Generic Eyelash Curler

Price: Php40

Made in China

I got this very cheap! I bought this because it's pink (yeah I'm color-biased :P) I was really excited to try this. Most eyelash curlers I've tried are generic also, being sold at bazaars or stores selling China-branded cosmetics and products. Sad to say I didn't like it, like the rest of the curlers I've tried. It's because the pad is more like plastic than silicon/rubber. It does not hold a curl! Next time I'll buy a branded eyelash curler with silicon or rubber pads. :(

I'm still a newbie when it comes to eyelash curling. I'll just try to practice with this until I find a good but cheap replacement. Can you recommend an eyelash curler that is affordable yet does the job well? 

Rating: 1/5 stars because it's cheap.

Edit: I found out that this one works after I put on my mascara. 

Rating: 3/5 stars because idk if it will damage my eyelashes in the long run. I will try out other eyelash curlers soon.

Etude House Happy Teatime Cleansing Foam - Aloe Tea

  

Variant:Aloe Tea

Net Volume: 150mL (5.07 fl. oz)

Price: Php148 (Approx. US$3.48)

Made in Korea

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Potassium Stearate, Potassium Myristate, PEG-32, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Hydrated Silica, Potassium Laurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, GLyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (0.15 mg), Lauric Acid, Disodium EDTA, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 42090, CI 19140, Fragrance

I remember purchasing this long ago and I forgot why I stopped using it. Now I'm using it again. It's just like a plain cleansing soap with aloe extract. It's bigger than most facial washes and not only in tube size but also in quantity. 150ml for Php148!

It does not make my pimples go away but it's okay as long as a don't break out. The scent reminds me of another cleansing product but I can't remeber which product it is.

Pros:

• affordable
• does not break me out
• Available in 5 variants: Aloe Tea, Milk Tea, Peach Tea, Lemon, Green Tea

Cons:

• doesn't do anything for my existing pimples and blemishes.

 All on all it's just okay. Will I repurchase? No because I wanna try the other variants.

Rating: 3/5

Qianyu Eyeshadow Palette - Small

Palette No. 04
Net Weight: 10.6 grams
Price Php 45
Made in China

 Qianyu is one of my favorite Chinese cosmetics brand. It is very pigmented and affordable. I don't spend much on eyeshadows as I seldom use them. But this palette I think I can use everday for this are all browns and neutrals. Also, not many Chinese cosmetics brands put their ingredients list and expiration date. This have both. :)

I can match this with just about anything. From clothes to lipsticks and blush. :)

 

swatches taken with flash

Pros:

• affordable
• Ingredients are listed
• has manufacturing and expiration date
• highly pigmented 

Cons: none

I'm super satisfied with this palette. :)

Rating: 5/5 stars

Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Shine Free Foundation

Shade: Nude Beige
Net Weight: 9 grams
Price: Php 249
Made in Thailand

 

Ingredients: Talc, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Parfum/Fragrance, Aluminum Hydroxide, BHT, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol (+/- May contain CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 77947 / Zinc Oxide) F.I.L. D44933/7.

I bought this in Nude Beige shade. I had this one in Honey shade before and I must say this really kept my face shine free for a couple of hours which is good for my oily skin. This is also refillable. You can buy the refill for Php149 only.

Pros:

• Oil-free
• has SPF 25
• Non- Comedogenic ( won't clog pores)
• Absorbs/controls oil
• available in 4 shades
• has Vitamin C and E
• developed for Asian skin
• smooth skin texture after application
• covers redness of pimples/blemishes
• it's sweat-proof
• didn't break me out
• the scent is not heavy
• affordable 
• comes in a light pink compact :D
• refillable (refill with puff)

Cons:

• the powder breaks easily so be careful not to drop it
• it's cakey when i put too much

Overall I'm satisfied with this powder foundation. If only the powder doesn't break easily, this could have been a 5-star rating. I will repurchase this again. :)

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Edit: I pressed it a little hard and the powder cracked :( I will take 1 star off because the product is so fragile.

Rating: 3.5/5