All Things Nice by LJ Enerva

Happy Treat : Happy Lemon Drinks

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:16:00 +0000

One of the favorite things i always have whenever i have whether im walking in the mall shopping , relaxing at home or taking a break from my usual routines is having a good drink . I often get more thirsty than hungry so a handy and yummy drink is a must .

While i was walking along the promenade in greenhills , i was planning to get myself a cup of coffee at starbucks when i remembered one of my acquaintances telling me that theres this new place that serves really new drinks at the promenade. The store is called Happy Lemon which originated in Hong Kong . It is conveniently located right beside the coffee shop so i opted to get my drink there instead.

The shops facade was not hard to miss , it was decorated with a very bright yellow sign with the signature happy lemon Face logo and outside are beautifully coordinated white and red chairs and table set that additionally sets attraction due tot he color choices . The signage with the vibrant colors of yellow, brown and black felt like i was gonna enter a really cute amusement park or toy store .

Once you get in , you will be greeted by a very friendly staff . the interior is very well decorated and thought off , nothing too over the top just basic minimalist colors of some what seems to be really well chose and comfortable interiors and seats.

The inside was quite cozy and the seats are very comfortable you could either choose to sit down on their cute cup styled swivel chairs or sit on the cozy bench with the wooden circles to enjoy the view of passersby or the the entrance of the promenade mall

At first i was skeptic thinkingthis would be another smoothie or shake store with beautiful interiors. But what i was really itching to know was does the drinks taste good or is it just another fad with a beautifully designed outlet to attract customers.

So the next question was , were the drinks any good??? or is this another fad that had a beautifully designed outlet to attract customers??? This time i was ready i came to this place with a prior knwledge of what drinks would be nice to try . But what really caught my attention and because of the good words i heard from an acquaintance I have decided to try the Rock salt and cheese series??? I know what going on in your mind and yes you read it right "rock salt and cheese" on drinks?? Crazy??? thats what i thought .

So for my first order i had a green tea with rock salt and cheese drink . The drinks are reasonably priced and it came price as Php 99-100 .

Now here is the good part , when you have this drink dont use a straw . Because if you did you will miss the rock salt and cheese flavor, you would think it would taste really really salty or yucky but i actually enjoyed my first cup. The flavor of rock salt and cheese blended with the green tea tasted like i was drinking the nectar of a really delicious flower . It smelled really good too . I loved my first cup that i decided to get another one . this time i tried the other variations of rock salt and cheese. Although they had others drinks on their menu this series is the one that really caught my taste bud, other drinks seemed usual to me just by name recall but i have yet to try them out in my return

I think this was chocolate with rock salt and cheese and same as green tea the rock salt and cheese twist made the whole taste a different kind of experience on drinks. Although i enjoyed the delicious flower aroma from Green Tea with rock salt and cheese better.

IN general Happy Lemon is a nice place to relax and hang out with your friends and share some refreshments while taking a break from looking at bargains in Viramall or while having a snack prior or after watching a movie at the promenade.

Happy Lemon is located at the ground floor of the Promenade in greenhills situated beside the Starbuck Coffee shop . The outlet is hard to miss just look for the signature Happy Lemon Face Logo :D

Enjoy the place as much as i did!

are you guys ready for 2011??

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:15:00 +0000

Hey guys 2010 was a good year for the blog. A lot of you have given and shown support by subscribing and being a fan in facebook. It growed in a span of 3 months. Since im very new with blogging and with the busy schedules there would be times where i would have only a little time to update. But due to the support you guys have given all things nice has a lot in store for 2011 and to start that off. I have taken a partner who will also posts and updates in maintaining the blog .A very good friend of mine Peter Paul will be joining us in all things nice.Continue giving support to all things nice and to my friend Peter with the same support you have been giving me all this time . All this and more in All things nice 2011.

Spotlight: Edgy Photos by Lance Eugenio

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:55:00 +0000

Michael Lance Eugenio , 22 year old young photographer, has been working on photography for 2 years now , taking inspiration from famous American photographer Richard Avelon whose portrait photographs helped define America's image of style, beauty and culture for the last half-century. Among Avelons notable works were portraits of famous people like Marilyn Monroe, the Beatles and Andy Warhole

This coming Saturday November 20 will be conducting an open shoot entitled EDGE

Follows are teaser photos for the open shoot

Photoshoot Information:

MALE:

BLACK or WHITE SANDO or TOPLESS AND JEANS

FEMALE:

TUBE TOP, SPAGHETTI STRAP, FIT SHIRT, BRA,(BLACK or WHITE) and JEANS

TO REGISTER...

you may email Lance at

eugenio.lance@yahoo.com

or pm me via facebook

and/or send him an sms

0926.685.4149

format of registration:

FULL NAME:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
CONATCT NUMBER:
TIME OF ARRIVAL ON THE SHOOT DATE:

SHOOT STARTS AT 10AM ONWARDS.

Bagabons : Reduce, Reuse , Relove

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:07:00 +0000

In a welcome contradiction to the Filipino diaspora, a globetrotting Pinoy raised in Canada decided to come home and rediscover his roots. Innately enterprising, Mannix Peña found in Manila an abundance of opportunities to express and expand his creativity as a graphic artist.

