Miniso |Minimalist Matte Liquid Foundation |

I can't remember the last time I bought makeup from Miniso but, not long ago, I ran out of foundation and, since we were already in the store, I decided to get a new one there. 

It is the Minimalist Matte Liquid Foundation in number 104. I don't really wear matte foundations, I clearly didn't read the description before buying. It's not a bad product, I just don't love that finish on my skin. Oh well, my bad.

I always like Miniso makeup presentation, it's clean and simple, yet pretty.

Despite the fact that it's matte, it is a good product. I'm not sure if the shade it's a perfect match to my skin tone but, it does the job and looks good when I'm done doing my make up. I just think it's a bitsy bit too pink.

It has a light texture and it's easy to apply. I use a beauty blender and the finish is soft and even. It has a medium coverage but, a little goes a long way with this one. It conceals my red spots and light moles.

I don't think you can see a big difference but, OMG my dark circles~

The one thing I don't like about it is the fact that it smells like plastic. Like, a lot. But once you apply it, it goes away.

So, all in all, I like it, it does the job well. I just don't think I'll buy it again because, like I mentioned before, matte finish is not my thing.

See you next time~!💋

Essence | What the Fake! Plumping Lip Filler | 💋

Love me a good plumping lippie! I've been looking for a good one and I recently got this What the Fake! Plumping Lip Filler from Essence.

Essence is a brand I've loved for some years now, it has good, cute looking products for a very affordable price. I remember I first saw them when I went to Spain and became a fan right away. 

Not long ago, I went to Ulta and saw they had a big variety of products from this brand so, I got it to try one first, and maybe, go back to get more if I liked it.

Well, this girl liked it.

The one I got is the "Oh My Nude!" 02 which is my usual favorite shade, a nude-ish color. It is a plumping lip gloss with a voluminous finish. It is a vegan product (I think most if not all Essence products are) that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. 

It's moisturizing and reduces fine lines. The texture is pretty light and gives your lips a beautiful glossy look with a pearly finish. 

All the other shades they have, had a different scent, I choose the cinnamon scent, cuz I love cinnamon and it really smells like it. It  has a nice cooling effect, more than a tingling sensation and it doesn't burn your lips, like other plumping products I've tried before.

Now, comparing it with other plumping glosses, I do think this one gives you a fuller look. It is subtle, but it's there. Durability wise, it's great too, it lasts for a long time, keeping the lips hydrated without feeling sticky.

Love it cuz it gives you a my lips but better kind of look.

My lips with and without the plumping gloss.

It has become one of my go-to glosses, and I'm sure I'll get more in the future.

Have you tried good plumping glosses / lippies? Let me know!!

See you next time~!💋

e.l.f. Suntouchable Whoa Glow Sunscreen

 If there is something I can't skip, especially now, is sunscreen. Not long ago, my mom told me about this sunscreen, and I got it as soon as I found it. It's the e.l.f. Suntouchable Whoa Glow Sunscreen that works as a sunscreen and a makeup primer. 

I got the shade Sunlight (57278) which is the lightest shade they have. It is for every skin type, has SPF 30 and ingredients like aloe, hyaluronic acid and squalane.

It is very lightweight and smells like the beach, haha. It has a slight color and shimmer to it, so I would recommend keeping that in mind before buying it cuz, even tho the shimmer isn't super ovbious, it is there, giving your skin a beautiful glowy finish. I honestly don't mind. 

Since it's a sunscreen, the idea is to reapply every 2 hours like a regular one. I sometimes apply my makeup on top of it because it doesn't have much coverage, it just evens your skin a little bit but, on good-skin days I have used it as it is. 

I don't think you can see a big difference here but, here's a with & without sunscreen pic. The glow defo shows more in real life.

All in all, I think it's a great product that can work as both, skin care and makeup. It'd look really beautiful on the beach or would be perfect for Summer because of the glow. Plus, I think e.l.f. has great products for pretty good prices. I think I'd buy it again for sure.

See you next time~!💋

💋 My Current Favorite Lippies💄February 2026

Last time I shared my fav lip combos was back in September last year and, even tho I still love those and wear them often, I've found myself reaching for slightly darker colors lately.  So, I thought I could make an updated post to show you my go-to lippies at the moment. Plus, not long ago, a friend asked me to make an updated "What's in my makeup bag" post but, honestly? Things haven't changed much since the last time I shared it so, this could be something close to that. Hehe.

I'll start with my oldest, the Essence Ultra Last Instant Colour lipstick in the shade 11 "Cherry Sweet", which is a beautiful berry color. I like Essence products in general and these lippies aren't the exception. It is creamy, moisturizing and long lasting.

You can make it look a little darker by building up the color. Sometimes I'd even wear it with a lip gloss in a similar shade.

Next we have this one that was a gift from one of my closest friends. It's called FavorBeauty Color Stay Lipstick. I couldn't find the shade or number but I feel like its kinda similar to the previous one but lighter and a little pinkier. It kinda makes me think of strawberries (it actually smells like that). This one has a matte finish so, sometimes I like to apply some gloss on top because my lips are already super dry most of the time. But I really, really like this color.

It looks really pretty on the lips and durability is great for a matte lippie.

Lastly, we have the Miniso Minimalist Lipstick in the shade 08 "Glossy". This one was a gift from my mom. I already had a matte one that she also gave me but, this one has a creamy finish and it lasts longer on my lips. 

