I know I've been MIA lately due to work and etc. But since I have a few days off for my holiday vacation - I decided to blog again. So let's dive in!

I'm the type of person that when it comes to bringing makeup I try to bring only the necessities or as other people may say it as "minimalist". I don't wear full coverage makeup but I do wear makeup everyday to look presentable. of course, I'm a teacher and I always have to look presentable. I wear minimal make up - I often go for the "no make up - make up look" or let us just call it a natural look?

So let's start! I'll try to make this in order and put the links where you can buy it. 

*disclaimer: the items mentioned may work on me, but may or may not work on you. Try it at your own risk. Hope you enjoy the post*

1. Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen 

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 © Maybelline 

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© Cosmo PH

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© ArTeh Finds PH on Facebook

One of the best compact powders I've tried. It doesn't have the full coverage type of powders but it has brightening effect and does cover the imperfections without emphasizing the dryness. I don't often use this product because I do want the glass skin look. But if I have to touch up or lessen the oils on my face I will use this.

I don't have so many things that I have to say about this product other than it is affordable, creamy and pigmented. I use it as a highlighter since it has pinkish color great for applying on the top of your blush. I don't use this often but when I want a glass skin look I apply this on highest points of my cheeks.

Today, I want to share my favorite songs at the moment. So I thought why not make it a series on my blog, to keep motivated to post more. 

I made a playlist on Spotify with all the songs mentioned below. The playlist doesn't have a certain genre, I don't have a preferred genre as well - as long as it sounds good and I like it. 

I named the playlist 'make me fade' because the songs in the playlist make me relax and just sleep.  I named it 'make me fade' because it gives you that vibe of just letting go and forget. These are the songs that I often listen to when I want to sleep in the car (road trip) or just rest and focus on myself. 

Like I said it doesn't have one genre, it's all mixed such as; pop, indie, rock, and soul. 

So here is the list of the songs from my first playlist that I'm currently obsessed with. 

Spotify Playlist Link

I know I have already a blog post like this, but I wanted to share what's inside my everyday bag for the year 2017 (maybe also in 2018).

Being the nosey person that I am, I love watching and reading a post like this. Not to sound creepy, but I like the idea of knowing what other people bring in their daily routine. Like what bags to they bring, what essential thing they can't live without and etc. I know I posted something like this a couple of years ago, but on that post, I showed you guys what I bring to school when I was still in college. But now that I graduated I don't need to bring a lot of stuff. Not a lot of things did change on what I carry but I still want to show you guys what I have. 

As you can see when it comes to bags, I love the color black. It's just so easy to style at the same time it does not get easily dirty. I don't usually opt designer bags or expensive bags since I believe that I could spend less on an item but still have the best quality like the higher ends one. But that's my personal opinion.

I do bring this two a lot, which I interchange depending on where we are going. One is a mini leather bag that I got from a bazaar which was so cheap but the quality is superb! It is very comparable to a high end or designer bags. It does look like the mini Alexander Wang Rocco bag or the Vegan Leather from Lulus. The other one is the Michael Kors Fulton Clutch Wristlet Wallet Leather that I got as a gift.

I only use the Wristlet, if I'm not going anywhere far or if I'm just going to buy something. It is actually my go-to wallet whenever I'm too lazy to bring both my wallet and makeup bag. Aside from cash and wallet, I usually put here my powder and lipstick I'm wearing that day and that's it. Well, I also bring love letters, movie tickets and one weird thing about me is that I usually keep receipts from a special day.

 With the handbag, I usually bring this one whenever I go to the malls, hang with my friends or just go on dates with my boyfriend. I love how versatile and easy this bag is. Aside from how small and compact it is I can put a lot of things here and I don't have the feeling of carrying a heavy bag. 

Honestly, I don't usually carry my bag, since my boyfriend usually helps by carrying my bag, because I do get shoulder and neck pain easily. 

So let's start! 

My bag has gold detailing. From the zipper to the buckle.

 It has a gold zipper - the quality of the zipper is not cheap it is very sturdy and easy to zip up. 

Bag description: 

The first thing you'll see inside my bag will be my wallet. Yes not my phone, because I usually hold it or put it in my pocket. Going back to my wallet, I just have a dirty nine west small wallet, that came with the bag. This is not actually mine, my mom did not like the style of wallet since it's small and we usually go for the long wallet type. Though it's small I really like how many compartments it has, it is just the right size for me since I don't have any money, haha, but I do love storing letters, tickets, and receipts in it. It has a compartment for the cards, for receipts, and coins. Sadly it doesn't have a compartment where you can put in pictures - for me I don't mind since I don't like exposing my stored pictures to everyone. 

The second thing I have is my small journal and my pens. I do bring a small journal so I can write anything. It helps me with my anxiety, I get to write down my poems or sketches, I get to write my prayers and some blog ideas. I got my 'dreams don't work unless you do' inspirational journal from papemelroti. I usually bring two pens with me, one is my Staedler Triplus FineLiner marker for my drawings. I have here the personalized pen that our dean gave us (all graduating students) before we graduated as a remembrance. So thoughtful and pretty. 

