"Cream Shadow channels the sex appeal of the 70’s and the science of today! Whipped to perfection, each shimmering shade dries to a weightless layer of color that will not crease, fade, or hide in fine lines. Unlike most cream shadows, our gel-based formula features silicone technology, allowing time to blend, correct and smudge. Once dry, shadow is light and as flexible as your own skin.

The tube is travel-friendly and mess-free. Use the attached flocked applicator to shade the entire lid. Or, get artistic and squeeze Cream right from the tube: you can also apply Cream with your fingertips or your own brushes!

Tips: • A little goes a long way! To build your color, apply a thin coat, let dry, and apply additional coats to get the color you desire. • Staying power is enhanced when used in conjunction with Eyeshadow Primer Potion! • If there’s a powder shadow and a Cream in your look for the day, apply your Cream shadow first for the best blending experience. • Try mixing pink or gold shades into foundation for a fresh, dewy look."

I doubt I could ever get a chance to try this since its not available here in Manila, Philippines nor can I spend $204 for the entire collection. I just can't get over how fab this product could be as a base or an alone color on the lids since its gel-based.

I'd be happy if I would own any or all the colors below:

Asphalt: black w/ lots of silver & iridescent glitter
Delinquent: deep metallic Purple
Suburbia: medium bronze w/ subtle gold microsparkle
Grass: metallic junebug green
Whipped: golden peach w/ subtle gold microsparkle

If any people from Urban Decay out there sees this and wishes to fulfill my wish, my email is gee(underscore)leeshen(at)yahoo(dot)com. lol! I'm crazy over this product, I actually typed that. LOL!

all photos and description are owned by urbandecay.com. I just borrowed it.

Urban Decay Cream Shadows are Available at Urban Decay Website, Sephora.com and Sephora branches.

Shen closes her eyes and wishes fervently that her fairy godmother grants this wish...


much love,
Shen

Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care is proud to introduce the latest extension to the extraordinary Yerba Maté collection, the Yerba Maté Gel Cream. The entire collection of formulations are infused with a unique extract derived from Yerba Maté – an extraordinary, nutrient-packed botanical native to South America that contains nearly all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life.

Yerba Maté Tea Gel-Cream can be a seasonal substitute for the Yerba Maté lotion or another moisturizing option for customers who seek a richer texture year round.

YERBA MATÉ TEA GEL CREAM:
This facial moisturizer is formulated with an extract derived from Yerba Maté, an extraordinary South American herb, to help combat dullness and maintain its healthful and youthful vivacity. Our lightweight gel-cream helps improve skin texture, clarity and radiance without clogging pores.

Key Formula Attributes:

• Rich moisturizing gel-cream texture

• Yerba Maté: key natural ingredient native to South America that contains 24 vitamins and minerals; 15 amino acids; 11 powerful antioxidants

YERBA MATÉ Skin Care Line

YERBA MATÉ

A nutrient-packed botanical native to South America, contains practically all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life. Yerba Maté provides a unique anti-glycation* action on skin (higher than green tea), helping to reverse the breakdown of collagen to maintain a youthful appearance. Yerba Mate is also know to induce mental clarity, sustain energy levels, reduce fatigue, boost immune system defenses, provide anti-oxidant protection, help relieve allergies and aid in weight control.

KEY INGREDIENTS:

KOMBUTCHA TEA
Helps create a radiant complexion by reducing glycation and skin roughness. Also called “long-life” fungus – “Elixir de longue vie” – it is rich in oligosaccharides, glucuronic acid (detoxification), tannins, gallates derivatives (antioxidant) and various Vitamins (type B).

LEMON EXTRACT
High in natural fruit acids and have the highest percentage of Vitamin C of all the fruits. Its extracts from the fruit and essential oil (expressed from the peel) have astringent and antiseptic quality that freshens, stimulates and rejuvenates sluggish skin and adds lustrous shine to the hair. In aromatherapy, lemons inspire a cooling, refreshing and uplifting feeling.

HONEY
The nectar produced in flowers and then collected and stored by bees. It is composed of a variety of sugars, wax, and other substances, including citric, malic, formic, and lactic acids; beta carotene; enzymes; amino acids and vitamins. It is used as an emollient in skin care and creates a watertight film, allowing skin to rehydrate itself. Moisturizing, softening, sweet and fragrant.

