Hi, Glamazons! Ready for another beauty review? For this post, I'm going to review the cheek and lip products sent over by Mary Kay and I am just so excited to tell you about them. Having seen so many changes in the formulations in the makeup available to us these days, I have wondered how Mary Kay cosmetics has evolved since I last tried their products. 

  They sent me a package containing 3 Cheek and Lip Sticks and 6 Liquid Lip Colors. I used the products for over 2 weeks just so I can tell you how they worked for me.


Mary Kay At Play Lip & Cheek Sticks

  These cute tubes of vibrant colors may seem intimidating to use but while they do pack a punch once swatched, they actually blend quite nicely onto the skin. I've always found it rather daunting to apply tints because they either don't show up on my morena skin or they come off looking patchy. With these cheek and lip sticks, I did not have any difficulty achieving the look I wanted.

  The formula blends amazingly well and you can control how pigmented or subtle the shades appear on your skin and lips. It doesn't emphasize the dry patches on my face and lips and actually feels wonderful on the skin.

  It is worth noting that these color sticks look better with minimal makeup on. I really like the fresh and dewy look I get when I use it with only a tinted moisturizer. The creamy blush/ lippy just makes the color appear more natural on skin without layers of foundation. These pigments are buildable so you can go as subtle or as bold as you want.

  I like swiping it on my cheeks then buffing it on gently with a kabuki brush. I find that when you use this beauty tool, it just sits better on the skin and it doesn't look like you've been slapped silly to get that rosy glow.

  The Mary Kay At Play Lip & Cheek sticks come in three shades. Namely Peach Pop, Pinkin' Out Loud, and Razzleberry. Depending on the shade you want, whether it's a warm coral, a cool fuschia, or a muted wine, there's a lip & cheek stick perfect for you. Personally, I love all three shades.



  These babies apply more like lip balm than lipstick. On the cheeks, they appear more like tint or a natural flush than the usual blush available. They feel creamy, light, and moisturizing on the skin. This is a welcome change from the drying tints and lipsticks I am used to.

  If I had to point out anything negative about the products, it would be the fact that they aren' t long wearing especially if you have oily skin like mine. This, however, isn't a deal breaker for me because this problem can be easily remedied by prepping the skin with primer before application and setting it with a little powder. A quick retouch is also very easy to do because the product is so easy to blend.

  The product has a slightly waxy scent (think crayons) which some may find off-putting but I honestly don't think this is a problem because it reminds me of natural beeswax. I personally don't notice the smell all that much.

  You may find that the product has a tendency to settle in the lines of your lips (especially with Peach Pop) but a quick fix for me is blotting out the first application with a tissue then dotting on the pigment over your lips with your fingers. 

  All in all the Mary Kay At Play Cheek & Lip Sticks can be a wonderful additions to your makeup collection. I would recommend it to those who prefer minimal makeup and just want that healthy, dewy flush instead of the full makeup look. I think it would be a perfect gift to college students, or that friend who just wants a subtle motd.

  Each Cheek & Lip Stick retails for P499.


Mary Kay At Play Liquid Lip Color


  I'm really quite impressed with the Mary Kay At Play line and I certainly see myself buying the other bold shades I haven't tried from their Liquid Lip Colors. These fab finds are available through Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants. 

  Not sure which shades to get? You can try the Makeup Muse beauty app to help you choose which shades work for you. You can download it for free on your phone.

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

 Each Becca Golden Glow Trio comes with three mini compacts in the shades Champagne Pop, Opal, and Moonstone. 



   Champagne Pop is a yellow gold tone with a very subtle peachy-pink undertone. Among the three, I find that this my personal favorite. Light enough to give fair skinned glamazons that golden glow and warm enough to make warmer skintones glisten like satin in the light. This shade is a Becca x Jaclyn Hill collaboration. This is the highlighter that made me fall in love with highlighters in general.



  Opal is a described as the universally flattering highlighter with a light pink pearl shade that works really well with warm or darker skintones. It reflects back as more of a white gold sheen than yellow.




Moonstone is the lightest and coolest shade among the three. It would certainly look great on fair skin but would still work on darker skintones as well. I would definitely gravitate towards it if I'm using cool toned colors for my motd. Slate grays and silver would work well with this highlighter. It is renders its sheen in a pale, incandescent glow.

  If I had to mention any cons regarding these highlighters, it would be the fact that they are pricier than the usual highlighters I have. They aren't available in the local market and you usually have to order them online. Thankfully, Sephora carries Becca products so this shouldn't be an issue. Lastly, I find that they are extra fragile compared to my other highlighters. I have had to repair my full size Chamapagne Pop after I made the mistake of checking it in my luggage when we flew to Manila. I would suggest, carrying it in your in the safety of your purse/ makeup bag when you travel. This set makes travelling with Becca more convenient as the smaller, solid packaging makes it easier to secure the product.

I would definitely recommend the Becca Golden Glow Trio to my fellow Glamazons. It lets you experience the bestselling shades of this beautiful line of highlighters without breaking the bank and their size makes them easy to take along for touch ups (although I've never had to do so with Becca).

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

Hi, Glamazons! I just did a mini unboxing of the EB Advance Glow Out Highlighters. I've attached the video below for you to see how it looks swatched on my arm and on my face.

Hi, Glamazons! My Skin Origins just launched their newest skincare additions on October 20, 2018. I'm so happy to be one of the first to them and to be present during their product launch. 

They released four new products and repackaged our favorite Brightening Pore Minimizer Toner for a fresh new look in a beautiful see-through bottle.



I got mine a few days before the official launch and after a week of using them, I can already see a beautiful difference.

During and after giving birth, my chloasma/melasma was so bad that I stopped taking pictures and being active on social media. I wasn't really feeling up to doing motdd  and beauty posts because I had to ride out most of my skin issues during pregnancy and I felt that there was so much work to be done with my skin after delivery. My neck, underarms  and face were having hyperpigmentation and acne scar issues that weighed heavily on my self-esteem. There were days when I even avoided looking at the mirror because there were so much of the marks and darkened areas I had to contend with. After I got the go signal for starting my skincare regimen, I went for the products that would speed up skin renewal and lighten my problem areas.  After 2 weeks, the Ultra White Set together with the Power Whitening Bar and Pore No More really improved my skin's appearance. Weeks later, the new products were launched and they were supposed to target my specific skin problems. They are indeed so much different than the products I've been using and I really love the packaging they come in.

How do I use these products? First, I use the Brightening Pore Minimizer to prep my skin after cleansing with Pore No More. Then I gently tap Stay (the serum) onto my face and neck until it's absorbed. At night, I use Preserve as my night cream and it dries into a demi matte finish and I set everything with Hydrate. I always wake up with smooth and supple skin when I use them at night. During the day, I use the Pore Brightening Minimizer and Stay just like my nightly routine but switch out Preserve with Breathe. Breathe is lightweight tinted sunscreen/skincare product that has color adapt technology.  I like using this as my primer for my motds. It doesn't have the usual gray cast you might expect from a product with spf. After Breathe has set on my face, I either use Hydrate to set it for makeup free days or put on some makeup then set with Hydrate.

A week after following this routine, my acne scars on the cheeks are barely noticeable now and the dark spots on my face and neck have lightened significantly. I plan to stick with this new skincare routine indefinitely because it helps me achieve the canvas I want for my motds.

Check these products out for yourself at any My Skin Origins Branch here in Davao City. They have one in Jacinto and one in Matina. You may also order their products at the My Skin Origins online store.

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