“Someone once said that I was sort off like a ‘global nomad.’ But something was calling me home. The thing I love the most is the rich culture translated to the food, arts and fashion. After weighing all my pros and cons, I came to realize the Philippines and Manila has so much to offer,” says the mid 30’s Executive Creative Director of Ethos Creative Solutions.

The idea to venture into designing and manufacturing bags, which Pena wittily calls Bagabons, was a natural progression. Being a Filipino growing up in the West and relocating back to the East, it was tough for Pena to pinpoint exactly where home was. He felt like he became somewhat of a vagabond. “Being able to create a design or material that goes beyond aesthetics made me place my identity and was somewhat instrumental in making me feel right at home,” Pena shares.

“As a graphic designer and creative director, clients always challenge my talent to re-face a company’s identity and brand, because their consumers have changed or their lifestyle has varied,” Pena adds, “With Bagabons, I felt I was making it possible to use my graphic design abilities to provide highly functional and stylish reusable bags that addressed a certain lifestyle. Bagabons was my answer to a new era of a highly mobile way of life.”

Pronounced as (bag • uh • bon), – The Bagabon is an edgy bag/tote designed with the modern man and woman whose lifestyle is fast paced and on the go. The bagabon aims to conform to the busy lifestyle without sacrificing beauty and character with the addition of advocacies towards social and environmental causes.

These bags have been crafted to be edgy and versatile convenient for the daily on the go lifestyle. Made to be functional and efficient without sacrificing sensibility, sophitication and style this product has an aesthetic design thats is trendy and eco friendly.

THE BAGABONS FEATURES:

made of Poly fine material.
convenient to use
foldable for convenience of storage
versatile comes in various designs and colors

GOOD NEWS : Bagabons is customizable!!!

Besides the trendy and eco friendly styles what makes the Bagabon so special is that is customizable.Bagabons lies in its individuality and customization. Different designs can be developed specifically for your company that will focus on your personal and exclusive theme, objectives and messages, all on a minimum order basis.

Bagabons can be found at:

Crossings/The Ramp at Glorietta 3

Moana at Rockwell

Hobbes & Landes at the Podium

Shangri-La

Alabang, Mall of Asia

Hobbes & Landes Trinoma

Dash at Eastwood.

To know more about Bagabons visit them at their official website @ BAGABONS

Spotlight: RJ Nazareno Exile Open Photo Shoot

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:02:00 +0000

RJ Nazareno a young photographer, art director , graphic artist and jr. stylist started to get into photography as a hobby during his college days . Back then he started with point and shoot cameras as medium to take photos. Until the year 2008 where he got his own Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera which started his career doing designer shots and model portfolios.

On November 14, 2010 , RJ will be holding an open photoshoot entitled "Exile"

Asked on his inspiration for the conceptualization of the photoshoot theme RJ answered " Well basically i thought of a dark themed shoot (which is my forte) , im very in to the supernatural . For this shoot i wanted to shoot my interpretation of LIMBO , somewhere between heaven or hell thus the 2 columns."

"Exile" Open Photo Shoot Teaser Video

DISCLAIMER: Please respect the creative work of this photographer. Duplicating or recycling these photos in any shape or form for your own use (without permission) or without due credit to the artist is prohibited and "shameful."

You can see more of Rj's work in his official online portfolio by clicking on the photo link below

Are U guys Ready for the hOlidays???

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:28:00 +0000

So i just came back from my Halloween Vacation and and i spent some good quality time with my mom and my family out our hometown and now im back in the city feeling more charged than ever.

Every year right after the halloween everybody starts getting busy doing nothing more than...... thei christmas decorations so i am very thrilled to see the streets all lit up on my way back to the city . And im very excited cant wait to wrap all those gifts they im gonna give to people specially my mom and my dad but of course i wont reveal them cause they might come accross this

post and wouldnt be a suprise anymore . right? :D

Are you guys done with your christmas shopping yet ? If you havent you better start really fast especially with christmas sales mushrooming from every mall and bazaars youre surelly get a lot of fabulous finds. In line with the holiday season ill be doing a lot of post and indulge not just myself but everyone of christmas-y things who doesnt love christmas right or to be more politically correct for non Christmas who doesnt love the holiday seasons. So keep your hand and eyes on your computers for the Holidays and all things nice :D

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU MY LOYAL SUPPORTERS FOR MAKING ALL THINGS NICE INTERESTING YOUR SUPPORT INSPIRES ME SO MUCH TO WRITE MORE I STARTED A MONTH AGO AND GAINED HUNDREDS OF FOLLOWERS IN A FEW WEEKS ITS LIKE AN EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR ME ! THANK YOU SO MUCH

New Video @ all things nice tv : My skin Care Routine

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:13:00 +0000

Hey guys , ive been receiving questions and request regarding my skin care routine . Disclaimer I do not have perfect skin i guess i just have found a good skin care routine that suits my lifestyle and skin type but for the request and questions i made a new video to answer your questions :) Enjoy watching !

Feauture: JR Sala :Headshots 101 open photo shoot

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:04:00 +0000

What:
Mark your dates people on November 7, 2010 photographer Mr. JR Sala will be conducting an open photoshoot entitled Headshots 101

When
November 7, 2010 (Sunday)
Photo Shoot starts at 12 nn

Registration Fee: 1000 php

Package will Include:
6 hi-res edited photos

Hair and Make up
by Cher E. Nogara

How:

To join:

Text your Name and
email address to
09157438670

Where:
Venue: TheROOM
88 panay ave., QC

what to bring:
Tube for girls
Vest for boys

For more information visit Mr. Sala's site at http://alkeiser.multiply.com/

Watch My reviews in Youtube !

