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Nanny Rose's Queen Bee Hair Remover + After Wax Salve: Review

2013-05-22T10:58:00.001+08:00

I've always trusted shaving when it comes to handling underarm hair. Waxing has never been an option for me since I was scared that it would be too painful for me to handle. I did try plucking before but I eventually went back into shaving after a few weeks. Shaving has been the most suitable for me. And I've had that thought for years... Up until my friends convinced me to wax instead. They told me that waxing is painful but definitely bearable (supposing you do it correctly). They told me it's a lot better than shaving since you don't have to do it as often. Being the lazy person that I am, I was sold.

My first waxing experience, however, wasn't so good. I just bought some waxing strips from Watsons but it really didn't do the trick for me. The strips were too small and it didn't do a good job in removing all the hair that was needed to be removed. (But anyway, I won't be talking about that particular product. I might do another post on it anyway.) So yeah, moving on, my first waxing experience was a little disappointing. I didn't understand why my friends preferred waxing over shaving.

One day, however, while I was strolling around Watson's with my sister, we decided to get Nanny Rose's Queen Bee All Natural Hair Remover. I've been seeing the product quite a few times whenever I stroll around Watson's and I've been so curious to see how it works. So when my sister asked me to buy the product for her, I gave in to that curiosity and bought the product along with the after wax salve from the same brand.

Nanny Rose's Queen Bee Sticks & Pulls Honey Wax

All Natural Hair Remover

Hot | Cold

Truth be told, I was excited to try the product out but my excitement cannot compare to the satisfaction I felt after using the product. I know I haven't tried a lot of waxing products before so I can't really do comparisons but I did repurchase this product which goes to show that I am very satisfied with the results it has given me.

So the product came in with the wax itself, a popsicle stick and free washable cloth strips. You have the option to use the wax either in hot or cold setting. I prefer warming it up prior to use. I did ask for my sister's help to do the actual waxing process and she did a pretty good job. The product was able to remove all the unwanted hair without the seering pain I was expecting. Like what my friends have told me, the pain was definitely bearable and I don't mind doing this again.

Pre-heated honey wax

Another good thing about it is that it did not irritate my skin. No peculiar redness or itchiness occurred.

Nanny Rose's Queen Bee

Mild Like Chamomile

After Wax Salve

I did use the after wax salve which helped soothe the skin after waxing. No irritations, redness whatsoever. Not only did it help remove the leftover stickiness, the scent was really mild, I could hardly smell it. The product was also creamy and a little goes a long way. I haven't repurchased this yet since I feel that one small tub would last me a long time. I would definitely recommend this product.

So for those of you who haven't tried waxing yet, I suggest you try this product out. It's not just effective. It's affordable and easily accessible too. And if you do try it out, let me know what you think about it.

I'm having a hard time closing this post. I'm not sure why but maybe it's because I'm running late for work. I'm just squeezing time to write this post down. Basically, I just wanted to have this post up to let you know that I am, in fact, still alive. LOL. Again, sorry for my long absence but I really do hope you guys would continue to read my blog despite that.

Summer/Spring Nail + First Sample Room Haul

2013-04-13T12:20:00.001+08:00

Hi everyone! This is just a short post on a not-so-new product and my first ever sample room haul. Let me talk about the Rain by Colortrends nail polish that I've been loving. Yes, I am talking about the shade Pistachio Delight. You may have seen this exact shade in my previous post over here but I am here once again to share the same nail shade because I think the color suits this season very well.

Very springy/summery, don't you think?

This nail polish is super cheap. I bought it for just PHP17.00!

On another note, I just recently joined the Sample Room. I've been seeing sample room being talked about in most of their partner blogger's site and have always been wondering how it works. Try before you buy? Seriously? How does that work? Click here to find out more about how sample room works. That's what usually comes into my mind whenever I see their logo. After reading through their site, I immediately registered and got my first sample.

It came in a brown paper bag with their cute logo printed on it.

And here's what I got for myself. ^^ I didn't need to pay for anything but shipping! I now have a full-sized Celeteque Advanced Anti-Aging Anti-Wrinkle Ultra-Hydrating Cleasing Oil to try out. They even placed in another sample of Celeteque's Make-Up Remover Cleansing Facial Wipes! Cool, huh?

Skin 79 Hot Pink Triple Function BB Cream: Review

2013-03-29T07:58:00.004+08:00

As promised (in my latest youtube video), I will be doing a full review on the Skin 79 Hot Pink Triple Function BB Cream. As I've mentioned in the video, this bb cream has been out in the market for quite some time now and a lot of beauty bloggers and youtubers have already talked about how great this product is. This is just another post to add in on the lot of existing reviews already out there.

COLOR:

This bb cream has a bit of grey undertone but I don't really mind since it blends nicely to my skin once applied.

CONSISTENCY:

This bb cream is not sticky. It is easily blendable and gets absorbed by the skin quickly. It also has a lightweight feel perfect for humid countries like the Philippines and during summer time.

