Nivea is one of my go-to brands for body care products. They often have BOGO promos so I make sure I'm able to stock up on staples such as deodorants (his and her's) and body lotions. Recently, there's been some update on their facial skin care products and I couldn't resist trying them out because they are quiet affordable and knowing that it's from Nivea, I'm confident about the quality of the products. Check them out after the jump!
*Disclaimer: This is not a paid post. I bought all the products with my own dough. What I've written : cool or uncool, great or not so great, is purely based on my experience. Whatever works for me may not work for you. *

Nivea Acne Clear MicellAIR Cleanser 0% Alcohol
Price: P 99.00, 125 mL
What Is It?
Made for acne-prone skin, with its Advanced Micellar Technology, it deeply cleanses dirt, oil, and even hard-to-remove make up and brings back moisture for clear, baby soft and smooth skin. It also contains Magnolia Bark Extracts that act as an anti-inflammatory agent and which also helps prevent new acne from forming by increasing skin cells resistance to external stresses and inflammation.

My Take
It seems that every skin care brand is jumping on the Micellar Water bandwagon. I'm down for it though. More competition means more innovation and often it brings the prices down too. ;) But of course we have to be critical. Getting cheaper products doesn't always mean getting the best deal because all products have pros and cons. 

True to its claims, Nivea MicellAIR Water really feels gentle on the skin but packs a punch when it comes to dirt and makeup removal. There's no stingy or sticky feeling when using it. I've tried other Micellar Waters that do not feel clean enough because I feel that there is residue left by the micellar water itself. Although I prefer washing my face with a foam cleanser after using a micellar water, if it comes to a point where I am too tired or too lazy at the end of the day, I would say that it would be okay for me to not double cleanse because using the Nivea MicellAIR Water already makes my skin feel clean enough. But it's for just such occasions, okay. I still prefer double cleansing. :)
Nivea MicellAIR Water Benefits, Details, Description and Ingredients List
I didn't break out while using this, which is always a plus in my book. It didn't dry out my skin either. My skin does feel soft and smooth after using it. The only hitch that I experienced while using it was that it had a bit of difficulty in removing mascaras. But otherwise, I love this product.

Rating:4.5/5
Would I recommend it? Yes
Would I buy it again? Yes

Nivea Daily Essentials Double Effect Eye Make-up Remover
Price: around Php 130.00 for 125 mL; I'm not sure about the price ha, but it wasn't over Php 150.00
What Is It?
A makeup remover specifically formulated for the eye area. It contains cornflower extract and sunflower seed oil and promises to remove waterproof mascara and makeup.

My Take
I may have just been wishful thinking when I said that it would be great if Nivea would also come up with a makeup remover exclusively for the eye area. And voila! Here it is! Unlike the Nivea MicellAIR Water which comes in a clear formula, this one is blue-tinged and you can see where the watery and the oily components meet, or end, depending on how you'd like to view it. LOL. But it's best if you shake it to mix them up.
Nivea  Daily Essentials Eye Make-up Remover Details and Ingredients
I could bore you out with words but instead of doing that, I would just show you a photo comparing the cleaning capabilities of the two products when used in the eye area. On your left it the cotton pad with the Nivea MicellAIR Water and on your right is the cotton pad with the Nivea Eye Make-up Remover. I had a mascara on plus I also smudged some dark eyeshadow. Needless to say, the Nivea Eye Make-up Remover is the clear winner. 
Rating:4.5/5
Would I recommend it? Yes
Would I buy it again? Yes, but not for the mean time, as I would love to try other eye makeup removers, especially the one from Garnier.

Nivea Acne Clear Whip Foam 0% Alcohol
Price: Php 99.00
What is it?
Made for acne-prone skin, this facial cleanser uses Whip Foam Technology & 3x richer moisturizers,. It removes dirt and oil while nourishing the skin for clear, baby soft and smooth skin.

