Chanel: Illusion d'Ombre (in Abstraction and Fantasme)

These are my first gel/cream eyeshadows which also doubles as an eyeliner.  And I'm very happy with it.  It is very pigmented and glittery.  Does not crease on the eyelids and is long-wearing.

Abstraction is a sparkly apricot pink.  It applies opaque when using the brush that comes with the shadows.  Color can apply sheer but build up is easy when fingers are used.

Fantasme looks white in the pot but it applies transparent and glittery.  I fell in love with this while watching Lisa Eldridge use it as highlighter for the eyes, checkbones, and the clavicle.  Very versatile.

Product name: Chanel Illusion d'Ombre
Shades: It is available in 8 other shades plus 1 shade "Riviere" which is a limited edition Asia exclusive shade.
Available at: Chanel counters at Rustan's Shangri-la and Rustan's Makati
Price: PHP 1,950

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VMV Hypoallergenics: Fine Finish Pore Minimizing Skin Mattifier (for oily skin)

(Whew!  That product name is a mouthful.)

I was looking for a facial mask that will help tighten my skin.  Thank you to the BF who patiently accompanied me through every department store cosmetics counter and stores which took a while since I'm vowing to be a discerning shopper.  The product has to offer more for the skin, but realistic, with less of the bells and whistles of packaging and brand name.  The price has to be perfect as well.

The last store we went to was VMV Hypoallergenics.  I always loved visiting their sterile, minimalist stores.  Their helpful sales assistant recommended this Fine Finish Pore Minimizing Skin Mattifier.  This isn't a mask but it does tighten the skin.  It fits what I was looking for so one bottle went home with me.

I have oily skin.  The pores on my checks and T-zone, literally my whole face, are of different sizes of huge.  Think of the moon's lunar craters.  I've read various scientific studies about those misleading pore minimizing products.  We have to love our pores no matter the size/visibility because it is and will be as it is no matter how many miracle products we slather on our skin.

I wish they would not call this product "Pore Minimizing" as it does not do anything to the pores.  But what it does is tighten skin.  This can be felt upon seconds from application and will last approximately 45 minutes.  The result is a less oily face thus it stays true to the last half of what it's called, a "Skin Mattifier".

And for the rest of the week my face was not that oily and it creeped me out a bit as I'm used to being oily.  But now that the sebum production is under control I'm not complaining.

This is applied on the face via a cotton pad.  Instructions are given to not soak the pad but only dampen it with the liquid.  And this should not be applied more than twice a week for the first eight weeks of using.

One thing I don't like about this is the strong smell of alcohol.

Product name: VMV Hypoallergenics: Fine Finish Pore Minimizing Skin Mattifier (for oily skin)
Also available: For dry skin (I just don't know how that will work since dry skin is already matte.)
Available at: VMV Hypoallergenics stores or their counters at Landmark
Price: PHP 680 for a 150 ml bottle

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Revlon Just Bitten Kissable

A lipstick lipbalm hybrid.  Lighter than a lipstick.  Heavier than a lipbalm.

The lipstain.

My lips are small and thin but this hybrid makes it pop by making it look fuller without the sting of hyaluronic acid, and while at it it conditions the lips well.

Romantic is red and Rendezvous is orange.

What surprised me about these is they sit smug and are long lasting.  Another surprise is the hint of peppermint.  Maybe that is why they called it Kissable.

Where to buy:  Any Revlon counters at drugstores, Watsons, and SM department stores.

Price: 575 php

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VMV Hypoallergenics Glitter Gloss in Princess

Vivid burgundy!  The color of red wine.  And raspberries.  And this glitter gloss called Princess.

I'm not much of a fan of glitters on the lips because it can be overwhelming and one may end up looking like a victim of arts and crafts debauchery.  But the glitter in this gloss ain't anything like that.

This it goes on smoothly.  The glitter does not sink in the lines of the lips.  It is non-drying and does not leave lips feeling sticky.

Do you fancy glitter in your gloss?

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Dior Addict Commercial

I love this Dior Addict commercial.  It's extra girly!

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Guerlain KissKiss!

Hello there!  A short period of self-discipline has come to an end.  Self-discipline involves not lusting after makeup and thus not shopping for it for a while :)  Another reason I've been absent on this blog is because I have been busy creating posts for another blog which is about books and literature.

I have very much missed blogging about makeup and drooling over other makeup blogs :)

My "hello again I'm back" post will be on Guerlain's KissKiss Gloss in 869 Rose in Bloom and 871 Frosted Rose.

I've been using Frosted Rose almost everyday.  The texture is so smooth it glides like silk on the lips.  I did not experience any painful tingling or stinging (unlike with some I've tried).  It wasn't sucking moisture out of my lips.  It's so light and comfortable to wear it has become my favorite lipgloss.

In the tube Frosted Rose looks lilac-y pink but it is sheer when applied.  It looks great on top of any shade of lipstick.  Another good thing about this is that it doesn't have sparkles.

Then we have Rose in Bloom.  It is peach in color and has loads of shimmer.  The texture is thicker than Frosted Rose and it doesn't apply as smooth as the other.

Something similar about the two glosses is their yummy candy like smell which I love.

Have you tried any of Guerlain's KissKiss Gloss?

Have a blessed weekend!

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On a Hiatus

Operation Mementos will be snoozing from blogging for two months to center on some issues for discipline.  

I'm hoping to see you again soon!

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