Collection after collection, Majolica Majorca surprises us with all things dainty, pretty and swoon-worthy. This spring’s collection, Secret Blink, not only celebrates the beautiful churning of the season but also Majolica Majorca’s 10th anniversary. This collection bursts with all things gorgeous not just for us MJ fans but also for our boudoirs and purses.

A whispery song can be heard.
Listen to your heart’s desire.
Once you step into a forbidden place, you are sure not to go back again…and that’s fine.
A secret that nobody knows about except me.
It’s bold and it knows no bounds.
An unforgettable immersion.

Majolica Majorca Secret Blink Collection
collection breakdown after the cut

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I’m beaming ear to ear every time Majolica Majorca sends some love over. Why not when they’re always housed in such pretty packaging? Case point:

my first MM package
March 2011

Sugary Trap
April 2011

Last Monday, over dinner at Geisha, the usual suspects and I received this gorg black satin box from Cathy of Majolica Majorca. I couldn’t wait to hurry home to snap away and play with the new beauty candy that came with it the moment I Instagrammed (@phoebeannramos) + tweet (@phoebeann) the photo below. Imagine the torture I had to deal with considering I had to wait for 12 more hours (I had work after dinner) before unboxing!

The moment I got home, I didn’t take my sweet time unboxing Majolica Majorca’s 35th chapter aka. Circus Ecstasy. I just pulled the tassle, took a quick snap and unwrapped the red wrapper like a mad woman!

Is this unboxing routine killing you? When I started this blog my inspiration was nothing but the sheer experience of unwrapping what I shopped for, what I worked hard for. I hope I’m able to send some of the thrill your way! :)

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Two days late for the party but  — trick or treat! :) Our company recently had a trick or treat feat for the kids and I can’t wait to show you what made my look an absolute win (IMO at least!).

I was tasked to be Maganda from the local folklore Malakas at Maganda. There’s absolutely no way I will dress up in just leaves (que horror!) at work reason why I put 100% effort to look the part instead. LOL I was given a sample of LANEIGE Snow BB Soothing Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++ in SAND BEIGE and using it for a couple of days made me think that it’s *hands down* the best base I could use for my look since it’s never matte yet never too wet and dewy. It’s also very photogenic yet never gives off a white or gray cast.

LANEIGE Snow BB Soothing Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++
Php 1950 (1 compact with 2 refills)

Bright and Clear Whitening Care + Strong Sunscreen Effect
Contains White Plus Renew Complex™, the major ingredient of Laneige White Plus Renew, for bright and clear skin. Moreover, its SPF 50+ PA+++ formula blocks UV rays even under strong sunlight.

Long-lasting Makeup
High molecules strong against sweat and sebum form a network to create an elastic barrier on the surface of makeup to hold makeup and UV screen on for a long time. Also, highly elastic cushion powder holds up the makeup barrier that can easily be collapsed by sweat and sebum for long-lasting makeup even with one layer.

Refreshing and Cooling Sensation
The refreshing soothing sensation that you can feel on your skin reduces the skin temperature to refresh your skin after it has been fatigued by heat. The soothing sensation is best in hot and humid environments and allows you to refresh when correcting makeup.

Natural and Clean Skin Tone
The spherical powder with similar refraction rate as the skin controls oil absorption and light diffusion to prevent excess shine and creates a natural and clean skin tone with medium coverage.

LANEIGE Snow BB Soothing Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++ in SAND BEIGE

How to use:

1. Apply onto puff and smooth along the texture of skin. Then, pat to increase adherence. Apply another layer to improve coverage.

2. If there is no more content after you press the cushion with your finger, it means that the product is finished. Replace with a refill.

Always recap after use. If it is not stored covered, helpful moisturizers and other ingredients can evaporate to shrink the contents.

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Please pardon the cheesy, pun intended title. *grins* I was scouring over different words and phrases and ended up with “browmance” because I thought this post is nothing but all about my love towards my favourite eyebrow products.

shu uemura hard formula in WALNUT
MAC Impeccable Brow Pencil in TAUPE
Shiseido Eyebrow Pencil in BROWN (available in Japan)
Majolica Majorca Brow & Lash Colorist in BR555
Charm Dream Brow Duo
Make Up For Ever Waterproof Eyebrow Corrector in 0

These are my absolute can’t live withouts when it comes to my eyebrows. I may let them go every so often but that’s just because of the shade (sometimes my hair’s borderline dirty blonde making these colours too dark). I love all of them to bits because they do the job plus stay on until I remove them at the end of the day. Tried, tested and abused — they outlast water (“bagyo-proof” as a friend called it), sweat and (eep!) facial oil.

shu uemura hard formula in WALNUT
MAC Impeccable Brow Pencil in TAUPE
Shiseido Eyebrow Pencil in BROWN

In a nutshell, here are my 2 cents on the products above:

• shu uemura hard formula in WALNUT — Most economical! It took me almost 3 years to use up one pencil considering I used it daily.
• MAC Impeccable Brow Pencil in TAUPE — Great for Asian skin tones + brown hair. No red undertones too!
• Shiseido Eyebrow Pencil in BROWN — Hands down: my best bet when I need to wear full and natural looking brows. Too bad it’s not locally available.
• Majolica Majorca Brow & Lash Colorist in BR555 — Save version of MAC Brow Set in Girl Boy (only Php 595!). If you find it too dark, go for the vanilla shade.
• Charm Dream Brow Duo — I use this to groom my brows & lashes and to apply the MUFE WEC.
• Make Up For Ever Waterproof Eyebrow Corrector in 0 — My favourite brow product esp. when I go red or brunette. Used daily, refill tube should last you somewhere between 12-18 months.

