tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69435182333340128202024-03-14T00:18:51.390+08:00FLOSEASONAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-76718418777645756022017-08-31T22:52:00.000+08:002017-09-21T10:15:07.973+08:00Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence Intensive Moist Review (after almost 2 months of use)Looking back, I'm not really sure what made me look into this product in particular, but I'm pretty sure I heard about it on Youtube as a dupe for SK-II's famous essence. I can't say I have bad skin, but my skin wasn't at its best during the time I decided to purchase this. Fortunately, <a href="http://ph.althea.kr/the-first-treatment-essence-intensive-moist-2016-new">Althea</a> had a discount on it and I think free shipping too.<br />
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Let me walk you through what happened to my skin. I decided to monitor the development using my iPhone 6s front camera, no filters. I might have not been able to keep track if I used my DSLR.<br />
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The skincare I used alongside this wasn't anything new; that's so I could really see if the product can really make a difference. I should've probably written about my skincare routine first in an earlier post, but I just couldn't wait to get my thoughts on this down. I use this in the morning and the evening, after washing my face, before applying moisturizer. Instead though of using a cotton round or cotton pad, I apply a few drops on the palms of my hand and pat it directly on my skin. It was pretty hard to get used to since the consistency is just a tad bit heavier than water, but after a while, I got used to it.<br />
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<u><b>Day 1 & 2: </b></u>Yes, this is my face in the morning (as soon as I woke up), without anything on. I used the product the night before and didn't see much of a difference the morning after. Some reviews say that they saw immediate effects, though. As you'll see, I'll be taking photos from this angle to keep it consistent. This is also the worse side of the two. As you can see I have a few stubborn blemishes and sun spots.<br />
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It's not so apparent on Day 2, but I did see that the redness lessened. It's weird though since I started feeling a pimple growing on my chin, but it might just be because of my upcoming period.</div>
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<b><u>Day 4:</u></b> I'm still unsure about the state of my blemishes but I can say that the texture of my skin improved. Too bad it's not apparent on the photo (this was when I started to regret using my iPhone). Some of the tiny bumps diminished and I think the pimple growing on my chin developed faster (and didn't develop into a big annoying zit). Usually, hormonal pimples tend to linger even after my period, so I was happy that it left the vicinity earlier than expected. So far, I'm feeling positive! <br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Day 12: </u>At this point, I'm surprised I'm still keeping up with my routine. Of course, there were days I was too lazy to do the whole thing, but most days I was able to do the whole thing. The lighting might have been better this day and in day 14 because I went home (Baguio), but I really did start to feel a difference in my skin, texture-wise.<br />
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<b><u>Day 16:</u></b> So far, the most improvement I've seen is in this two-week mark. I felt like my pores weren't as visible, makeup applied better, and my skin was smoother. I was starting to doubt its effectiveness on blemishes. You can still see those stubborn guys there on the cheek.<br />
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<b><u>Day 24:</u></b> I thought those blemishes were going to gradually fade, but they seem to have resurfaced. They're not worse though, but they're still there.<br />
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<b><u>Day 45:</u></b> More than 1 month of use! I can't believe it. At this point, I found that those blemishes on the cheeks would easily and totally be concealed with makeup on, which is good, but I was aiming for skin I could get away with without the help of makeup. Of course, I do go out barefaced at times, but I do like a clean, polished look most days. I guess that's why they have other products in the line aimed for spots.<br />
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<b><u>Day 56:</u></b> Now I have to explain something here. I went away for a week, without my usual skincare and the Missha Time Revolution Essence. I wasn't confident with how sealed the bottle is and I didn't want it to spill in my luggage, so I opted to take a break off the essence and see if I'd notice any difference. The thing is, I had a facial when I was away. I'm not sure if that accounts for something, but as you can see, my pores near the cheek area are quite visible in the photo.<br />
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I'm sure you'd like a side-by-side photo of Day 1 and 56, but I decided to do Day 1 and Day 45 comparison to be fair.<br />
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<i><u><b>VERDICT</b></u></i><br />
I'm happy with it and I'm actually still using the product and I think that there is still hope for it to fade some of those blemishes. I think it does well in maintaining the texture of my skin. As long as it's offered as a discounted price (<u><a href="http://ph.althea.kr/the-first-treatment-essence-intensive-moist-2016-new">it still is)</a></u>, I'd be okay repurchasing this. I still have a lot to go through. I think the bottle would last me at least five more months by the rate I'm going. I think I'm also ready to try something new, not to replace this, but to help improve on the other parts it couldn't resolve. I already have my eye on The Ordinary skincare, but I have yet to figure out where to purchase. The resellers here have quite the markup!<br />
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As for other minor concerns, the frosted glass bottle feels quite luxe but if I've had lotion or cream on my hands and I hold this, you suddenly see your fingerprints on it and it's not easy to wipe away.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-19375821035323157652017-04-22T11:29:00.002+08:002017-04-22T11:29:42.559+08:00Current Lifestyle Favorites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Apart from beauty, I'd love to share some lifestyle favorites, stuff that I've been appreciating a little more and new finds that help me in my every day life. </div>
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<b><u>1. MUJI PP VANITY CASE</u></b><br />
I've been loving the <a href="http://www.muji.eu/pages/online.asp?Sec=17&Sub=80&PID=899"><i>Muji PP vanity cases</i></a> for a while now. Recently, I added the biggest one in their line <i>(Php 375)</i>, which holds my skincare bottles, tubes, and whatnot, and also my sister's so that it's bunched up together and easy to transport especially when I wipe down the vanity. Some bottles are actually taller than the actual container, but it's not too bad cause I don't really need to put a lid on it.<br />
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I started out with the 1/2 sized one <i>(Php 275)</i>, which is perfect for lipsticks. It has handles on the side too which makes it easier to carry. Though they sell a separate lid, I opted for the mirror that also serves as a lid, which is somewhere around Php 650. I actually saw the mirror first from Browhaus. It's the mirror they hand out after they fix your brows.<br />
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After making a conscious effort to use up my other makeup items, I bought the 1/4 size one (<i>Php 215</i>) which holds random makeup items like concealer, mascara, blush, and others. This sits on top of my 1/2 one which holds the lipsticks.<br />
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Naturally, it gets dirty after a while, considering it holds makeup, but they're easy to wash or wipe. Another thing I like about them is that they aren't fully transparent.<br />
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<b><u>2. EGG BRUSH CLEANING PAD</u></b><br />
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I was strolling around Daiso one time and I saw this, which looked extremely similar to <u><a href="http://www.lazada.com.ph/egg-brush-cleaner-pink-3172859.html">this brush egg cleaner</a></u>. It was amazing to find out that it was also used as a scrubbing board for laundry. Though, thinking about it, I can see how this works as a laundry tool too. Given that I saw this in Daiso, you know that this only costs <i>less than Php 100.</i><br />
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Basically, it's made of silicone material. The picture doesn't really show that you put your fingers through the opening below, but that's what I do when cleaning brushes. Normally, I would use my bare hands to clean brushes (I swirl them around my palm), but now I can opt to use this especially for smaller brushes. I put liquid soap or shower gel directly on this, wet my brush, and rub the brush against the egg. It cleans the brushes faster; so, I get on with my life faster. <br />
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<b><u>3. GLADE AUTOMATIC SPRAY</u></b><br />
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If you live in a condominium unit, especially a small one, and if you're sensitive to smells just like me, you might have attempted several air fresheners, room sprays and fragrances, diffusers, and whatnot. Though I still have diffusers spread out around the condo and I spray the rooms from time to time, I have found great convenience from this little device right here. If you do go to the grocery, you might have noticed this already. I got a hold of this automatic spray from Glade in December 2016 and I'm on my 2nd can now.</div>
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Basically, it's an automatic, battery operated spray, which you can set to spray every 9, 18, and 36 minutes. The box shows a range of scents, but most groceries usually carry just 3 (lavender and vanilla, ocean escape, and morning freshness). The device comes in this kind of brown and a white. The set (device and can of fragrance) is less than Php 500, I believe. So, after finishing the can that comes with the set, you can just purchase refills. The first scent I tried was ocean escape, which I ended up giving to my mom (including the spray bottle) cause she wanted one too. I wasn't too impressed with that scent. I wanted the morning freshness scent, but it never came with the spray bottle, so I went for lavender and vanilla which I prefer more than ocean escape. After finishing the lavender one, I finally got morning freshness which is a bit lighter or more fresh smelling. </div>
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The bottle can easily be propped on a flat surface or hung on a wall. Ideally, I'd like to hang this, cause the mist (when it sprays) can be overwhelming, but I don't like drilling on walls.<br />
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So, those were my current lifestyle favorites. I'd be happy to hear about yours. Let me know.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-82362155248347912062017-03-26T14:18:00.001+08:002017-03-26T14:29:42.664+08:00Skincare I'm Hoping Really Works<br />
If you visit SM's department store or Watsons every now and then, you must have seen some COSRX items and other Korean brands that seem to have no designated kiosk like the likes of other Korean brands like Etude House and Tony Moly. I guess this is SM's way of introducing these brands gradually to the market, which made me quite excited.<br />
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Since following <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/joankeem"><i><b>Joan Kim on Youtube</b></i></a>, I've been hearing a lot about the skincare brand COSRx. So, I got really excited when I saw some of their best-selling products randomly in SM Baguio's department store, of all places. I was thinking, maybe since Baguio is quite popular with Koreans, SM decided to stock there first, but when I went to Manila, I found that it's actually housed in a small shelf with other Korean brands and collective called as K-beauty.<br />
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I didn't get the prices of everything in that shelf, but when I was checking the COSRX products out, I found that they're actually cheaper than some online stores. I started seeing these products early in the year and they had a more expensive price point then, but still cheaper than online stores. But lately, I think they brought down the price and added a 10% discount for SM advantage / BDO rewards cardholders! I'm not sure till when, but maybe check until the 15th of April.<br />
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I was really after the <i><a href="http://cosrx.kr/?portfolio_page=cosrx-one-step-pimple-clear-pads"><b>COSRX pimple pads</b></a></i>, which I remember was around Php 650, but they seem to be repriced to Php 465.50. And after the 10% discount, it's Php 418.95! It was pretty hard to find too. As of late, they're out of stock in the department stores of SM Aura, SM Makati, and SM Megamall and the Watsons in those branches. I happened to visit SM MOA recently and I found it in the department store there. There are only a few more tubs though.<br />
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Because I had difficulty finding the COSRX pimple pads, I bought the <i><b><a href="http://cosrx.kr/?portfolio_page=cosrx-good-night-sleeping-mask">COSRX Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask</a></b></i> instead. It's not really an alternative to pimple pads, but I didn't want to let opportunity pass (or I was just making an excuse to try something new). Though, you can actually get this and other Watsons / SM Store items <i><b><a href="http://thesmstore.com/catalog/?q=cosrx">online at Lazada</a></b></i> and you'll see there that it was originally priced at Php 606, but it's re priced at Php 424.25 and less 10% also with the SM Advantage Card. It's Php 381.82.<br />