NIVEA Acne Clear Whip Foam 0% Alcohol contains Carnitine which regulates oil production & deeply clears pores and skin. It promises gentle cleansing, for baby soft and smooth skin.
Nivea Acne Clear Caring Whip Foam Details and Ingredients
My Take
What exactly do you look for in a cleanser? It has to be able to do its job of course, which is to take off the dirt and grime at the end of the day. However, I've become wary about trying out facial cleanser ever since I started experiencing some breakouts whenever I try out a new product. Until this day, I still don't know if which one in the ingredients list is making my skin react that way. So I'm always "fingers crossed" whenever I try out a new product, especially a facial cleanser because it's a make or break situation. 

To cut the chase, let's just say that the Nivea Acne Clear Whip Foam have made it to my "Facial Cleansers That Do Not Make Me Breakout List". Thank God! What I love to do when using this product is to form a foam first on my hand by mixing it with water and then I just let it lather on my wet face. I love using this after removing my makeup with the two products mentioned above and they really go hand in hand in the cleaning process. By the time I put on my toner, there's barely any dirt left. True to its promise, my skin feels thoroughly cleansed without feeling dry. That's probably the negative aspect about it: my skin feels baby soft and smooth that I can't help but touch it a lot. 

Rating:4.5/5
Would I recommend it? Yes.
Would I buy it again? Yes.

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These are good products indeed and they are all very affordable.
Oh, I'm running low on my MicellAIR Water, I may have to repurchase in a few.

Have you tried any of these new products from Nivea?
Share your experience in the comment section below.

XO, 

Carisa
*Disclaimer: This is not a paid post. I bought all the products with my own dough. What I've written : cool or uncool, great or not so great, is purely based on my experience. Whatever works for me my not work for you. *
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The year 2019 finally brought me to the Faro De Capul! Yahoo! It's been a long time coming! 
I could refer to this place as Parola ng Capul or Capul Island Lighthouse but I love the Spanish ring in Faro De Capul so I used it instead. :)

Some people travel because they want to look at the scenery or some of nature's wonders. Some do it to experience sports like surfing, hiking, zip lining, etc. Others do it to put their buns out in the sun. That's not me children, that's not me. I'd rather be trapped inside a library, a museum or other historical structure. It's always amazing to be in a place that helped shape the lives of people. Anything ancient calls to me. But ghost stories freak me out, okay, so let's stop right there.

The Faro is one of those places that I've been wanting to visit ever since I set up camp in the North. I experienced this place under the heat of the 2 o'clock sun and boy oh boy was I out of breath while descending those steps. But first, I thought this place would just be close to the town's center. News: it's not. The Faro is located at the northernmost tip of the island. We took a habal-habal ride for what seemed like forever. And we're not talking about a smooth ride huh. It was bumpy with a lot of ups and downs and good views of cliffs. Yikes! I'm aware that the manong driver is a pro went it comes these winding roads, but still!!! Anyways.



According to the inscription, this lighthouse has been guiding seafarers passing through the San Bernardino Strait since the 1890's. That's a lot of history there, and lot's of lives saved too, since judging from the strong current, this strait isn't an easy breezy place to navigate. The recognition from the National Historical Commission declaring it as a National Historical Landmark in 2013 is well-deserved. You can read the rest here. ⇩



And because of that, I couldn't resist my daughter's wish that we climb up the lighthouse tower. I forgot I had a fear of heights; I was curious too. Regret came raining down on me as soon as we were on the  third step of the spiral staircase, but my daughter was oblivious to it. Climbing the stairs was the least boring thing she'd done all afternoon. It was a short climb but it got steeper and steeper towards the top and I swear to God I thought we were going to fall off! 


We emerged to this breathtaking view but I only took a few seconds to appreciate it because fear of heights finally struck me. Moreover, I also had to worry about our way down. Jeskelerd! My mind was like: #NeverAgain.


If there's a view from the top, I also have here the view from below. Again, I was out of breath during the descend. I forgot to count how many steps there were. 