COVERAGE:

The bb cream does brighten the face but it offers too little coverage. It definitely won't be able to cover imperfections such as hyperpigmentations, acne scars and all that. You would definitely need a concealer for this.

FINISH:

I wouldn't say it's matte, wouldn't say it's dewy either. It's kind of just in between. I kinda like it because your skin doesn't look flat and dry but it also doesn't look extra greasy/oily.

LASTING POWER:

I don't think it lasts for long especially with oil control. I'd have to say it stays good for about 3-4 hours. Do take note that I have oily skin.

LONG-TERM EFFECTS:

This bb cream did not break me out. Since I only used this for a couple of days so I couldn't really say anything about it's wrinkle improvement properties as well as its whitening property.

This bb cream is a good bb cream especially during this season of heat (summer) but I really don't recommend this for people like me who have a lot os imperfections. No, I wouldn't be repurchasing this product simply because I'd rather try out more bb creams that offer more coverage that I need. If you have good skin to begin with, however, I highly recommend that you try this bb cream out.

Etude House Shini Star Clear Pact: Review

2013-03-26T21:32:00.002+08:00

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This is a product that I've bought last year but I never got to review it. Now I finally am pushing myself to be more active in blogging so I'm finally posting a review of this product for those of you who are curious to know what I think of this product.

It's from the Shinee (K-Pop boy group) Speacial Edition collection and it's called the Etude House Shini Star Clear Pact and I got it as a part of the Etude House Beauty Kit from last year. It is in the shade #1 Peach. The other shade, #2, is in Lavender (Check out Frozen Blossom's review on the other shade over HERE.)

This is a pretty good product and although it's in the shade Peach, I feel that this pact is more of a translucent powder that's made just to set your makeup and control oil but doesn't really offer coverage or color pay-off. I've used this product for a couple of months and I have to say that I'm pretty much satisfied with the product. I wouldn't say it's the best setting powder out there but I wouldn't mind using this product again if I was given the chance to.

This product helps control shine, oil and sets your makeup pretty well without irritating your skin. It also doesn't clog the pores and doesn't cause me to break out. It costs around PHP 478.00. This is a little bit pricier that the usual face powders I get for myself but I think pricing is just right considering you're getting quality clear pact for a little less than PHP 500.00

Pros:
- locally available
- controls oil pretty well (about 3-4 hours before blotting)
- does the job in setting makeup
- cute packaging
- travel friendly (compact)

Cons:

- no coverage

Purederm Anti- Stress Heat Therapy Mask: Review

2013-03-23T14:48:00.002+08:00

Ever tried a self heating face mask before? Well, I have. It's very different from the usual masks that I've tried before. Previous masks and packs I've tried before are cold upon application. This one heats up once it comes contact with your skin.

I bought this particular mask in Watsons. It's called Anti- Stress Heat Therapy Mask from Purederm Botanical Choice. It claims to be relaxing, invigorating and self heating. It comes in a 15ml sachet which is actually good for more than one use. It's in Apricot and is made in Korea so hurrah for those of you (and me) who are fans of the Korean trend.

What's even better is the english description, instruction and reminders! You don't have to stress over FYI stuff written at the back of the product.

click to enlarge photo

I personally like this mask. It doesn't make my skin extra moisturized or extra soft compared to when I'm using other face masks but I love the joy of waiting for the mask to heat up. That alone is enough for me to repurchase.

I don't remember the exact price but I'm pretty sure it costs less than PHP100 so it's reletively cheap compared to other Korean face masks.

Pros:
- cheap
- locally available in Watson's
- self heating
- made in Korea
- smells nice
- one sachet is good for more than 1 use

Cons:
- can't think of any

Japan Home Loven Make Cleansing Pad: Overview

2013-03-21T21:55:00.003+08:00

Lately, a lot of cleansing aids have been released in the market. Gadgets like Clairsonic and the likes are here and there. They promote cleansing aids that feature specialized facial brushes that will help you deep clean your pores. As we all know, clean pores means better skin. I don't have perfect skin. In fact, I have to visit my dermatologist twice a month just to get my facial done to ensure that my face is clean (and yet I still break out often). This makes me want to try out products like Clairsonic. Sadly, however, I don't have the money to buy my own so I just have to deal with that and work with what I have.

For people like me, here's a product feature that you may be interested in. I bought this thing at Japan Home for roughly PHP69. Pretty cheap, huh? It's a facial cleansing pad that helps remove deep seated dirt in your pores. It has small, soft bristles to help with removing dirt and dead skin cells.

I started using this last November and I have been loving this ever since. Whenever I use this, I feel like my skin is thoroughly cleansed. Also, I feel that my skin has gotten a lot better (not perfect) since then. The small bristles really does help in cleaning my pores and what's great is that it doesn't irritate the skin. It's not abrasive as one would probably assume. It feels kinda nice (like a massage) and your skin feels really clean afterwards.

I am happy to share and recommend this product to you, my dear readers.

