REVIEW: BENEFIT HERVANA BLUSH BOX

Hey guys! back for a review again. I have so many cool stuff to review so watch out for that. This time I'm going to share my own thoughts about the BENEFIT BLUSH BOX in HERVANA. You may find a lot of reviews about this awesome blush but I just wanna share my own side about this product that has a lot of good reviews about it. Let's see if it is worth every penny. 

I am so obsessed with my CORALISTA blush from Benefit. The one and only blush box that I own from them aside from my Benefit HOOLA bronzer which is absolutely my holy grail and my forever favorite contouring powder. I got amazed with the new Benefit blush which is the HERVANA because it looks so gorgeous and it has a lot of rave reviews about it, this has been launched since last year and I've been eyeing for this blush since it came out in the market. Finally after ages, I already have it! YAY!

This is being introduced in the Philippines Benefit Stores for Php1600.00 each blush box. US price is $28 or Php1176.00 at Macy's store. I got mine from Macy's, I think two weeks ago and they have this 50% off sale during that time, it was around second week of May, so I got my new HERVANA and HOOLA both 50% off which $14 each box or Php600.00 each exclusive of the shipping fee. I ordered this online through an Instragram Online shop "Everythingisauthentic" and gladly they can carry any products from Macys' so I pre-ordered my benefit boxes from them. Thanks a lot dear!

I am extremely happy with my purchase! Imagine how much I save from Php1600.00 original price here in the
Philippines compared to Php600.00 pre-ordered from Macy's. YAY!! 

I have been using the Hervana blush almost everyday at work and I am soooooooo inlove!

This powder blush is a pinwheel of four gorgeous shades: lucky shell (cream color) , divine peach (peachy orange color), heavenly rose(pink color) and berry delight (light violet or berry color), that combines together into one gorgeous matte light pink color. The packaging is a very nice hard box with a mirror in it. Like all benefit blush box, it has a blush brush inside and you'll a 8.0 g or 0.28 oz of product. This would definitely last for a very long time if you'll not going to use it on a daily basis. 

I also love my CORALISTA from Benefit but this HERVANA blush is a very gorgeous light pink color that works amazing for medium to light skin. CORALISTA is a coral or peachy pink blush that has a little shimmer on it, HERVANA is a pink blush that is matte finish. I love the fact that this blush is matte. It flatters my skin tone perfectly! And I also want to share that this blush has an amazing smell! It smells so sweet!! I actually smell it first before I start to put it into my cheeks. Overall I love this blush and I definitely recommend this product! Rated this blush 5/5.

CORALISTA and HERVANA 

You may find it expensive but it is worth the investment for beauty junkies out there! 


So, what do you think about Hervana? xx

PRODUCT REVIEW: "REAL TECHNIQUES BRUSHES"

Hey everyone! It's been a very long time since my last post. I apologize for not updating my blog since last year been busy with my little one and my job. Anyhoo, I'm freakkkiinnnnn' back! I seriously miss blogging and sharing cool and fun stuff with you guys. So to start of, I have an awesome review for you today.

I purchased two (2) real techniques brushes, I think almost a week or two ago. I have the 1.) Expert Face Brush and the 2.) Stippling Brush. Bought those two awesome brushes from an online shop from Instagram. Bought it for Php 500.00 or $11.65 each! Really cheap compared to other online shops who sell it for Php750.00 or $17.48 each. If you guys are interested to buy some just comment down below and I'll provide the link of the
online shop or you can just search it from the Instagram "Sassyfabshop". Okay so let's proceed with the review.

I am really into makeup brushes. For me, I'd rather pay for the quality since it will give the best makeup finish because for me "Behind a great makeup is a great hand with the perfect brush." Real Techniques has been known for it's good quality and cheaper price compared to other makeup brushes like Mac, Sigma and Bobbi Brown.

