Anniversary Giveaway with a Twist: Be Featured on my blog!

Hello!

Howdy?:)

It was a beautiful sunny day...FINALLY!

But before we call it a day. I have an exciting announcement...(WEEEEE!)

I've reached one year on Blogger and YouTube! :)

It was so great meeting and knowing all or most of you! :)

Here's another GRATITUDE surprise for you my dearies.

Loots from Krave Minerale and Fabshopaholic!

There will be two (2) lucky winners to be randomly chosen via raffle.com

Open to all female, male and other existing genders of the earth! I don't care if you're a gay, bi or what...

No prejudices and bias here. As long as you want to win, you exerted effort on this giveaway then gooooo! Please, only one entry per person. Regardless of how many facebook accounts, laptops, computer or email address you have. It will all boil down on how honest you are. Best of luck everyone! :)

Prize #1

-Makeup Academy trio eyeshadow in passion

-ELF eyelid primer

-NYX round lipstick in Margarita

-Krave Complexion Perfection in Hazelnut

-Krave Panacea Oil

-Krave Blush crush in Pink muffin

-Krave organic foundation in Cassata

-Triple P fruit masque

-Long chain necklace

Prize #2

--Krave Blush crush in Peach sorbet

-Krave organic foundation in Tiramisu

-Krave Oil Eliminator Hydrator

-Krave Pretty Young Thing

-Krave Correct and Conceal Mineral concealer

-Mist Spritz make up setting/ face mist

-Fruttie Poreless Toner spray

Please use the rafflecopter form to enter!

Mandatory rules:

1. Be a follower of Life is Beautiful-A beauty blog by Jannah via GFC.

2.Follow @jannahlopez on twitter.

3. Subscribe to jannahmarielopez 's YouTube channel.

4. Subscribe via email to this blog.

5. Follow http://jannahlopez.tumblr.com/.

6. Follow via Bloglovin.

7. LIKE and follow ALL the current giveaway sponsors' Facebook Fan Page

 Fabshopaholic

Krave Minerale

Glaminar Make Up Artistry 

8. Tweet about the giveaway.

It's @jannahlopez 's 1st Anniversary giveaway! Lots of goodies from  @KraveMinerale  &  Fabshopaholic up for grabs! :)

9.Share on your Facebook. Just click the "FB button" at the end of this post.

10. Post this on your Facebook wall and don't forget to post publicly and tag appropriately.

It's Jannah Lopez 's 1st Anniversary giveaway! Lots of goodies from  @Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals  & @fabshopaholic up for grabs! Join here: http://jannahmarielopez.blogspot.com/2012/08/anniversary-giveaway-with-twist-be.html"

11. Recommend this post to google by clicking the g+1 button located at the end of this post.

12. Leave a blog post comment.

 GFC:

Email add:

FB name:

Twitter username:

YT username:

Please leave a sincere and genuine answer to the following question or questions. 

(Feel free to answer one or two questions). 

Just wanna know your "beauty queen answers" LOL! xD

"How did my blog/YouTube channel helped you?"

"What makes you and your life beautiful?"

Optional rule: (+10 points)

1. Post the giveaway sidebar on your blog.

<a href="http://jannahmarielopez.blogspot.com/2012/08/anniversary-giveaway-with-twist-be.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_fqSuyUmZH4/UCULZukZRBI/AAAAAAAADg8/oZQGB_o6d9s/s640/Picture1.jpg" width="200" height="200" /></a>

2. Make a blog post about this giveaway.

NOW HERE'S THE TWIST

I want to see you!...*virtually*

I also wanted to share this blog with you ...*literally*

So, I've come up with a very unique idea!

*Finally my neurons went back to work again after the long bed weather days*

I want everyone else to share a piece of them on my blog as well as to share their beautiful faces!

Send YOUR best photo (your FACE must be seen) holding your MOST favorite beauty product to my email: jannahmarielopez@gmail.com

Please and please and please (unlimited? LOL!)