THE LORE OF THE YERBA MATÉ TREE
• The yerba maté is a small tree native to the subtropical Atlantic forests of modern day Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
• The area’s indigenous peoples, the Guarani, have revered the tree for centuries, deriving from its leaves a tea referred to as “the drink of the gods.” It has traditionally been consumed to enhance health, vitality and longevity and to boost immune defenses.
• Today, millions of South Americans imbibe maté as a healthful alternative to coffee and a prime source of daily nutrition.

A WEALTH OF NUTRIENTS
In 1964, an investigation by the Pasteur Institute concluded, “it is difficult to find a plant in any area of the world equal to mate in nutritional value” and that contains “practically all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life.” Properties of the Yerba Maté herb:

• Contains 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, and 11 antioxidants
• Traditionally known for its revitalizing properties
• Provides anti-oxidant protection
• Sustains energy levels and reduces fatigue
• Induces mental clarity and boosts immune defense

It's all not surprising that our favorite drinks are now popular skin care products such as milk, tea and coffee, given. Yerba-Mate Tea is also popular as a drink or to some, an elixir ,in South America, boasted as a drink to provide focus and alertness. Now, imagine your skin having a drink of Yerba-Mate Tea, boosting your skin with all these nutrients. It can only be said that it will lead to a clearer, more supple skin.

And it's oil-free! (yey for me!)

Much love,
Shen

Yerba Maté Tea Gel-Cream 1.7oz/50mL is selling for P1,800.
Available at Kiehl's Boutique, Greenbelt 5.

It was a happy day for me the day after I graduated from makeup school when I received these two palettes. Like gifts for job well done. So, I immediately unwrapped them when I came home from work and tested them out.

I've always been intrigued with a lot of those cheaper palettes available in the market. Now that I am pursuing my dreams of becoming a makeup artist I am all for testing products that'll help me with in the said profession. Because if there is one thing I learn in makeup school, it is unwise to invest in products you rarely use or don't know how to use. :D

Kat has been my fave seller for quite sometime now for reasons that I've met her in person. She's got a great disposition and very patient especially when meeting with her clients. Of course, I soon got lazy and tried her shipping method to purchase makeups from her. :)

how packages are packed by Space Pretty Store


her sticker on each palette

Now, let's see what's inside...

!!!CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE!!!

42 Color Double Stack Matte Palette with blush set


pictures of the matte eyeshadows upclose


swatches of the eyeshadows I'm interested in using. (used brush provided in the palette)

On to the shimmers...

42 Colors Double Stack Shimmer with Blush set


swatches of the shimmer palette


the two eyeshadow palettes together.


close up of some of the blushes that interests me. :)
the last one looks too red..
reminds me of my Viva Sophia but way over the top. :)


click to see better. :)

I'm glad I have these palettes. Not to mention that its a steal at P1250.00 each at SpacePretty Store.

• No matter how pigmented or long-lasting your eyeshadows may promise, i still recommend using an eyeshadow primer, like Urban Decay Primer Potion or Too Faced Shadow Insurance. This makes your eyeshadows last longer. Believe me, you don't want to end up with a rainbow eyes all messed up at the end of the day.
• I highly suggest using a base when using panned eyeshadows, like MAC Shadestick Beige-ing, Paintpots, NYX Jumbo Pencils, Careline Colorsticks or any cream base to make blending easier. Also, the eyeshadows will have something to stick itself too.
  
• Using your thinnest eyeshadow brush. Dip the tip of your brush on to your desired color and line your upper lashline with the color you picked as you would an eyeliner. Then blend upwards to ensure all your inner lids are covered. Use more or your desired intensity.
  

• The 10pc blush set in the palettes above looks a lot like my old 10pc Blush Palette. Talk about shooting two birds with one stone buying this palette.
  
• So darn handy! can see myself bringing this when i travel. :)
  

• For those who are considering makeup school, these sets are very helpful for your classes.
• For those who loves makeups but has little budget for different colors of eyeshadows and/or shades for blushes but still want quality makeups (its not UP there but will do nicely) then this is for you.
• If you're like me who loves colors and love palettes like crazy. :)