Why I stopped watching makeup tutorials at YouTube

I just watched a YouTube tutorial about 'strobing' as I have been seeing it over social networks. Silly me only now I realized what is the reason why I never learned how to do a full make up or at least use a make up properly. And why on earth did I stopped watching make up tutorials when they are so great and fun to watch. Well I still use make up but it's very limited. One or two shades of eyeshadow. Nothing fancy. Sometimes I use sponge tip applicators ~ old school I know. And my eyeshadow is not even on daily basis. Then followed by a blush on that is usually cream but now I'm trying to use powder type. Then lastly a lipstick or a lip gloss depends on my mood on that day. And that's it!

My 'whiteheads' always get in the way. That is my main problem. Over the years I have used a lot of products. Tried different techniques but to no avail. For example if tonight I will be using a nose strips to remove my whiteheads there will still be some left (used different brands/products are the results are always the same nothing can take it all away 100%) so the next day if I will put layers of make up in my nose it will look unsightly. That's why my BB Cream, CC Cream and Foundation takes forever to finish as I don't use them everyday because of this. And it drives me crazy that whenever I just want to look around the make up shops the SA would always ask me to try their foundation or if I want a foundation. There are days that I want to be rude and shout at them to 'leave me alone' as yet need to find a product that will make my whiteheads disappear for good!

Then after the whiteheads my next issue is at my age I already have a dry skin but except on T zone. As well as those fine lines. Products around my eyes usually ends up being cakey. When I say products it means concealer and the likes. Sadly at times even the eye cream. So in the morning after I put on layers of skin care products followed by a layer of make up that usually leads to chaos on my face. That is why I usually prefer liquids. As they are unlikely to turn into lumps in my face. And the beauty gurus I'm watching are young. There is a huge difference between a young and aging skin. Young skin all products seem to glide on smoothly. Nothing would cake up. If it looks good on them it looks horrible on me. I should start looking for tutorials based on my skin type. I hope I will find some. And I will be sharing them here for those girls out there who are in the same boat like me. 

A lot of good make up gurus I have seen on YouTube are mostly white girls. I heard that there are now Filipinas YouTubers but I haven't check them out. Those beautiful hues that looks gorgeous with white girls ~ for example the Mac Cremesheen Nude? I have seen a lot of white girls rocking it fine. But I look like an extra in The Walking Dead wearing it. You know when they are in between just dying and turning into zombie. Plus my eye lids (the hoods) are so small so one time I tried to put a eyeshadow followed by an eyeliner. The result? The eyeshadow won't peek through and the eyeliner sticks up to the upper lid (or it is called crease?). With that experience whatever eyeliners I have are tucked away in somewhere in my drawer. 

And the brows!!!!! Am I the only girl on earth who doesn't pluck her brows? I'm not against women plucking her brows. To each her own. But just because they do, must I? I will try to see if I can find woman my age who gives make up tutorials and I wish that woman will also have brows like me. 

This is not a rant post. Just me writing down my thoughts. My experiences regarding make up. I now have ample collection. And I wish to be able to use them all at least before I reach my 40's. And now off I go to look for tutorial videos. Wish me luck!

Bourjois Wish List

Bourjois is a French brand of drug store make up. The same company who created Une. I love Bourjois because in spite of being French (let's admit when France comes to mind it is usually associates with words like: classy, elegant and expensive) it is affordable. And from time to time Centrepoint across UAE is having a sale. Lifestyle and Centrepoint are shops that carries Bourjois in UAE.

Even though Bourjois is inexpensive I find myself steering clear away from it because I found a much more affordable brand in the name of Essence from Germany. But it doesn't mean I will not buy anything from Bourjois anymore especially when they have new and interesting products.

This is not my photo (Source).I came across this brand through Social Media when I was looking for cream blush. Bourjois 12 Hours Aqua Blush. Unfortunately this is not available in UAE market and Bourjois Middle East is not sure if it will be available here in the future. Available in 4 shades:

01 Inge-Nude

02 Cocoricoail

03 Pink Twice

04 Berry Nice

And because I am still addicted to blushers I want them all. I hope they will come to UAE soon and Centrepoint will include it in their sale!

