Good News Ladies, Fall Season is here and Sigma Beauty Eye Shadow Palettes are $10 Off!


It's time to get yourselves new eyeshadow palettes this Fall Season! Sigma carries beautiful eyeshadow palettes, you just have to take our pick. ^_^


The Sigma Beauty Limited Edition Paris Makeup Palette includes eight eye shadow colors inspired by landmark monuments and locations in Paris. It also includes two blush colors and one highlight shade, carefully developed to complement all skin tones. The palette comes with two essential brushes for a flawless makeup application.

Brushes Included:
E55 - Eye Shading
F40 - Large Angled Contour


The Sigma Beauty Dare™ Eye Shadow Palette includes eight eye shadow shades represented by warm, vibrant and neutral tones. The hues range from light corals to rich reds, complemented by yellow-gold tones. This palette allows you to create a wide range of bold and colorful looks! Contains matte and satin formulations.

Includes a dual-ended brush:
•E20 - Short Shader: Apply color onto small areas of the eye such as the outer eyelid. Also use to smudge the lower lash line.
•E45 - Small Tapered Blending: Picking up color with just the tip of the brush, apply intense colors to the crease to add depth and dimension to the eye.

The Sigma Beauty Flare™ Eye Shadow Palette contains eight eye shadow shades represented by bright, yet sophisticated hues that feature iridescent undertones. Light greens and highly pigmented purples mixed with browns and beige's create the perfect combination of shades for fun and colorful everyday looks! Contains matte and satin formulations.

Includes a dual-ended brush:
•E55 - Eye Shading: Place color across the entire lid for an even and strong application of product.
•E40 - Tapered Blending: Using just the tips to apply color, sweep back and forth through the crease for a diffused and blended finish.

These Sigma Beauty Eyeshadow Palettes will surely help you create beautiful looks these fall.

source of photos and info are from SigmaBeauty.com

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

CLINIQUE introduces the NEW Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+

The news is dramatic. The first dermatologist developed moisturizer and #1 selling moisturizer in America makes the news again. This iconic lotion has been dermatologist-reformulated to deliver even more dramatically different results such as a 54% improvement in skin’s barrier strength in 8 weeks without changing the famously silky texture and double the moisturization levels for comfortably hydrated skin all day without an extra drop of oil. Together, these two improvements help skin keep in the healthy essentials and better resist environmental influences. 

“The world has changed. Skin care technology has changed. And so we have changed,” says Janet Pardo, Clinique’s Senior Vice President of Global Product Development. Clinique is consistently researching new ingredients and technology to modernize its products and ensure clients receive the maximum benefits. Now more than ever, skin needs extra help.

Clinique scientists work closely with Clinique’s guiding dermatologists Dr. David and Dr. Catherine Orentreich, the son and daughter of the celebrated dermatologist Dr. Norman Orentreich who worked with esteemed magazine editor, Carol Phillips and the Lauder family to develop Clinique in 1968. Dr. David and Dr. Catherine Orentreich run the Orentreich Medical Group in the same Fifth Avenue offices that their father practiced.  “The Orentreichs see patients of all ethnicities, skin concerns, skin types and ages from around the world. Patients were coming in more and more with manifestations they described as redness, itching, burning, breakouts, dryness, dullness…in other words; unhealthy skin. The dermatologists attribute these symptoms to one thing: a weakened barrier,” says Pardo.

There are a number of influences that can account for skin sensitivities, including environmental aggressors, climate change, traveling, lack of sleep, eating processed foods and coping with the stresses of daily life.  All of these culprits take a toll on the skin.  As a leader in treating dermatological concerns, Clinique felt a responsibility to reformulate the beloved and iconic Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion while preserving the qualities that made it so adored and essential to millions of women around the world.

6.5 Years, Worth the wait.
It took 3 formulating dermatologists, 53 researchers, and 100 formula trials to get the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ just right. Clinique’s Product Development team worked together with Clinique’s guiding dermatologists to review new ingredients and conducted meticulous testing before they approved “the one.”  The new formula underwent extensive sensory testing – the biggest Clinique has ever undertaken. Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion has been helping women achieve great skin for 45 years so it was important to ask loyalists from around the world their thoughts on the new formula, though the questioning didn’t stop there. Over 1,600 women of different ethnicities across 5 countries participated including existing, lapsed and new users and the NEW Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ received glowing reviews all around.

How it works.
When the original Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion was developed, Dr. Norman Orentreich insisted on using ingredients that work optimally with the skin.  Today, Dr. David and Dr. Catherine Orentreich continue to advise using ingredients familiar to the skin because these are effective and are least likely to provoke irritation.

