TOP 5 Beauty Products in my Wish List

We all know how much Pinoys love Christmas. Our country has actually earned the distinction of celebrating the world's longest Christmas season! And to kick off the BER month and because I am still not on my shopping mode, haha let me share the Top 5 makeup in my wish list.

1. MAYBELLINE New York Dream Satin Skin Foundation

100% Poreless Look Airbrush Perfection

P499

It was love at first swatch! I tried it on and I really love how dreamy it glided on skin. And it is boyfie approved! More plus points for that. He said it really looks good on me. That was like the first time he complimented my makeup. Looool~ Indeed it made my face look luminous, wow~

Nowadays I am more into convenient but light and long lasting makeup. Will this Maybelline foundation make the cut?

I am looking forward into getting a bottle and reviewing it fully in my blog. 

2. THE BODY SHOP Lip & Cheek Stain

This dual-purpose liquid stain gives lips and cheeks a hint of natural-looking colour. Can be used under gloss for added intensity.

I have been lemming for this like forever! It has been on sale for a few times already and I still haven't got a tube. How sad life can be? I tried this one before, (thank you so much friend!) and I can say that Tony Moly Cherry Apple tint is one good dupe.

However years later, I still want THE BODY SHOP tint, hopefully I'll have the guts to buy a bit-steep-for-me tint for myself this Christmas (or on my birthday!)

3. DIOR ADDICT LIP GLOW

The first universal balm by Dior reacts to the unique chemistry of each woman's lips to give them a natural flush of custom pink that suits her skin tone. As if revived from within, lips are fresh, full and radiant.

I am curious into how this one works. I saw my workmate used this and it turned somehow coral on her. Fascinating really, but the price is really high for a balm. Huehue~ This one might be on my wishlist forever.

Credits photo from myfatpocket
4. KATE Goldish Eyes

As expected I can't easily find a photo for this eyeshadow. I remember seeing this sparkly eyeshadow from the japanese girl who assisted us in the airport. I am hands down mesmerized because it really looks stunning. I don't like sparkles on my face but on my eyes, its just yes yes and yes~ 

Credits photo from cosmeticmarket5. Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 in No. 21

Originally developed as a salve for patients after laser treatment, BB Cream’s soothing and regenerative properties were adapted for cosmetics to improve skin while providing coverage. This product promotes natural-looking coverage while providing sun protection, treating dark spots, and preventing wrinkles. 

This is another multi-purpose product I am so fond of. I love how BB cream is so convenient. I tried several brands already and this one is something I don't want to miss especially because of all the raves. Will buy this one day.

And there you have it! The Top makeup products in my wishlist. :)

In case you are wondering, the guy in my right is my good buddy Louie. Hello there! 

Feel free to share products in your Wishlist as well. Until then, hope you have an amazing week ahead! To end this post lets watch a throwback Christmas performance from SNSD.  Very sexy~ <3

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And anyhow I am thinking more like an all grown adult now because I want a car. Zalora has brought
a new campaign: “Mazda2 Drive for Fashion”. An exciting raffle game where participants are given a chance to go home aboard an all-new Mazda2 SKYACTIV R. The online raffle found on ZALORA Philippines’ official website runs from September 17 to November 30, 2015 and is open to all ZALORA customers. Car + fashion? Why not! This is their page for their exciting PROMO.

Long weekend ahead!~

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Justme: Oatmeal Banana Choco Chip Cookies

Seriously I have been dreaming of baking since I was a kid and this is just a dream come true for me. However there is no shortcuts in life and I am still struggling in the do's and don'ts of baking. There is so much to learn and I am happy because we should really not stop learning no matter what age we are in.

So I just wanna share my successful yummy baked treat, original recipe here: The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. She has a bunch of oatmeal cookie recipes but this one is my favorite. Alas I made something good and edible, mom is asking for more. I baked them early morning and when I came home its all gone.

I am hands down in favor of the combination of bananas, chocolates and oatmeal. Its a match made in heaven. I really love how soft it is inside yet crunchy outside. Its a cookie and cake in one! Now lezz start!

STEP 1
It would be easier if you prepare and measure all of the ingredients beforehand.
First I started off with the bananas.

 For my version I mash them up before adding the other ingredients. Its okay to leave whole banana chunks, yes?

STEP 2

Add the egg, sugars, butter and vanilla. In that order. Mix until fluffy, take note that the mixture will be runny unlike the usual flour cookie dough.

STEP 3

In a separate bowl mix the oats, flour, baking soda and salt until combined.

STEP 4

Carefully mix the dry and wet ingredients together in two or three additions.

STEP 5

Add the chocolates. I use chopped baking chocolates as I find chips too conventional for home made cookies.