Etude House Surprise Stick Concealer: Review

2013-03-18T22:46:00.001+08:00

Hi everyone! This is a long overdue post on my thoughts regarding a concealr I bought from Etude House. I got this as a part of their Beauty Kit last year (April) and this has done me good as a part of my previous daily routine. This product is cheap at PHP 328 and I got it in the shade #2 Natural Beige.

To better explain the effectivity of the product, here are some pictures to satisfy your curiosity:

bare

unblended concealer

blended

As you can see, this is a good concealer especially for your dark circles.

bare

unblended concealer

blended

It is not impressive in covering up hyperpigmentations but does the job quite okay.

The only thing I don't like about this is that this concealer creases even after setting it with powder!

All in all, this is a good concealer for its price. It's not my holy grail concealer but is good enough for everyday use.

Pros:
- cheap (kinda) at PHP 328
- locally available
- easy to blend
- creamy consistency
- brightens dark circles
- able to conceal redness

Cons:
- creases
- does not conceal hyperpigmentations thoroughly

Neutral Glam Makeup Look (Local Makeup Products)

2013-03-16T17:27:00.002+08:00

Hi everyone! It's been quite a while since I actually sat down and created a video tutorial for you guys but here I am finally posting one. This time I made sure to create a look that is flexible. And by flexible, I mean you can definitely pull it off as a day or night look (it depends on how much makeup you usually apply for a night look) and the process of creating the eye makeup is pretty easy. Another plus is that I used (ALL) local makeup products in this tutorial so if you guys are interested, you may want to check my video out over here:

Products Used:

- Ever Bilena Color Pencil in Brown

- Nichido Stardust Shadow in Totally Neutral

- Nichido Mineral Kohl Eye Pencil in Onyx

- Fanny Serrano Lash Curler

- Ever Bilena Thick Lash Mascara

I would definitely appreciate it if you guys go over my channel and subscribe for more videos.

Review: Skinfood Acai Berry Mask

2013-01-18T20:55:00.000+08:00

I'm going to post a review on this product before I totally forget my thoughts regarding the product. I have used this face mask last week. I didn't get to finish one sachet in just one use. I used it for about three to four times before I finally used one sachet up.

This clear, (kinda) watery face mask from Skinfood is a very moisturizing, smoothing mask. Just as what it claims, it simply moisturizes your skin. To be honest, I was surprised to see/read that this particular face mask doesn't offer anything extra. I've been used to using face masks that claims to moisturize + ______(fill in with added properties). This one in particular just claims to moisturize. That's it. After using the product, I have noticed that my face feels smoother and softer. I have nothing much to add since I didn't particularly see anything extra about the product.

I did feel some bits of scrub-like particles while applying the product but it wasn't a lot. At least not to the point of being called an exfoliant. I'm not sure what those particles were but it wasn't abrasive or anything. It was just there inside the clear lump of face mask. I'm also not sure as to what it does but since I did not have any bad reaction towards it, I didn't mind it.

I was not particularly impressed with this product as compared to other face masks i've previously tried but I wouldn't exactly say I hated this product. It's the kind of product I had fun trying out but would probably not repurchase.

On another note, (I'm gonna go a bit off topic) tomorrow is one of Philippines' much awaited K-Pop concert called Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert featuring SNSD, Infinite, U-KISS, EX-O, Tahiti and Tasty. I'm quite excited since I will be attending the said event. I'm seeing all the artists mentioned above for the first time (except for U-KISS- I've already seen them twice ^^)!

2012 Beauty Favorites

2013-01-14T10:08:00.001+08:00

Hi everyone! I'm a little bit late but I wanted to share with you some of my favorites for the year 2012. I have posted a video all about it so if you're interested, you can check it out over here:

Collective Haul: Kkochipida, Watsons, Landmark, Forever 21

2013-01-12T12:29:00.002+08:00

Hi everyone! It's my last week of being on leave so I might as well make the most of it. I will be sharing with you a collective haul. These are mostly stuff that I bought and got ahold of for the past week, starting last Saturday. I didn't really buy a lot but I did buy more than I usually do. I'm not sure if I told you this before but I'm not really a spender.

Last Saturday, the package I have been waiting for has arrived. I bought some Korean cosmetics online from a store called Kkochipida and had a really good experience. After settling my dues last Friday, I informed the store owner and she immediately replied that she will be shipping my orders on that same day. The next day (Saturday), my package arrived! I was super happy! She even gave me some freebies! Yay!

Package came via JRS Express

Holika Holika All That BB Cream and THEFACESHOP Clean Face Clear Away Spot

Freebies: Skin 79 Hydrating Gel and Fluid Sample. Yay and thanks! :)

If you're planning to buy Korean cosmetics, this is one store that I would recommend. :)

Last Sunday, however, I got my regular acne control facial from Flawless and had the chance to drop by Watsons afterwards. I saw a post regarding this product over some blogs and wanted to try it out so I bought one for myself.

Gluta-C Intense Whitening Underarm and Bikini Skin Whitening Gel

Then came Tuesday and I had to drop by Makati to settle something from work so I strolled around Landmark and got ahold of these lovely babies.

Just some random Landmark accessories. Really affordable.

Last Thursday, I had to go back to Makati for my scheduled check-up and dropped by Forever 21 afterwards and got this top. This was actually a top that I tried on the day before (Tuesday). I didn't buy it since I was shopping alone and I kind of wanted an 'okay' from a trusted person before I actually bought it. I ended up just taking a picture of myself while wearing it and left. That night, however, I showed the photo to my mom and she absolutely loved it. I came back for it last Thursday and immediately bought it. Good thing they still had my size available (last piece).

Not only do I like the tiger print, I also love the studs on the shoulder area. I was not able to take a photo of the actual product because they already washed it earlier and is now our for drying.

So yeah, this wraps up my haul. I'm not sure if these kinds of posts are interesting enough for you guys but then I really just wanted to share these products with you. If you want reviews on some products I've showed you, just comment down below.

Travel Make-up + NOTD

2013-01-11T20:47:00.001+08:00

Hi guys! This is just going to be a post on what makeup products I brought with me last November during my travel to Singapore. I only brought the essentials and packed them in two small pouches.

I bring one pouch with me all the time. This one is intended for touching up. Take a peek inside that pouch:

The other pouch was intended to be used before going out and these are stuff that I leave in my luggage/hotel. I feel that these are some products I won't be needing once I'm already out (makeup that won't be retouched). Here's what's inside:

This set-up worked well for me. Not only did I save some space for my hand carry bag but I feel that I brought the right products along with me to Singapore. Truth be told, though, I did not do much retouching even though I feel like most of my makeup was gone by the end of the day (Singapore was a bit humid just like the PH). I was so busy having fun that I didn't even think of checking my makeup out.

Out of curiosity, I wanna know what are some makeup products that you bring with you when you travel?

And on another note, I wanted to share the nails I'm sporting today. I used two local nail polishes to do this. One is from Rain by Color Trends (Pistachio Delight) and the other one is from Caress (Carnation).

Also, on a related note, I bought a stick-on metallic nail polish from Bobbie. Has anyone tried this product yet? I'm curious to know if this actually works well.

First Impressions: Cream Silk Perfection Daily Treatment COnditioner

2013-01-08T21:06:00.001+08:00

Tagged as the next generation conditioner, Cream Silk Perfection Daily Treatment Conditioner for full-bodied straight hair promises to restore smoothness from roots to tips. It claims to have the power of treatment with the speed of a conditioner.

I received this product sample a while back and I never got to use it until now. They say this one's specially designed for straightened hair. Yes, my hair is naturally straight but I still want to see how it would work on my hair.

I've always used the regular line of Cream Silk as my conditioner (purple/pink). It's my favorite conditioner, by far. It makes my hair soft, manageable and it keeps my hair smelling good all day long. Now I want to see if there really is a difference between their regular conditioners and this one.

SCENT
I'm not a big fan of the scent. I don't think there's anything wrong with the smell, though. The scent for this one is milder compared to their regular line, which probably explains why the scent goes away faster with this one. It may be just me but I prefer the scent their regular line has.

CONSISTENCY
I don't really see any difference in terms of its consistency as compared to the regular line.

EFFECT
It's pretty much the same effect but I guess my hair's a tad bit softer after drying it out. I love the way my hair feels afterwards. I keep touching my hair from time to time after using this. It also makes the hair manageable and shiny.

So the question is- would I replace my weekly hair treatment with this? I don't think so. I still like my Sunsilk Damage Reconstruction treatment over this.

Now would I replace my good old regular Cream Silk conditioner? No. Since in my opinion, there's only minimal difference between the two. I'd be sticking to their regular conditioners (in pink/purple) simply because (as I've said) I like the scents better.

I want to reiterate that this product does NOT smell bad. It smells quite nice, actually. And overall, I think this is a good product. Just not good enough for me to switch and buy the full size version.

Hada Labo BB Moist Cream: Review

2012-12-31T19:01:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone! This is my last post for the year and it's just going to be a full review on a Japanese BB Cream called Hada Labo BB Moist Cream with SPF 32 and PA+++. It's a 45g product made in Japan. I asked my family to buy it for me when they visited Japan earlier this year and I only got to use this product around late 2012 or something but I've been using it ever since (definitely more than 3 months). This serves as my everyday makeup base and I am more than ready to give a review on the product.

I have already posted a BB Cream overview video over at my youtube channel and you can check it out to see the actual color and how it applies. I also talked about the product in a bit so if you just want a quick overview of the product then you can just watch that instead of reading this whole post and save some time. Here, however, is my full review of the product.

a pump would've been nicer but this one's okay too

So I want to talk about the product in terms of its color, consistency, coverage, finish, lasting power and long-term effects.

