So, are you a Betty or a Veronica? Or Betty by day and Veronica by night?! After all, girls are complicated creatures. Archie knows this for sure.

And MAC knows this as well... launching on Feb. 7, 2013 in North America and Canada is the Archie's Girls Collection. Technically two sets of everything! Representing the two girls, Betty and Veronica.

Wish I could fly to the US and hoard!!! Those blushes and eye shadows are divine! Plus, these limited edition packaging are so adorable!

These will be out in North America on Feb. 7, 2013. And a month after for the rest of the world.

(pictures from comicbeats.com)

Mascara Face Off: Majolica Majorca

Truly my favorite mascara! So excited for this. I'm gonna definitely hoard!

Review: Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Foundation

I know it's been awhile since I last blogged. Super hectic at work and certain events kinda made me lose interest in blogging. But I'm determined to continue my blog despite whatever drama is out there...

My comeback post is on one of the newest Revlon products out there. I've seen many tweets  and vlogs/blogs reviews on this one. I'm waiting for local bloggers to share their experience on the product, but here's mine!

I saw on Revlon's site that there's sixteen (16) shades. With so many shades, there's bound to be one perfect for your skin tone. Although here in the Philippines there's about five to six shades out in the market and I find the best shade for me is Warm Golden. Probably if all shades were available, I'd find an even better match.

Consistency is creamy but not liquid-y like the Photoready foundation. I find the best tool to use is my hands. I've seen some that used Sigma brushes but I find it hard to manipulate with a brush. It feels too thick.

I use a spatula to scoop a bit of foundation to avoid contamination of the product. Yes, I'm a bit of an OC.

Immediately you'll see complete coverage and it doesn't feel heavy on the skin despite that its cream. No need to set it with powder. I've read lots of review saying it looks better after an hour or so after application. Probably by then the product has completely settled in the skin. The longer the better it looks, which I agree. 

It says on the cover "24hrs" and it really does stay long. Longer than Photoready, which I use most of the time. I also like that it doesn't come off that much after a bit of sweat... actually, had this on during a work out after work and it doesn't feel like it's melting on your face.

this is my face at 9pm... obvious ba haggardo versoza na?! without retouching just blotting

The bottle packaging makes it difficult to carry it around but maybe if you really want to carry a bit around, you can buy those small containers in Beabi or Watsons. Also when I took pictures, my face looks whiter on cam than in person even without flash. I'm wondering about this. Or maybe I really need a better shade.

All in all I love it. I do use foundation most of the time when I put on make up. I love the feel and effect. If you can purchase it abroad, it will come out cheaper. It's Php975 a bottle here but about $13-$17 in the US.

I'm looking forward to the reviews of my favorite local bloggers... Wondering what they'll say...

Swatch: Marilyn Monroe + MAC

Finally, the lipsticks arrived! I was very excited to see the collection in person. And now I have a bit of extra time to swatch all of them side by side.

From left to right: Pure Zen, Love Goddess, Scarlet Ibis, Charmed I'm Sure, Deeply Adored

Pure Zen is the nude shade of the bunch. It's very pale but has a bit of pinky-rose in it. It has a creme sheen formulation, which means it's staying power is not as long as the others.

Love Goddess has a satin finish and shade is quite bright red. More like cherry for me with a hint of pink.

Scarlet Ibis has a touch of orange and has a matte finish. Being matte, it's staying power is longer. I'm a bit worried about this shade on me. My skin tone doesn't really go well with orange-y shades. I have to match it with a natural shade of blush.

Charmed I'm Sure is a true red and also a matte finish. I love this shade! It's one of those reds that looks good on me. Although a bit bright still, it's red is darker than Love Goddess. I have MAC Russian Red and it has almost the same red-ness level. This is the old Hollywood red I know.

Deeply Adored is my lipstick of the moment. It is the red that is perfect for me. It's on the reddish wine side... more brown than Charmed I'm Sure. I love wearing it with just a touch of blush and black liner. It's also a matte finish.

My mom's friends who lined up for her in MAC said the collection was sold out in minutes. I am super lucky to have these because I know it's even harder to get the Marilyn Monroe collection when it hits the Philippine stores. 

