Since my brother came home last weekend, i told him to get me some mascara and kohl eyeliner in Singapore. And he did! (thanks bro! ur the best haha!)

He got me this "red box" mascara-eyeliner duo and i guess it's a good deal. Pupa brand is new thing for me but i saw some of their products over the internet and the packaging of their makeup kits are sooooooooooooo cute!

Initial review on Pupa Kohl liner: Well i am really in love with kohl liners because they are easy to apply due to creamy texture unlike other matte eyeliners out there. Comparing the Pupa kohl and Revlon kohl? For me the Pupa kohl has a better texture than the latter and doesn't smudge as much as Revlon's kohl. An added bonus to the Ultraflex Kit is that it has a free pencil sharpener. It looks like your regular sharpener but with a much bigger vent on the opposite end so that your liner's tip won't get stuck and break (hate it everytime it happens before!). I think it's really good for kohl pencils because of their soft tips which easily breaks off when stuck inside the sharpener.

Initial review on Pupa Ultraflex Mascara: I told my brother to get me a brown mascara because recently i've been having this obsession with browns.. yeah and he got me a CARBON-BLACK mascara! Anyways, nothing really fancy with the packaging of the mascara but for sure i can easily find it in my makeup stash because of its bright red color. Pupa has its Art-flex wand that promises high precision in coating all the lashes and avoiding any lumps. Hmmm.. rubber-type wands are very typical nowadays and i find them very difficult to manage if the mascara has a thin consistency. I have to use a separate lash wand to comb my lashes to separate them. But i have to tell you guys, it made my lashes stand-out like i'm wearing false lashes and it doesn't smudge also! ^_^

I guess i have to try out Pupa's other products also.. and get their cutest ever makeup kits! ♥

P.S. I'll try to make a review on MaxFactor Volume Couture Mascara in brown later.. ciao! ♥♥♥

My much awaited Physician's Formula Mineral Mascara finally came yesterday!!! I bought it from pinkmiming on www.ebay.ph :) I ordered it last Feb. 13, 2009 (special day LOL) and i paid the next day thru BPI bank deposit but i wasn't able to beat the 2pm payment cut-off so shipping will have to wait till Monday next week *sigh* But it was just ok :) Tuesday came very fast and package already arrived!! (thanks to AIR21 for the fast shipping)

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Mascara is the 1st mineral-based mascara and what's good is its talc-free. Talc tends to clog pores that could lead to skin infections and breakouts. The mascara's ultra-gentle formula is suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. Another bonus is ITS BUILD-ABLE so you can get that false eye lash effect!!! It contains derivatives of Vitamin A, E, and B5, botanical extracts (Aloe leaf extract, Camomile flower extract), mineral water, pure mineral pigments, and active mineral extracts.

Ok let's check out the packaging, vial, and applicator. The mascara comes in a carton-laminated packaging, reminiscent of the usual packaging of cosmetics found in local
drugstores in US (or similar to hbc and Watsons here in Philippines).

The mascara comes in a 10gram polygonal-gray vial (view from top it looks like an edgy diamond ^_^). Its made from plastic so no danger of breaking, but somewhat reminds me of monobloc chairs LOL!!! The design is simple, easy to grip, but edgy (this ROCKS!) It closes tightly so no chances of spillage and so far no liquid drips on the rim coz its made from rubber.. NICE and CLEAN!!

The rubber applicator has two sets of fine bristles. One side has a single row of bristles that is meant to comb, lift, and separate your lashes. The other side has 7 rows of bristles that is good for coating and building up lashes. I find it very easy to use and clean to apply.

The results... after 1 coat my lashes looked naturally healthy and fuller without the clumping and smudging :) I added another 2 coats to see the false eye lash effect and... it was a SUCCESS!!! I didn't feel any heaviness at all (coz some mascaras after build-up made my lashes feel heavier). Removing the mascara is also easy since its water-based so soap and water can do or you can also use your regular makeup remover or lip and eye makeup remover. As for me, I used my Herb Day makeup remover towelettes from FS (coz I can't wash my face at night or else i'll end up with eye spasms T_T).

