Clinique Lash Power Mascara

What Clinique says:

Mascara with staying power. Vows to look pretty for 24 hours without a smudge or smear. Lasts through rain, sweat, humidity, tears. Yet the formula removes easily with warm water. Unique brush reaches and beautifully lengthens even the tiniest lashes. Ophthalmologist Tested.

Mascara review time! ^.^

I got Clinique Lash Power trial size mascara at Sasa in Hong Kong for HK$22

I didn't know Clinique mascaras are made in Japan!

I got it in Black Onyx

Here's how the wand looks like; it seems like a regular wand for me but it sure does the trick in coating the lashes uniformly.

Here's my curled lashes without mascara

Here's my curled lashes coated with Clinique Lash Power Mascara

I really like this mascara for casual days if you want a natural look, it does not flake even if you rub your eyes but it is amazing that this goes off with warm water, no need to rub your eyes with make up remover. My lashes are short and thin to begin with so any mascara would make me a happy girl, haha! Volume and length wise, it fares well enough if you want to achieve a natural look but if you want to be more dramatic, Majolica Majorca is your good bet. 

I usually use this when I go out but once it runs dry I'll go back to my ever reliable Majolica Majorca, the only con I can see is that my curl droops down even if I just coat my lashes once. 

Where I've Been to These Past Few Days

Wooh! It's been very hot and humid these past few days. Sometimes it's not the heat that's bothersome but the high humidity level we have here in the Philippines that's unhealthy and uncomfortable. 

We went somewhere very near to the beach in Subic but we didn't get to go to the beach, it did brought me to tears because the last time I went to the beach was more than 10 years ago. 

We had to cancel it so we would make it to the US warship tour (which doesn't interest me) but invitation to highly restricted areas comes once or twice in a lifetime. 

We aren't really allowed to take photos but one of the head gave us the liberty to do so.

I have a lot more photos but as courtesy I'd restrict releasing so much especially those taken inside the captain's room and other control rooms which are awesome! That's all I can say. My lips are sealed =p

But I think these harmless fun facts won't hurt:

It's like a whole new city inside, you'll get lost very easily.

They have a nice hospital inside complete with ICU section

They also have morgues inside, it's creepy but I think it's very very cool and considerate because I get the point if you're away for months from the land and you suddenly die, they give due care and respect to the dead who did great service to their country. 

They have a library and computer room where the crew can use the computers to get in touch with their loved ones. 

They have barbershops too, but I wonder if there's a salon for the women because I saw a lot of women too.

They have Vendo machines but you have to use an issued card in order to buy- meaning no outsiders could get to use the Vendo.

What's cool is that their Vendo sells everything from chips to toothbrush but of course these are in separate Vendo machines. 

They get TV signals especially the Manny Pacquiao fights in live streaming.

Food and drinks are great- The head was hospitable and we were invited to eat and drink to get the experience of being part of the US Navy but we didn't get a lot since we're not really doing anything to benefit from the US taxpayers' money. I see how Philippine politicians pocket the taxpayers' money without doing much service to the county and how we taxpayers suffer so it's not right to do it to other people when you know how it feels to be robbed. 

I love the trip but I would love to go to the beach, still. 

I didn't get to put on make up that day because I thought we were going to the beach when they canceled it when we're leaving the house. Good thing I brought my Jill Stuart Day Care Essence with SPF30, Kanebo powder, Clinique lipgloss and Kiehl's lipbalm so I'm pretty much all set.

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LBC shipment has arrived last Monday! ^.^ Another reason for being busy sending packages.

I've been double wrapping everything especially Alice in Wonderland because I want them to arrive in the safest condition possible. I enjoyed wrapping one in bubble wrap because it's so plump you can already use it as a pillow :)) You almost can't see through due to the layers of bubble wrap and extra styro lining inside.

This package has arrived just tonight to it's lucky and nice owner in Baguio City ^.^ 

Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Raspberry

What Clinique Says:

Lip balm with a colourful twist. Luscious, high-gloss shades treat your most undermoisturized skin to soothing shine. Instantly relieve dryness, protect with antioxidants and more.

Coverage: Sheer

Benefits: Moisturizing

Raspberry A bright punch of sheer cherry red

Finish: Non-Shimmer

Colour Group: Pinks

Today's review would be about Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss

I got a trial size of 7ml in Sasa Hongkong for HK$25

I believe this is awfully a lot already because I can't seem to finish off all my glosses.

The applicator is the flat slanted type but since this is a trial size it's a bit smaller than the standard ones. Cute!

At first I thought this was a scented gloss because of the variant name Raspberry but this turns out to be simply fragrance free which is extra tender love and care for your lips.

Here's a swatch of Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Raspberry

It goes on very sheer actually and there would be slight tinge of pink color that's enough to give you a healthy dewy look.

Here's another swatch on my lips

I love the high gloss shine- it looks like water reflecting but it's not so sticky like other gloss I've tried- it's actually quite smooth and silky. As the name of the gloss states, this is a superbalm as it provides a surge of moisture to your lips. 

The Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss lasts looonnngggg! I can't emphasize how long lasting this is- it can go on for 4-6 hours while eating which is long enough for me because nothing really lasts that long enough.