Marilyn Monroe + MAC

The bombshell known as Marilyn Monroe is MAC's new inspiration. Coming out with a Marilyn Monroe Collection for Holiday 2012 of make up. Of course you'll see the classic vibrant red lippie and also black liners.

See the lashes?! So Marilyn! Also love the nude lipstick. Great shade to pair with the Penultimate Black Liner.

Maybe it's a sign that mommy is going to the US. Hope I can convince her to bring me home a lippie or liner...

Check out www.maccosmetics.com for the complete list. Released today in the US and October 2012 to the rest of the world.

5th Cosmetics Fair

I really shouldn't miss this one!

Beautifying with ZALORA

The world of online shopping continues to grow bigger and bigger with ZALORA. The site not only offers fashionable clothes from famous brands, but also has other stuff that will tickle any girly-girl's fancy. Especially mine!

My latest purchase...

Dashe Cosmetics 17-piece purple set

Step over to the contemporary times and stop applying makeup with your fingertips. You don't have to be professional make up artist to enjoy the benefits of using a fine set of make up brushes for day-to-day applications. With the 17-pc set from Dashe, you'll experience perfectly applied and blended make up for eyes, cheeks and lips each and every time. Dashe brushes are crafted from fine animal hairs (pony, sable, squirrel and goat) assuring you of the highest quality at very pocket-friendly prices.

I've been planning to change my make up brushes for the longest time and I finally found a good quality set of brushes that is pretty affordable. I'm sure with Zalora's fast processing and delivery, I'll be playing with my new tools by tomorrow!

ZALORA really makes it easy for us girls to shop for everything we want! Everything a click away and free delivery too!

ZALORA offers discount to all my lovely readers!
Just use my voucher code when checking out: ConciNavarro12

It's Human Nature

I've been using Human Nature products for awhile now but mostly for body care. I recently bought their Perfect Coverage Mineral Foundation, just curious about their cosmetics line. 

Caramel shade

It's my first day to try it. Decided to put on some make up to add color to this very gray Wednesday. 

It applies well, but a little powdery than my usual MAC Studiofix. I do like the shade, matched very well on my skin tone. Gives light to medium coverage only, which is good enough for the weekend or for simple work make up. 

I also have on MUF Aqua Eyes Eyeliner, Revlon the Falsies Volume Express, Majolica Majorca Blood On Cheek/Lip Tint and Nyx Matte Lipstick in Euro Trash

Pardon the shot, we close the lights here in the office during lunch break. This is my lazy-day-make-up. I'll let you know how it goes in the coming days coz I'm hoping it won't cause break outs.

Blood On your lips...

... and even your cheeks!

Found a good deal on Deal Dozen, Majolica Majorca Blood On Lip and Cheek Tint are on sale for P250. That's 50% off! 

It's deep red in the pot but when you swipe a few strokes on your cheeks, it gives a natural flushed look. Yes, even on morenas!

Incidentally, any of you wanna join the Majolica Majorca contest???

Deadline is tomorrow! Ok, 24hrs to look for a model! Lol!

Visit their FB site for more details... 

Beauty Loot

Snuck out of the house and went kikay shopping with my cousin-in-law. Finally got to re-stock my beauty stuff! Where else but Watsons...

Yes, I'm a Pond's fan. I'm hiyang with it. Lately I've moved from regular moisturizing regimen to their Age Miracle line. When you've reached 30-something it's important to think of wrinkles and sun spots. Don't deny it just accept it! And then trying the Dove Hair Therapy shampoo and conditioner too. I received some samples and formulation is as good as the ones from the US. I think even better! Finally, I had get another lotion coz been giving my Cetaphil to my son. He needs it more! 

Because I bought all this stuff, I got these...

The two red bags were from Pond's and the shoe bag was from Watsons.

The real reason we were out? This one...

Availed the buy one take one promo of Majolica Majorca. For P795, you get two Lash Expander Frame Plus in Blue-Black. Promo is still on until supplies last.

