COLLECTIVE HAUL: 3rd week of January

                I really want to control myself from shopping and this week I made it! So, bear with me if I only have a mini haul for you. By the way I am not bragging my purchases but I am sharing it with you to give you ideas what to purchase and not. Let's start:

1. SUESH SPONGE PUFF

WHERE: Suesh, Trinoma
HOW MUCH:P200.00 (P550.00)

 SUESH STORE LOCATOR│SUESH ONLINE STORE

SUESH SPONGE PUFF REVIEW

                Now I am not only the one who's in love with the blending sponge from Suesh because I already influenced my sister and my mom na. HAHA! I shared on my previous blog that I bought the violet one for my sister and now I bought this blue one for my mom. Even Suesh sells this blending sponge or what they call sponge puff back to the original price it is still worth to buy. I promise you will not be disappointed and you will believe impossible is really possible. 

1. TOMATO SPOT ON SSLEEVELESS TOP

  "Polka-printed top featuring embroidered deep peter pan collar."

WHERE: Tomato, Trinoma

HOW MUCH: P600.00  

TOMATO STORE LOCATOR│TOMATO ONLINE STORE

                I am tired of dieting but still gaining weight because of my old clothes. I noticed I should wear fitted tops not to emphasize the bulges on my tummy but the real shape of my body. Now I am checking how and what material are used because these all matters if the clothes are appropriate or not for me. What I like about this top is the unique collar and it fits me perfectly.

3. TOMATO ZAVANNAH HOBO BAG in Cream

  "Faux leather hobo bag featuring tasseled and studded front pocket with buckled tabs on each side"

WHERE: Tomato, SM North The Block

HOW MUCH: P800.00  

TOMATO STORE LOCATOR│TOMATO ONLINE STORE

                I really prefer sling bags rather than backpack, shoulder and hand bags. It is comfortable just put it in your arms and swing as you go. What I like in this bag is it's hobo bag but it can act as a sling bag and it's leather plus the design and the color makes it so elegant and sophisticated. It has also a lot of space where you can put random stuff and it blends in any outfit you wear; it will be great for pants, shorts, skirts or dress but unfortunately not my school uniform :(

REVIEW: SUESH SPONGE PUFF

SUESH SPONGE PUFF COLLECTION
SUESH STORE LOCATOR│SUESH ONLINE STORE 

 old-fashioned tools

L/R: ELF foundation brush, ELF powder brush, Sigma F80 dupe, Artist Studio slanted flat top brush

               I told you on my previous blog that I am using Revlon Colorstay foundation that has a thick consistency; that is why I am looking for a brush that will blend my foundation well to prevent caking up without affecting the coverage. I use a lot of techniques and tools like flat top brush, foundation brush, stippling brush and wedge sponges but nothing works. Every time I set my foundation with any powder (foundation, pressed, loose powder) it becomes cakey. The only option that I have is let my foundation dry and powder my face after few hours; it still controls my oil rather than not powdering my face the whole day.

               Then, Beauty Blender came out of nowhere; it promises to give flawless and airbrush finish with easy application. And I can't wait to try it out! I read a lot of positive reviews but I found out it cost P2,000 and up. I was like; FOR A SPONGE?! 2 thousand bucks?! Being a practical freak, I settled down using my flat top brush or Sigma F80 dupe cost me only P149.00 from Landmark, Trinoma. In my opinion, if you are a newbie/beginner you will not spend that money for a sponge. 

                As time goes by, a lot of brands offer blending sponge or Beauty Blender dupe for a very affordable price. I bought Models Own blending sponge cost me P540.00 (including the shipping fee) but I were very disappointed and I don't want to buy any blending sponge EVER AGAIN! [Models Own Blending Sponge Review SOON] This December, Suesh had sale; they offer their Sponge puff (like Sonia Kashuk blending sponge) for only P200.00 instead of P550.00 almost 64% OFF, but their sale is only until yesterday. Not bad, P550.00 for this kind of sponge is still affordable. Let's start: (sorry for a long introduction) 

                I were very amazed with the effect; it is easy to use, it leaves light feeling, it really gives me flawless finish and same coverage like my flat top brush gave me, but the difference is: even I put a lot of makeup my sponge perfectly blends it for me and full coverage makeup still looks natural not thick. Using the stippling motion covers my pores as if I have a perfect skin and even I put a lot of powder it doesn't cake AT ALL. This sponge is very handy; you don't need to bring a lot of brushes because you can use it in applying foundation, powder, blush, bronzer ANYTHING.

