy becomes uneven, you can just press your lips together, it will even out some of the color. Unlike with the matte liquid lipsticks, layering over the older application won't cause any caking.

All in all, this is definitely a lip product I would recommend to all you glamazons. They're matte, vibrant, and kind on the lips. 

Thanks for dropping by and may the glam be with you always! :)


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Today's makeup beat

Hi, Glamazons! I created this motd to test out Snody as my skin prep, My Skin Breathe as my primer, and Loreal Infallible Fresh Wear to see how my look will hold up with the combo of products for a typical day I  have full makeup on.


This look lasted for about 8 hours without touch ups, 1 snack and dinner.

Wear test


The products I used for this look are:

Skin Prep: Snody Propolis, My Skin Breathe
Brows: Missha, Careline Better Than Basic Brow Liner, Naturactor Coverface
Eye: ABH Subculture, Estee Lauder Mascara, EB Advance Eyeliner,
Base: Loreal Infallible Fresh Wear, Bench Daily spell, Hoola bronzer Becca Moonstone
Lips:  Colourpop Beeper Maybelline Rich Wine
Setting Spray: Human Nature Rosewater

After 8 hours

Just applied Motd 


So this is the look I went with for this post. Eight hours for an motd is pretty great for me and if you want to recreate the look, just check out the products I used.

Thanks for dropping by and may the glam be with you always!


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Hi, Glamazons! I finally got my hands on the 3 highlighters from Vice Cosmetics. I've been curious about them but they're always sold out online and in my area. I was just about ready to lose hope of getting them when I managed to snag them while I was in SM Lanang a few weeks ago.


The Vice Cosmetics highlighters come in 3 shades: Shining, Shimmering, and Splendid.


Vice Cosmetics Highlighters come in  small plastic compacts in a fuchsia metallic finish that are sturdy and beautiful 

These highlighters come in fun, cute, and edgy packaging with Vice Ganda's star tattoo trademark embossed on the surface of the product. They are fine-milled and quite blendable when swatched.

These highlighters can be a little powdery right off the palette but when blended well, they give a nice and dewy sheen on the skin.




Vice Cosmetics Highlighters when swatched


For your reference, I've decided to rummage through my highlighter collection and find similar products you might be familiar with so you can get a better idea of how they actually look.


Shining- Champagne gold highlighter that gives the wearer a warm-toned glow. I would use this for the bronze goddess look or with motds that use a warm palette of colors. It looks similar to Maybelline's Master Chrome in Molten Gold but slightly more peachy and warmer in tone.


Vice Cosmetics Shining swatched beside Maybelline Master Chrome in Molten Gold


Shimmering- A frosted Pink glow that looks stunning on top of blush. It's a flattering rose gold that I think works well with both simple everyday makeup and cool-toned totally snatched motds. This shade is similar to Maybelline's Master Chrome Molten Rose Gold shade. They both have that lovely pomelo undertone.


Vice Cosmetics Shimmering swatched beside Maybelline Master Chrome in Molten Rose Gold


Splendid- I would describe this as an Icy silver shade that works well with cool toned motds. It reminds me of Becca's Moonstone. It has very little difference in tone when swatched side by side. This shade is my fave for my noseline, inner corners of the eyes and on top of my cupid's bow.


Vice Cosmetics Splendid swatched beside Becca Moonstone


All three highlighters are fine-milled and give you that blinding, dewy- almost wet look when blended into the skin.


Shining when worn


 Shimmering when worn

Splendid when worn


They don't have chunky glitters. They are easy to blend and quite buildable. These highlighters are so wearable and work great for both everyday motds and glam looks for any skin tone. Although I imagine it would depend on the look  you are going for and your personal preferences.

The price point is amazing. At 149 pesos per compact, these babies are a steal!

The only negative I can say is the fact that they are usually sold out but that's not really a bad thing. It only means they're THAT good! These are so far the best highlighters I've tried at this price.

I would recommend this to glamazons who can't live without the blinding or lit from within element in their motds but would prefer something affordable. Quality-wise, these highlighters are the bomb!

Thanks for stopping by and may the glam be with you always! 😍😍😍

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 "With our newest lineup of competitive, reliable and high quality products, 2019 will definitely be a big year for ASUSPRO and our business partners"
                                                                                --- George Su, ASUS PHilipines Country Manager

 ASUS invited Davao Bloggers Society to its ASUSPRO Socials Night on June 21, 2019 at Dusit D2 Davao and we were introduced to an array of products designed for business productivity. This heralds ASUSPRO's presence in MIndanao with its fortified partnership with VST ECS Philippines.

