One of Avon’s recently launched make up is their first ever 100% natural lipstick – Avon Smooth Minerals lipstick. I still have not tried this out for myself but am looking forward to go grab myself a shade or two.
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Avon Smooth Minerals Lipstick
Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Foundation now available via Tamera Online
Now here is something I would like to road test myself – Elizabeth Arden’s Flawless Finish Foundation! I have read reviews raving about its airbrush effect, flawless blended skin, excellent buildable coverage with sun protection too. I hope to be able to catch a local review of this. As with the vast of other foundations, it has got to be perfect for Asian skin and can endure the humidity of our climate to fully appreciate it.
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Makeup school search
Kikay Corner is in search for a good makeup school to attend in the coming months. When I tried to search the internet a few local based school came up plus real good ones in new orleans la. Too bad I missed a couple of events that sponsored on basic makeup application. But I really hope to go beyond basics, hence the search. Any personal recommendations?
Beware of Mineral Makeup (with Asbestos) from South Korea
An article from cosmetic news reported a mineral make up brand in Korea containing the very toxic asbestos that claim the lives of patients that acquired cancer because of the said mineral. Yes, asbestos is a natural occurring mineral. But there is no way it should be included in any cosmetic product.
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Kikay Corner’s Organic Thanakha Online Store is Now Officially Open
Please click this link to go directly to KIKAY CORNER’S ORGANIC THANAKHA ONLINE STORE.
Kikay Corner is now proud to be an official distributor of Organic THANAKHA. Thanakha is an all in one skin care product that is therapeutic, an agent of restoration and a protects against harmful sun damage.
Feel free to email KikayCorner at kikay@kikaycorner.net. Retail price is PhP750 or USD$17. Payment via G-Cash, Bank Deposit (BDO or BPI) or PayPal. Kikay Corner delivers Organic Thanakha to anywhere in the Philippines via Air21 (shipping fee @ P80) and internationally via Fedex (shipping cost will depend on your location)
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Eyeshadow Primers for Oily Lids
If you happen to be one of those who have combination skin, then chances are, your lids are two of the oiliest facial spots. The trouble with having oily lids is the persistent creasing of any type of eyeshadow that you apply. Even the supposedly crease proof ones fail to deliver.
You really do not have to endure all this creasy problem. There are a handful of eye products for those who have oily lids problem. It is up to you if you would like to experiment on other eyeshadow primers, but if you’d rather not take chances, grab a stick of Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. It currently retails for $16. You have to make sure though, to apply powder shadow instead of cream shadow, over the primer. Cream shadows will still tend to trigger creasing, for obvious reasons.
YSL Matt Foundation from My Beauty Loot
A couple of weeks back, my dear friend, Frances gave me this beauty loot! Thanks, Frances! Now I’m out to find out how to use all these pretty things. Practice makes perfect. 
I usually just use face powder, lipstick, brow pencil and I’m good to go. Now, we wouldn’t wanna waste all these pricey beauty stuff, do we?
I actually have started using the YSL Matt Touch Foundation and I am so loving it! I haven’t been big on foundations, really. The few times I wore foundation were during special occasions and they were always done by a pro. I remember buying one, but never got around to using it! It was too complex, I thought. This one is just too easy to apply and no caking at all! I usually get ready even before the hubby is. This means I do everything in a jiff and I really don’t like having to spend long hours in front of the mirror. Now, I wonder why I never got myself a matt foundation. It is so fun applying it, it feels so smooth to the touch after application and it lasts and lasts! Best of all, I am so glad that Frances gave me just the right shade. I am so thrilled, I think I’m ready to throw all those mineral stuff ideals. Maybe until I actually use something better than this. 
Here’s the blurb from YSL web page: SPF 10 Matt Touch Foundation’s smoothing, silky-soft texture caresses the skin with a sublime and long-lasting radiant matt finish. The white water lily extract associated with anti-shine sebo-sponges purifies and controls excess oil, and the star radiance booster pigments conceal imperfections and illuminate the complexion. The skin’s texture is refined, the skin is pure, neat and fresh. The complexion is beautifully radiant while remaining perfectly matt. With MATT TOUCH FOUNDATION, you can let your complexion enjoy the incredible sensation of a matt and long-lasting veil of even color.
MATT TOUCH FOUNDATION
Oil-Free Foundation
Curious Over Victoria’s Secret Pink
Victoria’s Secret Pink Collection got me curious. Have not tried any from the collection but this Tinted Balms look really interesting. Have a handful of favorite scents from VS, but have not really tried their cosmetic collection. For those who have that might chance upon this site, how do you find it?
The blurb from their site:
Tinted Lip Balm
Get an extra soft and sweet pout with these hydrating, flavored lip balms. From early classes to late, late nights, one swipe adds the perfect hint of color. Domestic.
Trying Out a Local Pressed Powder
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I should say that T.LeClerc in Banane so far is the best face powder for me. But being the adventurous me and a cheapskate at that, I chanced upon this
Ever Bilena Pro Translucent Face Powder in Ivory Lite, when I was doing my grocery shopping the other day. I just thought it was just around $4 (give or take), and with my T. LeClerc compact getting more than halfway empty, I should really be looking for a replacement. (a cheaper one as a mental note). If you would swing around so it goes… you will understand why. It so looks like a local Clinique loose powder which is translucent as well. I have been using Clinique for years until I used Le Clerc. I couldn’t wait to get home to try this. First application turned me off. The scent is that of a strong cheap face powder (as expected). Nothing of the pricey brands have that kind of scent. Okay, the first turn off can be negotiable. I am actually willing to try it further if it does what it says it does. Translucent finish, check. I will let you know how it delivers.
Eye Brow Pencil
Another one of my make up essentials is an eyebrow pencil. As opposed to most girls needing to pluck wayward hairs around their brow area, this girl right here is in need more of drawing brows over her real pair because her brows are just too thin.
I would have to say though, that it was only until I was actually in college that I have learned how to draw brows and even then, I was still experimenting on the right liner. Being on a college student’s allowance then, I started off with the local brands and when I had extra I tested those imported ones.
Since my primary make up essentials are composed of just these three: eyebrow pencil, lipstick and pressed powder, I searched for the best brand and would always, ALWAYS. Did I just say always? Okay, point made… always end up just getting those liners stock in my make up kit. Most of them might as well rot for years inside the bag, used only a couple of times? And my reason is not because I am too shopaholic for make up finds, but rather, there was just no liner that delivered the way it should. This is why the quest did not end until I encountered Koshize Eye Liner.
This is why I was made a believer and thus I signed up to become a member to get discounts on all those fab make up, bags and fashion stuff! I don’t splurge, as I have always emphasized, I happen to believe I am who you can call a practical kikay. If I would need to buy a make up to replenish my old one, then I might as well buy the best brand for each kind.
And even as my commitment stands to be honest in the reviews that I make, if I need to be brutal about it, so be it. So allow this to be as loud as a Voice Broadcast as I rave about how I love the liner. But what I hate (strong word, but fitting) about the brand is their lipsticks contain tons of lead. I had my first purchase tested and I did not buy another after that. So the lipstick is crap, so that’s out. I am sticking with my all natural lipstick, but the liner is fab!