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Morning Glamour Satin Pillowcase Review

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Happy Fourth of July Everybody! I hope you’re having a great time wherever you are. I have a quick review to share before I’ll be heading out to see some fireworks. So let’s get this thing going, shall we?

 

Have you heard of silk or satin pillowcases? I’ve heard about them for some time now yet it’s still quite news to me. I’ve heard and tried some satin or silk sheets before but I’ve never really thought of using a satin pillowcase. I’ve had my reservations especially when I saw some ads and reviews saying that it has a lot of benefits, and I thought it seemed like a fad. But then again, for my curiosity’s sake, I knew I had to try it. But then, I didn’t quite know for sure which brand I should try though, so when I happen to wander in Bed Bath & Beyond, I saw this Morning Glamour Satin Pillowcases ($8.99-$24.99) with their cute packaging and I was immediately sold. I picked the gray, pink, and white color. These satin pillowcases come in either single or two packs, and there are two sizes: the standard size and the king size. The prices vary a lot by sizes, by type of pack, and by store. The standard size is about 20″x26″, and the king size is 20″x36″. They also come in several different colors, either plain, floral or polka dots.

 

morning glamour satin pillowcase

 

When I first tried one of the pillowcases, I noticed that it’s actually pretty cooling to the touch and also to my face. The satin feels smooth, soft, and very luxurious. Just putting my face on it made me feel relaxed and it actually made me feel sleepy. In fact, I had a really good peaceful sleep the night when I first tried it, and it even made me feel like I wanna sleep some more. In other words and I must warn ya, this pillowcase is very sleep-conducive. In addition to that, there are several things I noticed ever since using this pillowcase. For once, it really made my hair smooth and silky. When other people mentioned that satin pillowcases gave such improvement to their hair, I thought they were just bluffing. But nope, my hair is even smoother ever since using this satin pillowcase. That’s because my hair doesn’t tangle and it slides off the pillowcase easily whenever I toss and turn in my sleep, which I normally do. Also, the satin texture doesn’t cause friction against my hair unlike my usual cotton pillowcases, so there’s no static, no knotting, no dry tangled strands, and my hair looks moisturized and soft, that’s because most cotton pillowcases tend to absorb the hair’s moisture overtime as you sleep, whereas the satin ones keep and lock moisture in.

satin pillowcase

 

Cleaning the Morning Glamour Satin Pillowcase is very easy. Just machine wash it in cold water and put it in low to medium heat. It dries pretty fast and it can withstand several washes. Mine has been washed I don’t know how many times and it’s still looking great. You can also iron it using the lowest setting if you wanna straighten some slight wrinkles on the sheets.

 

satin pillowcase review

 

Overall, these satin pillowcases are great alternatives to the expensive silk ones and they’re cat-approved. Just look at my cat’s photo below. He loves to chill on the pink satin pillowcase. I guess he also wants his fur to be shiny and silky too, LOL.

 

cat with silk pillowcase

 

I’ve been slowly replacing some of my cotton pillowcases with these satin ones simply because I just feel relaxed and rejuvenated whenever I use them. They also seem to minimize allergies, and I’m talking about my cats’ hairs sticking all over the sofa and all over the house. For some reason, these satin pillowcases don’t seem to attract pet furs that much, and if it does, it just slides off easily. The problem now is that my kitties love to chill with these pillowcases. Hmmmp!

 

satin pillowcase

 

Curtain is old, and is from Bed Bath & Beyond, similar style HERE. Lamp is old as well from Target, but there’s a very similar style HERE. Sofa is also old, similar style HERE

 

The Morning Glamour Satin Pillowcase is currently available at Amazon, Walmart,ย Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, and Zulily

 

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm & Balm Stain Review + Swatches

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Hey There! I recently discovered some really great lip products while I was having fun Pinteresting, and guess what? it’s a drugstore lip pencil! Every time I see a really good quality drugstore lip product, I get so excited and mind you, the ones that I’m about to review today are really so good that you’d think they out to be high-end or that they should belong to the high-end category.

 

revlon balm stain

 

Take a really good look at the Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm ($8.49) and the Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain ($9.49). On the outside, they look like an average lip crayon but on the inside, they pack on intense pigments while having the texture of a lip balm. Also, they come in several different shades at a really affordable price. Since they’re much like a chubby lip crayon, they’re pretty easy to use and they’re quite precise to apply. You don’t need to sharpen them because the packaging is a twist-release type at the bottom. Additionally, they are so moisturizing to use and so lightweight on the lips, even the matte ones don’t dry my lips after hours of wear. I also love the fact that they have this really nice mint flavor or taste, and it kinda makes my lips feel plumpy.

revlon matte balm review

Matte Balm – These are probably one of the best if not the best matte lip crayons I’ve ever tried. Such gorgeous selection of colors with a true matte texture, yet it doesn’t compromise on comfort and weight. The effect looks really matte on the lips but it’s non-drying even after several hours of wear and it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing it all, it just feels like you’re wearing a lip balm, or that you’re wearing a really comfortable creamy lipstick with the effect of being matte. I love it! They still do transfer but not extremely so, and most of the color stays anyway. The darker shades are a lot more long lasting and more staining.

