REVIEW: Etude House Dear Darling Tint in Real Red

I'm back with another review. I am currently falling in love with this lip tint from etude house. Recently, I've been using this on a daily basis. Whenever I go to school, I slap this on. When I go outside for a casual stroll at the mall, I slap this on. You get the gist, I love this stuff d(>.<)b

>Packaging 

The packaging is very simple and it has a clear bottle so you can see how much is left inside. The lid has a lavender silver-y color, if you get what I mean. The packaging is slick too and is very travel friendly. You can carry it with ease. It has the letters "Dear Darling Tint" on it written with a fancy font and the brand Etude House at the bottom. 

On the bottom part of the packaging, that's where you'll see the manufacturing date which is not pretty clear in this photo and also the color which is 02. 02 stands for Real Red. I also haveto mention that it has a rubber stopper in it so you can control the amount of tint you're getting. 

> Applicator 

The applicator is nothing special but it is quite angled so you can put on the tint a little easier. It also picks up a good amount of product. 

> Scent 

I absolutely adore the smell on this one. It smells like strawberries, the sweet one. 🍓🍓🍓 It's kind of an artificial smell but it disappears once you put it on your lips. I'm not that bothered by it but some people are really sensitive when it comes to fragrance. 

> Lasting Power

Lasting power of this tint is so-so but it stains yours lips quite well. It stays on me for about 2-4 hrs if you don't eat or drink anything. I should warn you that it's not kiss-proof in short, it transfers. You should let it dry and stain your lips before you go arouns kissing someone. 

> Price

The original price of the tint is I believe about P248 but since I got it on sale I only purchased it for P198. It's a pretty good deal and it does the job for a decent priced tint. 

> Availability 

Since this tint is one of Etude House's best-seller, you can find it in any Etude House store in the Philippines. I bought mine at SM Dasmariñas. 

>Texture, Pigment, and Swatches

There you go, one swipe of tint. The tint is a bit watery but absolutely not runny. It goes on sheer but even if you put on load s on your lips, you're not going to have an opaque finish. The pigment is good for a tint, just what you expect. I believe this tint is made for the gradient lips and I use it mostly for that since it looks so natural. 

Blended. It kind of looks like blood. Once it dries, you get a nice red color. 

On my lips. I topped it off with my Candy Doll Strawberry Milk Lip Gloss. 

Here's a selfie. 

Cold weather. I didn't do my makeup today and just curled my lashes. 

> Pros

- Cheap

- Good for everyday use

- Travel-friendly

- Available nationwide 

- Has a strawberry scent(which I love) 

- Great pigment for a tint

> Cons 

- Doesn't last that long

- Transfers 

- Sheer 

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I give it a four stars since the cons doesn't bother me that much and I like this for everyday use! I will repurchase this again once I emptied it and probably try some of the shades too! I recommend this for those who are looking for a cheap tint for everyday use. 😍😍 

Thanks for reading! ❤️💕💄 

Let me know if you want me to try out new products. ^.^)v 

Love Lots, 

Pastel Amaranth 🍭❤️

Going Gyaru!!! ☆〜（ゝ。∂）

I finally made up my mind to go Gyaru! *^* 

WARNING: IMAGE HEAVY

I've thought of this for over a year, yes, over a freakin' year. Gyaru is japanese for the word "gal" and it's very feminine and girly. I'm thinking of going Gyaru-kei since I don't have the wallet for Himegyaru(Princess Gal) or Himekaji(Casual Princess). 

Here are some pictures of the style I am about to aim. 

Isn't it obvious that I absolutely love and adore Tsubasa Masuwaka! She's so pretty and awesome! Tsu-chan's also one of the reason I decided to go gyaru <3 *^* 

Pretty Sakurina <3 

Although most gyarus dye their hair, I don't plan to because of the strict rules of my school TT__TT 

I have a soft spot for floral dresses ^_^ they make everyone cute and girly. <3 

One of the brands I adore ^_^ Liz Lisa! Their brand is so cutesy and girly but It's not openly available in my country TT_TT Why~ and not to mention it's pricey too. 

That's all, folks. Look forward for my next fashion blog ;) 

[Review]: Careline Oil Control Blush On in Rosy Cheek

Hello, guys. Today I'm reviewing a product I bought recently. I don't have a blush so I decided to pick a cheap one since I'm just practicing on putting it on my face. 

This is Careline Oil Control Blush On in Rosy Cheek. Careline has a wide range of shades with this particular product and I had a hard time choosing. 

>Packaging 

This is what the blush looks like. Careline has designed a very simple packaging which is a major letdown for me. Careline is a brand that is more towards teenagers. Why can't they make cuter packaging?! TT^TT 

Anyway, this blush is very travel friendly because it's sooo thin. 

This is the back of the packaging. 

Again I would appreciate the product more if they made the packaging much cuter. T^T but the formula made it up for that one aspect. 

A small puff was included but I threw it away right after it came to my mind that I am going to review the product. It's so small that i think it won't even fit perfectly on the packaging. So, I threw it away. Geez, why can't they provide a decent puff. -.-"

>Color and Texture

Let's take a closer look at the shade. 

