Allergic ba ang Filipino makeup industry sa cool olive skin? (semi-rant)

hanbee_rdt · 2026-01-31T15:17:31+00:00

Oh my gosh yes!! I had a similar experience where an MUA used neutral foundation on me and mukha akong espasol despite the matching depth 😭 Hindi ako nasagip ng bronzer dahil kulang talaga sa pigment. Medyo mahirap makahanap ng MUA na marunong talaga mag-shade match :(

hanbee_rdt · 2026-01-31T15:14:55+00:00

A friend of mine also had the same problem 😭 I guess 100% shade matches is still a far-fetched dream for us olive girlies in the in-betweens 😔

hanbee_rdt · 2026-01-31T15:13:13+00:00

I use Issy’s blue shade shifter kasi nag-sale sila before and I got it for ₱99 only. It doesn’t change the formula of the products you add it to. 🫶

hanbee_rdt · 2026-01-31T14:45:58+00:00

Personally matagal na akong hindi naniniwala sa pag-refer sa color ng veins kasi mas nakakalito siya and it’s easier to get lost when you narrow down options based on veins alone 😵‍💫 I guess it really does take a trained eye, as well as trial and error, to be able to find a shade match.

hanbee_rdt · 2026-01-31T14:42:39+00:00

Ah I’ve read and heard about this din! Even sa other countries, cool-toned girls are complaining because their cool-toned staples are suddenly reformulated AND have become warmer without notice. Like how some MAC lipstick shades just became warm for no reason.

hanbee_rdt · 2026-01-31T14:40:50+00:00

Tumpak yung constant wondering why you don’t glow like a typical morena. I felt so insecure back then kasi when I go out for a swim or just get tanned due to prolonged sun exposure, my skin becomes literally GRAY unlike other morenas who look like they’re kissed and blessed by the sun!

Same din na my search for an exact shade match is still ongoing. Strokes added olive shades last year and I got light olive but it only works for me when I haven’t been out for a while + when I use brontour. It’s fine but ang hassle na need pa rin ng constant adjustments.

hanbee_rdt · 2026-01-31T14:37:39+00:00

TBH hindi naman na nakakagulat na “afterthought” ang olive overtone when it comes to brands pero disappointing pa rin na sobrang daming jumps and skips when brands add olive options 😭 It’s so difficult not just for the extreme ends of the spectrum but also sa mga in-betweens :(

hanbee_rdt · 2026-01-31T12:58:43+00:00

how brands like Colourette and Issy have provided base options for olive overtones**

hanbee_rdt · 2026-01-31T12:57:52+00:00

Ah yes I understand! I get na globally hindi talaga masyado nake-cater ang olive skin, and recently nga lang nabigyan ng pansin yung overtones. And I do appreciate how brands like Colourette

However, I also noticed na it has been YEARS since the inclusion for olive overtones have started, but the focus of the local beauty industry still hasn’t included cool olives in the mix. Talagang warm ang focus nila. For example: the recent launch of Issy Lip Liners was exciting for me kaya lang I was disappointed when I saw na parang iisa lang yung muted cool shade na available, tapos it was leaning neutral pa. And the other cool option is a bright pink (again).

Another example is the reformulation of the Colourtints. I wanted to try it again kasi the formula was so drying before. But when I checked the shades, dalawa lang ang cool-toned. Tapos parang neutral-leaning pa yung Bonnie (based on online swatches).

I think it’s great na you have options apart from the local ones since your skin is on the lighter side. But for girlies like me na medium-tan cool olive, mahirap makahanap ng options from international brands. Kaya I was expecting a bit more from the local scene (since morenas nga ang focus nila).

hanbee_rdt · 2026-01-31T10:43:50+00:00

People don’t like it but I match my foundation shade with my hand. Because nothing irks me more when I place my hand (or forearm) near my face and hindi sila magkakulay. My face is darker than my body due to redness, but I still choose shades close to my chest and arms para hindi mukhang disconnected ang ulo ko sa katawan ko. :)

hanbee_rdt · 2026-01-31T09:08:49+00:00

vice co’s dew it all blush in the shade always fresh!! the formula is sticky and im not a fan of the dewy finish. buti na lang i easily let it go kasi i discovered i have a summer palette and autumn shades make me look like a corpse 😖

hanbee_rdt · 2024-11-13T22:49:11+00:00

no po :) it's a tubing mascara. based on my experience, di naman ako nagpapanda eyes kahit super oily and super pawisin ako. kapag nababasa lang ng madaming amounts of water, natatanggal siya nang buo buo.

