My Feb 2014 Favorites

Hey guys! It's been a long time since my last update, lately I have just been so busy at work and home. :\ Anyways, it's already March! Can't believe it time just pass by so fast! That means, I am going to share with you my Feb faves!

Love and Toast Sugar Grapefruit Handcreme

This handcreme really helps my hands to prevent from drying especially since it is still winter-y at this month. And it also smells so gooood! And look at that packaging! I am a sucker for cute packages especially pink!

Make Up Forever Mat Velvet Foundation in 25

 Lately, I have been for the hunt of a really good liquid foundation. And I read so many good reviews about this one. So I went to Sephora and ask an employee if what shade would best match me. She recommended the 25 (warm ivory - light skin with pink undertones). So far, I like it. It doesn't make my face oily.

BH Cosmetics 12 pcs Pink Brush Set

 I got this brush set from BH cosmetics during their Valentine's sale. The quality is not really like that of high end ones but it is justifiable with the price it came with. So far I like it just for an ordinary day usage.

BH Cosmetics Floral Blush Duos - Iris

Again, this blush also was part of their Valentine's sale. It comes with this cute packaging and floral design. Other shades are: tulip, lilac, rose and daisy.

Blistex Moisture Melt

Lip balm is a must to prevent having dry lips and for me it is this Blistex. It has some beads with it and very refreshing and hydrating to the lips!

Cadbury English Toffee Ice cream bars

I know this is not beauty related but I so love this ice cream bar! It just tastes like the cadbury chocolate bars (of course). Even though it is still cold, I love eating this! Goodbye diet!

So those are all my favorites for February. Do you have some favorites too? Let me know down in the comments! :)

xoxo

<3 little miss steph

Manicure Monday/Thursday: Ciate Oil Slick

Hey everyone! Even though, it is not yet Manicure Monday, I painted my nails in advance since I have free time. This time, I am using Ciate in Oil Slick. I so love the duo chrome type of metallic shade it gives. As it is defined by Ciate, "...gives off the most beautiful multi chrome gold green effect just like an optical illusion." Truly indeed! The picture doesn't even do it justice.

What is your favorite Ciate nail polish?

<3 xoxo
little miss steph

NYX and Rimmel Kate Lipstick Swatches

Hi lovelies! First of all, I changed my blog name from adventuresoflittlenurse.blogspot.com to littlemisssteph23.blogspot.com, unfortunately all of the comments disappeared but to all those who commented before, thank you very much for the effort. I did this so that it would match my instagram name (if you want to add me in ig, just search for littlemisssteph23, there are more personal pictures of my life there).

I wanted to share with you some of the lipsticks I recently bought. So NYX lip products have been the talk around especially the NYX butter lipsticks. A lot of bloggers say that they are great. Instead of doing swatches of all or most of the butter lipsticks, I pick one of each of their popular lip products. The butter lipstick, the matte lipstick, the extra creamy round lipstick. And I also added a Kate Rimmel lipstick.

1. Rimmel Kate Lasting Finish in 111 Kiss of Life
2. NYX Matte Lipstick in MLS 10 Perfect Red
3. NYX Butter Lipstick in BLS 12 Little Susie
4. NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in LSS 583A Haute Melon

I am a fan of the NYX brand since it is very affordable, you can even buy it in a drugstore. Affordable yet very good quality products. And I like the container of their lipsticks, as they have that transparent/glass part where you can see the shade without opening it, unlike other brands where you have to open each one of them or just guess whatever the shade is inside.

The Rimmel Kate lipstick (Kiss of Life) leaves a very rich matte finish but still moisturizing unlike an old lipstick in another brand I have tried before. I personally like the shade and the finish it leaves especially I find it hard to find the perfect red that is not too drying to the lips.

I am not wearing any kind of make up today! Just powder. x_x

The NYX matte lipstick Perfect Red is very pigmented and long lasting but still not drying to the lips. The shade I bought is a bright blue-toned red. I would say it is darker than the Rimmel Kate lipstick Kiss of Life but I like them both!

goofing around

The NYX butter lipstick is very creamy and hydrating but still gives a full coverage and a satin finish. I have always been a fan of lipsticks that are creamy even if I have to re-touch it a few times in a day. The one I bought is Little Susie, it is a deep pink with yellow undertone shade. It is not one of those very light pink or barbie kind of pink but just the right pink where you can wear it during casual days or even at work.

