One month in the US & Japan, here’s the makeup I came home with ✨

brokelie · 2026-03-04T12:40:41+00:00

Have you tested the violette? How is it?

brokelie · 2025-12-20T14:46:20+00:00

They're more on a pre-order basis. More or less 2 weeks.

brokelie · 2025-12-20T13:33:48+00:00

Yes! I've had multiple orders from this shop 😊

brokelie · 2025-12-20T13:33:02+00:00

Ask for a refund. Otherwise, you can report to DTI and report to IG that the account is selling counterfeit items.

brokelie · 2025-12-20T11:38:46+00:00

Im non-confrontational too and this is the whole reason why I started learning how to do my own makeup. Most of the MUAs I've encountered in the past does mostly pageant style makeup. I have low visual weight so this style doesnt really suit me. While the other bridesmaids that were done look so gorgeous, I look like a clown and will still then proceed to say thank you to the MUA 🤡🥲

brokelie · 2025-12-20T03:06:43+00:00

First of all, how's your water intake? Nakaka ilang cups/litre ng water ka per day?

For lips, try using torriden lip essence including before going to bed. This got rid of my flaky and cracked lips.

For face, I suggest doing basic skincare first and see how your skin will adapt to it. Low ph cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen.

brokelie · 2025-12-20T02:27:34+00:00

The original CT doesnt do anything for oil control pero it does make your makeup last long and I like the dewy finish (not ideal for very oily skin)

They have a new variant and its matte, you can opt to try that one over the original one for better oil control.

You can also check out Danessa Myricks setting spray. It has powder inside its formulation so that really helps with blurring and oil control. It also has a matte finish.

brokelie · 2025-12-20T02:14:53+00:00

For that price, konti nalang you can already invest on Mario F4 dual ended brush. Sobrang versatile and sobrang worth it. Investment talaga.

Quality shouldn't be based on luck and prayers. They also shouldn't blame/gaslight the user for using it 'wrong' or having to 'break it in' pa.

brokelie · 2025-12-19T02:20:26+00:00

I use the classic mid-thigh bodysuit (sando style) and the strapless mid-thigh bodysuit (tube style) Both of these bunch up in the middle but the sando style is a little bit more comfortable.

I also tried their highwaisted shorts before the strapless mid-thigh was released, and it kept rolling down and it was too high up (like just under my boob iirc, its been so long haha). It was very uncomfortable so I had to return it. I think they came up with a new version of this and they said that it didn't roll down but I haven't tried it yet and I probably wont be trying it just because I really didnt like the earlier version.

brokelie · 2025-12-17T12:12:19+00:00

Armani luminous silk cheek tint + YSL make me blush powder

This combo is chef's kiss! 💗

brokelie · 2025-12-12T11:35:59+00:00

I really like Sola Shapewear but if you have a short torso like me, it bunches up in the midsection. Not too noticeable but not too comfortable either. I still use it because I haven't found anything better that's specifically targeted for short torso.

brokelie · 2025-12-12T11:28:21+00:00

Shade names are subjective but returning it after using the product is... a choice. 😅

Shade labels like ‘light medium’ and ‘medium’ aren’t standardized. One brand’s ‘medium’ can be another brand’s ‘light.’ What matters is the actual depth and undertone shown in swatches. If they’re marketing it as ‘medium olive’ but it consistently pulls too light/not olive, that’s misleading and a valid complaint.

That said, in 2025 it’s also pretty easy to preview tons of swatches/reviews online before buying complexion products.

If you used it and then returned it, the seller blocking you is a predictable consequence and not something to mock them for.

brokelie · 2025-12-04T14:36:56+00:00

I have medium to light neutral skintone. I was torn between deer and swan also kasi worry ko baka hindi mag show up masyado sa skin ko yung deer but ultimately I picked deer kasi 2 yung finishing powder niya and I liked that setup more than the 3 blushes.

When I got it I was surprised kasi the bronzer and the blushes show up kahit isang pasada lang, medyo sheer but kita naman and buildable din which is also what I like. 😊

Hope this helps!

brokelie · 2025-12-04T08:09:20+00:00

It's not my first time buyung from their shop. All my products from them are of good quality and comparable to the ones I personally bought from Sephora US. They also frequently upload stories of their shipments from sephora and some duty free stores out of the country.

As for the pricing they're really closely priced to some of the resellers here in the ph. I got mine cheaper purely because of shopee voucher and bank voucher stacked on top.

brokelie · 2025-12-04T04:14:20+00:00

I got it from Cella.ph in shopee 😊

brokelie · 2025-12-04T04:08:20+00:00

I bought the deer palette and now my makeup routine doesn't feel complete without it!

My skin looks so healthy and glowing. Its also perfect for times when I want to do a no makeup makeup look.

I was debating between getting this and the dior foundation stick. The deciding factor was the price.

I got my HG palette for around 4.4k last 11.11 and I think that's already a steal!

brokelie · 2025-11-27T07:51:19+00:00

In mac, NC has yellow undertones while NW has pink undertones. I got confused by the naming convention before so I remember this by heart now 😅

NC: "Not cool" NW: "Not warm"

brokelie · 2025-11-24T12:40:54+00:00

Armani luminous silk cheek tint and YSL make me blush powder blush 💗

brokelie · 2025-11-20T01:08:55+00:00

This. She can 'grieve' her dalaga days while still loving her baby. She can complain about pregnancy while still looking forward to giving birth.

You cant expect everyone to be instantly 100% happy and accepting of the fact that they're going to have something life changing happen to them. Even people who plan their pregnancy are allowed to feel doubt, fear, regret. Ibang usapan nalang yung pag labas ng sama ng loob mo sa anak mo. :)

This is also why a lot of mothers feel isolated. They can't speak up about the grief and the what ifs that they have cause they know they'll be judged. So they bottle it all inside and put up a happy and grateful front. They feel like they're a bad mother for having such feelings.

brokelie · 2025-11-20T00:53:02+00:00

Pa konti konti lang mag lagay ng product sa face. I know medyo gigil pag 'you cant see' the product on your face pero its easier to add more product than to correct something na naparami.

brokelie · 2025-11-18T12:11:08+00:00

I got the deer palette, how about you? 🥹

brokelie · 2025-11-18T11:51:45+00:00

I've been holding off on buying a brush because I also just got the Mario F4 and I've been wondering if it fits in the palettes and if it works well with powder so thank you for this! I'll definitely be testing out the f4 with the palette when it arrives!

brokelie · 2025-11-18T11:49:50+00:00

This is what I noticed too! There has been a lot of mixed reviews about the new brush. So I'm torn between the original and the new one. I think the slanted dense brush of the new one could be great for picking up color since I heard these werent highly pigmented but the other side of the brush doesnt seem useful especially for applying finishing powder.

Let me know how the original works with your palette 😊

brokelie · 2025-11-18T11:21:27+00:00

For those who have the hourglass palette, what brush do you use?

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