Elf Goodies from My Bestfriend

Hi everyone!

Have you watched this video that I posted a few days ago? It’s a haul video on the things my bestfriend since elementary, Joanne, who now resides in Miami, FL, sent to me a few weeks back! She’s such a sweetheart!

As promised, this is the blog post showing more photos of the products that I showed you in the video! I totally fell in love with them. The best thing about all this is that Jo sent me stuff I can actually use as a makeup artist!

NOTE: As mentioned, these products were bought in Miami, so I don’t really know if they’re available in the Philippines

1. “Makeup Clutch” by ELF—what’s so cool about this palette is that it looks like a clutch (hence the name); inside you will find 32 eyeshadow colors and 3 sponge tip applicators (first tray) and when you slide the second tray open, you will find 2 blush shades, bronzer, face shimmer, eyebrow wax and powder, and 6 shades of lip gloss.

2. Makeup Artist Brush Belt by ELF—I was super happy to find this in the package! I’ve been meaning to get my own brush belt for months! Thank God I haven’t bought one yet! This brush belt can hold a lotta brushes! Thank you soooooo much Jo! This will be such a great help to me during my gigs!

3. L’Oreal Youth Code Sample Pack—this is one of the newest from L’Oreal! Can’t wait to try it out! I hear people buzzing about this already.

So those were the amazing products Joanne sent to me! I am really blessed to have her. We haven’t seen each other in years since she moved to Miami! Nevertheless, the support she shows me is soooooooo amazing. I love you Jo!!! Wait for my package for you!

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Trinket Town Bazaar Finds

In case you missed it, read my 2,000+ worded live blog entry during the Trinket Town Bazaar last December 4, 2011: http://sayartillero.blogspot.com/2011/12/december-4-2011-live-blogging-from.html

I was there with my sisters to sell earcuffs and false lashes but it was impossible to not buy anything. Here are my lovely finds from the bazaar! (All the links included)

NERD GLASSES PHP100.00
from http://gelibeancouture.multiply.com/

BLACK BLAZER PHP 300.00
from http://gelibeancouture.multiply.com/

NYX PRODUCTS PHP 280 (lipstick) PHP 300 (glitter cream palette)
from Ysh's Boutique http://hazeltan13.multiply.com/photos/album/597/NYX_Cosmetics

WHITE COAT PHP 200.00 from HongKong
from an independent seller who travels around the world and sells pieces from all over the globe *They don't have an online site, unfortunately.

BLACK TURTLENECK PHP 100.00
from an independent seller who travels around the world and sells pieces from all over the globe *They don't have an online site, unfortunately.

Watch my haul in my YouTube Channel:

Haul (Brow Pencils, Makeup Remover, Rabito iPhone Case, Protein Shake)

Hi everyone! Remember my “Day in The Life of Say” video last Thursday? I made a haul video out of it. I just picked up a few stuff I needed and wanted to try out. First Stop: Etude House 

• Easy Brow Pencil in Dark Brown PHP 128.00
• Eye and Lip Makeup Remover PHP 198.00

Second Stop: Department Store

• Ever Bilena Kleopatra Brow Pencil in Dark Down PHP 55.00 (not in photo)

Third Stop: Healthy Options

• Spiru-Tein Cookies and Cream Protein Shake PHP 99.00

Fourth Stop: FireWyre (SM City Manila Cyberzone, across SamSung Lower GF)

• Rabito iPhone 4 Case PHP 150.00

I also went to the Supermarket and bought dog food + Mandarin Oranges from Dole.

In other stores, they sell the Rabito case for freaking 450.00! So be sure to go to FireWyre and get it for only 150! The protein shake is very yummy—I didn’t have milk to mix it with, so I used water; great taste! They also have a lot of flavors available (you can see it in my Day in The Life of Say video embedded below) I’ll be making demos using the brow pencils soon!

Watch the videos here:

Gifts from Krysha: Benefit, Bath & Body Works, Wet N Wild

It’s rare to find genuinely nice people on the internet, but I’m very proud to say that I found Krysha (MissKPM67 in YouTube). She fits the definition perfectly. We became friends online because she also does makeup tutorials (and also covers of songs). I honestly liked her the moment I watched one of her haul videos! And don’t even get me started with her awesome blog—it’s very photo-heavy and clean! I always get excited when she posts a new entry; she makes everything so relatable. I am really happy our friendship blossomed; mind you, I haven’t met her in person yet [but we will, this November, because she’ll be coming back to the Philippines for a vacation!]

She sent me a package all the way from Philadelphia a few weeks back and I know I’ve already blogged about them here, but this post contains the embedded video at the end so continue scrolling down!

Another recap of the things she sent me:

1. Elf Hypershine Lip Gloss Collection2. Benefit Cosmetics Posie Tint, High Beam & BeneTint3. Bath and Body Works lotion—White Citrus4. Bath and Body Works lotion—Secret Wonderland5. Bath and Body Works lotion—Japanese Cherry Blossom6. Wet N Wild Lipstick in 905D

Check out my bebe doll's channels:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MissKPM67
http://www.youtube.com/user/Emei67

Here's her amazing blog:
http://www.helloysha.com

Watch my vlog here:

Sunday Haul (September 4, 2011): Cosmetics, Skin/Nail/Hair Care

Time for another Sunday Haul!

