REVIEW: Get Lei'd Cosmetics 3D Fiber Mascara

Every night, as a habit, I would scroll through my Instagram feed before going to sleep. Let's just say that makeup photos are my kind of porn. Lol. I love looking at flat lays and seeing what other Filipinas are using. That's how I found out about Get Lei'd cosmetics.

Get Lei'd cosmetics is an indie Filipino brand. Let it not be said that I don't support local brands. I do not support those brands that are mass produced with harmful ingredients such as lead and parabens. Get Lei'd cosmetics, however, claims to use mineral or organic ingredients. 

Get Lei'd currently has two makeup products: the Get Lei'd 3D Fiber Mascara and the Get Lei'd Brow Powder x Gel Liner Set. One of my friends had asked me if I'd tried fiber mascaras, and I have once, it was a Physician's Formula one, and, sadly, I did not have a good reaction to that product. I had a mild eye irritation. However, since the Get Lei'd fiber mascara uses green tea fibers, I decided to give it a try.

So I purchased both their products while they were on a promotional price. (God, I am a sucker for sales!) I bought the mascara for Php 860 and the brow set for Php 460. I'm not sure how much they cost now, or if they still have free shipping, please do make sure to check out their online store; their IG username is @getleidmakeup. And let me just say, their packaging is the bomb.com! The products were nestled in cute hard boxes so they didn't get damaged during shipping. I even made the brow set box my container for my eye brushes.

Let's discuss the first product, which is the Get Lei'd 3D Fiber Mascara. It' a product that comes in a set of two: the Setting Mascara and Green Tea Fiber. Nestled along in their box, is a card containing instructions on how to apply them. Well, basically, the first and last thing you should use is the Setting Mascara which makes the fibers, which you use in between coats, stick and seals them in. And, word of advice: when applying the fibers, begin at the middle of your lashes not at the roots. You don't want the fibers getting into your eyeballs.

Naked lashes yikes~!

One coat (Setting mascara, green tea fiber then setting mascara again to seal in the fibers.)

Two coats.

Three coats.

This product ain't for everyday. It takes too much time to apply and you need to do one eye at a time. Well, at least I take a lot of time, because with the way my eyes are shaped, I tend to leave mascara marks around my eye, each and every damn time. And I mean all the damn time. So I have to be careful not to get it all over the place.

I curled my eyelashes before application of this product, unfortunately, the mascara can't hold the curls. This is supposed to be a waterproof formula though. I guess it's because the fibers hold down the lashes with their weight? I'm not sure what the science behind it is, but that's one of the most important things I look for in a mascara because I wear eye glasses. I hate it when my lashes hit my lenses, it's distracting.

Regardless of all that, this product is impressive. I mean, holy cow, can you see the difference?! From sparse to full volume and length in three coats. It doesn't look all clumpy and spidery either (you know, when your eyelashes look like spider legs when you apply too much mascara.)

If you're the type who can't deal with falsies (I CAN'T! My toddler would just likely rip them off.), this product is for you. Just remember not to use this product with eye glasses, but with contact lenses, go right ahead, knock yourselves out. 

Sorry for holding out, but I'm still currently trying to weigh my feelings about the second product, the brow set. I'll keep y'all guys posted once I've had a good opinion about it. (Aaaaaaaanndddd, I fuckin hate reading long articles lol.)

Beauty Blogger Essential: Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel 77

Eyeliners are just one of those extra makeup products that give a certain ooomph to your makeup look. I love eyeliners. They're not a necessity, but if I have the time, I am going to rock a wing. Eyeliners make my lashes look fuller and my eyes more elongated. I just love the effect.

I've had many eyeliners over the years. I've tried them all. Pen liners, pencil liners, gel liners. Felt tipped applicators, brush applicators, you name it. I've found that even if liquid pen liners are the most convenient, especially if you're in a hurry, it's easiest for me to work with gel liners. Yeah, despite the separate pot and applicator. They don't smudge during application as easily as liquid liners, they last longer than pencil liners and they're a lot easier to clean up if you make a mistake. I recommend gel liners for beginners, really.