The formula has a bit of shimmers in it but don't worry! It won't make your face a glitter explosion. It just a tad bit of glitters. Did I mention that this blush is really pigmented! <3 So I don't have a problem with it being so thin because I don't really need a lot of the color to become visible on my cheeks. 

The product is totally packed in the packaging. It's not as finely milled but it's not a problem. 

The packaging also said that it was supposed to control oil, It did a great job on controlling the oil on my cheeks! 

> Staying Power

I sooooo love the staying power of this blush, at the end of the day, it still shows up nicely on my cheek with a little fading. The fading makes it so beautiful though because it looks like a very natural flush. Even for Philippines' hot and humid weather, this blush doesn't melt on my cheek and wash off with my sweat. It stays on for almost the whole day! I'm not even kidding! ^_^ 

> Swatches 

This is a picture of me with the blush on. I sweeped it with a light hand because, as i said, the blush is very pigmented and you need to be able to control how much your brush is picking up. The blush gives a nice color to my cheek without looking too tacky. 

I also took the picture after I went home. You can see that it still gives a nice pigment. I didn't put on foundation, only concealer, powder and lip tint. ❤️ 

> Pros 

- cheap

- available nationwide

- good pigmentation

- lasts long

- oil control up to 6 hours(I have normal-dry skin) 

> Cons 

- Cheap packaging 

- Can be hard to control how much your brush picks up

Rate: ❤️❤️❤️❤️/5 

I really liked it and I'll repurchase some of the different shades. 😍👌 Wished Careline can improve their packaging though. 

[OOTD]: Graduation Day

Hello, guys. Today I'm back with an OOTD for my cousin's graduation. 

Anyway, Congratulations to her and all the graduating students, highschool or college, or even elementary. You did it, guys! <3 

Top from: Random store in 168

Necklace: F21

Jeggings: I don't remember. 

Shoes: Random store in 168

Overall, I loved this look so much! It's so cute yet it fits in for a casual stroll in a mall or even graduation ceremony. 

I love my lace top so much! <3 I bought this for below P400, yet it's so lovable right? I'm ranting now. 

Let's move on on my makeup ;) 

Today I used Fanny Serrano Two Way Cake in Organza. It's good and especially made for Filipina skin like mine :) I didn't do my brows since I don't know how >.< Sorry! I'm so inexperienced. 

Mascara: Etude House Lash Perm Volumecara

Eyeliner(waterline): Rimmel London Soft Kohl in White

Lips: Revlon Just Bitten and Candy Doll Lip Gloss in Strawberry Milk

Gel Eyeliner: Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner

Blush: Ever Bilena Blush(I forgot what te shade is) 

It's incomplete, guys. Because some of the cosmetics I used are not really mine but my cousin's. Sorry guys! (＞人＜;)

Love Lots,

Pastel Amaranth

[REVIEW]: Skinfood Honey Glossy Rouge in Sugar Jelly or #362

I did tell you guys that I like lipsticks, or any lip products. Honey Glossy Rouge is not one, I didn't like it. Anyway, Let's get to the review. 

I've purchased this a looooong time ago on a sale. I guess it's PHP800+ It's pretty  pricey for a not-so worth it lipstick. Goodbye 800 pesos~ TT^TT

I can't read Hangul so I don't know what this means but by researching the internet, I've learned that the name of the shade is Sugar Jelly. 

The shade is a pretty pink color but it's full of glitters! Skinfood overloaded this with glitters which I don't like! I don't like lipsticks that are full of those! Ugh! >.<" 

This is the color. I already said that this lipstick is full of glitters but I like the color. If Skinfood can make this lipstick without the glitters, that'd be great. The first one is only swiped once while the second one is twice. 

Anyway, The lipstick claims that it's moisturizing but It's not. So, make sure that if you're wearing this, you are wearing lip balm under it or it will make your lips look unattractive.

Lasting Power: 3/5

The lipstick lasts for about 2 hours without drinking or eating but It slips right off if you drink anything. 

Moisturizing Power: 1/5

It just makes your chapped lips with a glossy shine. Makes your lips 101% unattractive if it's dry and chapped. I mean it, DO NOT WEAR THIS IF YOUR LIPS ARE DRY, GIRLS. 

Price: 1/5

For a highschool student like me, buying an 800 peso lipstick is just luxury. So I was disappointed by the product I got. I also learned that Skinfood's products are way way expensive here in the Philippines than in Korea. 👎👎 So not cool, guys. 

Availability: 3/5

You can get this from local Skinfood stores but as far as i know, they have 10+ branches in the Philippines but luckily, there's internet and there's a bunch of online stores that you can buy this from. Skinfood has a store in SM Mall of Asia. 

Will I Repurchase? 

Definitely no, just no. But I might try the Vita Tok Lipstick ;) 

Rate: 2/5 

You know why, guys ans girls. 

This is the end of the review. Thanks a lot!

Disclaimer: I purchased the products stated with my own money for my own personal use. 