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Lastly, I picked up <i><b><a href="http://thesmstore.com/scinic-coconut-cleansing-water-500-ml-9281753.html">Scinic's Coconut Cleansing Water,</a></b></i> which I think is just like your regular micellar cleansing waters, but it was only Php 412.25 for 500ml. And the bottle allows you to just push on the nozzle (?) without lifting the bottle, similar to <i><b><a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2017/02/product-empties-mini-reviews.html">Etude's Wondepore toner</a></b></i>. After the 10% discount, it's Php 371.02! I wouldn't have gotten it without the discount because it was originally Php 589 and there's just so many micellar waters in the market already.<br />
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I think, overall the reduction was 30% and then less 10% for SM Advantage holders.<br />
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<b><u>EXPECTATIONS</u></b><br />
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Well, as the blog title suggests, I really hope this stuff works, cause they're quite affordable. This year, I really want my skin to improve. I'm approaching my late 20's and I've been wanting to use less makeup (even though I love makeup). I'm not sure why, but I think since we're approaching summer, I just want less stuff on my face. Also, I'm never without blemishes and they always appear in the same spots. So, hopefully, these stuff, especially the COSRX stuff are worth the hype. I'm going to attempt a review on this, probably after 2 weeks of using it.<br />
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Have you tried anything from this range? There are other interesting Korean products included in their Kbeauty shelf. Let me know which ones you've tried.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-31274294336388154902017-03-03T11:10:00.002+08:002017-03-03T11:52:38.623+08:00Current Favorites + Mini Reviews<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The last time I wrote a <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/07/april-may-june-2015-favorites.html">favorites post was in 2015</a>! I mentioned somewhere in this blog that I've been trying to buy less and use up my existing products. I threw out and gave some away already (those that I really can't see myself using). Since then, I've rediscovered some favorites, but I've added a few that I've acquired through trips. Here's what I've been loving recently.<br />
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<a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/1599/34817/makeup/foundations/beyond-perfecting-foundation-concealer"><b>CLINIQUE BEYOND PERFECTING FOUNDATION + CONCEALER</b></a><br />
I asked my mom to buy this when she was in the US, since it was more affordable there. I also checked out the shades they had in the Philippines and they didn't seem to have something yellow-based in the 2 counters I visited, which was funny since they should have more Asian-friendly shades with yellow bases. So, the shade that I have is not really available in the Philippines, but I'm guessing the ones they have are what were deemed to be suitable for Asia. I have the shade Golden Neutral (number 8).<br />
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I really want to do a separate review on this since I enjoy it a lot, especially when the shade matched me the most (after I went on a camping trip and got sunburnt). So, I won't spoil much of the goodness first, but see the photo below for the swatch.<br />
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I got to try this foundation after receiving it from a friend who came from Japan, although it's a Korean brand. What's different about this stick foundation is that it has skincare literally in its core, as you'll see in the photo below. I've been enjoying this product cause it's pretty easy and convenient. The other end of it is actually a brush!<br />
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The shade is actually pretty light on me, that's why I've been mixing the Clinique one with this. It definitely adds glow to the face. So, I've been using it more under the eye area to brighten up my skin. It feels really thin and light, but it does the job of touching up and adding coverage. I'd rely more on other foundations if I want something with more coverage.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/soft-matte-lip-cream/NYX_007.html"><b>NYX SOFT MATTE LIP CREAM in ROME</b></a><br />
I've had a few of Nyx's soft matte lip cream and they're the first brand I've tried with this kind of texture. Now, so many brands have similar products, but I somehow still enjoy Nyx's because I really agree that it gives a "soft matte" finish rather than a solid matte finish. They're easy to use, light on the lips, and they have a extensive range of colors to choose from. I also love the concept that they use cities to name the shades.<br />
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I guess I got influenced by the influx of nude / brown shades, which I didn't really have in my collection. I only had either pink, red, and nude. I was doing swatches in the Nyx counter when I saw this. I was contemplating whether to get Rome or Budapest. Nyx's website describes Rome to be <i>medium nude with red undertone</i> while Budapest was a deep mauve with red undertone. Since Budapest was a little darker, I went for Rome.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>CHANEL <span style="background-color: white;">LĂVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER IN 63 PAGODA</span></b></span></span><br />
My aunt gave me this last year and I've been enjoying it since, like my lipsticks, I don't have a gloss in this shade. It has a sheen to it, but the shade is pretty natural. I use it over different shades of lipstick. It tones down the pinkness of some of my lipsticks, which is another reason why I've been enjoying it. I can use it on its own too. It's also very moisturizing.<br />
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I got this blush during one of our US trips and I've actually wrote about my first impression <i><a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2016/01/fotd-first-impressions.html">here</a></i>. Still loving it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/index.php/proof-10-eye-primer.html"><b>ETUDE HOUSE PROOF 10 EYE PRIMER</b></a><br />
Recently (since the later half of 2016), I have really been into Korean skincare and makeup. In efforts to make use of my existing collection of eyeshadows, I started watching videos on primers. I think it was <a href="http://thebeautybreakdown.blogspot.com/">Morgan of The Beauty Breakdown</a> who talked about this. Since it was quite affordable, I gave it a go. The only eye primer I've tried was the Urban Decay one, when I got my Naked Palette in 2010. Yup. It still came in that potion-like bottle. It's actually super comparable, almost a dupe I guess. Check out the swatches with and without. Amazing!<br />
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<b>CHANEL EYESHADOW BRUSH #2</b><br />
I can't seem to find this exact brush online, but it's a regular-sized eyeshadow brush, which I received from another aunt. I find myself reaching for this whenever I wear eyeshadow. It's not as travel friendly though since the handle is quite long. So far, there hasn't been any fall out on the brush even after washing it several times. The black and gold makes it look super sophisticated that I didn't even want to use it at first.<br />
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<b>SHISEIDO MOILIP MEDICATED LIP CREAM</b><br />
I sort of have this trend going where most of my favorites where given to me by friends and family. This is no exception. I'm really lucky. This was given to me by my friend who gave me the Son & Park stick foundation. Shiseido is actually quite pricey here in the Philippines, but apparently they have some products in the drugstore. The text in the box was in Japanese. I just knew that it was a lip balm of some sort. It has a similar consistency to Vaseline, but a little bit lighter on the lips and a little bit minty. The product comes out of an opening and you spread it around your lip with the smooth surface or take the product on your fingers and apply. I have a number of lip balms around the house and in several bags, so I can't really attest to how effective it is in healing dry and chapped lips, but this is the one I use before putting makeup and before sleeping.<br />
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I know it's another long post, but I just have a lot to say about these products (I've even held back writing more). I'm really excited about doing more of these and probably more empties posts. What have you been loving lately?<br />
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Long time no post, but here's to 2017 and what's to come. I'll get right to it.<br />
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Last year has been a year of consuming and purging. I made a goal to buy less and finish first what I had before running off and buying the latest makeup item. I also wanted to have less things in general, which made me do some purging, selling, and giving. While some have been thrown out already, I managed to save some empties for this post. I'll be giving brief reviews of each too. <br />
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I mentioned this makeup remover in <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/09/battle-of-makeup-removers.html"><b>this post</b></a>. It's pretty much the first micellar water I've tried. Up to this day, it's still one of my favorites. Too bad, they don't stock it often in Watsons.<br />
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<a href="http://yesto.co.uk/product/yes-to-cucumbers-facial-wipes?product_id=3315028"><b><span style="color: black;">YES TO CUCUMBERS FACIAL WIPES</span></b></a><br />
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My sister and I bought these wipes while we were in the States. The scent is great and the texture is not as rough as other wipes. I'm not much of a wipes fan though so I don't think I'll repurchase often, but I guess it's still pretty convenient to have them around for traveling.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/index.php/wonder-pore-freshner-ad-500ml.html"><b><span style="color: black;">ETUDE HOUSE WONDER PORE FRESHNER</span></b></a><br />
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I think it took me a year to finish this bottle. It's the biggest one they have that you could actually refill. The pump is also super convenient; you don't need to lift the bottle to dispose product on a cotton pad. What's more important is that the product actually worked well on me. I didn't really notice a difference when I was using it, but I did notice that my skin wasn't in its normal state when I ran out of the product and had to skip toner or use another toner. So, it's probable that I'd repurchase this if I don't get too experimental on my toner. I'm using Clinique now. I'll let you know about it on another post.<br />
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<a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/skin-care/cleansers-and-toners/toners/tonique-douceur/578861.html?cgid=toners"><b><span style="color: black;">LANCOME TONIQUE DOUCEUR</span></b></a><br />
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This was a toner I used alternately with the Etude House one and it's the first Lancome toner I've tried. It was given to me with a cream. Since it's more of a sample or a travel sized one, I used it more for travels and not daily. I didn't think it was particularly more special though than the Etude House one.<br />
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<a href="http://olay.com.ph/en-ph/skin-care-products/olay-total-effects-7-in-one-pore-minimizing-cc-cream-with-sunscreen-spf-15-light"><b><span style="color: black;">OLAY CC CREAM</span></b></a><br />
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I bought this CC cream after seeing a few videos online by some international beauty vloggers and because I was scheduled to go to Cambodia that time. I decided not to go for heavy foundation on that trip cause I'd surely sweat it off anyway. The tube states that it's a pore minimizing CC cream with sunscreen, but it had only an SPF of 15. So, I didn't really use this as my only sunscreen. In fact, the cream sort of stung when I applied it on my nose, probably cause I rub my nose often. Regarding coverage, it did the job of having minimal coverage (as in barely there coverage), but I'm pretty sure there are other products out there that would do a better job. I guess it'd be good as a base.</div>
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I've already talked about this product in <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/07/april-may-june-2015-favorites.html"><span class="s2">this post</span></a>. I'm on my second tube now. It's pretty affordable too! </div>
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My shade of this product is W3. I did a first impressions of this in <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2016/01/fotd-first-impressions.html"><span class="s2">this post</span></a>. I can say now that I really like this. My sister likes this as well. It gives you a light and even coverage. I'm lucky to have guessed my shade at one go. I guess since it's not really a product targeted to Asians, it doesn't have that white or gray cast Asian cushions usually have. The only downside to this is that it runs out fast, especially if you use it daily (even after I've flipped the sponge). I wanted to repurchase this during our second trip to the States, but I wanted to try Asian cushions.</div>
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This product is affordable and had good reviews, so I tried it out and it was mentioned in <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/10/what-to-buy-from-watsons-under-php-200.html"><span class="s2">this post.</span></a> I'm not really keen on getting fairer, but I wanted a scrub that was straightforward and came in a tube. No matter how nice the packaging of a scrub is, if I end up leaving it in the shower, it's bound to be grimy and whatnot. I guess it does that job of exfoliating. I just don't do it often enough to see the whitening effects, I guess.</div>
