There's something special about hair... Our relationship with it is so complex that it often reflects much of how we feel or what situation we find ourselves in. Happy or sad... Heartbroken or in love. Some may wear it a certain way according to profession or convenience while some use it for self-expression. For me, going red was simply a chance to say yes to a different me.

  Some members of the Davao Bloggers Society volunteered as models for Hairs and Nails' collection for the MBEX. I was one of the participants and was assigned to Ms. Gheena Tolentino. Initially, I wanted to have the usual style with subtle changes to color but halfway through, I just thought to myself that this is a chance to say yes to something new and, in a way, celebrate joining DBS. Last year, I decided to reinvent myself by coloring my hair for the first time, now, I just want to have fun.

  I was hesitant but Ms. Gheena was very forthcoming and nice about the experience. She would tell us about what she had in mind but would not be forceful about things we were not open to. She wanted to do a full fringe in red for me. No, not the usual auburn shade--- vibrant red. I still can't believe I agreed, but I'm glad I did.





  Different was what I wanted and different was what I got. In pictures, my hair looks like a solid burgundy but in person, you can see the vibrant red coursing as highlights through my wine colored mane. Up close, they look red hot and unique. My daughter is totally crazy about my new look. She even asked if she could have the same hairdo as her mommy.



   Above is a close up of my motd and Ms. Gheena's fringed and vibrant red creation. We modeled our new look as Ms. Gheena talked about the collection. Later with Sir Buddy, they explained why Olaplex is such a godsend to stylists as it protects the client's hair from damage. Using Olaplex enables them to push the hair further to better engage the stylist's creativity as well as deliver great results to the client.

 We all had fun and learned a lot from the event and our stylists. It gave us a chance to step out of our comfort zones and embrace change.

  Thank you, DBS, Hairs and Nails, Sir Buddy Congson, Ms. Gheena, and Kuya Belnor for the beautiful experience. Here's to new hair, new life! Thank you, Elgon Philippines, Beauty Lane Philippines, Olaplex Philippines, and Hairs and Nails!

  Thanks for visiting my blog and may the glam be with us always! :)

  Hi, guys! Sorry it took so long to put out another Colourpop Lippie review, I was waiting for more lippies to add to my ultrametallics from mommyfindsdavao's owned by Ms. Crystal Fernandez. I got four Colourpop Ultrametallics and One Ultramatte from her shop at Abreeza. The shades are Lights Out, Pyt, J.I.C., and Flitter for the metallics and Bad Habit for the matte. I also got a Colourpop Ultramatte  lippie in the shade Drive-In from all_about_authentic on IG.


  I've used the Ultramattes for my motds but just had test swatches for the metallics. I just haven't had enough time to figure out an motd with them and when I do, I always seem to forget to use them. I'm just used to mattes, I suppose.

  For the Ultramattes, Bad Habit is a wine colored lippie very similar to more better but lighter. The formula is not as drying as the typical ultramatte and glides on beautifully without a hitch. Drive-in, also a matte is a deep magenta that's similar to LASplash Smitten Mousse in the shade bewitched. It has that typical Ultramatte texture that is drying and has a velvet matte appearance once dry. It also photographs beautifully. I think it's a very wearable violet shade.

  Now for the Ultrametallics, they look similar but have slight differences in tone and texture. They also seem more lightweight on the lips, less opaque, and do not have the same strong acrylic scent of Zebra and Maneater. Lights Out is a bronze-gold mix that glides on well, not drying but may require two coats to get its true color. PYT is a more brass with very slight green undertone that has the best texture and opacity of the four. It also does not emphasize the lines of the lips like the other three. J.I.C. is a pale pink metallic that just looks a bit like a frosted pink gloss than a lipstick. It reminds me of Estee Lauder's Pink Parfait lippie that has very sheer coverage. It would certainly look great on top of a pink or purple lippie. Flitter is a pretty metallic peach or a very faint copper shade. It stands out because of its peachy color but has a tendency to be streaky on the lips. You will need about 2-3 coats to achieve the same effect as the swatch above. The wand I got for my tube of flitter might be a factor since it doesn't seem to be taking as much product as the other metallics.

  All in all, these are great additions to my growing Colourpop collection. If you ever feel like getting them, I usually get my colourpop fix from mommyfindsdavao or all_about_authentic on IG. I hope you found this post helpful. May the glam be with you! :)

  Hey, Beautiful! I have five new Colourpop Lippie Products for this post. I also have more makeup product reviews coming up and I hope you tune in for the other September additions I've added to my stash.

  Hello, Beautiful! I just want to share my BeautyMNL experience with you. I was handpicked to give the site a test run and I jumped at the chance to score some brand new beauty items while learning how transactions with the site worked. I've heard about Beauty MNL before but haven't availed of their services mainly because I was used to buying from IG sellers and physical stores, not shop sites. I initially thought it would be tricky, but it's actually more straightforward than I thought.

  After accessing BeautyMNL, I immediately noticed how organized they've put together their site. If you have a particular brand or product in mind, they actually make it easy for you to locate the item. I love the fact that they have product reviews from buyers because I can find out about the product right there and then without having to go through so many outside the site. I personally like reading reviews because they are personal experiences with the product and not promotional descriptions that often just give you its pros and often just gloss over the cons.