 

Enchanting (255) – light nude beige

Sultry (225) – mauve rose

Fierce (265) – terracotta brown

 

revlon matte balm

 

Balm Stain – I didn’t quite know what to expect from this at the beginning, I just thought that it might be just another lip stain packaged in a lip crayon type. While it’s true that it’s really a lip stain with a lip crayon look, the thing is it doesn’t feel like any other average lip stain. Though the coverage might be slightly sheer, actually, this particular lip stain is impressive. It feels like a really lightweight super moisturizing lip balm upon application and it leaves a really long lasting stain on the lips. By long lasting, I’m talking about a whole day of stain, and it can be so hard to remove especially the dark shades. What I really like about this lip stain/lip balm hybrid is not just its staining power, but also its beautiful effect on my lips. It looks like I’ve got bubblegum lips, especially whenever I use the pinkish-toned colors. It just gives me that nice youthful color that I love these days.

 

Smitten (030) – bright fuchsia pink

Crush (005) – plum berry

revlon matte balm and balm stain lip swatches

revlon matte balm swatches

 

Overall, I’m so glad I found these gorgeous Revlon staining lip crayons. They’re so economical to use with its affordable price and the fact that it doesn’t seem to run out fast. I love its lightweight super staining gel texture and there’s no mess during application, in fact, these crayons are quite precise and easy to use, plus the formula doesn’t feather and the colors are rich and vivid. Now, these are really awesome lipsticks!

 

revlon balm stain lip pencil review

 

The Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm and Balm Stain are currently available at Ulta, Target, and Walgreens

 

 

Sephora Play! June 2018

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sephora play june 2018

 

Hello You! It’s about time for this month’s Sephora Play! Hmmm, I have mixed feelings about this June’s box contents because a lot of the stuff I got seemed way too familiar, except for one. It’s kind of annoying because I seem to keep getting the same stuff over and over again, and I think I’ll probably unsubscribe from this box pretty soon. However, I’d like to give it a few more chances and I’ll let you guys know whether I’ll actually say “Bye Felicia” to Sephora Play. But anyways, here are the stuff I got this month and check out what I think about them.

 

Too Faced Melted Matte Liquified Long Wear Matte Lipstick in Queen B

 

Too Faced Melted Matte Liquified Long Wear Matte Lipstick in Queen B (0.4 oz: $21) – Swatches HERE. This is one of my most favorite liquid matte lipsticks ever because the shade range are so pretty and the formula is not too drying compared to most matte liquid lipsticks. My favorite shades are Queen B and Sell Out. I still use this lipstick even nowadays and I’m still crazy about it.

 

Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips (1.69-6.7 oz: $9.50-$26) – If you’re looking for that all-around makeup remover that can do the task of removing all kinds of stubborn makeup even down to the waterproof ones, plus the fact that it’s very gentle to use around the eyes, well this original and cult-classic favorite from Clinique will never let you down. I like keeping some travel versions of this remover because it’s very useful to have. Also, right now I’m using the Balm version of this, and it’s really great (reviewed HERE).

 

Cover Fx Perfect Setting Powder in Light Translucent (0.14-0.35 oz: $14 – $35) – This is a newness for me, and I seem to really love this talc-free loose setting powder. I’ve only used this for a couple of times and I have to test and investigate this powder more. So far, my initial impressions are really positive. This powder seems to really work well with baking and it’s not ghosting on me, lol. It very fine-milled and so fluffy and it seems to control the annoying oiliness that normally seeps through my makeup over time.

 

Marajรณ Nourishing Cleansing Crรจme

 

Marajรณ Nourishing Cleansing Crรจme (8.5 oz: $29) & Deep Treatment Butter (5.3 oz: $29) – I already received this in my March 2018 Box (HERE). I never liked this before and I still don’t like this now. This makes my hair very oily even after washing as if I had not washed it at all. I also didn’t like the smell and texture. For the price, there are better options out there.

 

Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (2.5-8.1 oz: $20-$45) – I’ve been using this body cream a lot and had taken a break from it for a while, right now I’m on the Aรงai Body Power (further reviewed HERE). This cream has a nice sweet Vanilla scent and the texture is so creamy and so hydrating on the skin. It’s one of my most beloved creams (see the rest HERE) and it doesn’t disappoint. Also, the shimmer of this cream is amazing and it makes the skin look radiant and Summer-ready.

 

Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream (4-8 oz: $28-$38) – I don’t use a lot of drama to my hair. Just a nice shampoo and conditioner will usually do the job, and perhaps with the help of an effective heat protectant from time to time whenever I feel like blow-drying it, which I don’t do much often these days. But if you ask me what’s my favorite styling product, I would say that it would have to be this No Frizz Nourishing Cream from Living Proof. I always keep a tube of this on my bathroom shelf, and it works like a charm. It tames frizzies, flyaways, and it makes the hair look shiny. For a more detailed review of this product, click HERE.

 

june 2018 sephora play, sol de janeiro bum bum cream

 

So, as I’ve said before, I’ll let you know if I’m actually going to stop subscribing to Sephora Play. I’m thinking of giving this subscription a few more tries, but maybe not. It depends. There’s another subscription box I have in mind and it seems really promising. A friend of mine talked to me about it and had shown me her box, and guess what? I was really smitten. So stay tuned and will update you guys soon. Ciao!