                Damping the sponge in water doesn't only doubles up size but it secretly saves your makeup; the sponge will not absorb any product because it already absorbs the water. And in my opinion I think the water helps the sponge in blending too.

                 When you wash it, some products leaved stains; it's already on your sponge and it cannot be removed.

Over-All Rating: 101/100%

  

One word for Suesh Sponge Puff : ECONOMICAL

Buy SUESH SPONGE PUFF; it's a must have on your makeup kit! (Disclaimer: I am not paid to do this blog write up. I am also not sponsored; I paid this sponge with my own money.)

APPLICATION: (same as Beauty Blender)

NOTE: You don't need to use the same cleanser; you can substitute using any anti-bacterial liquid soap you prefer.

HAUL: Australian, Xoxo, Penshoppe, Max Factor, Suesh

HAUL 01/08/12

1. AUSTRALIAN CLOSE SHOES
WHERE: Landmark, Trinoma
HOW MUCH: P796.00 (P995.00)  

               My black shoes is currently in repair shop but I needed it for school. My mom advised me to buy a new one even though our class will last only in 47 days. Almost a month na lang so nanghihinayang naman ako. (Then for next year I will be college, I want a new school shoes for a new year.) But I don't have any choice because I can't go to school without it; so I buy a black shoes that I can use for schooling and malling as well.

2. XOXO WATCH
WHERE: XOXO, SM North The Block
HOW MUCH: P1800.00 (P2000.00)   

XOXO STORE LOCATOR 

                 I bought if for myself because I need a watch. My old XOXO watch got faded because I am acidic person. They are also on sale, I got this watch for 10% off; they also have a promo, when you use your BDO Credit Card and you reached P3000.00 you will have 15% off. Unfortunately they don't have the fuchsia one so I just got 10% off. What I love also at XOXO you can exchange it before 7 days with/without problem. 

                My mom liked it so I decided to give it to her because I still don't have a Christmas gift for her. And a while ago I saw a watch on Aldo; I will go back for that and share it to all of you. (My next HAUL is waiting)

 WARRANTY SLIP

3. PENSHOPPE FLORAL SHORTS
WHERE: Penshoppe, SM North Main
HOW MUCH: P749.00
PENSHOPPE STORE LOCATOR  

                 If you read my previous blog Enzo and I passed by at Penshoppe and I saw their next collections of shorts. I am amazed with the design because I am looking for floral shorts almost matagal na and I fell in love with it agad agad because it fits me perfectly. I also tried the black one but it is more for mestiza's or pink undertone while this white is for yellow undertone. I just have this vision where black and white is more appropriate even though you are maputi you still need to know where category do you belong. Are you on pink undertone more on whitish pink or yellow undertone more on yellowish.

 DESIGN

 4. MAX FACTOR MIRACLE TOUCH

WHERE: Landmark, Trinoma

HOW MUCH: P895.00

                 I remember my Revlon Colorstay have been almost 2 months so paubos na siya. I decided to try different foundation because I am using my old foundation for almost 8 months and I used 4 bottles na din. I went to Max Factor because I have heard they have amazing makeup especially full coverage foundation. The saleslady suggest the age defying but I notice this "MIRACLE TOUCH". so she tried both foundation on my face and this miracle touch has a better coverage.

                 I will just try it first even for 1 week and when I am sure of it I will share my reviews and thoughts about this product. Watch out!

SHADE [SWATCH SOON]

5. SUESH SPONGE PUFF

WHERE: Suesh, Trinoma
HOW MUCH:P200.00 (P550.00) EACH

 SUESH STORE LOCATOR│SUESH ONLINE STORE

SUESH SPONGE PUFF REVIEW

- The refining texture can perfectly maintain the powder to creates delicate look. The fine quality of puff is pliable to use for long time even after cleansing.

                 If you read my previous haul I just purchased my first Suesh sponge puff last Friday. And I purchased it again after 4 days. I just tried this Monday and obviously I love it. It is so amazing! I WILL DO A REVIEW SOON, maybe before this week ends.

                 I bought my sister violet and the blue one will be my stock. By the way they are on sale, I so I bought 3 sponges and I called buy 1 take 3. If you wanna try it out, I mean try it out! It is a must-have! You can use it for liquid, cream or powder foundation, blush on, face powder ANYTHING.