  Having just received a big makeup haul from my parents, I decided to order beauty tools for this site's haul. Being a fan of Morphe Brushes, I browsed the shop for a blending brush and found the  Morphe M519 . They sell other Morphe brushes on the site too which, quite frankly, has guaranteed a future visit from me for their Morphe M438 once they've restocked it. My next item was the Swan Egg Blender. I'm looking for a generic dupe for the egg sponge I use for my concealer so I really hope it works out. The last item I ordered was the Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Sheets which you can get here: Biore Cleansing Oil Sheets. I've always been curious about this product but never really got the chance to buy them until I came across the product on Beauty MNL. I really love Biore's Micellar Water, so I have a feeling that I'm going to enjoy these sheets as well. I can't wait to try them on my eyeshadow and mascara laden MOTDs.

  Payment and checkout was a breeze as it was easy to understand and the site showed you the breakdown of your order. Another thing I liked? Their wide selection of beauty products as well as the discounts and fabulous deals on selected items. They also indicate product availability so it eliminates having to bother anybody to ask if they have stuff on stock.

  My Order was shipped on September 9 and it arrived today, which is the 12th. This is often the case for provincial deliveries and I often get my packages from Manila-based sellers in 3-5 days.




  I just love the packaging. Its resealable bag looks neat and keeps the products safely inside. It also contains the delivery receipt that shows you what you ordered. I appreciate this extra step because you actually have your purchases on paper and you don't have to pop open your email to check your invoice in case you've forgotten about the products you're supposed to get. The fact that they've chosen to use packaging with the site's name makes it seem all the more professional. Often, I just get my products bundled in generic cellophane and bubble wrap.


  These are my much-awaited ordered products and I just can't wait to try them out on my next MOTD. Inside the resealable bag, they came protected in bubble wrap and I got them in pristine condition. Can I just say that the blending brush feels so soft? I've been brushing it acros my wrist since I got it. I'm just so happy that I finally have a site to get my Morphe brushes from.

 Hello, gorgeous people! I waited until I got seven new shades to blog about my current favorite lippy brand so that I have enough swatches and to try them out before I gave you a mini review. If you're thinking of buying any of these shades, I hope this post will help you. For the Colourpop Ultramatte, the newest additions to my growing collection are Creeper, Rooch, Chi, Clueless, and Cheap Thrills and for the Ultrametallics are Zebra and Man Eater.

 Creeper is a true red that gives you that classic red lip look that goes well with perfectly lined but minimally done eyes. This is a wonderful red matte to use in the famous Parisian look that suits just about everybody. Rooch and Chi are actually part of Kae Pop Karreuche x Colourpop Collection, a collaboration with Karreuche Tran that reflects her everyday glam style. The three lippies in this line are namely Kae (which I've featured on my last Colourpop blog), Rooch, and Chi. They are all matte and are on the brown/ warm side. Rooch is the darkest of the bunch. An almost brown with a hint of red lipstick. It is definitely a bold color and may seem too unnerving to wear for those who prefer safe colors but I personally think it's a beautiful color. For those going for a strong, or even goth look, this is a wonderful dark red. Tip: When you feel intimidated by a lip color, wear it around the house until you get used to it. I find that a big part of how the product looks on you is how confident you feel about wearing it. Play around with it. It's makeup. Have fun! Challenge yourself every now and then to move out of your comfort zone. Rooch is a vampy red that may look too dark to pull off but once you figure out  how to wear these bold lips, it's a game changer. I like softly smoking my eyes and contouring with this lippy. Chi is currently my favorite nude. It looks lovely when used with a dramatic cut crease or earthy smokey eyes. Clueless is a soft innocent pink and will work well with both light and dramatic eye makeup. This is a great everyday pink. It's a versatile nude pink that you can wear with any look. Cheap Thrills reminds me of Colourpop Stingraye and Lumiere 2. It's the tiniest bit more purple than both colors. It works best with plum or pink themed makeup and is subtle enough to be used during the day. But hey, if you love lippies as much as I do, there are no day or night lippies. There are only lippies you choose to rock for that very moment.

 In general, Ultramattes can be very drying. You will definitely need to prep your lips before using them and moisturize  after. I just love the sexy true matte effect these lippies give and the fact that they are practically unscented is a plus. They last through the day and are budge proof except when you've eaten something greasy.  :)

The Ultramettalics are such great additions to the Colourpop family. I own other brands that are metallics but these lippies are SERIOUSLY metallic and opaque. Zebra is a darker brown and bronze than Man Eater which is more peach and gold. They are easy to apply and look gorgeous with either the matte or the dewy highlighted look. The one thing I don't like about these metallics is the scent and taste. I find that even with different brands, it usually has that faint chemical smell similar to lacquer and ever so slightly bitter. I also have this experience with LaSplash in Ghoulish. It basically smells like paint. I get this even with my Estee Lauder Tiger Eye, even with the added fragrance. It's not a deal breaker. If you want opaque metallic lips these are nice. You should probably hold off on the kisses, though, when you 're wearing them. They aren't as budge proof, but they are also not as drying as the Ultramatte line.



 One improvement that could be made with these lippies is to keep the Colourpop labels from fading. I'm currently using only mattes and metallics so it's fairly easy to tell them apart. I imagine it would be a bit harder when you add satins in the mix. You would need to look at the bottom sticker to be able to tell. Hopefully they're still there. I'd advise you to reinforce the sticker with tape once they start to peel off. Again, not a deal breaker but rather, a pet peeve for OC me. I love labels and I like being to tell apart products from each other. Hopefully, they do manage to take care of this disappearing label problem in the future.

 So there you have it, my Colourpop lippy additions. If you're looking for these shades and planning a purchase, I hope this post was helpful. Thank you for taking the time to visit my page and I hope you have a nice day! May the glam be with you! :)