I'm off to get my booster shot today and hopefully, there will be no side effects and most importantly, I won't catch the virus while I'm out. Beshies, please stay safe as much as you can and if you can get the vaccine, please take it. I can attest how the vaccine has saved my family's life and I'm sure it will save you too.
Before the hubby and I head to the hospital for get that jab done, here are my beauty faves for the month of December 2021
GRWM RADIANCE TINT CONCEALER REVIEW, PRICE, DEMO
PRICE: P349
FROM: Free
OTHER LOCATIONS: Available
THE VERDICT:
Perhaps one of the issues that local retail brands always face from modern consumers is WHY AREN'T THERE ENOUGH SHADES THAT CATER TO DARKER SKIN TONES? We are a tropical country where warm, deep, rich skin tones abound yet most of the selections for local brands are either still too fair or lacking. With all the advancements in cosmetic technology and campaigns that reiterate how important inclusivity is, why is it hard making this possible, right?
I've been on both sides of the fence, brand and consumer. On the retail brand side, there are business, marketing, production, and budget challenges that hugely affect something as simple as a shade range; it's for another discussion though, but thankfully, we have Internet brands that are brave enough to take on the challenge and are showing retail brands that it is possible like GRWM Cosmetics.
GRWM Radiance Tint Concealer is the most diverse concealer range by a Filipino makeup brand and the quality very good too!
One of my resolutions this year is how can I live more sustainably, specifically ways how to integrate my activities so that the supposed trash that each activity will produce will be given a second or third life in order to minimize waste; perfect examples are recycling my PR kit packages and using them as gift/trinket boxes and donating makeup to those who need it.
Of course I understand that not everyone can relate to this because not everyone is a content creator so here are a couple more sustainable habits and activities for a more sustainable home this 2022.
Hola, Beshies! I can't believe I forgot to post about this! All this time, I thought I am on track with my monthly beauty favorites blog post, but the holidays went by so fast and it was like everything was a blur, including this blog post lol!
I didn't have a lot of favorites last November as I spent my time mostly at home, trying to finish tasks early
Laura Mercier Flawless Lumiere Radiance Perfecting Foundation review, price, swatch
PRICE: P2,650.00
FROM: Free
OTHER LOCATIONS: Available at shop.lauramercier.com.ph
THE VERDICT:
I used to wear liquid foundation A LOT, but this pandemic has truly changed my beauty approach. I can even count the days I wore liquid foundation (and a liquid face base for that matter) last year. One main reason why I stopped wearing liquid foundation (unless it was a very special occasion that I went to) was I couldn't stand the warm, muggy feeling of wearing foundation under a face mask; it always feels like I couldn't breathe in general plus I HATE (with a passion) heavy makeup transfers on my face mask; it's so icky and dirty to me.
Then I received a couple of foundations last year including this one from Laura Mercier: Flawless Lumiere Radiance Perfecting Foundation. I actually ended up liking this one because I find it to be really mask- friendly yet does the job in giving skin an even, radiant look; plus points because it has pretty good staying power too and doesn't stain my face mask too much!
Makeup and beauty trends for 2022 are all about nostalgia, which is primarily driven by Gen Z's trend- setting videos. I'm actually liking the direction that the makeup industry has been on since last year and it's all the best part of the noughties (colorful makeup, 'more is more' concept, and bright colors). Finally, an excuse to wear all my favorite trends from my childhood!
So here are 5 makeup and beauty trends that will dominate 2022. Be sure to update your makeup stash!
READY SET GLOW MULTI-USE TINT REVIEW, SWATCH, PRICE, DEMO
PRICE: P495
FROM: Free
THE VERDICT:
Just because of face mask usage, I'm back to wearing lip and cheek tints as blush; it started around September when COVID has hit my family and I barely had time to fix my face during meetings that I found a friend in tints.
It was around last December when I discovered Ready Set Glow's Multi-Use Tint and accidentally learned of its impressive staying power. I've been using this product pretty much everyday, especially if I have to go out or do online meetings because it's very easy to use and most of all, staying power is SUPERB; this is waterproof, sweat- proof, and one of the legit mask- proof tints that I have ever tried!
Skin Care continues to be the dominating segment in the beauty industry and it seems like it's going to be the beauty anthem this 2022; with the pandemic's end being nowhere in sight, people will still prefer to stay at home to stay safe and therefore will continue to invest in at- home skin care solutions.
Here are five skin care trends for 2022 that you should watch out for; out of all the trends that I've read, these are what I think are the most essential and interesting!
2021 was the year when skin care continued to have a meteoric rise; K Beauty still dominated the air waves, skin care routines got even more minimalist, preference for skin care steered towards multitasking products, and locally, rejuvenating skin care sets and products maintain pop culture status among the masses.
The skin care industry continues to evolve; we're yet to find out what brands will offer this year, but one thing's for sure: this skin care enthusiast is pretty excited for the skin care advancements 2022 will bring.
For now, let us do a wayback Wednesday post and recap some of the best skin care, hair care, body care, and wellness products of 2021, personally tried, tested, and curated by yours truly.
Happy new year, Beshies! Just dropping by to announce the commenters of the month for December 2021 and gifts for this month's COM. I'm feeling sick the past few days, but no excuses, time for me to be active on the blog again! :D