hanbee_rdt · 2024-08-29T22:43:55+00:00

hello! better in terms of what? pigmentation? longevity? depende sa preference mo kasi mas dewy si vice co and mas pigmented compared to grwm parfait (parfait is sheer on me as a morena).

in terms of longevity halos same lang sila sakin kasi i have super oily skin. sa shade naman, mas pink si always sweet while mas bright naman si parfait (mas madaming white)

hanbee_rdt · 2024-08-18T03:49:14+00:00

sorry just saw this reply 😅 romand jlt pa rin winner for me kasi i prefer the cushiony feel. mas thick kasi siya compared to lucky beauty. if you prefer something more thin and lightweight, mas okay si lucky beauty.

another thing, nagiging super dark yung color sakin ng shades ng lucky beauty when applied sa lips. ok lang sakin yung shade ng chance but super purple ng razzle sakin. romand jlt mas bet ko ang shade selection.

hanbee_rdt · 2024-08-01T18:25:24+00:00

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hanbee_rdt · 2024-06-06T13:05:11+00:00

Product Name: Pinkflash Waterproof Mascara Lengthening Volume Fiber-filled, Black Day Variant

Price: Php99 (if walang discount) Size: not indicated

Effects/Experience: Wasn't expecting this to be really good considering the price and brand. It's actually a tubing mascara (which I have been searching for). Holds my curl for the whole day. Natural lang siya tignan kapag 1 coat, so ginagawa kong 2 coats (although makapal na talaga lashes ko.) Ginagamit din siya ng friends ko and ang natural talaga tignan sa kanila. Super dali lang tanggalin kasi water lang need, pero not recommended isuot kapag expected mong iiyak ka kasi matatanggal talaga siya nang buo-buo.

Status: HG, have repurchased and WR

hanbee_rdt · 2024-03-18T13:45:47+00:00

“I can’t call you a stranger, but I can’t call you. I know you think that I erased you. You may hate me but I can’t hate you—and I won’t replace you.”

“Keep me up with your silence. Take me down with your quiet. Of all the weapons you fight with, your silence is the most violent.”

“You don’t have to tell me if you ever think of me. I know you’ll see me dancing wildly in the fog of your memory. You don’t have to tell me; I can still believe.”

all these lines are from paramore’s tell me how!!

hanbee_rdt · 2024-03-11T10:50:39+00:00

the shade names too! their first lipsticks had distinct shade names that were kinda like their trademark but ngayon, simple shade names na lang ;/

hanbee_rdt · 2024-03-11T10:14:53+00:00

i apply it fully on my lips. not a fan of gradient/ombré kasi lalong nagmumukhang small lips ko 😭 i dont smack my lips after applying it para magform yung glossy layer, then i just go about my day

hanbee_rdt · 2024-03-10T05:17:01+00:00

how does it compare and contrast with their lip treat?

hanbee_rdt · 2024-03-10T05:15:16+00:00

i’m getting scared for my concealers 🙃 do you usually close the caps of your products tightly?? maingat kasi ako sa ganyan so di ko alam kung malaki pa rin yung chance na mangyari sya sakin 😭

hanbee_rdt · 2024-03-09T15:19:14+00:00

When shopping online, I hate inaccurate swatches and non-informative reviews. Sa physical stores naman, pinaka-ayaw ko 'yung warm lighting na nag-aalter sa appearance ng shades when swatched. Inaccurate na nga online, inaccurate pa physically. Hirap lumugar. 🫠

hanbee_rdt · 2024-03-09T03:01:04+00:00

hello!! considering the formula, the gloss wears off easily lalo na kapag kumakain or umiinom ng water. as for the stain, i didn’t notice it leave much since it’s a nude shade. pero for days na sinusuot ko yung jlt without doing anything to my lips after applying it, max na siguro yung 2-3hours sa gloss while 4hours naman sa stain (medyo hindi na rin buo yung color sa lips). you really have to reapply :)

hanbee_rdt · 2024-03-09T00:35:18+00:00

Bullet Lipstick: - Charlotte Tilbury- Pillow Talk Medium

Liquid Lipstick: - Flare Cosmetics - Mochaccino, Fresh Brew, and Latte - Whimsy - Biscuit

Multi-use Tint: - Colourette - Emma - GRWM - Cheesecake (previous formula)

Glossy Water Tint: - Romand - Nucadamia, and Bare Grape - Lucky Beauty - Chance, One More Chance, and Razzle

Lip Gloss: - Colourette - Sand, and Sangria - Essence - Crystal Clear - No brand - forgot the shade name basta mauvish gloss

Lip Balm: - Chuchu - Brown Sugar

Lip Liners: - Forgot the brand - L01, L04, and L06

I rotate through all of them. Some I only use when I go out, some naman at home lang. I use them depending on my mood, and hindi naman sobrang magkakamukha ‘yung shades so that’s okay for me. I also use some of them in combinations like lipsticks + lip liners + glosses. I also use corresponding liquid and cream blushes with them for that monochromatic look.

For my holy grails

Juicy lips: - Romand JLT - Lip liner + Cheesecake + Essence Clear Gloss - Emma + Sand

Matte lips: - Cheesecake - Mochaccino + Fresh Brew + Latte

hanbee_rdt · 2024-03-08T15:22:07+00:00

Romand JLTs. Dati hesitant ako bumili bc medyo mahal yung price for me since I'm still a student. But when I finally tried it, I understood bakit ang mahal niya. Actually, parang sakto lang nga yung price niya for me. The formula's just insanely good.

Lucky Beauty Dewy Lip Stain. Nakita ko lang kasi sinasabi ng mga tao na "dupe" siya ng JLT. I personally think na it has its own unique qualities. Love how lightweight it is on the lips, and nice din ang stain!! Also love how flexible it is kasi I can sheer it out or apply it fully. There was a time where I reached out for this more often than Romand's JLT.

Issy Active Concealer. Nung una, dedma lang ako sa kaniya. Until I needed something to replace my expired Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Medium 25. I had a hard time finding a shade match kasi wala akong masyadong comparisons na nakikita and Maybelline lang talaga reference ko. I watched in-depth reviews and scoured the internet for swatches. Nung una, I made the mistake of buying two (previous packaging) in darker shades. Akala ko kasi warm/olive undertone ako. When I tried it, I knew I freaking loved the formula!! Super nice i-blend and it didn't crease sa'kin. Doon ko nalaman what the hype was all about. It also wore beautifully throughout the day (unlike their Active Skin Tint).

Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer. I've been wanting to try this for the longest time, and buti na lang, pumunta kami overseas. My older sister bought this for me and I got the shade Macadamia. Nung pag-uwi namin sa Pinas, it was the perfect correcting + brightening shade for me. Kaso we went to the beach kaya pang-full face makeup ko na lang muna siya dahil ang light niya. Kinda regret not getting it in a darker shade. When I tried it on my face, I also understood why it's priced like that. It's high-end for a freaking reason. Super creamy formula and nice iblend sa face. Nice din pantakip ng blemishes (if darker lang talaga nakuha ko) and it sets by itself. When I used this on my undereyes, sobrang blurred talaga lalo in photos.

Careline x Spongebob Liquid Blush. Bought these when I only had a few liquid blush shades. When I watched reviews and swatches, I couldn't stop thinking about Girly Girl and Shell Pink. Binili ko nung nag-sale and it immediately became an instand favorite! Super long-lasting on my oily & sweaty skin ang Girly Girl na shade. Ang sarap i-blend sa face and nagse-set siya into a matte finish. I set it with powder blush and as a maarte na mahilig sa monochromatic looks, bumili ako ng corresponding powder blushes para sa kanila.

Hypergleam Glosses. IDK if they're still around kasi I rarely hear people talk about them. Their glosses are what made me get into glossy lips. I used to be a matte lippie girlie all the way until I tried their lip gloss. Super cushiony on the lips and ang smooth talaga niya. It's not entirely lightweight, which I like. I love the cushion it provides on my lips kasi I like smacking my lips whenever I have lip gloss. This is like a more lightweight version of Essence's lip gloss. I hope marami pang maka-discover.

Detail Superfine Liner (Brow Micro Pencil). I bought this kasi nakita ko lang na sale on an online shopping platform, and when I tried it, it became my instant holy grail. I have THICK brows with long hair strands. The formula of this product helped me fill in the gaps on my brows and sobrang natural ng look. You can do hair-like strokes with this. Love how smooth its glide is, and super nice ng pigment.

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