COLOR:
I really love its color. It's a pretty good match with my medium skin tone. It doesn't have a grey undertone and doesn't oxidize to a darker shade even after applying it for some time. Once applied, this bb cream brightens and evens out my skin tone.

CONSISTENCY:
This bb cream does NOT feel sticky at all. I have oily acne prone skin and I hate face products that feel sticky/oily. This bb cream definitely receives a thumbs up in this area. The feel is almost watery but still has creamy properties. It's also easy to blend which is a plus for me. I just use my fingers to spread this bb evenly. I find that it's the best way to apply it as opposed to using a foundation brush or a flat top kabuki brush.

COVERAGE:
It doesn't offer much coverage, in my opinion. Some people might say this has medium coverage but I'm not really sure about that. I think it gives a light to slightly medium coverage. It's quite buildable but not too much cause I find that layering this products makes it look a bit cakey, if not done correctly. You definitely should layer this up by applying thin layers at a time. You might need your trusty concealer if you have a lot of blemishes and dark spots to cover.

FINISH:
I'd have to say the finish is what I like most about this bb cream. It has the best finish ever. It has a slight dewy effect but not over the top so oily skinned people like me can still pull it off. It makes your skin look glowy and healthy. Just don't forget to set this with powder on areas that you oil up the most like your t-zones 'cause this bb cream tends to oil up after 4 hours or so.

LASTING POWER:
Although this bb cream doesn't last for that long, I don't mind. It lasts for about 4 hours tops in an air conditioned environment without melting. I have never tried applying primer though. I don't make it a habit to apply primer everyday so I'm sorry if I can't comment on that area.

LONG-TERM EFFECTS:
Not only do I have very oily skin, but I also have sensitive acne prone skin. This bb cream, however, has never broken me out. And even when I do have break outs, this bb cream has never irritated my spots and all that. I have observed no significant change (on my skin- in general) after using this product for months.

This BB cream is definitely one of my favorite BB creams and I highly recommend that you guys try it out. When I first started using this, my family and friends commented on how livelier I looked.

I'm not sure if I still missed out on anything but if you have questions, just comment down below and I'd be more than willing to answer your questions. That's all for now. Thank you so much for staying and supporting me this year. Happy New Year everyone! God Bless us all!

Review: Nichido Juicy Lips in Raspberry Float

2012-11-22T11:36:00.000+08:00

Hi guys! So I'm back from Singapore. I'm not sure if you've read my previous post where I talk about planning to go to Singapore. But anyway, here I am back fresh from Singapore. Now I originally wanted to do a makeup travel bag post but I'm still thinking about whether I should do one or not. Anyway, I'll be going ahead with the review of this product so do continue reading.

Nichido Juicy Lips in Raspberry Float has been my everyday lip color for about 2 months before. It's a pretty corally pink color that's really wearable and perfect for everyday use. The color practically brightens up the face without overdoing it and goes well with neutral-colored makeup (which I usually use for everyday).

swatch

on lips. forgive that one strand of hair that got caught.

So yeah, I love that I can use this for everyday. It's cheap, roughly 80-90 pesos, definitely under 100PHP. ^^ The only down side is that it is not that moisturizing so you may want to put on your lip balm first prior to applying this. I used to use my Nivea lip balm to prep for this but you may use whatever moisturizing lip balm you like. Also, the staying power is not that long so you may want to keep this in your handy dandy makeup bad for touch ups. But other than those minor details, this product is fine. All in all, I like this product. As I've said, I've used it for about 2 months straight as everyday lip color. Try it and share your honest opinions on the product. ^^

Swatch: Tony Moly Nail Polish in PP05 (Lilac)

2012-11-15T21:07:00.002+08:00

Hi guys! Here's a swatch of the nail polish I was wearing a few days ago. This is actually one of my favorites. It was given to me as a present from my best friend. I love it's finish. It's not matte, frosty nor glittery. It's more of satin.

with flash

no flash

I was in a hurry when I painted my nails. Didn't do proper manicure. Sorry. :p

Another thing I love about this polish is that it can go without top coat. I actually prefer this without the top coat because of the really nice finish.

What do you think?

My Life: The Clean Up + EOTD

2012-11-15T11:40:00.000+08:00

Do you guys have any idea on what's inside this plastic bag? Take a guess! ^^

Well, if you guessed old makeup, then you're right. (You probably got it from the title of this post. Hehe!) Anyway, I finally went through my makeup stash and threw away old makeup. I don't know if it's just me but I had a hard time doing this. It's like I always tell myself I'm gonna clean my stuff up but never get to do it. Now I'm on vacation leave and I have no reason not to do it so yeah, I was finally able to do it.

Here's a peek of all the stuff I threw away. Haha.

Oh, and I originally wanted to film a nice pink makeup tutorial but while editing last night, I had second thoughts. I'm not sure, should I continue to post the tutorial for this?