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:08:00 +0000

Hello guys !! Thank you for the overwhelming support your'e giving to my blog all things nice . And in line with this you can also now catch me in you tube diong my reviews through
my official Vlog (Video Blog) allthngsnice through all things nice tv . You Can watch allthngsnice TV at www.youtube.com/allthngsnice

Photo: Screen Caps from one of my video review

I have been pretty busy with my schedule lately so having time to write can sometimes be hard. But ill try my best to at least make 3 to 4 posts a week as my schedule allows me. Having a youtube channel also makes it more convenient for me at time since i dont have to spend time writing my reviews but instead record them.

Majority of my reviews will still be done here in my official blog but my videos will come along the way in tie up with my blog reviews. Again thank guys for supporting all things . Im looking forward to your Tweets, DMS and the messages youre sending me through email and facebook.

Visit my official sites at:

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

YOUTUBE

You are what you eat: Food and Your skin

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:37:00 +0000

     It is said that your skin is a mirror to your health on the inside, that what you put into your body is reflected in the wellbeing and youthfulness of your skin. As a model, it is especially important to watch exactly what goes into your body, because it directly affects your earning potential!

    An important function of your skin is to sweat out your body's waste products. If you're sweating out toxic chemicals, this will affect not only the color of your skin, but your complexion too. So its important not just to eat foods that can improve your skin, but also to avoid those toxic foods that can cause a break-out.

Foods to Improve your Skin

Antioxidants
Antioxidants are very smart chemicals that protect our cells from both external threats, such as the sun, wind and temperature, and internal threats, such as excess oxygen and hormonal imbalances.

So what are antioxidants? They include Vitamins A, C and E and beta carotene. Their specific role is to combat free radicals, unstable cells that become loose and wreak havoc with your skin and cellular structure.

Good sources of antioxidants include cereals, fruits and vegetables. There are, however, certain foods that are particularly rich in these life-saving chemicals. These include berries (blueberry, blackcurrant, cherry), walnuts, sunflower seeds, pomegranate and ginger.

Protein
Protein is a hugely important substance for the body, but not one that we are usually short of. Today's diets, heavy on meat, tend to provide all that we need. One group who have to be careful though is vegetarians, who should supplement their diet with nuts, beans and other sources of protein.

A protein deficiency can reduce the elasticity of your skin. An important protein named Collagen plays a key role in cellular structure, giving it its strength and elasticity. Without it, our skin becomes saggy, wrinkled and aged.

Probiotics
As so often happens, what goes on inside your body is reflected on the outside. Probiotics are a great way to correct the chemical imbalances that can sometimes occur in your gut after events like stress or a course of antibiotics.

One source of antibiotics, a cultured milk named Kefir, has been in the news recently as a 'superfood'. It contains more probiotics than yogurt, as well as having a healthy dose of calcium. Its a great option for those of you who may be lactose-intolerant, as it contains lactase, the enzyme that you are missing.

That's not all though. The latest word is that probiotics applied directly to your skin can reduce sun damage and slow the effects of aging. Although this would certainly not be harmful, we think probiotics are far for effective taken internally.

Omega 3
You may have heard of "good fats" and "bad fats" - well Omega 3 fatty acids are the "good fats". As well as a host of other health benefits, Omega 3 oils strengthen the cell membrane and enable the healthy passage of nutrients and waste products through your skin. It also influences the skin's ability to hold water.

There are some great supplements containing Omega 3 fish oil, you can find them in any health store. The best natural sources include walnuts, canola oil and flax seed.

Water
Water is a natural body cleanser and can do wonders for your complexion, but it is also an important element in keeping your skin young and beautiful. Be one of the few people to drink the recommended 8 glasses of water per day and you will notice your skin looking rejuvenated and younger.

When your skin dries out it becomes less elastic and more prone to wrinkles. It also makes it more susceptible to damage from the sun or from smoke. All this means that it is extremely important to keep your skin hydrated all the time, so that it can protect itself against the world.

The best way is to drink lots of water but, failing that, moisturisers are very helpful too. The night moisturisers are an excellent choice as they can work for hours without being rubbed or sweated off.

Feature Article: Kandi Treats:Jellybeans

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 21:41:00 +0000

KAnDI offers stylishly innovative accessories for the fashionista in you at very affordable prices.Express your every mood. Be sassy. Choose whatever you fancy.Thats the companys Tagline.

Kandi Treats "Jellybeans" were specially designed to be a versatile fashion accessory with the fashion savvy in mind. The range of Jellybean accessories is one of the most versatile fashion products you will find.Detail and quality is very important so each jellybean were carefully handmade to ensure quality.

The Jellybean can be used in variety of ways:

The Jellybean comes in different designs like:

Mixed Berry Smoothie

Cotton Candy

Licorice

Bubblegum

Berry Blue

Red Apple

Very Cherry

Blueberry

Margarita

Juicy Pear

Peach

To know more about Jellybeans visit them in facebook at Kandi Treats

L'occitane en provence Extra gentle Milk Soap with Shea Butter

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:08:00 +0000

L'Occitane en Provence is an international retailer of body, face, and home products which is based in MAnosque, France. The company was founded in 1976 by Olivier Baussan with the purpose to create a company that celebrates and preserves the traditions of his native Provence. L’Occitane means “the woman from Occitania”.

