Smashbox Always On Lipstick Review

Smashbox Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick in Out Loud

    This review might be a little late but I still want to post about my own experience with this liquid lipstick. I had my eyes on this colour ever since Fall 2016 started but I didn't get my hands on it until 2 months later because it keeps getting sold out! When i did get my hands on it, it was already November and school got extremely busy.

    I got the colour Out Loud which is a deep brick red-orange; the perfect colour for fall. But even though it's the middle of winter, I still like to wear it occasionally. I might wear it during spring even!

 The lipstick doesn't completely dry so it isn't kiss proof. I kissed my boyfriend after 4 hours of wearing and it left a stain on his cheeks.

 My dog likes the taste of the lipstick for some weird reason, but the lipstick didn't come off after he licked it.

 After it dried, I tried to rub the lipstick off as hard as I could. It almost didn't budge.

I ate Korean BBQ and the sesame oily goodness of japchae for dinner.

The lipstick on the lipline stayed intact, but of course with the oils, there was none left in the inner rim.

    This lipstick has the same consistency with the Tarteist Lip Paints. It feels like you're not wearing anything on your lips and has a velvety feel. It doesn't emphasize dryness on your lips. It also has very little and even fading and it reapplies with no problem. It's one of the best and most comfortable matte liquid lipsticks out there. It retails for $24USD or $28CAD on Sephora.

Tuna Spaghetti Recipe

Tuna Spaghetti Filipino Style

     I was craving for the tuna spaghetti my aunt used to make us so I made some but added mushrooms. So here's my take on it!

Serves 4

Preparation + Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

500g (1 pound) spaghetti

2 cans tuna flakes in oil

1 370mL can of tomato sauce (preferably Filipino brands like UFC, Fiesta or Papa. If not using Filipino tomato sauce, add 4 tbsp ketchup and 2 tsp sugar. Filipino pasta sauce is sweet! or skip this if you don't want Filipino style.)

1 medium onion

1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook your pasta for 12-14 min or according to packaging instructions. Strain and set aside.

2. In a smaller pot with medium-high heat, sautee your onions and mushrooms until tender.

3. Add the tuna and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Add the tomato sauce, ketchup and sugar and let simmer until sauce thickens.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. Assemble your dish and enjoy! (Optional: Add grated cheese if you like, preferably Eden cheese brand.)

Natural Winter Makeup Look

     I recently bought #11 Kiss Lashes and I want to test it out so here's a look that I did with it! I really like how fluttery and wispy it looks. It has a criss-cross effect for a natural effect. It just adds a little bit of oomph for your lashes without being extra glam. I bought the multi-pack from Walmart for $13.99CAD.

Lips: Ultra Satin Lip in Echo Park @colourpopcosmetics
Liner: Tattoo Liner in Trooper @katvondbeauty @thekatvond
Mascara: The Super Sizer @covergirl
Lashes: 11 Kiss Lashes
Brows: Eyebrowkit @elfcosmetics 
Blush: Instant Cheekbones
Foundation: Colorstay in Natural Tan @revlon 
Nails: Miracle Gel in Birthday Suit @sally_hansen @sallyhansenca
Scarf & Toque: @hm

Crema de Fruta Recipe

 
Crema de Fruta/Graham Cake (No Bake!)

        Finally, a new post! This holiday has been very busy with all the partying everyday (aka eating and singing karaoke because I'm Filipino af.).

        Crema de Fruta literally translates to "Fruit Cream" in Spanish and is one of many results of 333 years of Spanish colonization in the Philippines. Originally, this is made with two layers of sponge cake with the cream and fruits in between and on top. I am not sure how the use of Graham crackers came about, but I'm guessing that is a result of American colonization.

        This is what I served as a dessert during my family's Christmas dinner, as well as during my boyfriend's family's dinner and my friend's potluck. I hope you enjoy this recipe and wish you a Happy 2017!

Serves 12

(This needs to be prepared at least 4 hours in advanced for the Graham crackers to be able to absorb the cream.)

Ingredients:

Graham crackers (I used about 2 packages from the box. They are a little bit hard to find. If you're in the Philippines, definitely use about 2 packages of M.Y. San.)

1 cup evaporated milk

1 container Cool Whip

1 big can (796 mL) mixed fruit in fruit concentrate

unflavoured gelatin (enough to cover 1 cm or 1/2 inch of top layer. I used 2 packets of Knox gelatin)

Procedure:

1. Arrange a layer of graham crackers on the bottom of the baking dish.

2. Mix the evaporated milk and Cool Whip to make a cream.

The consistency should be slightly thick that it ribbons.

You can also use 1 can of condensed milk and 473 mL of whipping/heavy cream. Or if you are in the Philippines, just use all-purpose cream.

3. Spread a layer of cream on top of the graham crackers.

4. Scatter a layer of fruits on top of the cream layer.

5. Repeat the layering process until there's at least an inch space on top.

6. Set aside in the fridge.

7. Cook gelatin per your brand's instructions. Let cool.

8. Pour the gelatin on top very carefully to avoid melting the cream. (As you can see in the picture, I did just that.) Set in the fridge overnight.

9. Serve chilled and enjoy!

This one has slices of peach on top, and no gelatin.

      Another option is to make a parfait! The process should be similar minus the gelatin on top, and break the graham crackers into pieces.

Kat Von D Limited Edition Studded Kiss Lipstick Review

Kat Von D Limited Edition Gunmetal Studded Kiss Lipstick

(Holiday 2016 Kiss Collection) Review

in Lolita II

     As soon as I saw this on @katvondbeauty's Instagram, I knew I had to get it. Initially, I bought it for the packaging but I have fallen in love with the colour and I have been wearing it all the time!
    The iconic black studded casing now comes in a silver metallic finish. It comes in three colours: Lolita II, Double Dare, and Mother. Lolita II is a peachy light terracotta nude, Double Dare is described as a cocoa blush, and Mother is described as a dusty mauve pink.

    If you own these colours in the Everlasting Liquid Lipstick formula, however, the colour will not exactly match. In this stick formula, the colours tend to be not as highly impactful. They will look like more of a dusty version of the liquid ones. But, the colours will be opaque on your lips in one swipe. All three colour are demi-matte finish.

   I got the colour Lolita II because I have been looking for a warm nude, and this is just the perfect colour! It's also not drying and feels very comfortable on the lips. The product will have faded in about 4 hours, which is usual for stick formula lipsticks, but it will fade away very evenly. It's easy to re-apply. It also will not leave a stain on your lips.

It started to fade a bit in 2 hours.

   It retails for $17 USD or $24 CAD and is available at Sephora in-store, sephora.com or katvondbeauty.com while quantities last.