Review: 120 Warm Eyeshadow Palette by Miss Bella PH

Hi everyone!

I was not a fan of huge makeup palettes before because I thought I'd never had any use of them. I prefer buying smaller ones or individual eyeshadows instead. But eversince I started making Youtube videos, I felt like I need more colors to inspire me. It sounds silly, I  know...but I can't help it. how do Michelle Phan get inspired? Anyway, I got this palette about two weeks ago  and has been loving it ever since! Read on for more.!

Name: 120 Warm Palette 

Bought from: Free

Price: P900

Where: Miss Bella PH

It contains 120 eyeshadow colors that ranges from dark browns to different kinds of browns, coppers,  taupes, beige and white. It contains both matte and shimmer eyeshadows. It has some greens, silver and  matte black. This palette is not only for creating everyday makeup looks but can be used to create bold looks for night time as well. It is cased in black, plastic container. It has two  removable palettes that are stacked together.

Ingredients:

Again, this contains Mica and Talc that can be allergic to those with sensitive eyelids. 

Now for a closer look of the eyeshadows and some swatches:

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As you can see from the swatches, it is quite pigmented but a little powdery. 

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Overall Thoughts:

What I like:

-affordable

- a lot of color variety

-contains shimmery and matte shades

- pigmented

- has removable palettes

- no strong odor

-blends well

-sturdy container

Some Issues:

-no mirror

- a bit powdery

- may not last long on those with oily lids

All in all, I am quite surprised that I love this palette. i was never into neutrals and browns before but this palette made me realize that there are so many looks that I can do using a browns and taupes. I do suggest wearing a primer when using this eyeshadows to make it last longer especially if you have oily lids.  This palette is great for makeup artists and makeup enthusiasts as well. 

Here are my videos using this palette:

Here are some shots of moi wearing the eyeshadows from this palette:

I apologize for the selfie overload!

Anyway, thank you for reading my post. What makeup palettes do you love? Have you tried this palette before? Please do share your thoughts below! Take care!

-maia

REVIEW: 10 BLUSH PALETTE from Miss Bella PH

Hi everyone!

Are you a fan of blushes? Do you own a lot or are you like me who has like 2-3 blushes only? I love makeup but I tend to go for eye shadows and foundations. As for lipsticks, hmmmm..maybe 50-50. Hahah..Anyway, I'm here to talk about this blush palette that I purchased almost a month ago. If you want to know more about it, read on....


Name: 10 Blush Palette
Brought from: Miss Bella PH
Price: P500 (approx US$10)

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Ingredients:

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CLOSER LOOK:

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The palette contains 10 blushes with 3 matte colors that are on the pinkish side and 7 shimmers shades that range from peachy to orange to pink. It comes in a thin, black, plastic case. I kind of expected it the have a mirror inside but unfortunately, it does not have one.

Swatches:

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 As you can see, the colors are quite pigmented and they apply smoothly.  As I've mentioned, some color were matte and others have shimmers. My favorite color us #2 because it has this lovely rose pink that not only adds color to my cheeks but gives a subtle highlight as well. I find #3 to be too light or brownish to be a blush color, so I also use it as a highlighter.

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The shades are wearable and compliments a variety of skin colors. The colors are quite versatile and can be used as blush/highlighter/ eyeshadow. As for lasting power, I'd say a good 2-3 hours. One thing I discovered recently is that if I put on my blush right after my foundation, the powder sticks on my skin better so it lasts longer. I then use a sponge to press the  setting powder on top my foundation making both my blush and foundation last longer. Plus, a setting spray will make it last longer too.

One downside of this product is that it is a little powdery so the product really sticks to the fibers of the brush and if not careful, you might end up applying too much resulting to a clown face. What I do is that I take tap the excess product of the brush before I pressing it to my face.

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Here are some of my videos where I have used this product:

My Thoughts:

What I like:

- affordable

-comes in a variety of colors

-good color pay off

-no overwhelming smell

-has both shimmer and matte shades

-blends easily

-applies smoothly

-not bulky 

My issues:

-can be quite messy because of the fall off

-only lasts for 2-3 hours

Will I repurchase?

If I used them all up, I might buy one again.If they have other shades, I will definitely but them too.

Do I recommend it?

Yes of course!For the price, you will get 10 shades of blush. If you are like me, who is new to blushes, this is a good product to try because you'd be able to experiment with different colors without breaking your bank. For makeup artists, this is a good product to bring on photoshoots or events because of the variety of shades (given that your client is not too keen on using branded/high end products).

How about you?Are you blush person or not? Have you tried similar palettes like BH cosmetics and Coastal Scents ? Because  I think they look similar. Please do share your insights/opinions on the comment section below!

Take care!

-maia