⦿Guys and gals, make sure you keeps yourselves hydrated when you come here, especially during the summer. Bring your own bottle of water. 


From down here I got a clearer view of the sea and the rugged coastline. I bet it would be a lovely experience to walk around the whole place if the sun isn't burning up. Sunset, anyone?


There's is also this rock formation on one side which seems to resemble a huge foot. In fact, it's locally known as the Big Foot. My daughter believes it's a giant's, just like the ones from Giant Country in BFG.


Despite the challenges: from the bumpy habal-habal ride to the scary steps in  the spiral staircase, this visit was an enjoyable one. And if I ever get a crack at that lighthouse tower again, I'll try to relax more and just leave my daughter out of it. Ha ha. Seriously I was scared enough for two persons there because she was oblivious to the danger.
Kids!

XOXO,

Carissa
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Here's a review of some Wet n Wild products which I got from a set called Holiday Eye Candy. Loves, I know how far away we are from the holidays such as New Year or Christmas but, holidays come back and happen every year so I just figured I'll post this review anyway. 😀 
So hustle up, buttercup and let's get this show on the road. 

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette
Shade: 738 Comfort Zone
Price:

The palette contains eight pans of eyeshadows which are color coordinated. Wet n Wild even goes as far as embossing on the shadow if which one is for the browbone, etc., which comes very handy during application. For this palette, called Comfort Zone, the pans on the left side go for the bronzy hues, while the shades on the right bring in the variety, especially with the olive green color and that definer shade on the bottom right which when swatched is a duochrome of brown and blue.


Take a look at the swatches. The brown hues look something like I would wear on any normal, office day and not really on a holiday. I love the duochrome on the bottom right. It really adds the drama.

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette In Action
Here are some eyeshadow looks I created using this palette, my kid being the willing model. Honestly I can't say that this is what I'd wear for a holiday makeup. More like nature fairy makeup because of the green and earth tones and all of those spackles.

My Take/Ratings
All of the shadows have shimmers and pearly satin finishes which might not sit well with some who prefer matte shadows. No transition shades here. The shadows feel buttery soft and pigmentation is also great. However, they do fall out and the staying power is not very great. The glitters/shimmers look chunky on some of the shades too. ❤️❤️❤️/💜💜💜💜💜

Wet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer
Price:

I have the travel-sized eyeshadow primer here which contains 5 mL of product. I wasn't able to take a photo of the product itself but it is tinted beige with pasty consistency. The tint is ideal for cancelling out the darkness on the lids. *See photo below*


 My Take/Ratings
I was very excited to try this one out because I have never tried and eyeshadow primer before. I ended up being disappointed however. Yes, it cancels out the darkness of the eyelids and renders a smooth canvas for application of eyeshadow. However, have you heard of the line "Don't let anyone dull your sparkle"? Because that is what exactly came to my mind when I applied an eyeshadow on top of this primer. The shimmers seem to get lost and the color looks flat (see photo above). It does however extend the wear of the eyeshadow, I'll give it to them. I even tried running some water over it and it really stayed put with minimal fading. But I wish that along with extending the staying power it also intensified the color of the eyeshadow. ❤️❤️/💜💜💜💜💜


Wet n Wild Color Icon Kohl Eyeliner Pencil
Price:

My Take/Ratings
The shade selection for these too kohl eyeliners is meant to correspond to the left and right shades of the eyeshadow palette. I wasn't too interested with these two kohl pencils that they were actually the last ones I tried out in this bunch. But they ended up being my favorites in this set. Because, look at the swatches. They are lovely and translate well when applied. Yes there was a little bit of tug at first when I used them but I tried applying them first at the back of my hand to warm them up and then they just glide on smoothly. Sometimes I even skip the whole eyeshadow thing and just smudge these liners on my upper lash line. I also love applying the bronzy one my inner eye corner it just instantly brightens up the area.  ❤️❤️❤️❤️/💜💜💜💜💜

Wet n Wild Color Icon Kohl Eyeliner Pencil In Action

List of Ingredients for the the Wet N Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette in Comfort Zone//Wet N Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer// Color Icon Kohl Eyeliner Pencil
Have you tried any of these Wet n Wild products?
Share your experience in the comment box below.