Send a photo of YOU and not other people okie dokie? No posers allowed please. I am personally irritated to posers and copycats. You are beautiful yourself...In addition, only one product to show. Add a brief explanation what is your fave product and why you love it the most.Yes, I will share your photos and explanations. It would be my pleasure to not only share my fave products but also yours!Items are not necessarily to be from Krave or fabshopaholic. Kindly include your blog links if you have a blog. I will surely be glad to share your links  but please do not flood me with your photos and links as I am not an advertising company. Be creative and have fun!

Example only:
Hi! My favorite beauty product is ELF 32pc eye shadow set because it contains all the eye colors I need on a daily basis. Perfect neutrals combined with some fun colors! I love it's affordable price and smooth application! -Jannah of http://www.jannahmarielopez.blogspot.com/

So that's it!

I hope you loved the prizes!

Follow me on twitter for more updates.

Or check out my YouTube channel.

I have no Facebook Fan page as I'm not a public figure

nor an instagram just because *thinking* *thinks very hard*

NVM! LOL!

Okaaaay...I just don't think I can update much of social networking thingy.

So yeah..but sometimes I link my personal Facebook account on the end of my posts.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING MY DEARIES...

Your time spent on reading my posts are my main inspiration to continue what I am doing...

DOING NOTHING! TROLOL! xD

But really...all the positivity you share to me makes me inspired and motivated to make more posts and videos no matter how much busy and sleepless I am. Thank you...

Take care!

xo,

Jannah

UPDATE:

~Hello everyone! I would just like to make a quick announcement...

PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND PLEASE BE HONEST.

DO NOT CLICK "ENTER" if you DIDN'T DO WHAT IS BEING ASKED!

I am really disappointed with those kind of people. I am doing my best to share and giveback as much as possible and there are other people who abuse it. Please...don't make an impression. I know how much you want to win something (who wouldn't right?). But please be considerate! All I ask is a little effort in exchange for lots of worth it beauty products. How many hours would it take you to tag properly, to click LIKE or type few words? If you don't have the patience to follow my instructions then don't enter. No one is forcing you. I AUTOMATICALLY REMOVE THE ENTRIES OF THOSE WHO DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. ALSO THOSE WHO DOUBLE UP THEIR ENTRIES WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REMOVED FROM THE LIST. Yes, I really make time to verify and screen the entries no matter how busy I am. If you want it, please be a deserving one. Do no cheat, do not be greedy and do not fool me. I am not a super prim and proper type of person but as much as possible, I always bear this in mind

 "The  key to a good life is to become a good person. To feel good, you must do good."

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NYX Mosaic Blush in LOVE: A twist to my mainstream blush color

Hi (again) everyone! :)

Just like what I've said on my super previous LA Colors Bronzer post (which was just hours ago LOL), I wanted to make this day a productive one. Hence, I'm spontaneously making posts. Can someone pls tap me at the back and congratulate me for a "no-no procrastination day!* Womp womp! 

And also, I hope everyone is okay. Let's pray for all the victims of flood here in Philippines...

I also hope there would be no massive spread of Leptospirosis and other diseases as I've heard on the news that the medics are now prepared on medical matters than what happened on Ondoy before. 

*crossing my fingers*

Now unto the main topic. Some of you might already now how much I love blushes.

One thing that I can't forget to wear on a daily basis is blush. I just love love love them to bits!

As mentioned way back on my previous blush reviews, as much as possible I wanna try all blush shades and color. Pinks and peaches are my mainstream cheek color. But lately, I've been hooked to this lovely orangey blush with very beautiful subtle shimmers!

It's none other than NYX Mosaic Blush in LOVE.

LOVEly indeed!

Here are some photos to show you:

Below are my swatches:

1st Photo: 

Swatched per individual color

2nd photo: 

Left: Heavy swatch when the color is mixed altogether

Right:  Blended well

Yours truly wearing 4u2's Dream Girl BB Cream Powder, ELF Shimmer Gloss in Houston

and of course, NYX Mosaic Blush in LOVE

Here are the swatches of  the two (2) current NYX Mosaic blushes I own,

LOVE and PLUMMY

NYX Cosmetics product claims over their Mosaic Blushes:

"Like a light switch for the face, this medley of five luminizerscreates a dazzling glow for every skin tone. Our Mosaic Powder Blush canbe used on cheeks, eyes and even lips. The mineral-based formulahighlights, hydrates and helps protect skin. Available in 12 shades."

MY THOUGHTS

Pros:

-I love how it naturally adds glow on my cheeks! I love the subtle shimmers and orange color! I make sure to blend it well to get the perfect orange hue.

-The packaging looks fairly decent. It's also very handy and travel-friendly.

-You'll be getting 5.7g in just one pan. That's a lot for me.

-Versatile blush color! I have tried it on my friends which have different skin complexion and undertone as I have. I noticed how the color compliments well on each of them. I highly suggest that you use it sparingly if you have fair complexion. While few swipes of this blush looks so flattering on morena dolls!

-It blends well and easy to apply. Just brush on your cheeks and oohhhlala, you now have that lovely orange blush with coral glow. LOVEly!

-Definitely not as chalky and stays longer than my NYX mosaic blush in plummy.

Cons:

-Hoping NYX would be available on our local Philippine shopping malls.

Where to purchase?

NYX cosmetics

There are numerous online shops that sell them. Mine was a gift from Ms. Myla, the very sweet owner of Fabshopaholic  for my 1st blog and YouTube anniversary.

My lovely readers will also receive gifts from her so definitely keep an eye on that.

She is nice and sweet. Very accommodating in my opinion.

Btw, Ms. Myla is also the lady behind Glaminar Makeup Artistry.

If you are interested to win PHP 1,000 worth of Gift Certificate, click HERE.

I'd be participating in Glaminar Makeup Workshop on Aug 19.

Let's learn and have more fun with makeup!. I hope to see you there. 

Overall, I love this blush and I do recommend them in any skin color.

Have you tried an orange blush? What do you think of them?

I'd love to hear your thoughts too!

Thanks for reading!

Likewise, Sorry for any wrong grammar or spelling cause I'm already sleepy now.

Time to go to bed for me. Need to get up for an early work tom.

Better to have classes and work offices than see your fellow countrymen being flooded by heavy rain! Let's keep on praying and believing in Almighty that this will soon be over. Keep the faith. Every rainbow comes after the rain...

Follow me on twitter for more updates.

Or check out my YouTube

Take care!

xo,

Jannah

FTC: Product was sent to me as a gift. Regardless, all opinions are my own. I am not being paid to make this review.

LA colors Bronzer

Hi everyone!

Before I get into the review...As of now, floods paralyzed the Philippine capital, Manila and nearby provinces including my beloved Cavite. Wish that all, if not, most of you and your families are safe and sound. Let's all pray for the victims of flood and the rest who are affected by the continuous episodes of hard rain. Also extending my appreciation to all my dear fellas who asked if I'm okay here in Cavite. The city I'm residing is fortunately not affected. Thanks for all your concerns my friends. <3

Since I have no work today, I'd opt to still make this day productive. Hence, here's a review for you.

My addiction to blushes wasn't seem enough.
Bronzers add more flattering effect on my face. Here's a review of the recent bronzer I've been loving lately.

L.A. Colors Bronzer in Glowing

"Creates a tan glow. Enhance Face and Cheeks"

See my swatches down below:

LEFT: LA Colors Bronzer blended well
RIGHT: LA Colors Bronzer heavy swatch

LEFT: LA Colors Bronzer blended well
RIGHT: LA Colors Bronzer heavy swatch

LEFT: LA Colors Bronzer blended well
MIDDLE: LA Colors Bronzer heavy swatch
RIGHT: Guerlain Terracotta Bronzer

PROS:

-Slenderize and adds a nice glowing effect on my skin. Just don't expect it to contour and slim down your face much as it is a bronzing powder not a contouring powder. Hence, it adds a nice shimmery tan glow on skin and may somehow help to slenderize the face shape. Where as the latter comes in matte and is used to create shadows which really makes an intense change on the face shape.

-Travel friendly packaging

-Not too shimmery at all

-Looks natural. Don't be deceive on how it looks dark on the pan.

-Wearable even daytime. Just apply with light hand.

-Stays for a decent no. of hours.

-Blends well and easy to apply.
-Oh I forgot, it comes with a travel size brush. Nice to know that the company considered adding one but personally, I don't like recommend it.

CONS:

-Only one shade available.

~I can't think of anything else~

Where to purchase?

LA Colors counter

Mine was a gift from Ms. Myla of Fabshopaholic

for my 1st blog and YouTube anniversary.

You lovelies will also receive gifts from her so definitely keep an eye on that.

Isn't she sweet? :)

Btw, Ms. Myla is also the lady behind Glaminar Makeup Artistry.

If you are interested to win PHP 1,000 worth of Gift Certificate, click HERE.

Over all, I do recommend this bronzer. 

It's a staple product on my travel makeup pouch! Love it!

Definitely way better than my Nichido Bronzer. It works great and this is what I bring with me at work compared to my big Guerlain Terracotta bronzer.

What bronzer have you tried already?

Be not afraid of bronzers! Just use it sparingly or you'll end up looking like an oompa loompa.

Thank you so much for reading!

If you're from Philippines, don't forget to bring your umbrellas!

Stay safe!

xo,

Jannah

FTC: Product was sent to me as a gift. Regardless, all opinions are my own. I am not being paid to make this review.

MODELS OWN LIPSTICK in ANNALISE'S PINK

NEW from Models Own - Hyper-Brite lipsticks!

 "Available  in four fabulous Hyper-Brite shades (Annalise’s Pink, Flaming Red, Orangeade & Pink Hawaiian) with a vanilla-berry scent, these lipsticks will create a pout that's straight off the runway!" 

-Models Own

MY THOUGHTS:

Models Own Hyper-Brite lipstick

 in Annalise's Pink is a medium blue-based neon pink in color.

It smells yummy sweet but and not bothering at all.

It comes in semi-matte finish and has decent pigmentation.

Stays for about 4-5 hours on my lips when used alone.

Nice to stash around for the pink lippie addicts.

MY LIP SWATCH:

PACKAGING:

ARM SWATCHES:

Left: NYX RLS in Louisiana

Middle: MODELS OWN LIPSTICK in ANNALISE'S PINK

Right: NYX RLS in Narcissus

Available at Fabshopaholic.

Ongoing sale until May 11.

What do you think of this lipstick?

xoxo,

Jannah

FTC: Product was sent to me for review purpose. Regardless, all opinions are my own. I am not being paid to make this review.

Sleek Divine Mineral Based Eyeshadow Palette in OH SO SPECIAL

Hi dearies!

Today, I'll share with you my two cents on Sleek Palette in OH SO SPECIAL.

This palette is definitely good for day to night time! I felt love at first sight on this palette (knowing how I love neutrals, mattes and really wearable eye colors).

PRODUCT CLAIMS:

Source: Sleek Official Website

It’s the ultimate i-Divine that every woman should have in her possession, with 12 flattering on-trend shades to suit all skin tones no matter what the occasion, the Oh So Special palette will always deliver the perfect results. 

Take your look from day time chic with matte browns and creamy beiges, through to sultry evening glamour with shimmering grays and smokey plums.   A make-up bag staple and a must-have i-Divine you can rely on, so no matter where you are or what you’re doing you’ll look Oh So Special!

We've recently given our i-Divines a makeover! The outer packaging has been updated and the way the eye shadows are pressed are different. They are now pressed flat instead of the original waffle print.

PRODUCT REVIEW

 PACKAGING:

-Comes in very decent, sturdy, black case

-Convenient size for travelling since the size is 5.5 x 3 inches

-Comes with a mirror inside and a sponge tip applicator which actually has a good quality.
It's not crappy like the sponge tip applicator that comes in palettes
-Shadow names were printed on the plastic protector.
I wish it was printed on the palette itself.