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I hope this helped you. I actually have a lot more empties to share with you. So, keep checking. This year seems pretty promising for a lot of brands. I have a feeling I'll be leaning towards Asian brands this year. </div>
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After <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2016/03/cambodia-day-1-getting-there-and.html">exploring the neighborhood</a> and having our first proper meal, we headed to Bayon Temple. We were half expecting our tuk-tuk driver to talk about the place, but he was really quiet. It's a good thing we were able to read a bit about the place before going. I guess that's the disadvantage of not having a tour guide.<br />
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Though some parts of the temple, including the entrance of it are not the actual ones made long long time ago, they're still pretty close.<br />
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After passing through the entrance, we rode the tuk-tuk shortly again. The temple is sort of in the middle of a circular road, kind of like a roundabout.<br />
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Every spot is so picturesque! My sister and I kept stopping to take photos of each other. We only had a few portrait shots cause we looked really tired and sweaty. Hahaha.<br />
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Bayon Temple is distinct among other temples because of the many smiling faces carved on the towers. You shouldn't miss this temple if you're heading to Cambodia. It's one thing to see them in photos and one thing to see them in person. You'd really wonder how they made it and why they're smiling with eyes closed.<br />
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You'd also see bas-reliefs depicting different scenes all over the temple.<br />
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Bayon was really special also since it was the first temple we visited. We had a better picture or expectation of the next temples we visited so the impact was not as great. Angkor Wat though. Nothing can beat that, I think. <br />
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It was also interesting seeing and meeting other travellers tourists. There were a lot of solo travellers actually. Too bad though that we were too shy to take photos with them.<br />
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It's important to know though <i><b>what to wear</b></i>. It's relatively lax at the Bayon Temple, but stricter in others. So, if you're going to other temples on the same day then wear something that's not strapless and not short (for girls). Ideally, something below the knee for bottoms and a shirt.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At the beginning of 2015, my sister and I talked about going on a trip. Just the two of us. She was the type who really liked to immerse in cultural activities and I was too. In family trips though, we donât really get to go around as much as weâd like. So, this time we went on our own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A lot of people talk about how traveling really inspires them and how others even quit their jobs to travel full time. While that seems really appealing, it might not be feasible just yet for my sister and I. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We ruled out other Asian countries that weâve been to, even if we wanted to head back to those places. We also didnât consider those our family could possibly visit in the future. Of course, budget was another constraint. Since we were willing to spend almost 5 days out, we wanted to go somewhere where our relatively small budget would fit. We ended up with Cambodia as our 2015 travel destination.</span></span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our trip was around the 3rd week of August, the week right after the semester of my 1st year of MBA. She was looking forward to a break from work and I was looking forward to a break from the studies. It was a trip of firsts: first time in Cambodia, first time to travel with just my sister, and first time to be in a more provincial travel destination.<br /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We had no tour guide. We made our own itinerary. It seemed to be easy at first since there are a LOT of blogs already out there documenting their respective trips. After a while though, we felt overwhelmed and ended up getting a really handy Lonely Planet book before the trip. I actually still like to buy these travel books even if everything's already online. There's something about reading about a place from an actual book that makes me a little bit more excited for the trip. Also, they're pretty much complete.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All our research and reading was finally put to test when we arrived. It was a night flight and we were extremely nervous about who was going to fetch us and exactly where our hotel was. We took a budget hotel so that we could spend more on food and gifts to bring back home. It's a good thing almost all hotels (even budget ones) offer free pickup service. But, most of the time, they'll be tuk-tuks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Everything was going smoothly until we got to the hotel. There were shoes on the front door despite a sign saying not to leave the shoes. So, we were a little bit confused. There was a stray dog roaming in the lobby. In short, the place didn't seem to be as great as portrayed in the photos and the ratings. In fact, I was even convincing my sister to transfer the next day! But, since we've booked the place already and it would really make a big dent on my budget, I settled. That's the thing with hotel ratings, they're very subjective. It pays to read the reviews and the comments to get a true feel of the place. Lesson learned.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I'm from Baguio and their town proper reminded me of our town proper, Session Road, a smaller version of it. That street was called Pithnou St., which was just the main road leading to Pub St., The Alley, and The Lane. There's a book store, there are several spas, there are boutiques, and others. The spas and shops that sold natural products had really nice interiors and relaxing ambience. It really made you want to come back after a long day of temple-running. I was so excited since my sister and I allotted time for a massage towards the end of our trip (after all the temple visits).</span><br />
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During the trip, my sister and I shared a lot of our meals. We'd order two viands and just share. That way we get to taste the different food. My sister really wanted to try others that are "more authentic" (something like their version of our <i>turo-turo</i>), but I was actually a little bit scared my tummy wouldn't be able to handle it. One thing we noticed though was that their drinks are not as sweet as you'd think they would be. Almost all drinks we had, juices and shakes, had some lime or lemon juice to it.<br />
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The ride going to the temples was actually refreshing cause the surroundings were really just trees. You could feel and smell the difference in the air once you get out of the town proper. And the tuk-tuks aren't bad too. They're quite spacious. You'd see 4 or 5 in one. Luckily, it didn't rain too much during our tuk-tuk rides. We were hoping that the driver would give us a little information about the place, but he was either too shy or just didn't want to talk. Nonetheless, he was very kind.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue";"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-22691930595214546942016-02-08T01:30:00.000+08:002017-01-21T21:17:29.403+08:00On Goals and the New YearSomehow, the beginning of this year came with much pressure to evaluate the previous year (2015) and set up life-changing goals. Though I'm all for that, I wanted to see how I'd actually fair for the first month of 2016.<br />
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My sister encouraged me to do a "Life Audit". We based it from <u style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://applenocom.com/2015/09/life-audit-sept-2015/">her friend's pos</a>t</u>, which was actually pretty inspiring. At the same time, we also listed or highlighted goals for 2016. The Life Audit is a mix of long-term and short-term goals and actually figuring out what you want in life. I took a while with this.<br />
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At the same time, we got the <a href="http://www.passionplanner.com/buy/pre-order-passion-planner-2016-55x85" style="font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline;">Passion Planner</a> when we visited the States. It was curated in a way that would make it easier to plot down tasks based on your "passion projects" or goals. My sister got me into this as well. But before getting this, I've already collected enough stickers for the Coffee Bean planner. I must say, they have a <i><u><a href="http://brewyourbestyear.com/">great website</a></u></i>. I was satisfied with my 2015 Coffee Bean planner, so I pursued this year's one. Yes, I didn't collect for the Starbucks Moleskin planner. I think I would have gotten a better deal if I bought a Moleskin without the Starbucks branding, so I went with the Coffee Bean one instead.<br />
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So, I'm basically very much planned up. It won't matter though unless I actually do enough for me to at least have some progress with my goals. That though is the harder part. For me, January meant the start of another semester as well. I feel like it's only now that I'm getting settled in, now that the month's about to tend. And honestly, sometimes I just feel like keeping it simple with my goals.<br />
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How did I do for January? Well, honestly, I could have done better. Although, I think I'm off to a good start. 2015 was definitely something. It was hard. And I could see 2016 being the same way or even harder. But I welcome you, 2016, with arms wide open. It's my 25th year too, so I really want to do something great, come back to this post and be happy that I've actually reached a goal or completed a project, even if it's not the biggest one.<br />
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I wish the same for you. Let's do this.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-7980567696288615862016-01-21T14:53:00.004+08:002017-01-21T21:16:59.230+08:00FOTD: First ImpressionsHappy new year everyone!<br />
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Just like that, another year has started. Last year, I've posted only 13 posts, a few posts less than my posts in 2014. I'm really lagging behind from what I hoped to achieve in terms of consistency. As much as I love posting here, there's always been a struggle to balance out school, chores, and social gatherings. The blog was my go to if I had free time.<br />
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This year, I'm really hoping to keep up and at least post once a week. So, I'm going to get on with it with this photo-heavy post of my first impressions / face-of-the-day of a few "drugstore" products. <br />
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I'm not sure if I've mentioned this somewhere, but in the Philippines, we don't really call brands such as Maybelline, L'Oreal, and Revlon as "drugstore" (I think). Sure, you can get them from Watsons, which may be considered a drugstore, but they're available in department stores too. Sometimes, they're mixed in with some of the high-end makeup and skincare as well. <br />
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If you know me, you'd know I follow some beauty "gurus" on Youtube and they would talk about makeup from the "drugstore". Some of them are actually not available in the Philippines. Now that I've had the chance to go on vacation in the States, I finally get to try some of them.<br />
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Let me tell you, seeing a whole aisle of beauty products was overwhelming. I didn't know where to start. Luckily, the place where I got this was pretty stocked, so I didn't have a problem finding some things. The others really run out of the "holy grail" / cult favorite drugstore beauty products.<br />
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So, here's how I started out. I've just applied my everyday moisturizer.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Then, I started with the cushion foundation. I was really excited about the <a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/products/makeup/face/foundation-makeup/true-match-lumi-cushion-foundation.aspx"><b><i>L'Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation</i></b></a>, because I've been wanting a BB cushion pact for a while now. Several Korean makeup houses have them and it seems like a staple for them. I was glad to see L'Oreal have it since I'm a fan of their foundations anyway. I'll probably have another post for this product to provide more details.<br />
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First impressions-wise, I liked it! It's so easy to use! The sponge nicely gets product from the compact and distributes. I got the W3 shade or Nude Beige. As I said, I'll get into detail in another post.<br />
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Next up, concealer. I picked up the <i><b><a href="http://www.maybelline.com/Products/face-makeup/Concealer/instant-age-rewind-eraser-dark-circles-concealer-treatment.aspx">Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles.</a></b></i> This seemed like a huge thing in the States back in 2014 or even earlier. I'm glad I finally got to try it. The sponge tip is really interesting cause it sort of creates a soft focus unlike if a concealer would be directly applied to the undereye. All you have to do is blend it out just a little bit. Not bad considering concealers don't really remove the puffiness of my eye bags. I went with the second to the lightest shade which was Light 120. I thought this was going to be too light for me, but it was just alright after blending.<br />
