The Foodinista: Make Up

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation: Product Review

Thursday, May 10, 2018

MAYBELLINE FIT ME MATTE PORLESS LIQUID FOUNDATION (30ML

I have never been a fan of drugstore beauty products. Drugstore make up purchases are to blame for some of my bad experiences with make up especially with foundation. I don't even know a good local brand that has a cheap quality foundation on their line so i'd rather spend a hefty amount on pricey but high quality products to get the most out of my purchase. I usually get skin allergies whenever I use drugstore products because my skin is very sensitive and it gets irritated easily. Tiny bumps would appear on my skin right after removing the product especially if it contains low quality ingredients or skin irritants that i'm not aware of.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Liquid Foundation has been raved by many beauty gurus! Even my beauty enthusiasts friends kept recommending this so I had to give it a try to see for myself if the product really delivers.

I have an oily-combination skin and I would usually oil up on my T-zone area. I don't sweat heavily on the face but I have visible pores on the cheeks so this product really caught my attention when it claims to give a natural poreless finish. I got so excited when they brought it here in the Philippines cause they didn't sell it here before it became a hit!

Shade: 128 - Warm Nude Beige Chaud

Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation is a lightweight mattifying foundation which refines pores and leaves a natural seamless finish. It is ideal for normal to oily skin. It can control shine and blur pores. Dermatologist tested. Allergy tested and Non-comedogenic.

My shade is Shade 128 Warm Nude Beige. The shade of most Filipinas would be Natural Beige, Warm Nude, True Beige & Natural Buff -- they are some of the best-selling shades here in PH which usually gets out of stock.

Available Shades [From Maybelline Ph Website]

There are 10 shades available in the Philippines but this line has 40 shades in the US! Can you believe that? The range of skin tones the product can cater to is wide enough that it's almost impossible not to find the perfect shade for your skin!

BEST WAY TO APPLY

1. Swatch the foundation on your jawline to find the right shade that matches your skin tone

2. Pour a small amount of your shade on your forehead or the back of your hand to get the most accurate color

3. Dab on it using your ring finger.

4. Apply on 5 points of your face.

5. BLEND

Purchased for P399 Only

HONEST REVIEW

What I love About the Product

Consistency of the product isn't super heavy but a little goes a long way
It can be a good daily foundation
It has a buildable consistency so it can also be a nice foundation for night events, parties or special occasions
It doesn't have a funky smell yet has a very mild scent
Easy to apply
Has a matte powdery finish
Long-lasting (Stays up to 5 hours which is pretty acceptable for a drugstore product)
VERY AFFORDABLE!
WIDE Range of shade (10 in PH, 40 in US)
Contains a lot of product that can last you for 5 to 6 months depending on usage
Doesn't not irritate the skin

What I didn't like about the Product

Dries Quickly (Tip: Apply then blend, don't leave foundation patches on the face as it will dry fast!)
Not ideal for travel make up (eg.:beaches, hiking etc.) due to heaviness and thickness of the product even with light application.
The foundation oxidizes so the shade gets darker after a few hours
The packaging is not hygienic. I wish it had a pump rather than an open mouth lid to avoid the product from spilling easily.

Aside from the quality of the product, the PRICE POINT is really commendable!

For a quality drugstore foundation that costs P399 this product is so affordable and worth the buck. I can recommend this as an everyday foundation especially to women who can't go out without wearing make up. It even goes out on sale sometimes for P299. What a steal!

Maybelline's FIT ME Series is really good. All of the products on this line from the foundation down to the concealers and powders are reliable! If I can't think of a new purchase and have a limited budget to spend, Maybelline Fit Me products will definitely be on my list!

Natural Glow

Asian Secrets

Marj Sia's Make Up Workshop: 2016

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

I was blessed enough to be a part of Marj Sia's Make Up Workshop :)
I have assisted Ms. Marj on her beauty workshop last September 25, 2015 and I really had a fun time. It has always been my hobby to follow beauty bloggers in PH to check out their reviews on beauty products being sold in stores in the Philippines; And of course inspire myself in creating my own content.

It was around the age of 18 when I started following online beauty blogs and one of them is Marj Sia of The Travelling Heels. I can very much relate to her because she's also Filipino-Chinese. There are still very few bloggers that time and she's one of those who have really emerged in the industry. I love her because her reviews are very honest and updated. :)

I feel blessed to be able to talk to her once in a while.

Ms. Marj invited me to attend her workshop once for free and I am thankful for her kind heart. I was privileged enough to be able to assist on her workshops as well.

