Review: Nature Republic By Flower BB Cream

I was contemplating if I should get the Botanical Pore BB cream or this one. I chose the latter, this is my first BB cream from Nature Republic and I've decided to get the most affordable - Nature Republic By Flower BB Cream from the bunch.

What is it?
BB cream with corn flower extract that makes skin baby soft

Packaging
I think they had the packaging design changed. However it still looks okay now. Plastic tube packaging which dispenses the right amount of product. One complain is that all product details are in korean. I cannot understand a thing. Oh my~

Experience
Nature Republic By Flower BB cream is not runny but it spreads easily on the skin. The flower scent is therapeutic for me, I love sniffing it while I do my makeup teehee. There is only one shade available when I bought this bb cream. Sadly this is grayish not yellow toned unlike my old favorite Purederm BB cream. But its no biggie because it blends in with my skintone in just a minute. It offers me light to medium coverage and only a pea size is needed to cover up the face. The coverage however is not really buildable. No matter how much product I use it won't cover up dark spots so I use my Etude House concealer. Just like other bb creams I have used it blurs out pores and it brightens skin. It gives me a semi matte finish which is good if you prefer not to apply powder to make it look more natural.

I am not expecting much because its cheap but I am amazed that it can withstand hot and humid environment. I tried wearing this bb cream during our dance practice and it was still there after 4 hours! What kind of sorcery is this? It's really nice.

How much and where to buy?
I think P350 per 30ml tube. You can get this in Nature Republic kiosks in SM malls or Facebook online shops

What I love 

• Therapeutic flower scent
• Spreadable
• Blurs pores
• Brightens skin
• No visible sparkles!
• Semi-matte finish
• Did not break me out
• Economical - only a bit product for each application is needed

What I don't 

• Grayish and not yellow toned bb :(
• Only one shade available
• Coverage not buildable

TIPS
Best as makeup base.
Can be used with loose powder on top, it doesn't cake on me.
Use when its hot and humid. You won't be sorry.

Will I repurchase?
I really like the simplicity of this product I think I'm going to repurchase (but I would love to try their Botanical pore bb too~ what to do?~)

Overall~
Nature Republic By Flower BB cream is a really good bb cream. This one is a keeper, not just skin friendly but also wallet friendly.

OFF: Let meh share our teaser video for our upcoming re-debut as Annyeong Venus (cover group of kpop idol group: Hello Venus) YAY!~

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SNSD Catch me if you can OT9 version

For all kpop fans, this just got to be a big revelation because even after the speculations that they did filmed Catch me if you can as nine we have seen nothing. But alas here is a big PROOF! YAY! 

Catch me if you can by SNSD as OT9. I still have some SONE feels~ I really like Jessica even when I have first seen her in their 'Oh!' Music video. I never thought I like her this much until she left the group. Her voice is really unique and for me, no one in SNSD does blonde hair better than Jessica (PS: I still love you Tiffany).

I just want to share this, reveal the SONE feels~ 

Catch me if you can by SNSD (OT9 version)

I felt better seeing Jessica in this SNSD music video. Tell me that I'm not the only one who thinks that they seem so incomplete without Jessica's voice. Like, really. I am not sure why or how this video leaked, but it did! And it is a good thing right?

Hopefully it won't be removed in youtube. So yeah click and watch Catch Me if you can while its still up. 

UPDATE: I also got a package yesterday from Vida Nutriscience. Thank you!!! Will be posting a photo of the products tonight. Do you have a clue what products it is? Products for slimming! Kyaa~ <3


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Package received: KB Teeth Whitening Gel & Collagen

Happy weekend!
This is a week overdue but I would like to thank Yumei Mise for sending me their products to try.
I got KB Pure White Teeth Whitening Gel and Collagen Tablets. I am so excited to try them out.

KB Pure White Teeth Whitening Gel 

Get pearly whites in just a flash with the KB PureWhite Teeth Whitening Pen. Just dab it on your teeth and let it dry for 60 seconds—it's that easy. This product is specially formulated to clean up surface stains, unveiling the beautiful teeth that lie beneath. Apply it twice a day for two weeks to get brilliant results.

KB COLLAGEN

Experience total revitalization with the KB Collagen plus whitening tablet as it brings you the most complete system renewal packed in tablet form.

Photo credits to: Yumei Mise

I would be using them up and will share my experience with you gals, hope for the best!

[OFF TOPIC]
Are you guys coming to Travel Madness Expo is coming this July 3, 4 and 5? Well I do, work time work time~ lels. See you there people!

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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated

Just Me: Korean Restaurant Daewang's Samgyupsal

Ayo!~
For today I will be sharing a nice place me and Chu (boyfie) found around the Quezon City area: Daewang Korean Restaurant. I have worn a really nice dress you can find on the next photos below.

