Maybelline's BB Cream - Clear Smooth 8-in-1 Review

Yeah, that's just me literally dancing like crazy.
Anyway, here's another review about Maybelline's BB Cream - Clear Smooth 8-in-1~
What's a BB Cream anyway?
BB cream stands for blemish balm, blemish base, beblesh balm (apparently because of a trademark in Korea on the word "blemish"), and in Western markets, beauty balm. It is a cosmetic item sold mainly in East and Southeast Asia, although larger beauty brands are increasingly introducing BB creams to Western markets. *Thanks Wikipedia for this information. LOL*
I discovered BB Cream few years ago because I idolize lots of Korean artists, mainly those girl groups and some boy groups too. One of those girl groups is Girls Generation, who are awesomely popular worldwide! *geez banana, if you don't know them, where the hell are you?* They use BB Creams to look flawless and smooth skin. I literally envy Korean people because of their skin *T____T* but not all of them =w=
BB Cream also helps moisturize the skin and give that skin glow and fairness. It helps hide blemishes caused by pimples and other imperfections in our faces. It's like magic, it gives you this baby smooth skin and gives that fairness, that's why some call it "The Magic Cream".
To start with the review here's how it looks like:

It's 18mL, and cost me around P250.00 or around (5.00 USD). I bought it from a local drug store (Watsons).

This BB Cream promises to:

•High UV Protection (SPF 26, PA+++)

•Evens skin tone

•Visibly lightens skin tone

•Smooths pores

•Corrects the appearance of dark spots

•More hydrated skin

•Conceals imperfections

•All day coverage, long lasting

 Then here's a swatch to see the color comparison to my skin.

The first photo has flash, the second no flash. Last photo, I blended it already :D You can see that it's not that noticeable but it really did soften my skin. Sorry I dun have a photo with flash with the blended one, it's too bright. *fail photographer ._.*

What I like about this product:

Covers blemishes \o/

Feels light to the skin

Small and Compact (fits in my bag/pouch perfectly)

Easy to blend

Smooths out and makes my skin soft

What I don't like about this product:

It's messy packaging

• It's really important to me that the packaging is clean and mess-proof :/ I think it's a waste of money since the product spills off like this and stick to the cap/cover.
• Not for all skin types, sometimes I have oily face. For oily faces, this cream stays for 2-3 hours only and since Philippines is humid like **** people usually sweat like pigs (LOL) and look like they went out of the pool. I think it's really best to wear this with primer so it'll stay better. For dry skin, it moisturizes your face and keeps the 'dewy' feeling for about 5-6 hours. 
• Have only 2 shades (01 Fresh and 02 Natural) I used natural since I have this "morena" color, I don't want to look like a geisha LOL! More shades for those who have darker complexions =w= not all makeup users are fair and have 'light' skin. We live in a tropical country so some are more "kayumanggi" in color.
• Bit low SPF for tropical countries like Philippines, some BB Creams have SPF50 which is really great. I think this BB Cream should be used indoors =w=
• CAN CAUSE PIMPLES OR IRRITATIONS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN. Yes, I did EMPHASIZE this one because it really did. :( I had 3 zits the next day I used this Maybe you didn't clean your face thoroughly that's why! But no, (yeah that's my other self talking). I just thought of it at first, but the next time I used it, here comes the zit again. Some friend of mine did have irritations caused by this product.

VERDICT!~

COVERAGE- 4.5/5

Good to cover dark spots and blemishes :)

MOISTURIZING FACTOR- 4/5

Did quite a good job for me since the weather nowadays are quite nice. Not too hot, not too cold.

COLOR/SHADE- 3/5

More shades please =w= But yeah, it gave my skin perfect color combination/shade.

HYPO-ALLERGENIC- 2/5

REALLY PISSED ME OFF >w< Pimples after usage. I have sorta sensitive skin but yeah the product is good enough tho. \m/

PRICE- 4.5/5

VERY AFFORDABLE, for students like me.

OVER-ALL VERDICT: 3.5/5

Am I gonna buy this product again? Not now. =w= I have to get rid of the pimples first. I don't hate the product but I just don't like the 'after effect' of it's usage <//3

What's your thought about Maybelline's 8-in-1 BB Cream? Do you like it or not? Any similar experiences?

Comment and share your thoughts and ideas.

Maybelline's Baby Lips Review (Energizing Orange)

Dun dun dun duuuuuun *drum roll sound*

Last time I posted, I said that I'll be posting another DIY. But then, I caught fever and colds so I wasn't able to make it on time. Instead, I'll just be posting a review about Maybelline's Baby Lips (Energizing Orange).