And so, when I've heard about the Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel 77 (Php 995), I, of course, had to get my hands on it. Oh boy, this eyeliner is in demand! I had to make a reservation to be able to purchase it from the Inglot Megamall store. I live in the Marikina area, and there aren't too many high end makeup stores nearby, so I really have to make a 45 minute trip to Megamall to purchase good products, and I have to be ready with what I want since I tag a two year old toddler along with me lol. I was told this eyeliner sells out fast, in fact, when I finally purchased my reserved one, I asked if there was another so I could have a back up and, guess what, they were all gone.

This is said to be the blackest eyeliner in the market. And, I have to say, it really is. This is the blackest eyeliner I have ever tried. But the mattest? Not really. It kind of dries to a satin finish. It's not matte, it's not overly glossy either. This eyeliner is really best if you have a smoky eye look going on and you want your eyeliner to somehow stand out.

This eyeliner also dries fast. You have to be quick if you're gonna work with this because once it sets, it's there and it would be a bitch to clean up if you make a mistake. But it's exactly how I like it. Once I've applied my eyeliner, I want it to set really fast so I can curl my lashes and apply my mascara and be done with it. However, be warned, when applying this gel liner, and you need to keep the pot open, make sure you turn it upside down on your desk or vanity to keep the whole product from drying out too fast. 

This eyeliner is so creamy and applies so smooth, you'd be sure you can apply a sharp wing each and every time. It also applies very evenly, no patchiness at all. One swipe is all it takes, there's no need to go over the lash line over and over again, the product is so opaque.

This eyeliner also wears for a really long time. It did not start to smudge on me until nine hours of wear time. Let's face it, this is a gel liner, a cream product and with the Philippine climate, all the heat and humidity, even the "driest" eyeliner will eventually smudge. 

Overall, I give this eyeliner two thumbs up. This worked even better than MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack and it's cheaper too! And Inglot is a cruelty-free brand, if you must know. If you want to splurge on an eyeliner, I definitely cannot speak any more highly of this product.

Inglot Cosmetics Philippines is available in the following locations: GF Glorietta 5 / SM Megamall 2nd floor, Building A / SM Mall of Asia.

Rave Review! AC Clinic Daily Skin Care Line

Whenever I want to write a product, I try to only write about those I've tested and feel confident and secure about how I feel about them. This comes especially with skin care products. Skin care products are trickier than make up in such a way that they can take several weeks before you can really see their effect. You can also change your mind about skin care products. There are cases wherein you have been using a particular product for a very long time, years even, and then suddenly get allergic to it. So, a little disclaimer here: What works for me, may not work for you and vice versa.

I've written a little while back that I've been suffering from adult acne. It actually started several months ago, April to be specific, when I began taking medications for something I have (I'm not willing to discuss that here and it's boring lol). The acne was a side effect that I had no control over. I used to have clear skin and then suddenly BAM! Uncontrollable acne! I'd have three zits at a time and those gone would leave scars. It was a hit on my self esteem. Whereas before I'd go out with just an SPF moisturizer, powder, mascara and tinted lip balm, I could no longer live without concealer. I only used to conceal my under eye area but to conceal acne scars and sometimes pile it on because the darkness would always peek through, the whole thing just frustrated me to bits.

Over the past several months, I have purchased different acne solution products. I thank God now that I did not have to wait too long to come across something that was effective for me. And, oh boy, is it really effective for me. I've been acne free for the past two weeks now. I have not used my spot treatment for two weeks! I still have to conceal my acne scars, but they are fading away nicely now.

