So happy to read good news on a Thursday morning. I am actually late but its now or never. Girl's Day finally wins #1 on a major music show (Show Champion). Not a surprise, for 'Something' is indeed a terrific hot comeback that deserves the top spot. Read the news from Allkpop. It's so nice to read positive comments, gone are the days that they don't like Girl's Day for no reason.
Its catchy, its sexy and its real music! Hooray for giving me a Major LSS with Something. The whole mini album is a total package, even the following tracks is awesome. The intro is a cool song which puts me into a playful vibe. Whistle, (literally includes whistles! LOL) is a sexy song which can be a really good follow-up song to Something. Show you, on the other hand, is a perfect sweet ending song for a concert! Crosses fingers for a Girl's Day Philippines concert! (Pray hard!)~ Then there goes the last track, Something instrumental which you can use as a minus one when creating audition videos or a song cover. I really hope they release this soon on C.NA so I can grab a copy! :'>
The sexy choreography is simply impressive. I have all the support and faith that Girl's Day will win and they just did!
For those who haven't checked out their newest MV: Something. Do not miss out! <3
Here is their live performance of Show You. I feel bad for Yura who only did the rapping. Hyeri got more lines this time, yay~ I love her voice. :)
The winning 'Something' performance of Girl's Day:
Here is Girl's Day's winning moment in Show Champion, Maknae Hyeri doing the thank you speech! <3 Aww~
So because 2013 has just ended, I thought of compiling a list of my HG selections from the products I've used from last year.
Take note that some products is already reviewed while others are not. I will try to blog more despite this busy schedule of mine. I am so glad that most of the products I have added in my HG list are accessible and affordable.I am still slowly building my HG list, and I am still on the lookout for facial scrubs, moisturizer, lotion etc.
Okay before we take off, what is HG?
HG means Holy Grail -It pertains
to any product that you will always come back to because you cannot find
anything better. A product you will buy again and again. A product you
will not let yourself run out of.
On me: Fashion 21 two-way cake foundie (Shade #2), Etude House Fresh Cherry tint in Peach, Sparkle Lens in Black
Best powder foundation for any skin day! Yes it does not matter if it is a good or bad skin day, I just love this foundation. Shade 1 and 2 is lighter than my face but perfect as it makes you picture-ready, while shade 3 is good for oh-so-normal days of mine (school, OJT...) and shade 4 might my sister. She has a slightly darker skin tone than mine, but overall if I would look it, Fashion 21 doesn't really offer a dark shade. Their darkest shade can still be considered as natural.
LA Colors Mascara
No clumps, no fall outs and lengthens lashes. Need I say more?
HAIR CARE
Avon's Advance Techniques Frizz Control Lotus Shield Anti-Frizz Treatment
Tames my frizz in an instant. Sometimes it can make my hair oily if I by any chance I applied more than what I need.
SKIN CARE
BL Cream
This is not a beauty product but hey! This is something worth repurchasing. It clears my occasional pimple breakouts and skin allergies. Not good for long term use because again, it is not really considered as a beauty product.
Kojie san Dream White Soap
After my misfortune with a whitening soap, Kojie san comes to
the rescue. This soap does not just whiten but can also correct any dark
spots left by skin allergies and bug bites.
Definitely my favorite body scrub because it does not just exfoliates, it can also whiten! I've proven this to work within just a week. This spells LOVE.
I am never going back to plucking and shaving. Contrary to what out other sissies have tend to believe in, using cold wax to remove hair involves less pain (even pain free if you are used to it).
A local product that simply works. Squeaky clean face any time, every time. :)
I am still looking forward for more beauty products to try this 2014!~ (I am so AFNSGMHMHMW, excited!) Dear sissies, I hope you can also share your HG list with me! :)
Covergirl AquaSmooth Compact Foundation What Cover girl says about the product: Designed with AquaCurrent Science, this vitamin-enriched formula directs moisture to your skin's surface to improve its condition over time, while giving smooth, even coverage that makes imperfections virtually vanish before your eyes. This solid makeup transforms into a liquid during application, then dries to an even, powder-light finish.
Oil-Free and Noncomedogenic (won't clog pores)
SPF 15 UVA/UVB Sunscreen
Vitamins B3, B5, and E Credits: Covergirl
Instructions:
Using the sponge puff, apply a small amount of AquaSmooth Compact Foundation to the center of your cheeks and forehead.
Avoid creating a mask by blending towards the edges of your face, concentrating on uneven areas and decreasing intensity towards the hairline.
Don't rub! Lightly dabbing will remove excess foundation without smearing or removing the good stuff.
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I bought Covergirl AquaSmooth Compact Foundation from a bazaar, this is my first cream foundation and I am thrilled to try something new!
The Look
There is nothing special with the packaging but I find that the mirror is too small. It might do if I have no other options for a face mirror.
My Experience
I got the shade 'Creamy Natural' which is perfect for my skintone. The first thing I noticed is the fact that a little goes a long way! Product will surely last a long time. The coverage is awesome and I don't need concealer anymore. The foundation is light and non-sticky, almost comparable to powder foundation feel and it glides on smoothly on my skin. I still prefer using moisturizer and/or primer beforehand though. It does not oxidize on me and after it melts my face seems glowing (think of bb cream/ mineral powder look) but take note that it is oil-free! It does not give me comedones on the nose unlike bb creams what bb creams does (personal problem). It is a delight that it has SPF but I still recommend the usage of sunblock.
How much?
Php545 for 12 grams product
Where to buy?
Landmark, SM beauty section
What I love:
No breakouts
Makes skin flawless-looking with glow.
Not sticky
Light almost comparable to powder foundie
Medium coverage
No need for concealer because it covers blemishes well
Little product lasts a long way
Cream and blends like a dream because of powder like finish.
Natural oils blended after 20 to 30 minutes, it will look more natural
White cast on flash photography because of SPF
What I don't:
Small mirror
Messy/hassle application because it is in cream form
TIPS:
Bring blotting paper you might still need to blot oil every now and then.
Not a camera friendly make-up so try to avoid using this on events/ parties where cameras are everywhere.
Overall~
I love my experience on my very first cream foundation, but I will still use Fashion 21 foundie when I am in a hurry. I might buy another one but I would want to try some other brands first like James Cooper or Pinkie Swear.
Wow Merry Christmas! Long time no update, yeah sorry I have been too focused on my on-the-job training. But it is all worth it, they've already asked me to become part of their company. *throws confetti*
Yay so a few updates, just been having a good time shopping and browsing online (Zalora, Eazyfashion, Sampleroom) since I have no time to stroll at the mall. I have also bought a 2nd hand phone from tipidcp.com (TIP: be extra cautious on how to deal with sellers, better transact with those who already have feedback). I bid goodbye to my old Myphone T23 Duo which has served me for three years. It is still working but I opt to upgrade to Myphone A888 for the sake of viewing better videos. Hooray! Now I enjoy playing with an Android game shared by my special someone: MyBoo, too bad that I can't update it over wifi due to an error. That was me, being all random again. So off to a review for today:
ActiveWhite Bleaching Soap Skin Whitener with Glutathione says:
A great soap for dark and discolored skin. Target problem spots and
combat hyperpigmentation with this special intense whitening soap that
combines a bleaching formula with glutathione. Have smooth and fair skin
that glows.
I was checking out the available whitening soaps in Watsons and oh-well my mind was going in circles when I landed on a decision to purchase Active White Bleaching Soap. Did I made a right decision? Read on to find out.
Seriously, you can't get much info from the website of ActiveWhite here. Based from my research they have just changed their packaging, what I have posted above is the latest since it was just manufactured fresh from this month, Dec 2013 and expiration is far on Dec 2015. The old packaging indicates that it contains L-glutathione which is the selling point of the product. There are not much reviews on the web for ActiveWhite, I already bought the product even before I've read details about it. I was just brave enough to venture out on using a product I was unfamiliar with.
The look:
I find the marbled look of this soap interesting. (Photo above) I don't know if they have this is other sizes but they currently offer three variants. All of them has the same ingredients except for their special content which differs them from each other: Beta carotene (Blue box - ActiveWhite Bleaching Soap), Rosehip (Orange box - ActiveWhite Rosehip Soap), Plain Glutathione (ActiveWhite Pink box - Glutathione Soap).
