Yes, you read it right. I found a replacement for the famous, cult fave Urban Decay Primer Potion.

Bobbi Brown definitely changed my opinion with creamy shadows. Before you couldn't make me buy anything that is within the vicinity of creamy products for the eyes. Most that I've tried in the past creased on me big time and I just end up tossing them to the bin or they are now currently gathering dust and taking space in my room.

Skeptic at first, I went ahead and tried it. I was swayed by the fact that it's from Bobbi Brown (the brand I love so much!) and of course, by numerous international beauty blog's raving reviews online. Knowing how oily my lids can get, I was excited to give it a go. And guess what? It worked.

Brand putting the term "long wear" on their collection can get totally misleading given that our skin reacts differently with a lot of products. I'm just glad that when Bobbi Brown puts a label on her collection, she always delivers and cuts down on the BS of advertising and marketing. She's always encouraging and never pushing. I don't know how she does it but she's always right on the money IMHO.



The Long Wear Cream Shadow in Shore is as it says. It stays on without creasing for at least 12 hours (air conditioned environment and minimal exposure to humidity and outdoors). The texture is creamy and smooth that applying it on my lids is easy. It also doesn't dry out fast so I get to blend my pressed or powder shadows. What's great is that it adds vibrancy to the shadows. More so that it comes in different shades that allows you to pair them with your makeup look. When you want to cover the bases, this is a great makeup base to use.

Oh! I haven't tried using this alone but I guess it works just as great, too. :)

I can't believe it myself. Cream shadow that works for oily lids. No creasing at all. Well, it's true. Take my word for it. This is the real deal and this why this baby is on my Best of 2012!

Just goes to show we don't always have to look far for great products. :) Yay for no more frustration when UDPP rans out. Here's to my favorite eye primer, Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow in Shore.

Yet another fave!

What's that one thing you should never forget to do before heading out? Well, that goes without saying... cover them baggies, ladies! The only bag that you should have in your person is your purse. Not on your face. :)

Your boss don't need to know you had a banging party last night or that you stayed up late watching the Downtown Abbey reruns. Or in my case... blogging! #busted

And for nearly a year now, Kuma Concealer Type 2's been helping me fake it. I am in love with this product. How do I know? Anytime I lose sight of this tube, I go on rage or rearranging my vanity just to find it. Put it in plain sight. Heck, I would sometimes go out of the house with just this on!


In makeup, eyes in the part that you get to play with a lot and still be able to take on your day to day activity. That's why it should be at it's spanking best. Kuma concealer is not only makeup. It' also contains skin care properties that lessens puffiness and dark circles.

Get to know more about Kuma Concealer via my blog post here.

How about you? Have your tried eyelash perming? How was it?
How do you keep your eyelashes curled?

much love,

*Clearly by now you know i don't have a general criteria for my reviews. I just do my review as i go along. If some things are not provided here and you have further inquiries, just post your question at the comment box. Thank you.

Price: $10.95
Size: 10gr
S&H: varies
Available at Coastalscents.com

I can't stress enough how crazy I am about Primers for my eyes and face. They truly changed my makeup life. Primers are great and a must-have for oily skin like me. If there is a primer out there, I must try it!

Eye makeup application for me is like a labor of love. You put time and effort in applying it. Deciding the color combination are a task especially if you've been doing it everyday like i do. So when my eyemakeup creases on me, i get so frustrated. That is why i consider an eye primer a very important tool in achieving my mini work of art. And don't you just hate creasing?
Eye Poxy by Coastalscents have intrigued me for quite sometime so i jumped on the chance of buying one when my friend offered.

Here's what CS says about Eye-poxy,

Our Eye-Poxy™ Shadow Primer for eyes is applied in a thin layer across the lid, crease line and below the brow.

It is much creamier than our original primer allowing for ease of application. Your colors will adhere, blend together and also become more vibrant.

When using please only tap, tap your finger into the poxy, rub between 2 fingers to warm it, then apply. It is not necessary to remove it to get the results. If you choose to remove a small amount please rub between your fingers until smoothe then apply to the lid, this will allow your shadow to last until you are ready to remove it.

I live in the southern part of Florida, Hot, Humid, Sticky weather, I have oily skin also. My makeup remains in tact 12 to 15 hours (after that I remove it).

Net wt. 10 grams 2 x the amount sold for the same price or more by other makeup companies.

Ingredients:Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Triethylene Glycol,Boron Nitride, Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Silica, Candelilla Wax, Carnuba Wax, Mica, Magnesium Stearate, Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

Contains no parabens or chemicals, it is actually good for the skin.

The Product:
1. Contained in a clear jar with silver cap. Very cost-effective.
2. The Primer is color white,
3. When applied, it becomes clear with shimmer
4. Smells like a Clinique or Oil of Olay moisturizer my grandma use to apply on her face.

Kikay Pinay says:

There are a few things that makes a great eye primer for me.
1. Eye makeup last at least 6 to 8 hours.
2. Doesn't smell bad
3. Blending is easy
4. Budget friendly
5. Easy to use

So far, The Eye Poxy passed my 5 criterias. My eye makeup lasted for about 9 hours (or more if i didn't remove it). It doesn't smell bad at all. Blending is okay but i could definitely work on my application technique. It is easy on the pocket because it its only $11.95, beats the price of other primers out there. Easy to use since it is contained in a jar with all the product very much accessible. Although i have to remember that i have to close it tightly to prevent it from drying. I also notice a little goopiness when i apply it, but maybe that's just me.

Overall, i am loving this product with every use.

I do recommend this to those who are just learning to apply eyeshadows and toying around with bright colors and don't want to shell out too much for a primer.

The verdict: 4.5 out of 5 Kikay Pinay Points

This definitely gets a seal of my approval.

Hope this helps!!


much love,


P.S. aka Disclaimer: I am not getting paid for this review! :) lol!

I've been daring myself lately to take a chance on blue eye looks again. then i got to watch more of Lauren of youtube's Tutorials. She's one of my fave eye make up tutorials since she uses wide array of cosmetics. not just one brand make up, like myself. i was just inspired of her nautical ispired look. i used a different technique from her tutorial. Actually mine is much faster since i did this look at 130am. just wanted a rush blue look to see if it looks good on me. i hope it does.

Anyhoo, here's my Blue's Clues look. Why the name? well, i'm soo sleepy to think of a much chic-er name for my EOTN. and the colors reminds me of Blue's Clues anyway. hehe!

I used the blue eyeshadows i personally made via DIY mineral eyeshadows.

Sorry i put up so much photos here.. i didn't know which looked best so i uploaded them all.








eyes:
white eyeshadow - all over eyelids to brow bone.
very light blue e/s - outer crease
80's jeans - outer V to crease
skye - lashline and 3/4 of waterline (not foiled), use 219 brush
maybelline volum' express waterproof mascara - lashes

(excuse the eyebrows, i am part werewolf.)



inarte pose and pa-cute pose

Face:
MAC stdio fix NC30
(no time to concelear)

Cheeks:
Ellana Happiness

Lips
Maybelline Natural Lippie




experimenting: using my new red lippie from Maybelline. :)


i'm sooo sleepy...

night!!


much love,
The Kikay Pinay

DIM means, Did it myself. :)


a few of the mineral eyeshadow i made.. :)






1st row: terra, hot choco, denim
2nd row: 80's jeans, baby girl, smudge grape
3rd row: blue blu, armie, pinched
4th row: arizona, skye, knoll
5th row: teen pink

it's not much, i know. :) bear with me please.
but it was fun making them. i look forward in making more. :)

:)