Swatch love time! Do note that the shu uemura hard formula only “works” when run over brows. It took me 20 lines to get some colour on my arm!

swatched under the shade, natural light
left-right
shu uemura hard formula in WALNUT
MAC Impeccable Brow Pencil in TAUPE
Shiseido Eyebrow Pencil in BROWN
Majolica Majorca Brow & Lash Colorist in BR555
Make Up For Ever Waterproof Eyebrow Corrector in 0

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My friend’s trying to cast me in this video game (!!!) she’s creating and I had to create a quick look (for her portfolio) aligned with sweet cupcakes and skulls. It’s a GP game and wrath and blood aside, I ended up with this peg to draw inspiration from:

source

It’s been a while since I’ve played with colour and extensions and I thought it would be rad to do a look I used to rock a lot before.

ihazbadhairday

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Our friends from Guerlain Philippines recently sent me this beautiful, limited edition lipstick called Rose Ensoleille (73) from the Rouge G Pink Collection. This shade’s released early this year in time for spring.

tester/sample packaging

actual packaging

Neiman Marcus says:

At the first click, the case reveals a stunning mirror, a promise of your own personal luxury, and then an exceptional lipstick nestled within the case.

An exceptional accessory, Rouge G de Guerlain surpasses mere Beauty with a breathtaking formula. A precious ruby powder interacts with daylight to reveal spectacular radiance unachieved to date.

At the first contact, lips are immediately defined, smoothed, plumped and hydrated.

As an ode to the color pink, four new glamorous shades have been created this spring! Your lips will be left radiant and as soft as a flower petal.

The Rouge G Pink Collection comes in four Limited Edition Shades: 72 Rose Innocent, 73 Rose Ensoleille, 74 Rose Piquant, 75 Rose Barbare.

Does it live up to its promises? YES. It’s one of those perfect my lips but better (MLBB) lippies in town. It’s super hydrating, has zero drag, and decently pigmented. It lasts through light breakfast on me. The only con I can think of is the price — it’s Php 2500 a pop. I’ll definitely get the lipstick again but I have to sacrifice a few cups of fancy coffee. :)

My earring’s about to fall! heehee

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Just when we thought nothing could be sweeter than last year’s Sugary Trap, Majolica Majorca recently launched Psychedelicious in Hong Kong the same day the Majolica Majorca Evangelist was announced. Six potential candidates from Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand took an intensive training in their hopes of becoming the brand’s Evangelist. Take a peek at the beauty school slash candy affair plus of course the items from the Psychedelicious Summer 2012 collection.

Welcome to the Majolica Majorca Evangelist School.

my kind of a desserts bar

The Majolica Majorca Summer 2012 Psychedelicious collection upclose:

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Cheeks blushed and lips are as red as a ripe fruit. She looks at others with breathtakingly beautiful big eyes.
She knows how to trick them crazy and make them fall in love.
Yes. She is the Protean Joker who has the wild cards of love.

With spring and summer on a limbo, Majolica Majorca’s put up a trio of treats for all of us:

MAJOROMANTICA – Secret Joker, PhP 995

Bring out your inner “girl” with just one drop of this Protean magical aphrodisiac – A secret joker, which expresses the dual nature of a girl’s personality.

Rich fragrance and blends in to the skin well.
Floral & Oriental fragrance that brings out a feeling of a girl’s dual personality – cute and mature.

Think of this whimsical bottle as your sweet and floral go-to scent this time of the year. Not too sweet, not to saucy. Perfect for both day and night.

Limited Edition: BLOOD ON — for Cheeks and Lips, PhP 495

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Remember how I gushed about the Majolica Majorca Perfect Automatic Liner last year (review here)?

I finally caved in and got the other six colours. *happy kitty dance*

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Dark yet Clean. Mysterious yet Gorgeous.

Honey Pump Gloss NEO in Lace & Secretly. Lash Expander Frame Plus in Blue Black. Dress Glove Cream.
Yes, that’s a gorgeous “glass slipper” pin beside the hand cream!

I’ve gone NUTS over Majolica Majorca‘s Glass Trick Collection! I’ve been babbling about it left and right just because it’s that fantastic! I just hoarded on the Honey Pump Gloss NEO for my nieces and younger cousins because I want to give them the gift of plump and photogenic kissers (I think the intricate mix of shimmer tones are to take credit for that) this holiday season. I’ve been slathering on the Dress Glove Cream like silly because it smells SO good! There’s slight shimmer in it too making light diffuse beautifully off my hands making it ever so slightly look younger. The LE Lash Expander Frame Plus? It’s my HG mascara. ’nuff said.

The Glass Trick Collection is now available for a limited time at your favourite Majolica Majorca counters nationwide.