Here in the Philippines, the weather is normally humid or scorching hot during afternoons. High and low temperatures tend to dry up our skin which draws out the moisture in our body. As for the lips, it makes it a bit chappy or flaky. In a way to retain moisture, lipbalm is used. :) *Read the very last part of this review for a MIND BLOWING TRIVIA*

Thank you Google for the picture! (79.00Php ~ 2.00USD)

According to the Maybelline website, these balms are described as follows:

No more basic lip balm 
Lip renew formula and 8-hr hydration for visibly renewed lips in 4 weeks. 
Clinical care for baby-soft lips.

Reduce fine lines and increase elasticity and suppleness in just 1 week!

DUN DUN DUN DUNNNNN~ Here's my verdict:

Pigmentation: 4.5/5

Uhh, seems normal like other lipbalms. This one has no particular shade unlike the others. I was expecting it to be like orangey in color but, naaah, it's transparent. 

Texture: 5/5

Glides easily. It's not heavy nor waxy, unless you put half of it in your lips on one time use ( = w = '') The greasy feeling is normal. Just apply lightly or delicately not heavily.

Flavor / Scent: 4.5/5

Normal orange scent. Nothing special LOL! It reminds me of a department store here in our country. But I have to admit, it's really energizing everytime I smell it. As the product's description, it's Energizing Orange and we all know that citrus scents are naturally refreshing.

Will I buy this product again? DEFINITELY. I'll try the others too.

From Left to Right:

Energizing Orange - Smoothing Cherry - Anti-Oxidant Berry - Relieving Menthol

**TRIVIA ALERT**

According to Wikipedia (though the source was quite unreliable, just wrote this to put some interest and it's quite worth it to do so. HAHA!) 

"Lip balm was first marketed in the 1880s by the creator of ChapStick, Charles Browne Fleet,^{[5][unreliable source?]} though its origins are commonly traced to earwax, which was used as lip balm prior to that.^{[6][unreliable source?]"}

Now you know! When you run out of lip balm, just use your finger to gather some earwax then use it as lip balm. LOL!! Just joking. That's overly disgusting and YUUUUUUCK! Thank you to the unreliable source, you just gave me a dark and evil plan. KEKEKE~ Thank you for reading. Yeah I know it's not mind blowing, just a random thought. HAH~

Like lip balms too? Write in your comments and share your reviews too!

Nichido Eyeliner Pen Review

Hey guys! So here's a review of Nichido's 24hr Tattoo Effect Eyeliner Pen Review.

How it looks like:

1. Physical Appearance / Packaging 

Here's my checklist for it's physical appearance:

✓Not Bulky

✓Makeup Kit Friendly

✓Small

✓Not FAT!

✓Can Easily Fit in pockets of the bag

What I don't like:

-- Looks like a normal pen =n=

-- Not appealing

-- I might get mistaken it as a MARKER *U*

2. Next is the Tip:

What I like:

✓Pointy

✓Produce enough ink/fluid

✓Not messy

✓Glides easily

✓Not Irritating

What I don't like:

-- Does not maintain the pointy-ness of the tip </3

-- Not for newbies like me </3

3. Waterproof and Smudge-proof Test

Here's the lines you can make with the pen tip. A thin one and a thicker one. It depends on how you want your liner's thickness/thinness that you prefer. =.= Well, I like both so there.

Waterproof:  ★★☆☆☆

Smudge-proof: ★★★ ☆☆

4. 24hr Test

Now, it's time for the 24hr test! :) No, I just tested it for like, 12hrs. During my sleeping and net surfing period. :3 I can't let it stay for 24hrs because I need to take a bath and wash my face so it won't really stay there for 24hrs. I don't wanna get biased here okay? >.< 

 So that's how it looks like >.< Minutes after the application. The color is actually jet black and it's really nice *O* for the color I'll give 5 stars! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★. It's not glittery :3

Here's the judgement!

The liner is very unnoticeable small specs can be seen :( So I conclude it's not really going to stay for 24hrs not unless if you retouch it all over again. Here's a more close up photo.

I look like a zombie. :)) No it didn't give me the BLACK EYE feeling, it really stayed in my upper eyelids, it didn't run in my lower lids though some specs can still be seen, because of my tears I guess. I don't scratch my eyes during my sleep, maybe it was caused by my random hugging with my pillows. :)

VERDICT!

The liner is good for everyday purposes. Specially during daytime since it's really black and noticeable. Just to make sure that it'll stay long, just apply some liner again. It's not really heavy :) I also love it for thick lines and winged-style for my eyelids since the tip is actually quite thick to start with.

I just don't recommend it to those who have oily faces and sweat a lot. It's quite waterproof but it can't hold or withstand that much wetness, it'll just run off ._. 

PROS:

Gives that jet-black color

Available locally (in SM dept. stores, Watsons etc.)

Good find for P238.00

It's really handy and light-weight

Can be used for daily basis

CONS:

Not really 24hr lasting liner ._.

It looks like a marker to me (like those pen markers)

Not that waterproof

Not for newbies

All in all: 3/5 Stars ★★★ ☆☆

Please share your thoughts about my review. :) I'd like to know your opinions too <3