Coming from yesterday's post about Beauty by Penshoppe HydraMatte Lipsticks, I hope you're still excited to see lipstick swatches because I have more for you! This time, I'm reviewing the Beauty by Penshoppe LiteMatte Lipsticks.

True to their goal of making Penshoppe a global brand, Beauty Pop by Penshoppe is headlined by two international supermodels, Romee Strijd and Lais Ribiero. Their first offering is a lipstick line with 18 shades in two matte finishes: HydraMatte and LiteMatte. Formulated in Japan, each sub-category boasts of shades ranging from nudes, pinks and mauves, plums and wines, and corals and reds. There is definitely something for everyone as all colorways are made to compliment every skin tone.

Beauty Pop by Penshoppe HydraMatte Lipsticks All Dolled Up | Next Move | Prim & Proper | Queen | Retro | Slay | Smack | So Extra | Wild Child

All Dolled Up - nude coral

Next Move - mauve

Prim & Proper - medium nude

Queen - blue-based red

Retro - brick red

Slay - chocolate brown

Smack - true red

So Extra - vibrant plum

Wild Child - electric coral

HydraMattes are said to be more moisturizing but I actually didn't feel a significant difference between those and these LiteMattes. If forced to choose, I would say I prefer these because the colors are bolder and brighter. As compared to HydraMattes, these didn't need several swipes as one or two is enough for maximum pigmentation. However, the darkest color in the bunch, Slay, also applied patchy.

My favorites from this line are Queen, Retro, and Wild Child, and my top favorite from both lines is Queen! I know the photos of the lip swatches are a bit bad because they were taken indoors under fluorescent lighting using my Huawei P20 Pro (I'm sorry, I was just too excited to share them with you!), so today I put on a peach-themed face with Queen and took photos by the window.




Have you gotten the chance to check Penshoppe Beauty Pop online or in stores yet? I suggest you do and make your beauty pop!

Great news, makeup lovers: global fashion and lifestyle brand Penshoppe has resurfaced their beauty line with the launch of Beauty Pop by Penshoppe and I am so here for it! Aside from being a long time fan of the brand and the company behind it, I loved their colored eyeliners and lip gloss palettes from many years ago so I welcome this news with open arms and a willing wallet!

True to their goal of making Penshoppe a global brand, Beauty Pop by Penshoppe is headlined by two international supermodels, Romee Strijd and Lais Ribiero. Their first offering is a lipstick line with 18 shades in two matte finishes: HydraMatte and LiteMatte. Formulated in Japan, each sub-category boasts of shades ranging from nudes, pinks and mauves, plums and wines, and corals and reds. There is definitely something for everyone as all colorways are made to compliment every skin tone.


I went to their event last night and went home with the complete lineup of lipsticks so I hope you are ready because the following two posts will be picture-heavy with swatches of all 18 shades (ᗒᗨᗕ)


Can I just say, I am living for the packaging! I am heart eyes emoji over the gradients of pastel shades!



Beauty Pop by Penshoppe's HydraMatte lipsticks aim to moisturize the lips with a non-drying antioxidant Vitamin E. They also boast of a full color coverage with a velvety matte finish.

Beauty Pop by Penshoppe HydraMatte Lipsticks Day Dream | Fearless | Girl Next Door | Heiress | Legally Nude | Mauve It | Naughty & Nice | Party Fever | Very Berry

Day Dream - cool pink

Fearless - deep plum

Girl Next Door - rosy nude

Heiress - pink-based red

Legally Nude - pinkish nude

Mauve It - purplish mauve

Party Fever - red violet

Very Berry - cranberry red

I love that these smell and taste like milk chocolate, hee. Color is buildable, although it needs several swipes before the color appears. My arm swatches took five gentle swipes before color showed up completely, and I say gentle because I was worried the lipsticks would break as they look too delicate. Meanwhile, I had to swipe them on several times on my lips as well but they all delivered even color except for Fearless that looked patchy on my lips no matter how many times I swipe. Nevertheless they are indeed moisturizing and gentle on my lips and stayed put.

My favorite shades from this line are Girl Next Door, Mauve It, and Party Fever. If there's anything I would recommend you to skip, it would be Fearless because it's too patchy.