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After a few minutes of letting the foundation and concealer set it, I powdered with the <b><i><a href="http://us.rimmellondon.com/products/face/stay-matte-pressed-powder">Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder</a></i></b> in 020 Nude Beige. I was hoping for more coverage from this, but I guess it did okay. It's a good thing I got my shade right. I just think it was not as easy to pick up product with my brush compared to my powder foundation. I have yet to test this out in humid Manila. But it toned down that glow or me looking oily since I had moisturizer and a glow-y base (L'Oreal's LUMI line).<br />
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After, I do my brows, which is a two step process. I don't have any new brow products, unfortunately, but at the moment, I think I'm actually fine with the available brow products in the Philippines. Here I used the <i><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Face-Shop-Lovely-ME/dp/B00D6B7KQM">Face Shop's Design My Eyebrow </a></b></i>in 02 Dark Brown and the <b><i><a href="http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Eye-Makeup/Brow/Eyestudio-Brow-Drama.aspx">Maybelline Fashion Brow</a></i></b> in No. 5 Dark Brown, which I mentioned <b><a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/07/april-may-june-2015-favorites.html">here</a></b> before.<br />
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I did my eyes after. I just used the <b><i><a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/jumbo-eye-pencil/NYX_001.html">Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil</a></i></b> in Yogurt all over the lid. I have the Milk version, which is just a white, so I kind of knew how it would turn out. I have a feeling that the Yogurt shade will be quite versatile so I picked it up. <br />
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Since I know my lids tend to oil up regardless of how cold it is, I patted on some of the lid shade of the <i><b><a href="http://www.drugstore.com/wet-n-wild-color-icon-collection-eyeshadow-trio-walking-on-eggshells-380b/qxp406181">Wet and Wild Color Icon Collection Eyeshadow Trio</a></b></i>, Walking on Eggshells.<br />
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I used the L'Oreal Super Liner Ultra Sharp, which I mentioned <b><a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/07/april-may-june-2015-favorites.html">here</a></b>. Then used my existing <b><i><a href="http://www.maybelline.com/products/eye-makeup/mascara/volum-express-the-falsies-waterproof-mascara.aspx">Maybelline Falsies Mascara</a></i></b>. I bought a back-up because they're a little bit cheaper in the States. Although, there's a new version of it I'd like to try. <br />
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We're getting there, people! Just a little bit more. Lol.<br />
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Time for the new <i><b><a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/products/makeup/face.aspx">L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Contour Palette</a></b></i>. I got 813 Light. This one didn't exactly blow my socks off, but hopefully I'll get a hang of it. The brush it comes with has a different shape to it, but I used my Real Techniques brush.<br />
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Next up was one of the first things I looked for, the <b><i><u><a href="http://milanicosmetics.com/Baked-Blush.html">Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso</a></u></i></b>. This was nice. I usually go for pink blushes, but occasionally put on Maybelline's Cheeky Glow Blush in Creamy Cinnamon which I mentioned <i><u><a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/10/what-to-buy-from-watsons-under-php-200.html">here</a></u></i>. The Milani Blush is definitely more glowy and quite pigmented too. I can see it acting as a highlighter for darker tones. This is probably my favorite from the haul since I'm a sucker for blushes and anything glow-y.<br />
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Lastly, for the lips, I tried<i><b><u><a href="http://us.rimmellondon.com/products/lips/lasting-finish-by-kate-moss"> Rimmel's Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 08</a></u></b></i>. I was a little underwhelmed by this in terms of shade. It was a normal pink, that actually matched the color of my lips. I'll probably reach for this if I want a "my lips but better" shade. But it wasn't drying and stayed on for a good amount of time for a relatively affordable lipstick.<br />
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And there we go. This was my usual look during that vacation. I'd usually just skip the eye makeup.<br />
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If you go back to my photo without makeup, you'd see how the makeup helped even out my skin and make it a little bit more alive. Lol. I hope you enjoyed this!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-55722741381369885392015-12-21T06:19:00.001+08:002017-01-21T21:16:22.516+08:00Love: The Body Shop Body ButtersThe Body Shop Butters are the bomb!<br />
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I think I've bought at least 10 of these already and I've used more than half. Let me explain why I love these soooo much.<br />
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First of all, they're on sale most of the time. The best time to get it is probably around the April - May months or whenever they have that buy one get one promos or 50% off promos. Normally, the regular variants are around Php 695, but sometimes they have limited edition ones that are a little bit more expensive. The limited edition ones are seasonal. The green one on the photo is actually the Virgin Mojito variant, which came out last summer. So, right now, they have some Christmas ones like the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/bath-body-care/body-moisturizers/glazed-apple-body-butter.aspx">Glazed Apple one</a>. I would be happy to receive any of these any day of the year though. Lol. I think it's this year when they came up with a bigger tub, which got me excited, but I realized that I've stocked up on so much of them already.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">About the <u>texture and consistency </u></span>- it's a little bit rich and heavy, but it's great during the colder days or days when you'd be in an air-conditioned environment the whole day. Well, the better way to describe it is it's buttery. Lol. Yup, I know, they ARE body butters. The great thing is that it really keeps your skin moisturized the whole day. I actually thought it would just be a regular cream with nothing special to it, but I really think these are the best products you can get from The Body Shop.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Favorites</u></span> - now, if you get there, you might be all overwhelmed. There are tons to choose from when it comes to scent. But most of my favorites are in the earlier photo. If you know me, I go for the neutral smelling ones and less of the sweet ones. The yellow / orange one is the <i><b><a href="http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/body-moisturizers/body-butter/regular-body-butter/honeymania-body-butter.aspx?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=sem_gen&utm_campaign=061914_Generic&utm_term=&utm_content=Q42015&cvosrc=cse.google.15442&cvo_campaign=061914&cvo_crid=68534323594&vendor=CSE_GOOG&mr:trackingCode=3E47C33C-181A-E311-B773-BC305BF933C0&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&mr:ad=68534323594&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:tid=pla-78875919394&mr:ploc=9029705&mr:iloc=&mr:store=&mr:filter=78875919394&gclid=Cj0KEQiAwNmzBRCaw9uR3dGt950BEiQAnbK96zGjdiklU6dcyGpmKmDPrtF1n96sNhP3K5ck1gv2qH4aAq-78P8HAQ">Honeymania</a></b></i> variant which has Community Fair Trade honey. At first, I thought this was going to be sweet, but it wasn't at all. The green one is the <b><i>Virgin Mojito </i></b>variant, a limited edition released last summer. It has a citrusy scent, but is a little bit sweet too. The beige cover with the blue is the <i><b><a href="http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/body-moisturizers/body-butter/regular-body-butter/wild-argan-oil-body-butter.aspx">Wild Argan Oil</a></b></i> variant. It has Community Fair Trade wild argan oil from Morocco, which makes it seem a little bit more luxurious. The other beige one is the <i><b><a href="http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/body-moisturizers/body-butter/regular-body-butter/body-butter-shea.aspx">Shea</a></b></i> body butter, which I believe is a best seller and has a nutty but neutral scent. Another personal favorite is the <i><b><a href="http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/shop-by-line/olive/body-butter-olive.aspx">Olive</a></b></i> body butter. This is a classic. The scent might not be appreciated by some, but I do like it.<br />
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If you know The Body Shop, they maintain different product lines. So there's a whole line of Argain Oil products, from shower gels to actual oils. And so with the other variants. <br />
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So, if you're last minute Christmas shopping or not, drop by the Body Shop and give these a try. :) <br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-86009266477946070182015-10-15T01:16:00.003+08:002017-01-21T21:15:23.979+08:00What to Buy from Watsons under Php 200Ever had one of those days when you have a little extra cash and feel a little bit spend-y? #feelingspendy Well, the next time you're in Watsons, you might want to check these out.<br />
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<u>1. A Bonne Spa Milk Salt (Php 140)</u></h3>
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<u>2. Marionnaud N'38 Slanted Eyeline & Eyebrows Double Side Brush (Php 89.75)</u></h3>
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This below-100-pesos item is a staple in my current set of makeup tools. The brush end is a pretty convenient size, while the spoolie is firm yet soft enough. The <a href="http://www.watsons.com.ph/webph/ProductDetail.do?prdId=10084040">"premium" version</a> of this (with a matte ala NARS and sleeker look) is not that expensive as well at around Php 120! I went for the smaller one though since the premium version is a little longer.</div>
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<u>3. Pond's Flawless White Dewy Rose Gel (Php 149)</u></h3>
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I first tried this when I had a massage at The Spa. They had it in a sachet. I got intrigued because it had a gel consistency. I wondered how moisturizing it would be. I found it moisturizing enough, but I didn't actually buy it right away. After finishing a certain product and feeling that my long-time moisturizer (Clinique) was feeling a bit heavy, I tried the smaller tub of it. The smaller product, which might be a little expensive for its size, is actually a good travel-size. </div>
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<u>4. Kleenex Oil Blotting Sheets (around Php 120/130)</u></h3>
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I didn't actually go see the need for blotting sheets until I started working. I didn't go for the Clear and Clear ones though. I decided to try the Kleenex ones, because Kleenex is a pretty good tissue brand. I figured, they might be great in the oil-blotting department too. After getting over how expensive this was, I still decided to just go ahead and try it. I haven't tried anything else ever since. Some of my friends have converted as well. I could say I prefer this over the Clean and Clear ones cause the oil doesn't seep through the other side as much as the Clean and Clear ones. So, it doesn't make the sheet that thin and flimsy. Plus, it comes in purple. </div>
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<u>5. Maybelline Cheeky Glow Blush in Creamy Cinnamon (Php 199)</u></h3>
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This may look like a boring shade, but I love it. It's my go-to for when I want something more natural and when I don't want to do a pink blush. I think this shade will be great for all skin shades too. There are other shades in the range and it actually might look scary, but I assume they're as great as Creamy Cinnamon.</div>
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So there we go. A few products that could make you a bit happier this week. :) </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-68086643900856188922015-10-01T00:09:00.000+08:002017-01-21T21:14:49.549+08:00Etude House Secret Brush 121 SkinIf you've dropped by Etude House, you might have seen this weird looking face brush they've got. It's called the <a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/1790/s/my-beauty-tool-secret-brush121-skin/category/53/">My Beauty Tool Secret Brush121 Skin</a>.<br />
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I don't know how, but my eyes seem to have been trained to spot new things in the mall. But, this particular collection of new brushes in Etude House is not quite hard to see. They seem to have revamped or released newer versions of brushes. The Secret Brush 121 caught my eye the most because it was quite unique.<br />
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I actually thought it was the first of its kind, but a few days later, I saw some videos on Youtube reviewing a similar MAC brush, the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13805/28045/Products/Brushes-Tools/Brushes/Face-Brushes/Oval-6-Brush">Oval 6 Brush</a>, part of the Masterclass brush collection. Apparently, there are respective versions for other brushes like the eyeshadow and eyeliner brush.<br />
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I don't quite remember if this is around the Php 800 mark or the Php 1,200 mark, but if you check the website, you'd see it's $16.20. It's definitely cheaper than the MAC one.<br />