So, what have I been using lately? Etude House's skin care line the AC Clinic Daily line, particularly, the AC Clinic Daily Acne Foam Cleanser (Php 478) and the AC Clinic Daily Gel Lotion (Php 548). These products are my new holy grail, ride or die, I could shoot the postman products now. The effect was immediate! By the third day of using this, the acne was no longer coming on! I was so surprised, but I had to wait at least a couple weeks before writing about this because I had to confirm that these babies were working effectively.

The products in this skin care line are salicylic acid based. I've tried my hand at the natural stuff, you know, the tea tree oil based stuff and those things just did not do shit for me. Waited for months and na-dah. Nothing. So I started looking for products with different active ingredients and came across these. 

Well, I am not surprised. Korean skin care products are well known for their efficacy. The legend is valid. God bless the Koreans for making skin care products which are tough on acne but gentle on the skin. I don't feel any tightening of sorts on my skin when I use these. Salicylic acid on its own can dry your skin out and cause burning sensations. These products don't do that at all for me. The foam cleanser is very gentle to use, I don't even feel dryness on my face afterwards when I pat it dry with my towel. The gel lotion is equally fantastic. It's watery and sets quickly on the face. Once it sets, it feels so smooth and the finish is not dewy, not matte either. It's a perfect satin, almost powdery, finish.

I use these both day and night. At night time, since the lotion is not exactly moisturizing enough for over night use, I just boost this by using a serum beforehand.

If you've been forever looking for products for your acne problem, I highly recommend these. They also have a toner and some spot treatment products in this line. I'm already considering purchasing them, although I'm not a big fan of toners and these two have rendered using spot treatments useless. At a combined cost of Php 1026, this is already very wallet friendly lol! And you get a lot of amount of product for their price. These were exceedingly effective for me, I cannot speak highly enough of them. 

DISCLAIMER: Please don't use this if you're pregnant. Salicylic acid is not good for pregnant women.

Hauled It But How Was It? NYX Micro Brow Pencil

Brow pencil products are great. I honestly believe they are a godsend. When you're in a hurry and you need your brows filled in right away, brow pencils are absolutely the way to go! And filling out your brows is a definite must. After all, you don't want them to disappear under your foundation or BB cream. And, regardless if you're wearing base make up or not, brows define the way you look because they frame your eyes, which are the windows to your soul. Sounds cheesy, I know, lol!

I purchased the NYX Micro Brow Pencil in MBP06 Brunette (Php 650) last month during my August haul. I've heard good things about this product, including it being a dupe for another famous brow product, the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz. The ABH Brow Wiz is just a bit too much for me right now so I decided to try this NYX one instead.

Yes, it's fantabulous! I love how convenient this product is! The pencil itself is on one end and is retractable, while there is a spoolie on the other end. The pencil is also small which makes for a very precise application while still looking very natural. 

The pigmentation is also not too in your face too much. You can be a little heavy handed with this and it won't look too much. And since there's a spoolie, you can just always blend it out.

The only thing I don't like about this is that I picked the wrong damn shade! I assumed that because the pomade in Brunette was a shade match for me, this would be as well. I should've gotten it in Espresso, which is a shade darker. This shade is not the same as the pomade at all. It pulls a bit red on me as can be seen in the photo above.

Other than that, this is an amazing product overall. Inspite of its surprisingly hefty cost at Php 650 (there is so little product!), I'd have to say I'm willing to purchase it again in the right shade. Yep, that's how good it is.

Bang For My Buck? Shawill Make Up Waterproof Volumizing Eyeliner Pen

Most of my makeup products are international brands. All both drugstore and high end. I just have this kind of distrust against local products. Most of them have a lot of parabens and lead in them. So I try to steer away, but every now and then something catches my eye.

Hence, today's product the Shawill Makeup Waterproof Volumizing Eyeliner Pen, which cost me a whopping Php 99! Lol it was so measely, of course I had to buy it!

The packaging is reminiscent of another makeup brand, isn't it? Lol it's even labeled "Sleak Makeup" on its side. While shopping, I even saw a primer among the products labeled "Stay Flawless" and, I swear, you'd have to look twice or you'd be fooled it was from Benefit! It looked almost exactly the same except there was a small print of the Shawill brand on top.

