Amazing Find: Flat Top Brush from Landmark

Today, I'll share with you my favorite makeup brush as of the moment. I love it so much, I want to buy a backup for when (1) it goes on sale or (2) when I go to the mall again, whichever comes first! :D

Flat Top Brush from Landmark

When I attended the Ellana event, the owner let me try their products using a flat top brush. I was willing to buy the same brush right then and there, since it was so awesome in picking up the pigments of mineral makeup, but unfortunately the brush has been discontinued and is already out of stock!

My mini-heartbreak led me to Landmark in Trinoma, and so I bought this one instead! It's not the Artist Studio brush everyone's raving about. This one has no brand, but that doesn't stop me from loving it just the same.

This brush has very soft bristles, and the density is just right. It does not bleed or shed when you wash it.

I actually love using this with either loose or pressed powder makeup. It buffs the product well into my skin, and produces a soft finish every time. ♥

Price: P139.75

Available at Landmark Trinoma and Makati

Do you also get your brushes from Landmark? :D

Love,

Helen

Retractable Makeup Brush from Landmark

I am very fond of the makeup brushes in Landmark. I first got hold of my Jenny powder/blush brush (P139.75) way back in 2011, and I am still using it until now. It's still soft, fluffy, and never scratchy. Then when I needed a more compact brush I can bring around for touchups, I got a vegan retractable makeup brush (P89.75) last year, similar to what Suesh sells for P550.00! This one is less dense, hence is best used just for blush. I think that even cheap (but soft) makeup brushes as these can lasts for years with proper care.

Retractable Makeup Brush from Landmark (P139.75)

My new purchase would have to be my favorite. It's a shiny black retractable makeup brush that's so soft, thick, and dense. It's perfect for powder or blush application. Since it's sturdy and retractable, I can bring it anywhere without fear of it getting ruined or dirty in my bag. I actually like it more than my previous retractable brush because this one is more fluffy but still compact.

If you liked this, make sure to buy ASAP, as stocks do run out fast, and it takes a long time before it becomes available again. This is the very reason why I bought it even if I didn't really need a new makeup brush. I just couldn't resist.

Do you also buy makeup brushes from Landmark? Which one is your favorite?

Love,

Helen

Kikay Haul + New Shade of Etude House Bubble Hair Color

Last weekend I did a beauty haul where I replenished some of my skincare must-haves. These are actually repurchases of my stash at home. Here's what I got!

Etude House Bubble Hair Coloring in Gold Blonde (P398.00)

I got shocked (in a nice way) when I saw this in Etude House! I hesitated buying it at first because I don't want yellow hair, but then realized that it was impossible for my dark hair to turn into a Gold Blonde, so I went back for it the next day. Good thing it was still in stock. They also had a new shade named Mocha Pink, but it went out of stock after less than a week they appeared on display (according to the SA). Etude House Bubble Hair Coloring in Mocha Pink and Gold Blonde retails at P398.00, versus the old shades that are at P378.00 each.

Etude House Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam in Green Tea (P148.00)

This is my favorite facial wash (as of now). I've finished a big tube of this, and this one is my second tube of the same variant. I don't plan on changing variants anytime soon since this one in Green Tea works well for me.

Snoe Star Night Star Bright Night Perfecting Toner (P179.00)

I visited the Snoe stall in Landmark Trinoma and I loved how friendly the SAs (Andi and Jessica) are. Their names are so cute, parang DJs Andi and Jessica lang from the radio. I bought this toner as a backup since my first bottle is almost finished. (Watch out for the upcoming review!)

Belo Essentials SunExpert Face Cover SPF 40 (P299.75)

My everyday face sunblock. It's non-greasy and my oily skin agrees with it. No breakouts here!

Vegan Retractable Makeup Brush from Landmark (P89.75)

These ones are not mine, but for my officemates. They loved how nice and soft the brush is so they asked me to buy them some the next time I go to Landmark. (Well, I am almost always in Trinoma so that was easy.)

So that was my kikay haul! Shopping makes me feel good and gives me a high. Haha! Have you done any hauls lately?

Love,

Helen

Save vs. Spend: Vegan Retractable Makeup Brush

Here's another makeup brush feature! I'm totally obsessed with super soft makeup brushes. I've been looking for a retractable blush brush for the longest time, and I saw this in Landmark (the same place where I got my super soft Jenny brush). This one is as soft as my Jenny brush, but smaller and less dense.

 

 

The rose-colored metal casing is sleek and semi-matte. The bristles of this brush is synthetic (hence vegan) and is super duper soft.

This retractable brush is priced at P90.00 in Landmark Trinoma. There's a smaller version of this brush, but this size is the most ideal for me when it comes to applying blush.

This feature is Save vs. Spend because I saw the exact same brush being sold in Suesh for P550.00. I'm not kidding when I said that they were exactly the same (because the one from Suesh has no branding whatsoever). I saw it in Suesh Trinoma and in Suesh's Facebook page.

"Now Available! Your favorite powder/blush retractable brush goes VEGAN!
Price: P 550"

If you want to get this vegan (synthetic) retractable makeup brush, you know exactly where to go.

Love,

Helen

Meet Jenny

I can't believe that I just met Jenny! If you're wondering who she is, she's my new makeup brush which I got at Landmark Trinoma. My search for a soft blush brush started when I began to use Human Nature's Mineral Blush (which I will talk about in a separate post). If I were to use an all good blush, might as well find an all good brush!

I got Jenny's name from its handle!

This synthetic brush is so soft, if feels like a dream when I use it and I can't help but sweep it over my hand over and over again. But then again, if I do that, I must clean it again and again. This brush can be used as powder and/or blush brush. I got it at a steal - P139.75 (plus 10% off because of the Landmark Cosmetics Fair last October). When I checked back in Landmark Trinoma recently, Jenny was always out of stock! So next time you see her, don't let her slip away, okay? This brush is definitely backup worthy and worth every single centavo.

Love,
Helen