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The head of the brush, which I'm going to say - looks like a toothbrush, is actually interchangeable with a sponge end, but after months of having this, I've never gravitated towards it. Not entirely sure how I'd use it since it's quite small and the text on the box is in Korean. I used it though for dabbing out excess foundation or concealer; I think that's what it said in the instructions in the box. It's quite hard to use the sponge for foundation application since it's so small.<br />
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The star of the show though is the brush head. I'm not sure what explains the sort of sideways design to this, but it actually works. It could be how tapered, packed, and dense it is, but I find that it helps give my foundation a more natural and even finish. It really helps too that the bristles are so soft! If I get the courage, I'll try to post a video.<br />
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Though I like how it works and the results, I don't think it's an exact replacement of a good stippling brush or a good foundation brush. Just recently, I used my Real Techniques Buffing brush again and was reminded of how good that brush is also. And I'm sure there are other brushes too that do the job great. The Secret Brush121 is also quite small, so it takes longer to get the job done. Those who only use foundation on certain parts would appreciate this though.<br />
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A perk of having the removable brush head is that it's easier to clean. Also, a tip if you decide to go for this brush - it works best when clean, so I try to clean it after two week's use.<br />
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Let me know if you've tried this brush already. What are your thoughts?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-32806928062068228012015-09-27T14:31:00.000+08:002017-01-21T21:14:15.080+08:00Battle of Makeup RemoversI've tried A LOT of make-up removers. Some, I've already thrown out, so I actually only have a photo of four, but these are some of the best I've tried.<br />
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The one on the tub below the Bioderma one is actually a repotted <a href="http://www.ponds.com/product/detail/95877/cold-cream-cleanser-makeup-remover">Pond's Cold Cream</a>. The big tub that I have is in Baguio and it really takes so long to finish.<br />
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I think most of those my age would have fond memories of their mom or their grandmother using this product. The smell really hasn't changed much. And I love it. I use this when I want to give my skin extra TLC. Basically, its a cream that actually looks like a moisturizer cream and is quite heavy. I use quite a lot actually since I don't use it as often as I'd like to, probably the same amount or more of what I use for moisturizer. You massage it on your dry face (when you still have make-up on) and it goes clear and like an oil. I just use my hands and gently press on my lashes with my fingers. It can remove waterproof mascara!<br />
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The thing with the cold cream is that for it to be more effective, you have to leave it on for a few minutes. I usually do 10 if I'm not in a hurry, but 5, I think, is enough. After, you wipe it with a damp cloth, but I just use tissue. If you have makeup on, you'll find this product really amazing cause you'll see all the makeup being stripped away. You can do another round if you like. After rinsing your face with your regular cleanser, you'll find that your skin feels extra soft.<br />
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For the size of the tub, I think you really get your money's worth. They have the big tub in SnR (this might be the imported one), while there are smaller tubs in local drugstores like Watsons and Mercury.<br />
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Body Shop actually has other products in its Camomile line. They have another type of eye makeup remover that looks like the one from Clinique and a balm type one which seems to match up with the Pond's Cold Cream. The cleansing oil seems to Body Shop's answer to Shu uemura's best-selling cleansing oils. I haven't tried those yet, but I'm quite satisfied with the Body Shop one. It's a little messy though since it's oil, but I guess most oil products get messy anyway. And the packaging sucks as you might have seen in the earlier photo. I just kept the sticker on for the review. </div>
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If you're the type who likes using more natural products, then maybe you'd like this. It doesn't have an overpowering scent also. My sister likes this one.</div>
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Bioderma is actually the brand name, but their name is synonymous to one of their products that's famous for their micellar water that effectively removes makeup and dirt, <a href="http://www.bioderma.com/en/our-products/sensibio/h2o">Bioderma Sensibio H20</a>. In the Philippines, this cult favorite is actually price-y. Too price-y that I don't think I'm going to purchase again, unless I'm in a French drug store. </div>
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I was hoping for this product to, other than effectively remove my make-up, improve my skin, but I'm not so sure if it did. Maybe in the long run, I'd see effects if I continue to use it. But I just bought the smallest one from SM's department store with my SM advantage points, because I wasn't too happy with spending Php 650 on a 100 ml bottle, especially since I've been using Bifesta for the longest time.</div>
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I did like it though; it had really similar results to Bifesta and same water-like consistency. But if it really came down to price and which one I'd reach for, it'd probably be Bifesta.</div>
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#4 BIFESTA</h3>
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As I've mentioned, I'd pick <a href="http://www.bifesta.jp/en/lineup/index.html">Bifesta</a> over Bioderma since it's more affordable. For around Php 450, you get a 300 ml bottle. You could easily get this from Watsons or most department and drugstores. It comes in one size only, but I just transfer a bit to a smaller bottle when I travel. It doesn't say that it uses micellar water, but cleansing water. Not sure if that's the same thing, but it does feel really similar. I haven't tried the Moist (white) and Enrich (pink) variant, but they seem to be more translucent than the Bright Up (dark blue) variant and the No Sebum one (light blue).</div>
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Usually, if I don't have that much makeup on, I'd use this before washing my face with my regular cleanser. Sometimes, I would admit, if I'm really lazy, I don't even wash after. Like the other makeup removers mentioned, you'd be amazed at how much this product removes despite the light, water-like feeling. My sister and I have finished a few bottles of this already. </div>
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Stubborn mascara and waterproof eyeliner doesn't get entirely erased with this. You'd find that after washing your face, there's still a bit of mascara and eyeliner around.</div>
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Another oil-based make-up remover I've used and liked is <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/1673/5380/Skin-Care/Cleansers-Makeup-Removers/Take-The-Day-Off-Makeup-Remover-For-Lids-Lashes-Lips">Clinique's Take The Day Off Makeup Remover</a>. This is great if for removing stubborn mascara and eye-makeup and lipstick. Unfortunately, this doesn't remove much of the face makeup. The <a href="http://www.guardian.com.sg/L'Oreal-Gentle-Lip-And-Eye-Makeup-Remover-125ml/p/658941">L'Oreal Gentle Lip and Eye Makeup Remover </a>works in a similar way. You thoroughly shake these makeup removers since they're somewhat a combination of oil and water or alcohol. </div>
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For me, keeping one or two of these cleansers is not a bad idea. As I've elaborated, they have their own strengths and weaknesses. At the end of the day, the important thing is just to get your face totally makeup-free in preparation for the rest of your routine. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-86011188331151733632015-09-25T15:41:00.000+08:002017-01-21T21:13:46.593+08:00Etude House BB Creams ReviewIf, like me, you are a sucker for freebies, then you'd probably understand why even if you're bound to spend more, you just go ahead and pick up that other item you decided not to buy just to get that freebie. Yes, I know, this is bad, but Etude House has some pretty affordable "fillers" that could pile up to reach that minimum amount to get that freebie. Their masks, which I remember used to be around the Php 50 mark (but are not anymore), are pretty good extras to add to your cart. <br />
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My visit to Etude House wasn't that recent actually. I went in for the toner, but of course, I had to look around. The freebie during my last purchase was a sample of 3 Etude House BB Creams: Cotton Fit, Blooming Fit, and Perfect Fit. They have a lot of variants, but it seems these three are their best-sellers. I didn't ask much about the difference of the three when I was in the store and the text on the box is mostly Korean, but by the names of of each, I had a feeling on how they'd turn out. The samples where just as tall as a MAC lipstick bullet.<br />
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I think the three BB creams come in similar shades. The one I got was Light Beige N02. They all have SPF 30. Etude House's BB cream collection seems overwhelming, but I think knowing what consistency would suit you would help if you're on the lookout for a BB cream.<br />
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Side by side, you'd see that Blooming Fit is the most watery / runny, while Cotton Fit is the most compact. Perfect Fit is somewhere in between; I guess that's why it's "Perfect". LOL. Upon swatching, you'll see that Blooming Fit is the most sheer.<br />
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The first one I tried was the <a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/index.php/best/precious-mineral-bb-cream-cotton-fit.html">Etude House Precious Minerals BB Cream Cotton Fit</a>. I thought the shade was too light for me, but after a while it was just right. After trying the three, this one seems to be the hardest to blend, most likely since the consistency is thicker. Though, the finish is the most matte out of the three.<br />
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The next one I tried was the <a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/index.php/precious-mineral-bb-cream-perfectfit.html" style="text-align: start;">Etude House Precious Minerals BB Cream Perfect Fit</a>. This was easier to blend and was less matte. It's an in-between of Cotton and Blooming. The photos don't reflect much though. In actual, you wouldn't notice much difference as well, especially upon application, but Cotton Fit stays put longer than Perfect and Blooming.</div>
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Finally, <a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/index.php/best/precious-mineral-bb-cream-blooming-fit.html">Etude House Precious Minerals BB Cream Blooming Fit</a>. This one was the sheerest and easiest to apply. Though, it made me oily after a few hours. I think it's meant to be dewy, but on me it comes of oily. I could tell by using an oil blotting sheet.<br />
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The three BB creams didn't give me any acne or irritations. It's best applied with your fingers, in my opinion. But, I don't think I'll purchase the full size of these. I'm surprisingly happier with my Pond's BB Cream, considering Etude is known for their BB cream. Of course, there still might be the long-term benefit of using a Korean BB cream, but I don't think it makes that much difference since I like switching up my products anyway.<br />
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Have you tried any other BB cream that worked for you? Let me know what you've tried. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-10418243603203685842015-07-06T15:45:00.000+08:002017-01-21T21:12:49.279+08:00April, May, June 2015 FavoritesHello!!!<br />
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Three exclamation points for the three months I've been away. So... given that I've missed a few months of blog posts, I have, once again, a long-ass blog post for you of my recent favorites.<br />
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First up is something I forgot to mention last March, <a href="http://www.clicknetwork.tv/"><b>Clickthenetwork</b></a>. It's a channel on Youtube, that has a few segments like Life Hacks, That F Word, and my favorite - Tried and Tested. I love the host in that segment. I haven't really gotten into tracking the schedule of their uploads, but they upload pretty constantly. They talk really about everything under the sun. The Tried and Tested segment showcases mostly beauty products. The way that the host, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oonshuan">Shu An</a>, talks about the products, is what you'd really want to see when researching on some beauty products. She provides first impressions and demos. After, she rates the products and is not scared to rate it low if they don't really work for her.<br />
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Ok, onto the makeup products. This one has been a long time favorite, but since it was really warm last May, I whipped this out a lot. It's the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-MoistureShine-Sheers-Peach-Sorbet/dp/B00118Y4NY" style="font-weight: bold;">Neutrogena MoistureShine LipSheers</a>, which I only get from one of my aunts from the States. I can't seem to find it on their website though. It has a cooling effect that I really like and no overpowering scent. Its so sleek and is the perfect size for small bags and clutches or even your pocket. Despite not being a full-sized lipstick, it's really pigmented on the lips, but not like a lipstick. It has more of a balmy finish with a little gloss.<br />
