Product Review: Jazzy Collections Compact Cream Foundation

Hi everyone! Hope you're all having a great weekend! :)

I don't know if anyone noticed (I don't want to assume that someone is constantly checking on my posts!) but I just can't seem to post everyday since I am working on night shift. I hope you understand ladies. :)

Anyways, let's now proceed on today's product review. Shall we? *wink

Yes, it's the Jazzy Collections Compact Cream Foundation in CF-04. I bought this last month at SM Fairview Department Store and it costs Php550 ($12) if my memory serves me right, sorry I'm quite forgetful..ugh! And I don't have the box anymore, I immediately put it in trash mainly because I don't keep boxes or whatever packaging...that's just me. hmm. But if you're really curious of what it looks like, it's just a plain black box with some information about the ingredients. With regard to the price, I admit I was kinda hesistant to try this product when I looked at the price tag. haha! Luckily, I've encountered a very accommodating SA, I guess she felt that I'm a customer who needs to be fully convinced on the product before I give in. So, she offered to do a makeover on me and that was my first! haha. I was wearing my Ever Bilena Studio Finish Stick Foundation that time so she managed to remove my makeup first. I told her that I'm looking for a foundation that won't cake up and taaaddaaaah! I've found what I'm looking for! I love the way she treats the customers, by the way.

Let's now take a look at the quality...

The first picture is the swatch of the foundation with 2 swipes. Second picture has no product at all. Take a look at the scar, have you seen it? Please excuse my green (large) veins! Washing dishes is my favorite household chore! LOL Seriously, look at the impressive coverage! This foundation reduced the appearance of the scar.

Here is the proof of its ammaaazzinnnggg coverage. The left side of my right hand has the product and the right part has no product at all. See the difference?

I am also using this on my dark circles since this foundation can double up as a concealer. <3

What I love:

• this foundation truly has a high coverage
• matte and not oily on the skin
• very soft on the skin and has a powdery texture
• the shade absolutely matches my skintone
• can reduce the appearance of scar / blemishes and conceal dark circles
• doesn't cake up/ melt even on very humid weather , good for oily skin
• lasts about 8 hours until I see minimal fading
• doesn't transfer
• looks natural, not too heavy on the skin
• very easy to blend
• a little goes a long way, very economical!
• no breakouts, doesn't clog pores
• no unusual smell/odor

Neutral:

• the price is justifiable with the quality of this foundation, it's not that affordable but I can say, It's worth it! *wink

What I hate:

        N-O-N-E!

Verdict: 

       I am in love with this foundation! This is one of my favorites!!!

Ladies, have you tried this foundation yet? Have you found your HG foundation already? Feel free to post your thoughts about it! :)

TWENTY TWO DAYS before MY 24th

Hi everyone! How's your day going so far? Hope you are all doing good. :)

Was there a time when you actually got a to-buy-list without any idea when you could finally afford them? I'm referring to girly stuff like makeup (hell yeah!) , maybe shoes, bags or perhaps dresses and some tops. In my case, I have my makeup wishlist (more of a birthday wishlist!) haha. Since it's been my past time lately to check out reviews on beauty products, I usually take note of those that are worth buying. Hmmm!

Three days ago, I've purchased Maybelline Clear Smooth Aqua Gel Foundation in Natural Beige.

I got this for Php345.00 in SM Department Store. I was actually looking for an everyday foundation that is oil-free, since my main problem is having oily T-zone. So, I really hope that this will help lessen the oiliness particularly on my nose. Awww.

Here, I just wanna share with you SOME of the products on my WISHLIST. *wink

• Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream - I'm sure you all heard about this famous Korean BB Cream, a lot are raving about its excellent coverage plus can keep oiliness at bay
• K-Palette Zero Kuma Cover Control Concealer- Have you heard about this magnificent concealer? I've learned that this will absolutely hide your (DARK) under eye circles. Plus it can stay as long as 12 hours without fading or creasing!

On the other hand, I'm still undecided which to choose between these products :

• Maybelline Volum' Express Magnum Waterproof Mascara  vs. Colossal
• Maybelline Eyestudio 36H Lasting Drama Gel Liner vs. Physician's Formula Eye booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum vs. Dollywink Liquid Eyeliner
• ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer vs. Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer vs. Monistat Anti-chafing gel
• NYX Cream Blush in Peach vs. ELF Studio Blush in Mellow Mauve vs. ELF HD Blush in Headliner 
• Graftobian Corrector Palette vs. Ben Nye Concealer
• Dollface Contour & Highlight vs. Sleek Makeup Face Contour Kit
• Revlon Colorstay Whipped Cream vs. liquid foundation