Review: Pure Beauty Soothing BB Cream

2012-11-10T10:17:00.000+08:00

Hi guys! It's been quite a while. No excuses. Just pure laziness on my part. Sorry about that. I'm not even sure if people are still interested in my posts. Haha. But anyway, I'm back with another review but before that, I would just like to share that I'm on vacation leave. Yay! I'll be on leave until November 24, if I'm not mistaken. ^^ I don't have a lot of plans prepared except for my Singapore trip on November 18-21. So yeah, have you guys been to Singapore? I'll be going with my mom and I would appreciate any suggestions on places we should go visit.

So enough rambling, here's my review on this BB cream. I bought this BB cream at Watsons in SM Makati for only PHP 149.00. Pretty cheap, huh? Pure Beauty is a Korean brand, by the way. If you're looking for a cheap BB cream that's locally available, you may want to check this product out. Anyway, I've used it for quite a while but eventually had to give it to my sister because it works better for dry to combination skin. I have really oily skin so I opted to give this to my sister, who in my opinion has combination skin.

no flash

My experience with the product was not so bad considering it wasn't made for my skin type. It doesn't have heavy coverage but if you have good skin to begin with, then you don't have to worry about that. Also, once you apply it onto your skin, there's this cooling effect (which I loooovvveee). The smell is pretty much mint (which I also love) and the consistency is okay.

semi-blended to give you an idea of the consistency

blended

The bb cream in itself is pretty easy to blend. At first the color seemed grayish to me. I was afraid it wouldn't match my skin tone but after blending it out, it matched my skin tone pretty well. Another good thing about this bb cream is that it is moisturizing.

All in all, this was a great product and I think this is worth it. Do let me know once you've tried it.

Product Feature: AcneCare

2012-10-04T14:01:00.003+08:00

A few weeks back, I got an e-mail asking me to do a product feature on AcneCare. Truth be told, I haven't heard anything about the product before so I wasn't sure if I should accept the offer or not. In the end, I agreed to do the feature and they gave me the products right away. I've started using the product for 3 days already and so far, I cannot give you a review on its effect. One thing's for sure though- I'm not allergic to the product.

In the coming weeks, I will be updating you regarding its effect on me and eventually come up with a full review on the product. Rest assured, even though I got the product for free, I will be sharing with you my honest opinions on the product so do watch for that. For now, I would just like to introduce the product itself.

So you might want to ask, "What is AcneCare"? Good question. AcneCare is the first oral pill for acne in the Philippines. What makes it so revolutionary is not just its form but also its contents. AcneCare combines three potent skin medicine to bring you: Acne3 Complex.

Acne3 Complex:

Lactoferrin is naturally produced by the body as part of its immune mechanism. The highest concentration can be found in mother’s first milk or colostrum. Lactoferrin has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-allergic and even anti-cancer properties. Increasing the amount of Lactoferrin in your diet targets the causes of acne from the inside: no bacteria, no virus, no allergies. You only get smooth, baby soft skin.

LinumLife is extracted from flax, a plant rich in lignans. When ingested, LinumLife is converted into our body’s own lignans which controls the level of the male hormone testosterone. Lower levels of testosterone mean less sebum or oil on the skin surface.

Zinc, when taken orally, increases the body’s production of collagen, boosts the immune system and controls the levels of male hormones. Zinc helps repair broken skin, controls premature aging, prevents breakouts and lessens oil-production.

These are the three key ingredients to a smooth, spot-less and acne-free skin that is protected and maintained from within the body. Take advantage of the wonders that your own body can do for your skin. Add a healthy dose of AcneCare to your diet for truly healthy, beautiful and glowing skin.

Like them on facebook: www.facebook.com/acnecarebeauty

Or you can find AcneCare in the following merchants: Mercury Drugstores and Watsons Drugstores

THEFACESHOP Wrinkle Stop Abyssine Eye Cream: Review

2012-09-19T10:56:00.002+08:00

Out of all THEFACESHOP products I've tried, Wrinkle Stop Abyssine Eye Cream has got to be my favorite. I have double eyebags. And when I say double, I mean I have 2 eyebags in one eye (I have a bag under my eyebag). Whether I get complete (8-hour) sleep or not, people kept asking me if I actually did sleep the night before. People would usually say, "Natulog ka ba?" ("Did you sleep?") or "Matulog ka nga..." (Please sleep..."). It has been such a pain to manage. Previously, I used Pure Beauty's Super Brightening Eye Gel but it was not enough.

While roaming around THEFACESHOP store in Megamall, I saw this eye cream and asked the sales lady to introduce the product to me. I was hesitant at first because I didn't know what to expect from THEFACESHOP. I haven't tried their skin care products before. Considering the amount I had to pay for the product (this is priced at PHP995 compared to the PHP200+ eye gel I used to use), I had to think about it for quite some time. In the end, the sales lady convinced me to try the product out. Now, I am happy to say that I made the right choice. Let me take this chance to say that I am not a frequent visitor of that said branch since I usually shop around Makati but I have to say that the staff in Megamall are really approachable and knowledgeable with their products. I enjoyed shopping at that particular branch. :)

After a few weeks of using the product (day and night), my bags have improved tremendously. They did not disappear completely but it has greatly improved to the point that nobody comments about how I needed to sleep some more and such. Also, my close friends have noticed that the bags seemed to shrink and that it seemed brighter. I don't have photos to share but trust me on this. This eye cream is great! I have finished one container already and I already bought my 2nd one.