Essence Makeup Haul Part 5

Surprised at myself that there is a part 5 with my Essence make up haul. Well every time I visit Essence shop I can't walk away without purchasing anything. How can I when the products are so affordable. And there are still some items that I haven't tried. How I wish Carrefour Express in Oasis Mall will bring all the Essence products in UAE and yes that means not only all the make up available in Germany as well as the skin care items. But I can only dream. They need market/customers for them to pay attention. And I don't see a lot of girls lining up at the Essence counter whenever I shop. So now included in my bucket list is visiting Germany in the future and that includes shopping at Essence.

My purchased was 7 items but it costs me only 93.00AED. Less than the price of a Mac Lipstick in UAE. The downside of shopping from Essence is I can't bring myself anymore to buy other brands as I find them all TOO EXPENSIVE. Why would I spend much money when I can get a brand in half a price? The only other brands I would not mind buying in spite of their prices being higher than Essence are Une and Bourjois. But now I am staying away from Une just because of the cost.

Ever since I started using make up I can't remember using blush on in powder form. As cream/mousse/liquid is much easier to use and compliments my dry cheeks. Plus I don't get the grasp how to use or work with blush brush or kabuki brush. And even when I was younger I have dry cheeks. And now it is a combination or dry and mature/aging skin as I am getting old. But since I am a late bloomer especially in make up only last year that I became some sort of blush on junkie. Une Breezy Cheeks is my holy grail but the price is out of my range so I had to look for alternative. It would not be fair for me to compare Essence Silky Touch Blush against Une Breezy Cheeks one is powder while the other is cream.

The prices of Essence Silky Touch Blushes? I got 3 shades for only 13.00AED each while the 2 shades for only 20.00AED. And I don't know why the other 2 has to be costlier when they are all both came from the same line of Essence.

Essence Silky Touch Blush is available in 6 shades but I didn't know it then and I don't think the shop have all the shades because if they do I would have noticed it and buy it.  

Lastly Essence lip liners. I don't use lip liners and I don't even know how but a fellow IG user posted hers in 6 colors and so this happened! I would have purchased all the shades but I want to try it out first. Each costs only 8.00AED. This is retractable which makes it more lovable.

As soon as I get time I will take more photos to share the products properly and swatches. These photos were taken early in the morning for barely a minute. And until now I can't figure it out how to take photos without the annoying reflection on the products. I'm so damn busy even on Ramadan. That's all for now. Thanks for dropping by. Ciao!

Where to buy Essence cosmetics in UAE?

For how many weeks now I had been asking/searching Google and Social Networks these questions: Where to buy Essence Makeup in UAE? Where to buy Essence Makeup in Dubai? Where to buy Essence Cosmetics in Dubai? Where to buy Essence Cosmetics in UAE? Try it yourself for you to know that it is hard to find an answer. There are some blog posts from yesteryears and I visited the places mentioned but then tough luck. Those places no longer sell Essence makeup or Essence cosmetics whatever term you prefer.

Visited the Exquisite shop in Times Square even though it is very far from my place. Hyper Panda in DFC even though it is not my favorite mall. And even visited Ansar Gallery in Sharjah even though I detest the traffic in that area. Sadly those shops no longer carries Essence. The only shops I know that still sells them are Carrefour Express in Oasis Mall and Geant in IBN Battuta Mall. But both shops are very far from me and with very limited choices. That's why I'm trying to find other places where this brand might be available. I would like to know if there are shops near to me and/or shops that have other items that are not available in Oasis Mall or Geant IBN Battuta Mall.

I was glad to see that there is a Carrefour Express (?) in Al Ghurair Mall. With question mark because it is quite big to be an Express. I walked fast and searched the whole area thinking that if it is indeed an Express they would carry Essence.

