Review: NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk

NYX JUMBO PENCIL IN MILK

I know that this has been raved by the whole blogsphere but,  I only started using this last month after my October Haul. Better late than never right? Because, this pencil does a lot of wonders. 

The NYX Jumbo Pencil (particularly in this shade 'Milk'/'604') is a multitasking product. Why? Here are the many things this jumbo pencil can do aside from being used as an eyeliner.

1. With it's creamy consistency, it can be used as an eye shadow. Not all skin tones work well with it though. 
2. You can use it to highlight your brows.
3. It can substitute primers as it makes eye shadow colors more vivid.
4. It works as a great base for loose pigments (i.e. mineral make up etc.)
5. It is also good to highlight the inner corners of your eyes with this product.

Price: P220

Where to buy: I always buy my NYX make up from Pretty Goddess who has kiosks at Pop Culture Trinoma and Alabang Town Center (Both located at the 2nd floor). You can also catch them on most bazaars especially at Eastwood during weekends.

Will I repurchase: Absoultely! I am also dying to try other shades because they really come in handy in your make up kit. Plus the price isn't that steep!

*Disclaimer This is not a paid advertisment and I bought this from my hard earned money. The reason I recommend this shop is because, it is one of the few bazaar stalls/ online shops that I trust as I am prone to being fooled when buying make up haha. Plus, they also have the friendliest staff who all don't mind if I take too long swatching products.

This is how it looks like when lined (upper) and blended (lower).

Here's how it looks like when it is being used as a primer. The same amount of eyeshadow were swatched here. You will notice that the one with the NYX jumbo pencil is more pigmented and vibrant.

And that's about the rest of it. I hope you girls enjoyed this post. Feel free to share your comments about this product if you have tried it already. And for those who haven't, I highly suggest you add this to your growing make up collection.

Until my next make review,

<3 The Beauty Geek

Haul: MAC, The Balm, e.l.f., NYX, etc.

Hello girls!! This is a very very late post, I know! I have been really really busy lately. Good thing my phone works wonders! Lately, I use it as a blogging device. I take pictures here (my phone) edit, and post via the blogspot application! Good for those who are always on the go!

Anyway, I just wanted to share with you girls my September haul. Hehe told you it was really late! These are just accumulated purchases. I haven't been buying make up lately because I am saving up for Make Up school and league fees for my favorite sport ---- Ultimate Frisbee. So here they are:

•MAC Studio Fix foundation (NC30) -P1700 (MAC kiosk at Eastwood)
•The Balm's Time Balm in medium - P750 (Beauty Bar)
•e.l.f. Stipple brush and Powder brush- P249.75 each (SM dept. Store)
•Andrea modlash adhesive "Lash Grip" - P195 (Beauty Bar)
•False Eyelashes -P300 @kayboodles instagram shop
•Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in Warm Sand - around $7
•NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk -P200 Pretty goddess booth in Trinoma Pop Culture
•24 pcs brush set -P990 Ensogo Deals

Well, that's about the rest of it. I really bought only the stuff I needed - or I think I needed.

I bought the Balm's time balm because I was looking for a concealer at MAC, unfortunately they didn't have the shade closest to my skin tone so I headed to Beauty Bar which is just beside the MAC kiosk. Luckily I found this gem!

I will be posting reviews later on! Let me know which one's you'd love to read about! ;D

Love,
Katrina <3

HAUL: L.A. Colors, NYX and Landmark Brushes

YES! I know! I wrote previously that I am saving up for Korea. But I am  here again with another haul! And this time, all items are below 150 PESOS!! YAAAY to bargain hunters like me! I haven’t found time to review other products from my previous haul. Again, I am making my to-review list a little bit longer. So many products to review, so little time!