SWATCHES & PIGMENTATION:

The 12 eyeshadow colors:

Pan Size:

-about 1 inch in diameter

Here's a comparison with a peso coin and five peso coin

Swatches:

Pigmentation:

Bow

-The sheerest among all eye shadows in this palette. I initially thought it was matte but surprisingly it has sheen on it . Thus, making this great for highlighting the brow bone. However, this color is the most hardest to pick up.

Organza

-This beautiful peachy pink shadow with specs of gold is prolly my 2nd fave out of the bunch. Color suits my taste very well and the pigmentation is incredibly great. Glides and blends on easily.

Ribbon

-A warm pink matte palette. It's actually pigmented than other matte eye shadows from Sleek.

Gift Basket

-A highly pigmented shimmery bronze. Great to pack on eyelids and blends easily.

Glitz

-A shimmery eye shadow that is best for night gigs! This reminds me a lot of Gunmetal from my UD Naked palette.

Celebrate

-A shimmery eye shadow that is somewhat like a cranberry color but more on purple than red with a hint of black on it.

Pamper

-This matte pale pink eye shadow will definitely add warmth on eyes. It's a little chalky than other. Plus,  I just hope the pan was big big enough for my blush brush to fit in perfectly as I am a fan of this colors for my cheeks! How I'd love to use this as blush instead *sigh!*

GATEAU

-Definitely my favorite! It looks violet on pan but it appears to be TAUPE-ish when swatched. I just love it! Pigmentation is great too!

The Mail

-This matches my skin tone well. It reminds me of Honeycomb from my Sleek Au Naturel Palette.

Boxed

-A matte cool dark brown that can deepen the crease well.

Wrapped Up

-A rich matte dark brown with red undertone.

Noir

-A matte black which is very pigmented.

Ingredients List for those who are interested...
Don't expect it to be really mineral as what the name says.

Conducted a little water test...
Pretty good right? Might as well worth the purchase for those who have oily lids.
Btw, all swatch photos have no eye primer at all. Even this one below...

Overall:

This palette is a great addition to my collection. It's great to work with subtle to smokey and even some flamboyant looks. I like the combination of colors and the quality is good specially the shimmer shadows. 

I'd definitely film several tutorials with this so please stay tuned.

I recommend Sleek Oh So Special Palette!

*Two Kikay Thumbs Up!*

Where to buy in Philippines?

FABSHOPAHOLIC

(They are currently having a sale, grab yours now!)

Have you tried Sleek Palettes yet?

What palettes have you tried so far?

Don't you just love them?

xoxo, 

J♥

FTC: Product was sent to me for review purpose. Regardless, all opinions are my own. I am not being paid to make this review.

Mid-Summer Giveaway!

Happy Summer-Bummer everyone!

Enjoyin' the vacay???

Let's all  heat up the summer more by an awesome collaboration giveaway!

In collaboration with two awesome bloggers, Celine and Eloisa,

sponsored by Ms. (Ate) Myla of Fabshopaholic.



Prizes are as follows:

SET A:

- (1) Sleek i Divine Palette in Original

- (1) NYX Round Lipstick in Fig

- (1) Gel Line in No.6

- (1) MyGlam Cocktail Ring

- (1) MyGlam Earrings

- (1) Blair Headpiece

- (1) MyGlam Beaded Bracelet

SET B

- (2) NYX Nail Polish in Poppy & Florida Orange
- (1) NYX Ultra Pearl Mania in Jade Pearl
- (1) Densy Nail Polish Remover in Blueberry
- (1) Models Own Lipstick in Baby Pink
- (1) Forever21 Earring Set
- (1) MyGlam Earrings
- (1) MyGlam Cocktail Ring
- (1) MyGlam Bracelet
- (1) MyGlam Necklace



Ends on MAY 30, 2012 and OPEN FOR PHILIPPINE RESIDENTS ONLY.

xoxo,

J♥