And why I am so keen in finding Essence shops in UAE? Well there's nothing I can do with all the price increase around while the salary stays the same for almost a decade now. So the only factor I can control is my expenses. Meaning I need to look for the most affordable in the market. I am still a little obsessed with lip products and blush on which is pretty evident with my previous posts. This started last year and I think it will go on for another year or two. But then I can't afford what other shops has to offer. Essence is the only brand I know that dirt cheap but with good quality. I can reward myself without leaving a deep holes in my pocket.

It would be heaven if Essence skin care products will also be available in the UAE market. But that is just another wishful thinking. I know it will never happen as Essence is a dying brand in UAE Market. This is an unknown brand among make up junkies and make up gurus in the UAE. Most of them can afford high end/more popular make ups so I don't think that they will bother to patronize make up brand this cheap.

FEBRUARY 16, 2016:
Update. There is a mall in Ajman called Matajer Mall. Inside this mall there is a Carrefour Express. And... Essence Cosmetics is very much available and still affordable as ever. SO it's a good news for those who are in Ajman and into affordable make up. Ciao!

MARCH 26, 2017:
I was on Carrefour Mirdif City Centre over the weekend and I have seen Wet and Wild cosmetics. I know it is not related to Essence cosmetics. But then I think it is also quite popular and affordable even though the prices are higher then Essence. So just an alternative for those who can't easily find/locate Essence. But those who advocate cruelty free and yet affordable make up there is another brand from Germany called Catrice. The downside is so far I found them only online via Souq. Those who will be visiting Germany would easily find it in Rossmann Outlets I think but I have never been to Germany, instead I have been to Turkey where they have branches of Rossmann. And this Rossmann carries Catrice as well as Rival de Young and Rival de Loop. 

If Germany can produce affordable cosmetics why the US can't? I am not comparing the brands from US and Germany (and Asians) and those US brands making me feel as if they are high end. I have some lipsticks from Catrice that I will be sharing soon. Uhm, as soon as I get the time to take snapshots. :)

JULY 02, 2017:
There is now a grocery shop in King Faisal Street Ajman named Mars Hypermarket. Just go to the second floor and you will find Essence there. You many not find the latest the Essence has to offer but the basic ones will do.

November 09, 2017:
Are you familiar with United Hypermarket? The one I know of is in Dubai. I do not know what the street is called but it is near the Muraqqabat Police Station. Anyway as I was browsing Instagram last night I came across their Sharjah branch account. And I found out that they carry Essence and Catrice!!!!! I do not know if they are still on sale today but I am asking a friend to take me there and check them out. I would like to see for myself the items they offer. And I would like to have some Essence Metal Rock Eyeshadows the one that came out in liquid form.

November 12, 2017:
Over the weekend I was able to visit 2 shops that carries Catrice and Essence. One was in Joanna in Dragon Mart and it is written in one of the comments below. And the other one was United Hypermarket Sharjah. Out of the two better to visit the latter. United Hypermarket Sharjah has an almost complete stocks of both brands. Meaning some of new releases are available as opposed to Joanna. Plus United Hypermarket has social media accounts and somebody is taking time to answer the question and queries posted! I suggested that if they could also bring P2 if possible. Which is another affordable German brand of makeup. ☺

November 16, 2017:
Do you know Safeer Mall? Inside Safeer Mall there is a shop called Xpressions Style and it has some Essence products. But not all branches do have Essence. Like the one in Ajman Al Nuaimia I asked if they have Essence, they do not have. You can check Safeer Mall in Sharjah or Century Mall in Dubai. Or you can buy from them online with shipping fee of 15.00AED. Ciao! ♥

2018.04.22
Notice that some people are still visiting this post so I thought I'll give a final update. Visited at least 3 shops last weekend (unintentionally) Mars Hypermarket in King Faisal Street Ajman, United Hypermarket Sharjah (Essence are all 40% off) and Carrefour in Oasis Mall. They are selling the least Essence products they have. Soon it will be gone in physical shops in UAE. Not sure until Souq will sell it. They do not know the exact reason. But I don't think people will mind that much. Do you? The latest products from Essence and its sister company Catrice are now all made in China. The reason why I bought from Wet & Wild or ELF only once for the same reason. As well as Nyx. Not being obnoxious here though do not get me wrong. If you cannot really avoid wearing/wanting makeup then may I suggest shift to Korean brands? Lot are springing everywhere. And they are still on the affordable side. Just do not go after the most popular ones like The Faceshop. Got my Tony Moly bronzer for only 20.00AED while my It's Skin blusher for only 23.00AED.