Grills and octopus, haha :)

I am eager to try korean cuisine (well you know I love korean stuffs) but I kinda find the time limit of other k-restos hassle and expensive (we don't eat much but we don't like time limits while eating, mianhe). At Daewang you are asked to pay only P300 for unli pork belly with no time limits or anything! Even the side dishes are also unlimited. Bang for the buck!

Now this is what we call the kpop food mehehe, Samgyupsal or Korean Pork Belly is supposed to be grilled then wrapped in lettuce leaf along with other ingredients before eating. See a guide below on how to properly wrap a korean pork belly. It is supposed to be eaten in one go and then you can drink soju after. I don't drink alcohol so yeah, water will do.

Kate N.G. Sommers / Heavy Table

Too bad that I was too late to search for this. Because when we went to Daewang we are totally clueless on what to do. It was past lunch time when we arrived and there was no one there. (No one to copy hahaha)

Look at all that pork! <3

Daewang Restaurant offers buffet style for the appetizers/ side dishes. You can refill them again and agaaain~

We were served miso soup and the pork. Then we filled our plates with appetizers. They even have macaroni!

Round Number 1

Round Number 2! 

I like the sweet nuts, it was my dessert. Then the chili dilis (I don't know how they call it). The japchae is good as well and then the omelet~ (sorry for not knowing the korean terms for this fuu~)

That is me

At first we didn't know we should cut the pork before we cook it. And we also didn't used the seasoning and cooking oil given. hahaha. Okay we really are first timers. But afterwards we are indeed cookin! Lookie at out porkie on the grill! Yuuum~

Grilled Pork!

Wrapped in lettuce

Trying my best to wrap my pork in lettuce hoho~
thank you for the shot, chuu~

Just me!
No pics are all me. Chu doesn't like his pics to be posted, huehue~ 

FAST FORWARD: So we finished 3 plates of pork before we raised the white flag because we are already full. Staffs of Daewang restaurant are nice and accommodating. They refill our pork with no questions asked. I asked them when is the peak hours of the restaurant and they said its dinner time. Take note that we went on a Saturday, around 1pm or so. Several other groups came around 4:30 pm. If you would like to try Daewang Restaurant's unli samgyupsal and you would like to get around the crowd of people then you can come around lunch time.

One thing I noticed is that with the first plate we were served bacon like pork, thin and easy to cook strips but the 2nd plate of pork was sliced bigger then the 3rd plate is already of the same size of pork chop! Loool~ 

I was not able to see the freedom wall posted in one of the reviews I found before. *sad*

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Daewang Korean Restaurant

Vargas Bldg., 103 Kalayaan Ave., Quezon City, Metro Manila

I have found this helpful guide on the price list of Daewang Korean Restaurant.

Daewang Restaurant is located near Quezon City Circle. If commuting, from SM North ride a jeepney bound to 'Quezon City Hall' then asked manong to drop you at 'Housing'. It is next to Quezon City Circle. From there ride a jeepney going to Cubao. You can see Daewang Restaurant at your right. It is just around 5minutes away, make sure you won't miss the P300 eat all you can signage. :)

Pictorial after pigging out in Daewang and the red eat all you can signage

Love love love my floral dress, really comfy!  

Korean Restaurant Daewang is a big thumbs up! This is a good experience for kpop/korean lovers who just want to try samgyupsal just like in the kdramas. Awesome korean restaurant for foodies ina budget. We are definitely coming back! <3 

(Might as well try unli beef or chicken in our next visit)

If there are any korean/ asian restaurant you recommend comment them below! :)

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First Impression: Professional Skin Care Formula by Dr. Alvin Rejuvenating Set

Hi Lovelies, Happy Tuesday!
Lemme share something I bought last Saturday. Tadaaa~
 Rejuvenating set from Professional Skin Care Formula.

It has been years since I have last used their product. I remember being so adventurous on using skin care products back then. I've tried Beauche, local obagi sets etc then now its Professional Skin Care Formula Rejuvenating Set. All facial sets have one similar effect though and its to micropeel.

My mom has been bugging me to buy a set beauty set from Professional Skin Care formula since she often watch Kabuhayang Swak na Swak and this brand is almost always featured.
And so I did, I'm such a good girl haha 

Just like other rejuvenating sets I've seen online, this set consists of kojic acid soap, rejuvenating toner, 4 in 1 bleaching cream and sunblock cream.

It is highly recommended to only use the product for not more than 30 days. The set comes with a cute transparent pouch and the instruction.

First Impression:
On my first night, I used the kojic acid soap and I did not felt it sting (at least not yet). The rejuvenating toner cleanses extra makeup left from washing. The bleaching cream is not at all sticky and is absorbed quickly by the skin. The products are all unscented, thumbs up! 

I will be posting a full review once I finish the period of usage recommended for the set. See you on my next post!

JUST ME:
My favorite song for the week. Fuu~ lemme breathe Girls Day is so beautiful in this music video. Girls Day FTW!

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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated