Tinaciouslee

Rants and Raves


  • #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

  • 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

  • First Impression: Sigma Kabuki Kit

    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

  • Review: MAC Look in A Box All About Plum

    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

  • My Mid-Year Sale Beauty Haul Has Arrived!

    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

  • Review: Smashbox Studio Pro Brush Set

    Review: Smashbox Studio Pro Brush Set

    You remember how I went on and on about Smashbox’s offers at the recently concluded Nordstrom Anniversary sale right? Well, finally, all the stuff I ordered has arrived. They were pretty late because of Manila’s growing port problems but who cares, I got my stuff! One thing that I noticed while waiting for my Nordstrom… Continue reading

  • Breaking News: Found a Local Zoeva Retailer

    Breaking News: Found a Local Zoeva Retailer

    I thought I had no chance of getting these bad boys because Zoeva isn’t available in the US and this particular set is perpetually sold out at Luxola, but I was wrong. After much stalking and hunting, I totally found a retailer who sells these (pre-order) lovelies. The catch? I have to wait five to… Continue reading

  • Urban Decay Vice 3

    I heard the new Urban Decay Vice 3 was inspired by Miami Vice 🙂 I’m not feeling the color selection though. I still have the Vice 2 and I barely made a dent on any of the shades. Seriously, these things are so freakin’ pigmented. I think the Vice palettes are one of those super… Continue reading

  • Wish List of Sorts

    Wish List of Sorts

    Right, the two MAC palettes that I ordered from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale haven’t even reached me yet and already I am creating a list of the things I want/need. So, I spent the last three days rubbernecking and saw a lot of goodies that may or may not end up in my stash *snicker,… Continue reading

  • Almost All Natural Beauty Products?

    Just peeking in before Monday blues set it  😀 Until recently, I wasn’t the kind who’d actively look for all natural beauty products, especially if it’s a skin care product. I mean, I like natchie things in general but I’m not the one to experiment when it comes to the stuff I put on my… Continue reading

About Me

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.