Quality brushes are a must-have for any make up junkie. But who wouldn’t resist these fluffy ones! They are incredibly cheap. Although, you know that they won’t last as long as high quality brushes do – but what could go wrong with 50 and 90 pesos right? (That’s around $1 - $2 only!!) They have soft bristles and long handles which I love! – Black with a little shimmer. The eye brushes shed off quickly and the other one is already damaged though (I should have opened it from it’s wrapper to check before I started buying it). Good thing I can fix it with Super Glue.

My NYX round lipstick in Indian Pink has a story. I really wanted this shade ever since I picked it out for my friend to buy. Last Easter, I saw my favorite bazaar stall (Prettygoddes) which is where I purchase all my round lippies. I asked for the shade Indian pink but they didn’t have it on stock. A few days after, I checked the stall they had on another mall (At Trinoma, PoP Culture) again it was out of stock! Someone just bought the last piece a few minutes before I asked. I got so frustrated because I really wanted the shade and my mind was already set on buying that particular shade only. I went back after eating dinner and found out that there was still one left for me! Turns out, the previous buyer gave it back and chose another shade. Boy was I so happy! This, by far, is my favorite stall. They have an accommodating and friendly staff, and they have a lot of NYX items to choose from.

NYX Round Lipstick in Indian Pink P150

Lastly, I bought a few stuff from L.A. Colors. I was able to find a retractable lip pencil here and a pressed powder, concealer and a wet to dry make up. The shade is too light for my complexion (Wet to dry make up). They don’t have testers so you really won’t be able to see the swatches in the skin… I’ll save my words on their separate review. But I give 2 thumbs up for the lip pencils. They are easy to use and glides well on the lips. Plus, sharpening is not required!

L.A. Colors Pressed Powder and Wet and Dry Make up with Concealer P149 each;
 Retractable Lip Liner P119 each

The Look: Miss Tangerine

After coming home from a department store make up haul I tested the products I bought, and then one thing led to another. So, since it is SUMMER already here in the Philippines, I made a look inspired by (drum roll please..) what else but the beautiful sunsets we have here. I have been meaning to make a video tutorial for this one, but since I am still starting with this whole blog thing (and I am still learning the ropes) I think this post will do for now.

For the Face:
Olay Touch of Foundation
Ever Bilena Advance concealer in Velvet Nude
Maybeline Clear Smooth Face Powder in Honey
e.l.f. Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder

For the Eyes:
Ellana Mineral Primer
DuWop doubleglow 7
Etude House Drawing Eyebrow Pencil
IN2IT Waterproof Eyebrow Colour
BH Cosmetics 120 Color Eyeshadow Palette (1st ed.)
BH Cosmetics Gel Liner in Onyx
Maybeline's Volume Express Mascara

For the Lips:
Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm
NYX Round Lipstick Orange Soda
BH Cosmetics 120 Color Eyeshadow Palette (1st ed.)

THE STEPS:
1. Apply a dot like amount of Olay Total Effect's w/ Touch of foundation on the face followed by Ever Bilena's Advance concealer on the under eye area and on places where there is a need for concealing.
2. Put Ellana's Mineral Primer on the eye lids.
3.While allowing your skin to absorb the primer do your brow's by shaping them with Etude house's Drawing pencil and shading it with IN2IT's eyebrow colour. Use DuWop's doubleglow 7 to highlight the lower brow line. (any highlighter/ shimmer eyeshadow will work too)
4. Apply a matte yellow eye shadow on the inner lids of the eye up to the inner half. Use a matte orange color for the outer half and a red orange shade for the crease then blend to your heart's content.
5. Line the eyes with a a black gel liner on top. With the use of the yellow eyeshadow, line it also at the bottom.
6. Highlight the cheeks (e.l.f. Contouring blush & bronzing powder) define the jaw line by contouring it with a decent bronzer.
7. Apply lip balm on the lips to soften it and swipe on your favorite Nude Lip shade. (NYX Orange Soda) Dab your matte orange eyeshadow and VOILA! You already get the look of MISS TANGERINE!

Feel free to ask and comment away. This is my first blog post so show some love! =)