FOTD: Smokey Brown

I had an almost naked photoshoot of my pregnant self while carrying my first baby. You know how they say whatever you do to your first child, you must also do to your second. Just to avoid any sibling rivalry...

Since on bed rest I can't go out to go to a studio. And I'd rather save money also. So my photographer brother hooked me up with one of his photog friends to do the shoot at home. I know we'll be mostly taking shots of my tummy but I still put on make up. 

Here's the final product. not too smokey-eye-in-your-face. Oh, and I love the texture of my hair. Thanks to Dove Hair Therapy

I used brown hues to look natural but still striking.

Here's what I used:

For Face: (from left to right) Make Up Forever Concealer Palette N°15 (that's fourth from the left); Avon Simply Pretty Fresh Radiance Make Up Base in Pink Glow; Revlon PhotoReady in 008 Golden Beige

I use the Avon base for "daily" use. And I used PhotoReady foundation for a clean, smooth finish. I have terrible dark circles under my eyes, hence, the Make Up Forever concealer.

For Eyes: (from left to right) Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion; Nichido Eyeliner in Black; Faceshop Eyeliner in White, Victoria Secret Ultimate Make Up Kit; Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara

Eye primer is important to avoid creases in the eyelids. I just used simple brown hues in varying shades from the Victoria Secret set (about three shades). It's been awhile since I used this, good enough fot photoshoot at home. I also used the luminizer to finish everything off. It's the first from the left bottom part of the set. I ran out of Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus in Black. Maybelline does the job ok. The white eyeshadow is for the inner corners of my eyes to make it pop.

For Cheeks and Lips: (from left to right) NARS in Orgasm; MAC Lip Pencil in Spice; MAC  Lipstick in Jubilee

Focused on the eyes so, I opted to use NARS Orgasm to just put enough pink on my cheeks. And this shade of MAC Lustre lipstick is my nude shade.

There you go! I love putting on make up and experimenting on looks. I do that more often now that I'm stuck at home.

Majolica Majorca Buy 1 Take 1!

SUMMER GLAM PROMO!

Buy 1 Take 1 on Lash Expander Frame Plus in Black Blue

All Majolica Majorca Stores starting this March 15! Limited Offer only. 

Grab one while supplies last!

Kim Kardashian Look by Eman

I have so much time in my hands I sometimes watch make up videos and try to do it on myself. I know, I have nowhere to go and after a few minutes of finishing it, I end up wiping everything off anyway. But I just miss putting on make up and dressing up!

I've mentioned before that I have a favorite make up artist/beauty blogger I subscribe to... Eman from Canada. 

Recently she did a look inspired by Kim Kardashian.

(video taken from Eman's YouTube site)

Super love it! Will try it soon during one of my bored moments and try to post it here. I don't have ALL the make up she used on her site. I just use whatever I have that's closest to complete the look.

Gosh, really wish I could go study and be a professional make up artist too!

New MAC Limited Edition Collections

There's two new MAC collections about to be released on February 9, 2012 in the US and probably a month or so here in the Philippines. Bright, colorful pastels great for Spring!

Cook MAC 

Cook MAC Fluid Line: Midnight Snack, Added Goodness, Wholesome and Opulash Mascara

Cook MAC Tendertone Lip Balm: Tread Gently, Purring, Hush,Hush and Hot n' Saucy 

Cook MAC Studio Careblend/Pressed: Medium and Dark

Cook MAC Nail Lacquer: Al Fredo, Kid Orange and Salad Dressing

Shop MAC

Call Me Bubbles: (clockwise from top left) Call Me Bubbles, Fresh Daisy, Full of Flavor and Dash

Colour Added: (clockwise from top left) Laundry Daze, Colour Added, Pre-Packaged and Self-Serve

Shop & Drop: (clockwise from top left) Sugar Snack, Hypnotizing, Power Boosted and Shop & Drop

Shop MAC Lipsticks: (from left to right) Innocence, Beware!; Watch Me Simmer; Naughty Saute; Quick Sizzle; Dish It Up; Runaway Red

 Shop MAC Kissable Lip Color: (from left to right) Enchantee, Woo Me, So Vain, Scan-delicious and Flaunting It

Shop MAC Cremeblend Blush: (from left to right) Optimistic Orange, Florida and Restores Dazzle!