XO,
Carissa
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I think I've said it before, and I'll say it again. When it comes to product sampling authority in this country, Sample Room is an institution. The membership these days is thousands strong and I'm glad that I was able to join in the early days because now I've got 200+ plus points that I can utilize in ordering sample products. And it's not just the ordering process that's enjoyable for me but also the feeling of finding products that work for me after trying it out for free. "Try before you buy" is Sample Room's mantra after all. 


Last year, I've gotten busier due to work and mommy-hood commitments that I've only been able to order once. Sometimes it takes me a while for me to post a review at the Sample Room site so I can't replenish my points. But no matter how far I "stray", I will always come back anyway. 

I decided to order products from one brand: Derma-C. I go them last January, so its been a while and I've really had enough time to try them out. Read my impressions/quick reviews after the jump.
Derma C by Poten-Cee Brightening Serum Face Mask 

What is it?
A face mask that contains Natural Vitamin C, Camu Camu fruit extract and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) that will help reveal your skin’s natural glow. It is also infused with 7 natural oils for an increased moisturizing effect and is also packed with Hydrolyzed collagen and Vitamin E to nourish and hydrate your face, leaving it irresistibly smooth and soft. Lots of good stuff in here, huh! It is formulated by Korean skincare experts, Derma-C Serum Face Mask is hypoallergenic and has been dermatologically tested for all types of skin.

Price: Php 75.00 for a pouch that contains 1 sheet mask
Ingredients and other details of the Derma C Brightening Serum Face Mask
My Take
So, its hard to really make a full review about a product if you've only used it once. So let's just say that this is rather an impression about the product. I'm a big fan of Korean face masks and I have always observed that most of the time there's a good amount of extra essence inside the pouch which I love to apply liberally on my face and neck. There isn't that much extra essence on this pack but there's no love lost really because I liked this mask. 

The sheet is thick, mind you I have experienced using mask sheets that easily break. I loved the sweet-tangy scent of the essence. It always feels refreshing that way. Vitamin C naturally brightens so its no surprise that it will have a nice effect on dull skin. Add all those oils, Vitamin E and collagen and your skin is really in for a nice treat. I felt so refreshed and pampered after using this. Will I repurchase this? Of course I will!

Derma C by Poten-Cee Brightening Soap Bar

What is it?
Derma-C Brightening Soap Bar also contains Natural Vitamin C, Camu Camu Extract, and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) that naturally whitens and brightens your skin. It is infused with 7 natural oils for an increased moisturizing effect: Sunflower Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sulfated Castor Oil, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil, Sweet Almond Oil and Grape Seed Oil. It has Collagen and Vitamin E that nourishes and moisturizes your skin, leaving it smooth and soft. Formulated by Korean skincare experts, Derma-C Brightening Soap is hypoallergenic and has been dermatologically tested for all types of skin.

Price: Php 112.00 for a 90g bar

Derma-C Brightening Soap Bar Ingredients
My Take
Just like the face mask, this soap also contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Collagen and natural oils. However, I found this soap too drying on my face that I decided to just use it on my body. It didn't cause breakouts on my face naman but I just prefer to use something gentler on my face. I also didn't experience whitening effect so if I will be asked if I would purchase this I would probably say no since I have another favorite body soap. It's also quiet expensive for me at Php 112.00.


Ascorbic Acid Poten-Cee Forte

What is it?
Poten-Cee Forte is a 1000 MG Ascorbic Acid tablet in an 8-Hour-Time-Release formula for a whole-day Vitamin C protection. Poten-C Vitamin C gives the benefit of Immunity + Healthy Skin because it not only helps boost immunity, it is also essential in collagen production for a healthy skin and hair.