STEP 6

I played with the cookie dough and used different add-ins, not just chocolates. I chilled it overnight to lessen the stickiness of the dough. I preheated the oven at 176 C and used oil on my baking sheet (foil with the unshiny side on top). Rolled 1 tablespoon dough mounds. This cookies do not spread much and I bake them for 15 minutes well-done cookies. 

Cookies do firm up as they cool but I let it a bit longer than 15 minutes because mama wants crunchy cookies.. Baking times could vary but I always bake them until they are done. I let them cool on the baking sheet.

STEP 7

Tadaaa~

And here is my creation, say hello to my oatmeal banana cookies!

Clockwise: Peanut butter & white choco chips, truly chocolate, chunky bananas and choco chip

I'm using baking as my stress reliever and it's working!

Oatmeal Banana Cookies is said to last up to 7 days in an air tight jar or 6 months if frozen. However I never tried keeping them that long because its always gone shortly every after baking!

I brought them to work and even my office mates love it. Hopefully I can make it crunchier because it gets soft easily once out of the jar. 

LOVE LOVE LOVE: Baking is for me!~ <3

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My First Blogger Event: #GetGlowingWithJergens Skincare Fair

Life is a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. -Forrest Gump
But what will happen if your box is full of JERGENS lotions? You'll be glowing. Glowing is what you're gonna get. Hahaha okay so yes this marks my very first event ever!

Experience glowing skin, the Jergens way. Get personal skin care advice through a one-on-one consultation with the experts, join the open pictorials, sample exclusive concoctions at the juice bar, and bring home samples of Jergens variants. Participate in a typography class and bring out your inner artist through hands- on tutorials.  Be one of the five participants who will be hailed as the Jergens Glow Girls and take home exciting prizes.

All these and more at the #GetGlowingwithJergens Skincare Fair on September 5, 2015, Activity Area of Gateway Mall, Araneta Center from 1 P.M. onwards. See you there and let’s get glowing!

And so I received this lovely box when I got home a few weeks back. What magic could have been hiding inside?

Tadaaaa~ I am invited to the #GetGlowingWithJergens Skincare Fair on Gateway Mall Activity Center Cubao.

And here is the event wiieeee~

Lookie it was my first time to do brush lettering. It was fun! We were asked to write phrases or just the word that contain glow or shine. This is what I made, hello to my golden artwork.

We get a completion card for this fun fair. The logo gets stamped every time we complete an activity.

There was skin and nutrition consultation, product sampling and photoshoot. I did not get to take much pictures as I was just doing some ninja moves. I was too shy because I was alone, I noticed everyone got some company. I left early but I still enjoyed. This is my first event and it was a good one!

#GetGlowingWithJergens Skincare Fair is a successful fun event!

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Beauty Haul: Impulse Buy

Hello Tuesday, so I had a shopping spree last night and I got a bunch of stuffs. Guess what, they are all skin care products!

I also want to buy new outfits for my wardrobe (because I still don't have uniform!) but then I have decided that ordering online might be a better idea because they sell wider range of clothing that fits my style. I checked ZALORA and discovered this brand Tomato that has some pretty cool stuff. Check it our here.

Anyway here is the bunch of stuffs I got from my impulse buying. Here is Dove's Oxygen & Nourishment Conditioner, I wanted get the Pantene 3 minute miracle but I am also eager to try something new. Beautyfix seems interesting as its a new brand to me, I got two variants, one for me (whitening and pore minimizer) and another one (oil control & detoxify) for my sister.

I also replenished our stock of good old beauty products - Maxipeel and Kojie-san Dream White Anti-aging Soap.

And more of a lot of weird stuff! Lol. I will be trying out I White Facial Cream again because I read so many good comments on it. I remember losing my own tube during my first or second year of college. I also got I White Aqua Moisturizing Cream because I need a travel friendly moisturizer. 

Then you might ask, what are those? Its Chinese products. Yes yes I know its crazy. Its Chin Chun Su and San-Ing Cream for dark spots. They sell this at Mercury Drug by the way, so I assume they are safe. I will update you guys!

It has been a long time since I posted, its the start of Ber months once again! Anyone who is excited like me? From now on expect more updates from my Facebook page, please likeuuu~

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Review: Pinkies Collections Lipstick in LP-03

Its not a secret that I love pink. So here I go getting a really nice pink lippie again after finishing up my tube of Sophie Martin Summer Pink.

What is it? 
A nude pink lipstick which brightens up look. I like how natural looking it is when swiped.