If you have been following my blog, you know that i belong to the sensitive combination skin type. And i continously scourge different beauty products that are mild enough not to irritate my skin . And if its mild enough for me then im pretty sure its gonna be mild enough for anyone to use. Here is a soap that i have been using for a while now, its tried and tested and a definite HG (holy Grail) of products .

The Product: L'occitane en provence Extra gentle Milk Soap with Shea Butter

This soap is formulated with a 100% vegetable base and enriched with nourishing Shea Butter. So you know that there are no harsh irritants in this soap since it is very organice. And what more is that L'Occitane works directly with women's Shea-processing collectives in western Africa to support their economic recovery--and a heritage of natural harvesting traditions. This soap is non irritating it suitable for men, women and it is so mild you can use it on children.

What can Shea Butter do for you ??

Shea Butter benefits both dry skin that is naturally low in oils and flaky--and skin temporarily dehydrated by air conditioning, climate, aggressive products or diuretics. Shea Butter addresses both conditions by supporting the health of the hydrolipidic film that helps skin maintain its natural defenses.

The Review: I really Like L'occitane products cause you are assured of quality delivered to you . I like the fact that the packaging comes in a a brown paper like packaging which is so french . The soap is mildly but nicely scented it reminds me of showers on morning weekdays during a trip to the countryside. The scent is so fresh and invigorating. What is even better from the scent is the way your feel looks right after , brightened and soft . This is one of my favorite bath soaps it can be a little pricy for soap but the results is worth the price tag .

To know more about L'occitane en provence products visit L'occitane en provence

Ziaja: Cucumber Scrub

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:29:00 +0000

Every now and then despite our daily skin care routine, there are times when you still feel muddy or dull looking? The reason why? Our skin is programmed to renew itself every 14 days so whats youre getting is layers and layers of dead epithelial cells which if not sloughed off results in dull looking skin .

Thats why every now and then at least once or twice a week i like using exfoliators. There are a lot of exfoliating products you can find in the market today . And they also come in different variations. They come in creams, scrubs and exfoliant solutions. Make sure to get a scrub or exfoliator that effectively renews your skin yet gentle enough not to abrade it.

The Product: Ziaja Cucumber Scrub

Indications

Oily, combination and normal skin.

Action

Exfoliating scrub for face and body care.

Gently peels off and removes dead skin cells.

Cleanses and smoothes the skin.

Improves blood circulation and skin tone.

Directions

Apply a small amount over cleansed skin and gently massage for several minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Avoid contact with eyes.

Key ingredients

provitamin B5 (d-panthenol), cucumber pulp extract

The Review :

I havent heard about Ziaja products until i tried their Phytoaktiv Skin treatment toner which i absolutely love because they cater to people with sensitive skin like me . I have tried various scrubs before but the grains where to big that they have the tendency to do much more damage to my skin . What i love about the Ziaja cucumber scrub is that the grains are nice enough to treat my skin to a good exfoliating without irritating or drying it .

One additional character of this product that i like is it stands by its name unlike other flavored products this creamy exfoliator does really smell like freshly cut cucumbers. Not only does it exfoliate your skin the base is even creamy enough to moisturize your skin. This is a product mild enough that you can use so often .

For more information on ZIaja Products : Visit them at http://www.ziaja.co.uk/

Ziaja: Phytoaktiv Strengthening Treatment Skin Toner

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:40:00 +0000

In my last post i mentioned about the different steps in skin care that i do for my skin . I really think that good skin can be achieved with a skin care that is personalized to your to your skin types needs and to your lifestyle.

It is very vital to stick to a skin care routine that you can stick too cause no matter how good the products your using if you dont stick to it then probability is you wouldnt be able to maintain it .

In this post i will be tackling step 2 of a skin care routine and thats toning . Toners are used to remove and wipe off excess grime and dirt that your facial cleanser has left behind and it also prepares your skin for the next skin treatment you will be feeding to it which is moisturizing. Consider toning as the hors d'oeuvresof skin care before the main mean which is moisturizing .

The Product: Ziaja: Phytoaktiv Strengthening Treatment Skin Toner

Ziaja is a new brand which is available now in Croatia and this is a Polish brand whose founders are Alexandra and Zenon Ziaja, both pharmacists. Their cosmetics is based on natural ingredients

Indications
Delicate skin with dilated capillaries problem.

Action
Thoroughly cleanses and tones the skin.
Helps to reduce capillary walls propensity to break.
Effectively soothes irritations and smoothes the skin.
Alcohol- free.

Directions
Apply onto cleansed skin.

Key ingredients

provitamin B5 (d-panthenol), linden extract, horse chestnut extract, cypress extract

Volume
200 ml / 7.0 fl oz

The review:

My first tip is to know what is your skin type. I have combination and sensitive skin , i easliy get blemished with the slightest irritants like dust and i tend to go oily in my T-zone area in the middle of the day. The product comes in a baby pink bottle with Ziaja logo on it . The product claims to strengthen sensitive skin with their phytoaktive formulation . What i like about the solution is that is is virtually like water. It is everything a toner should be without the sting , it is faintly scented and it is cool to the face . I have the freedom of using this product without worrying of it overdrying my skin where in fact it didnt dry my skin at all.