My verdict? These are fun colors to have and you should get them if you don't have these colors yet. At Php 219 a pop, they're pretty affordable and getting a shade or two will not break the bank.

The HydraMattes are more moisturizing and softer on my lips than the LiteMattes, but I think I like the bolder colors of the latter more. I will post reviews and swatches of the LiteMattes tomorrow in case you want to check it out before purchasing. (Update: My review of the LiteMattes is live now!) They're available online and at select Penshoppe boutiques nationwide so definitely go and swatch, too!

Dear Happy Skin, teach me how to quit you.

I tried to avoid buying new makeup because my stash is overflowing already as it is, but with Happy Skin releasing a second, more modern version of their Disney collection, well how could I resist?

I simply could not, my friends, and here we are.

My only gripe from Happy Skin's first collaboration with Disney is that Jasmine was not included in the lineup, so them including Jasmine now is one of the biggest factors why I had to have these. That and the packaging. I adored the Princesses' role in the Wreck It Ralph 2 movie and I love that Happy Skin veered towards that direction when they were conceptualizing this collection.

Of all the Disney Princesses both old and new, Jasmine and Belle are my favorites. Not only because I want Jasmine's tiger and Belle's library, but also because I admire their inner strength, fortitude, and will to defy the "rules" the society set and followed their hearts. Very fittingly, theirs are also the shades I liked most from this collection.

I got the Jasmine and Belle set of the Happy Skin x Disney Moisturizing Matte Lip Click Duo, Happy Skin x Disney Multi-Use Mousse Glow in BFF, and Happy Skin x Disney Cooling Lip Gloss in A Whole New World.

The Disney | Happy Skin Moisturizing Matte Lip Click is a new innovation that always releases a fresh lip product with every use—you only get what you need in every click! This delivers a highly pigmented pout with a matte, long-lasting finish. Non-drying on the lips, this lightweight but creamy formula glides on effortlessly, too!

Handswatch of Jasmine and Belle

The Moisturizing Matte Lip Clicks come in a variation of MLBB shades. Jasmine is a nude mauve while Belle is a warm coral.

Happy Skin x Disney Moisturizing Matte Lip Click in Jasmine on my lips

I have this habit of clicking on my Hi-Tec-C Coleto pens so clicking on the lipstick is fun. As expected from any Happy Skin product, the color payoff is so good, the formula is moisturizing and non-drying, and the shades are so pretty! You have to be careful when clicking though because I don't think you can put the lipstick back in the tube once it's out.

Embrace the real you. Get ready to shine with the Disney | Happy Skin Cooling Lip Gloss! This non-sticky, glitter-free lip gloss leaves a natural, high-shine color with an even coverage and clean finish. It goes on smoothly without bleeding and its gentle texture goes on comfortably without leaving a sticky feeling. It also features a special natural mint extract that cools & refreshes the lips!

Handswatch of Happy Skin x Disney Cooling Lip Gloss in A Whole New World

Happy Skin x Disney Cooling Lip Gloss in A Whole New World on my lips

In the 10+ years that I have been blogging, my blog's heading has always contained the phrase "peace, love, and lip gloss", but I actually prefer lipsticks. Nevertheless, I loved the Happy Skin x Disney Cooling Lip Gloss because it is pigmented, non-sticky, and non-glittery. I liked its clean and glass-like finish as it refreshes and plumps up my pout. Love at first coat!

Say hello to your new best friend with the Disney | Happy Skin Multi-Use Mousse Glow in BFF (Beast Friends Forever), which can be used for the eyes, cheeks, and body! This multi-purpose mousse makeup features a unique formula with an extra creamy and bouncy texture, generous payoff, and easy application. Lightweight but buildable, this mousse glides on and stays with a smooth powder matte finish.

Handswatch of Happy Skin x Disney Multi-Use Mousse Glow in BFF

Happy Skin x Disney Multi-Use Mousse Glow in BFF on my cheekbones

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH I CAN'T EVEN. It's so soft and bouncy and creamy, and the shade is perfect for adding my fresh-from-the-beach tan a lovely glow. I think I need to get backups of this because I will definiely be using it up.