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The next one is <a href="http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=169393/Water-Color-Blusher-(All-colours)/Etude-House/Blush"><b>Etude House's Water Color Blusher in No. 1 Pink</b></a>. I guess I'm not the only one who likes this because it's rating in MakeupAlley is 5! It's consistency is not like a potted cream blush. You need just a little bit of it to spread over the apples of your cheeks or wherever you want to put your blush. The No. 1 shade, which is pink, is really a baby, sort of cool tone pink that quite flattering on fair skin. Like the lippie, this isn't also new. I just haven't used it in a while.<br />
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The other two makeup products are the <b><a href="http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Eye-Makeup/Brow/Eyestudio-Brow-Drama.aspx">Maybelline Fashion Brow Coloring Mascara in Dark Brown</a> </b>and the L'Oreal Super Liner - Ultra Sharp. The brow product I bought because I happened to forget my whole bag in Manila for my trip to Baguio. -_- So, that included my makeup. I just had to buy some kind of brow product. Luckily, I found this one which has getting a lot of buzz anyway. Also, it was a hundred pesos off that time! I might write a more in depth review of this soon, so I explain much here as I have a few more products to talk about. One interesting thing about this is the wand. </div>
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Similarly, L'Oreal had a promo as well that time. If you frequent the department stores or drugstores, you must have noticed these sales back in May. I was missing my already drying out Maybelline liner that I've talked about <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/12/makeup-i-loved-in-2014.html">here</a>. The L'Oreal one works just as well, but is even sharper and thinner. </div>
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Now I also have a nail polish favorite, the <a href="http://www.essence.eu/en/products/nails/nail-polish/"><b>Essence Colour and Go</b></a> in Fame Fatal. This is a first, I believe. Again, I got this around the time there was a sale again. I think I just got Php 20 off of this and ended up paying Php 100, which is quite an average priced nail polish. There are definitely cheaper ones in the market, but I wanted a cherry red kind of color. I can say that the formula is a bit better than the Faceshop polishes. And the brush is a little bit better to work with also. I'm excited to try other colors too.<br />
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A non-beauty favorite is the <a href="http://shopkatre.com/product/triangle-purse-1" style="font-weight: bold;">Triangle Purse by Shop Katre</a>. It hols all my necessary keys plus a USB, except for my car key. :) I thought this was the perfect key holder purse thing because you can opt to use it to hold coins as well. I love how sleek it looks.<br />
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So, there we go! I'll be back for more. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-90543570391528445982015-04-21T00:19:00.001+08:002017-01-21T21:12:05.201+08:00March 2015 FavouritesThis semester has been a little more intense than the last and it's ending soon; so finals are all coming on the same week which is this week. <br />
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<a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/products/makeup/lips/lip-gloss-balm/infallible-8hr-plumping-gloss.aspx"><b>L'Oreal Infallible Plumping Lip Gloss in 206 Plumped Rose</b></a>. I got to try this gloss because my aunt gave it as a "pasalubong". I don't think they have the exact same one in the L'Oreal counters here in the Philippines, but I'm sure it has similar consistency with the glosses here. I like the shade of it and how it easy it goes with other my pinks and nudes or on its own. It's not too sticky and it doesn't build up after a while unlike some glosses. It stays on (like it says it does) and keeps my lips really plump. For me, the best part is the slightly minty feel or smell of it. What's weird though is that the actual product says 6 hours but online it says it lasts 8 hours. Oh well, it's not really a deal breaker for me. <br />
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<a href="http://usa.loccitane.com/almond-shower-oil,82,1,29229,262185.htm"><b>L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil</b></a>. It's getting warmer recently and sometimes I've been putting off my lotion application. I've been hearing a lot about this through the Youtube channels I follow. Its really a treat because it's quite pricey, but it's not just a typical shower gel. It comes out as an oil but when you start rubbing it in the skin it starts getting that shower gel soap-y texture. Other than making your skin soft and supple after washing, it has a scent that stays on your skin for a good amount of time and your shower will have that yummy almond smell. </div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cure-Natural-Aqua-Gel-250ml/dp/B001ABLKK2" style="font-weight: bold;">The Cure Natural Aqua Gel</a><b>. </b>Here's something you might not have heard off. This was a recommendation from a colleague and I'm so happy I took her advice. Basically, this is an exfoliator that you just rub against your washed then dried skin and the dead skin just builds up and goes off your face. Then you just rinse again. It's really cool. I usually use it once or twice a week and my skin really feels soft after using it. </div>
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<b>InsiteTV's Sweet 20s Beauty Drama. </b>If you've seen <u><a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/10/my-go-to-beauty-blogs-and-channels.html">my go-to beauty blogs and channels</a>,</u> you'll know that I love watching Youtube beauty channels. Recently, one of the channels I follow, InsiteTV, brought out a "beauty drama" series type of thing where they showcase the makeup and the application in a drama. So, you have the typical love story with a quick tutorial in the middle and replayed after the drama. It's been so entertaining! I got hooked and watched the 6 or 7 videos that came after to catch up. It's really short too so it's not like you'll spend your whole day watching. It stands out for me, among other Youtube videos, because it was done really well and professionally. The filter of the video didn't emphasize the pigment and shades of the makeup. <br />
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The series already ended. It had 10 episodes. Some people watch it just for the story, so check it out. :)<br />
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I know April is about to end but I hope your March was great too!<br />
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I just have a few left and these might even be hard to get a hold of because they're, again, from my aunt in the States. If you're wondering how my lips are naturally, take a look <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-lip-series-lip-crayons-part-1.html">here</a>.<br />
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<b><a href="http://store.happyskincosmetics.com/index.php?id_product=57&controller=product">Happy Skin Shut Up and Kiss Me Moisturizing Lippie StyLIZed Collection in Style Icon</a>.</b> This. What a story I have with this. Basically, I entered Beauty Bar to try this on me and see if it suited me (even if I knew it would, #yabang, LOL). But, in the most spacious Beauty Bar I've been in (Central Square, BGC), I did some stop overs in the counters of NARS (because they had a temporary counter there while their space was being constructed) and The Balm. The sales lady told me that I'd get a makeup bag with a free mini blush if I get a lip gloss. I've been eyeing some glosses after I realized that I'm missing one of my favorite glosses, the <a href="http://www.revlon.com/products/lips/lipgloss/revlon-super-lustrous-lipgloss">Revlon Pink Pop, </a>so I happily tried on two shades. That night, Koh Gen Do had an event with Xeng Zulueta as the makeup artist, so I was served a drink and some cocktail food.<br />
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I was relatively the only customer around when two other girls walked in. By this time, I've tried the two shades of lip gloss and two bronzers. I finally tried the Style Icon after. These two girls were so sweet and told me that it suited me. Poor sales lady, but I really was decided anyway to get Style Icon if they had it since I wanted a nude-ish shade.<br />
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Style Icon is no different in pigmentation, consistency, and staying power as the other Shut Up and Kiss Me Moisturizing Lippies. Its funny though because the shade looks pink on me sometimes (think <a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-15-extra-creamy-round-lipstick.aspx">Nyx Tea Rose</a>) and nude-pink other times. Nonetheless, its been a favorite recently. Its a bit lighter than<a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-lip-series-lip-crayons-part-1.html#more"> The Morning After.</a><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.neutrogena.com/product/moisturesmooth+color+stick.do?sortby=ourPicks">Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick</a> in 40 Bright Berry and 70 Plum Perfect. </b>Okay. Let's start with the Plum Perfect one. On the photo it looks pretty natural, but in person it looks darker and more brown. And you should know that it has some glitter which makes it quite frosty and 90's looking, so its not really a favorite of mine. It does smell quite fruity which is the only one (along with the other Neutrogena one) that does out of the bunch of lip crayons I have.<br />
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The Berry Bright shade is a much better shade for me, I think. Its quite comparable to the Pixi one that I talked about <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-lip-series-lip-crayons-part-1.html">here</a>, but with sparkles / glitter / frost and a favorite of mine from Revlon, the <a href="http://www.revlon.com/products/lips/lip-color/revlon-colorburst-lip-butter">Berry Smoothie lip butter</a>. Somehow, there are times when I do not like this shade, but there are times like <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/03/fotd-feeling-fresh.html">this time (recent FOTD)</a> that I did like the shade. I think I'll still pick the Pixi one over this one any day. And I'll pick the Revlon lip butter over the Pixi one. Lol. I might just repurchase that one when I finish some of my lipsticks. That'll be another post. <br />
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The consistency of these are quite good and definitely matte. The pigmentation is good for some colors and not so good with others. There's no smell to it which is always good. The packaging is quite different because its the thinnest lip crayons I have. Its definitely easier to apply, but it does not include the shade number or indication of the specific color anywhere so I just assumed those were the shade names. The ultimate disadvantage is that its hard to locate. I'm not sure if its easy to find in the States, but online I couldn't find any review or link to it.<br />
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<b>The Barbie Pink One. </b> Ummm... As you could see, this shade does not suit me. It's very Nikki Minaj or Lady Gaga. Lol. I'll probably mix this with something just to be able to use it. <br />
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<b>Red. </b>Now this I quite like. The shade is a wearable, cherry red that comes of sheer so you can build it up to the intensity that you like. <br />
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<b>Mauve. </b>This is probably my favorite of the Laura Ashley lip crayons. The first time I used this, I instantly remembered <a href="http://www.revlon.com/products/lips/lip-color/revlon-super-lustrous-lipstick">Revlon's Pink Pout</a> and how I wished it would turn out like this. Basically, it's pretty cool toned and a subdued pink. Matched with a good peach-y, pink gloss, it would give a really nice nude pink-ish color. Am I confusing you? Well, I'll probably post more examples in the future.<br />
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<b>Violet. </b>Now this, I feel, is a very<b> </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/itsjudytime">itsjudytime</a> color. It's really pretty for nights out. I feel like it's a more mature kind of shade. This has the best pigmentation among the Laura Ashley lip crayons.<br />
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So, there you have it. I definitely want to try out more lip crayons, especially those from Revlon. It's ironic how they're one of the best ones out but I haven't tried any. I think it would be a waste to not use those that have been gifted to you, that is why I haven't really tried those. <br />
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I hope this helped with your makeup shopping. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-66498114314508295832015-03-19T00:42:00.000+08:002017-01-21T21:10:57.621+08:00FOTD 3: Feeling FreshI guess it's safe to say that everyone's moving on from the cold months and feeling quite warm already in the Philippines. So, this look is my attempt to look "fresh" midst the warm weather. I tried to keep it interesting too by using colored eyeliners. <br />
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I applied a light layer of the<b> L'Oreal Lucent Magique Foundation</b> (which I talked about <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/01/on-sale-mini-reviews.html">here</a>) with a buffing brush. You could probably guess the next steps - concealer, the <b><a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/10/september-2014-purchases-storage-pieces.html">Inglot Freedom System</a>, </b>then powder, the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/158/251/Products/Face/Foundation/Studio-Fix-Powder-Plus-Foundation/index.tmpl" style="font-weight: bold;">MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation</a>. No contouring or bronzing was done to get that "fresh" look. I just used the Luminous Flush Shade from the <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/01/hourglass-ambient-lighting-blush.html"><b>Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette</b></a>, which is a pink that instantly brightens the face. I talk about this lovely palette <u><a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/01/hourglass-ambient-lighting-blush.html">here</a></u>.</div>