Essence All About Matt! Oil Control Makeup Base

Essence All About Matt Oil Control Makeup Base

Price: 20.00AED @ Exquisite Ajman

Made in Italy

I had been searching the internet and social networks as I would like to know where else in UAE can I find this brand of make up but then to no avail. Essence is a top drug store brand in Europe. Used to be available in Exquisite shops across the UAE but not anymore. Please ladies who would write a post about Essence makeup care to add also where to buy and how much pretty please? I know that this is still available in Carrefour Express in Oasis Centre and Geant in IBN Battuta Mall. But both places are very far from me as I'm coming all the way from Ajman. What attracted me to purchase this product was the words 'oil control makeup base' and 'long lasting pore refining' for those who doesn't want to read long let me tell you that as of makeup base category this is my 'holy grail' and very seldom I use that phrase in my whatever products I am using. Now let's move along with other photos. And explanation or description about this wonderful and yet affordable product.

What it promises to do so: lightweight make up base for a long lasting matt and smooth finish. Who doesn't want that? Please scroll down for more photos if you want to see the country of origin and ingredients as well as the swatch of before and after photos.

For the price for 20ML it is not bad at all. In fact because of Essence I can't bring myself anymore to buy other brand that would cost higher than 30.00AED. This brand proved that good quality doesn't have to be so expensive. It delivers with its promise of being oil free even though not for the whole day which is understandable. There's no such product in the world that can control the oil in our face for the whole day. They can only last up to a few hours like 5 hours or so. It does not feel heavy on the skin. Does not leave residue. And this small tube will go a long way. But here's my future problem: once I finished all the tubes I have I don't know anymore where to buy. Carrefour Express in Oasis Center or Geant in IBN Battuta Mall does not always carry this makeup base. Unlike the other brands that are readily available in most shops near to me.

That's all for now.
Thanks for dropping.
Ciao!

Daiso Product #11: Brilliant Creamy Blush

Daiso Cream Blush

Price: 7.00AED @ Daiso UAE

Made in Taiwan

Okay so month of June my Une Blush was about to finish. But I am too broke to buy a new one in spite of Centrepoint having a sale. As I had to purchase other things like new shoes and skirts for the office. I just can't buy everything all at once. That is when this Daiso Cream Blush came into the picture. Very affordable. And cream type. The only type of blush on I use. I have dry cheeks and so powder type would just turn into flakes in my cheeks. (But this experienced happened to me years ago when I was starting to use a blush on so now I am contemplating if I should try a powder blush? Who knows with my current skin and weather it might work now. Maybe. But that is another story.) Now let me share with you massive photos of this product. Most of the time I just share too many photos as they can explain better than words I think. And here they are:

 I have chosen the color Rose.

 How to Use and How to Store.

 Caution.

 Ingredients.

 Country of Origin.

 Lovely cover.

 It has a sponge.

 Shade of Dark Pink.

 Back of the product.

 Swatch.

It has glitters but not very visible in the photo.

What can I say about this product? Well this is an 'okay' product for me. Means I don't consider this as the best I ever had when it comes to cream blush on. But not so bad either. That is my first impression only. Who knows it might change as soon as I keep on using this product. This is so affordable that I might get the coral shade on my next pay day. And even if it has a glitters I am still fine with as it is not much noticeable.

And before I forget I didn't rave about the cuteness of the packaging. Because it is already 'expected' from Japanese products. The being 'kawaii". From their food items to skin care products and other items. That's all for now. Thanks for dropping by.