This is a product that i can recommend to people with similar skin types and a good toner to start with for people who are scared of trying out products . The product is so mild on the skin yet cleanses well . A must have for people with sensitive skin

For more Information you can visit Ziaja at their official Website @ ZIAJA Naturally inspired Beauty Care

Etude House: Happy Tea Time Milk Tea Cleansing Cream

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:30:00 +0000

As someone who is into skin care. I have always encouraged people to go beyond the normal soap and water routine for skin cleansing. I believe good skin comes from not just the product that you use but customizing your skin care according to your skins needs.

During my teenage years i was taught to cleanse my face before going to bed to avoid breakouts. And that worked fine for me . But at this time a simple soap and water routine will not suffice to cleanse your face from the dirst and grime that have accumulated in your face from the whole day that you were out , where you are exposed in different kind of dirt, smoke and other allergens .

Koreans have been known to have good skin . And why is that ? Because they go way beyond skin cleansing. Western culture has taught the cleanse tone moisturize routine . BUt the koreans take a different approach when it comes to skin care. They do 5 steps :

Deep cleansing
Toning
Essence/serum
Emulsion
Moisturize

For this post we will be focusing on the first step . Deep cleansing and this goes beyond soap and water . One way of cleansing is by using cleansing oils and creams . Today i will be making a review on a cleansing cream :

The Product: Etude House Happy Tea Time Milk Tea Cleansing Cream

Packaging : The package comes in a peach colored jar with a plastic cap and ceramic jar. It is covered with a plastix packaging with the happy tea time logo and instructions : (txt in Hangul)

Happy tea time Cap is engraved with the ETUDE House Logo

The Cream: The product has a creamy texture which contains milk proteins that removes excess dirt by penetrating through the pores while moisturizing the skin . It has the pleasant Fragrance of Milk.

Review: I highly recommend these for people with dry and sensitive skin . Most soap cleansers tends to dry out . Using creams to cleanse way is a good way of deep cleaning your pores without the risk of overdrying it. The Etude house Happy Tea Time Milk Tea Cleansing Cream is the perfect way to achieve squeaky clean skin without drying it . I like the fact that this is something you can use to cleanse your skin and moisturize it at the same time . I like this product because my skin was really soft right after using it . I still washed my face with a milk cleanser after but you can use it alone as you wish . My skin didnt feel dry or taut after .

Note: The Happy Tea time line comes in different variations and line for other Happy Tea time and Etude house product please visit ETUDE HOUSE WEBSITE

Etude house : Pearl Extract Sheet Mask

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:40:00 +0000

         Hi guys , im here again with another Sheet mask review . Ive been terribly busy with things in my proffesion lately that i have accumulated a lot of backlog product reviews.
      My schedule has looseened up a bit so im taking the opportunity to catch up with my materials . you have been following my blog and youtube videos , and assuming you are a beauty junkie you would knwo about Etude House already. But for those dont know yet Etude house is one a big Korean cosmetic and skin care company that caters to different skin needs for the modenr individual .

    Among the popular endorsers of Etude house are Boys over flower lead Lee Min Ho, popular YG girl group 2ne1, Park Shin Hye and Jan Geun Seuk to name a few.

      For this post i will be reviewing another sheet mask this time from Etude house

The Product: Etude House Pearl Extract Sheet Mask

Claim: Pearl extracts as a beauty ingredient.Essence mask sheet formulated with rich, hydrating moisture and Pearl extract to promote glowing and vibrant complexion.

Packaging: Like most sheet mast it comes in a tear off packet thats house the sheet Mask

The Review:
   The first thing you will notice about this sheet mask if you a re a sheet mask user is that the essence used to soak the mask is a lot thicker than most sheet masks that i usually watery. It comes in an almost emulsion like essence . The sheet mask itself appeas to be a lot thicker than usual but i dont know if its because of the soaked up solution or the paper itself.

   The mask is lightly scented which smells like cold cream .

The effect: After using the product the immediate result is marked brightening of the complexion and softening of the skin. A little trick i wanna do before using sheet masks is i chill them for an hour . It relaxes your face and constricts your pores, so the finalt result brightened skin with improved complexion.

Missha Fresh Acerola Sheet Mask

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:02:00 +0000

Hey everyone ! LJ here . If youre following my videos you would have known by know that i like wearing masks. Ive tried almost every type of mask that has landed in the market right now . Why do i use them ?

because its one of the quickest and most hassle free skin care products that you could use to uplift, regenerate and refresh your skin . This is just gona be a quick review ;

The Product: Missha Fresh Acerola Sheet Mask

What i like about sheet mask is the ease of application . They usually come in packets like the one you see above . Its a great way to enliven yourself after a tiring day, pamper and cool down your face with a sheet mask. Think of it like coffee for yuur skin . I usually wear sheet masks at least 3 times a week but if icould do it daily i would .

What is Acerola ?

The first time i saw this product the first thing that popped in my mind was "what is acerola" . For those who knows of the the fruit pardon my lack of knowledge , i live in the tropics where this kind of fruit does not grow . haha I didnt even know it existed but what i know is when i saw the package i said cherry mask!

Just a quick detail about the acerola fruit on what is it and why is it being used as a mask

Acerola (Malpighia glabra or emarginata) from theMalpighiaceae family is also known as Barbados cherry.