The scent:
It has a really faint scent which can be next to nothing. It is perfectly okay with me though, I do prefer unscented beauty products.
The experience:
At first I thought ActiveWhite Bleaching Soap is moisturizing because it is
bubbly and it doesn't sting during the first 3 days that I have used it.
Truth has to be revealed though, it is still a bleaching soap. I just suddenly experienced itchiness while I was in the office. I found my skin to have some bumps due to dryness, yikes! My skin showed the same reaction when I used bleaching lotion from BCP before. I can't help but become worried if I should continue or stop the usage of the product. My skin was next to being okay before I have used this soap and I kinda regret using it. Within 7 days my skin was micropeeling. Of course just like any bleaching product, skin became a bit darker than its normal color and somehow glossy (sign that skin will peel). It is continuously micro peeling but after a week, I felt like my skin has adjusted to the product. I refrain from using lotion though because I don't think it is fine to use two products at a time. I only apply hydrocortisone cream when my skin is itchy, err... sometimes Katinko because I like it as an itch-reliever too.
The price: Php 89/ 135g soap
What I love:
It lathers well
Exfoliated my skin
What I don't:
Highly drying
Bad reaction of my skin to the soap
Cannot use lotion, other products etc
Melts fast. Two weeks for a 135 g product.
Will I repurchase?
No. I don't want to risk myself on another skin reaction. ActiveWhite Bleaching Soap is not for me, would not try the other variants lol. I might just purchase real moisturizing soaps next time instead. Boohoo for this misfortune. T^T
Overall~
Did I whiten? It melted even before I can make a valid conclusion,
however since my skin is already well-exfoliated then I think whitening
products will be more effective.
ActiveWhite Bleaching Soap is not for me. But what doesn't work on me does not mean won't work on you, and vice versa. Always remember to stop usage if you experienced severe dryness/rashes.
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VIXX (my sister's current bias group) and Girl's Day (our all-time bias girl group) has made a special stage performance and they danced to NOW of Troublemaker. I was having mini heart attack from watching this, fangirl feels. Kyaa~ <3
Avon says: Formulated with the maximum level of Salicylic Acid and Fast Clear Technology to work fast. This acne treatment helps reduce redness and swelling in just 3 hours.
TO USE: Cleanse skin thoroughly: smooth a thin layer over affected area 1-3 times daily. Starting with 1 application and gradually increasing to 2-3 times daily if needed.
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I tend to have breakouts every month and I only use Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque. However I have thought of resorting to acne gels once again to save me from those bad skin days. Avon Clearskin Instant Spot Corrector was already cheap at P99 per tube. I was not expecting much from it but I am tempted to complete the products from their ClearSkin line because each product is already affordable at P99 each.
My Experience
Avon spot corrector comes in a clear gel form. I really can't describe how the acne gel smells but I like it. I only needed a small amount for every application on the affected areas. I tried using Avon Clearskin Blemish Rescue Instant Spot Corrector before my period days and it works as it's supposed to! I love how I wake up to less inflamed acne. Yes it does work but breakouts from my period days seems to be
harder to treat. I needed about 2 days of thrice application before I can
see difference.
I have used this before using makeup and it leaves a thin film which cakes a bit once I apply powder foundation. It can stop pimples from growing but I needed to continue using the product before it fully disappears.
Click the photo to check the ingredients
How much?
P99/ 15 ml cheaper than other acne gel in the market. It has more product as well. Bang for the buck! Yay~
Where to buy?
Avon ladies and Avon stalls in the mall
What I like:
It does control and dry acne.
Size is visibly reduced after 3 hours.
Does not leave dark spots unlike other correctors I've tried.
Can be applied on acne scars to help it peel
Bang for the buck! Less than P100 for a 15ml product.
What I don't:
Product is not accessible
Final thoughts
I am so glad that Avon Clearskin Blemish Rescue Instant Spot Corrector worked on me I nearly hoarded. It is affordable yet effective. I love affordable goodies! :)
I am sure to buy again on my next Avon order.
How about you sweeties, what is your favorite brand of acne gel?
