I am truly excited to share with you all that Rivecowe is now available in Cebu. You read that right, Rivecowe is a Korean Cosmetics brand specializing in Good Base Make Up. As per the official Korean distributor here in PH, it is Pronounced as "Rive-koi".

What sets them apart from the rest of the K-Beauty brands is that they use 8 special herbs in all of their products. Here's a list of all eight herbs and what they use it for.

Lavender : Anti-Inflammatory
Rosemary : Prevents aging, Anti-Bacterial
Thyme : Antiseptics
Mint : Anti-Inflammatory, Refreshingness
Borage : Anti - Inflammatory
Sage : Whitening, Sterilizing
Jasmine :  Improve Skin Elasticity
Chamomile :  Moisture, Antiseptics


They had a workshop here in Cebu last November and I got the chance to learn more about their product and was lucky enough to try some. Here are some of the products I tried.


Bubble Mask Pack - This is the first time I've used a mask intended for deep cleansing. It's really fun to use. You just apply it like you would using a normal sheet mask. After a few seconds, it starts bubbling up making my face tickle. I really like that it removes makeup residue then leaves my face feeling very hydrated and moisturized at the same time.


Chiffon Lipstick - I think the name is really fitting for this product. I got the shade No. 6 which I would describe as a peachy nude brown color. It reminds me of my Mac Lipstick in Mocha. The lipstick is highly pigmented, applies smoothly, feels lightweight and gives a velvety finish. It does not have any weird or strong scent as well, which is a plus for me. It's stays for a decent couple of hours on my lips until I eat or drink.


Flexible Liquid Brush Pen  Eyeliner - This has got to be my favorite liquid eyeliner to date. I really like the brush pen applicator of this eyeliner as it allows me to create thin and thick lines. It's very black, glides on nicely and stays all day. It is waterproof. Fade, melt, crack-resistant.


Correction Convenient Cream ( CC Cream) - This is formulated for Normal Skin. It claims to improve skin texture and give a finished makeup effect. It is for whitening, anti-wrinkle and has SPF 43 PA+++ .  I have used this as base, it does a great job of giving me that dewy healthy looking skin. However, I still prefer to set this with a translucent powder to minimize the shine on my T-Zone.

Overall they offer really high quality products for an affordable price.

You can visit them on Facebook Rivecowe PH Official
and their Official Website https://rivecowe.com.ph/
and get to know more about their products and prices.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

It's time again for another Mascara Round Up! I really enjoy trying out different Mascaras because I have been searching for an HG Mascara for the past couple of years. I even go as far as ordering drugstore mascaras that aren't available locally. Would you believe that I even searched what's the popular mascara in India? LOL... You can check out my previous Mascara Round up HERE.


First up is the Loreal Hydrofuge Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara. The only I reason I got this, is because Jaclyn Hill really swears by this mascara. True enough, this one rocks! It gives me that instant volume, lift and length that I want from a mascara. It doesn't smudge and it doesn't flake. It stays all day.

I tested wearing this mascara during Jiu Jitsu training and it didn't move! It's a bit drier compared to other mascaras but it does that trick. This one's hard to remove with just my ordinary makeup remover. I find the cleansing oils works well with removing this.  The only thing I noticed with this is, my lashes gets a bit sticky when it gets really wet.

My rating: 4 out of 5


Next is the Loreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara. Yes, you read that right! I got my hands on this cause I ordered it from the US (not available locally) And I'm really glad I did. I just found my HG waterproof mascara! It really lengthens, lifts, volumizes and separates my lashes well. It doesn't clump!

I swear this one does not move whatsoever.  It doesn't smudge, smear or flake. It even stayed during my Jiu Jitsu training. I had about 5 rolls and still nothing happened (which means I'm very sweaty and about to die...LOL), my mascara was just there. It can only be removed with my Heimish Cleansing Balm. That's the only downside with this mascara. I had a hard time removing it with just a micellar water makeup remover or a cleansing oil. If that's what you are looking for then you'll love this!

My rating:  5 out of 5

Next is the Maybelline Lash Discovery Waterproof Mascara. I ordered this together with my Loreal mascaras. I got this because of Emily Noel on youtube. I was looking for a mascara that was perfect for my lower lashes and so I read a couple of reviews that this does a good job with lower lashes.