Pros:

- available locally

- helps diminish eye bags

- helps brighten dark circles

- good under eye moisturizer

- one container is good for 6 months or so (that's why PHP995 is actually a pretty good deal)

- nice consistency (not sticky at all)

Cons:

- jar type container (not a big deal. you just have to get yourself a spatula to get the product for hygienic purposes.)

All in all, this product is SUPER WORTH IT. I highly recommend that you guys try it.

T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel Astringent: Review

2012-09-18T12:37:00.000+08:00

Earlier this year, I've had trouble with major breakouts. I couldn't control them no matter how religious I was with my commercial regimen that I had to go seek consult with a professional. I had go to Flawless every 2 weeks to get my acne control facial and check-up. As a result, I now have a full regimen prescribed by my dermatologist (Very effective, by the way. I will post about this routine in the future.) But there's one thing I couldn't bear to take off from my previous regimen and that is my T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent.

I initially bought this because I saw xteener using it and I wanted to try it out for myself. After trying it out, I'd have to say this is a really good product. (I've finished this bottle already, btw.) But since I already have my dermatologist prescribed regimen, I tried taking it off the list of my routine. However, whenever I tried to wean myself off the product, new breakouts start to form. That is why I decided to go on with the product as my first step, before my prescribed regimen. This proved to be a very good combination because I only get breakouts whenever I'm too stressed with work or whenever it's my time of the month.

Here are the pros and cons:

Pros:
- effectively removes excess dirt and makeup after cleansing
- does not dry skin
- available locally
- prevents future breakouts
- helps heal existing mild acne

Cons:
- smell (needs getting used to)

Overall, this product is WORTH IT and I highly suggest you guys try it out.

Human Nature Sunflower Beauty Oil

2012-07-23T09:22:00.000+08:00

The truth about me is that I really love products that have more than one purpose. Facial wash that can also be used as mask? I like it. Eyeliner that can be used as base? I like it. I'm that kind of person. Now if you're like me, then you have to read this.

What I'm about to share with you guys is a product called Sunflower Beauty Oil from Human Nature. This product has a lot of uses. Here are some of its uses taken from their website:

Softens and gives you lighter-looking underarm
Helps lighten dark under eye circles
Helps lighten darks spots and pimple marks
Moisturizes under eye area
Helps prevent and diminish the appearance of stretch marks
Softens feet soles, knees and elbows
Removes stubborn makeup
Can be used as overall body moisturizer
Moisturizes dry hair ends
Softens cuticles
De-frizzes hair
Adds shine to dull hair
Helps relieve itching and inflammation caused by insect bites
Nourishes and conditions eyelashes
Lightens dark lips
Soothes skin after shaving
Relieves itchy scalp
Helps soothe sunburn
Smoothens skin from shaving
Helps soothe rashes

Now I haven't tried the product for all those purposes but I did use this as a facial moisturizer, make-up remover, underarm whitening and undereye oil. What can I say? I am impressed with the product as it is. Not only is it cheap, it works! I highly recommend that you guys get one of these.

Pros:

- cheap

- locally available

- multipurpose

- removes stubborn makeup

- lightens underarms and some scars (acne marks, etc.)

- does not break me out

- good for moisturizing at night

Cons:

- sticky (so you can't use it in the morning)

- did nothing for my undereye wrinkles

- smell

Bigen Silk Touch Cream Color in 5B Chocolate Brown: Review

2012-07-16T10:31:00.003+08:00

I'm not sure if you guys noticed but I did cut and color my hair a little over a month ago. I used Bigen Slik Touch Hair Dye in Chocolate Brown 5B. Here's a little video of me unboxing the said product and showing you the stuff inside:

If there's one notable thing about its packaging, it's that it came with a brown pseudo-box. I call it pseudo-box because it's not the dye's real packaging. if you open the outer layer (box), you get another box in pink, which I'm supposing is the real packaging since when you hit google with "Bigen Chocolate Brown" you get this photo over here:

I'm not sure what the deal is with the pseudo-box thingy but I do like the pink packaging better since it looks more professional and the color seemed a lot closer to what I had after the coloring was done so I'm not really sure what the brown box's purpose was. Anyway, if you still don't get what I'm saying please watch the video above, okay?

So this dye claims to give hair silk-like shine and touch. It containes olive oil and vitamin E to make your hair shiny and healthy plus silk protein and ginseng for strength and vitality. And what do I think of the product? Here are my pros and cons:

Pros:
- cheap
- locally available
- color matches the one on the box (pink one)
- made my hair shiny and silky
- did NOT ruin my hair
- color is long lasting (i'm writing this one month after i dyed my hair)
- has an easy comb brush thingy

Cons:
- none!