“You can have the best moisturizer in the world but if your barrier is not intact - moisture evaporates,” says Pardo. “The two actions, moisturizing and barrier repair, go hand in hand.”

The Barrier Strengthening Complex is a blend of sunflower seed cake, barley extract and cucumber extract that helps to strengthen the skin’s barrier, imparting resilience and resistance to environmental stresses while the new moisturizing ingredients include Hyaluronic Acid which has been proven effective in helping skin hold onto moisture for improved hydration; Glycerin, a well known humectant that attracts moisture to skin. Considered highly “hygroscopic,” it absorbs water from the surrounding air; and Urea, a naturally occurring component in the production of skin’s own natural moisturizing factor (NMF). NMF ingredients mimic the function of healthy skin.

With improved moisturizing technology and new barrier strengthening benefits, the new formula is Dramatically Different… but subtly done. So it is still the iconic shade of yellow with the same silky texture and the remarkably quick absorption, it is now just Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+. Skin feels soft, springy. Has a healthy glow. And as a bonus, it helps skin look younger, longer. A new future for all skins.

Introduced in 1968, Clinique was the first ever dermatologist-created, prestige cosmetic brand. Today, the brand’s customized approach and quality products – all meticulously tested and carefully formulated with the latest science – have made Clinique one of the leading skin care authorities in the world. All makeup and skin care products are allergy-tested and 100% fragrance free. 

In Cebu, the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ is available at the Clinique counter in Rustan’s Ayala for a suggested retail price of PhP 1,900 (125ml) and PhP 880 (50ml).

source: Clinique Philippines

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

This isn't really much of a makeup haul since most the stuff I bought this month are not makeup related. So, it could probably pass for a fashion haul. hehe



It is finally time for me to go back to work, after 78 days of maternity leave. I am a bit excited to see my colleagues from work again, so I have been buying random things this month that I would wear to the office. I did buy a couple of new tops, they were just plain compfy shirts that I bought at SM City Cebu so I didn't bother taking pictures.


After saving for several months, I finally bought the LORAC Pro Palette! yehey! I got this at Stuff in Style for only Php 2,200 Plus 90 pesos Shipping Fee to Cebu. It is definitely a great deal, since other online shops sells it for 2,400- 2,800.

I also have been wanting to buy the Sigma E25 Blending Brush ever since I got my hands on the travel sized E25 two years ago. It is definitely a great dupe for the MAC 217 brush. So, when I saw the Sigma E25 Blending brush posted for sale on MyMaria's instagram, the rest was history. LOL By the way, she is the author of Basta Igat,Sikat! a fellow blogger from Ormoc.


I saw this 4-inch wedge at Prima Linea Boutique in Ayala Center Cebu. They are having a Renovation Sale for the whole month of September so I couldn't help but browse their items. Then I saw this, it was originally priced at Php 2,000+ but was on sale for only Php 500, the best part was they had a bigger sizes available. Definitely a steal!

I got this TCM Bowler's Bag from my father-in-law since his package from Germany finally arrived. I just love how refreshing the color is, so I have been using this all week.


This Peach Snake Tote Bag from Celine is my first ever purchase from Zalora. I am really pleased with this bag as it looks chic, stylish and sturdy. I bought it for Php 1,999.00. You can see the product details HERE. They offer free shipping to Cebu for orders above Php 2,500 so I also purchased a couple of flip flops for hubby and myself. And also bought the Cleerface Herbal Pimple Cream which you can see HERE.  Zalora says that my orders will arrive in 5 to 7 days but my orders arrived in only 3 days! They were all in great condition, so I am really happy with their service.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

I do not contour my face on an everyday basis because I am always in a hurry when I go out. However, when I do have ample time to apply makeup, I love using the Sigma F05 Small Contour Brush. Keep on reading if you want to know why.

I already posted a review on the Mac Brow Set HERE last year when I first got the shade in Show-Off. But this time around I got all three shades with me, since I use them on clients.

So I thought that this would be a good chance to show you the difference between the three shades.

I recently got to know BYS Cosmetics (Be Yourself) a couple of months ago, when they visited us here in Cebu.  I have been playing with some of their products which includes the BYS Bronzer which I already reviewed HERE. This time let me tell you what I think about their Blush Duo.

Have you girls ever watched Wayne Goss or Goss Makeup Artist on Youtube? Well, I do. He's is one of my fave youtube Gurus next to Lisa Eldridge. You might ask, what's the connection? It was through him that I found out about Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Sprays.

I have always wanted to get my hands on some of the most raved makeup finishing sprays. So when Mary Kay Philippines sent me one, I was ecstatic! And even more exciting is that they teamed up with Skindinavia!