Anyway, without further ado —

Makeup
Eastern Experiments: Intervene Makeup by Elizabeth Arden
Shimmer Liner Pencil in Golden Bronze, The Face Shop
Eastern Experiments: Gel Liner Addiction
Eastern Experiments: ARTISTRY™ Lip Colour Creme in Neutrale
Eastern Experiments: ARTISTRY™ Lip Colour Sheer in Sandrine
ARTISTRY™ Light Reflective Lotion SPF 15, Blushing Radiance
Eastern Experiments: ARTISTRY™ Waterproof Mascara in Brown
Eastern Experiments: Maybelline BlushStudio Mousse
Eastern Experiments: Maybelline Volum Express Turbo Boost Waterproof Mascara
Eastern Experiments: Elizabeth Arden, Color Intrigue Bronzing Powder Duo
NARS Super Orgasm’s Day Out

Skincare
Eastern Experiments: Elizabeth Arden INTERVENE Pause & Effect Moisture Cream SPF 15
Eastern Experiments: OLAY Moisture-Balancing Foaming Facial Wash with Vitamin E
A Night with OLAY Regenerist
Day Cream: Olay Regenerist Regenerating Cream (Perfecting Cream)
Battle of the Day Creams: OLAY Regenerist Vs Pond’s Age Miracle Vs RevaléSkin Vs Elizabeth Arden Intervene
Eastern Experiments: OLAY Regenerist Eye-Lifting Serum
Eastern Experiments: Neutrogena Body Oil
Eastern Experiments: Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium A/O

Hair
Eastern Experiments: Sunsilk Smooth & Manageable Haircare System
Eastern Experiments: VITRESS Hair Solutions, Hair Spa
Eastern Experiments: Dove Advance Colour Care Shampoo and Advanced Colour Therapy Conditioner
Eastern Experiments: Pantene Ice Shine Shampoo

Bath
Eastern Experiments: Olay Body In-Shower Body Lotion
Eastern Experiments: Olay Body Ultra Moisture Soap with Shea Butter
Eastern Experiments: VEET Hair Removal Cream
Eastern Experiments: DOVE Beauty Body Wash, Calming Night

MISC
Eastern Experiments: PCA Skin and the Skin Peel
Eastern Experiments: Careline Extra Wear Nail Polish
Eastern Experiments: Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning Lotion

Perfume
Eastern Experiments: Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Eastern Experiments: Dior ‘J’adore’ Eau de Parfum Spray

Whew! Quite a list, yea? I didn’t realise that I had tried this much beauty products throughout the year. Can you imagine the ones I may have failed to include in the list (cuz I know I’m missing some!) and ones I have yet to write a review for? Gah. It’s a wonder that my skin’s taking it well. This list will remind me that there should be limits. Hahaha!

Ah, well. Let’s hope that 2009 will be as interesting as this year’s! Wishing y’all a beautiful and an eventful year in beauty for 2009! Cheers!

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I’ll do a separate drawing for the remaining prizes to figure out who gets which.

So, congratulations again to Apple, Nikki Tiu, Tara, Elizabeth, Nica, and Anya for winning! Thanks to all of you for participating!

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I collated all entries from across the blogs I ran the contest on: Tops2Bottoms.com, BeautyBentoBox.com, and StyleManila.com. I randomized the prize list then did the raffle draw, accordingly.

The number assignments per entry is based on the actual comment number seen on the comment URI. If you click on the numbers, it will bring you to the comment of the winner (one that appears at the top of the page) and you will see on the address bar, the number at the end (should you wish to verify if it is you).

Here are the winners with their corresponding prizes!

1. ARTISTRY™ Vanity Kit
# 62782

2. ARTISTRY™ Vanity Kit
# 8878

3. ARTISTRY™ Vanity Kit
# 8869

4. ARTISTRY™ Lip Colour Creme in Neutrale
# 8956

5. ARTISTRY™ Waterproof Mascara in Brown
# 8866

6. ARTISTRY™ Lip Colour Sheer in Sandrine
# 8980

7. ARTISTRY™ Vanity Kit
# 1359

8. ARTISTRY™ Vanity Kit
# 8957

9. ARTISTRY™ Vanity Bag with mirror
# 8987

10. ARTISTRY™ Light Reflective Lotion SPF 15, Blushing Radiance
# 1346

11. ARTISTRY™ Makeup brushes
# 9081

12. ARTISTRY™ Vanity Kit
# 1331

(Via Random.org)

Just shoot me an email using the email address you left on the comment entry (this is for verification purposes) with your complete name and mailing address so I can send you your prize. If I don’t hear from you by Friday, 4 July 2008 I’ll be forced to draw a new winner.

Thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners!

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I hope that all that participated will keep an eye out on the announcement of winners scheduled tomorrow.

Wish you all the best!

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Just a reminder that I’m raffling off Free Artistry Goodies here at Beauty Bento Box.

All you have to do is join the conversation on Makeup and Asian skin and you can get a chance to win one of the many prizes. Every comment is considered an entry so feel free to leave as many as you want. Make sure that your comment is not unrelated/spammy/repetitive/offensive and to use a valid email address.

There’s still time (a few more hours left) to join so please do!

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All you have to do is join the conversation on Makeup and Asian skin and you can get a chance to win one of the many prizes. Every comment is considered an entry so feel free to leave as many as you want. Make sure that your comment is not unrelated/spammy/repetitive/offensive and to use a valid email address.

Conversation will end on the 30th of June. Jump in now!

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I’ll be raffling off the following:

ARTISTRY™ Lip Colour Creme in Neutrale (1)
ARTISTRY™ Lip Colour Sheer in Sandrine (1)
ARTISTRY™ Light Reflective Lotion SPF 15, Blushing Radiance (1)
ARTISTRY™ Waterproof Mascara in Brown (1)
ARTISTRY™ Makeup brushes (1 set)
ARTISTRY™ Vanity Kits (6)
ARTISTRY™ Vanity Bag with mirror (1)

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, sharing your thoughts on makeup and Asian skin. Make sure that you leave your name and a valid email address cuz that’s how your entry will be verified.

Every comment is counted as an entry so long as you’re adding onto the conversation. (Important note: Be nice. I have the right to disqualify a comment if it’s off-topic/spammy/offensive.) Main point here is to have this conversation and learn from each other. AND my way of saying thank you for participating in the conversation is the Artistry Raffle. How does that sound?

Since I also write for two (2) other blogs: Tops 2 Bottoms and Style Manila, I’ll also be starting conversations there wherein you’re also free to join!

This will last till the end of the month, 30th June 2008, 11:59pm. Raffle will be on 01 July then the list of winners with corresponding prizes will be posted on 02 July 2008. Winners are given 3 days to get in touch with me, sending in particulars like full name and mailing address (using the email address used in their comment). Failure to meet the deadline will result to my drawing a new winner.

Now, let’s start talking!

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Mascara

* Available in waterproof and smudgeproof formulas, for perfect lashes all day.
* Defines and darkens lashes without clumping or “raccoon-eyes.”
* Measurably thickens lashes up to 200%.

Though this is far from being The Perfect Mascara for me, it sure is a cool change from what I was used to. This Waterproof Mascara from ARTISTRY™ is part of the beauty loot they gave me. It came together with other ARTISTRY™ Cosmetics (this, this, and this), among other things.

Packaging was very simple. It looks like what a normal mascara would look like. Yea, a bit bland. Nothing elegant about it but it sure is light. It did even make me wonder if it had anything in it, which was a bit strange.

What really got me excited was that it was brown mascara. Odd, yea? Well, I used to buy brown-black mascaras before but never just plain brown. I was excited to give it a go. I did and was both impressed and “oh, that’s it?” (if you know what I mean).

Good points were it’s easy to apply. I even tried it on my eyebrows. No clumps. Lashes look thicker and more lush after application. It IS waterproof and smudgeproof. I had splashed some water on my face last night (twas too hot, looking to cool myself) with the intention of washing my face but I had to attend to something important so I went and dried off. That’s when I noticed I still had the mascara on and intact. Cool.

As for a few let downs, I was expecting a noticeable change in hue and appearance. There’s no change. I mean, yea, it’s darker and it has the “mascara” look but nothing really special. The lashes only look thicker up close. And it does not make the eye lashes look longer so forget what them sales people keep pitching you. Not true.