Price
Per tablet- Php 9.75/ 30s tablet - Php 292.50 / 100s tablet - 975.00

My Take
I got this product in January and I don't know if you can still recall just how cold the first two months of 2019 was but it's still very fresh in my memory. Needless to say, my immune system took a hit and I had colds. Thankfully, I remembered that I had several Ascorbic Acid tablets from Poten-Cee. I drank just one tablet per day and with that my body was able to fight back and the colds didn't turn into something worse like flu.

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Let's do some Math and find out the total price of these items that I was able to get for free.
Ascorbic Acid Poten-Cee Forte - Php 292.50
Derma-C Brightening Soap Bar - Php 112.00
Derma-C Serum Face Mask -  Php 75.00

Total - Php 479.50

I only spent Php 150.00 to pay for the shipping. Nice!

Looking forward to my next order from Sample Room.

XO,

Carissa
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How many times have I wanted to go to Capul Island but never really made it? Countless, I would say. And it's not like its very far from where I live: just an hour's boat ride. Wait up, maybe that's the key word there: BOAT RIDE. I'm not afraid tho, it's just that I don't know how to swim and I easily get seasick. Let's not put two and two together for they are lame excuses, I know. Which is probably why I finally decided to throw 'em away this summer and took the chance since life gave a golden opportunity. 

The island municipality of Capul is located in Northern Samar, about 45 minutes away by boat from the ferry terminal at Allen. There are four island towns in Northern Samar, namely: San Antonio, Capul, Biri, and San Vicente, respectively. I was already able to visit San Antonio in 2016 and since then I have been wanting to reach the other island towns too. Finally it happened this year and I couldn't be happier.


The first spot that we visited was actually where our boat docked. The place is called the Abak Beach and it's breathtaking. You know what I felt when I saw the place? I felt like I made the right decision to get on the boat, waves and seasickness be-damned. Totally worth it. Celestine was with me and I was so sure that she would have a blast. 

A little tidbit from Inquirer.Net: Originally, Capul was called Abak. According to folklore, its present name was derived from “Acapulco.” During the galleon trade between Manila and Acapulco during the Spanish colonization, many boats would drop anchor at Capul, waiting for the current to flow outward to the Pacific Ocean before they start their long voyage to Acapulco in Mexico.

Capul has a unique language called Inabaknon, instead of Waray-waray which is widely used in the Samar area. I tell you guys, Inabaknon is a league of its own. I'd very much like to learn it but it's not like Cebuano, or Bisaya which shares similar words with my Waray-waray. Due to few speakers, the language is highly endangered.

So, now we know where this place got its name. Anyway, on to the exploration.

First on the itinerary is the picking of shells. *cough cough* This must be the reason why our baggage was heavier on our way home. Full of seashells and other knickknacks. 


It's a bummer though that my camera malfunctioned when we got to the island and I had to settle with my phone's camera. All of my shots looked washed out. :( The weather was mighty fine when we went there so just imagine the sky to be so much bluer than that. With this calm and quiet, this is the perfect place to unwind. There's no internet coverage here, and it's hard to catch cellular signal so can really disconnect.

P  A  R  A  D  I  S  E

Check out this arch. Doesn't it make you feel like there's a different world on the other side? Like an enchanted place is waiting for you. My silly child didn't use the arch because of the ten peso fee. 😃




Our party was hosted by the Local Government Unit of Capul so we were able to use the cottages free of charge. I believe the fees are minimal naman, won't cost you an arm and a leg. I suggest you bring your own hammock, order a buko fresh from the tree and just while the hours away. Read a magazine, take some zzzzzzz's. Whatever. You deserve it. ;)




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XO,
Carissa

PS: I will be posting more stuff from my Capul trip so stay tuned. ;)
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At least that's how Jeffree Star describes this shade in his site. A while ago I reviewed another shockingly pink product in Too Faced Love Flush Blush in So Happy Together and now I am actually wondering if I love pink more than I would ever admit I do. :)
Now anyway, I know it's pretty intriguing to hear something inspired by the color of Barbie's blood so if you wanna know more about this product just keep reading. 
Jeffree Star Velour Liquid  Lipstick
Shade: Dreamhouse
Price: $ 18.00 
Where To Buy:  www.jeffreestarcosmetics.com, or locally thru www.freyja.com

What Is It?
This limited edition velour liquid lipstick comes in a metallic formula! Goes on full coverage and shines bright, dries completely matte and stays on for hours.

