All I can say is, when you think of Capul, think of Acapulco Beach Resort.

XOXO,

Carissa

One of my readers left a comment on my previous QUICK FX review and she inquired if I would recommend the Quick FX No Shine Mattifier as a sleeping mask. I discouraged her and my reason was that that it  was formulated to serve as a makeup primer and I suggested that for a sleep mask, she should opt for something with more nourishing ingredients. It seems that QUICK FX has filled that void when hey came out with this sleep mask. I already mentioned the benefits and the ingredients above and they are all beneficial for the skin. The product is gel-type and I love how non- greasy it is which makes it comfortable to wear in your sleep. More than the dewy glow and hydration that it brings, I did observe that my skin felt less saggy after using it. It only contains 10g and the thing about sleep masks, at least for me, is that I love to lather it on richly so this size won't really last long. Well, I'm sure QUICKFX is already working on making a bigger size on a tube, just like they did with their No Shine Mattiffier.

Aside from the sleep mask QUICK FX has also released this clay mask for target oily/pimple prone skin, such as mine and that's why it's right up my alley. I am a fan of clay masks because they really help in absorbing excess sebum and unclogging the pores, and this one from QUICKFX is no exemption. Moreover, I also love the cool sensation (because of the Menthol) it brings when I am wearing this, which makes me relaxed and pampered. Take note though that people are sensitive to Menthol so heads up to that if you are sensitive to this ingredient. It also contains Salicylic Acid which based on my experience really does wonder in getting rid of pimples.

Provides intense hydration and deep cooling effect which can calm and rejuvenate tired skin from constant environmental stress

Enhances skin elasticity with its collagen-producing peptides. It helps the skin appear healthier and younger-looking with continuous use

The Cooling Face Mask is obviously my favorite! Face masks per se bring a cooling effect but this one really brings in the extra! My skin felt re-invigorated and re-energized after using it. Actually, all three of them are good and I won't hesitate to pick them up when I chance upon them at Watsons. They target different skin concerns but all revolve on the common goal, which it to keep the skin hydrated to make it healthy.

Overall, I am happy with these brand new products from QUICK FX. They didn't break me out and they worked really well on my skin.

As always, they combined affordability and quality, and I love their packaging too!!!

Have you tried anything from QUICK FX lately?

Share your experience in the comment box below.

XO,

Carissa

A full coverage, vegan liquid lipstick with a light, velvet texture & a vibrant, non-drying matte finish.

It provides a bold, matte look with a weightless, whipped texture & super-concentrated, non-drying mineral pigments. The longwear formula glides on without settling into fine lines, while the tarteist™ paint brush wand provides easy, single-swipe applications. - www.tartecosmetics.com

I’ve been hearing so much about this product over the internet that’s why I wanted to try it out for myself. It seems that every list of “Nude Liquid Lipsticks” included this one so I got really curious.

Well, first of all, forgive me if I couldn’t put my own photo of this product back when the labels have not yet faded. Like I said, I was uber excited to try it out that I forgot to get a decent shot. 

Check out the photo of the doe foot applicator. You can see that it is bent at an angle and it is pliable. I only have the mini or the deluxe size but I am glad that the applicator is made of good material and even if I have used for it for a while now, it is still in good shape. 

The product smells like chocolate-y mint and I won’t say I’m all for it, but it’s something I can tolerate because it tones down after a while. True enough, this shade is all that I would ask for in a nude lipstick. It comes close to my natural lip color but with more hint of pink. You can see the swatch and I would describe it as a pinky-peach nude but on the photo of me wearing it, it pulls more pink. It comes in a whipped cream-like consistency. When applied it leaves a cushion-y feel on the lips. It feels light and non-drying but on me, it does accentuate the lines of my lips. It doesn’t completely dry down so even if you’ve worn it for a while it still transfers. Having said that, I really wish that it had better staying power because I barely notice it on my lips within an hour of wearing it, moreso if I do a lot of drinking and eating in between. Great nude shade, I just wish it stayed. Shoot! I made that rhyme!

