Brow Stylist

Aside from august being my birth month, ive been blessed with wonderful work opportunities as a makeup artist so I havent had time to update my blog as much as I would like to. And so, after a long hiatus from blogging, im back with a product review =)


I've been in constant search for a good eyebrow pencil. Ive finally found one that i've lked about a year ago, M.A.C. Lingering! Found it to be the perfect shade I wanted, the right consistency? (I dont like overly waxy ones) and it doesnt make your eyebrows look like they were fom the 1920's - nobody likes obviously drawn in eyebrows. The thing about the MAC lingering pencil though is, it only lasts me about a month (or less) and thats for persoal use only. It also is quite expensive if I keep on buying 1-2 every month. So I was bent on looking for a cheaper alternative. I've heard of L'oreal's Brow Stylist a few motnhs back, but unfortunately when I had gone to check it they didnt have any stock. But a few days ago Caby and I were going around Landmark, and I decided to go look at the L'oreal Counter and surprise, surprise..

L'oreal Brow Stylist in 501 light brown

(both ends hads caps btw, I just uhm misplaced the other cap haha)

The brow Stylist has 2 shades, the lighter one is taupe and the other one is a medium brown. I swatched both, and out of impulse bought the lighter taupe brow pencil. I woulsnt exactly say its inexpensive, but its a lot more affordable than the M.A.C Lingering pencil. It costs Php 695 ( I think, a few pesos short of 700)


What I like about te brow stylist was #1 it wasnt overly waxy, meaning it doesnt overpower my naturally thin eyebrow hair. #2 the shade looked natural, thoug you wouldnt think it would based on the actual color of the pencil. #3 It being an actual pencil, rather than the mechanical? type of pencil, it would last longer and #4 it allows you to build the color. Unlike the other pencils, it doesn' t shade like a Sharpie! haha




I've been using it on myself a lot lately, especially hen im in a hurry. I do like using brow powders, but it takes me quite a while to even out my nasty baldspots. With the brow stylist, i simply fill in the spots and it just looks like I naturally have nice even brows hehe.

Here is the swatch!


Top: swatched heavier ; Bottom: swatched lighter
As you can see, the light brown has a hint of gray which is perect for eyebrows



I'll post a mughsot of myself using it on my next post =)

At first glance: L'oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara

I dont really splurge on mascaras. I think out of all makeup products, I hate buying mascaras the most because I find them so disposable. A mascaras shelf life is around 2- 3 months. I never get to finish one tube by the time I have to dispose them.

I usually go for Lancome Mascaras though because they work so well, theyre lengthening and volumizing as they claim to be. However, I got curious to try a new one. The Telescopic Explosion Mascara, I really like the wand cause its so cute haha. And it looks like it would make mascara application on other people a lot easier.

See, doesnt it look like a medieval weapon up close? haha



A few years ago, I got to try the first (I think?) Telescopic mascara it came in that gold tube and had a slightly curved wand. I loved how it lengthened my lashes but personally I needed a more volumizing mascara.








A bit of product sticks on the wand






No mascara vs. Curled lashes with Telescopic Mascara





Curled lashes, no mascara VS. Curled lashed with Telescopic Mascara

Initial Review

What I like about it:
- Honestly, I really just like the cute wand haha
- The wand grabs just the right amount of product to prevent clumping
- Allows you to brush on the lashes much easier than regular mascara wands
- Stays put. Ive washed my face and there was minimal smudging. You really need a makeup remover to get rid of it though with just a few swipes of makeup remover its completely gone.

What you should consider:
- I have to bring up my letter to Loreal again, haha. This isnt locally available, booo!
- Though the wand prevents clumping, quite a bit of product gets stuck to the stick of the wand. If you dont apply the mascara at the right angle, you'll end up with clumped lashes
- Im not particularly impressed with the formula, I dont find it lengthening or volumizing.


I'll post an update on this after i've road tested it for quite some time. Overall, its a good mascara to use especially if use false lashes. If you need more volume and lengthening though, this isnt for you.

Dear L'Oreal..

Dear L'Oreal,

I am wondering why we currently do not have HiP Products in the Philippines. Please consider bringing it to our country very soon. Believe me, sales will double within release of said products. P.S. Making sure that a wider range foundation shades are available will also reduce the incidence of the Espasol look. haha

I love HiP Products and dont know why we don't have them here. BOO! Seriously, L'Oreal, please consider my request. LOL

L'Oreal HiP Jelly Balm in Luscious
$8.99?

dark plum shade

Quickly swatched

Why you should buy it:
- One of my favoirte L'Oreal HiP Products. Love the texture and the smell
- It goes on sheer as you can see, this one is a dark plum shade but swatched, it just gives a hint of color on the lips.
- Texture and consistency reminds me M.A.C. kind of sticky - which I like)
- Ive tried glosses that make my lips dry (weird huh) this doesnt do that.

What you should Consider:
-Unless L'Oreal grants my request, we have no way of buying this locally except on ebay and other international online stores haha.
- Its in a pot, which isnt very hygienic. Make sure to dip a clean lip brush and dont double dip or use your fingers. Bacteria thinks its a lovely place to live in.

L'Oreal HiP Chrome Eyeliner in Blue Spark
$9.00

Lightly Swatched on my arm

When this came out, I suddenly missed Walgreen's. Especially during BOGO sales haha. I saw a couple of blog posts, raves and swatches and I was jealous LOL. Last Christmas I got this as one of the presents from my Mom, its the exact color that I wanted too! Yay Mom! haha =)

Why You Should buy it:
-Crazy Pigmented
- Intense color
- For $9 i'd say this can give pricier eyeliners from other brands a run for their money
- Stays on and doesnt budge easily

What You Should Consider:
- Im going to say it again. Unless L'Oreal grants my request, we have no way of buying this locally except on ebay and other international online stores haha

L'Oreal Bare Naturale Eyeliner in Olive




Swatched and rubbed. Tried to see if it easily wears off

Why you should buy it:
-If youre getting this because you want an OLIVE eyeliner, you will be dissapointed. I, on the other hand, needed a black eyeliner for Makeup Classes and this works since it looks like black.
- Easy to apply, I hate eyeliners that feel like your actually drawing with a pen.
- Does not smudge easily and pigmented
- I also like the how it looks haha

What you should consider:
- Im not sure if this is locally available. If it isn't, im going to have to say it again LOL. Unless L'Oreal grants my request, we have no way of buying this locally except on ebay and other international online stores haha

L'Oreal please hear my plea! haha =)