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The eye look is my standard eye look when I'm lazy to think. Usually, for the "fresh" look, people skip eye shadow to appear more natural. But my goal was to make myself look more awake, because my eyes look sleepy sans eye makeup products. The shades I used from the <b><a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/naked-palette-eyeshadow-by-urban-decay/245.html">Urban Decay Naked 1 palette</a></b> were Sin (my favorite lid color) and Naked (applied on the crease). I really tried to do my upper line with the <b><a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/12/makeup-i-loved-in-2014.html">Maybelline HyperSharp Liner</a></b> very thinly. Then I decided to add on some colored liner on my bottom lash lines, which is why it was in a separate photo. What I did was I put the <b><a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/11/october-november-2014-favorites-beauty.html">Etude House Play 101 pencil</a></b> in No. 34 (the violet one) first lightly then put No. 41 (the beige one) on top of it so the violet or the purple one won't be too intense.</div>
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For my upcoming post, I tried out the <b><a href="http://www.neutrogena.com/product/moisturesmooth+color+stick.do">Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick</a></b> in No. 40 Bright Berry. So, watch out for that. :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com1Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines14.5530057 121.0521295999999414.4915262 120.97144859999995 14.6144852 121.13281059999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-20018800709082833092015-02-28T23:05:00.002+08:002017-01-21T21:10:22.776+08:00The Lip Series: Lip Crayons Part 1Hello there! Again, long time no post. Sorry for that, but hey, I'm back with a long-ass, photo-filled post for all of you. Because I have this "resolution" to finish up my existing makeup before buying new ones, I just "shopped" from my existing collection to be reminded of what I have and what I haven't been using. Turns out, I have a lot of lip crayons already! So, like my Brow Series, this is going to be My Lip Series. I hope you're as excited as I am.<br />
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This is going to be part 1 of 2 for Lip Crayons. I believe the lip crayon trend started with Clinique's chubby sticks and then other companies like Revlon followed suit. If you look at it, there's nothing really revolutionary about these lip crayons, but they're really much easier to use compared to a regular lipstick, especially those that are really balm-like.</div>
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You might have seen my post about these <b><a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/08/brand-spotlight-happy-skin.html">Happy Skin lippies</a></b> already. Basically, the three shades have identical consistency (like that of a lipstick but not drying), staying power (great unless touched), and pigment (high pigmentation). In the swatches above, I only had to swatch it lightly for the color to come out. But here they are again in photos.<br />
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1. <b><u>Summer Crush</u></b>. This is a bright pink that may not suit some skin tones, but if you're quite fair then this would be nice. Personally, I haven't used this often enough.<br />
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3. <b><u>The Morning After</u></b>. Of all the Happy Skin lippies I have, which are only three anyway, this is my favorite. I use it the most probably because it suits a lot of looks. Its actually in my <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/12/makeup-i-loved-in-2014.html">2014 favorites post.</a> When Kylie Jenner's lips became a thing, this is probably the closest shade I have in my collection that could compare to what she has on. Its so easy to pair with various eye looks. Although I just said I wouldn't buy new products just yet, I am definitely considering <span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://store.happyskincosmetics.com/index.php?id_product=57&controller=product#/shades-style_icon_nude">Happy Skin's Style Icon</a>, which is part of three lippies they collaborated with Liz Uy. </span><br />
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4. <b><u><a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/top-rated/glossy-tint-lip-sheen-beauty-rush?ProductID=165145&CatalogueType=OLS">Victoria Secret's Beauty Rush Glossy Lip Tint</a> (the beige one)</u></b>. Sorry, I don't know the shade of this. I can't even find it in the website. I think they repackaged it. This and the next lippie by Victoria Secret are actually from an aunt from the States. I'm just not sure if they have this in the VS in SM Megamall. I remember getting excited about these because I did not succumb to the lip crayon frenzy when it started, but getting this as a gift made me want to look for more. The tube is quite misleading in color with this one. Its obviously leaning more to the brown side than the pink nude side. It also emphasizes the outline of my lips. So, often, I just mix this with other shades. Consistency is not that bad, but staying power is not so great. I expected this to have some sort of smell because its from Victoria's Secret, but it doesn't have any. It has shimmer though.<br />
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5. <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/top-rated/glossy-tint-lip-sheen-beauty-rush?ProductID=165145&CatalogueType=OLS"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Glossy Lip Tint</u> </a>(the purple one). Contrary to the prior one, this one's a shade that's easy to use since its like a berry color. Its not so dark on the lips. The thing with this and the prior lippie, the caps come of easily! I can't just shove it in my bag cause it might open anytime. <br />
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6. <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/1605/15520"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Clinique Chubby Stick in 16 Voluptuous Violet.</u> </a> As you may see, the shade is quite underwhelming. The tube looks really scary but exciting, but when applied it just adds a tint to your lips. On the paper swatch, I had to make several layers for the color to come out. I know some balms that are actually more pigmented than this. Consistency is great though, more balm-y than the Happy Skin lippies.<br />
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8. <a href="http://www.pixibeauty.com/tinted-brilliance-balm"> <b>Pixi Tinted</b><b> Brilliance Balm in Radiant Rose</b></a>. Out of the non-Happy Skin lippies in this first part of my lip crayons post, this is easily my favorite. First, because rose-y shades are my fave and two, it has this menthol smell and feel on the lips, but not overwhelming like a mint balm. I like the easiness of this and I think that's because of how pigmented it is but at the same time still balm-y. This was actually already mentioned in this blog in <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2015/01/on-sale-mini-reviews.html">this post</a>.</div>
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So, what do you guys think? I can't do this post without doing some back-of-the-hand swatches. So, here they are... in color group. :)<br />
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So, there you have it! First part of my lip crayon collection, done! So many products to finish up! </div>
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When our family came back to the Philippines, I really felt bad because the sales here weren't as appealing. So, years passed and I accepted that our dear country might not pick up on the shopping goodness. But the sales last December and this January really impressed me. Maybe its because I haven't recently stayed in Manila during December and January. Maybe its the influx of a lot of international brands and new malls. Nonetheless, I was very pleased. <br />
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This sale season, I actually held back on my makeup purchases as <b>I intend to use up my current ones and keep it fairly simple from now on</b>. Well, you know how this goes... I couldn't resist two purchases. One is the <b><a href="http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=161455/Lucent-Magique/L-Oreal/Liquid">L'Oreal Paris Lucent Magique Light-Infusing Foundation</a></b>, which is probably the Asian version of the <a href="http://www.lorealparis.com.au/cosmetics/face/lumimagique/n3-pure-linen.aspx">Lumi Magique </a>range L'Oreal has. Its original price was Php 859. After the discount it was Php 429.50.<br />
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I don't really use foundation that often, so I only have one foundation (Revlon's Colorstay) and a BB cream (Ponds). But prior to Revlon, I used L'Oreal True Match which I really enjoyed. So, I was really interested in the Lucent one because it was half off! Apparently, L'Oreal is making way for their Mat or Matte Magique line. Also, I've heard good reviews of this foundation and I was seeking to find a better shade for me.<br />
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Ok, I might have highlighter on that left photo, but hey, the other photo shows how good it is without. The main feature of this foundation is its ability to give you that "lit-from-within" look. It actually does give you a sort of sheen. Even after I've put powder on top, my face doesn't seem flat and dull. I was really happy with the outcome; although some cons would be that I get a little bit oily mid day. I'm not sure if its the weather or something I've been using. The great thing is that the shade I got matches my skin really well and it feels really light. <br />
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Its definitely more watery than Revlon Colorstay and L'Oreal True Match. And a big advantage over something like the Colorstay is that it comes with a pump and a nice glass bottle. Surprisingly, I've been using this almost everyday that I go out of the house.<br />
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The next On Sale! purchase was <b><a href="http://www.pixibeauty.com/tinted-brilliance-balm">Pixi's Tinted Brilliance Balm</a></b>, which is still pretty pricey at Php 632. Its original price is Php 790. I heard about this product from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/essiebutton">Estee</a>, one of my favorite Youtube beauty girls. I didn't actually know that the brand Pixi was present in the Philippines, until I entered a Common Thread branch. I also see the brand in some <a href="http://www.snoebeauty.com/#close">Snoe Beauty</a> kiosks around some malls. <br />
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The product seems like your standard lip crayon like those of Revlon and Clinique. So, I just went for it. I chose a shade that I knew I'd grab a lot, Radiant Rose. Because I have a lot of lip products to begin with, I didn't use this right away. So, I haven't tested it that much, but I don't find anything bad about it, which is good. I would say its a little bit more sheer than the Revlon one (which I only swatched on the store but never bought), but you could build it up to your liking. It has a menthol smell but it isn't as cold on the lips as other products I've tried that has menthol in them. <br />
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The photos below show me wearing both the foundation and the lip balm. And, hey, there's my new look. I finally tried full-on bangs!<br />
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I'm quite confident that these products will still be on sale until the end of the month. So, try and check them out. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-67254346401753486792015-01-13T08:00:00.000+08:002017-01-21T21:09:03.728+08:00Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette (with Swatches)My birthday was last month, November. I don't think I could let my birthday pass by without me treating myself to something nice. This year that something nice was the <b><a href="http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/ambient-lighting-blush-palette">Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette</a> </b>(<i>$ 58</i>). My friend was kind enough to get it for me when she was in the States.<br />
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The gorgeous palette claims to "<b><i>create seamless, soft-focus and multidimensional color</i></b>."<br />
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First, let me tell you about how big the product is. If you're like me, you don't really pay attention to how many grams there is. The palette is slightly bigger than my Samsung Galaxy S3 phone, which is a pretty standard smart phone size, comparable to the iPhone 6 (in size...). The blushes themselves though are not flat. They're domed, which is great, because you're gonna hit pan longer than a flat design would.<br />
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I've been seeing this product in the several YouTube channels I follow. Two of the blushes in the palette are Hourglass' best selling shades and I was stoked to see them together in a palette with a limited edition shade. And the packaging! Its probably the prettiest thing I have in my humble collection. Look at that veining! It's so pretty, sigh...<br />
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So, the three shades are:<br />
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<b>LUMINOUS FLUSH</b><br />
<i> A champagne rose blush fused with Luminous Light to evoke a candlelit glimmer day or night.</i><br />
