Favorite Drug Store Makeup Products

As soon as I was introduced in Makeup products, I was mesmerized of how it can significantly change not just your looks but also your confidence. It makes you look more presentable and fresh in a day-to-day basis. There are a lot of makeup products to choose from with different brands used varying purposes with great differences in terms of price. As a student, I am not only taking the performance of the products into consideration but the price of the product as well.

Drugstore makeup products are mostly very affordable. Hence, most of the makeup products I use are bought from the drugstore most of which is surprisingly effective and that I really love! Here's a list of my favorite Drug store makeup products:

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

Price: P199 (stay tuned because Maybelline always have sales)

To be honest, I hated wearing foundation because it feels too heavy on my face. However, there are times when I really need to cover pimples or acne marks on my face therefore concealing these flaws is a must. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer makes the job done. 

It's easy to use and covers most of my face's imperfections with just one application which is great because I never have to apply a second layer of concealer. You can use a damp beauty sponge, stipling brush or your fingers to blend it. Plus, Maybelline Fit Me Concealer can also be used as an eyeshadow primer.

L'Oreal Paris True Match Blur Cream

Price: P400 (I got mine in a sale price of P300)

I never thought primer can be as important as it is. This primer blurs large pores on my face making application of foundation or concealer seemless. It makes my pores less vissible after applying makeup. For me, using a primer builds a layer between my bare skin and makeup and also helps the makeup to stay longer on my face.

The texture is different from other primers. It's not gel-like but more like a cream powder.

EB Advance Uncover 2 Eyeshadow Palette

Price: P395

Back then, I had a hard time looking for affordable yet beautiful eyeshadow palettes. Most palettes costs in a price range of P800+. My dream eyeshadow palette which is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance palette costs not less than P3000 on which is really out of my student budget.

Fortunately, Ever Bilena released this beautiful eyeshadow palette which consists of 12 colors inspired by colors of the sunset. It has colors great for setting the base, transition colors, mattes and shimmers. With this range of colors, you can create a lot of beautiful looks from natural to glam eyeshadow looks for a very cheap price. The colors are easy to blend and also easy to use.

If you don't have eyeshadow brushes yet, the palette comes with a dual ended brush which is usable but I suggest investing in eyeshadow brushes to create better and more looks.

I'll be posting a review or looks you can create with this palette soon on my blog!

Maybelline Hyper Curl Mascara
Price: P199 (I got mine on sale for P149)

I haven't tried any other mascara other than this but all I can say is once I tried this one, I never looked for more. The Maybelline Hyper Curl Mascara keeps my lashes curled throughout the day! And it is also perfect for us teenagers who sweat a lot or during the wet season because this mascara is waterproof and does not smudge.

B.T. LA Sculpt Trio
Price: P300

This palette consists of 3 shades: highlight, shape, and contour. I love the highlight of this because it looks pale white in the pan but when you apply it on the high points on your face, it has a sheen yellow/gold tone to it which blends well with my skin color. Moreover, the contour color is also pigmented which means that a slight dip of my brush can produce enough color for contouring.

I apologize for my ugly swatch. But this is what the colors look like both in indoor and outdoor lighting.

The only thing that I didn't like about this palette is the color provided for shaping the face. I never really used this color for the reason that it is slightly close to my skin tone and doesn't really do much in terms of shaping my face as indicated. All in all, I love this BT LA Sculpt Trio and can also fit in travel sixed makeup bags!

Covergirl Colorliciouos Lipstick
Price: P395

This Covergirl Colorlocious Lipstick in the shade 255 in tempting coffee is the perfect "my lips but better" shade for me. I really love using this lipstick especially if I'm aiming for a natural makeup look and also a perfect lip color if you have dramatic eyeshadow colors or match with pink-toned eyeshadow looks.

It's not a matte lipstick and has a slight shine/gloss into it which is okay for me since matte lipsticks often make my lips feel too dry. But you can put face powder on top of it after application if you prefer a matte lip without loosing much of the pigment.

Vaseline Lip Therapy

Price: P107

This isn't a makeup product but I got this from Watsons and this greatly helps moisturize my lips and prep it before I apply lip tint or any lip product.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water
Price: P145 (125 ml)

Again, this is more of a makeup-related product that can also be bought in the drugstore. I've seen a lot of hype on this product before which urged me to get myself one. What I love about this Micellar Water is that it does not sting which means it can be used in removing eye makeup such as eyeshadows, mascara, and eyeliners without hurting your eyes. With this, you'll never have to buy 2 separate makeup removers for your face and eyes because you'll get both in a single product. And it has a very affordable price!

So here are the drugstore products I often use and love! If you have drug store makeup products that you want to recommend, you can comment it down below or reach me through my social media accounts.

You can get most of these products online through Zalora. Use my code ZBAPT8KZ to get 15% off!

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2018 Bullet Journal Setup

Loving myself more, creating more art, being an active blogger, be fit, do my best in every way I can—all of these are just some of my new years resolutions. But on top of that, making my very own bullet journal is one of the things I highly look forward to this year 2018. To be honest, when I visited a bookstore once, I saw countless beautiful 2018 planners displayed. The problem is, it costs above P500 ($10) which for a student budget is very expensive. I'm glad I was able to found out about bullet journal and how convenient and flexible it was for everyone.

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2018 Minimal and Pastel Calendar - Free Printable

Happy 2018 everyone!

I guess one of the best ways to start a wonderful year is to be organized and have a well-planned year.  Hence, I hope this calendar would somehow help to make your year the best as it can be! 