Packaging 
This lipstick has a black plastic tube shaped like a big bullet with their fancy name printed in pink! I am glad to say that the name didn't fade even after months of being with me. I can call that success. *wink wink*

Experience
What I really like about Pinkies Collections lipstick is that its pigmented and its really easy to apply. Its creamy and it glides smoothly on moisturized lips. But hey sometimes I also use this without balm underneath and it works as fine. Thanks for its moisturizing properties, it has semi-matte finish without feeling heavy. I'm impressed.

Bad news is that its not transfer proof. But its okay because this lippie has no scent or whatsoever and I don't mind reapplication.
I remember lugging this during one hot day and guess what it did not melt. Just make sure it is not directly expose to sunlight, do not purposely melt if girls. Haha. XD

How much and where to buy? 
I got this from Watsons and its affordable compared to other brands. Only P149.95 per tube!

What I love 

• Smooth easy application
• Brightens up look
• Creamy and moisturizing
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• Perfect candy pink
• Can be removed easily
• Did not melt during the hot summer season unlike my F21 lippie!

What I don't 

• Does not stay long; around 2-3 hours without eating or drinking

TIPS
Try out using liptint on the middle of your lips for an added 'doll' effect.
I use this for a natural makeup look. Never look too made up ever again.

Will I repurchase?
Maybe yes if I find this beauty brand again! I don't see Pinkies collection as much and I don't know if they are still selling this? :(

Overall~
I love Pinkies Collections Lipstick and I hope to get another tube to replenish my happy pink makeup kit. <3

Pinkies collections lipstick in action~ ^^

Look at this adorable girls here. I really love their song and choreography. Its light and easy compared to other kpop songs today. Love love love~ :")

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Review: KB Pure White Teeth Whitening Gel

"A smile is the best makeup a girl can wear"
Correct! So let us start the day with a happy smile. Do you have pearly white teeth? Right now I don't, but how about if we try to change that? This is why I chose KB Pure White Teeth Whitening gel from Yumei Mise's line of products,

KB - Kyusoku Bihaku is a japanese word means "PURE WHITE" are genuinely Japan Formula and was brought here by the first company who manufactured the different kinds of skin whitening pills since 1999. It is the first time that this company will help the distributors who are going to carry the product to promote it. With this conviction, you can be assured that you are getting the right whitening product from the right company this time.

What is it?
As the name suggests its a whitening gel. I remember that before it was teeth whitening strips that got people going. I still don't know if it was good or not. Anyway so description is below.

KB Pure White Teeth Whitening gel says:
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.

• Teeth whitener
• Dissolves surface stains to clean teeth
• Apply twice a day for two weeks to get great results

Packaging
This whitening gel is packaged as a pen which means there will be no messy application. I twist the end and it dispenses the product. The pen also has soft brush as applicator.

It contains: Carbamide Peroxide, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Deionized water, Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid, Carbomer, Poly Vinylpyrrolidone

How to use:

1. Brush teeth and wipe dry. Rotate pen at base to dispense gel.
2. Hold a wide smile, keeping lips away from teeth during treatment.
3. Apply a thin layer.
4. Gel activates immediately on contact with teeth slightly foaming while dissolving surface stains.
5. Allow 60 seconds to dry. Do not rinse as the gel remains active.
6. Refrain from drinking or eating for 30 minutes after application.

Experience
This teeth whitening gel is easy to use! No mess at all. I was kinda scared that if the gel touches my gums it will turn red or there will be allergic reaction but I am glad there was none. I smile wide and put the gel on my teeth. Was there changes? Well I would be honest my teeth is naturally yellow. People say that yellow teeth is stronger than white teeth but I don't think there is proof regarding that matter.
At first application, I noticed a bit of bubbles on my teeth. They say this means that the stains are being dissolved. After it dried I indeed noticed it feels and looks clean, somehow it reduced stains but its still the same color. Now 2 weeks have passed and there were no exaggerated changes or anything. But my teeth shines good now. Maybe my yellow teeth is 'too' yellow to be treated with just teeth whitening gel?

How much and where to buy?
Its P550 from Lazada

What I love

• Easy application
• Cleans stains
• Gives shiny 

What I don't

• Didn't whiten my teeth

TIPS
Use it for consecutively during the 2 weeks of recommended usage to be able to see if it does or does not work on you
Better be safe than sorry, smile wide and don't let the gel touch your lips/ gum

Will I repurchase?
Maybe no. I don't find it effective on me.

Overall~
Not for me.  It does a good job on cleaning stains but not enough power to whiten my teeth. I still recommend this to girls/boys with white teeth with a bit of stain from coffee etc This might work on you guys and gals~

By the way huehue here is Girl's Day's newest music video, very catchy! RING MY BELL~
Will be covering this soon. Hopefully! *crosses fingers*

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Review: Professional Skin Care Formula by Dr. Alvin Rejuvenating Set

My mom always watch Kumikitang Kabuhayan: Swak na Swak. One Saturday while we were watching, Professional Skin Care Formula by Dr. Alvin was featured again and she asked me if I could by a set so we can try it and so I did.