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<i><b> </b>A cool peach blush blended with Incandescent Light for a celestial glow.</i><br />
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<b> </b><i>A soft plum blush fused with Mood Light to brighten the complexion.</i><br />
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So, here are the swatches for you. I don't think I did justice to them in the swatch and maybe on the photos of me with them, but in person, they're really pretty on the cheeks. They really deliver with that soft-focus, multidimensional claim. They're all pigmented, so you just need to press the brush onto it slightly and you've got enough product already, especially for Luminous Flush.<br />
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<b>Luminous Flush</b> is probably my favorite cause I'm a sucker for pink or rose, "I'm-looking-young", flushed-cheeks shades. I really think its the special veining that does the trick for these blushes. The description they have on the box is spot on.<br />
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<b>Incandescent Electra</b> is indeed a cool peach. It looks really light on the back of my hand and more of like a highlighter, which might be good for some skin tones. But, I find it to be the most natural looking out of the three as you will see in the photo below. Some might think it to be coral since its so bright on the pan, but its not.<br />
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<b>Mood Exposure </b>is a deeper shade but not necessarily dark. Did I confuse you? It's more plum-y and mauve-y. Hahaha. It's a little intimidating at first, but when you put it on (lightly) it also looks natural and is actually a refreshing change to the bright blushes I usually go for. You can build it up though.<br />
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Yes, yes. The photos don't really show the difference in the shades that much, which is, as I've read, one of the dilemmas of others of this product. They say that all the shades all just seem the same. Well, in person, I don't think so, especially for Luminous Flush. And, yes! I know my brows are a little bit stronger than I was going for. I'm trying to finish a brow powder that's a little bit darker than my liking. <br />
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Going back to the shades... I really tried to get better photos to show the difference, but I figured, let's just stick to what it's actually like on photos. And of course! The most obvious thing! The packaging is just great. It actually feels sturdy and the mirror is really great. One thing though is that its prone to scratches, so I still keep it in its box. <br />
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So, there we have it! Let me know if you were happy with this product too and if this post was useful to you! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-67571072641413009072015-01-04T09:06:00.000+08:002017-01-21T21:08:21.453+08:002015 - Ready!Here comes that time of the year when we're supposed to reflect and review the year that has just ended. 2014 had its highlights and this post would be quite long if I listed them all down. Rather, I'd like to focus on 2015, the year ahead.<br />
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I'm really happy that planners, journals, and notebooks still exist even if they could easily be replaced by tabs and whatnot. For 2015, I chose <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thedaykeeperdatebook">The Daykeeper Datebook</a>. This is their 2nd year producing a planner. I was too late to order one last year so I made sure I was early this year. This year, I really want to absorb everything that will happen to me and be in the moment, rather than moving from one event to another so quickly. <br />
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You could see its really pretty and has a lot of photos, which is a dilemma for me. I don't want to ruin it! I love though how there's one page that's just for the "things that made me smile today".<br />
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Just in case I end up getting the urge to just wreck my planner with my oh-so-lovely (sarcastic tone right here) writing, I drank enough coffee to get the lavender "The Giving Journal" of Coffee Bean. There's just this irreplaceable satisfaction that you get from crossing out tasks from your to-do list. <br />
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I wish everyone the best for 2015! :) Remember, resolutions don't have to start in the beginning of the year. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-26596054668076007682014-12-28T21:00:00.000+08:002017-01-21T21:07:44.032+08:00Makeup I Loved in 2014Hello! Welcome to my year-end round up of makeup I loved in 2014! Its not a lot (I think), and you might even be familiar with some of these if you've been visiting my blog, but these are the products I really enjoyed this year.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>1. <b><a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/index.php/play-101-pencil.html">Etude House Play 101 Pencil</a></b> (<i>Php 328</i>). Surprise, surprise! I have four of these pencils now and I'm itching to get more. I spoke about them <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/11/october-november-2014-favorites-beauty.html">here</a> and <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/09/august-2014-purchases-mini-reviews.html">here</a>, both monthly purchase posts. Its such an easy product that you could build up, especially for the eyes. If my posts are not enough, then check this video:<br />
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2. <a href="http://www.maybelline.com.sg/eyes/eye-liner/eyestudio-hypersharp-liner.aspx"><b>Maybelline Hyper Sharp Liner</b></a>. This is definitely a super precise liner that you could use for everyday or for events. Its pretty affordable (will not exceed Php 500 pesos) too and readily available. </div>
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3. <b><a href="http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/ambient-lighting-blush-palette">Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette</a>.</b> This extremely pretty palette is not just pretty on the pan, it actually works really well on the face. I'm not sure where you could get this in the Philippines just yet though. Leave it to our online sellers to bring it to our shores the soonest. I'm yet to write a review on this. :)</div>
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4. <b><a href="http://www.thebalm.com/mary-lou-manizer.html">The Balm Mary - Lou Manizer</a></b>. This year I was really into the whole glowy, dewy look. My weapon of choice was this highlighter which I talked about briefly <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/06/beauty-bar-haul.html">here</a>. I have yet to document more looks with this!</div>
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Now on to everyone's favorite, lipstick!</div>
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5. <b><a href="http://www.thebalm.com/mary-lou-manizer.html">MAC Ruby Woo</a></b> (<i>Php 1,000</i>). This lipstick really looks new on the photo because it is new. Somehow, my first one got lost, misplaced, or I don't know - stolen? Anyhow, I just went ahead and bought a new one cause its the best red lipstick I had so far.</div>
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6. <b><a href="http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/itemid=46607">Revlon Pink In The Afternoon</a></b>. I bought this when Revlon had a buy-one-take-one promo and I was #feelingspendy. I regret getting some of the bullets, but I really enjoyed this one. Its the lipstick I go for when I want to feel polished and fresh but not overdone. </div>
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7. <b><a href="http://store.happyskincosmetics.com/index.php?id_product=36&controller=product&search_query=the+morning+after&results=4#/shades-lippie_the_morning_a">Happy Skin The Morning After</a></b> (<i>Php 1,249 in a box of 3</i>). Here's a local one! And I'm really happy of this brand's success in general in just a short amount of time. The print is slowly blurring off, but I still love it. The shade is a bit more brown than Revlon's Pink In the Afternoon and I talk more about it <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/08/brand-spotlight-happy-skin.html">here</a>. </div>
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8. Last but not the least is the <b><a href="http://store.happyskincosmetics.com/index.php?id_product=31&controller=product">Happy Skin's Brush Set</a> </b><i>(Php 2,499)</i>, which I talked about <a href="http://floseason.blogspot.com/2014/08/brand-spotlight-happy-skin.html">here</a>. </div>
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I'm looking forward to new discoveries, more posts, and a colorful 2015. :)</div>
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It's the <b><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/lips/lip-and-cheek-stain.aspx">Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain</a></b>. I remember it was called a "tint" rather than a "stain" and I used to have such a hard time saying it. The first time I bought this, it was even in their old rough / frosted looking plastic that was quite plain looking, but actually looked more generous. The formula has remained the same though and I really enjoy it to the point where it looks really beat up.<br />
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If you're after that "I-just-got-pinched" look or that "blushing-because-you're-embarrassed" look, then this could be your go-to product. Its really easy to apply, either with a brush or fingers. It will stain your fingers as well though. This is probably comparable to some of Benefit's tints, but this comes with a doe foot applicator compared to Benefit's nail polish-like brush. <br />
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Basically, if you apply this on your cheeks, you just need to dot the apples of your cheeks. Then, you blend with either your fingers or a brush. Here's how your fingers would look like after though.<br />
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I usually use my fingers as its the fastest way. A tip though is to not rub it in and strategically dot it then pat and leave to dry. If you rub it all away the color would be a little faint. Same goes if you apply it on the lips. What I do is, I'll add one layer, let it dry, then add another for that pink "just-bitten" look.<br />
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I like this product for the following reasons:<br />
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1. The tube lasts me almost a year! So if you do get it at their sale price, which pops out often enough, its a steal!<br />
2. It gives you the most natural look, as if you didn't put anything, but you're really just blushing.<br />
3. You could easily top it off with liquid, cream, or powder highlighter. I love doing this!<br />
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I'll be honest. This post is pretty delayed, but in case some of you are still thinking of last minute gifts this Christmas, then the cheek and lip tint is a great idea! </div>
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Enjoy the holidays! :)</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846207313628668059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943518233334012820.post-26207697496488462792014-11-30T15:12:00.000+08:002017-01-21T21:05:57.104+08:00October / November 2014 Favorites (Beauty and Home Decor)Hi there!<br />
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I have three favorites to share with you today! Among the several purchases from the <b>#feelingspendy</b> month of October and November, I've narrowed down to two make-up products and a set of trays. Yup, you got that right - trays. And I've got a lot of photos of them. I'm at that point in my life where homeware is on my wishlist (i.e. a set of goblets, coasters, plants - but yeah, that's technically not home ware, etc.). And I don't even have my own place yet. Lol. <br />
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I know its a little late, but its timely for this season's gift buying. :)<br />
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So, before I reveal the trays, let's get on with the makeup.<br />
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1. <b><a href="http://ellana.com.ph/face/loose-mineral-foundations/french-vanilla-latte-intensive-blend.html">Ellana Mineral Cosmetics' Intensive Blend Mineral Powder Foundation in French Vanilla Latte</a> </b>(<i>Php 460</i>). My MAC powder foundation has hit pan already. Whenever I have a product about to be finished, I always ask myself if I want to repurchase or try out a new product. Well, this time, I have to admit, I had to save because I've been quite naughty with my expenses. Also, it's a great time to try the Ellana powder foundation that everyone seems to be raving about.<br />
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2. <b><a href="http://www.etudehouse.com/index.php/play-101-pencil.html">Etude House Play 101 Eyeliner</a></b> (<i>Php 328</i>). I cannot get enough of these liners. I already have four of them. It started with a navy blue one. Then, a black one. Then, when Etude House had a 3 day sale, I got a purple and brown one. They all work really well.<br />
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Lastly, we have the trays.<br />
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3. <b>Archipelago Chevron and Striped Print Trays</b> (<i>Php 679.75 and 579.75</i>) from <b>Our Home</b>. These trays just keep things neatly organized in one place. The bigger one is square shaped and the smaller one is rectangular.</div>
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With Christmas coming up, I'm sure any makeup enthusiast would love to receive the Etude pencils. For someone you really know who wants to try out mineral makeup, the Ellana foundation would be great. And for aunts, your mom, or yourself, the Our Home trays is a great accessory / organizer for the home.<br />
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That's all for now. :)<br />
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