Tony Moly Haul

It's sembreak! My last one! I haven't posted in ages because school has been crazy and what a better way to have a comeback than a haul post, right? (eeeecckk). Anyway, SM Fairview is on sale for this weekend and i was very happy to know Tony Moly Boutique also had their own 50% off sale for selected items!

I didn't even think twice right after school, i went straight to their boutique! It was nice to see some old and new faces in their store. I think i went there so many times that almost all Tony Moly SM Fairview branch store assistants are like my friends already. They know what are my favorites and which products i do not want! They also update me with their new collections and stuff. I believe they're also the reason why Tony Moly has been my favorite Korean cosmetic brand so far.

Moving on with the haul, almost all the items that i got are on sale! If not, i badly needed the item or it was part of the new collection.

I got 2 lip glosses from their latest collection, the Cat's Wink Collection. I've been meaning to do a review on this one because i have to say, i have been using this as a lipstick instead of a gloss and it works great.

(Price: 348php each) 

I am kind of addicted to luminous products recently and Tony Moly has been releasing products to satisfy my luminous needs in my make up collection. First i was able to try their Goddess Aura BB Cream and i love it. This time, i am trying out this Luminous Sheer Base and let's see what it can do.

(Price: 349php at 50% off)

Another colored gel liner! I have the turquoise one which i used in my Funky Town Make Up Tutorial (click HERE) I can't wait to try out this one!

(Price: 179php at 50% off)

I also got the Mineral Skin-fit Snow Blusher! It's more of a gel to liquid type of blush and i have yet to try this type. I am more of a powder-cream blush person and this will be a nice product to experiment with.

(Price: 189php at 50% off)

This one's an essential! I need make-up remover/cleansing tissues especially when i go out. It's easier to bring and doesn't take up a lot of space in my make up bag.

(Price: 64php at 50% off)

Party Lover Crystal Eye Decoration - it's an eyeliner and eyeshadow in one product and it comes with a lot a fun colors. It's the only color left and luckily i don't have this shade yet.

(Price: 124 php at 50% off)

My first ever colored mascara. I was supposed to use this for my graduation pictorial but there were change of plans! One of my professors use this color on her lashes as well and i think i would love to try this as well.

Lastly, the Cat's Wink Mascara! You can choose either curling and voluming that comes with lengthening. Of course, i purchased the voluming one. I always experiment on my mascara and i hope this product will always be available since so far, it has been a promising one.

Price (348php)

I can do a review on specific product if you guys want to. Just tell me which product i should do first :) Anyone of you who have used these products as well? :)

Make Up Tutorial: Funky Town

This is a retro-ish make up inspired by a lot of videos that i've watched recently one of them being Teen Top's Music Video for Be Ma Girl. I love the colorful and happy vibe of retro theme. It gave me even the slightest joy despite the calamity that the Philippines has experienced. I am just so blissful right now that it's kind of done and the rain has left the country! Thank God.

Here are some pictures of the look:

I used a lot of colorful glitter shadows and a very striking color for the eyeliner. The lip color used was identical to one of the eye shadows. Overall, this is very colorful and fun! It definitely screams Dana.

How i did this make up? Check out the tutorial video,

Products Used:

Face

ELF Corrective Concealer (not shown in the video)

MAC Face and Body Foundation (NC30) (not shown in the video)

MAC 187 Stippling Brush (not shown in the video)

Maybelline Powder plus Foundation (Sand Beige)

Dollface Cosmetics 28pc Set (Powder Brush)

MAC Powder Blush in Frankly Scarlet

Dollface Cosmetics 28pc Set (Angled Blush Brush)

Dollface Cosmetics 28pc Set (Blush Brush)

Eyes

Etude House Eye Primer

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil (Milk)

Dollface Cosmetics Glitter Palette

Missha The Style Powder Eyes in GL01

Backstage Self Smoky Eye Collection (#1)

Tony Moly Backstage Gel Liner (#7)

Dollface Cosmetics 28pc Brush Set (Eyeshader Brushes)

Maybelline Volume Express Magnum (Waterproof)

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Lips

EOS Lip Balm (Passion Fruit) from Chic Cosmetics Manila

Beauty UK Lipstick (Light Pink) from Chic Cosmetics Manila

Missha The Style Lucid Berry Lips (PK02)

The Great Northern Sale

The Great Northern Sale is the biggest sale season of SM North Edsa held every year. This 2012, it's held from July 13-15. Luckily my class last July 13 dismissed us as early as 9:30. I didn't go immediately to SM North Edsa because i don't want to wait outside the mall with lots of people especially that day.

i arrived there at around 10:30am and i know already where i wanted to go and that is at the SM Department Store because of three reasons. First, because the gift that i am giving my friend, Regina for her birthday today (Happy Birthday Reg!) is found there. Second, Maybelline offers 20% off to almost all of their products and Third, SM offers and additional 10% discount from 10am-12nn if you have the SM Advantage Card, BDO Rewards, or SM Prestige card.

I was surprised that i got everything i want in 2 hours! and here's what i bought :) After shopping at SM department store i went to Tony Moly, Missha, and Tomato. It seems like i already know what will i buy for this sale that's why i was able to save a lot of time. Here's the items that i got from each store.