Love lots,

Pastel Amaranth

[Review]: Baby Lips Color in Pink Lolita

Hi guyss!! It's been a long time since my last review and today I'm going to review baby lips color in pink lolita.

I admit that I am a huuuuuge lip balm junkie. I love sweet smelling ones and ones that makes my lips red. They make my lips moisturized and they give pretty color too. Before purchasing this lip balm, I go for ones that have no color but when I misplaced it, I decided to buy tinted ones ;) 

As you can see it's pretty used, but I've only used it for more than a week. Let's take a look at the color. 

You would think that it gives a red color but as the name suggests it's pink but it's sheer. 

I swatched the lip balm for about 3 swipes and this is what it looks like. It's still translucent. Maybelline would have done a good job if they made these a little bit more pigmented. 

Lasting Power:

The lip balm stays on my lips for about 2-3 hours, that is if I'm not drinking or eating but if i do, it lasts on me for about 1-2 hours and I feel my lips drying againso I reapply. It doesn't do what it claims, Maybelline claims that it hydrates your lips for 6 hours but apparently not. 

Moisturizing Power:

My lips are hydrated! I love this! Unlike my other baby lips this is the one that hydrates my lips the most. My lips are very chapped and I feel obligated to peel it off but with this lip balm, no more peeling! I really like this! 

Color:

It's a sheer pink color. It's good for everyday use and for my school that doesn't allow bold lip colors ;) 

Price:

I bought this at 7-11 for Php105, but in Watsons it's much cheaper. 

Availability: 

It's widely available. I think all Watsons have this kind of baby lips and also some 7-11 stores. 

Rating: 4/5 

I gave it 4 because of the lasting power, if it stays for about 4 hours then I'm good and I'll rate it 5. 

Will I Repurchase? 

I think I'll try the other shades, such as berry crush and rose addict! <3 

REVIEW: Olay Natural White All In One Fairness Day Cream

Hi! I'm back for another review, sorry it took too long. 

Today, I'm going to make a review for Olay natural white all in one fairness day cream. I bought it in sachet because I was only going to try it.

I used it for almost a week now and I can say that it's pretty bad, i guess for me because it broke me out, a little. Although my skin isn't perfect, I just have an occasional pimple that fades around 4-5 days and they're gone but when I used this day cream. I had 5 pimples, I guess that's bad for me and since I'm very concious of my skin, I decided not to use it anymore. 

I only bought the sachet as I have said earlier but It lasted a week since I only used 2-3 pea sized amount. I apply it on my face and neck as the instructions said. It's pretty cheap for only PHP10 and It can last for about 2-3 weeks sine there's still a lot more inside. I guess that's a pro. 

* Pros

- Cheap

- Accessible

- Can last for about 2-3 weeks

- Has a light floral scent

- It doesn't feel greasy and very light.

- Has UV Protection

* Cons

- Broke me out!

Will I repurchase it? No. Even though it's a good product. It broke me out so no. 

 

Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner Review! 💓

This has been in my makeup bag for a long time. I think I purchased it for around  CA$12? I'm not sure. At first I was hesitant to buy it because I don't know if it'll work for me since I'm a monolid but I purchased it anyway ｖ（＾＿＾ｖ）♪ 

The shade is in blackest black, since I like my eyeliner like that :3 

Here are the swatches.

Left to right: first layer, second layer, third layer. Let's see if it's waterproof, okay? （＾＿＾）☆

It didn't fade when I rinsed it with water, so I guess that's okay but when i was swimming with this liner on. It gave me raccoon eyes T^T 

Let's try smudging the liner o(^_-)O 

It faded a little but because I rubbed it so hard. Hehe (^_^)v 

Packaging: 5/5

It comes in a pot like all gel liners, it's so tiny that it's sooo cute! <3

Application: 4/5

It's easy to apply but hard to remove when you make a mistake

Lasting Power: 3/5

I don't know why but It doesn't last long on my eyes, it promises 24 hr lasting power. For me, It's about 5-6 hours and it fades and gives me raccoon eyes T^T

Sorry but I don't have a picture with the gel liner on my own eyes since I got lazy xD Sorry guys! (＞人＜;)

Love lots, 

Pastel Amaranth :* 

My first blog!!! o(^▽^)o

I'm so excited!!!!! This is my first blog and I would like to blog about beauty and fashion. My experiences about makeup and clothes and brands I like and don't. Sooo...my first blog is about my look for today. Basically, it's a FOTD. 

Here it is. Sorry for the low quality. 

 

It was just basic makeup :) so don't judge >.< 

I used Precious Mineral Any Cushion in Honey Beige for my face. It works amazing and gives you this dewy finish :3

My mascara is Maybelline Mega Plush, I applied about 3-4 coats of it. It's average for me. 

The lipstain is Revlon Just Bitten. It's amazing. Really pigmented, stays long. I also used it on my cheek but you can faintly see it on the pic since it's low quality. I forgot what the shade is but it's more of like between red and pink. It's pretty bold :) 

Anyway, That's it for my first blog. Thanks for reading!! ☆〜（ゝ。∂）