Nyx™ Proof It Waterproof Eye Shadow Primer Base - My New Favorite Eye Primer

I like to wear eye shadows everyday at work, but usually in the middle of the day, my eye shadow either loses color or the colors run. Yikes! My makeup artist friend said that it's because I have quite oily eyelids. Who would have thought I have oily lids when I have quite dry skin! Talk about ironic! So I usually have to remove it with my eye makeup remover and retouch after lunch. Then came Nyx™ Proof It Waterproof Eye Shadow Primer Base gifted by my bff who came from her vacation in Singapore. She really knows what I need! ;)

What I noticed with it is that a little goes a long way. I just put a dab on my lid and it spreads so easy. Plus, my eyeshadow does not budge all day with this stuff underneath. I just have to wait around 3-5 minutes for this primer to set before applying my eye shadow or it can be a little sticky when I apply my eye shadow over it. And even at the end of the day, my lids don't show any creasing. Another plus is that it didn't cause my eyes to itch even though I have very sensitive eyes. This one is definitely a keeper! :)

My verdict: Nyx™ Proof It Waterproof Eye Shadow Primer Base is a great primer before applying your eye shadow. Definitely highly recommended!

Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette: My New Favorite Eye Makeup

I was in Bangkok last month and did some shopping with my friends. Of course, I had to browse through the makeup section to see if I can add to my collections. I found this interesting palette - Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette.

I instantly liked it when the SA tried it on me. The colors are all so wearable. They are very pigmented and lasts all day on my eyelids. They are very soft and easy to blend. I can use the lighter shades for daytime looks but I can also create dramatic smokey eyes with just this palette. I love the warm tones of the palette and I feel like they highlight my medium brown eyes. I love both shimmery and matte eye makeup and this palette gives you both options. It may not be cheap, but I think this is worth every penny. I totally love it! :)

My verdict: Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow is a great versatile eye makeup palette. Highly recommended!

Lancome™ Hypnose Mascara: My Favorite Eye Perker!

I've been staying away from mascara before since I have very sensitive eyes; my eyes get teary and quite red whenever I used mascara before. But during my cousin's wedding, I was "forced" to put mascara on since the makeup artist told me that my eyelashes are quite "blah" and needed some volume to make my eyes more perked up. So I gave in. He used Lancome™ Hypnose mascara on me. And I'm glad that he was able to convince me to do so. :)

The wedding was in Batangas and even though it's not yet summer, it was quite warm and humid. And from my experience before, warm temperature and humidity make the mascara smudge. Well, this time, it stayed the same all throughout the party and never flaked off. Plus it didn't make my eyes teary and red like the other mascaras I've tried. And I really liked how it perked my eyes up. Two thumbs up! I liked it so much that I bought one for myself. :)

My verdict: Lancome™ Hypnose mascara is a great mascara even for sensitive eyes. Highly recommended!

Maybelline Expert Wear Stylish Smokes Eyeshadow in Nutmeg: A Review

My aunt came home from the US a month ago and gave me a Maybelline Expert Wear Stylish Smokes Eyeshadow in Nutmeg as pasalubong.

I instantly liked how the eyeshadow highlighted my eyes. It's very buttery and glides on smoothly on my eyelids. It is a beautiful brown, matte color, and lasts as long as I put on some powder on my eyelids first. Another good thing is that it doesn't make my eyes red since I have very sensitive eyes and skin. I use it both as an eyeshadow and a filler on my eyebrows. I use it every single day. I also use it during our night outs and party nights since the color can be built up for a more dramatic effect.

My verdict: Maybelline Expert Wear Stylish Smokes Eyeshadow in Nutmeg is a perfect brown eyeshadow for both everyday use and special occasions. Highly recommended!

MAC Brown Script Eye Shadow - Smokey Eyes Essential

I always loved makeup and experimenting on them on myself. So I browse YouTube on some makeup techniques and I came across Jaclyn Hill and her makeup videos. She mentioned about using MAC Brown Script for smokey eyes effect. So I got one when I went to the MAC store in Makati last Friday and tried it on myself over the weekend. It blends so easy. I paired it with blue and light grey shadow and accented it further with mascara and hazel contact lenses. When my significant-other saw it, he said that it was like I would be going on a photoshoot since it was so pretty. Success! :D

My verdict: MAC Brown Script Eye Shadow is a must have for your eye shadow collection especially for the smokey eyes effect. Highly recommended!

Smashbox Eye Beam Double-Ended Brightener - Eye-Popping Great Find!

I have Asian eyes and sometimes when I lack sleep the previous night, my eyes look smaller and uglier than they actually are. LOL! So I do need something to make my eyes look bigger and brighter. Plus it should be easy to use since in the morning, I'm always in a rush to go to work. I stopped by Beauty Bar last weekend and saw this Smashbox eye brightener, thought about it for a few minutes then bought it. I experimented at home and it was really a great find. This pencil does the trick! 

Both ends of this pencil are very useful. At first I applied the "inner rim" end to my water line. My eyes looked a bit brighter. Then when I used the "highlighting" end underneath the arch of my brow and inner corners of my eyes, my eyes popped! This opened my eyes right up and gave them a really perky look! I also lined just a little bit underneath my bottom lashes from the inner corners of my eyes. The 2 ends of this pencil work together to brighten up the eyes. The look is so soft and luminous. The application in smooth and creamy and it really makes your eyes look pretty!

My verdict: Smashbox Eye Beam Double-Ended Brightener is a great tool to make your eyes prettier. Highly recommended!