Posted in Make up finds, Minerals Make Up

Choseday Tuesday featuring Ellana Cosmetics

Happy Tuesday Everyall!

Wow, time seems to fly specially when the year comes to a half. It’s still vivid on my mind the aims and dreams of putting up this blog. One of these is to feature our local brands make-up and skincare wise. I was longing for that dream that these products will be recognize globally and that they’ll get full exposure for the others to patronize.
I dedicate this week to give focus to make up and skincare brands that I believe in. Starting off with Ellana Minerals Cosmetics.

The name Ellana means “light” or “bright” in Greek origin. A perfect name for what make up should be – light and easy on the skin, giving its users a sheer and natural glow.
  Ellana is a Philippine brand and among the first to offer mineral make up in the Philippines. Our ingenuity and creativity helped us create quality products that are comparable to global brands but only at a fraction of its priceg We commit to use naturally derived ingredients in our products.

I first seen Ellana from a famous local beauty vlogger. It was the hype then of minerals make up so having this brand locally produced piqued my interest. What I specifically liked about them when you visit their site is that they’ll let you know of which skin type you belong so matching of foundations, concealers and lipsticks won’t be difficult. It is a big plus for me for honestly, I sometimes slack on using the ideal color of foundation to use specially if I love the brand. My bad.
You got to check also your skin type in which they could recommend what blend of foundation is for you. Honestly, I never knew that there is such kind for foundations.
In their Quick & Easy Beautorial is a chart in which for starters is a great guide. Upon determining your skin tone, an appropriate shade of foundation from their line is recommended. They also got to state their shade counterpart from imported brands which I’m quite amazed. And for further knowledge they got to explain the usage of the foundation, the benefits it could give. It also further explains how it is used, what can it do and what to expect inside the product. Everything is really of handy for those of us who wants to achieve the right look, guiding us in knowing our right skintone is a must.
Upon checking, I belong to the Light Warm Tones
and here are their recommendation.
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Also included in their line are products for the Cheeks/Lips, Eyeshadows, Brushes. For those of you who wishes for great deals. they also offer Beauty Bundles But the best of all is that you could avail for samples of mineral foundations in 11 kinds all in .1-.2g each. All you need to do is sign up and pay for the shipping fee.
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From their bestsellers is the Ultimate Pressed Mineral Foundation which contains Kaolin Clay which is best for oil/acne prone skin helping to control oil production. As this also best explains why you’re looking fresh all day. One blogger even attest that it’s much better than of a leading imported competitor as it sits well with your sunblock without worrying of any breakouts.
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The Make it Lasts Make Up Primer that gives a velvety texture much similar to Hourglass Viel Mineral Primer
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Ellana Minerals Cosmetics is also available in four leading stores and for those who wishes to place their orders at the comfort of their homes just visit their website here. They also offer shipment for international orders.
Ellana Minerals are formulated without Parabens, Binders, fillers or any synthetic chemicals. The products are tested by and on its co-founder and chemist and is 100% free from animal testing.

Posted in Blogger Award

The Beauty Blogger Award

Monday greatness everyone!

This the last of the award installment post that I had from my dear Fivezero, for those of you who hasn’t known yet, she has a wide collection of nail polishes that most of us dream of. My deep appreciation and gratitude for being selfless and letting us shine.

Rules for the Beauty Blogger Award

  • State the name of the blogger who nominated you
  • Make up 15 fashion or beauty questions for your nominees to answer
  • Answer the 15 questions you were given
  • Nominate 15 people for the award
  • List 10 random facts about you
  • The people you nominate have to have less than 200 followers
  • Let the people you nominated know they were nominated
  • And the questions:

    1. Tell me your all time favorite blush, brand and shade?

    Does Cheek Tint count because my go to blush would be Ever Bilena Lip & Cheek Tint

    2. What’s your perfect transition shade in terms of eye shadow, brand and shade?

    I don’t use eyeshadow on a daily basis but if there’s a need to glam up, the MAC Eyeshadow Wonder Woman edition is what I always use. I just play between the colors, no particular fave. image 3. What is your current go to handbag/tote/crossbody?

    I’ve been wanting to own a Philip 2.2 handbag (have to set this dream aside for awhile) so when I spotted this shoulder bag at a mall, I didn’t take chances. It’s a cute close to version, so there. image 4. Do you have favorite sandals/wedges?

    A tan colored gladiator with studs on the ankle cuff that I bought from SoFab two years ago. As much I want to share it with you, i’m embarassed of how my footmarks stained the foot bed making it too gross to look at.

    5. What’s your favorite fragrance/perfume for summer

    Aside from The Body Shop Madagascar Vanilla that I pull out every summer, an additional new favorite would be Bouquet Agrumes by Jeanne en Provence It’s a sunny bouquet of citrus fruits and the refreshing scent pretty much reminds me of Dolce en Gabanna. image 6. What eyeshadow are you currently reaching for the most?

    As stated on # 2, I have no particular eyeshadow but i’ve been eyeing Ever Bilena Eyeshadow Sunset Cafe to have. image 7. Do you have a favorite brow product?

    Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Kit has been a favorite ever since. It’s my hands steady bff.

    image 8. What nail polish are your toes currently rocking?
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    Etude House Sweet Recipe Ice Cream Nail Polish in Choco Mint.

    9. What’s your favorite hairstyle for summer?

    Pony tail and Messy bun

    10. What lipstick are you itching to rock this summer, brand & shade?

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    LA Splash Lip Couture in Latte Confession

    11. Gimme a description of your perfect summer night outfit

    A tattered jeans, white v-neck shirt, pair of chucks and a statement watch.

    12. How do you apply your foundation, beauty blender, foundation brush? Have a specific brand and brush?
    Ellana foundation brush.

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    13. What tool do you curl/wave your hair.

    None

    14. Do you have a favorite song for when you are doing your make up or getting ready

    Random. If I feel the vibe I turn on the music.

    15. What clothing item did you last purchase?

    I bought this peach top from a thrift shop. image On my 15 Questions since this becoming lengthy, I decided to pass on this to my 15 lovelies

    ririereirei

    apark01

    Yazzi

    Kionawiliamson

    MacElina

    allaboutleanne

    zoya

    sara

    oliveaolive

    sam

    FilipinosInsideOut

    I already posted the interesting facts about me from prior award here It didn’t hit 10 though but I feel that it pretty much completes the list. Thanks every ALL for taking time knowing me.:)😘