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A trip to the pharmacy paved way to my discovery of Gosh Cosmetics  from Denmark. I was supposed to get medicine when i was intrigued by the beauty section of  Boots Miridf City Center. Of course my curiosity led to buying and here are the things I got.. The CC Cream Illuminating foundation.. What I like about this CC cream is it's lightness on the skin. It gives a dewy moisturized finish with SPF 10.  Here are the swatches.. My bare hands without anything.. and here's with the applied CC Foundation.. see the glowing dewy finish? It blends well on the skin.. Coverage of course is not heavy compared to regular foundation. It aims to make your skin look fresh and glowing.  I also tried their bronzer.. what I like about this bronzer is the pigmentation. Its not heavy so it is easy to use. you can build up your contours easily and it blends very well.  swatch with CC cream and bronzer without flash.. and with flas...

Hey Everyone!  I got bored last weekend so I decided to do my nails.. I bought these two polishes from Rimmel.. I used nail strengthener and protective base when I put polish because my nails are so sensitive. They easily turn yellowish in color when I leave on nail polished for a long time. My favorite base that so far has helped protect my nails an not let them discolor is the Deborah Milano.. not being biased because it's an Italian product but it is really the only base polish that has been kind to my nails..  I am trying out this Rimmel Nail Nurse to see if it is the same.. and since it's already Spring.. why not try some color right?? Rimmel Salon PRO in 500 Peppermint.. let me show you my bare nails without polish to see the difference when I have the product on.. here are my bare nails.. let's try the Rimmel base coat.. looks promising so far..it has a clear pinkish color.. I am used to my Deborah Milano.,, which is my fa...

I discovered these gorgeous lipsticks from Rimmel. I chose two different shades to try.. one is a fresh coral nude which is  #32 and a beautiful nude color # 26 Here are their swatches: Photo without flash.. and with flash.. The colors are so fresh and perfect for the summer. It can be worn with a full makeup do and on simple no makeup days.  The lipstick is moisturizing considering that it has a semi-matte effect. It glides smoothly on the lips when you apply. The price is reasonable and cheap with a good quality.  I will be going back to try the other shades they have. I hope this review is helpful to those who are curious about this line of lipstick from Rimmel. CIAO! CARMI Disclaimer: Please know that my product reviews are not influenced by any type of payment nor sponsoring. My opinion is based on my personal experience with the products that I've used and tried myself. Effects of the products may vary fro...

I've been asked by friends several times on how I make my simple cat eye liner so neat. Of course the secret is the product that I use. I love the ELF Waterproof eyeliner pens of which I posted a review back 2009 that can be read here .  Sometime last year ELF stopped purchases using international credit cards and that's when I started panicking to look for a replacement for my HG eyeliner. Back then makeup companies only had pencils or the liners in a bottle that comes with a brush which needs precision to use perfectly. I hated it.  On my search for a similar product, I came across with Just Gold Felt Tip Liner Pen which is very similar to that of ELF. I just think it better because of more product content so it lasts longer than that of ELF. I did  write a review last year which can be read here .  I just love on how easy it is to use these liner pens.  My discovery of the  Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner has changed my view on gel liners....