Make-Up
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Review: Happy Skin Shut Up and Kiss Me Beauty in Bloom Lipstick
The title was a mouthful, wasn’t it? Try saying it five times in a row! I have read so many raves about Happy Skin’s Shut Up and Kiss Me lipstick range that’s why I finally picked up one of their limited releases to try. I am pretty late to the party though I can see Continue reading
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Review: Maybelline Color Show Lipstick

I wish I could say I have tons of MAC or YSL lipsticks. But I don’t. I’m completely okay with el cheapo drugstore lippies. Hey, you’re talking to the same girl who became an Avon lady because girlfriend wants access to 25% members-only discount. Yep, I actually went that road. My sister collects MAC lippies Continue reading
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Summer Makeup El Nino Style
Summer’s in full swing here in the tropics. And it’s especially scorching this year with El Nino and all FML. Time and again, I have expressed my disdain for sunny weather. I like sunny weather don’t get me wrong. But if it’s 39 degrees and it’s humid as fuck, everything’s sticky and I just can’t Continue reading
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Review: Smashbox Masterclass III Palette (Plus Looks!)

I literally had zero plans on buying holiday palettes last year because between the Christmas shopping and getting iPhone 6, I think I was nearing my self-imposed limit on, you know, buying stuff. Technically, the Smashbox Masterclass III isn’t part of the holiday releases, it was launched last Fall but is limited edition. I was Continue reading
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What Came in the Mail: Smashbox Masterclass III

It’s the grand daddy of all palettes and it’s lookin’ mighty fine! Review soon 😀 Continue reading
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#FirstWorldProblem: What Holiday Set Should I Get?
Between revisiting one of the best beaches in PH to caring for my sick boyf and then working all throughout, my haggardness level is shooting up to the point of no return. Hahahaha! Hello, I’m back! It’s officially 30 days before Christmas and you know I’m BIG on the holidays! I love all the gift-giving Continue reading
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Review: Zoeva Rose Golden Brush Set
I received my Zoeva rose golden brush set a week and a half ago but I didn’t want to post another first impressions review because it’s not as complete. So I had a lot time playing with these babies and here are my thoughts: As you might’ve known by now, Zoeva brush sets come packed in a gorgeous Continue reading
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First Impression: Sigma Kabuki Kit

You guys! I just ordered my first Sigma set and I’m blown away by the quality. I seem to be in a makeup brush kick lately. I just bought the Smashbox brush set, ordered the Zoeva rose gold set and got a couple of MAC brushes prior to getting the Sigma brush kit. I am Continue reading
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Review: MAC Look in A Box All About Plum

I know it’s been a little quiet over here, girlfriend’s still trying to find balance between work and leisure, hahaha! Obvs, I can’t. Anyway, I mentioned two blogs ago that the stuff I ordered at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has arrived and two of them are the MAC’s Look in a Box in Plum and Beige, Continue reading
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My Mid-Year Sale Beauty Haul Has Arrived!

Oh happy days! BTW, these silicone scrubbies are available at your local Daiso. I just felt like including them in the haul because I’m super excited. I heard these make for an awesome makeup brush cleaner and it’s shockingly cheap at only PhP80. Continue reading
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Hello, and welcome to my new website. I’m Tina, please feel free to look around. I’m a writer and editor with over 10 years of experience. Apart from writing, I’m into collecting bags, books and skincare/makeup products. Hobbies include gardening, writing (of course!), and playing with my sons. Check out my credentials here.