Another swatch from another angle

I usually don't find myself attracted to make up brands that don't have cutesy packaging- that's why I love Jill Stuart so much, but Clinique is an exception because of the superb quality products that's sure worth your hard earned money. 

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My prayers go to Taiwan especially in Kaohsiung City where they have been rattled by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake and Bon told me in Taipei it's around 3 magnitude. It's so scary because there are a lot of tall buildings and condimiums in Taiwan- who wouldn't be scared if you're living on top and then suddenly an earthquake hits you?

It's also scary for us in the Philippines because Kaohsiung is very very near to us- it's accessible if we travel to Batanes- I've heard you can almost swim going to Kaohsiung Taiwan if you're in Batanes, haha! Of course it's safer to travel to Taiwan by boat but I'm not sure if the immigration would deport you back to the Philippines. But, the point is we should be prepared now; who knows when we'll be rattled by an earthquake?

More Hong Kong Beauty Finds

I'd like to share with you girls what I have hoarded from Hong Kong and post the price list for references too, hope it helps those who are going to Hong Kong! ^.^

All these are just trial size I bought from Sasa, most of the time trial sizes lasts me for 3-4 months already

Clinique Moisture Surge HK$32

Clinique Lash Power Mascara HK$22

Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss HK$25

Ah... My favorite haul! ^.^ MAC and Shu Uemura- two of my favorite brands side by side

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil HK$389 in Colourmix

MAC 188 brush HK$300

MAC 224 brush HK$230

MAC brush cleaner HK$100

MAC eye shadow goldmine HK$130

Tadaah! MAC's Magic Mirth and Mischief poster, it's just a freebie in MAC counter in Elements Mall

I've been wanting Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer because of my dry flaky skin

Been using Vaseline Hand and Nail cream, makes my nails very strong so when I want to grow long nails I use this to strengthen my digits

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer HK$245 in Colourmix

Vaseline Hand and Nail Cream HK$9 in Wellcome, it's HK$16 in the airport

Lancome's Bi-Facil eye make up remover! I was searching for L'oreal's eye make up remover but I got Lancome instead! ^.^

Lancome Bi-Facil HK$138 in Colourmix

Shiseido eye lash curler from Bonjour, I think HK and Philippine's Shiseido rubber pad is just the same so I'm searching Taiwan's rubber pad which is very very good huhu ='(

Shiseido eye lash curler HK$65 in Bonjour

Freebie! A Marc Jacobs make up pouch for promotion, it's very simple design wise

A formal mascara guard, I've been using a Kamiseta clothes tag as my mascara guard, it works well but I want to try using a real mascara guard too

Kai Mascara Guard HK$29 in Sasa

Mentholatum Acnes Oil Control Film, I love using the facial wash version because it cleared my skin up- permanently! ^.^ I might as well try their oil control film

Mentholatum Acnes Oil Control Film HK$16 each in Bonjour

Tomorrow's post will be the clothes haul I got from Hong Kong ^.^ Can't wait to share it with you girls!

Hong Kong Haul Preview

I'm back! And with me are the hauls I got from Hong Kong.

I primarily love Hong Kong for their super delicious siu ngo or roasted goose; others call it Peking Duck but siu ngo is totally different from duck and there's no direct translation to siu ngo, if you want to taste better Peking Duck just tell them Siu Ngo and they'll give you goose instead of duck, dip it in plum sauce and it's gonna be heaven. I also love La-a po which is salted or daing duck rice in hot pot; the aroma is like heaven! I love eating the burnt rice sticked to the pot because it's the tastiest part of the meal, just poke your chopstick on the pot and mix tutong with the rice simmered in La-a's aroma. La-a tastes the best in winter season because it needs to be dried in a naturally cool temperature. Enough of this food talk I'm getting hungry again!

Don't be fooled though, I'm not rich haha! I know the haul looks crazy but some of it are freebie such as the Lola by Marc Jacobs make up pouch from Spring Magazine- a nice Hong Kong lady who's selling magazines on the streets told me (translation courtesy of my father who didn't teach me to speak Cantonese huhu) a lot of young Hong Kong women are finding magazines with the Marc Jacobs pouch and she just has one copy left. I didn't pick it up. I got this one from the Hong Kong International Airport.

Most of the high end products you see I got it for a bargain; most of it are half the price here in the Philippines. Where in the Philippines would you see boxes of Lancome products sold on the streets? Sasa, Colour Mix and Bonjour does display them on the streets.  I got Lancome eye make up remover, Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil and Kiehl's in Colour Mix.

I love going to Hong Kong Disneyland because it's near and I don't have to walk a lot to enjoy the theme park. Usually I don't buy souvenirs from Hong Kong Disneyland unless it is something useful so I got three adorable hair accessory and a make up pouch that's very sexy (it's in lace!) ^.^

Oh I forgot to include one of my prized possession now, MAC eye shadow in Goldmine, hihi! ^.^ I was looking for this for a long long time I even bought her sister Amber Lights just to soothe my lemming for this one. MAC Philippines doesn't carry Goldmine because it was released as a part of their Limited Edition line but I know it's really not LE and I was very happy Hong Kong carries Goldmine in their regular line. I hauled a bit from MAC because their MAC is cheaper than ours, 187 stippling brush is cheaper by Php600+. Sweet sweet bargain for me ^.^