The lash wand applicator is so tiny that I had high hope for this. However, it was fail for me. I tested it about three times but I find it hard to apply on my lower lashes. Probably because my lower lashes are short and a bit sparse? this mascara just look like dirt on my lower lashes. Not really sure what I'm doing wrong. However, as for the formulation, it's actually pretty good. It doesn't smudge or smear but it flakes through out the day. Also, the since the wand is so tiny it reaches the roots of my lashes very easily and give my lashes instant volume.

My rating:  3 out of 5


Next is this Delia Cosmetics Keratin Lash Max Volume Mascara. It was gifted to me (blogger perks hehe) and it's made in EU. By the looks of the wand, I thought this would work well too. However, this one's a total fail. The formulation is just too wet so it takes a long time to dry and barely does anything for my lashes. It simply coats my lashes and looks well defined, but that's it. It barely adds volume. Did not notice lengthening and does not hold the curl of my lashes. It just has a pretty packaging cause it's metallic purple. LOL

My rating: 1 out of 5


Lastly, here's the Miniso Long-Lasting Curling Mascara which I bought for only P99 pesos at Miniso (Miniso is a Japan based low-cost retailer and variety chain store) in Robinson's Place Manila. Obviously, I did not have high hopes with this mascara. I just bought it cause I liked the shape of the wand. Honestly, it's a decent mascara. The formulation is a bit wet and slightly sticky so when I was testing this out, I had to remove the excess on the tip, otherwise it would be a big mess. It's not waterproof so it really tends to smudge after a couple of hours on me. It does a decent job of volumizing my lashes and holding up my curl but it doesn't lengthen. Other than that, this would be suffice if you just want to go out on a quick errand.

My rating: 2 out of 5


If you're curious, these two are my favorite HG mascaras to date! The Loreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara and Benefit Roller Lash Mascara. I didn't include the Benefit Roller lash in the Round up because I plan to buy the full sized version and probably make a separate in-depth review for it. But just so you know, the Benefit Roller Lash is my HG Everyday Mascara.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Yes ladies, you read that right! if you're a fellow beauty enthusiast and you love nails then you'll surely be thrilled to know that the Gelish and Morgan Taylor Matadora Collection is now available in Cebu.

Here’s a fact—in the Philippines, nobody knows how to do fiestas better than the Cebuanos. Their celebrations are always next level grand, colorful, and lively. And their citizens are always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that festivities, whether big or small, are always held with a dash of homage to their strong Spanish background.

Perhaps this is the reason why the world’s leading gel polish brand, Gelish ®, and sister company Morgan Taylor, decided to choose the Queen City of the South as the point of entry of their Fall 2017 collection into the Philippines. Aptly named “Matadora”, the collection is inspired by the rich and vivid culture and scenery of Spain—expressed in lavish fall tones of purple, navy and reds, as well as pops of other shades that are meant to transport you to the streets of one of the world’s most romantic destinations.


Gelish® and Morgan Taylor’s Matadora collection has six new beautiful shades, including:

Olé My Way - described as a Navy Blue Shimmer
Danced And Sang-ria - is a Vampy Purple Creme
All Tango-d Up - is a Deep Red Creme
Don’t Break My Corazón - described as an Orange Red Creme
Mauve Your Feet - described as a Mauve Nude Creme
I’m Drawing a Blanco - described as White Shimmer


I had the chance to experience both the Morgan Taylor and Gelish polishes from the Matadora Collection at Salon de Rose in SM Seaside Cebu during their launch.

I chose the Morgan Taylor Ole My Way shade for my nails then the Gelish Ole My Way on my feet.

I was amazed at how opaque and long lasting the Morgan Taylor nail polish was. It lasted for almost three weeks on my nails without chipping. And to think, I do daily chores at home, like washing the dishes and doing a bit of laundry. I also do Jiu Jitsu every night, which requires a lot of tugging and pulling and my polish is still intact! Definitely recomended!

Both Morgan Taylor and Gelish®’s version of the Matadora collection are available in Cebu and other parts of the country, first, through Salon de Rose’s 29 branches, including SM Seaside, Ayala Center Cebu, SM Cebu, Tabunok Cebu, Cybergate Cebu, Abreeza Mall, SM City Davao, Centrio Mall CDO, and Festival Mall Alabang. For more information about them, you may visit www.salonderose.com, or like Facebook.com/salonderose.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***