Packaging
The packaging is certainly unique and you won't mistake it for anything else, from the shape and size of the tube to the stars all over the pink cap. Pink lovers will be delighted at the sight of the packaging. 
Even the glass tube is pretty hypnotizing. :)
Through the glass tube you will be able to see the pigments inside and like I said, it's pretty hypnotizing to look at.
Other deets at the bottom of the tube.
Check out the doe foot applicator: it has these fluffy looking tufts and is great for dispersing the metallic pigments on the lips. The body of the applicator is also transparent and I don't see that much among the applicators of the liquid lipsticks that I have tried.
The doe foot applicator

Ingredients
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Red 7 Lake (Cl 15850:1), Red 30 Lake (Cl 73360), Yellow 5 Lake (Cl 19140), Blue 1 Lake (Cl 42090), Red 28 Lake (Cl 45410)

This formula is cruelty-free and vegan according to Jeffree's website.

Swatch
A metallic hot pink shade, check out the swatch of Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Dreamhouse.
Barbie's blood, everyone!

In Action
These are photos of me wearing Dreamhouse under different lighting. I'll have to say though that the color is more intense in real life and my camera pretty much washed out the shade on these photos.
My Take
Okay, when this product landed on my lap, I was pretty much dumbfounded about what I would do with it because, this isn't a normal shade that I would wear. My only purpose for picking this was that I wanted something that wasn't similar to what I already had in my lipstick collection. But when I finally had it, I felt like chickening out and just experimented with it for a while.

I also had a problem about getting an even application at first because the pigments seemed to come out in clumps. I decided to just store it and didn't bother opening it for months.

Then, one Saturday, while Mari Kondo-ing my stuff, I chanced upon this and decided to swatch it on the back of my hand, 'coz that's just how I am. I was surprised to see that it was no longer clumpy and I thought maybe this lippie just got too cold during transit and the pigments seemed to have "frozen" a bit but when it finally "thawed out" at room temperature, I was finally able to achieve the sample photo that was displayed on Jeffree's website. And it's P-R-E-T-T-Y.

So obviously, this liquid lipstick is very pigmented and with just a single go you get an opaque coverage. After I got past the initial trouble, it applies smoothly. I don't know if anyone else has experienced that. It is certainly a very unique and standout shade and if you love Barbie, this'll be a great addition to your collection.

Performance wise, Jeffreee has indicated in the site that you should "avoid food with oil… and no making out, kisses are ok!" while wearing this. I think oily food is pretty much the chink in the armor of every liquid lipstick that I have tried. Otherwise, with this one, once it's on, it's on. It pretty much stays in place, even with some water drinking on the side. It's also comfortable to wear, you know, I didn't notice any tight feeling on the lips while wearing this. And as a caveat prior to wearing matte lipstick, remember to exfoliate first and apply to clean, bare lips to make the most out of it. 

I've worn this several times to the office. Like I said this shade not something I would wear a lot but like most girls, I tend to do my colors based on my mood, and sometimes I am the mood for something that would sear through your eyes. So there. 

Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Dreamhouse Rating

Packaging: 4.5/5
Performance: 4.5/5
Quality: 4.5/5
User Friendliness: 4.5/5
Overall: 4.5/5

Have you tried anything from Jeffree Star's velour liquid lipsticks yet?
Do share your experience in the comment box below.

