Stocking Stuffer Hauls #5 - #7

Q: Why did self-indulgent moi purchase a great deal of stocking stuffers for herself, when christmas is still a month away? 


A: To make room for more! :D 

TFS Haul

 Just a few masks for extra TLC and liquid liner :)

MM Haul

 I died of cuteness and from bankruptcy when I bought this lot. >.<








and for the sweetest of them all, drum roll please....







dun dun dun dun....

HH Haul

I practically jumped out of my skin when I received the parcels. Not only is Holika Holika one of my favorite brands but the adrenaline surge of receiving parcels is just way over the top. You get this feeling that you've received such awesome presents, where in fact, you did purchase them :P 

Please stay tuned for updates and new posts because I will be holding my first/birthday blog giveaway in the next few weeks! :) 


Have a marvelous mid-week,
DianeShishio  

Majolica Majorca: Brow and Lash Colorist BR333 Review

 

The Majolica Majorca Brow and Lash Colorist comes in 2 shades, BR333 (Vanilla Brown) and BR555 (Maroon Brown). It contains 4.5g of product and has a beautifully tapered wand for easier and precise application.

 
To apply, brush the brows in an upward motion until you have covered the entire brow, then proceed to swipe the brush across the brow to keep the hair in place.

Bare Brows

With MM Brow and Lash Colorist in BR333

Soft and Subtle

I purchased this item the moment Majolica Majorca's Psychedelicious Collection came out in the market, along with Lash King in Brown. Unlike the latter product's black counterpart, it wasn't love at first swipe. The color just didn't seem right and it stood out in a rather odd manner, yet after having it shelved for almost 2 months, I decided to give it another try...

My take on this product . . . 

I am glad that I put off doing a review on this and gave it another try when I started 'threading' instead of having my brows shaved. Since my brows looked more defined, the product did it's magic. The color was more soft and subtle and though it did set my brows, it still looked soft and natural. Brow shape truly makes a difference.

Would I recommend it?

Definitely!

 

Would I re-purchase?

Yes.

 

Cost per Use:

The Majolica Majorca Brow and Lash Colorist retails at the price of 595php (14USD)

I would suggest that you treat this like a tube of mascara (especially if you also use it on your lashes) Use it up to 4 months at the most.

595 price / (30 days in a month x 4 number of months) = 4.95php (.10USD) per use. 

Overall Rating:

4/5

Have a madly marvelous mid-week,
DianeShishio

Majolica Majorca: Skin Lingerie Pore Refiner

I'll start off by describing my skin type, I have oily skin with ginormous pores, fair complexion with average to little skin complications (i.e. acne)

I could never achieve an all day flawless finish -  even with re-touches - before I started using primers. Today, it is a makeup staple which I use no matter how natural or heavy is my makeup.

The Skin Lingerie Pore Refiner comes in one size, a 25g tube with a pretty nifty opening which regulates the amount of product very well. Available locally at select Watson's stores at a retail price of ₱695.

VOILA!

If you're wondering where the blemish on the before pics went, this was shot on a different day. :D 

Taken 5 hours after application with no touch-ups, using a Canon 1100D with flash. You can still see some of my pores up-close, but otherwise the finish is just amazing.

 

My take on this product . . . 

Amazing. Anything that makes my skin flawless is a winner in my book. It has good staying power, covers up pores and a little goes a long way. It is also spf 20+ which can be good for outdoor use, but not so much when used for flash photography. It also causes some 'graycasting' which can easily be covered up by foundation.

 

Would I recommend it?

Yes. 

 

 

 

Would I re-purchase?

YES! This is definitely a staple!

 

 

 

Cost per Use:

 

I use this (almost) on a daily basis, 1 tube lasted for a little over 3 MONTHS!

 

  

695 (price) / 90 (days in 3 months) 

 

= ₱7.72 per use!

 

Great quality at such an affordable price. Totally worth it! :D

Overall Rating:

5/5

Have a great week ahead,

DianeShishio

Majolica Majorca: Lash King Mascara Review

Words aren't enough to describe how overjoyed I was when Majolica Majorca hit our shores about a year ago. It's just so exciting when foreign brands appear in the market, online shopping can either be so frivolous, hassling and pricey. As a student, I can't afford much beyond drugstore make-up. :P

Purty purty packaging :D

The catalog booklet that showcases this collection claims:

"An astonishing event stirs the lash world. A first in Majolica Majorca history, 5mm fibers that truly blend in with lashes. The trusted Acrobat Catch Brush coats every single lash evenly. Limitless length. Unbeatable thickness. Lush fullness. Lashes are so perfectly satisfied.. they finally deserve the throne. That aura and that beauty... it is yours. You are the king of all kings."

Let's try this baby out...

Fibers

It has a traditional mascara wand which can be quite a pain to those who have been pampered by rubber wands and comb-like wands.

Before: 

After: 

My take on this product . . .

I have a love-hate relationship with Fiber Mascaras, but this one is simply awesome. It adds a dramatic amount of volume and length. It is also very easy to remove.


Would I recommend it?
Yes. Just a word of caution for those with sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers as there may be minimal fallouts throughout the day. 
 
Would I repurchase?
Absolutely... I like long lasting makeup that can be easily removed. 


Overall Rating:
4.5/5


For a price tag of 795php, it is worth it. Lash King gives noticeably thicker and longer lashes without giving you raccoon eyes.




Have a great week ahead,

DianeShishio