The Baby Is Now A Lady

It's about time that I learn the basics of looking halfway decent in a corporate environment. So here's the beginner's stash:

Since I'm been using lip balms for a long time now, I figured I could start with lippies and light blush. I never really liked glossy lips so I opt for the Elf lip stain with the separate gloss, and a lighter shade in matte. For the cheeks, I figured a coral one from The Face Shop would suffice. (And because the puff is really so cute!)

My skin's not really oily, most of the time it's dry, and every beauty guru says moisturizers are a must! So here...

 

Apparently, you're never too young or old to have collagen in your moisturizer. Since I was already at The Face Shop, I grabbed a bottle.

It has been an estimated two weeks since this shopping spree, and I'm happy to report that I'm actually using them, although not as often as most people, but at least I'm starting, right? Here's the verdict in details:

• The matte lippie is a bit cakey, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to use anything else with it to make it less so. I'm kinda wishing for an experienced older sister now for these kinds of things.
• The stain one is really bright, but as per the boyfriend, it does look good on me, even with the gloss, so I guess that went well. 
• I'm currently pining on the Melondrama lipstick from Smashbox, but I'd have to wait a day or two to get it. 
• The blush is nicely light and I just apply a bit more whenever I want a darker shade.
• No allergies or itchiness whatsoever from all of these.
• The moisturizer has a nice light scent that I like and is not at all sticky, but sometimes I still prefer my good old L'Oreal only because of the matifying and momentary cooling effect on the face.

 All in all, I guess I'm satisfied. I just hope I don't get too lazy, after all, every time I put make up on, it's practice, right?