Update: Tony Moly Grand Opening in SM North Edsa today + movie and online shopping

Yep! the long wait is over. Tony Moly opened another flagship store in SM North Edsa (Main Bldg.) today July 15. Same date as Mr. Panda's birthday! Happy Birthday!!! It's kinda coincidental that when Tony Moly opened a stall in SM North Edsa Dept. store, they opened at the same date as my birthday April 29...wierd! hahahaha!

Unfortunately, I won't be able to go to SM today, but I'll drop by tomorrow after watching Harry Potter. Speaking of Harry Potter, it's sad that the Harry Potter series is already at it's end. Oh well...

Before I forgot, Tony Moly in SM North will be giving away freebies for people who purchase their products today only, July 15. I don't think I'll be hoarding buying many things from Tony Moly AS OF NOW because I've been busy online shopping.

Why have I been online shopping? I've found out that in Korea, they're having sales this month from brands like Lioele (already ordered some), Nature Republic (already ordered last month), Missha (big sale I tell ya!), and Holika Holika. It's like the ultimate combo for makeup and skincare addicts like me. As result, I'm currently broke...well, not really, just out of the budget...hihihi!

As expected, more things to review will pile up and I will only get to start blogging almost regularly starting next month.

If you're wondering where I usually shop online, then I'll just post a link in my blog sidebar. All of the online shops that I will post here are my trusted online sellers.

'Till next time!

Review/Swatch: Tony Moly Crystal Glam Color Gloss #3

Before I start with my review, I was misinformed by the SA of Tony Moly last time that Tony Moly "flagship" store in SM North Edsa will open this month, June...I saw the "would be" store and it will open in July, not June...oh well...

Tony Moly Crystal Glam Color Gloss #3

This "gloss" is more like a hybrid of a lipgloss and a lipstick. It has a "moisturizing factor" of a lipgloss, but it's less pigmented than lipstick and even a liquid lipstick.

Price: 

P398.00

Smell:

smells like a fruity candy...like Fruitella...do you still know that candy?

Packaging:

sleek and simple

Formula:

quite thick, but surprisingly not sticky on the lips.

Color:

#3 is a light peachy nude color that can neutralize the dark edges of my lips.

Comments:

-- I really like the smell of this gloss. It's not overpowering and it smells like Fruitella which makes me remember my childhood years...ahhh, nostalgia...

-- love the color! (^_^)

-- I don't know if a version of this gloss from The Face Shop one is better than this, but all I can say is that this is still more affordable than The Face Shop's one.

-- It's not drying to the lips, but I'd still suggest to apply lipbalm first, before this because it can emphasize all your lip lines, flakes, dry patches, etc. It will also help in applying the gloss evenly on the lips.

-- It's actually pigmented enough to neutralize the natural color/darkness of my lips.

-- Even though the gloss has a thick consistency, it is not sticky on the lips.

-- But because of the thick consistency of the gloss, it applies streaky! Honestly, the doefoot applicator is kinda useless because it distributes too much product and it does not help in spreading the gloss evenly. The best way to apply this is to put on a little at a time by dotting a bit of product and spreading it evenly using your finger. So, if you don't want to the hassle of applying the gloss with your finger, then this is not for you.

-- With correct application, it really looks natural and makes my lips look plump and healthy.

-- Lasts a bit longer than a lipgloss, so I can say the lasting power is ok.

-- In my opinion, this shade suits almost all skintones...just look at the pictures...since my skin is weird, it changes skintone in different lighting.

Swatch:

Natural light:

This is the unedited version...as you can see, the gloss emphasizes my lip lines.

Natural light:

(Edited version) I only erased my liplines because it looked horrible when it's up close and personal. hehehehe!

 Flourescent light:

I have yellowish skintone here, but the color of the gloss still suits me well.

 W/ flash:

I have a very tanned skintone here. The color looks like a very nude shade on my lips.

The question is, will I purchase more of this?

MAYBE. 

For me, it's just an OK product.

It's just nice to have, not really I would reach for very often.

I might purchase this only when there will be a Sale.

My Adventure During the Etude House 20% off Grand Sale (^_^)

I know, I said I'm not going to show haul posts anymore, but I'm just happy and quite satisfied with my purchases during this 1st day of the grandsale. I stuck to my word that I will not go crazy buying everything I see in the shop. I just picked out the things that I will really use and the colors I still don't have in my collection. I'm quite proud of myself that I really did a "controlled haul". (^_^)

Mr. Panda Eyes bravely accompanied me in the shop (which is not populated with people woohoo! It really pays to be early!) eventhough he feels quite iffy and scared with the PINKNESS of the ambiance...that's why I love him...hahaha! He even asked me, "If the SA always says "welcome princess" to every female that enters this place, would they call me princess too?" hahahaha! yes, I laughed out loud when he asked that with a half scared, half embarrassed look on his face. Don't worry, he survived the whole shopping trip with all his organs still intact...hahaha!

The cashier in the shop who's already familiar with my face, graciously included a free 2NE1 CD (not really a fan, but not a hater either) with my purchase...I was wondering why she gave this to me because as I remember, I have to purchase P3000 worth of  products before I can get the CD. I only purchase way less than P3000...Maybe, they give this to their "suki"? I don't know, but thanks anyway! hehehe! 

Speaking of sales assistant (in their SM North Edsa branch), I really like their attitude towards their customer. In my experience, the sales assistants that are already familiar with me, are actually GENUINELY friendly and they have also observed that I don't like being followed around. They give me enough space to browse, but they are also there if I have any questions about a product. At least one or two of them gives me their honest, but fair opinion about the products that I ask about and I love that kind of attitude, it's very rare to come across that kind of SA. They're the ones who can make me purchase even an expensive product because I feel that they are GENUINE with their opinion. I say, give them a raise!

Before Mr. Panda Eyes and I went outside the shop, we were asked by a pretty lady if she could take a picture of us just for documentation purposes. I think she's going to post the pics in the Etude House FB account or maybe her blog...I don't know, but I politely said no because Mr. Panda Eyes looked like he's about to cry and run at the same time. He really looked so scared. I quite pity him at that time. hahaha!

and besides, I'm not ready for a picture taking session because I'm not "wearing" my best face yet! hahaha! no, just kidding! I just want to stay anonymous as much as I can...hehehe!

FYI: Etude House 20% Off Grand Sale Nationwide (Philippines only)

Yep! you've read it right! Etude House will be having their first ever Grand Sale 20% off on all items in all their branches nationwide starting tomorrow, June 15 to June 21!! One week!!! Woohoo!!

credits to Etude House Philippines (facebook account). I hope they won't mind me copying just for announcement purposes. (^_^)v

Of course I wanted to be one of the first to get the good ones! (^_^) I'm lucky that I've already convinced Mr. Panda Eyes to come with me in my shopping adventure tomorrow! Don't worry, it will be a "controlled haul" for me. I'm not going to buy the whole shop since SOME of their products are more of a miss than a hit for me, but then again, it's a sale and I'm not going to argue with that alluring red tag with a SALE on it...hahaha!

Hope to see some beauty bloggers there...I like to be anonymous so, I'll just observe...hahahaha!