The workshop was held here in the Backyard Coffee at Metro Point Centre here in San Juan, Manila. The ambiance is very peaceful, quiet, a little artsy and cozy.

Backyard Coffee

They even have an art decoration like this. Too Fancy!

The place is good for students, a perfect place to study since it's quiet too.

They sell pastries, cakes and sweets too.

We ordered their Salpicao Silog for P240 which is super delicious and Spicy Pasta Gamberette for P230. Their meals are affordable yet high quality. A good place to meet with friend and have a meryenda.

Salpicao Silog

We ate before proceeding with the workshop to have enough energy for the whole day!

I forgot to mention that their drinks tastes good too! I recommend you to order their White Rabbit for P160 make sure it's over ice!

Enough with the food! Let's proceed with what happened during the workshop. Before the workshop started, we arrived around 2-3 hours before the event so that we could eat first and then prepare the loot bags. We have also prepared guidelines in the area to make sure that everything will be in order.

We prepared the items which comes in the loot bags which the ladies will get all for free as part of their package! So worth it right? :)

This workshop has been sponsored by Etude House, Catwalk Cosmetics and INNOvitelle Incorporated. Thanks to the sponsors for these wonderful gifts!

Asian Secret

It includes a body scrub from Asian Secrets and even trial sized products from Etude House.

Etude Gift Bags

Who would not be happy to get these babies from Etude!

Asian Secrets

Etude House, browhause Salon, Colgate, Airoptix Colors

Here, Marj explains the importance of the pre-make-up process which is to cleanse, moisturize to prep the skin prior to applying make-up. The works shoppers were around 30 pax in different ages. From Moms to teenagers and even their kids came with them :)

The workshop is just basic and you do not even have to be a pro to attend this. You also do not have to bring fancy make-up brushes or palettes eye because everything will be provided for you.

Mark Sia Make Up Workshop

What's good about this workshop is you can personally ask your make up concerns and this is very helpful for starters like me who don't have or too little information on make up.

I was privileged enough to be part of this workshop. I really learned a lot from preps to post make up and removal. I wish I could discuss it here in detail but I would recommend you tune in with her next coming workshops and attend them yourself to experience it the thrill of learning everything you need to know about make-up!

Listening to the discussion

The discussion took around half a day which is okay for me. Sulit young buong day because there are free food and drinks naman so I guarantee that you won't even be hungry!

Ladies were feeling very pretty and more knowledgeable now! Hihihi! Yey!

I was so happy to see the ladies check their make-up look in the mirror. It seems that this workshop also boosted their confidence.

Of course, who wouldn't forget to take pretty photos for Instagram!

Loot Bags

Asian Secret Products

Freebies from the previous workshop I attended with Marj

That's it! I hope I have convinced you to attend her workshop: You'll really enjoy it and get to keep a lot of freebies! I wish I could be part of her next workshop again :)

Beauty

Make Up Haul: My Current Make Up Collection + Freebies (2015 - Early 2016)

Thursday, January 07, 2016

Hello Ladies! I am posting my current make-up collection. I have always been obsessed with make up. I love watching make up tutorial videos on youtube and I window shop a lot. However, my collection is not that extensive because I have other priorities to save up on such as my photography and videography gears but from time to time I would buy cosmetic items that I feel I needed to have for special events.

Most of my make up are in the affordable category and the basic ones. It's part of my 2016 goals to increase my make up and skin care collection. I do not use make up on a daily basis though. I just cleanse my face after taking a shower, put moisturizer and sun block on and I am good to go. I can survive a day without having to wear any make up.

My motivation to wear make-up is actually to look a little put together and grown up. I am 22 now, but I still look like 15-16 yrs old because of my baby face and chubby cheeks. I am not saying it's a bad thing though but when I attend parties or gathering meetings with high profile clients, I want to look classy, matured and a little more decent. I do not want them to feel that they're just talking to a college student or a trainee. (Haha!) People judge based on appearance (first) before they really get to know you. First impressions last!

My favorite part of any make up look is actually the lashes. I love falsies and I love lash extensions. I feeel like lashes define your eyes and will make you look feirce. It's also convenient not to put any eyeliner anymore if you have lashes on. I recommend Faboulash for your lash needs, it's an online shop which sells false eyelashes with a wide variety of selection - length and thickness.

I love their lashes because it looks very natural and the hair strands are soft and comfortable to wear. I usually buy those cheap lashes in department stores before which costs around P60 to P80 per set. This one is priced around P90 up per pair which is reasonable for the quality already. I also love this because the glue is easy to remove and the lashes can be re-used around 2 to 3 more times.

