[UPDATED] What's In My Kikay Kit -- Part 2

We're now at the second part of my 'What's in My Kikay Kit' post, as promised. I'm now featuring the lip and pencil products here, as well as my updated brush set. So let's begin..

FS Cosmetics Eye Pencil in Dark Brown

I actually use this as a brow pencil, when I want to fix my brows in an instant. It does not show much when swatched, but its hardness makes it ideal to lightly draw on my brows. A few light, hairlike strokes and a quick brush with a spoolie and I'm good to go!

Natasha Beauty GlamFix Eyeliner in Chocofix

To say that this eyeliner is a staple in my makeup bag is an understatement. And as you can see, I'm about to hit the end of the pencil. Maybe when I finally hit the end it's time for me to try another kind of brown pencil liner?

Ever Bilena Lip Pencil in Capuccino

The perfect matte browny nude lip color for just 100 pesos. Seriously guys, if you're looking for a matte lip color in a pinch (they come in five colors, by the way), look no further than the Ever Bilena stand at beauty stores and supermarkets -- I kid you not, you can now buy makeup in supermarkets!

My NYX + Maybelline Haul

Hiya, guys!

photo credit here

As you may have noticed, I've been mentioning that I'm on a penny pinching mode, primarily because I'm unemployed at the moment (I really hope those companies that I have applied to hire me ASAP!), and so I have been doing everything I can to minimize my expenses, especially whenever I go to school.

Guess what? All of these efforts paid off, as I have saved a few hundred pesos in a few weeks -- just enough for me to get a few items that I've been meaning to get for myself.

Get to know more about my latest haul when you click 'Read More.'

[REVIEW] NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cashmere and Rocky Mountain Green

Hiya guys!

Today I'm gonna review the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils in Cashmere and Rocky Mountain Green.

note: photos taken on separate days

From NYX Cosmetics website:

A radiant eye liner that also doubles as an eye shadow. Made with a blend of mineral oil and powder, our creamy Jumbo Eye Pencils glide on effortlessly—no pulling, tugging or fading—and come in a rainbow of vivid hues. Some call her chubby. We say voluptuous.

Ever since I saw this product in some reseller sites, I became curious about it -- how can a big pencil like this be applied to the eyes when it's too big to be called a liner?

Turns out, it's more than a liner -- it's also an eyeshadow-on-a-pinch and, in the case of the Cashmere shade, a base eyeshadow color.

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil is an oversized eye pencil with an equally oversized 'lead' AKA the center part of the pencil where much of the product is placed. It has a clear plastic cap which protects the lead from damage when keeping it in your makeup kit.

More photos and the full review when you click 'Read More'