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Last-minute Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas is just around the corner and I'm sure most of us are equally excited to receive gifts and stressing on what gifts to give. Looking for things to give to someone is probably one of my biggest struggles during the Christmas Season. If you can somehow relate to that matter, then I hope this blog post could help you find a gift to someone—to your bestfriend, friends, co-workers, son, daughter, siblings, parents, cousins, pet, etc.

First of all, let's us not forget that Christmas is not just giving and receiving gifts but it is the time when Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was born.

"He is the reason for the Season"

I myself struggle on putting up this list. So let me know if you want a part 2 of this blog post because I still have a lot of things in store for you.

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. If you found something interesting from the product I have mentioned, you can click the photo itself and it will direct you the the link of the product shown.

Mugs
There are a ton of cute mugs in department stores with different designs that could fit to the personality and lifestyle of the people whom you're going to give it to. My favorite one is this one in National Book Store and it's from the brand Ban.do. It says, "the boss" which is kinda cool to give to your boss (literally) or to someone you want to cheer up.

Earphones
Know someone who loves music? This JBL T210 In-ear  Headphones. It is cheap and yet has a great quality to satisfy your music experience. (P.S. I'm using this myself). You can get it online or in SM Cyber zone.

Necklace/Bracelet
Here is a rose that will last forever from the Instagram Shop Angl_ph. If you're still in thoughts of what to give to your special someone—either your girlfriend, best friends, or mom—this Rose Necklace and Bracelet is available in Silver, Rosegold, and Gold could be the perfect gift for them.

Bag
Giving gifts to your younger siblings, pamangkin, inaanak, or someone if general who are kids or who loves things for kids. This cute hamster backpack from Cocoxfifi is what I think a perfect gift for them. Not only with its overflowing cuteness, but it is also something they could use in a daily basis.

Notebooks/Journal/Planner
You can never go wrong with these gifts. A near year is starting and having a planner, journal or just a notebook in hand could help to start a new year right. All these 2018 planners I listed are from Etsy. They are all eqully pretty hence I could not decide which to include on this post.

Books
Not all people loves reading books. But if you want to give a book to someone but never know which to give, then these poetry books would be the perfect books for everyone, either a book reader or not, which they will likely appreciate. Books from Lang Leav and Rupi Kaur speaks so much to your heart and you won't easily put it down. I think these are also the kind of books you would put on your coffee table to read over and over again. Another book I highly recommend is The Alchemist by Paolo Coehlo. It is pocket-sized book but is filled with a ton of lessons and realizations about life.

Frames/Wall Decor
If you know someone who loves decorations, specifically wall frames, then this is for him/her. however, you can also give these cute frames to anyone, may it be your friends, classmates or officemates, or jst someone you want to cheer up and smile. It's just so nice to have one of these, put it on a wall on your house and when life doesn't seem any better, looking one of these hang on the wall makes you feel a little better because it reminds you that life is still a good life. These designs are pretty minimal but it is the message that counts.

Skincare Products/Gift Sets
I you want someone to feel that they deserve to be pampered this Christmas season, then this is undoubtedly for them! I really love gift sets, not only that each set already provided you a bunh of products but are also offered in a discounted and affordable price. I found these sets from Beautymnl and I badly want to get one as well. There are also a lot of Skincare gift sets in Watsons, SM Department Stores, and also The Face Shop.

Pencil Case
If you're running out of ideas on what to give to a number of people this christmas, then pencil case, I think, is one of your best shots. When you go to the mall in any department store or book store, there are a ton of pretty pencil cases with varying designs that would suit to the people whom you are giving these to. These cases I mentioned are from National Book Store and Lazada. These are only my personal picks but if you want to look for more, you can find many choices in Lazada.

Art Supplies
Artists or aspiring artists would gladly appreciate any art supplie you'll give to them, from sketch pads to acrylic paints—there is a wide range of choices to choose from. I personally picked this Complete Calligraphy Book and Kit and Art Maker complete calligraphy because I think calligraphy is a kind of art and a hobby that is so therapeutic and enjoyable to learn and make.

Perfume
This could be one of the best gifts to give, either you want to share your personal favorite perfume or you want to re-purchase the perfume he/she already uses. Either way, perfume is still a great gift to anyone in general and you can never go wrong with it. My top picks for a perfume for him and her are Adidas Dynamic Pulse Eau De Toilette Perfume and Petit Bi Jou Baby Bubble from Etude House (which is currently sold out in Althea Korea but you can still find it in stores).

Clothing
Clothes as gifts is literally one of my last-minute gifts. It could sometimes be a struggle or a relief (if you know the personal preferences of shirt designs of the people you are giving it to). One of my favorite brands with shirts lately is Penshoppe. They have a wide range of beautiful shirt designs which is great for every style. You can get these on Zalora.

So here are the Last-minute Christmas Gift Ideas. I hope you guys somehow found this helpful in looking for the perfect gift! Let me know how it turned out to be. You can message/tag me on my social media sites linked at the right side of my blog. I would love to see it!
Never forget that gifts are not about the price, but it is about the thought that counts.

Here are some special mentions:
1. Makeup (lipsticks, face powders, eyeshadow palettes, BB Cream, primer, etc.)
2. Tumblers
3. Powerbanks
4. Food
5. Flowers
6. Plants (succulents)
7. Phone Cases
8. Umbrella
9. Purse
10. Gift Cards
11. Watch
12. Footwear (rubber shoes, doll shoes, flats, sneakers, etc.)
13. Plushie/Stuffed Toys
14. Figurines
15. Gaming console (PS4, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
16. Wallet
17. Camera (Fujifilm Instax)
18. Portable Speakers
19. Flash Drive
20. Ticket (concert ticket, movie ticket, etc.)

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