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Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Liquified Lipstick Review + Swatches

August 2, 2017 / FASHION & BEAUTY / 0 comments

I’m so excited to review the Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Liquified Lipstick (0.25 oz for $24) which was released just a couple of weeks ago. Like all of us, we’re pretty much anticipating as to when Bite Beauty might finally release their very own liquid lipsticks, especially some matte versions.

When this liquid lipstick first had its preview in Sephora.com, I immediately wanted to purchase one because this lipstick says it has a satiny finish, and I love lipsticks in matte or satin textures. So I ordered a few online without knowing how their colors might turn out to be, and besides, my local Sephora still did not carry them

Upon unboxing, I noticed how nice the tube felt on my hands, it’s velvety, luxe, and soft. The lipstick smells really delish like most Bite Beauty lippies which have a citrusy scent to it. I saw that the formula is really thick that the brush applicator encountered a slight resistance/bounce the moment I inserted it back into the tube. The viscous consistency of this lipstick is a tiny bit sticky and almost like a thick whipped goopy cream. Speaking of the brush applicator, it’s really sturdy and it makes it easy to line and contour the lips.

The Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Liquified Lipstick is probably one of the most highly-pigmented liquid lipsticks I’ve ever tried. The shades are really bold and deeply saturated. It’s also shiny and glossy and it feels like butter on your lips, yet it’s sort of comforting and somewhat lightweight. Compared to its solid counterpart and the original Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick, this Liquified one is even slightly creamier. However, this doesn’t dry down into a matte finish, and in my experience, it took about 4-5 hours for it to somewhat dry into something slightly satiny. This lipstick also transfers a lot, I find my hair strands getting stuck on my lips and it stains glasses as well. But, the colors remained on my lips and it stays there for a long time.

When it comes to its range of colors that were released, I think there’s a lot of interesting shades in this line, although, I feel like a lot of the shades are somewhat gearing towards Fall.

Chutney – Rich Mauve. I think this is probably the best shade from this line. It has the right mix of mauve and warm nude that would complement any skin tone. This is also a great everyday shade.

Infuse – Dark Cherry. Love the richness of wine berry on this shade. It makes any lips look smoldering and irresistible. So bold, so great for Fall.

Demi Glace – Chocolate Mauve. I thought this would be more on the dark berry mauve side, but this shade looks a bit too harsh on my light-medium skin tone. A little too much and has a grayish cast. Yet the pigment of this is out of this world.

If you want a comforting and moisturizing lipstick with high-impact colors, then I do think this Bite Amuse Bouche Liquified Lipstick is for you. It’s not only vegan and all-natural, it also has a very good color payoff and it smells yummy. Just don’t expect it to be a matte or satin liquid lipstick. I hope soon Bite Beauty will finally make one.

Have you tried any of these?

The Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Liquified Lipstick is available at Sephora

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Adios for now lipstick lovers!

Quick and Easy Mango Pudding

August 1, 2017 / FOOD STUFF / 0 comments

Hello Tuesday! It’s sweltering out there and we all need something to cool down. I have something sweet and chilly to share, my quick and simple Mango Pudding. It’ll only take a few minutes to make and it doesn’t involve a ton of ingredients.

Mango is my most favorite fruit in the whole wide world and there’s a lot of ways you can make something out of a mango. One of them is Mango Pudding which is extremely popular in Asia and is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite everywhere. It’s a great dessert for the summer and even throughout the whole four seasons. It retains the bold, sweet, and delicious taste of a mango but with a gelatinous twist.

Here’s my quick and easy recipe:

Ingredients:

1 cup Mango Puree (you can buy them in Asian food markets or even on Amazon.com)

1/8 cup Sugar (could be more if your Mango Puree is not sweetened)

1/2 cup Cream (heavy whipping cream)

2 cups Milk (either fat-free or whole milk)

1/2 cup Agar-Agar strips (If thick, cut into 1/2 inch, also available in the grocery stores, or even on Amazon.com. You can even substitute it for Agar powder, available here.)

1/2 cup Water

Procedure:

Boil the milk in a saucepan, together with Sugar and Cream. Let it cool down after boiling (3-4 minutes).

In a separate pan, melt the Agar-Agar strips with 1/2 cup Water until they dissolve completely. Then strain it to remove the undissolved particles, if any.

Add the strained Agar-Agar to the Milk that was cooled down. Stir.

Add the Mango Puree on the Milk with Agar-Agar mixture. Mix.

Once blended, the entire mixture will look somewhat thick but not yet gelatinous. Pour the mixture into different cups and place it in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Serve Chilled and Enjoy.

Notes: Once inside the refrigerator, the mixture will slowly become gelatinous and transforms into a pudding. You can add some mango strips and mint leaves on top, or whichever topping you may wanna include. If you purchased an already-sweetened Mango Puree, you may only wanna add a bit of sugar, but if it’s unsweetened, then you can adjust the sugar to taste. You can even use a fresh Mango fruit instead of a Puree. It’s all up to you.

This easy peasy Mango pudding recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare and it makes about 3-4 cups of gelatinous mango deliciousness for everybody.

Go make one now, Enjoy your Summer!

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Peace Out Acne Healing Dots Review

July 31, 2017 / FASHION & BEAUTY / 0 comments

Breakout much? I found a very interesting acne-fighting product just as I was on my way out of Sephora. I literally had to go back and examine it closer. The product that really caught my attention is the Peace Out Acne Healing Dots ($19), which is basically a waterproof bandage plus Salicylic Acid to combat a pimple, with Aloe Vera to soothe it, and Vitamin A to enhance skin turnover.

There’s about 20 tiny healing dots in the box and you need to stick it on the pimple and wait for 6 hours to see the difference. The dots may be tiny but they adhere very well to the skin. I had a really huge and itchy pimple during the time that I purchased this Acne Healing Dots and I applied it immediately on my skin right after thoroughly cleaning it. They’re super sticky and I felt a tingling sensation at the first few minutes of applying the dots on the pimple. After that, the itchiness has calmed down and the sticky dots did not irritate my skin nor the surrounding area.

You’re supposed to wait 6 hours or overnight to see the difference, but in my experience, even after 4 hours, I already noticed a huge difference. My raging pimple didn’t look so much like in a rage. Instead, it looked less red, less swollen and it didn’t itch anymore. It also feels like it’s being moisturized due to the hydrocolloid properties of the tiny dot bandages, so my pimple felt softer and less inflamed. I also love the fact that the dots are waterproof so it doesn’t allow the bacteria to get in.

I don’t about y’all, but I have a thing for picking my pimples, which I shouldn’t have, but I couldn’t help it. But with this Peace Out Acne Healing Dots, my desire to pick my bumpy breakouts has been curtailed. Thank goodness! Because of that, my pimples healed quickly and nicely without any scarring.

I’ve been looking for a product like this for as long as I can remember. I wanted something that sticks on the pimple and constantly delivers a treatment without the need to apply for further salicylic acid creams or even benzoyl peroxides on the face. These healing dots are like low maintenance treatment where you can just apply it on the breakout then forget it. It’s really practical to have wherever you may be, or even when you’re traveling. It eliminates the need to lug some acne creams and they’re extremely handy for when unpredictable situations like hormonal or stress breakouts may occur.

Have you ever tried these?

The Peace Out Acne Healing Dots are currently available at Sephora

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