Lastly, the NYX extra creamy round lipstick. When they say "extra-creamy" they really mean it. Personally, I don't like it even though it is creamy. I think it is just so creamy that you have to re-apply it too many times in order the shade to come out especially that my lips are naturally dark. And another thing, since spring is coming I was hunting for the perfect orange shade lipstick, so I grab this Haute Melon shade. But I don't like the finish it gives and the shade is just so not right for my skin tone and not the kind of orange I was looking for. 

So anyway, if you have any suggestions for a perfect orange lipstick, please comment down below. 

Hope you find this review helpful. :) Blog you later loves!

<3 xoxo

little miss steph

My Friday the 14th of February

Hey lovelies! It has been a while. Was really busy at work. Anyway, I hope your Valentine's day went fun and sweet. My V-day was fine. Spent it on the 13th with my twinsister at Chili's for dinner (since it is just me and her that live here together alone; our parents are in the Philippines). Here is the picture of what we ate... It was a hearty meal indeed! Happy tummy = happy heart.

*burp*

Yesterday, as I was getting ready for work (yeah that's right, I spent the actual V-day with my lovely patients!), I received this at my doorstep...

It's from my boyfriend all the way from the Philippines. Couldn't be more happier. :)

"Though miles may lie between us, we're never far apart, for relationship doesn't count the miles, it's measured by the heart."

Hope all is well with you guys! Gonna post some beauty related stuff very soon. Blog you later!

<3 xoxo

little miss steph

Products of Boredom: FOTD and Selfies

Hey guys! I am just bored having the day off, free from work but not free from house work! Lol. Anyway, I hope ya'll guys are enjoying the days before Valentine's day! Let me know what are your plans for V-day. Stay safe and warm!

Warning: Vain selfies ahead!

<3 xoxo
little miss steph

Make Up Brushes Cleaning Time

Hey guys! Just came back from a 12 hr night shift again. It was a good night, not too busy like the other day. Before my face will hit the bed and have some beauty rest, I have to give some TLC to my brushes first. Yep, it's that "time" of the week again. And I just wanted to share to you guys or to anyone who doesn't have a cleaning routine yet, on how I clean my dirty, yucky, eewy make up brushes.

Cleaning brushes is sometimes cumbersome, especially if you have hundreds of brushes. It is a no joke business for most of us. But clean brushes does not just condition and lengthen their lifetime but is also hygienic and prevent skin breakouts, acnes or pimples.

Don't worry, you don't have to have the most expensive or fancy cleaning tools in order to take care of your brushes. All you need is a plate, olive oil and dishwashing liquid. I bet all of us have that in our home right? The olive oil will maintain the quality of your brushes and the dishwashing liquid is antimicrobial which can get rid of those germs staying inside the brushes.

Gather your dirty brushes. Pour a good amount of olive oil and dishwashing liquid into the plate. You can add more as you go along. And put an equal amount of water just enough to emulsify the soap.

Get your brush and wet it with water and then swirl it into your mixture. And then do a sweeping motion onto your hand and gently squeeze the brush to remove some of the mixture and set aside. REMEMBER not to turn the brush upside down where the brush is pointing to the top. You do not want the water/mixture to go into the ferrule because that can destroy the brush. You will want the handle to be the part pointing to the top while the brush pointing downward.

 

Repeat with your other brushes...

Look at those dirty and yucky stuff!

After all that is done, rinse your brushes (make sure that the water temperature is just right) and just gently squeeze them to get rid some of the water. Time to air dry them. Get a clean plate and put some paper towels, preferably a plate with slanted sides so that the brushes will be in an angle and the remaining water can just drain into the towel. It may take some time to let them completely dry so you might want to do this at night time or when you know you are not going to use them for a little while.

Now your brushes are clean and ready to do some business afterward. Please share your make up brushes cleaning routine, I would like to know about them! Blog you later cuties!



<3 xoxo
little miss steph

Pink Valentine Nails

It's been a long time since I had colored nails. It's not that I am against to colored or long nails, but being a nurse, sometimes they just go to waste. But, since Valentines Day is just around the corner, why not give some love to those long-no-attention nails?! I use the Essie Sugar Daddy nail polish which is a baby pink shade. As a pinkaholic, I so love the color that I would like to eat it! (hahahaha) I have "old lady hands" lately because of frequent hand washing at the hospital and it gets very dry despite the numerous times of lotion application! Anyway, have fun on your Valentines Day. If you have some Valentine nails, please share them down below. I would love to see them!

<3 xoxo

little miss steph