BEAUTY BULLETIN: The colors of summer + Jeffree Star now in SM Megamall!

Summer is all about fun and color, specifically neons, brights, pastels, and rich, sunny hues. I'm so glad that color is in once more and here are the products that are so colorful, it hurts! Check out these new colorful summer offerings from Colourpop, Kylie Cosmetics, Jeffree Star, MAC, and Fenty Beauty!

Photo credit: colourpop.com

 Colourpop takes inspiration from one of my favorite fruits, Watermelon!

Watermelon is a vibrant, juicy collection of reds in varying hues and textures, from metallic, matte, to shimmer. This major collection features an eyeshadow palette, lip gloss, shimmer pigments, lipstick, lip balm, and skin care.

Watermelon Collection is now available at colourpop.com

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How to save women with your eyebrows

Aside from environmental causes, Education is one of my biggest advocacies; the back bone of The Beauty Junkee is education; since its inception, teaching has always been a huge part of me as a blogger: from informing readers of the latest product, reviewing product performance, to teaching them how to do their eyebrows. Education is the difference between good and bad eyebrows, and education is the difference between a good life and poverty; that's why I wish to reach more people with The Beauty Junkee and for more underserved individuals to have a chance at education.

But did you know that just by having your eyebrows groomed at Benefit, you can send a young lady to school and provide the first step to a better future?

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BEAUTY BULLETIN: New Fresh- faced beauty goodies

The latest election broke my heart. I can't believe we still haven't learned our lesson no matter how many times it has faced us, no matter how many times we were taught. We're still a long way to go from becoming informed voters, but as always, a new day is always a new chance. Taking the lessons from this recent elections, let us go out of our way to educate, inspire, and instill change in the mindset of the voting public so we will get the politicians who are just and the government we deserve; every day is a chance to start anew, to change one's perspective, to enlighten one's mind. I'm still not giving up on the Philippines!

Anyhoo, mending my broken heart with these new beauty goodies that landed on my doorstep lately!

Ever Bilena Advance is always shaking up things with frequent new releases like the Face Trio Kit and Eyeconic 6- color eyeshadow palettes that come in pretty combinations and are definitely travel- friendly.

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Chopard Happy Lemon Dulci EDT: Happiness in the littlest things

I really hate leaving on a Friday. It's unfair to hate Friday, but the roads are pretty messed up on this day of the week, plus it's like everything is delayed because of the painful traffic situation. Yesterday was no choice Friday as I had to go out and accomplish important things for my blog and business.

I hurriedly went home after accomplishing my last work task for the week around 4pm; you could imagine how joyous I was when I got home in an hour and escaped Friday mega traffic unscathed. Another thing that brought a smile to my face and took away all the stress was a bouquet of Te Amo flowers and a bottle of the new Chopard Happy Lemon Dulci.

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BEAUTY BULLETIN: Moschino X Sephora, Hailey Bieber steps into beauty, Fenty Skin care, and more

So many cool beauty launches this year! We've got a cool rumor, cool collaboration, cool new celebrity beauty ventures, and a cool new product line!

MOSCHINO X SEPHORA MAKEUP COLLECTION PART 2

Photo Credit: Teen Vogue

Last year, the first gold- hued makeup line featuring the famous Moschino bear won the hearts of many Sephora and Moschino fans that the two brands decided to fuse their beauty brains together again for the new Moschino X Sephora collection.

This too cool for school makeup collection is inspired by school supplies. How quirky, cute, and these will surely spark a conversation every time you take it out of your makeup kit. Dammit, Jeremy Scott; why do you have to be so talented!

Moschino X Sephora will drop at sephora.com on April 25, 2019.

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Power Up Your Dreams at BDJ Freedom To Dream Summit

According to one report published by ABS-CBN news online, 7 out of 10 young Filipinos don't have a dream. This broke my heart; I won't be able to achieve everything I have now if I did not start dreaming and it's something that I wish the youth would always do to encourage themselves to just go for their goals. 

Dreaming is not a privilege; it is something that everyone should be able to do freely; it's a precursor to the actualization of a good life and yet the youth can't find themselves doing something so simple as dreaming. Has the future gotten really bleak? Bleak as it may seem, I think everyone can still dream; and if we want this kind of future to change, we should encourage the youth to start dreaming again.

Let's change this at BDJ's Freedom To Dream Summit.

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BEAUTY BULLETIN: Happy Skin's Active line, new Ever Bilena Blushes, and more

So many exciting summer releases this month that you'll surely find handy for all of your adventures! We have Ever Bilena's new product with Kris Aquino, tints, and blushes, a get-to-know with Moonshot Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever's new foundation, and Happy Skin's new line for the active.

