Beauty

Summer Essentials

Hi guys! While for other countries its only starting, it’s the last leg of the summer here in the Philippines – or at least it’s supposed to be. The rainy season is approaching already, yet the sun can still be pretty merciless during the day. And especially for us makeup lovers, we know how humidity and harsh sun can ruin…

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Beauty, Reviews

Review: Beauty Buffet Green tea and Grape Seed Mask

What does it do: Soothes and protects skin from the damage caused by UV rays and free radicals, as well as reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores. After use, skin appears healthier and more youthful looking*. How much: Php 49 Instructions: Place mask sheet on cleansed face and press gently onto skin. Leave it on for 15 – 20 minutes…

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Beauty, Haul

Recent Purchases: January – February 2014

Hey everyone! Today I’m going to share with you all, my recent purchases in the beauty department. I’ve been spending a lot of time in the mall lately, not because I want to (though nobody but my wallet is complaining), but because boyfriend has been attending a series of seminars every Saturday – which is our hangout day – and…

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Beauty, Tutorial

Valentine’s Day Makeup Look

Hey everyone, It’s only a day away! Are you ready? Have you picked out your perfect outfit? Planned your hairstyle? Do you know how you’re going to do your makeup? For me, the best feature to play up for this occasion is your LIPS. Not to say that playing up your other features isn’t as important, but for me there’s…

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Beauty, Reviews

Review: Human Nature Blushes (Old)

Update: This product has already been discontinued.   What does it do: A mineral blush made from natural ingredients to give off a glowing look. How much: Php 295 Instructions: Dust lightly over cheeks with a blush brush. Amount: 3.5 g Colors Available: Petal Bloom, Pink Quartz, Tropical Rose, Rosy Cheeks Rating:Packaging – 3.5/5Price – 4/5Effect – 5/5Smell – 3/5 Overall – 3.8/5 Thoughts: A pretty…

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Beauty, Favorites

Beauty Favorites 2013

Hello Everyone! With Chinese New Year approaching, it’s now that I truly feel the end of the year…. so it’s not too late for me to post about some of my favorite beauty products from last year! [/end lame excuse] Hahaha. Anyway, the following are products I may not have used everyday, though some of them I might have (used…

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Beauty, Empties

Empties~ 2013

Hello everyone, I’m back this time with a post on most (I’ve forgotten and accidentally thrown some away, if not a good lot of them) of the products I’ve used up in 2013. These are mostly beauty, skin care and bath related stuff 🙂 Lets start off with the beauty products: Etude House Oh m’Eye Lash (Double Up Volume) Pretty okay mascara,…

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Beauty, Reviews

Review: Etude House Peach Beam Blusher (#3)

Watch the video here: What does it do: Baked powder that acts as a blush and a ‘sparkling’ highlight How much: Php 478 (around $11) Instructions: Apply to cheeks as a blush and/or highlight using a fluffy brush Amount: 4.2 g The first thing you really notice about this product is how it’s presented. It comes in Etude’s signature cute,…

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Beauty, Tutorial

Makup Tutorial: Date/Night Look

Perfect for nights out with friends or a special someone 🙂 Video: Products used:1. Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Eyeshadow Duo Tulle/Smoke2. The Face Shop Color Nuance Intense BL6053. Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner Brown4. The Face Shop All About Mascara #3 Power Volume5. Etude House Lovely Cookie Blusher 05 Lovely Pink6. Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips Talk PK0087. Etude House Dear…

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Beauty, Reviews

Review Post: The Body Shop Winter Limited Edition Body Butter

What does it do: Moisturize and hydrate skin. How much: Around Php 1400 (around $33) Instructions: Apply all over body and gently massage into skin. Best applied after bath or showering. For those of you who are not familiar with body butters and how they differ from lotions, the simplest way to explain is that: body butters are more intense in…

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