XO,
Carissa
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As a way of paying homage to the Love Month, I decided to (finally) post my review about the cutest thing in my kikay kit. :)
Ladies, say hello to the Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16-Hour Blush in shade So Happy Together. 
Too Faced Love Flush Long-Lasting Blush
Shade: So Happy Together
Price: full sized retails for Php 1, 541.00 at sephora.ph; was able to purchase this mini thru an Instagram seller 
Where To Buy: www.sephora.ph

What Is It?
A long-wear, fade-proof, smudge-proof blush that keeps cheeks perfectly flushed for up to 16 hours, inspired by the flush of love women get when they're in love.

Ingredients
For a complete list of the ingredients, click here.

Packaging, Labels & Other Details
I only have the mini/travel sized one and as you can see it comes in this squarish hot pink compact with a heart on top, along with the all familiar cursive of the brand's name. Embossed on top of the blush itself are Too Faced's initials. You know for a while, I didn't want to touch the blush because I didn't want to ruin the design. 😜 Anyways, I love the packaging because it doesn't take up much space in my makeup bag. The full-sized version comes in a cute heart-shaped compact that corresponds to the color of the blush  itself. 


Swatch
When I first came face to face with this blush and I saw the color on the pan, I thought "Oh no! It looks so shocking!". I am not a blush-on person I thought that maybe it's too much for me because it looked like a light hot pink. Upon swatching though, it looks lighter and comes out as a cool-toned pink. I had to check out Wiki for Shades of Pink so that I can find a name for this color and it seems that it comes close to lavender pink or lace pink. Needless to say, it is a cool-toned light pink.

I think this shade is limited edition since I don't see it on the regular lineup of shades at the Too Faced website. 
Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16 Hour Blush Swatch
In Action
I love how subtle it is. See? It looks like I am just flushing over something kilig.
And here's a collage of me, wearing the Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16-Hour Blush in So Happy Together, taken under different lighting.

My Take
Like I said earlier, I'm not a blush-on person. If there's a step in my makeup routine that I can skip, this would be it. Maybe it's because I don't have the time anymore, especially when I'm already at the office. Usually after putting on my lipstick I would feel that I already look presentable so I just move on to doing my work. But when I have the luxury of time, and I am feeling extra un-lazy,  I would take time to apply a blush on. That would probably be the reason why even if I've had this blush since last year, and it only contains a few grams of product, I haven't panned it yet. That would also be the reason why I don't buy blushes that much, or if I would, I would only purchase a small one.
Now, enough chit-chat and move on to my thoughts about this product.

At my age and level of addiction to makeup, would you believe that I'm still not sure if what color of blush really looks best on me? Yep, I'm still experimenting. And I would admit that I was buying blindly when I purchased this shade. 😛 Thankfully, it's a decision that I don't regret. This light pink blush can really enhance my look and it never looks too much on me, even if it looks like a shocking hot pink on the pan. A single layer of this would be barely noticeable so I put on at least 2 to 3 layers of it. I love how it applies smoothly on my skin, it doesn't feel chalky or powdery. Girl with light to medium skin tone would look great on this blush but I also think that this would work as a highlighter on olive-skinned/darker skinned girls. Think Ariana Grande and a pink highlighter.

It says that it is a long lasting 16-Hour blush but unfortunately I wouldn't wear makeup that long just to prove this claim. It's more like a 5 to 6 hours thing for me. By the time I hit that mark, this blush really looks like a natural flush on me. 

I love applying this product using the Mineral Powder Brush from my ECOTOOLS 5 Piece Mineral Set because it really fits the dimension of my cheeks.

Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16-Hour Blush in So Happy Together Rating

Packaging: 4.5/5
Performance: 4/5
Quality: 4.5/5
User Friendliness: 4/5
Overall: 4/5

As a parting thought, I'm really itching to try (buy) a blush in a rosy-pink shade but I'm not doing so until I use this all up. It shouldn't be too hard since this is only 2 grams of product and love the shade. LOL. Hope I see the pan by the middle of the year.

XO,
Carissa
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