The third thing you'll see is my earphones, power bank and charger nothing very special to them but it does save my phone from dying. I do have the 'fast lightning' cable that kinda helps me charge my phone fast. My three essentials for traveling and hanging out. 

I do bring makeup, especially when I know I will have to retouch or if I have the whole day planned. I always carry my Clean & Clear compact powder - my holy grail! I can't go outside without this, though it just likes baby powder - it helps me control my oil. To pat it on my skin I use this tiny bamboo brush from Everyday Minerals.

Whenever I need to do my makeup inside the car. I bring these, for the everyday makeup look:

 The Faceshop Miracle Finish: CC Cooling Cushion in the shade V203. 

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in the shade 20 Sand Sable.

Covergirl No Clump Crusher Mascara.

Ever Bilena Lip Tint

I also carry the lipstick I am wearing that day, and I'm good to go.

I have the Fashion21 All Day lipstick in the shade Bronze, and the Milani Liquid Lipstick in the shade Loved.

If you love Daiso then you'll totally love Miniso!

I love Makeup - (I am a big fan of Cushions lately - thanks to Morgan of thebeautybreakdown on youtube. ) and although I love Makeup, I don't want spending so much on it. CHEAP MAKEUP ALL THE WAY! And where else to find go quality cheap makeup? (plus cute packaging) - MINISO. duh.

Miniso is actually Japan Store that sells Home Supplies, Necessities, Make up, Skin care, Toys, School Supplies and other miscellaneous items. It is like a mixture of Muji, Uniqlo and Daiso. If Daiso starts at 88 pesos, well Miniso is a bit on the pricier edge, they prices there usually starts at 99 pesos - nearly a hundred peso already thank you for the one peso change haha! What I love about Miniso is that although it's kinda pricey the quality and the packaging of each item is right on top with other high end stores. I have already tried purchasing about a zillion times already starting from 'makeup wipes' to skincare to makeup - and all I can say is that it is good.

I purchased the concealer because kinda reminds me of the Maybelline age rewind, a cheaper version of it. It's only 149 pesos compared to the Maybelline Age Rewind which is I believe is 399 pesos. It has 3 shades, I got mine in 01 (the lightest), 02 is a pink color corrector, 03 the darkest and it's actually good for cream contour. 

What I like about the concealer:

1. The Packaging is so cute! It did come with a box but I threw it out haha.

2. It has a sponge on the end which makes easier to blend and spread.

3. It brightens my face. 

4. No unpleasant smell.

5. Does not cake

6. It somewhat color corrected my dark spots and veins.

What I don't like about the concealer:

1. Sheer coverage, when applied under the eyes it does not conceal my dark under eyes.

2. Tacky feeling

3. Sets on fine lines

4. Does not cover/conceal blemishes 

5. Very small range of colors to choose. 

6. Too light for me

Tips on using this concealer:

1. Use a dense brush to get the coverage

2. Use as highlight, Good for highlighting the areas you want to brighten.

3. Use it as a eye primer

It was disappointing because I thought this would be a dupe foe the Maybelline Age Rewind but it's not. The fit concealer would have been a better purchase than this if you're looking for a handy dandy blemish cover up concealer. When I was swatching this at the miniso store, I tried covering a waterproof black gel eyeliner with this and I was very surprise because it did cover but somehow when covering a dark under eye it can't do the job. 

I purchase this setting powder because I was running out of my favorite Nichido Final Powder and I wanted to try if this really would work with Oily Skin. 

It came with a little puff, it's so soft!

What I like about this powder:

 1. It's tiny and compact great for travelling.

2. It has four mini seal that you can choose whether you'll open one side or all of them (to control the product)

3.When applied it feels like putting on baby powder.

4. Decent smell.

5. It does mattify my skin.

6. It brightens my skin as well.

7. Controls the control for a decent amount of time

What I don't like about the powder:

1. It sets on you foundation but it kinda cake

2. I love to bake my face to help control my oil, but with this? It does help control the oil but it leaves minimal marks. 

3. Easily rub off due to my very oily skin. 

4. Not the right shade, I did not know they have shades I got the lightest. 

Tips on using this powder:

1. Use to set makeup but not baking,

2. Use it to set your under eyes! What I like about the powder:

This will surely brighten those dark circles.

3. Use the puff / loose brush to spread. 

*I am not a beauty guru nor expert, I just love make up and love to share my thoughts on the things I have. The items might/might not work on me but that doesn't mean that it will/will not work on you. This is only my thoughts on the products*

Overall I love Miniso products, I would still use them but I don't think I would opt for these two as my go to makeup or on the top my holy grail products. Though it is cheap I think for the quality and packaging? Miniso did a great job! It may not work for me but I think other people who has a flawless skin and does not have oily skin would love these two.