It is a little lighter when you apply it on the lips, it's perfect for an everyday color.

And, that's that. My 3 favs atm. Out of the 3, I'd say the Miniso lippie is the one I reach out for the most. Making these posts makes me miss buying makeup, haha. 

See you next time~!💋

Bausse | Jelly Crayon + Blush |

Now that the Halloween season is over, let's talk about makeup for a change. Last month, my mom gave me this fun jelly crayon from the brand Bausse Cosmetics. I'm new to the brand but, according to the internet, it's a mexican brand that makes cosmetics and accessories.

This is a 2 in 1 product, and I love that. It can be used as a blush stick and a lip tint. It claims to have a long-lasting and vibrant finish. 

They have 4 different shades, I have #01, which is a red blush. It is a fun product to use because it has a jelly-like texture and when you apply it, it feels kinda wet without being wet(?). It's... interesting. 

These are the other shades they have.
How cute is this ad tho?

I've used it mostly as a blush applying 2 or 3 dots on my cheeks and blending it with my finger. It might look too red at the beginning but it doesn't look like that once you blend it. It dries kinda fast tho, so you gotta work it it as soon as you apply it to avoid having the circle marks on your cheeks.

I rarely wear lip tints tho, I gave up on them. They never look pretty on my forever dry lips, and even if I apply a lipbalm or gloss on top, it sets on the lines. But when you apply it on your lips, it feels exactly like a lip tint, it has this watery feeling and dries like one too.

This is a fun, lightweight product to use. I think it'd be perfect for Summer, there's something refreshing about it (Idk if that makes any sense tho). I especially like it as a blush and I'd defo like to try the other shades they have. 

See you next time~!💋

💋 My Current Favorite Lippies💄

It's been a while since my last makeup related post. Thing is, even tho I still love makeup, I rarely buy new products anymore. I'm trying to stick to what I have rn and restock whenever I run out of something. That's why I've been going back to the lippies I already had (which are too many).

I realized that the ones I'm reaching out for the most are very, very similar so, I kinda wanted to share them in here cuz they are very neutral, nude-ish, my lips but better kinda shades that can work all year long, no matter the season. At least in my opinion, hehe.

Since they are 2 liquid and 2 creamy lippies, I decided to divide them and start with the liquid lippies.

🗢 Revlon Colorbust "Sunbaked" (044)

This one is a liquid lippie I bought a while ago. To me, it is mix of pink and brown with a hint of purple.

Packaging is pretty simple but I like the quilted effect on the lid. I like the applicator, it helps you control the amount of product you apply, it makes it clean and easy. 

It keeps the lips moisturized and improves the texture of the lips. The color is lighter than what it looks like once you apply it, it is kinda sheer too but it does give you a hint of a tint. I like it because it's very lightweight and it's not sticky. It doesn't have a special scent to it, which is good for those who aren't too happy with scents.

Something I noticed tho, is that this product (and the whole line) is discontinued, guess I won't be able to repurchase once I run out of it.

🗢 Revlon Ultra HD Vinyl Lip Polish "Birthday Suit" (925)

Yes, I still have a Wonder Woman edition but, you can find this shade in the normal version too. I love this one, loved it since the first time my friend bought it and it's been one of my favs ever since. 

Even tho it is similar to the Colorbust lippie, this one is slighty pinkier and has less of a brownish tone to it. Plus it's not as sheer and it's more pigmented.

The formula applies smoothly and doesn’t settle into lip lines. It's a little creamy and shiny, which makes my lips look fuller. I usually get many compliments when I'm wearing it.

It contains vitamin E and shea butter, and you can get an even color with just 1 swipe. It does have a scent to it tho,  to me it smells like vanilla and I really like it.

Now let's move on to the creamy lipsticks.

🗢 CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick "Sultry" (200)

I got this one a while ago, I've used it a lot, it's one of those lippies I think are perfect for every occasion. As you can see, the shade is very similar to the sunbaked one, I used to wear them together when I wanted a glossy look. It is also slightly brownish.

This lipstick is super pigmented and creamy. It applies smoothly on the lips and it doesn't set into the lip lines. You can build up the color if you want.

Durability wise, it's great. I like it because I don't have to worry about retouching it for a while. It does have a slight sweet scent to it. I can't really describe it but, I really don't mind.

🗢 Sephora #Lipstories "Oui!" (3)

Lastly, we have this beautiful baby. I haven't talked about presentation much cuz the others are pretty simple but this one is cute! All these lippies have a  packaging made of cardboard (I think) and depending on the shade, they have different designs inspired by stories on social media. This one has some hangers with pastel/pink dresses. Very girly!

The color is a warm-toned pink with a creamy finish. Again, kinda similar to the "birthday suit" one. I didn't choose them on purpose, hehe. It is lightweight, creamy and hydrating. I love it but, this one does set on the lip lines so, I always try to apply some lipbalm before.

Lol

And well, those are my 4 most used and current fav lippies. I just found it funny how similar they were. I know some people go for darker shades during Fall-Winter but I think I look way paler when I go for those colors. Idk. I do like to try something different every now and then tho.

I guess that is that for this post, it was fun taking the lippies pics and swatches! It has been a while! Anyway, I'll see you in the next one~! 💋