Haul-iday! Gifts and Purchases during the Holiday!

Hello everyone! I've been on a make up ban for a few months already. Although I broke a promise to myself when I had a chance to shop during my Beauty Credit Haul, I still give myself a pat in the back for not buying anything for almost 3 months! Besides, the Beauty Credit haul was such a steal, it would be too much of a shame to let it pass.

The Holidays has been good to me though. I didn't expect I would receive a nice amount of makeup - let alone any kind of gift during the season! To be honest, I'm the kid who rarely opens a gift under the Christmas tree when the clock strikes twelve midnight. I would get one to three gifts a year but usually, I don't get to open any. Okay, let's put my sob story behind! Haha!

Moving on to my haul... These are just accumulated gifts and purchases that I got last month. Most of them are gifts, so I couldn't really say its a haul - but - I don't know how to name it, so let us just call it a haul shall we?

First is MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation (NC40) which was given by my sister! Weeee! This will be the perfect match for my MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation! Can't wait to use it!

Next would be the lippies! I've been meaning to buy lipsticks because I only own eight. I just mix the colors most of the time to get the shade that I want. Good things come to those who wait eh? I got four to add up to my collection. 

The Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick (Pearl) was a gift from my Aunt during our Kris Kringle. She also added a L'oreal Base Magique primer. Lucky me! Next was a gift from my colleague, a MAC frost lipstick in the shade Foil. This is my first ever MAC lippie! Next is Maybelline's Color Sensational Lipstick inToffee cream, another gift from my sister! And the only thing that I bought out of the four lipsticks - Wet n' Wild in Nouveau Pink.

As I've said earlier, I got this from our Kris Kringle. I planned on buying one before the year ended good thing I did not! When I tried this on the counter months ago I really wanted to have it because it left my face velvety - but being the cheap person that I am, I refrained from buying it. I am really happy that I got one now. Thank you fairy-god Aunt!

Before you say: "I thought you were on a make up ban?!!", let me explain first why I need these two. My Dove Makeup remover is almost running out and my two other removers gets a little stingy on my eyes when I use them. So, I think I really need to purchase and try a new one. The Nu-pore make up remover (cleansing wipes) cost less than $2.00, while the Jergens' All Purpose Face Cream was around $5.00. Both were purchased at Puregold Subic Bay Freeport Zone. I think you'll find one at Duty Free or S&R. 

Lastly, I got a Dream Bery Burst Moisturizing Lotion from Bench and Lavender Bath Salts. Both were gifts from my colleagues.

I can't wait to try out these products and share it to you girls. One of my resolutions this year is to post more in this blog. I haven't been active at blogging when I started out last year. I want to make it better this year so expect some reviews on the days to come!

Haul: Beauty Credit

Beauty Credit (since 2004) is a popular Korean cosmetics and skin care brand that houses over 180 outlets around the world. To make you more familiar with the brand, it is being endorsed by Koo Hye Sun - the lead of the Korean Hit Series "Boys Over Flowers".

The brand is now locally available on select Watson's branches. Luckily, for those who reside in Subic (Zambales) there is one Beauty Credit/Somang store that may be found around the Freeport Zone. By the way, the store sells cheaper than the Beauty Credit Kiosks at Watsons! I make it a point to visit the store every time I am on a vacation there. Sadly, the store is closing down - hence the great sale. The owners are still unsure if they are going to open up a new branch elsewhere (I hope they still do!).

I still took the advantage of this great sale anyway and, I must say, this is the most "sulit" haul I had in years. I'll show the numbers and help you girls compute! ;D

Moving on to the haul...

Lovely Q10 Make Up Base (Matte/02) Bought for only P200. Originally costs P400

I originally wanted the Lovely Q10 Makeup Fitting Gel that works like a primer. But since it was a closing sale, they didn't have it any longer. It would be such a steal if I was able to buy it (Fitting Gel) for P200. But this makeup base looks as promising so I can't wait to try it out!

Lovely Tangtang Skin Cover (Natural Beige/23) bought for P200. Originally P400.

Don't you just love the packaging? It's a cute rocking horse that is a bit similar to the brand Skinfood. It reminds me of the brand Paul & Joe sometimes just because of it's embossed designs. Really classy!

Lovely Eye Color (Eyeshadow pots) bought 4 for 100. Originally 200 each.

I should have seen these before the gift giving of Christmas started! Although the colors are limited, it was still such a steal to buy these for P25 each! Just the perfect gift for the season if your on a thrifty mode like me.

Wood Eyebrow (Pencil 02) bought for P50. Originally P100.

This is similar to my Etude House Drawing Eyebrow Pencil in 02. This will be a perfect alternative when I finish up the one from Etude because it's always out of stock.

Nail Reinforcing Agent bought for P20. Originally P150!

I bought an extra for this one as I will be including it on my future giveaway. Hehe. Another great product because Nail Reinforcing Agents from other brands like Sally Hansen are more expensive. And for P20 --- it's like buying something from Divisoria but with better quality!

Nail Polish bought for only P20. Originally P100!

To sum it all up, I spent P610 on all the products I bought. Roughly around $14.00! But all the products I bought originally costs P2100! That's around $50.00!

I saved up P1490/ $35.00! That is more than 50%! I am one happy kid!

It is sad though that the brand is not as famous as other Korean brands here in the Philippines. I think its because they don't have their own store. But the products they have is just as promising as the top Korean Brands in the market so it is definitely worth a try!