I remember back then my first facial set was from 'Beauche' review here and then there was 'Local Obagi', which led me to try Professional Skin Care Formula products. This was like 5 years ago, today their packaging has changed and there are more local sellers than before. By the way this review keeps on getting delayed because of untaken product photos, anywhere here we go. Off to our Rejuvenating Set by Dr. Alvin Review below:

What is it? 
Rejuvenating Set by Dr. Alvin is just one of the beauty sets by Professional Skin Care Formula. It consists of Rejuvenating Toner, kojic soap, sunblock cream and 4 in 1 bleaching cream and is said to be one of their best-sellers.

How to use
Basically the routine is simple but needs a bit of dedication. I must admit there are days wherein I grew tired of doing everything altogether. But patience is a real virtue!

MORNING
Kojic - Rejuvenating Toner - Sunblock cream
NIGHT
Kojic - Rejuvenating Toner - Bleaching cream (4 in 1)

For the detailed step-by-step instructions you can enlarge first photo above. The set can only be used for a maximum of 30 days then you will need to stop and use maintenance set or you know, an old basic beauty routine you might have.

Packaging 
It looks posh than their old packaging. It is still made of plastic but now we can distinguish which is the authentic product and which is not. One way to check if the Rejuvenating set you bought is authentic is by checking the bottom of the 4 in 1 cream. There should be embossed PSCF letters which means, you've guessed it right, Professional Skin Care Formula.

My Experience
My skin is sensitive to kojic soaps so I was a bit worried. But I'm so glad that my first two nights was ordinary. No bumps, no sting, just plain dry feeling because it is an acid soap.

On my 3rd night I felt that the soap stings. I cannot leave it for one minute as instructed, so I washed it off after about 20 seconds. (Okay so girls rule#1 if you cannot endure it, better skip or do what your instinct tells you). Application of the bleaching cream also stings. But that is kinda expected. There were white heads appearing here and there which I didn't mind. There is also a bit of not so obvious redness. On my 5th day I noticed my face was micro peeling. I was fine with it, I am more than ready to peel.I am even glad that at least the rejuvenating toner doesn't sting but it still makes my skin dry. @_@

The peeling period is not really crazy. Peeling was mild and it doesn't hurt as much as I expected. Heard horror stories about astringents? I did. Long time ago when I first tried peeling products I look like an apple. It was very painful back then. :(

Peeling means new skin and its one way to hasten rejuvenation. Because this is new skin make sure to take good care of it and use sunblock. I use the sunblock cream provided with the set but its just SPF 15 so I still use another sunblock cream on top of it just to be sure. I use Dermplus sunblock SPF35 in case you are wondering. During this time that my face is peeling I bring the handy dandy sunblock tube provided in the set and I also use moisturizer to make the peeling skin less visible.
I also still put makeup and my trusty BB cream is present.

I noticed that mornings are pleasant, my face looks bright and even toned. My mom often tells me that my forehead looks 'makinis' (flawless) but its actually dry and tight because of the cream and toner. I still got acne before my period which is again fine with me. No product can fight the power of hormones.

How much and where to buy? 
I got mine from one of their stores in Buendia. They actually have stores in bizarre places. But glad what I got is authentic.

What I love 
Clearer skin in just a month
Got rid of pimples on the side of my face
Radiant skin on the mornings
Not much redness and sting when I use the set

What I don't 
Micropeeling (but yeah not really a con because this is needed to be done)

TIPS 

• Make sure you got an authentic Professional Skin Care set by checking the 4-in-1 bleaching cream's bottom. It should have an embossed 'PSCF'. The products should come with a silver seal.
• If the soap stings too much its okay to wash it off right away or use a moisturizing facial wash for the mean time until you can use the soap again.
• Use sunblock as much as you go outside. I stay inside the office so this is not a biggie. But if you spend lots of your time outside then better bring your sunblock with you so you can reapply.
• Stings, micropeel and a bit of redness is normal but if anything is too much- 
• Consult your derma if redness/irritation persists

And behooold!~

Here I go with my makeup less face after 30 days. Thanks to the good morning sun, brand new washed face and the Rejuvenating set. See I have acne because of my red day but it is not that bad. Hello world!

Overall~
I like how the Rejuvenating set by Dr. Alvin made my skin free from too much acne. I also have less blackheads since I started using it. I believe with another set my face can even be better. I hope it will also minimize my pores more. Only another set can tell!
I've just finished my 30 days of usage and thus I need to stop as instruction. I will be using another set after 2 months or so or I can opt to use a maintenance set. What do you think?


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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated