I was planning to post this two weeks ago when I bought a bagful of products from The Body Shop out of my usual impulsive buying attitude but it took me sometime to get a hand on their sale brochure.

So here, in their celebration of their 13th year, The Body Shop is on sale up to 70% from May 8 to June 11, 2009. Sweet, eh? I know right. 

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I am looking for a good kabuki brush and I’ve read good reviews about Coastal Scent’s pink kabuki brush. Also, my ever favorite Marlena of MakeupGeek is using it. So I want one too. Weeeheee.

Coastal Scent Pink Kabuki Brush

The bristles are pink, and the cute handle too. Look at that, isn’t that pure pretty? I so lurve it! 

Coastal Scent Pink Kabuki Brush price is $4.99. Sweet.

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Loreal True Match Foundation

Out of the natural instinct as a woman to shop during sale, I bought two items that were totally not on my budget for this month. But I’m glad I did because I soooo love it! *heart heart heart*

So I got a L’Oréal True Match Minerals loose foundation-like powder and L’Oréal True Match super-blendable liquid foundation. I’m not a L’Oréal fan, before. It’s akshully my first time to use their products. And I was so thrilled that I found a shade that closely matches my skin tone, and that is Loreal G3 (Golden Beige).

So how was it, you’re asking? Hmm, I like it. I know that’s lame hahaha ^-^ But srsly, I lurve it! I didn’t find any difficulty finding the right shade for me, it only took me two test applications to find my perfect matching shade. Thing is, Loreal True Match Super-Blendable Liquid Foundation doesn’t only match my skin tone but also my skin texture.

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I saw a review of the Coastal Scent 78 Palette earlier when I visited Makeup Geek, and gawd, I want one too!

Just look at this collection of eyeshadow and a set of blush in a compact container. And that neutral colors included in 78 Palette Version 2 is perfect with shades of black, brown, silver and white. Wow, this is so pretty!

Coastal Scent 78 Palette (version 1)

Coastal Scent 78 Palette (version 2)

I placed a bid at eBay. And I almost placed an order at Coastal Scent using my bestbuddy’s paypal account! LOL

The Coastal Scent 78 Palette price is $22 at Coastal Scent. It’s a good deal, but the shipping fee ranges from $15-$55. That gave me the second thought.

Should I buy this? Halpz! Haha

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Shu Uemura Mirage Spring Mode 2009 Makeup Collection

Shu Uemura features Mirage Spring Mode this Spring 2009. It exhibits the use of light and shadow techniques to create pure and natural woman imagery.

Here’s the must-have collection this Spring:

Spring Mode Makeup Eye Shadow comes in two set of palettes, Fantasia and Utopia, consisting of “light and shadow” combinations of pastel and pearly light colors.
Price: $40

Spring Mode Makeup Defining Cheek Palette has two set of palettes, Orange Phase and Misty Glow, each consisting of one translucent cream blusher to create dimenson and one vivid powder blusher to create a defining finish.
Price: $38

Spring Mode Makeup Drawing Pencils add accent to the dimension created by the eye shadow palette, here are three eye pencil with glowing colors – Pink, Lilac and Light Blue.
Price: $19

Spring Mode Makeup Lip Duo Tint and Gloss is a new Shu Uemura product, a double-deck pack of vivid rouge color to provide a glowing tinti and a pale pink gloss to wrap the lips shiny.
Price: $32

In addition, to there Mirage Spring 2009 Mode Collection are the Rouge Unlimited 768, Rouge Unlimited 347 and Rouge Unlimited 934 in spring shades of pink, nude and brown to match the Mirage Spring Mode Makeup.

I haven’t got any luck finding these stuff here. Maybe they are not yet rolled out in the Philippine market.

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The Bodyshop features flower power this Spring 2009 with its Rose Flower 2009 Spring Collection, keeping everything rose scented and pretty pink!

The Bodyshop Rose Flower Blush in Pink and Fushcia

The Bodyshop Rose Flower Eyes in Sunshine Gold and Mint Green

The Bodyshop Rose Flower Lips in Soft Pink, True Pink, Deep Pink

The Bodyshop Rose Flower Radiance Stick in Sheer Pink

I am not sure though if the collection is already out in the Philippine Bodyshop stores. I will check this first and I will update you.

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I just saw this last Sunday while doing some shopping at The Landmark, Trinoma. I was actually looking at the gift certificates when I noticed the marked down prices. Items are at 50% discount.

I am not YET a VMV user but after reading testimonials and learning some stuff about the brand, I might go and suit my curiosity myself. Maybe I will try their Id line and lip colors.

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Celebrate the most festive event of the year with a gift of explosive colors from the Shu Uemura 2008 Holiday Collection. Mika Ninagawa, acclaimed make-up master and photographer collaborates with Shu Uemura to create a fantastic collection of colors and beauty.

Explosive. Distinctive. Festive. Vivid. And Unlimited. These are the words that would best describe this year’s holiday collection from one of the world’s best cosmetics line.

Visit Shu Uemura to browse the whole collection. The following are my personal bets:

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