Maybe I became a bit biased about my so-called review but.. haha sorry BUT I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS PRODUCT NOW.. *evil laugh*

Oh by the way, I'd like to thank my ONE for giving me funds to buy the mascara and helping out on the payment process ^_^.

Check out the Physicians Formula website http://www.physiciansformula.com/enus/default.html

"MAKE THE WORLD HEALTHY AND BEAUTIFUL."

~~ Annishi (^_~)

Its already 2009!!

Last year, i made my ultimate New Year's Resolution for 2008 -- All the footwear that i will buy should fit my shoe rack. Any excess should go away! *tan-ta-na-nan* I DID IT!!! woooot!!!

For this year, my ultimate New Year's Resolution is.. build up my make-up kit again, but invest more on skin care products *wink wink*

Sooooooooo.... here's my 2009 Kikay Wishlist *evil grin*

♥ TFS Span Clear Matte Compact Powder -- formulated with tropical fruit extracts (papaya, mango, banana, pineapple, mangosteen,guava, great morinda) that promises to prevent allergy and dryness. Also contains silicon that gives a sheer natural-looking coverage with high water retention. PLUS -- it smells good too :)

♥ TFS Eyelash & Eyebrow Nutrition Liquid -- Has keratin and botanical proteins and extracts that penetrates the skin to nourish your lashes :)

♥ TFS Pure Spa Water Lip & Eye Make-Up Remover -- An oil-free cleanser especially formulated to keep the moisture in the eye area and has green tea water :)

♥ TFS Pure Spa Water Cleansing Water -- An oil-free cleanser with green tea water for light makeup :)

♥ TFS Herb Day Cleansing Wipes -- Mild and easy-to-use cleansing towel that's compact enough to fit in ur kikay kit :) Formulated with Botanic and Rosemary extracts and Alcohol-free.

♥ Nivea Lip Care Essential -- Has jojoba oil and shea butter that moisturizes lips. This product promises to keep your pout moisturize for 10 hours because of grape seed extract and your skin's or Hydramine. Doesn't have preservatives :)

♥ TFS Nail Polish in Hot Pink -- well... i just love this color!!!

♥ TFS Shimmer Liner Pencil in Glitter Black & Glitter Blue -- Its a creamy, soft eye liner that's shimmery. Also, its waterproof and smudge-proof and
contains Vitamin E to keep eyes from getting dry :)

♥ TFS Blackhead Remover-Toner -- designed to control blackheads. Contains Zinc derivatives to tighten pores and Olive extract and Xylitol to disinfect and moisturize skin.

♥TFS Eco Vert Daily Moisturizer -- Has Ceramide and Lecitin that strengthens the natural protective function of the skin. What's good is its light-weight and smells good :)

♥ L'Oreal Telescopic Clean Definition Mascara -- Has a high-precision flexible brush that effectively defines your lashes.

♥ Suesh 5pc Brush Set -- many makeup addicts swear by its ultra-soft brushes. What's good is this set comes with a brush organizer and good for traveling :)

♥ VS Beauty Rush Lipgloss in Cherry Bomb -- Shiny and tastes like cherries *yumyum* ^_~

♥ St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Advanced Body Moisturizer -- Provides extra relief to help soothe and comfort dry skin :)

♥ Organix Vanilla Silk Shampoo -- Has an exclusive blend of smoothing Thitian vanilla bean oils that instantly nourishes and moisturizes hair and silk amino acid proteins that strengthens and seals the hair's cuticles making hair silky, smooth, and shiny. PLUS Vanilla scent is something to look forward to.. hmmm.. :)

♥ Dior Cosmetic pouch in Pink -- ahhmm.. i just love it!~

Ok, so those are my kikay cravings for 2009.. well as of now LOL!! maybe imma update this one later... *evil laugh*