Thank You For The Music

I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore
If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before
But I have a talent, a wonderful thing
'Cause everyone listens when I start to sing
I'm so grateful and proud
All I want is to sing it out loud

So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me
Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk
Mmm, she says I began to sing long before I could talk
And I've often wondered, how did it all start?
Who found out that nothing can capture a heart
Like a melody can?
Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan

So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me
I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair
I wanna sing it out to everybody
What a joy, what a life, what a chance!

Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me

Ticket To Ride - Beatles

I think I'm gonna be sad
I think it's today, yeah
The girl that's driving me mad
Is going away

She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
But she don't care

She said that living with me
Was bringing her down, yeah
For she would never be free
When I was around
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
But she don't care

I don't know why she's ridin' so high
She oughtta think twice
She oughtta do right by me
Before she gets to saying goodbye
She oughtta think twice
She oughtta do right by me

I think I'm gonna be sad
I think it's today, yeah
The girl that's driving me mad
Is going away, yeah
Oh, she's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
But she don't care

I don't know why she's ridin' so high
She oughtta think twice
She oughtta do right by me
Before she gets to saying goodbye
She oughtta think twice
She oughtta do right by me

She said that living with me
Was bringing her down, yeah
For she would never be free
When I was around

Oh, she's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride
But she don't care

My baby don't care
My baby don't care
My baby don't care
My baby don't care

To Be With You - Mr. Big

Hold on, little girl
Show me what he's done to you
Stand up, little girl
A broken heart can't be that bad

When it's through, it's through
Fate could twist the both of you
So come on, baby, come on over
Let me be the one to show you

I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside, I hope you'll feel it, too (feel it too)
Waited on line of greens and blues (waited on a line)
Just to be the next to be with you

Build up your confidence
So you can be on top for once
Wake up, who cares about
Little boys that talk too much
I've seen it all go down
Your game of love was all rained out
So come on, baby, come on over
Let me be the one to hold you

I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside, I hope you'll feel it, too (feel it too)
Waited on line of greens and blues (waited on a line)
Yeah, just to be the next to be with you

Why be alone
When we can be together, baby?
You can make my life worthwhile
I can make you start to smile

When it's through, it's through
Fate could twist the both of you
So come on, baby, come on over
Let me be the one to show you
I'm the one who wants to be with you (I'm the one)
Deep inside, I hope you'll feel it too (feel It too)
Waited on line of greens and blues (waited on a line)
Yeah, just to be the next to be with you

I'm the one who wants to be with you (I'm the one)
Deep inside, I hope you'll feel it, too (deep inside, you'll feel it too)
Waited on line of greens and blues (waited on that line)
Yeah, just to be the next to be with you

Just to be the next to be with you, woo

Runaway Train - Soul Asylum

Call you up in the middle of the night
Like a firefly without a light
You were there like a blow torch burning
I was a key that could use a little turning

So tired that I couldn't even sleep
So many secrets I couldn't keep
Promised myself I wouldn't weep
One more promise I couldn't keep

It seems no one can help me now
I'm in too deep
There's no way out
This time I have really led myself astray

Runaway train never going back
Wrong way on a one-way track
Seems like I should be getting somewhere
Somehow I'm neither here nor there
Can you help me remember how to smile
Make it somehow all seem worthwhile
How on earth did I get so jaded
Life's mystery seems so faded

I can go where no one else can go
I know what no one else knows
Here I am just drowning in the rain
With a ticket for a runaway train

And everything seems cut and dry
Day and night, earth and sky
Somehow I just don't believe it
Runaway train never going back
Wrong way on a one-way track
Seems like I should be getting somewhere
Somehow I'm neither here nor there

Bought a ticket for a runaway train
Like the madman laughing at the rain
Little out of touch, little insane
It's just easier than dealing with the pain

Runaway train never going back
Wrong way on a one-way track
Seems like I should be getting somewhere
Somehow I'm neither here nor there

Runaway train never coming back
Runaway train tearing up the track
Runaway train burning in my veins
I run away but it always seems the same

One Of Us - Joan Osborne

So one of these nights and about twelve o'clock
This old world's going to reel and rock
Saints will tremble and cry for pain
For the Lord's gonna come in his heavenly airplane

If God had a name, what would it be?
And would you call it to his face,
If you were faced with Him in all His glory?
What would you ask if you had just one question?