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  The ASUSPRO lineup of commercial notebooks and desktop is now out on the market. Visit ASUS Philippines for more information. 

  ASUS combines great aesthetics and functional durability with competitive prices. It is no wonder that they are ranked as one of Forbes' Global 2000 Top Regarded Companies,Thomson Reuters' Top 100 Global Tech Leaders and Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies. With its smart innovations and practical solutions to business IT needs, it comes as no surprise that they are the chosen brand of thriving businesses and businessmen today. With this year's lineup, 2019 is definitely going to be a big year for ASUSPRO and their business partners.






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   Hi, Glamazons! Our DBS fam was invited to the EB Beauty Fiesta Davao event and we had such a magical time with the brand. Ever Bilena chose to celebrate its Davao leg with a modern ethnic theme. We were encouraged to wear outfits with modern takes on our beautiful Filipino/Mindanaoan heritage. I was personally excited to be part of Ever Bilena's event because I believe this brand has empowered many by making quality beauty products accessible to everybody at a price that can't be beat.

  I refer to Ever Bilena as the average Filipina's first makeup. It's affordable and available in almost all the stores we go to. Malls, grocery stores, drugstores, and convenience stores, they all carry Ever Bilena products. I know so many of my friends in college loved this brand and some of my readers have asked me about their products in the recent years. Being the makeup junkie that I am, I happily obliged and purchased various EB and Careline products for research. I never expected to become such a big fan of the brand but with the improvements and additions they've made, it's hard not to fall inlove with their new makeup line. 

 For my personal preparations for the EB Beauty Fiesta Davao, I got the EB Advance Uncover 2 palette, Eyeconic Palette in Mixed Metals, the EB LTD liquid lipstick in Moody Merlot, Careline Best Brows, Careline Brow Gel in Biscuit, the Careline Graph-Ink Liner, EB Advance Glow Out Highlighter in Strobe, and the Ever Bilena Super Curl waterproof mascara. For my outfit, I went with a black wrap top and a skirt with an an ethnic trim.

Ever Bilena and Careline products I used for the night


  I decided on a dramatic burgundy-gold cut crease. Initially, my husband was worried that I might not be able to pull it off because it's not a look I do a lot and suggested I just do the usual motd I knew I was good at. But I just couldn't pass up the chance to go big on a look. I wanted a challenge. For me, beauty events are perfect opportunities to explore and showcase your skills and the products.

My burgundy and gold cut crease motd

  Ever Bilena has really stepped up its game. I find that their makeup quality has improved significantly since my college days and their range of products has expanded with the times to pique and hold the interest of beauty enthusiasts like me. The Uncover 2 and Eyeconic palettes have really exceeded my expectations and I really believe it is at par with so many of the great brands I've been buying but at a much affordable price. Blendability is great. Color payoff is amazing. Staying power is awesome. What more could you ask for?

  Guess what? The look I created bagged me the Binibining EB Advance award for the night. This win is for all the women I have always represented in my journey as a beauty blogger. Always remember that you are beautiful at any age, color, weight, or shape you are in. To those who have ever felt alone, unimportant, invisible, and unpretty--- this win is for you. I am 37, overweight, dark, and a mom of 2 and I am still learning the value of self-love. May this win remind us that we matter. May we always believe that we are beautiful. May we always be unafraid to be seen and heard. May we always choose to shine and stand out with the gifts we've been given.


A winning moment for the women I write for in my beauty blogging journey. Picture with Ms. Olivia Padilla, Ever Bilena marketing manager to my left and Ms. Creole David, EB Advance brand Manager to my right. Photo by Miel Laquindanum of Caramielrush


  So this is how my look faired throughout the night. I finished putting on my full face at around 2 PM and the look survived til midnight for our small gathering with close friends.

No retouch beauty with Ever Bilena

  Ever Bilena, especially the EB Advance line, is a brand I would definitely recommend to all my glamazon readers. I appreciate the brand's commitment to provide each Pinoy the products they want at an affordable price. They have expanded from cosmetics, to bath and body care, fragrances, and styling products and this range really gives them an edge over other brands in the market. After 35 successful years, the brand has not just proven itself as one of the leading Pinoy brands out there but a brand that cares about the specific needs of the Filipino consumers.

  Thank you for dropping by and may the glam be with you always! :)

  







  

  

  




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