I still have hordes of lipstick to go through but one just can't put Revlon Ultra HD Lip Lacquers aside. So in this quick review and demo, I'll show you why. Also I'm more than happy to test these four beautiful shades for you.

GORGEOUS LACQUER SHINE. BOUNCY, LIGHTWEIGHT COLOR.

There are actually a total of 15 shades but I have just these four colors here that are perfect depending on your mood of the day or for any occasion.


Know that with these Revlon Ultra HD Lip Lacquers, you get true color clarity, vivid high-impact shine, and a bouncy, lightweight feel.

Lip Lacquer goes HD with innovative wax-free gel technology.

The packaging itself it is very classy and it's got that gem at the top part of the tube. Speaking of tubes, it's got a clear tube to make sure you pick the right shade especially if you're in a hurry. Trust me, I've brought with me wrong lip shades for touch ups many times before because it wasn't apparent what I was grabbing on my way out.

Always silky, never sticky.

For me, the common issue with lip gloss and lacquers is they always feel sticky. Well, Revlon Ultra HD Lip Lacquers proved me wrong. They feel rather silky on the lips. I love the professionally inspired brush applicator because it allows me to go into the corners and shape my lips as I desire.


Now onto the swatches!


Look at that! Just how vivid are they, huh!? I mean, okay, so hand swatches may be different from when they're actually applied on the lips but check this out...


Indeed so rich and shiny!!! If that's your thing then, this is the jackpot! Like I said earlier, the Revlon Ultra HD Lip Lacquers are great for just about any time... See how looks can change just by switching up those lip colors.


You can go from sweet, sassy, serious, to holy smokes! And did I already say that there are 15 irresistible shades to choose from? Yeah, I think I did. So I do recommend trying these out. What I did when I found that I applied too much product (because a little really goes a long way with these!), I blotted it a bit and I still got the shine and vibrance of color that I needed.


So if you like to take #selfies, see the difference a swipe can make with these bold colors that is sure to bring your lips to life!

A photo posted by ✨✨💖💜MyMaria💜💖✨✨ (@bastaigat_sikat) on Jan 25, 2016 at 2:31am PST

Promo Alert! Buy the Ultra HD Lipstick together with the Ultra HD Lip Lacquer, and pay only P400 for each item! Discount available until January 31 at Revlon counters nationwide.

#‎TemptationisOn‬ this season. Let your lips sparkle and dazzle with the new Revlon Ultra HD Lip Lacquer.

Are you looking for ways to maintain that sunkissed summer glow? How about faking a summer tan? My summer makeup look for 2015 is all about that! With the aid of a reliable bronzer and a really good highlighter, it's so easy to look like a summer goddess. It's very easy and I'll show you how. Watch my video below and check out the makeup products and tools that I used.



Next up are the products I used in the video. I highly recommend these for people who want waterproof/sweatproof/long-lasting makeup. Even those with normal skin can benefit from these because it's really hot and humid this season and honestly, who doesn't want to stay fresh-looking all day?

• Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream in Medium 
• Naturactor Cover Face concealer in 171 and 151
• Pixy UV Whitening Compact Powder Coverlast in Natural
• Pixy Eye shadow in Sorrel Brown
• Heroine Make Long & Curl mascara
• Victoria's Secret bronzer 
• Revlon Highlighting Palette in Rosy Glow
• Revlon Ultra HD lipstick in Geranium
• Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti
• Etude House Color My Brows in Blonde
• Ben Nye Banana and Neutral Set Powder
• Monomola 7days Eyebrow Tattoo

I'm also taking this opportunity to review the Ecotools brushes I got from SissyShoppe. Basically, it's all you need to recreate that sunkissed summer look.


First of all, I prefer using synthetic brushes. I have oily, acne-prone, sensitive skin (IKR!) and my skin seems to react when I'm using brushes made from animal hair. Maybe it's just me and it doesn't hold true for you. Since the bristles of these Ecotools brushes are made from soft, synthetic material plus recycled bamboo handles (hurray for Mother Earth!), I really love them to bits!


My favorite is the Sheer Finish Kabuki brush. Sometimes when I'm in a hurry, I tend to take so much product than I intended to. I love using this with my finishing powders and of course, highlighters. My next choice would be the Airbrush Concealer brush. This one is also pretty flexible because you can use this as a fluffy eyeshadow brush. As you can see in the video, my concealer application was a breeze using this brush. The Custom Buffing Coverage brush is also really good because it picks up just the right amount of powder foundation. It also blends powder products well on my face and it feels super soft that I didn't want to stop buffing my face! LOL! I have yet to try this with liquid foundation though. The Bronzer Brush is really huge so I'm not sure it's the right size for my face. Nevertheless, I also love that it picked up the right amount of bronzer so I didn't turn Oompa Loompa even at first try. The Flat Foundation Brush which is actually meant to be used with liquid foundation is something I prefer to use for setting my under eye with finishing powder. Since it's summer, I'm not really into using liquid foundations because of the extreme heat.