I am totally in-love with these two brushes! Really soft and it really gives that flawless makeup finish. Hence, I am expecting more from the Expert face brush to be really good in buffing foundations but I found out that the brush is too small for applying foundation. It is denser enough to help you buff your foundation but you will take some time to finish your entire face to do it. So, I'm not really using it for foundations, I'm actually using it for contouring my face. The shape of the Expert face brush is perfect for contouring your cheek bones, jaw lines and your temples. You just have to dab the contouring powder very lightly since this brush tends to get a lot of product because it is super dense. Cream type product is the best for this kind of brush like the Chanel bronze universel. I'm gonna look for something else to make this brush work out for me, rate this brush for 3/5.

This is my favorite purchase! I love how  the synthetic bristles of the brush being tack as a stippling brush. I use this for applying liquid foundation or sometimes cream blushers. You will have that "airbrushed finish look" with this brush. Although this is not my favorite foundation brush (it is still the round kabuki or the flat top kabuki brush) because with this kind of brush, you are not actually buffing the foundation into your skin, you are just stippling it on top of your skin (if that makes any-sense.) But I will rate this brush 4/5 because I love how it works for me although it has some shedding issues.

Here's a closer look of the brushes! (Left: Stippling brush Right: Expert Face brush)

Maybe I will try the Powder brush and the Setting brush next time. Not actually a fan of their "core or starter" set collection, I find out that some of the brush in the collection is not really helpful.

 What do you think about real techniques brushes? What brushes you own from the brand? Let me know and comment down below. Till my next review girls

! xOxO ~anne

Beauty Tips: How to have a long lasting makeup.

 Want a long lasting makeup?

Hey everyone! Time again for some beauty tips! I wrote a blog before about some “skin care routine  before going to bed”, if you haven't checked it yet CLICK HERE. So now I want to share with you girls some make up tricks on how to have a long lasting makeup.

Wanna have that smudge proof eye makeup? How about that long lasting foundation that wouldn’t look cakey in the end of the day? Or even that Lipstick staying power? If you wanna have that makeup staying power then keep on reading.

Here are some simple makeup tips and tricks to have your makeup last longer.

Long lasting EYE Makeup Tips:

• If you wanna have a long-lasting eyeshadow, use an eyelid primer or any eyeshadow base that you want! Eye primers  extend your makeup application by hours plus it pops out the color of your eyeshadow.
• Use gel liners or any liquid liners that is waterproof. Remember                gel liners, liquid liners or cream eyeliners had 4 times staying power compare to pencil eyeliner. Plus it is smudge proof. You definitely don't want your eyeliner creasing unto your lids.
• Get  perfect lashes all day! Using an eyelash curler with a blow dryer. Add volume to your lashes by applying two coats of your favorite mascara. If you’re having trouble with flaky lashes , try applying eyelash primer before your waterproof mascara.

Long lasting FOUNDATION makeup tips:

• Start with a clean face, before applying your foundation primer make sure you moisturize first your face with your facial moisturizer. Be sure it has SPF!
• Wait for 5 mins after applying your moisturizer. Allow the skin to absorb the moisturizer then applying your face or foundation primer. Foundation primer will make your foundation last longer and it gives non-cakey effect.
• After applying your foundation, make sure you always use a powder in setting your foundation. Any matte compact powder, mineral powder or translucent powder will do.  Take your powder with you to do touch ups throughout the day.
• Use blotting sheets for lasting foundation to remove excess oil.  DON'T EVER try to remove excess oil by just touching up your foundation with your compact powder. It’s a big no no no! It will clog your pores and sometimes it’s the cause of blemishes and pimples. Plus it’s nasty!

Long lasting LIP makeup tips:

• Go ahead and apply your foundation into your lips. By doing so, you will achieve a longer lasting coverage. Just a thin layer of foundation will do.
• Use a lip liner to keep your lipstick in place. Line and fill the whole lips then apply your lipstick. Blot in a tissue paper. Apply the second coat then finish it with a lip gloss.

So there you have it, so simple and easy to follow makeup tricks to have a long lasting makeup. Hope you enjoy reading this. Till my next beauty tips gorgeous!  Don't forget to subscribe. J

XoXo,
Anne