I'm such a MAC fan! I don't get to get that much limited collection items since it runs out so fast here in the Philippines. But I have a few thanks to my Mom who gets it from the US. The colors of these to collections are great for everyday use. Just enough color to put you in a happy mood!

(pictures from MAC site)

Loving Joe Fresh!

We have visitors from Canada and before they arrived they asked me what I wanted. Well, aside from MAC Studiofix I also asked for lip crayons and blush from Joe Fresh.

I haven't tried the blush since I'm still trying to finish the cheek tint I bought last year. But I love, love the lip crayons coz it feels soft on the lips! I'm sure the lisptick will glide on nicely too.

I really regret not getting more stuff while I was in Canada last year. Should've explored the shoes and the clothing line as well. 

The brand's beauty line is a good place to start to build your make up collection. It's cheap but good quality. Price starts at CAN$6. Too bad it's only available in Canada.

MAC Sheen Supreme

I was helping out my bff-future-cousin-in-law find the perfect fonda (foundation) to be used on her wedding day. December pa naman but it was also a good opportunity to go try out new products.

Our "homework" yesterday was to check out MAC. While my friend was getting a trial make up... I was going around picking stuff around.

MAC has a new lipstick formulation out, SHEEN SUPREME. There's fourteen (14) lipstick shades:

"Combining the colour impact of a lipstick with the shine sheen of a Lipglass, Sheen Supreme creates the perfect hybrid - with no compromise. Lightweight, non-sticky, click to apply and comfortable to wear. This is a must-have for all those who have craved this kind of fusion."

Personally, I love the shade Good to be Bad. It's a deep berry color.

Applied with a heavy hand, the sheen adds pout on my lips. But with a lighter application, it just looks like a lip stain... reminds me runway shots from Carolina Herrera...

Adding this on my list when I go make up shopping in the US...

Majolica Majorca on my eyes

I have a friend that works for Majolica Majorca. She trains the SAs that demos the make up. She has these two recommendations for me:

Lash Expander Frame Plus and Perfect Automatic Liquid Liner

I just finished my Revlon Mascara so I got this one to try it out. The SA said to apply the mascara I should use the flat side first to separate my lashes and then the curved side to further apply the mascara. In fairnezz it was effective! I didn't get to take a picture of my eyes last night but I felt like batting eyes coz it looked like I had long lashes!

I also got the liquid liner, an alternative to MAC's Penultimate Liner (which I consider is the best one). I'm not so good applying liquid liner but I did manage to make my eyes look decent. 

There were other items I wanted to get like their eyeshadows and pencil liners but I held myself back coz I knew if I didn't I'd end up buying everything again! Especially when you can customized the eyeshadows: get two colors and put in one case, similar to Bobbi Brown's style.

Since Majolica Majorca is made by Shiseido, quality is assured. But price points are more affordable. My friend also said they're coming out with more stuff this month. Something to look forward too!

Heavy Duty Topshop

Okay, so how come we don't have the Topshop make up line here in the Philippines?!!! Mommy is off to the US this November and I'm trying to look for stuff to buy. I saw these...

Heavy Duty, the A/W2010 Collection of Topshop...

Nails in Future

Nails in Grunge

Nails in Lead

The collection deviates from the usual warm colors of fall. It's a bit cold and hard... I'm into smokey eyes lately and these colors are great for the look I want.

Chunky Crayon in Burnish

Chunky Crayon in Graphite

Solid Gel Eyeliner in Steely

Solid Gel Eyeliner in Facet

Solid Gel Eyeliner in Etch (I want!)

I'm all for easy application and I love eyeshadows that come in this style...

Loos Kohl Dust in Black (too bad it comes only in one color...)

Now for the lips...

Lipgloss in Vault

Lipgloss in Undertone

Lipgloss in Gloom (I want this one too!)

All items are below $20 only. Not bad. I'm hoping to get my hands on one gloss and nail polish at least...  Gosh, my pabili list is getting longer!