It's a felt tip pen. Beware, the applicator is humongous! This eyeliner ain't for the faint of heart because this is going to give you a really bold line. Which also makes it not exactly the most precise. I like my eyeliner with just a flick, but with this thing, a bold cat-eye is the only way to go! I was going to go to the doctor the first time I used this and when my mother saw me as I was about to go out she was like "What the hell is that?!"

Application is kind of patchy. You'll need to give it a few strokes before you get a solid, opaque color which is annoying, especially if you're in a hurry. Liquid pen liners are supposed to be your friend when you're in a rush.

This eyeliner is also messy! First time I've used it and it gets all over the damn place! Good thing I was watching out for that because it got all over my fingers and if I wasn't careful, it could've gotten on my face, or worse, my clothes. And it is such a bitch taking off makeup stains on clothes!

By the fourth hour of wearing this eyeliner, it already smudged on me. It smudged at the corners of my eyes as well as in my under eye area. And by the way, this ain't waterproof. I tried swatching it on the back of my hand and then put it under running water. It rubbed off so easily! 

I have yet to find my holy grail liquid eyeliner. I guess for Php 99 this is an okay eyeliner. This is also a great price point for students. But if you have money to spare, I strongly suggest going for something else. I know I'm eyeing that K Palette liquid eyeliner!

As Good As They Say? NYX HD Concealer

Today's product in the limelight is the NYX HD Concealer. I see this all the time in my Instagram feed, and people actually say this is good. I, of course, had to see for myself. I got it in the shade CW05 Medium and it costs Php 360. That's not a bad price point. 

It has a doe foot wand applicator so this is great for controlled use of the product. I was quite surprised upon discovering that this concealer has actually strong pink undertones. I should have swatched it, instead of just picking it up. They do have a yellow undertone shade which is Beige and I'm considering purchasing that one as well when I come across a NYX store again.

As can be seen, it looks really pink against my yellow skin.

Once blended out, the pinkness is still apparent.

I cannot use this on my face unless I want to look like a patched cow. But under the eyes, this concealer is phenomenal! I put it under foundation as a color corrector and it works great! Of course, I apply the foundation on with a beauty blender so as not to disturb the concealer and I only wait until its fully set. Which is quite a hassle if you're in a hurry, but if you have extra time, it really makes a huge difference.

This concealer hardly creases and when baked, will never crease at all. It won't quit until you want it to. It's very pigmented so it will really cover up and not just camouflage.

I'm really enjoying this concealer so far. So much, that I am considering buying other shades, hopefully my storage can take it lol! My acrylic cosmetics organizer is becoming overloaded. I need a new storage solution. But at Php 360, you just can't go wrong. 

Does It Work? The Body Shop Moisture White Shiso 2 in 1 Brightening Eye Cream

I am in the constant search of something to alleviate my dark under eye circles. I've mentioned before that I have panda eyes. And they're not cute.

Of course, it's not convenient to pile on the concealer every time I put my make up on. Not to mention concealers crease and makes one look older. 

So I've tried The Body Shop Moisture White Shiso 2 in 1 Brightening Eye Cream (around Php 1,200). Whew, that was a long one. It promises two things: brightens eye area; and reduces the appearance or signs of fatigue.

It comes in a white tube, and the product comes out in a metal nozzle applicator which is cool, literally, especially if you stick it in the fridge. This is the best thing about this eye cream. And, really, nothing beats putting something cold on your under eye area after a long day's work.

I've been using this product for more than a couple months now. I actually think it's working. It's not drastic as to completely eradicate my dark under eye circles, but they lessened quite a bit. I do believe they look "brighter."