Ever Bilena's new and improved powder blush come in sleeker, handier packaging and additional shades to add dimension to your features; their classic lip and cheek tints now feature their best- selling shades namely Toast of New York, Really Red, and Night Berry. A new Kris Aquino product is out and it's Tinted Lip Gloss that come in two shades that can be worn alone to enhance the lips or any lipstick.

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Of Bras, Liberation, and Avon Body Illusion undergarments

The good ol' bra-a significant symbol of femininity, a piece of clothing with a rich history and societal value. If there's one female product that I think won't ever go away, it would be the bra.

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All the newest Unilever beauty products!

At the Unilever Beauty That Cares Summit, aside from shifting towards a more sustainable business, they're also prioritizing naturals in all their products this year. 

Come take a look at Unilever's latest beauty products that will hit the shelves very soon!

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Awesome Perks to enjoy by Watsons Loyalty Card Holders

Watsons' tagline has always been 'Look Good Feel Good'; it's definitely the perfect tagline of one of my go- to stores for all things beauty.

Now Watsons takes their tagline a step further with these Watsons Loyalty Card perks that will surely send you to the nearest store and getting one!

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BEAUTY BULLETIN: What's new with Quick FX, Mary Kay, OFRA, and Macynn Cosmetics

Quick FX new sheet masks and clay mask, Mary Kay at Play new lip and cheek tint and matte liquid lipstick, and Macynn Cosmetics new Dream Collection brush set and Customizable Foundation

How's everyone today, especially those who have been dealing with water shortage for the past few days? I'm really sorry this happened to all of you; us taxpayers deserve better solutions and services from the government and we don't deserve to be played with for personal interests. :(

I read on social media that finally, MWSS will order for the reopening of La Mesa Dam's valves to finally restore water supply. Thank goodness and huge thanks to those who never stayed quiet on social media regarding this rumored fake water shortage. This is proof that if you use social media for the good, good can happen.

Anyway! You deserve long baths when water supply is finally restored. And before we end this week at The Beauty Junkee, let me share with you these awesome new products from some of our favorite brands:

Quick FX, one of social media's favorite beauty brands for its affordability and multi-tasking, solution- based formulas has just released new masks.

There are three new Quick FX sheet masks in the collection: Sculpt that helps tighten and firm the chin and cheek area, Dewy+ for parched, dry skin, and Liquid Ice for a cooling effect that helps remove excess sebum and minimize the look of pores. For wash- off type masks, there's Black clay mask that contains Bentonite, an effective dirt, pimple, and oil- removing clay variant; lastly, there's Dewy Sleep Mask that helps restore skin's natural moisture as you sleep. The three mask variants go well together!

Visit QUICK FX on Facebook for more information about the products.

Mary Kay, one of the leading beauty brands for women, has released new fun, exciting products under the AT PLAY range targeted towards teens and young women.

Mary Kay At Play Lip and Cheek Stick is a multi- purpose color stick in fun, bright colors; swipe on on the cheeks, lips, and even lids for a pop of color. Mary Kay At Play Matte Liquid Lipsticks come in 10+ shades that range from neutral, bold, to statement shades so you can mix and match anytime during wear.

Visit MARY KAY PHILIPPINES on Facebook for more information about the products.

OFRA Philippines is holding a huge sale for their liquid lipsticks! They're making way for the new packaging of OFRA lipsticks by holding a buy 1 get 1 sale for the previous packaging. Each lipstick duo is expertly paired to help you achieve stunning day, night, and artsy lip looks. It's only P850 for the duo.

Visit OFRA PHILIPPINES on Facebook for more information about the sale.

Macynn Cosmetics, one of the up and coming Filipino luxury makeup brands has just released two, new super interesting products! Introducing Blend It Customizable Foundation and Dream Collection Luxury Brushes.

Blend It is a foundation collection that features a base, blender, and makeup blending sponge. You can customize your shade all you want by either increasing the amount of base or blender that you mix together. If you hate buying foundation all the time just to match your skin tone, you will definitely find this handy! Macynn Blend It Customizable Foundation is at P1,900.00.

Macynn Cosmetics Dream Collection Luxury Brush Set is a collection of luxuriously soft brushes that are perfect for luxury lovers and even those with sensitive skin because of the unbelievable softness of the bristles. It's P8,000 for the set.

You can get the foundation at 40% off if you use my code 40OFFTBJ and the brushes at 30% off if you used my code 30OFFTBJ at MACYNN COSMETICS OFFICIAL WEBSITE. Happy shopping!

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Summer beauty releases of 2019 that you shouldn't miss

Photo Credit: musingsofamuse.com

 Oh, Roger, Darling! We've got an amazing makeup collection here!

Jessica Rabbit is one of the most iconic cartoon characters of my time: voluptuous body, lush, flowing mane, lavender lids, and red lipstick; she was the cartoon symbol of sensual femininity, but more than being a sex symbol, Jessica is smart, owns her power, and is fiercely loyal to her husband, Roger Rabbit (I still can't understand until today why she went for a rabbit).

Ciate pays tribute to this femme fatale with CIATE X Jessica Rabbit makeup collection. This makeup collection features an eyeshadow palette, highlighter, and a dazzling lipstick called Glitter Storm. The lipstick is so pretty and I want everything! Hopefully, Sephora Philippines will include this in their website!

Photo credit: Glossier

Glossier has been teasing their fans lately with Glossier Play and finally, it is revealed.

Glossier Play, a sub- brand, is a collection of glitter products and a new lip product for adventure- seekers and trendy gals.

One of the products is Glitter Gelee, a superbly glitter clear gel that can be used on the hair, skin, eyes and lips.

Photo credit: Glossier

Niteshine is a highlighter concentrate that can be used on the face, arms, leg, and basically, the whole body. Niteshine comes in various colors.

Photo credit: Glossier

The last product in Glossier Play's playlist is Vinylic Lip Lacquer, a high shine, high pigment lipstick with a soothing formula.

Glossier Play is now available at Glossier's official website and boutiques.

Photo Credit: glamour.com

Dior's giving you plump, juicy lips this summer that promises to stay shiny for up to 8 hours. The unique, highly moisturizing formula stays vibrant and shiny all throughout. Soon, Dior Addict Stellar Shine will come to the Philippines.

Photo Credit: Harper's Bazaar

Make way for more inclusivity! Fenty Beauty unveils the new Pro Filt'r concealer and it comes in a whopping 50 shades! Shookt! This is a huge improvement from their heavily- criticized 5- shade range of the first concealer. I'd love to try one and see if it will really last!

Which of these products are you eyeing for summer? :)

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New Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Body Wash: made for sensitive skin

One of the things I get always asked about as a beauty blogger is "What are the products that are best for sensitive skin?" Lately, I've been getting queries on best bath products for sensitive skin.

I'd always recommend Cetaphil because my family has proven its efficacy and affinity to sensitive skin; my husband who literally can't use moisturizer because he will break out and can only use selected facial cleansers would always go for Cetaphil because it's gentle enough for his skin.

Cetaphil is extending their range to further cement their status as the brand made for sensitive skin with the new AD Derma body wash and Cetaphil Baby. Good news for discerning mommies and individuals who have sensitive skin all over!

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Hello, Gorgeous!

In the last few years, we've seen the rise of contemporary Filipino beauty brands online; this is why I love the Internet; it levels the playing field for everyone and gives everyone the chance at being known and at success.

One of these brands that became famous online is Hello, Gorgeous.

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BEAUTY BULLETIN: Lady Gaga makeup line, Beauty Blender's new primers, and more

Photo: Slady Gaga on Facebook

Little Monsters, rejoice! Mother Monster is launching her own beauty line!

It has been confirmed that Lady Gaga will launch her own beauty line called HAUS BEAUTY.

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BEAUTY BULLETIN: Summer Travel Essentials

Summer is almost here and here are the first few summer- worthy releases that I got on my doorstep! Do let me know which one tickles your fancy!

I just learned about Pixi's Eye Reflections Eyeshadow Palette, a collection that features three sets of expertly- curated shades to define and complement eyes. 12 gorgeous shades of eyeshadow in matte, satin, and metallic finishes are featured in each palette, made for fair, medium, and warm skin! Don't forget to get Pixi's cruelty- free expert eyeshadow brushes to achieve a perfectly- blended eye makeup look!

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BEAUTY BULLETIN: A string of influencer and brand collaborations!

Whoa! So many brand x influencer and brand x brand collaborations are out this month! Here are some of the notable few; check them out!

Photo @maccosmeticsph IG

MAC Cosmetics Philippines recently released this photo of Maine Mendoza in New York; she's there for part 2 of MAC X Maine lipstick; she's currently brewing a new shade and for sure, we can't wait to know what it is! So, you think it's going to be a red this time? Let's see!

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BEAUTY BULLETIN: Valentines Day Beauty Gift Ideas

Valentines Day is almost near. Still thinking of the perfect gift to give to your loved ones? Here's a quick list of limited edition V-Day beauty releases that you should check out!

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