I didn't include the one i got from Tomato but basically i got a hot pink top, an orange jacket, and a white jacket of the same design. All at 50% off.

At SM Department Store, i immediately looked for the brushes that i am going to give my friend, Regina and those are the N30 and N32 brushes from Marionnaud. I have the same brushes and both of these are included in my top 5 favorite brush. When Regina saw these, she said she would but the same thing. I hope she haven't bought these brushes yet HAHA i'll find out later. I bought the N30 Large Powder Brush for 180php (200php originally) and N32 Blush Brush for 122.4php (136.00php originally). The next one that i got is the Maybelline Magnum (waterproof). I use this mascara for everyday and whenever there's a sale, i always get one because i get up to 30% discount for this item. This item originally costs 399php and because Maybelline offers 20% discount, it's supposedly 319.20. But then again, i have an extra 10% because of my SM Advantage card so i got my favorite mascara for only 287.28! (What a bargain). This would be my back up in case my Magnum runs out already. Then i got a lip liner in purple. I bought it from the James Cooper section but i am not sure if that's the brand because it doesn't say like it. It says Aqua Germany and this costs around 130php (145php originally). I also got the FX Moroccan Moisture Miracle Argan Oil Leave-in Spray. I find my hair very boring that's why i just want to take care of it at the very least. I am trying out different brands of moisturizing hair spray/mist and i am gonna try this brand for the first time. The hair mist costs around 359php (originally 399php). The last thing that i got from SM Department Store is the Buy1 Take1 City Lady Pantyhose stockings in Safari. I just had to urge to buy this because for this semester, we have a lot of reporting and i am enrolled to my pre-practicum class which both requires the use of stockings.

I was supposed to get some stuff from the Tony Moly section at the SM Department store but they didn't have the product i am looking for and they don't acknowledge the Tony Moly Membership Card so i went to their retail store and i got the Clear Water Lip & Eye Remover. This is not the make up remover i am using but the sales lady talked me into buying this type because you get a free Cats Wink Mascara when you purchase the item. The make up remover was originally 389php and the mascara is at 348php. I got both for 548php which is not bad. Another thing that i got from Tony Moly is their Backstage Gel Liner in #7 which is the turquoise color. I am using this for my sister's 7th birthday on August :)

The last store i went to was the Missha retail store. It was said on their facebook fan page that they had items at 70% off so i wanted to check it out. I also know that their face masks are on sale and i need to refill my stock. The sales lady kind of bothered me there because she kept on offering items and suggesting stuff which i hate. HAHA not really hate but i think stuff that i am not fond of. I must not take it against her because it's normal that we are not of the same taste but i think she must sense that the items i am asking are the opposite of what she's offering. In the end, i got the The Style Lucid Berry Lips in Baby Pink and The Style Powder Eyes in Shimmering Gold for 399php (originally 1330). I also purchased their buy1 take1 face mask and i got the Blueberry Sheet Mask for 120php.

If you haven't been in the Great Northern Sale i suggest you do! There are a lot of great finds and this only happens once a year so don't miss it. :)

Product Review: Tony Moly Gold Black Sugar Mask

This may be a very late review because Tony Moly had this product ever since they opened here in the Philippines. I tend to use a product for a long time first before i give any judgement to it. Here's a review of the Tony Moly Gold Black Sugar Mask which i have been using for 3 months now.

I've been looking for a facial scrub for quite some time already and i don't know why there's not much for the face. I'm happy i get to purchase this product from Tony Moly for 348php and i am satisfied with the results for the past 3 months!

I took a picture before using the product! :)

I think this one contains brown sugar instead of black like what is written on the label. It has a caramel scent which i love and i swear i am addicted to the scent to the point where i open the product occasionally just to smell it. (HAHA WEIRD). This product removes dead skin cells and exfoliates the skin as you scrub it to your face. It also provides moisture which is very essential.

I use this in two-three times a week at night. This is included in my routine but in two different ways because up to now i don't know what's the right one. HAHA. These 2 routines depends whether i have make up on my face or not.

Routine A: (without make up)

Tony Moly Gold Black Sugar Mask

Cleansing Foam

Toner

Mask

Serum

Night Cream/Pack

Routine B: (with make up on)

Make Up Remover

Cleansing Cream

Cleansing Foam

Toner

Tony Moly Gold Black Sugar Mask

Mask

Serum

Night Cream/Pack

How do i apply this? I apply a certain amount on the back of my hand first just to warm the product then i apply it on my face. The reason for this step is because the product gives off a very strong hot feeling on my face and i wanted to minimize that by warming it on my hands first. The strong feeling is still there but at least my face is not shocked. Next is I massage the product to my face then I leave it to my face for about 20 minutes and wash it off with a lukewarm water. REMINDER: you have to wash it off after 20 minutes, the strong feeling is still there you don't want that product for more than 20 minutes on your face. It might irritate your face if you do so.

I actually like that strong feeling it gives off. Just like the tingling feeling from Tomatox. You can feel the dead skin cells removed from your face (If there's such feeling). But i haven't had breakouts with this product so i guess i am using this until i finish one jar. I do not know yet if i would still buy another one like this because i think i wanted to try out some other masks from Tony Moly :)