Feb 6, 2013

REVIEW: FACE PERFECTION BRUSH SET BY BEAUTY COSMETICS

Hello everyone!!

Today's product is the FACE PERFECTION BRUSH SET from Beauty Cosmetics. I got mine as one of the prizes from a contest that I have recently won. These brushes are the second set of brushes that I got from the same company. I was very satisfied happy with the Smokey Eye Travel Kit that I got last December so I cannot wait to try this brush set as well.







 They came in a pouch like this which I think was nice and reusable.


 FACTS:

Product Name: Face Perfection Brush Set
Company: Beauty Cosmetics
Price: (I got mine for free) P850 on the website
Material: Synthetic fibers
Handle: Black and Silver

Brushes in the set:
BC FLAT TOP KABUKI
This brush is great if you want to achieve more coverage since is it quite dense and flat. It can be used for thick liquid and cream products. It can also be used for powder products such as powder foundations and loose powder for more coverage. It really packs on the foundation and blend it well without streaking. However, there might some streaking when used with liquid-y products and since it grabs powder products quite well, be sure to tap off the excess before dabbing to your face.
BC ROUND KABUKI BRUSH
This brush has rounded bristles and also quite dense. This is great for blending  liquid-y products and applying loose setting powder. It does not streak and does not shed as well. This can also be used for powder and cream products for a sheerer coverage.  
BC TAPERED KABUKI
This brush is also dense and has a tapered end. It is good for contouring the nose and cheek bones because it gives a much precise application. The sides of the brush can be used to blend concealers under the eyes as well. this brush can be used on both on liquid and cream products. 

BC ANGLED KABUKI BRUSH 
This is by far my favorite of the four because it is very versatile. It can be used to apply foundation and powder. I also use this to contour my face and apply blush. It can be used for powder and cream products as well.



MY THOUGHTS:
  • Affordable
  • Handles are sturdy and does not look cheap
  • Does not shed and has minimal streaking
  • Very easy to wash and dries quite fast 
  • The fibers are very soft and densely packed
  • Available locally (FB PAGE: Beauty cosmetics)
  • Comes with a pouch and brush cover for easy storage handy for travel.



I recommend this for those who are on a budget but wants to have quality face brushes. :)

Do you want to see how I use these brushes in action?
Here is my video using these brushes. :)








Feb 4, 2013

DOLLFACE 88 COLOR PALETTE SWATCHES

Hey everyone!!

Today, I'd be showing you swatches from the Dollface Cosmetics 88 Color palette that I recently got as one of my prizes from  Ana Victorino's giveaway. I have always wanted to buy one before but I never really got into it because I kind of thought that since I am not a professional makeup artist then I do not really need such a huge palette. But, I was wrong!! This palette is perfect for makeup beginners because you can  experiment with a lot of colors, from neutrals to pastels and matte to satin finish. I think BH cosmetics and Coastal Scents also have a similar palette with similar colors as well. I wanted to show this along with swatches so that anyone reading this can have an idea as to how the colors really look like when swatched,

It came in a brown box with the name of the company written in front. I like the box actually and the font looked classy.



The product is in a black case. It actually has plastic on it to prevent scratching but I removed it. I really regret doing so because the case is super prone to fingerprints. If you do get one, I suggest that you DO NOT remove the plastic thingy.
The palette contained 88 eyeshadows ranging from neutral colors to pastels. It contains shimmery and matte eyeshadows. It has a mirron and two sponge tip applicators that I do not really care for but can be handy as well. 


 In the website, it says that each pan is approximately the same size as ten centavo coin. I did not have one so I used a five centavo coin instead.


Closer look at the colors. :)


Ingredients


Here are the swatches:

















MY THOUGHTS:


  • I love the variety of colors and textures it comes with. I can make a lot of makeup looks just using this palette. 
  • The case looked sturdy enough.
  • It has a decent sized mirror inside the case.
  • Although I got mine for free, I looked at their website and it only costs P800 and for me, the price is quite affordable considering the number of eye shadows you get.
  • The pigmentation is good. Most of the shadows showed well on my skin.
  • The shadows itself were a little powdery but not chalky. They felt soft and buttery.
  • I do suggest using a primer or a base before applying the product so that the color will show up better and last longer.
  • All in all, I quite love this product!! I can't wait to get other palettes from Dollface!! 
  • I recommend this product to any makeup lover!! :)