Also, the formulation is creamy but lightweight. It's moisturizing, but not in a sticky, icky kind of way which makes it fantastic to use under make up. As a matter of fact, I apply a very generous amount of this when I know I'm going to put make up on. Once the skin absorbs the product, I put on concealer and it doesn't crease as much and settle into the fine lines under my eyes.

This has become an essential part of my skin care routine. But that is due to the fact that I am hesitant to buy another eye cream until I finish this one. Would I recommend this? Yes, but to those who don't have under eye circles as bad as mine. Would I repurchase this? I think not, I'd like to try other eye creams next time. 

New Favorite! NYX Tame&Frame Tinted Brow Pomade

Hello, my loves! I've been on a slight hiatus, sorry about that. I've had a very busy end of the month because of my little girl's birthday who's now just turned two years old! YAY!

I've posted about my August haul, and the first thing I'd like to post a review on is the NYX Tame&Frame Tinted Brow Pomade in Brunette, which costs Php 460.

I've been using brow pencils for forever now, and I thought I'd try my hand at using a different kind of product for my brows. I was going to buy the eyebrow gel, unfortunately, when I went to NYX SM Megamall, they had none in stock, hence I picked this one up instead.

I was to pick Espresso instead of Brunette, but, thankfully I looked closely at the swatches in the store. Espresso was too chocolate dark for me and I already have dark brows. I'm all for Frida Kahlo brows, just not on myself.

I was at, first, kind of intimidated to use this product. But when I started using it, I was amazed. The product has a very creamy consistency, it blends like a dream. A little of this goes a long way, so don't be too heavy handed on the application or you'll have a brown hot mess on your eye brows (you don't want that). The shade is a gray based brown so it's perfect for those with black hair who want to just tone down their brows. I use my e.l.f. small angled brush to apply this. I also just use a clear gel brow mascara to set my brow hairs in place since this product is already heavily pigmented by itself.

This baby is also waterproof. You'll need an oil based makeup remover to take this off. I don't mind it, I actually think this is great since I'm a person who sweats profusely (meaning I sweat great lakes) and I feel confident that even if I do, this won't come off easily. Perfect for those of you who can't even go to the gym without brows on lol!

But because of the creaminess, I won't recommend this for those of you with oily, acne-prone skin. If not taken off properly, this can clog your pores and you'll have a peeping, painful zit between your brow hairs.

Otherwise, this is good for those gals who have a problem with their brows being gone half-way through the day because of sweating.

NYX Cosmetics is available in the Philippines in the following locations:

The SM Store Aura

SM North Edsa Annex

SM Makati

SM Fairview

SM Megamall

SM Megamall Dept. Store

SM North Edsa Dept Store

SM Mall Of Asia

SM Manila Dept. Store

SM Cebu

Chimes Sales Davao

Ayala Abreeza Davao

Chimes Felcris Centrale Davao

That's all for now. Stay tuned for my review on the other NYX products I've hauled last August!

August Haul

So, I went a little crazy this August. I've actually purchased more this month than I'd have any other month except for July of last year. I think something happens to me every mid-year and I buy stuff as therapy. Lol, that's still no excuse.

I got a little skin care stuff and a "few" makeup items. All of these I will blog about in the next few weeks as I'm still trying to get the feel of them and I'm still unsure of what I really think about them.

First up are the skin care products: the AC Clinic Daily Acne Foam Cleanser (Php 478) and AC Clinic Daily Gel Lotion (Php 548) from Etude House Philippines. I've been using these for a little less than two weeks now and I think these are phenomenal (so far). I haven't used my spot treatment for a few days now because I don't have any zits! I only bought the facial cleanser and the moisturizer because I'm not a fan of toners. They also have spot treatment and spot masks in this line.