I ordered this specific lashes which are the following: WSP 213 and 747s. WSP set is for partying as it tend to have a very long and bold look while the two are just soft and can be used for dinner dates and casual events. Good thing they also ship worldwide! These babies are hand-made, light weight and fabulous!

Bifesta

Bifesta Make Up Remover
Got this babies for free when I attended Marj Sia's Makeup Workshop last year. They actually come in a pump bottle which cost around P600 to P800 in drug stores. I still have to buy 1 bottle because they are really good. I have tried one pack of this and I must say it easily removes my make up well and smells good too. One thing I hate about the make up is removing it and looking for a good make up remover which does not sting is hard. I recommend this brand cause it's very light and leaves a refreshing feel on my face after use. It smells like baby milk too!
* I'll give an in-depth review on this once I purchase the bottle pump version

Vitress

Vitress

My hair is my crowning glory! YES! I have very long hair which reaches' til my waist area and I love grooming it! I will not leave the house until I get my hair blow dried perfectly! Due to my annual hair coloring it was hard to prevent strands from drying out. So it became vital to me to apply hair polish once in a while just to help it strengthen and look healthy!

*Got this from Marj Sia's Make Up Workshop

As you can see, I have only have few make ups with me. I have thrown some of which have expired cause of not using them often. I use BB Cream Ponds foundation for my everyday foundie just so I could protect my facial skin from the harmful UV Rays aside from the normal sunblock. Then I apply blush from Maybelline - Cheeky Glow to add color to my pale skin. I rarely do my brows cause i'm happy with my threaded brows already but if I do, I use the In 2 It Brow Powder. This is a cheap buy but the product is actually good and stays long enough. It's even waterproof!

These are my primers and foundations. Have not even opened some of them cause I rarely use them. I currently am using the Porefessional from Etude House which I really love because it closes my pores and gives me an even surface when applying my foundation. I actually stopped looking for a primer when I found this! I have not bought my HG foundation yet cause I have not found THE ONE. I use the concealer SAEM which I got from Korea. Others are just extras make up that I have.

I use the Bobbi Brown Mascara on my lashes which I also got from Marj Sia's Make Up Workshop. They stay for a long time but they're very hard to remove. However, it feels light in the eyes so I actually plan to buy another bottle. The eyeshadows are from Japan, I have not bought my HG eyeshadow palette yet cause i'm still looking for a good one with a good pigment. These lightly pigmented eyeshadows are not really what I like cause it's so glittery but I guess the reason for this and why most Japanese are not pigmented eyeshadows is because they have little to no eyelids. I think this is not really necessary for them and just an "add-on" for their make-up routine.

For the Eye Liners, I got my favorite Mac Eyeliner which was given to me as a gift way back. I think it's expired already, but I still keep on using it, Haha. It has a great black pigment and I usually use this when clubbing as it gives me a fierce and bolder eye look that I want!

I forgot to mention, the make up remover that i'm currently obsessing with is the Real Art Cleansing Oil from Etude. A lot of beauty bloggers have been raving about this and what I have is just even a trial kit only. I will buy a big bottle of this cause it easily removes ALL the make up on my face including the mascara.

Blush

Next to Falsies, my next favorite would be the blushes! I love them so much I even wear them mostly without foundation. I remember wearing them since I was in grade three. A lot have been raving about cheek tints then, so when my mom bought me one, I never stopped using it anymore. Most of my schoolmates would ask what my secret to looking radiant and blooming, this is the secret, the bomb!

Make Up Brush
My current makeup brushes are from CHARM which is a local brand. I got these again from attending Marj Sia's make-up workshop. It's a small one perfect size for travel. I plan on buying Real Techniques Brushes soon this year to use as my HG brush and is still currently hunting for good affordable brushes.

Lipsticks
I love MATTE Lipsticks. I got some NYX Soft Creamy Matte lippies. Planning to buy MAC lippies soon. I am not much a fan of lipsticks cause they tend to get away easily. I feel that I am wasting my money buying lipsticks or probably I am just not buying good products that will make me like it. Still on a hunt for good lippies!

PERFUMES / Colognes
I love colognes better than perfumes. I love soft smelling fragrances than the strong ones. However, the only negative thing is that they tend to go off easily. This is my current favorite all over spray from Etude House, it smells sweet and tasty!

THERE! Thank you for taking the time to read this. I actually wrote this to keep track of the make-up that I have right now and to see the progress of my collection when I start hoarding good products on my wish list.
What do you think about this? Let me know and comment below!