Gift Guide: Shiseido Camellia Compact

A few weeks ago, Shiseido sent over a package containing the most coveted item from their Autumn/Winter 2012 collection - the Limited Edition Camellia Compact. Instead of just reviewing it, I decided to include it as one of the items on Gift Guide because this compact is perfect for women with exquisite taste in makeup.

Shiseido Camellia Compact 6.5 g (0.22 OZ.) PhP 1998

I know many women will love it as much as I do because the powder has a smooth, high quality texture, and its ingredients give it a velvety, dewy feeling during application.

To view Shiseido Camellia Compact swatches and how to apply it, read after the break...

Charm Travel Pro Sonia Makeup Brush Set + J&C Super Clean Solutions

October 29, 2012

Charm Sonia Limited Edition & J&C Super Clean Solutions Launch
Escolta
Manila Peninsula

Remember how I said that I had a pretty busy sched in this post? Well, the beauty event was the launching of a limited edition Charm Travel Pro Makeup Brush Set called Sonia and J&C Super Clean Solutions.

 Limited Edition Charm Travel Pro Sonia Makeup Brush Set PhP 2,750 and J&C Super Clean Solutions 120ml PhP 395

To commemorate Charm's 5th year anniversary, Sophie came up with a limited edition travel pro makeup brushes. The sticker found in front of the box gives you an idea that this time, Charm veered away from the cute pink brushes it is known for and come up with an elegant gold design which fits the stylish women today. 

“Sonia is my mom’s name and I am dedicating this first ever limited edition set to her.” A staunch supporter of her business venture, Sophie recalls how her mom was the one who got her the perfect swatch of the animal print fabric which houses the limited edition set. “There were a lot of challenges as it is in any business but my mom never failed to provide support every step of the way, I am just so lucky to have that,” Sophie Uy- owner of Charm

Meanwhile, J&C Super Clean Solutions for your makeup brushes is made especially for extremely busy individuals, Super Clean features a quick-drying solution that is perfect for people who need clean brushes right away. This special feature allows professional make-up artists to do several make-up jobs in succession, as well as enthusiasts to experiment and try several make-up swatches in a row. The solution is also fortified with spearmint oil to keep brushes fresh and in prime condition.

Read after the break for the unboxing of Charm Travel Pro Sonia Makeup Brush set plus see if J&C Super Clean Solutions actually works....

I Heart Charm Essentials Angled Kabuki Buffer Brush + Other Makeup Brush

 Newsflash! Charm Essential is now selling Charm Travel Pro Sonia Makeup Brush Set.

I seldom see Sophie Uy, the blogger behind http://beautynomics.com. But when I see her, she would usually hand over her newest beauty product. So, when I saw her during Shiseido's Makeup Workshop last September, she gave me not just one but two new brushes from her Charm Essentials Collection.

Charm logo - buy only original Charm Makeup Brushes

It was Sophie who introduced me to makeup brushes. Before that, I used my fingers to blend makeup (eyeshadow, bb cream) on my face. I still used my fingers sometimes - old habits die hard ; p But there are several Charm brushes that became essential to my makeup kit - Charm Angled Kabuki Buffer Brush, Powder Brush and Crease Blending Brush are just some of them. The last two brushes that I have mentioned are part of the Vegan Makeup Brush Collection.

You can view the makeup brushes after the break. I have also included Charm's newest baby - Retractable Powder Brush. It's handy, versatile and a perfect travel companion!