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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Makeup in Living Coral

In case you missed it, Living Coral was announced as 2019’s Color of the Year and it’s sure to please a wide base of beauty enthusiasts. A not-quite-orange and not-quite-pink shade, a surprisingly wearable color for all skin tones and suited for different occasions. On cheeks, it instantly adds a healthy flush; on eyes, it adds a pop of color and on lips, it’s a fun alternative to the classic red.

Want to get into the Living Coral spirit? Be sure to keep these products from Ever Bilena, EB Advance and Careline in your makeup bag:

Careline Peach Stick (P205)

Give the dramatic smokey-and-winged-eye look a break and try Careline’s Peach Stick (from their Multi-sticks collection) as an eyeshadow, blush and lipstick is a perfect way to bring in the New Year with something light and easy to do. This multi-stick has a creamy and pigmented formula which is perfect for fuss-free makeup you can take anywhere. It is easy to put on, just dab some on your lids, lips and cheeks using your fingers for a fresh and natural glow look!

Ever Bilena Matte Nude lipstick in Baci (P165)

Infused with antioxidants and moisturizers, this lipstick makes your lips feel soft, smooth, and supple despite the matte formula. Baci means “kisses” in Italian, a shade that can complete the living coral look by balancing it with a neutral color.

Ever Bilena Matte lipstick in Sexy Nude (P165)

If you want to experiment with a coral-hued lipstick, Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Sexy Nude is a cross between the popular pink nude and coral. It is highly pigmented and reveals its color with just a few swipes. Ever Bilena Matte lipsticks are infused with Vitamin E to help keep the lips moisturized.

EB Advance Matic Lipstick in Plush Petal (P185)

For a timeless makeup look that will brighten your features, get the newest on-the-go nude eye shades like peach and rose. They can be paired with the EB Advance Matic Lipstick in Plush Petal with a creamy-matte and pigmented finish so each swipe goes a long way.

EB Advance LTD Liquid Lipstick in Hotel Heiress (P185)

Obsessed with lippies? You can’t go wrong with a lovely matte finish that won’t quit. EB Advance LTD Liquid Lipstick in Hotel Heiress glides so smoothly on the lips and feels so creamy. Prime your lips before applying for an even finish.

Achieve your 2019 living coral makeup at any Ever Bilena counter in leading supermarkets, drugstores, convenience stores and department stores nationwide. To learn more about Ever Bilena and its products, visit Ever Bilena’s website, Facebook page, and Instagram.

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Thursday, February 21, 2019

Sigma Beauty Friends and Family Haul

Sharing with you my latest haul from Sigma! There’s so much love I have for this brand that in a span of a year, I already made my fourth haul. I love makeup brushes so much and Sigma always got my back. I feel so grateful and honored that from time to time, they don’t forget to give me a voucher code that anyone would probably hate to go to waste—a 50% discount off entire purchase. I believe they only choose recipients who have previously purchased from their website. I appreciate it because though they let go of the Pink Perks, they still make sure to give something away as a token.

Unlike other previous purchases, I decided to get myself only a few individual brushes I don’t have in my stash just yet—mostly stuff I gave away and later found out how I couldn’t live without. Lol. What really sparked joy in my haul is the fact that transit time was shorter this time. My previous parcels took about 2 months before I get the notification card from the postal office. This time, it was just about a month. It’s indeed very swift for an international transaction considering I didn’t pay for any express or third-party shipping.

Anyway, let's talk about the the haul! Starting with face brushes…

I got myself this F20 Large Powder Brush ($23.80). The brush head is so fluffy and soft, and I remember it not shedding any hair just like most Sigma brushes I own. I also bought an F86 Tapered Kabuki Brush ($17.50) as I gave my previous one away. I missed the tapered head and how it flawlessly applies powder onto my under eyes with ease. Another kabuki brush I own but had to let go before was this F88 Flat Angled Kabuki Brush ($17.50) as the flat top one does a better job in applying and blending foundation. I just think it will be very useful when applying foundation onto hard to reach areas like under the eyes and sides of the nose. I like to use it when applying powder products too.

What I am most excited to try is the newest addition to Sigma’s Face Brushes—F80 Air Flat Kabuki ($25). I am not a fan of duo fiber brushes because they are too flimsy in my opinion and does not blend product well. I like that the head of F80 is flat and bristles are shorter, so application is more precise. Bristles are set apart but still does its job in diffusing product and give an airbrush finish.

I got four eye brushes—E35 Tapered Blending Brush ($11.90), E37 All Over Blend Brush ($11.90), E39 Buff and Blend Brush ($11.90) and E43 Domed Blending Brush ($11.90). I tend to be very selective when it comes to Sigma’s eye brushes because I find some pokey and irritating to the eyes despite the price tag. I am glad that the brushes I got have dense yet soft bristles and they don’t poke the skin at all.

I got a free product brochure and a Sigmagic Brushampoo Liquid which is bigger now (14ml from the previous 7.5 ml sachets).

That's pretty much everything. I didn’t cart a lot this time because I still have functional Sigma brushes at home but that doesn’t mean I won’t hoard again next time! What’s in your recent haul?

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