Now on to the fun stuff. I purchased a mid-range (high end here in the Philippines) foundation from Benefit (well, their only foundation lol), the Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Makeup (Php 1,900) in the shade Petal. I was contemplating on whether to purchase Champagne, which seemed a better shade match for me, but upon comparing the two, I noticed Petal had more yellow undertones and I'm quite a yellow girl. I've used this thrice and it's been pretty good so far. It's lightweight and it does not feel sticky even after being worn for 12 hours on a hot, humid day. I haven't tested this with flash photography yet, but I'm expecting some flashback because of its SPF 25 PA +++. This foundation is oil-free and non comedogenic, and it hasn't caused me any break outs at all.

Upon purchasing the Benefit foundation that day, I told myself why not just go to town and purchase a well known good concealer. So I got the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer (Php 1,250) in NC30. And, yes, it is the best! This does not crease and does not budge at all! I haven't tried using this alone as I always set my concealer with powder, but even without baking my under eye with this, it really does not crease. This will be my last MAC product purchase upon learning they've been testing on animals. I will not purchase any more until they are cruelty free again.

I got another beauty blogger essential, which is the Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel (Php 995) 77. AMC stands for Advanced Makeup Components. Inglot in SM Megamall had kindly held this in reserve for me. The first time I went this was out of stock and I inquired via Facebook afterwards when they would have it again. They informed me immediately once these babies were back in their inventory and had sweetly held one for me.

It's been said to be the blackest, mattest gel liner out there. I have found it easiest working with gel liners. I haven't had much luck with liquid eyeliners. They always dry out on me within a couple of months it's so annoying! We'll see how it goes, I haven't even popped this open yet teehee.

I got a few items from NYX as well. NYX is a drugstore brand in the US and they're cruelty-free! I've already had experience with their matte lipsticks and butter lipsticks and I've really liked them.

I purchased the NYX HD Concealer (Php 360) in CW05 Medium. I've heard good things about this concealer. I've used it only once so I don't know how I feel about it yet. 

It has a doe foot wand applicator just like my all time favorite drugstore concealer, the Maybelline Pure Mineral Concealer. But whereas the Maybelline concealer is yellow, this one has pink undertones. I guess it's good for the under eye which is what I've used it for, but I haven't worn it long enough to see how it wears throughout the day.

Since I've recently been on a roll with concealers, I've also purchased the NYX Dark Circle Concealer Correcteur (Php 390) in Medium. 

As can be seen it's a peach corrector for the dark circles in the under eye area. I've used this thrice and I don't know if I'm just not applying enough, but I really don't want to apply too much product in my under eye area and emphasize the fine lines even more. But no matter what I do, I don't think it makes any difference! Maybe you can comment down below to give me some tips on how this can be used? I'd be forever grateful!

I also picked up two eyebrow products from NYX. I really wanted to get the eyebrow gel, unfortunately, it was out of stock when I went to their SM Megamall store. First up is the NYX Tame and Frame Tinted Brow Pomade in Brunette (Php 460). I've used this thrice now and I've been loving it so far! 

Beware, eyebrow pomades are not for beginners, especially if you have a heavy hand with application. A little of this product goes a long way. This is fantastic really, it lasts a long time even by itself without using a brow mascara to set the brow hairs. Also, Brunette, is a great shade match for me. It's a lighter brown than my actual hair color, but has grayish undertones. It's not shiny either. Don't you hate it when your eyebrows are shiny? Lol!

And, lastly, I picked up the NYX Micro Brow Pencil in Brunette (Php 650). I think it's a little crazy that such a tiny eye brow pencil would cost so much. I've heard this is a great dupe for the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, which cost I think is even more insane! I'm not about to drop more than a thousand bucks for an eye brow pencil, come on.

Brow Product

Spoolie 

It's a two ended pencil with the retractable product on one end and a spoolie on the other. It's pretty convenient. I haven't used this one yet so I don't know what I think about it yet. It's pretty new to me since I'm used to a sword type pencil. 

Aaaaaaaannnndddd, that's all! I was going to get a new highlighter too, thank God, all the ones I wanted were out of stock, else my wallet would probably have a huge crater by now if it doesn't already. Feel free to give me suggestions on what other products I should try!