The shade Cerise Noir is described as a Matte Cool Black Cherry which is included in the Best of Deeps set of minis.

The photo above looks pretty washed and in person, on the tube, this shade: Black Cherry is something I would steer clear from years ago. However, after trying out the Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipstick in Nude Nuance, I realized that dark reddish-brown shades flatters my skin tone.

The Jouer Lip Cream in Cerise Noir smells like chocolate-y butter and that’s just the start of it. It has a creamy texture and applies smoothly, like there aren’t any issues with the application. It looks so divine on the lips and doesn’t accentuate the lines. It feels comfortable to wear and doesn’t feel tight, heavy or sticky. I’m also a fan of its staying power. It dries down to a matte finish and boy once its on, its on. It doesn’t transfer and it’s not the kind that goes away easily, unless of course you eat something oily, which is really the Waterloo of every matte liquid lipstick. It’s good and surprisingly or not surprisingly, even if its good matte, I have never experience dryness of the lips after using it. Of the three liquid lips I reviewed here today, this one is obviously my favorite. It just has a way pulling my look together and when I am wearing this, it always feels like I put on so much effort to look good, even if I did not. Does that make sense? I always get an extra kick of confidence. I wear two layers to make it darker, when I want to convey the message of "Stay away from me" without having to say it. Ah yes, my villainous side. Ha ha!

L’Oreal’s 1st whipped gloss with a gorgeous matte finish. Intense high-pigment shades create lasting color; dries to a solid matte look; lush velvety texture goes on softly for all-day comfort; unique pro-sculpt applicator shapes as it adds dimension to lips. 

A little over two years ago I reviewed the L’Oreal Paris Color Riche L’Extraordinaire Matte Moisturizing Lip Color in Jardin Pamplemousse. I liked the formula but I just felt that I picked the wrong shade. Now, fast forward to 2019, when I opened this L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro Matte Gloss, I was immediately reminded of the latter. Right off the cap, they have a very similar distinct smell that’s hard to describe but easy to remember because, gosh I didn’t like that smell. Unfortunately I no longer have that lippie so I won’t be able to make an in depth comparison. 

I’ll just focus on this Pro Matte Gloss in Statement Nude. Again, I also love this nude shade because it’s not too light and is perfect for someone like me who has a light-medium skin tone. I would describe it as a peachy-brown nude. However, the name just didn’t make sense to me at first. For us makeup enthusiasts, matte is matte and gloss is gloss. But when I tried it on, I felt like it made sense. They did mix the two and this is how I would imagine it would feel if I put a gloss on top a matte liquid lipstick in a good way, because I have done that quiet a few times and I ended up with a thick hot mess. Forget the matte part because the finish is glossy, but not in the slick kind of way. But if you wanna get rid of the glossy finish, you can dab a tissue on top and what’ll stay behind is the cushion-y feel. Being not truly matte though, it does transfer, if you drink coffee it’ll be on that coffee cup over there, or that pizza. But I love how it nicely fades and you are left with a light brownish stain that still looks okay. It’s comfortable to wear and non drying. Again, if you can’t reconcile matte and gloss, it feels like matte topped with gloss, but not too thick and not too slick.

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And here are various photos of me wearing the said liquid lipsticks. The Tarte Birthday Suit and L'Oreal Statement Nude look pretty natural on me and the Jouer Cerise Noir is something I would wear when I am on a certain mood.  

Overall, for Tarte Birthday Suit's weak staying power, I don't think I would buy a full sized one. I don't know if the same goes for the other shades of this line though. But it's quiet pricey so I really expected something better.
For L'Oreal's, I wouldn't mind trying out other shades, especially a rosy pink one. I mean, it would save me the time and the dime if I can hit two birds with one stone.
For Jouer, Jouer, Jouer, I'm glad I got a first hand experience on this brand because I loved it. I think I even prefer this one to Kylie's (Review of Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Posie K).

Have you tried any of these liquid lipsticks?
Drop a comment below.

XO,
Carissa

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.

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.

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. 

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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. *

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.

Ingredients and other details of the Derma C Brightening Serum Face Mask

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.

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.

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.

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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