Anyway, it’s a good mascara for everyday use. For them ordinary occasions. It’s good for natural looking makeup and daytime makeup.

Image: artistry.com

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Photo© 2008 Sasha Manuel

ARTISTRY™
Light Reflective Lotion
SPF 15
Blushing Radiance

(Maquillaje Humectante Iluminador
FPS 15)

Active ingredients: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Zinc Oxide 3.0%

Among all the ARTISTRY™ loots I got, this one I did not find in their website. AND it’s the one that surprised me the most.

Staring at the pearly white soft tube, I was expecting just your run-of-the-mill skincare product (taking the cue from the term ‘lotion’ printed down the front). I had thought it was another alternative to a moisturiser or a day cream. Nothing really special. I wasn’t about to switch to a new moisturiser. Heck, I don’t really use the RevaleSkin Day Cream, much less consider using this one from ARTISTRY™.

But, lo and behold, I had noticed something about it that sets it apart.

I reckon it wasn’t kidding when it was christened “Blushing Radiance” cuz the shimmer and shade it leaves on your skin can be described as blushing and radiant.

I would classify it as makeup rather than your typical skincare product. This is a good thing. Yes, it’s great that it has SPF cuz it does offer a decent amount of protection while it makes your skin look more pretty. Alternative to your moisturiser? Yea, for days (or nights) wherein you want your face to have that extra glitter. It’s perfect for days when you simply want some SPF on your skin and less need for layers of makeup, just to get that radiant look. But I’m still more comfortable in keeping Elizabeth Arden Intervene Pause & Effect Moisture Creme my default daily moisturiser. BUT I wouldn’t mind keeping this for odd “no makeup” I’m-gonna-let-my-skin-breathe days.

Applying the Light Reflective Lotion can be a chore. It’s advisable to use a sponge instead of your fingertips cuz it can get quite messy. But to be fair, it does easily glide over your skin. I’ve only used it once. No visible signs of caking. Don’t mistake it for a foundation, though, it does gives off this feeling of redundancy. I use liquid foundation you see. It’s quite heavy on the skin so be careful to apply moderately. Stay clear of your eyes, too.

Thank god this one has a decent scent. Can’t quite peg the notes but it’s pleasant, a bit perfume-y but not too heavy.

I still feel I need to use it a few more times in order to fully give you the final verdict. But right now, let me just leave you with my initial thoughts and just stay tuned for any additional inputs. Perhaps some of you have already given this product a go. Feel free to share your experiences. Your thoughts are much appreciated.

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Lip Colour Sheer

* Keeps lips looking fresh and young.
* Multi-dimensional colour; lips reflect a luminescent gloss and shine.
* Super-enriched with antioxidant vitamins A, C and E and soothing aloe to help protect and condition the lips.
* SPF 15 protects lips from UV rays and provides a conditioning barrier from other environmental factors.

Here’s the other lipstick that’s part of the ARTISTRY™ loot I got recently. If the Lip Colour Creme offers a promise of nude lips, the Lip Colour Sheer in Sandrine definitely offers a more vivid and vibrant shade. This inspires the bold, luscious red lips. Has a satisfying shock value that’ll suit the brave.

Though not planned, I’m now looking into creating a look that will make use of this shade. For someone who prefers a more natural looking makeup, this definitely will entail a lot of courage-mustering. Perhaps I’ll do a mini-photoshoot one of these days, yeah? Even to just try it out. I did try to wear it one time but I ended up wiping some of it off to tone the colour down. I just wasn’t use to it. I ended up with reddish brown lips.

Like the Creme, the Sheer is also easy to apply. It’s a little heavier but is still not sticky. I still don’t like the scent. I prefer the Sheer’s packaging over the Creme. It’s a whole lot more elegant with its matte and chrome gold casing. It’s still in the handy, smaller-sized tube (compared to other lipsticks).

Verdict? If you love lips that reflect luminescent gloss and shine, SPF, and promise of antioxidants on your lips then there’s no harm in giving this a try. I’m still not too keen on the smell, so, if that’s a deal breaker for you, I suggest that you first take a sniff before taking out your wallet.

Image: artistry.com

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