The fruit of Acerola shrub is medicinally valuable due to the large amount of vitamin C.

   Packaging: Easy to use tear off pack . Has the photo of the acerola fruuit as display

   Scent: This was a new scent for me because i havent seen or smelle an acerola fruit before but i would describe the scent to be similar to red wine .

Review:
        Similar to other sheet masks the consistency of the product itself is wet . It might a little bit awkward for first time sheet mask users to have something wet on their face but as for personal experience i like using them because the moist feeling of the mask refreshes and cools down my skin . I know the instruction say 30 minutes of application but what i like to do is to sleep on it.

    Generally the sheet mask was not sticky (some sheet masks leaves a sticky residue) it was really easy to unfold which i like , some sheet masks ive used troubled me with unfolding so thats one of my criterias for good packaging . The smell felt a little awkward for me since like i said i never encountered the acerola fruit in real life so for me it felt like i had red wine on my face although is it quite faint .

Results :
   Well it did it worked it did definitely removed/relieved the stress off my face , and no i didnt woke up drunk haha . I guess the acerola fruit does really do wonders it might be because its filled with vitamin C. One of thebest thing i noticed is my skin felt really firm the morning after firm not taut . Which i really liked. Overall i think this product does its work well and live its claims. Another quality product from Missha

Etude houseLove Homme: Everything to 1 BB Cream Set

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:29:00 +0000

hey hey guys!!! Its been a while since the last article . Today i have another treat for all of you BB cream Addicts ! especially the guys. One of the concern from my male viewers and readers about the bb cream is the coverage. They were asking me if there were other bb creams that had less covergae yet still retain that same tinted moisturizer, spf and anti aging BB crem properties . So heres your answer guys , the Etude House Love homme: Everything to 1 BB Cream :

This BB cream was especially formulated with guys in mind. It has all the benefits of a BB cream with less coverage (for the guys who are scared of the usual bb cream coverage) The Etude house Love homme : Everything to 1 BB cream is being endorsed by popular korean actor Lee Min Ho ( Boys over flowers and Personal Preference). Etude house is a widely known product especially in korean skin care and cosmetic with endorsements from big korean stars like Lee Min ho, 2Ne1, Jan Geun Seuk, and Park Shin Hye to name a few.

Now for the Product, I got the Everything to 1 BB cream set that came in a Box Containing The BB cream and 2 bottle samplers of the Love Homme Skin Refresher Toner and the Love Homme Oil Free Face Lotion

The main feature of this product is the BB cream so it was a big freebie for me when i found out that it came with samplers of two of their other products which you can also purchase on their Regular sizes. The Love Homme skin Refresh Toner (clear blue bottle) and the Love Homme Oil Free Face Lotion by themselves as well are great products , The skin toner came in a really fresh and clean scent and doesnt dry out your skin so it is ideal for sensitive delicate skin and dry skin tones while the Love Home Homme Oil free Face lotion is perfect for people who want to moisturize their skin without that feeling of heaviness or oily after feel . So basically this products is perfect for the guy who likes no fuzz skin care .

For the BB Cream itself , it comes in a really cool packaging , with really nice features i havent seen from other bb creams. The Bottle is an egg shaped pump tube that comes with a clear stand: One feature that i found really nice about the packaging of this BB cream is that it has smartly thought of on and off switch at the back panel so dont wonder is the product doesnt come with a cap .

Clear Base stand for drawer display


Pump Tube

ON OFF Switch at back Panel for no mess travelling

FOR THE REVIEW:

Packaging: Very convenient display. smart packaging simple white pump bottle with clear base stand for convenient drawer display, smart on and off switch for fuzz free and mess free travelling .

Price : $16 (800 PhP) reasonable affordable price of three products in one package , for this proce youll get a 50 ml BB Cream and 2 small bottles of the Love Homme Refresh Skin Toner and Love Homme Oilf Free Lotion

Coverage: Light to medium coverage , enough to cover up light blemishes , and redblotchy patches on skin , dewy finish with a decent SPF 30 PA++ Coverage

Overall Evaluation: A fuzz free products simple , economical and convenient especially for the guys on the go and wants a more than simple facial skin care routine that is not time consuming.

Pure Beauty Jasmin Water BB Cream

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:32:00 +0000

The BB cream masket has been growing for the past couple of months Not juts in Korean and Japan but it has spread through out Southeartern Asian countries and slowly through Europe and the United states .

For this issue ill be reviewing a BB Cream That easy to the pocket .

For the normal everyday person the price of the usual Korean branded BB creams would come a little heavy to their pockets. Most BB Creams would have the price ranging from $14 - $40 (php 700 - 2000). but not anymore cause more and more Companies have been coming out with their versions of the BB Cream , and lately Ive seen this products at the Watson Counters (which makes it more accesible to almost everyone ). This BB Cream Like most BB creams claimsof Triple Functions . Sunscreen , Tinted Moisturizer and anti aging properties. So what makes this difference from other BB Creams is the Price . You can get the Purebeauty Jasmin Water BB Cream for 300 php or $6 . Thats prettty affordable for a 50 ml BB cream tube

Review:

Packaging : Package comes in a purple shiny 50 ml squeeze tube with a metal base . (very cute and elegant it reminds me of the Lagere BB Cream of the same name)

Coverage: light to medium just enough to cover up those blemishes . I didnt break out when i used it (downside it sort of filmy, i dont know if you experienced how a sunblock would live a thin film o top of your skin that makes it seem like you have a veil so to correct the problem set with powder)

Scent: Floral (if youre the one who goes for that type you like this , scent jasmine flower)

Price: $6 or P300-400 price may be subject to change

General: Generally its a good product smoothens the skin , added feature SPF 30 PA++ and Jasmine Flower Scent

PUREDERM MAGIC BB CREAM

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:30:00 +0000

If you remember a while back I did a post about BB Creams. I did a review about Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream . Since the first time i heard about this product i never stopped using them and i became really addicted to it .