As I mentioned in my previous posts, SM City Manila had a 3-Day Sale (Sept. 2-4) I unfortunately reached the 3rd day! I did not plan on buying anything at all (well, except for makeup remover) since I am saving up. All my walking around made me lose my will power, and all the marketing strategies that you could think of conquered.

What better way to share what I bought than through an entry and a video!

1. Fanny Serrano 2-Way Cake in Rajah PHP 399.00—I actually bought this on the 31st of August, so it doesn’t really count as part of this Sunday Haul. But for the sake of mentioning, I could’ve bought it at 10% cheaper if I purchased it last Sunday! Rajah is the perfect shade for contouring. Fellow gurus have raved about it, and I decided to give it a try! It’s a new shade, and one of the darkest, too. I suggest you try it out, because there are only a few matte contouring powders out there.2. Bench Fix Professional Agent Bond Styling Gum PHP 95.00—I have already reviewed this product in this post just because it WORKS AMAZINGLY WELL. I am very happy I tried this out! Hairsprays move over, waxes have taken over. I was pretty enthusiastic as I wrote the review on this baby, so better yet read the post for me, baby!

http://saytiocoartillero.blogspot.com/2011/09/product-that-works-holds-curls-up-for.html3. Nails Cuticle Remover and Nail Polish Remover PHP 18.00 for both—nothing special, but Nails is the brand I’ve been using since forever for my nails and toes.4. Etude House Eye and Lip Makeup Remover PHP 198.00—After using the Mascara Remover from the same brand, I decided to switch back again, just because I want to. Nothing really wrong with the Mascara Remover! 5. Ever Bilena Brown EyePencil PHP 80.00—the perfect shade for my brows! I used it today for school and the color was just amazing. I used it together with the darker shade of brown for the outer corners.6. Fanny Serrano Long Wear Gel Eyeliner PHP 225.00—I got this baby for 10% less! Would you believe it?! They’re finally back on stock! I was going to buy another jar of the Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner which costs PHP 449.00! But when I saw this baby, I just had to buy it. 225.00 is freaking affordable for such a huge container of gel liner! I already have the review on this product in my mind! Good stuff.7. L’Oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer PHP 945.00 (but I got it for PHP 803.00 because of the sale)—just like the styling gum, I also have reviewed this product already. I was 10x more enthusiastic when I wrote that post. So read it for me, doll! All I can say it, THIS IS THE BEST PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE!

http://saytiocoartillero.blogspot.com/2011/09/eureka-moment-primer-perfection.html8. Goody Hand Mirror PHP 309.75 (but I got it for PHP 245.00 because of the sale)—I know it’s a huge mirror. But this is the way I roll! This is my 6th Goody hand mirror. All the other 5 has gone to mirror heaven.

If you want to see the products in “semi-real life” watch this video for me!

Sunday Haul (August 21, 2011)

1. KARA NINA ORGANIZER PHP 599.75 (SM DEPARTMENT STORE)—I bought this mainly because I wanted to have an organizer where I put all my stuff in (i.e. hair tools, accessories, and the likes) and ditch the habit of dragging huge bags with me whenever I go on gigs. This organizer has multiple pockets which you can fill in with all kinds of stuff making it perfect for makeup artists and even stylists. Kara Nina offers a wide variety of brush holders, brush bags, cosmetics kits, and pouches of all kinds.

2. WATSONS MOISTURIZING BABY LOTION WIPES PHP 79.00 (SM DEPARTMENT STORE/WATSONS)—Wet wipes always come in handy whenever. I’m a neat freak, and that means I need constant disinfecting/cleansing of hands or things around me. This huge pack will last me a month (or less, depending on my frequency of use)3. RED INDEX CARD HOLDER PHP 107.00 (Office Warehouse)—I needed to gather all my lipsticks together and put them in just one container. I decided to ditch my two small black index card holders and replace them with this huge red one. Who said index card holders were only for index cards?4. CORONA MEMO HOLDER PHP 110.00 (Office Warehouse)—At this point you may say I was just impulse-buying. And you’re right. Although, I do love having memos at my reach anytime. Being the OC person that I am, not writing down the things that I need to remember makes me go crazy.5. MAYBELLINE CLEAR SMOOTH ALL IN ONE SHINE FREE FOUNDATION REFILL IN HONEY PHP 149.00 (Maybelline Counter, SM Dept. Store)—"Just had to buy it.” Although, I do have the compact version of this—in Sand Beige, which I use for contouring.6. PUMA SOCKS PHP 199.75/3 pairs (SM Dept. Store)—Mainly bought this for my intense workouts. I thick ‘em thick to cushion my feet from all the jumps and lunges and brutal routines.7. MONEA CPR HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY PHP 109.00 (WATSONS)—I ran out, and I needed a new bottle! The price was weird. I am 100% sure this only costs 99.00.8. COVERGIRL LIPPERFECT LIPSTICK IN HOT PASSION 305 PHP 395.00 (COVERGIRL, SM DEPT. STORE)—My favorite purchase today!!! This is the perfect red lip color! More swatches in the next blog entry! Stay tuned for the review. 

WATCH MY HAUL VIDEO HERE: