First of all, I would like to give a shout out to Charles of wickeRmoss for generously sending me fabulous products last year and one of them is the Elizabeth Arden Sheer Lights illuminating Pen in Warm.

Most of you ladies know how important it is to define your brows, it generally frames your face and helps give you a polished look.

I have tried a lot of brow pencils already and I am quite impressed by the formulation of the Mary Kay Brow Definer Pencil in Brunette.

It's time for another makeup remover review. If you ladies don't know I still am on the search for a cheaper alternative to my HG makeup remover the Bioderma Sensibio H20 solution micellaire since it's really hard to find here locally. Though I did find it at Digitaltraincase.com, however it's too pricey.

I know that some of you ladies notice that there are days when you just feel tired and worn out. Days when you just feel lazy and sloppy, I have felt the same way on several occasions.

I have been using the Mac Strobe Cream since February of this year and I really love using it on days when my face feels dry, dull, and gloomy. It gives me that instant glow and simply makes my skin look healthier.


 

I prefer mixing the Mac Strobe Cream with a liquid foundation that has light to medium coverage. I also sometimes use this as base or moisturizer then lightly set it with my Milani Multitasker Powder.


On the photo above, I used my Maybelline Mineral Power liquid foundation on the left side. Then I used the mixture of Mac Strobe Cream and Maybelline Mineral Power liquid foundation on the right side. You will notice that the strobe cream really gave the foundation a nice glowing finish.

Overall, I really like this illuminating moisturizer. I must say it's worth the hype, that is if you know how to use it. I would definitely recommend this to ladies that wants to have a dewy and glowing finish to their skin.

Have you ladies tried using the Mac Strobe Cream? or do you know a similar product that gives the same result? Please do share ^_^

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Mother's Day is coming and what better way to celebrate it, than to spend the day with your Mom. $25 is about Php1,000 pesos here in Philippines. And there's so much that I can do with that for my mom.

The first thing that popped in my mind is, take my mom to a spa for a day of relaxation. My mom is over 50 years old and she still works as a financial consultant. Apart from her regular job, she does the house chores like cooking, washing dishes, etc. I know for a fact that she works everyday, she's tired and she rarely gets to relax and pamper herself.

I just want my mom to have her "ME" time on mother's day. And "a day at a SPA" would be just wonderful for her. She will have the time to be stress-free, relaxed, be calm and not think of anything else.

I am thinking of treating her to a full body massage, facial services, and get her nails done.  There's a spa that I really like, which offers great services at an affordable price.  An hour of full body massage only costs Php250 pesos. After, the massage will be facial services that only costs Php300 pesos and lastly, treat her with manicure and pedicure services which only costs Php170 pesos. All that for less than $25 bucks!


And since I am a freelance makeup artist, I'm gonna make her look radiant and beautiful like she always is. Just in time for her to get ready for a dinner date with Dad. ^_^

I haven't posted an NOTD in while and just thought that this yellow shade would be fun to use today.  It is well suited for summer.


For the pink polka dots, I used Revlon Nail Enamel in Demure. Then, finished it with the Sally Hansen Maximum Growth Quick Dry Top Coat.


Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Here's a new pink lipstick I am currently loving. The Mary Kay Creme Lipstick in Pink Melon. I got this during the Mary Kay Press Event last March and I just fell in love with the shade.


Mary Kay Creme Lipsticks have a nice formulation and I'm sure those who aren't fans of matte lippies will love this. It glides on easily to a smooth finish and it's super pigmented. In addition to that, I also like that it has a pleasant scent, an almost unnoticeable caramel-like smell.


I also love the sleek and sturdy packaging. It's not like the drugstore lipstick tubes made out of cheap plastic. The lipstick product itself doesn't wobble inside the tube, so I'm very pleased with that. I hate it when lipsticks starts to bend on the sides of the tube then ends up looking like a mess.

April is almost over and I am sure that this coming month of May, many of you will surely be attending beach or pool parties. Here is a simple but fun look for you ladies, I hope it helps. ^_^