I first heard about the BB creams a year back when 2ne1 Ullzang Noona Sandara Park was asked about her skin care routine and she attributed it with the use of BB creams . SO since then i started scourging various shops on getting one the one problem that i encountered though was at that time the products was not yet avaiable in the country . So iresorted to the next best thing ordering them online . But thats not the case now, since the BB cream has started to get a lot of popularity and has been starting to grace the counters of our leading shops in the country

For this post i decided to make a review about Purederm Magic BB cream. The first thing that caught my attention about this products is it came in a hot pink packaging which stands out immediately in the counters. Purederm creams come in 2 variants One in the pink packaging which is the product im reviewing right now and the other one is in a white packaging which i will review for you in a different post .

The product came in a hot pink carton with the label 3 in 1 Beauty Magic BB Cream. And subtexts it contains SPF 30 PA+++ Wrinkle and skin conditioning. The product packaging remind me a lot of the L'agere and Skin 79 BB Creams. The product when opened comes in an aesthetic 50 ml squeeze tube and silver cap.

When you open the cap the tube has a silver peel seal that asures you that the product has not been used . Whats strikes most about this product when i tried to sample it is its color. The product was more fluid than the BB creams im used to and it came in a caramel or taupe shade as compared to most BB creams Ive tried .

To be honest i was scared to try it out the first time since it was darker than usual BB creams,. I swiped it over my hand justto see how it would look like

I was still a little bit hesitant about using the product but surprisingly it blended really well and didnt leave any cast .The only thing i guess that concerns me is that i have very light skin , and i was scared that product was gonna be too dark for me. But surprisingly it didnt affect my color that much yet it gave my face a really fresh look.

Now for the review:

the Products comes in an attractive packaging
It comes in a 50 ml squeeze and you need only a quarter sized amount to cover both your face and neck
it comes with an spf of 30 PA++ so youre assured that youre protected from the sun
this product didnt give me any break outs
color of this bb cream will suit both light skinned and darker skinned people
It is more affordable than most BB creams (699 PHP, $14)

Protect your skin! : Skin Effects by Dr. Jeffrey Dover

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:11:00 +0000

Sun Exposure is the number one cause of skin aging and skin cancer. Aside from acne one of the major skin problems people are battling is skin darkening and skin aging. From my recent posts,I told you that i love anything that has SPF on it meaning you get more protection not only from skin darkening but also from the aging effects of the suns UV rays.

While i was doing my toiletry shopping the first things that caught my attention with this products is that has a very BIG SPF 60 sign in front of the bottle. It is a big orange bottle about 6 Fl oz (fluid ounce) or about 177 ml big. Usual Suncreens comes in different ranges of SPFs usually from spf 15 to 35 the highest ive used so far is an spf 50 . So The Big number 60 infront of the bottle was my deciding factor from buying this product.

On the box: It comes in a flat colored turqouise box whic has the label Skin Effects by Dr. Jeffrey Dover Suncreen Lotion with Dermaplex Technology . So what is this Dermaplex Technology ? Apparently what sets this Suncreen different from other sunscreens it that it was formulated with a high spf yet less of chemical sunscreens, its hypoallergenic and doent clog the pores. which was one of my concerns since Ive tried sunscreens that made me break out in the past and so far i havent break out with this product

The Dermaplex technology helps protect against UVB Rays which are the primary cause of sunburn and UVA rays which are the most penetratring and can cause damage resulting in premature aging. This formula provides ab lend of anti oxidants to help combat frree radical activity in the skin

Now for the Review.

Package wise - this products is very easy to notice since it comes in a really big bottle (177 ml) One of the Things that caught my attention besides the High SPF is that It has A Skin Cancer Foundation seal of recommendation and approval. So you definitely know thats a good thing

It is non greasy, Oil Free and Dermatologist tested so you know its safe for you rksin
If you have dry skin This products is super moisturizing and enriched with Vitamins A, C and E that provide skin moisturization for up to 12 hours yest its gentele enough for sensitive skin.

I took the liberty to swatch the product for you to see:


Heres is the product on its own

This is the product swiped


Here is the product full applied

The Product: The product on its own is quite heavy on application just like other sunscreen the product initially leaves an opaque and white cast which eventually gets absorbed and blends with your skin . It has no greasy afterfeel as well . so generally its a good product

The CONS: The only thing i dont like about this product is it has a slight chemically smell. Although the product package indicates that is fragrance free it does have a light chemical smell to it yet tolerable.

So my rating for this products is :

Skin Care Products Haul

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:59:00 +0000

Hello hello Readers Its been awhile since my last products review. It took a while so this time im doing a Skin Care Products Haul: For this post ill be reviewing 8 skin care products. Yes you heard me right!! Not 1 but 8 skin care products (anti-aging, body scrubs, facial cleanser,sheet masks, sunscreen and bb creams). Look out for my updates for the next following days of this week .