And yeah, yeah, God is great
Yeah, yeah, God is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
What if God was one of us?
Just a slob like one of us?
Just a stranger on the bus
Trying to make His way home?

If God had a face, what would it look like?
And would you want to see
If seeing meant that you would have to believe
In things like Heaven and in Jesus and the saints
And all the prophets? And...

Yeah, yeah, God is great
Yeah, yeah, God is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

What if God was one of us
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Trying to make His way home?

He's tryin' to make His way home
Back up to Heaven all alone
Nobody callin' on the phone
'Cept for the Pope, maybe, in Rome

Yeah, yeah, God is great
Yeah, yeah, God is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

What if God was one of us
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Trying to make His way home?

Just tryin' to make His way home
Like a holy rolling stone
Back up to Heaven all alone
Just tryin' to make His way home

Nobody callin' on the phone
'Cept for the Pope, maybe, in Rome

Marimar [1994 Mexico]

Thalia or Ariadna Thalia Sodi Miranda
Marimar a Mexican Telenovela

It has been 20 years since this telenovela came out but I can still remember it as if it was only yesterday. I was able to watch it 3 years after its release. I used to watch a Tagalog teleserye then I became bored even though I love the lead actress so I switched the channel to RPN 9 and it was my first time to watch a telenovela. Didn't expect that I would enjoy it. From then on, I'm hooked. 

The story is about a naïve Marimar who fell in love and got hurt. Promised to get her revenge.  So if you are looking for a good telenovela then this is what I can highly recommend for you.

Tension Sexual No Resuelta [2010 Spain]

Tension Sexual No Resuelta
Unresolved Sexual Tension
2010 Movie
From Spain

This is one of those posts that I wish I can write something about but my mind is currently blank. All I know is this is one of the comedy films from Spain that I have seen and enjoyed watching and badly wanted to recommend to all the movie buffs out there. For those people who loves watching foreign films like me. I have seen a lot but I just don't have a talent for writing enough to convince people. This is a sexy comedy film you must check out some time. I will be sharing more movies in the future but minus the great writing skills/description. 

That's all for now. 
Thanks for dropping by.
Till next time.
Ciao!

Mama Shrimp Creamy Tom Yum Soup Noodles

Mama Instant Noodles

Price: 1.50AED @ Al Madina Grocery

Made in Thailand

Mama is a brand if instant noodles from Thailand. I know they have other variants but Mama Shrimp Creamy Tom Yum Soup Noodles is the first flavor I tried and enjoyed. Haven't gotten around into tasting other flavors yet. And when I do I will be sharing about it here if it is yay or nay. I first came to know this brand during my visit to Global Village in Dubai. Global Village opens only during Winter. 

Please note that the seaweed is not included in the packet. This is a separate product. I am currently addicted to seaweed whether it is from Korea or Japan I eat it alone or add it to any food I eat especially noodles.

This is a no cook noodles. Just put the noodles in a bowl. Add water and seasonings. Cover for 3 minutes. And voila! Ready to eat. This is one yummy instant noodles that is worth sharing. 

Milky Dress Shut Out!! Sweat Free Essence

Milky Dress Sweat Free Essence

Price: 60.00AED [30ML]

Made in South Korea

I joined the Korean craze at the last quarter of 2014 and up to the first quarter of this year. And during that going gaga over Korean products phase Milky Dress Sweat Free Essence was one of the purchases I made. Simply because it is from South Korea. Here's another photo.

I purchased this product even though I did not really find blogs about it as well as forums where I usually get feedbacks. I only find some blog entries saying it is included in the Memebox. But nothing more than that.

Nowadays it is good to see that Korean products unlike Japanese now often includes English in their packaging making easier for us non Koreans understand the purpose of the particular product. What this product promises to do so 'Take away sweat, unpleasant odor of sweat and various bodily waste from feet and groin to make feel refreshed once applied and keep downy for long time'.

