Excel Paris Matte Lip Cream Swatches and Review

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Products used:

Excel Paris Lip Cream

    Shades: 05, 08, 09, 12, 506, 510, 503, 501

Watsons Cleansing Wipes

EOS lip balm in Summer Fruit

Filmed with: Canon EOS 650d

Edited with: Sony Vegas Pro 11

Excel Paris Matte Lip Cream are becoming really a fad in makeup industry recently. It stands for dupes of a lot of good Matte Lip Creams, such as those of Nyx, Sephora, Miners Cosmetics and the like. 

Nevertheless, this product stands out by its most loved attribute, that is, it's affordability. It sells for around P50-100 in the market today, depending on what shop you would like to order it from. It stands out for its vibrant array of colors and its long lasting power.

For the past few days of using this product, I have observed my own Pro's and Con's of this lip cream, which are as follows:

PROs:
Vibrant Colors
Various Colors to choose from
Extremely Matte
Long Lasting
Does not transfer/smudge
Kissproof
Cheap and Affordable
Available

CONs:
No list of Ingredients for the 1st kind of packaging (e.g. 501)
Can be extremely drying to the lips during long hours of use
Contains Paraben

However, a major disadvantage of this product, as of the same, is also its price. Anyone who would be attempting to purchase this product would wonder why it is sold for a really low price. No one could really prove that Excel Paris Matte Lip Creams are guaranteed safe for use. It has been claimed to be Made in Germany, but we still aren't assured if these products sold in the Philippines are 100% Authentic.

Thus, unfortunately, I cannot recommend this product to my readers. But I can say that this product works for me and I have no problems with using it on a short period of time (since it can be really drying suring long use). I'd still use this product at times especially during photoshoots, as it looks great on photography.

Bottomline, it all depends on you whether you would risk using this product, or just settle for a much more expensive one not having any worries if it is harmful to your skin.

I can absolutely say that the "You get what you pay for" principle applies to this product :)

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Valentine's Day Makeup Look

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. It's one of the happiest days out of the 365 days of the year, where in people share love to one another especially to loved ones.

A lot of people have misconceptions & miscunderstandings with regard to the meaning of this occasion. I have noticed some people who are "bitter" as they call themselves for this event of the year. Let us not forget that Valentine's Day is not all about having a date with the opposite sex, or being in a relationship, Hearts Day is all about love - love that is not only shared between couples, but as well as families, friends and fellowmen.

So if you're single and not in a relationship as of the moment, do not be "bitter", this occasion is something you should be spending with the most important people in your life that you love, and it does not require to be a boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife.

Let us all enjoy this important event of our lives, a day spent for love, a day offered to our one true love - God.

Did you know the eyes are the windows to the soul?

This look is inspired by simplicity and real beauty. The eyes accentuates the whole presenting a smoky neutral eye with a pop of old rose on the lids. A soft and natural look is applied in all aspects of the face to invite all the attention to the eyes.

Whatever plans you have on the 14th, this look will sure make you look radiant and fit to the celebrated occasion. This look will definitely make you look fabulous all through out the day and even at night :)

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Products used:

Kokuryu Summer Cake Foundation in Orange Blush

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

SanSan Eyeshadow Trio in 03

Love & Beauty by Forever 21 Ombre A Paupieres Eyeshadow

Fashion 21 Color Bar

Pinkies Collection Eyeshadow in 05

HengFang Liquid Eyeliner

Maybelline The Falsies Waterproof Mascara

The Face Shop Eyelash Curler

Nichido Mineral Kohl Pencil

e.l.f. Blush and Bronzing Powder

Nyx Round Lipstick in Tea Rose

Superhot78* Shine Sensation by SLG Beauty Debenhams

Highlighter used (Brandless)

Brushes Used:

e.l.f. 11 Piece Studio Brush Collection

Qingni Eyeshadow Brush (Landmark)

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Filmed with: Canon EOS 650d

Edited with: Sony Vegas Pro 11

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Soft Natural Curls using a Flat Iron

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In this tutorial I am using my holy grail hair straightener from JML which I use for straightening my hair as well as styling it in curls. I have always wanted to purchase a legit curling iron to style my hair but I always end up deciding not to, since I can use my straightener for the same purpose. What I love about this straightener is that it is so easy to work with when it comes to curls as it has a curved design at the sides, allowing creation of soft natural looking curls.

Overall, this is an amazing Hair Straightener. I've had this for about 4 years already as I can still recall and it still does its job. You can get yours at Watsons or SM Department Store for about P 1,500.00 ($38-40)

I am no expert in hair tutorials but I just wanted to show you how I do Soft Natural Curls using a Flat Iron :)

Disclaimer: This is not at all sponsored. I bought all these products with my own money.

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Products Used:

JML ProCeramic Straightener

Hair Clip

Hair Ties

(Optional)

Heat Protectant Spray

Hair Spray

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Mini Haul

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These are the products that I picked up recently after my previous haul. I have been abusing my credit card again and again, nevertheless, it's never to early for a haul, right? Well, I have been eyeing on these products I purchased anyway, and maybe it's about time for me to try these out!

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Products Mentioned:

Forever 21 Large Hair Brush

Love & Beauty by Forever 21 5 piece Brush Set

Ever Bilena Duo Sharpener

Nichido Kohl Mineral Pencil 

HengFang Liquid Eyeliner

Etude House Eyebrow Razor

San San Matte Liquid Foundation in 02

Suesh Brush Guards

Excel Paris Lip Cream 501, 503, 05, 08, 09

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Filmed with: Canon EOS 650d

Edited with: Sony Vegas Pro 11

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Simple Nude Cat Eye Makeup Tutorial

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Here's a makeup look that is wearable during day and even during night. 
You may opt to minimize the cat eye if worn on daytime and somewhat emphasize it suring nighttime. I wore this once on a photoshoot and the outcome of the photographs were great. 
I consider this one of the most versatile looks that I have ever created.

Products used:

San San Matte Liquid Foundation in 02

San San Concealer in Natural

Nichido Precise Mineral Eye Pencil in Chestnut

e.l.f. Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder

Ever Bilena 12 Shades Eyeshadow Palette

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio (Walking On Eggshells)

HengFang Liquid Eyeliner

Trim Eyelash Curler

Maybelline The Falsies Waterproof Mascara

EOS Lip Balm in Summer Fruit

Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie in Pink Me Up

Brushes:

Marionnaud N38 Brush

e.l.f. Flat Top Kabuki Brush

e.l.f. Eyeshader Brush

Forever 21 Love & Beauty 5 pc Brush Set

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Filmed with: Canon EOS 650d

Edited with: Sony Vegas Pro 11

Quick and Easy Eyebrow Tutorial

Want to achieve Natural Looking Eyebrows?

Watch this video and learn from it in a Quick and Easy way <3

Products mentioned:

Nichido Precise Mineral Eye Pencil in Chestnut

San San Eyebrow Pencil in #03

Marionnaud N38 Brush

e.l.f. Small Angled Brush

e.l.f. Concealer Brush 

San San Concealer in Natural

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