Tony and Jackey korean Haircutters . . .Where Style is Created

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:17:00 +0000

Hello everyone, or should i say anyeong haseyo (안녕하세요, what does that mean?)

Anyeong haseo is the korean way of greeting , which represents the english hi or hello . A usual reply to these greetings, may be a repetition of the above phrase preceded by ne(예), which means "yes." Ne, annyong haseyo (안녕하세요) So why are we speaking korean? To jump start my Blog of favorite things i guess it would just be right to talk about my Favorite haircutters. Tony and Jackey Salon

(DISCLAIMER : This is not a paid advertisement nor am i connected or affiliated with Tony and Jacky Salon)

I am very experimental with my hair and as a guy there's only so many types of hairstyles i can choose from compared to the variety of styles women can go with. I have tried styles from buzzed to crew cuts, colored hair, to shaved head but i get bored easily and i am still looking for that one style that suits me the best. Ive been To different salons in the metro and being a fan of the asian pop culture (Kpop, Jpop) I fell in love with the Tony and Jacky Salon since the first day i set foot on it. The staff are very friendly and the service is great. They have various branches all over the country but i personally go to the Tomas Morato Branch more often and my stylist is Miss Anna.

Now for the Review

For the place (Tomas Morato Branch in particular) I would give it a 5 out of 5 stars because the store location boasts of a very modern design, spacious area of 2 floors meaning more customers can be accomodated, They have a waiting area with a comfortable couch where you can watch tv (they usually show korean variety shows where you can watch your favorite kpop artists) or read some magazines, browse various hairstyles you might want to consider while you wait.

The staff member are very friendly , they make sure you are comfortable while youre waiting for your choice stylist. The stylists are all korean only the staff are filipinos. If youre worrying you might not be able to communicate with the stylist , dont worry they do speak english and thats what the hairstyle swatches are for so you can point out to them which hairstyle you want to have. My advise is before you go a salon it would greatly help if you already have a haircut in mind or better you can bring a photo of what kind of haircut you want (thats what i do) then the stylist can help you out and make sure that the hairstyle you want would go for your face shape.

Tony and Jackey offers a variety of service which includes the following:

Shampoo/Blow Dry
Haircutt
Make-up/Up-Style
Nail Service
Hair braid, crimp
Manicure/Pedicure
Hair and Scalp
Squid Ink Coloring
Scalp Treatment
L'oreal - Hair Coloring
Hair Coloring
Root Coloring
Highlights
Henna
L'oreal - Hair Rebonding
Hair Rebonding
Hair Manicure
Perm

For more Information on the Prices of each service Click on the Tony and Jackey logo above and you will be redirected to their Official Website :)

Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream

noreply@blogger.com (Allthngsnice) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:16:00 +0000

Im pretty sure that if you're not into skin care, you would have no idea what a BB cream is. And even some of those who are into skin care still haven't heard of what a BB Cream is . I have heard of BB creams over a year ago from reading and watching korean blogs and tv shows and i was really curious what the hype was all about . Many korean actors and actresses attributed their beautiful skin to the use of BB creams which sparked my curiosity even more since i love everything that has the phrases "skin care" on it.

So what is a BB Cream?

BB Creams stands for Blemish Balm Cream. For skin care product addicts like me , i think most would agree that this is one of the best products that has ever landed in the market. Its very popular in Asia especially in Korea and Japan. Originally formulated in Germany it was being used by dermatologists to help laser surgery patients protect, soothe and refine highly sensitive skin while providing light coverage for post-laser scars, acne and other blemishes. Additionally, BB cream encourages skin regeneration and helps to maintain youthful skin. It was popularized mostly by Korean Actors and actress as part of their skin care and due to the Korean Wave slowly the BB cream became more popular not just in Korea and Japan but in other parts of Asia as well and slowly breaking through Europe and America.

MISSHA PERFECT COVER BB CREAM

Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream in No.21 50 ml

(also comes in 30 ml squeeze tubes)

(most BB creams come in squeeze tubes but the Missha 50 ml BB cream comes in squeeze pump tubes, so you would't have to worry about the product getting contaminated)

The BB cream on its own has a very melty yet light texture, It is quite opaque at initial application but blends to your skin eventually.

(Here are some photos of me with futile attempts of trying to look Fobby using Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream No.21)

NOW FOR MY REVIEW
Coverage: It has really good coverage a pea size (single pump) of this product was enough for my whole face and neck and gives you a smooth dewy finish and it covered most of my blemishes
Oil Control: it managed to keep my skin looking fresh for about 6 hours which i think is good

ADDITIONAL POSITIVES

Brightened and gave me a clean bare face complexion
The advantage of multiple products in one (tinted moisturizer, anti aging, whitening, SPF)
Boasts of an SPF 42 PA+++ (PA stands for Protection grade of UVA.)So you know a product is good if you see the letterS SPF on it usually products come in SPF 20's to 30's but this is SPF 42 which is a hell lot of Sun protection

Look out for my other BB Cream Brand Reviews: next on my list Skinfood BB Creams, Lioelle, Skin79, Etude house, The Face Shop,BRTC, Beauty Credit, Innisfree