Here is the close up look where the product description is written. This post is full of photos as I was lucky enough to have a little time so almost each corner of this product has been captured :)

The box and the product.

The back side of the box and the product.

 How to use: Wash and apply on skin where sweat heavily.

 This is how the cream looks like.

 When spread out on the skin.

After a few seconds the cream will become powdery. 

Moment of Truth: Please bear in mind that I am in the UAE. The weather here is extremely hot. MAYBE this product will have a different result if you are in a cold place and/or you don't sweat heavily. But as for me it did not work at all. Meaning after applying on my under arms I still sweat heavily. To think that the name is 'Sweat Free' so I was expecting it to be some sort of anti perspirant. And it does not even work as a deodorant for me. Because of this I only use the product at night when I am about to sleep. But not during day time where I have a lot of activities and I have to be outside. Sadly this is already a 2nd product of Milky Dress that failed me. 

Essence Makeup Haul Part 4

Out of all the products from Essence Makeup their lip glosses are my favorite. Mostly affordable. Fun. Non Sticky. Neutral shades. It is good to know that in spite of all the price increase that is happening around me I can still find products that I could afford like Essence. So for my last Essence haul I have taken almost all the shades of lip gloss that I can find. 

I only have one lips but I have taken 7 lip gloss in a single purchase! But relax it did not break my pocket. All of these in less than 100AED. Contrast to what used to be my favorite brand that a piece would cost more than 100AED.

Essence XXXL Long Lasting Lipgloss Matt Effect is the most expensive lip gloss from Essence. A tube costs 19.00AED each. Got myself Coral Mousse shade.

Essence XXXL Shine Lip gloss ~ each of this tube costs only 10.00AED! The cheapest line of lip gloss from Essence.

You'll be able to differentiate the Essence XXXL Shine Lip gloss easily as the cover or top comes in silver color. And here are the shades that I got from the line: 33 Fabulous Fuschia, 28 Cute Pink, 32 Pearly Peach and 01 Pure Chic.

Essence XXXL Long Lasting lip gloss in 1 Baby Doll's Favourite. This confuses me a little. XXXL Long Lasting lip gloss usually costs 19.00AED each at Carrefour Express in Oasis Mall but this one costs me only 15.00AED and I'm not sure why. No Essence items was on sale by that time.

And as I checked the website it was not even included in the list. Was it from the first batch? If ever there was a first batch, I mean? Not sure but I'm glad that the price is little lower compared to others belonging in this line.

Essence XXXL Nude lip gloss is my favorite line of as they are neutral colors and non sticky oh wait did I not say that to all the lip glosses from Essence?? Haha. It will be easier to understand once you started using it. 

Essence XXXL Nude lip gloss 03 Taste The Sweets. Now I think my XXXL Nude lip gloss is complete. That's all for now. I do hope I get some time to take more photos and swatches and write about them here. Thanks for dropping by, ciao!

Essence Makeup Haul Part 3

For someone who's broke I still managed to visit the Exquisite shop in Ajman for the 2nd time and probably the last time (?) As they will be removing Essence from their boutique as soon as they sold all the items they currently have. 

Essence All About Matt! Oil Control Makeup Base. The shop only have 4 pieces left so I took them all. Each costs 20.00AED. The last time I checked this is not available in Essence at Geant IBN Battuta Mall. While in Essence at Carrefour Express Oasis Mall it is 2.00AED higher. But even so it is still the most affordable oil control make up base in UAE market. Essence is hard to find. And even if you find it not all products are available. Especially this makeup base.

Essence Cookies & Cream lip glosses. I am not sure if this is a permanent line of Essence. But from what I understood it is a new collection released between late last year to early this year. Another hard to find product from Essence. This costs only 14.00AED each. Personally out of all Essence products I love lip glosses the best.

Essence Cookies & Cream lip gloss carries only two shades. They are 01 Macaron and 02 Be My Cookie Monster. And that's all for now my friends! Till next time. Ciao!