Which do you think is/are worth buying? Ladies, feel free to leave your comments below! :)

Ellana Minerals: FREE SAMPLES

Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing great :)

Today, I'm gonna talk about the free samples that I got from Ellana Mineral Cosmetics. I just learned last week that they are giving away free samples for quite a long time now so I didn't hesitate to take advantage! :)

All you have to do is visit their website http://ellanaminerals.com then just click free samples on the menu bar and there, you will see their Free Sample request form! Just be notified that shipping fee is not included. Fair enough! :)

So, when I've sent the request form..I received an e-mail telling me that I will be receiving 2-perfect blend foundation, 1-concealer, 1-translucent finishing powder and 1-blush (1/4 tsp each in zip lock bags) that will best match my skin color/undertone. Courier fee within Metro Manila is Php50 and I can either settle the payment through  bank deposit or Gcash. So, I opted to send the payment through Gcash since that method is convenient for me then I e-mailed them  for payment verification purposes. And since according to them, order processing and delivery usually takes 3-4 days, I was not actually expecting that I'll be receiving the package 2 days after the payment. YAY!

I just received these last night. Hmm.. kinda wondering why are they not in zip lock bags as stated on the e-mail. Anyway, who am I to complain? Hey, I got these for free (I mean, shipping fee isn't), right? LOL

Here are the samples with the respective swatches. By the way, I have a medium skintone and warm undertone so, these are the shades they sent me (from left to right) : Caramel latte - foundation perfect blend, Espresso con Panna - finishing translucent powder, Lust- peach pink blush, Macchiato- foundation perfect blend, Smile- concealer

I don't know yet when am I going to test these out but honestly I'm just kinda bothered with the packaging, samples are placed in a paper envelope so some of the products are wasted when you try to open it. Aside from that, the packaging just makes them quite difficult to store properly! Honestly, "zip lock bags" as what they stated on the e-mail would be better.

Anyway, thank you Ellana Cosmetics for the samples :) Hope you guys would try these out as well! :)

my makeup collection

Hi everyone! Hope you're doing good. Today's such a bed weather *wink. Hmm...can't really think of what to post *sigh but I just wanna share this to all of you. So, here it is...

Just recently, I've been adding more MU products after of course some thorough "research" about them. Well, who wants to buy shitty ineffective products in the first place, right? haha but I admit, I've got some of those shitty unworthy products from my 2011 collection, a lot just got expired coz I didn't use them.

So, let's begin with my current makeup brushes: (from left to right): Marionnaud N33 foundation brush, Beauty Cosmetics flat kabuki brush, Marionnaud N32 blush brush, Marionnaud N38 slanted eyeline & eyebrows double side brush, Marionnaud N37 pointed eyeshadow brush, ELF eyeshadow brush, Generic blending brush

My newly bought flat kabuki brush from Beauty Cosmetics YAY!

These are the products that I use for my eyebrows: (from top to bottom): Everbilena colorless mascara, Jazzy Collections eyebrow gel in 001 frosted brown, Styli-Style eyeliner in 804 brown|brun, Nichido extra waterproof eye pencil in dark brown

So now here are the products I use on my eyelids & eyelashes: Fanny Serrano eyelash curler (from top to bottom): San San waterproof eyeliner pen in brown, San San waterproof mascara long lash, ELF eyelid primer in sheer, Nichido liquid eyeliner, Rimmel recover anti-fatigue concealer

San San concealer in natural & IN2IT waterproof eyebrow colour 

ELF 32-piece eyeshadow palette in everyday

Nichido true colors collection eyeshadow in sea shell & Wet n wild eye expressions pop art palette in 395 avant-garde

These are my foundation products: (from left to right): Maybelline mineral power natural perfecting foundation in natural beige, Jazzy collections compact cream foundation in CF-04, Rimmel lasting finish mineral powder foundation in 201 classic beige, Ever Bilena studio finish stick foundation

Here's my newly bought Ben Nye banana luxury powder in 3oz YAY!

Here are my powder foundation & contouring powder: Fanny Serrano two way cake in duchess, Avon shine no more dual powder foundation in almond & Fanny Serrano two way cake refill in Rajah (contour)

These are my cheek blushers: (from left to right): Rimmel 020 spicy nude powder blush, Pinkies Collections blusher in B-05 & San San in peach blush

Now, here are the lip products: (from top to bottom): Milani lotta wear in 01 perpetually pink, NYX round lipstick in fig, Chap Ice lip balm, Tony Moly magic lip tint in berry berry 03 red, Pink Victoria's secret tinted lip balm in happy & Maybelline shine seduction lip gloss in 410 apricot aura

So that's it for now! :)