You can get these awesome Ecotools brushes from SissyShoppe. Check out their Facebook and Instagram accounts where you can browse their offerings for affordable beauty products and tools.


If you would like to see more makeup looks or for any YouTube video requests, please do leave a comment below and let me know what you like to see next. Thanks for watching my video and dropping by my blog!

Do not limit your challenges, challenge your limits!  

Now you already know I love challenges. I love discovering new things and I love it when it's something I can share with my friends and family. Take for example, the April BDJ BOX that came with so many new beauty and skincare items I need to explore.

#bdjbox #bdj7day #bdjbox7day

#LEZDOTHIS!

1. Of course, I had to the pick the most interesting makeup item in the box first and it's no other than the Revlon Highlighting Palette. Ever since I tried it, I can't go out without putting some of it. It's just the right amount of highlighting I need to look like a million bucks. I mean, come on. You don't want a spotlight on your face, but the subtle yet still obvious effect that this product leaves on your face is spot on. It makes you look younger with healthy almost Korean-like skin. I love it, i love it, i love it! One more time, I LOVE IT! Even though it's a bit expensive at PHP625.


2. Well, well, well, what have we here? MyChoice Anti Acne Whitening Facial Cream. For acne-prone gals like me, this is something that primarily caught my attention. My search for anti-acne products will never be over I believe. For only PHP100 per 20g tube, this product is definitely something worth trying. It's very affordable and I'm happy to report I used this before Aunt Flo came for her monthly visit and I really didn't get any breakouts! This contains AHA and BHA that desquamate acne gently withing causing skin irritation. The only thing I don't like about this one is the smell. It's quite negligible but it bothers me just a little bit. It's not strong per se, but it reminds me of a wet rag. That might not be the best description really but when it comes to being effective, it's just a small trade-off.



3. Next we have the Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub. Also very affordable at only PHP15 per 20mL! I love skin exfoliators because it keeps my skin soft and smooth to the touch. The "beads" in this formula doesn't hurt my skin when I scrub it and it also smells very nice. So yes, I highly recommend this if you're looking for an affordable scrub. As for whitening? Well, it makes sense that washing away dead skin cells will sooner or later reveal fairer skin. No surprises there.


4. Following the body scrub of course is the Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub. It retails for just PHP120 per 100g tube! My, my, that's a lot of product for its price! I have to admit this one has become my daily facial scrub. I know they say you should use exfoliators 2-3 x a week only but because it makes my skin feel so smooth, I just have to use it daily. Although I don't really scrub my face like I scrub my bathroom floor, so I like to think I'm not I stripping away the essential oils on my face. I love the smell also and it does brighten my face after every wash.


5. Now we have FS Cosmetics Lash Extravagance Mascara. Every since discovering Fanny Serrano products like their two-way cake foundation, their gel liners, and their eyelash curler, I have become a fan. Their products are made of high quality materials, great for Asian skin, and also very affordable. This mascara costs PHP350 and quite comparable to Maybelline's classic ones. It's great at lengthening and volumizing. However, I need a curling mascara due to my short lashes. I wouldn't throw this one away just yet since I could always use my HG curling mascaras then top them off with this FS one.


6. And then there's the Tony Moly Intense Care Snail Foot Mask. This costs PHP198 for a pair. I thought it was going to be like the Foot Appeal Peeling socks but it's not. It's very cool to the skin and did make my tired feet feel refreshed and relaxed after a standing for 3 hours that day. I didn't experience any peeling but it really made my feet feel very soft.



7. Last but not the least, we have MyChoice Bubble Shower Salt 2-in-1 scrub. Another very affordable product at only PHP100. Does it work? It does what scrubs do best. Do I need this? Not really. Do I like it? I prefer the Asian Secrets Lulur body scrub. The biggest turn off for me was the tube. If it had come in a tub, it would be easier to get the product out. I had to use a stick to get the powder out and then it reminded me of detergent. Nevertheless, it also left my skin feeling smooth and soft.


So that completes my 7-day challenge with my April BDJ BOX. I'm sad thinking I won't be doing the May challenge since I wasn't able to subscribe to it at www.bdjbox.com. I guess we'll have to wait for June for another round of beauty discovery. So until then!

A video posted by ✨✨✨✨💖💜MyMaria💜💖✨✨✨✨ (@bastaigat_sikat) on May 17, 2015 at 9:00pm PDT

P.S. Do share some of your latest beauty finds in the comments below so I can check them out, too!

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