And here's how it looks like 1 week after application:

(with flash)

(without flash)

Over all, I really like this product and I highly recommend this for other people to use. Just don't forget to color test 48 hours prior to use just to see if you're allergic or not. And even though it's not as expensive as the other brands, I still feel that the quality is quite good. They don't have much colors to choose from but not very limited. Try it and let me know what you think.

Belo Essentials Skin Care Set: Review

2012-06-23T12:36:00.007+08:00

I guess a part of being a beauty blogger is taking the risk. Because I want to review different products for my readers, I tend to buy not-so-good stuff (and I only find that out once I already tried the product) from time to time. Sad to say, Belo Essentials Skin Care Set became a part of my 'disappointment list'. Why? I'll be going through that later. Let me tell you the story why I bought the product in the first place.

While looking for a good alternative to my usual skin care routine, I saw mixed reviews about the Belo Essentials. There were really good reviews and others were the other way around. Naturally, I became curious. I thought that if this product really worked for me, then I'd be able to have a skin care set that costs less and is easily accessible. And so, I bought the whole set (smaller packaging). I bought the face wash, toner, day and night cream. I was also able to try their lotion but I don't think I have a snapshot of the product, sadly.

Here's a little run down of what I think of each of the product:

FACE WASH:

This face wash has a really good chamomile scent (yay!). It does not lather so don't expect foams to appear while using this. It's not that easy to rinse off (at least from my perspective) but it does not leave your skin dry afterwards. Now, I expected not to feel clean after rinsing it off (because that's what I usually feel when I use products that do not lather) but I found that this is not the case with Belo Essentials. I felt clean. Not squeeky clean but I don't feel as though there were leftover oils and dirt inside my pores. As a matter of fact, this would have been a great product, had it not break me out. Yes, you read it right. It broke me out! But I did not throw the product away so fast. I thought maybe this is the kind product wherein you get breakouts first then eventually makes your skin looking flawless. But then I already finished one small container and my face did not improve. So in conclusion, I believe that if you have oily (non-acne prone) skin, this would be a great product for you. It's good in controlling oil but not acne.

TONER:

I don't have much to say about the product except for the fact that I like the scent. It's pretty much the same with the face wash. It did not help with breakouts but was so-so with oil control. I didn't see any significant changes with my skin after using this so I just eventually stopped using it.

DAY AND NIGHT CREAM:

I'd have to say I wasn't disappointed with these two. It's just that I wasn't impressed with them either. It was just so-so in terms of its consistency, scent and oil control. It did not break me out but it didn't help with existing ones as well. It took me quite a while to finish the whole thing but during that period of time, I didn't notice any pore tightening nor whitening effect.

I guess this just wasn't the product for me. But do remember that people have different skin types. In writing this review, I hope I could help some people decide if they'd want to get this skin care set but do keep in mind that my experience may vary from yours. What did not work for me, may work for you and vice-versa. I'm simply stating my own thoughts on the product.

Human Nature Balancing Face Toner: review

2012-05-26T10:33:00.004+08:00

So as my products to review are piling up, I really need to start writing down my thoughts on the products one by one as much as I can. I know I've been telling you this a lot of times (over and over again) but I've been really busy with work. I'm super tired too. Anyway, I always try to be as active as I can both here in my blog and in youtube. And speaking of which, have I told you I already moved out of my previous channel? I wanted my usernames to be the same so I went and moved out of my old channel to http://youtube.com/lotsofgirlstuff. I already posted a few videos so be sure to check it out and subscribe. :)

Now since I am here mainly to review this toner over here, I might as well tell you the story on why I bought the product. So I've been reading a lot of good feedback from this brand called Human Nature. I checked their site and was pleased to find out that Human Nature is actually a Philippine-made product and one that is 100% organic. I made a list of things to buy from their site but never got the chance to actually order some. After a while, I met a friend, who's also a dealer of Human Nature products. So naturally, I got my list and ordered from her. This toner was included in the lot.

I loved the smell (orangey) and I felt that the product did not strip me off of moisture. Now usually, when I find products that does not strip off moisture, I feel like my face is still oily even after using the product. That is not the case with Human Nature Balancing Toner. As I've said, it did not strip off the moisture out of my face but did not leave a greasy feeling afterwards. Also, this product did not break me out and it only costs roughly PHP 110.00. Human Nature is available for order online but I also saw this in different grocery stores (like Shopwise) and some department stores (Festival Mall) so yeah, it is readily available for purchase.

If you have oily skin, do try this one out. If you have existing breakouts though, don't expect this product to control them as I don't think it is very much recommended for that. I used a different toner for that. So yeah, I hope this review was helpful for you and I would really love to read feedbacks from you guys. Take care!

Pros:
- smell (love its orangey smell)
- cheap (roughly PHP 110)
- readily available
- does not sting/ strip off moisture
- does not leave greasy feeling afterwards
- does not break me out

Cons:
- doesn't control breakouts