And because ya girl's purchases racked up to more than Php 2,500, I got a free Inner Strength Outer Sparkle pocket mirror as GWP.

More than anything else I am just so glad that Happy Skin expanded and added on their first Disney collection. I love everything that Happy Skin has put out so far and I am so inspired by this local makeup brand's success. Congratulations and I am looking forward to more awesome collaborations and collections!

Did you get anything from this collection? I want to see your loot, too! 

Has it really been four years?

Apparently.

The moments have blurred into days into weeks into months, and before we realized it four years have passed.

It has been a wonderful ride so far, and I wouldn't have had it any other way.

I love you, J.

Photo: I know, right? I'm terrified of spiders and before Tom Holland's Spider-Man have never watched any other Spider-Man movies, and here I am clinging to my own Spider-Man. This was taken last weekend at the Oreo-sponsored Spider-Man: Far From Home event at Robinsons Place Manila. J's suit is from Spandex Hero PH, a store he owns and manages. Visit on Facebook and Instagram to grab your own hero costumes. ;)

My cousin Reuben got married last Sunday and I was honored to be one of the bridesmaids ♡ From the get-go I decided I will do my own makeup but because unfortunate things happen at unfortunate times, I suffered the worst breakout in my 33 years of existence two days before the event. I was anxious and stressed, mostly because of course I wanted to look my best for this special occasion. I took two products from the newest kit I got from Althea Korea as an Althea Angel, crossed my fingers, and hoped for the best.

My Althea Angel kit filled with A'bloom products!

I am not kidding. The A'bloom Brightening Lemon Lime Mask and A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster are LIFESAVERS!

Additionally, I'd like to say that I am a sucker for great packaging and oh my, the packaging of these products are too cute for my life! I wanted to just keep them forever but since they're really adorable AND affordable, I guess I have valid reason to hoard!

As mentioned, the A'bloom Brightening Lemon Lime Mask and A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster helped me deal with my breakout. Well, they weren't entirely gone but the improvements on my skin were visibly noticeable.


Simply The Zest

• This brightening mask clarifies and brighten dull skin to unveil the natural glow from within.
• The double dose of Vitamin C from lemon and lime extracts banishes dark spots and green tea boosts brightening while calming skin.

Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
I am not big on masks, to be honest. Well, I like them for self-care days and all, and I cannot deny that relaxing with a book and a mask on is very indulgent, but sometimes it feels too tedious for something whose effects are not really for long-term. Slapping on the Brightening Lemon Lime Mask was very enjoyable for me though because I LOVED the smell. My skin also looked brighter even after washing my face the next day! I also believe the serum helped in calming my skin down and lessening the redness.



Blackhead out without the ouch

• No pain blackhead and whitehead removal with Natural BHA Stick
• Gentle and non-irritating formula treats and prevents new ones from forming

Key ingredient: Natural BHA (White Willow Bark Extract 5,000ppm)

Dessert anyone?

• Irresistibly sweet and versatile puff to use dry or wet
• Extra large size ensures quick and even application

Key ingredient: High density latex free foam


That’s Just Peachy

• This anti-blemish mask purifies and soothes irritated and sensitive skin.
• Infused with peach extracts and tea tree oil to regulate oil, balance moisture and purify for soft smooth skin.

Key ingredients: Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract



Keep calm and stay hydrated

• This mask that packs a punch of hydration and moisturization for waterful skin that lasts
• A delicious drink for skin with watermelon extract and added lavender to calm the senses

Key ingredients: Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract



The Superfood that is Super-good

• This mask is rich in antioxidants to nourish and protect skin from harmful environmental factors and prevent wrinkles
• Infused with avocado extracts and hibiscus for soft supple skin that glows

Key ingredients: Adenosine, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Dessert anyone?

• A pack of three irresistibly sweet and versatile puffs to use dry or wet
• Multi-angle puffs that blend easily for perfect detailed application

Key ingredient High density latex free foam

I am excited to use these with my cream blushes, eye shadows, and cushions!

All in all I am very pleased with Althea's newest offerings, and I can't wait to Add these products (especially the masks!) to Cart so I can also make my friends use them!