Hey loves, I'm back! Sorry again for being MIA because I'm processing some documents for my passport and I had some wedding clients so I forgot to update my blog. But let's forget those stressful days and start with another product review.

Today I'll be talking about is the LA Girl Matte Flat Finish Pigment Gloss, this is quite new in the market and I'm not yet sure if it has been released here in the Philippines yet. But I got this from Makeupinboxph, of course my favorite online shop lol, for Php 165 each. 

The packaging of this gloss is huge, but includes the typical amount of product. It claims to be an intense color, with a flat finish for all day wear.

Swatches of LA Girl Matte Gloss: Bazaar & Dreamy

Since this is matte, it's kind of hard to remove. I used my Human Nature sunflower oil to remove it. 

It comes with a doe foot applicator.

As I applied the first layer, it felt and looked more like a stain. I gave it a minute to set and it felt a bit sticky. But it's neither a gloss nor a stain..it's more of a liquid lipstick.

LA Girl Matte Pigment Gloss Shade: DREAMY

Dreamy is a true nude shade, perfect pair for Smokey eye looks.

LA Girl Matte Pigment Gloss Shade: Bazaar

This shade would probably be my favorite because it is the perfect neutral shade for my lips. Stunning Pinky-Nude which does not wash out my face, perfect for everyday wear.

Overall, I think that this is a great product and take note that it's affordable. At first, it felt very dry on my lips but if you exfoliate or hydrate your lips – you should be completely fine.

Pros:

Long Lasting (Lasts for 6 hrs. when it started to fade)

Awesome Color Selection (It has 16 shades)

Price is very affordable

Unscented

Cons:

Can be a bit drying you have to exfoliate first before using it or else it can accentuate dry patches

Can be a bit streaky when applied

My Rating: 3 / 5

XoXo, Jessica

Review: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer

Hey loves! Today I'll be talking about is the highly-raved concealer from Maybelline. It's the Instant age rewind eraser dark circles concealer, I bought this from Summersbeautyonlineshop on Instagram for Php 460. 

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer  is a super-concentrated and pigmented liquid concealer combined with goji berry and haloxyl to help erase the appearance of dark circles and puffiness around the eyes. 

It has a unique tube design in that when you twist the top, product will be released in the round, squishy applicator sponge. You have to twist the tube several times to get it going at first and thereafter a small amount is dispersed with each twist

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer is available in (6) shades:

Fair, Light, Medium, Honey, Neutralizer and Brightener. Although the neutralizer shade can be used on it's own, it's also recommended for extreme dark circles to apply underneath your regular concealer for maximum coverage. The brightener shade is pink based used to brighten up areas of the eyes and face.

I got mine in the shade 120 Light/Pale, for reference I'm a (MAC NC25). This is a bit lighter than my skin but I prefer this shade to achieve that highlighting effect under the eyes.

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer: Before and After

This concealer has a thin consistency, easily blendable and dries to a powder finish. It also has a medium to full coverage, you just have to blend it well to avoid being cakey or powdery. As you can see it really did brighten my under eye area, which I really like. Although, putting a moisturizer or primer underneath is a must, because it can be a bit drying once it settled. Moreover, it is light-weight and doesn't look or feel heavy  it has more of natural finish. I just wished that this concealer would be creamier so it can suit ladies with dry skin. 

Overall, I like this concealer as the coverage is very good and I think it's just an overall fun product to apply. I love the little sponge and although it might not be so hygienic, but I don't mind. So, if you're looking for a concealer/brightener, this is a good drugstore concealer that I can recommend. Since I'm a not fan of makeup foundations, concealers are my best friend. 

My Rating: 4/5

XoXo,

Jessica