New Year, New Eyes with Executive Optical

So for the first day of the year I have decided to get a new prescription glasses. There are a lot of options and I've visited all of them - George Optical, Owndays, Vision Express but alas I have ended up on Executive Optical.

The Why:

The staff in Executive Optical is highly welcoming and so does their shop. It's bright and there are frames available to be tried on. I also like how there are available seats around so you can be seated while waiting for your turn.

Tips
When buying glasses it is recommended that you have 8 hours of sleep (and I do!) I'm glad I slept early on New Year. 

Experience
The free check-up is really good! The check is very thorough. They don't just check using their special devices, they also do it again using the manual method of trying out different kinds of the actual lenses. The optometrist is highly friendly as well and I got to ask a lot of questions about taking care of the eyes and such.

She said our eye grade can possibly be maintained when you reach 30 or 40. Then there are 2 ways to improve the eyesight. 1 is through lasik which not everyone is a candidate of then 2 is by using an overnight lens which you can wear while sleeping. The special lenses she mentioned is available in vision centers and might definitely be priced high but I want to actually look for it. 

My eye grade was 2.75 years ago and I wasn't able to have it checked for 2 years due to pandemic. It quickly jumped to 4.00 but I was allowed back then to just do 3.75. Now when I got checked, my new grade is 5.00! My optometrist said I can get a 4.75 grade contact lenses (a less .25 grade than my actual) because she said the lenses adhered to my eyes and there will be no distance to it unlike with glasses.

What did I get?
I've purchased an EO Eyewear frame (P2,599) with a multicoated/blue light lenses (+P900).

What I love
For the longest time, I didn't know they give out this cool boxes when purchasing EO Eyewear brand frames. I guess I have never bought the EO Eyewear frame in all of my years of getting frames here, lol. But it is cool. They even give out a free book.

Overall~

This is your sign to get your new prescription glasses!


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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated
 

Happy New Year, Welcome 2023!

What are your Resolution for this New Year? Any plans or things you want to thank for in 2022?

Looking Back
The start of each year has always been a hopeful one. However a few months into the year my job contract ended due to the company's financial issues. 

I got a new contract after a month but seriously, having no job for a month gave me anxiety. 

Fast forward:

I enjoyed my time in my new job and I was also able to land on a side gig of creating reels for an Interior design company.

Welcome 2023!
I have setting unimaginable goals for my family this 2023. I really hope I can do it and I hope to become really productive. 

A few things I wanna do:

• Create more blog entries by reviewing more products I got in 2022.
• Meet my friends I have not seen ever since pandemic started
• Get my Youtube channel rolling
• Be more visible in social media - Start a new account for my freelance whatnots
• Learn new skills that I can offer as a service
• Finish the current books I have and buy more

Overall~ 
I am pretty much again, hopeful of what lies ahead. Thank you for visiting my blog and if you're new here I hope you can go bookmark this page so I can see you again!


  *I'm open for product reviews/ sponsorship/ ads and collaborations etc.please email me at: sparkliecandy(at)gmail(dot)com
Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated
 

Review: Vaseline Healthy Bright Gluta-Hya Serum Burst UV Lotion

Good skin is an important part of having a healthy lifestyle. Most people spend years looking for the perfect and most effective way to create smooth, bright, and glowing skin for themselves. Luckily, we have a lot of options in these terms. I was looking for something light as it was often humid in our place. Our product spotlight for today is on Vaseline Healthy Bright Gluta-Hya Serum Burst UV Lotion. 

What is it? 

Vaseline Gluta-Hya Serum Burst Lotion

[in Flawless Glow and Dewy Radiance]

 is 10X better than Vitamin C to give you dewy bright skin

- First ever concentrated serum lotion of Vaseline

- 10X more brightening power than Vitamin C

- Has GlutaGlow and Hyaluron for dewy bright skin

even-toned skin with double UV filters for 8x Sun protection helps to exfoliate dead skin cells reduce dark spots

DEWY RADIANCE

For bright & Glowing Skin

Has GlutaGlow, Hyaluron, and Niacinamide for dewy bright skin

FLAWLESS GLOW

2x UV Filter

For even-toned skin

Has GlutaGlow, Hyaluron, and Pro-Retinol for flawlessly glowing skin

Directions: Use twice a day for best results. Apply thoroughly to avoid the product rubbing off on clothes.

Ingredients [in Flawless Glow and Dewy Radiance]

Water, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Glutathione, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine, Cystine, Sodium PCA, Petrolatum, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Perfume, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide

Ingredients [of Flawless Glow]

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glutathione, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycine, Cystine, Sodium PCA, Petrolatum, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Perfume, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Coco-Glucoside, BHT, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide

Warnings

Do not stay long in the sun even while using a product with sunscreen. Store products away from sunlight. In the unlikely event of skin irritation

Packaging
It's in a big squeeze-type bottle. I like how Vaseline made it luxurious looking by making the bottle gold and rose gold.

Experience
I was back from a recent beach away and I needed something light to soothe and lighten my skin. I saw Vaseline Healthy Bright Gluta-Hya Serum Burst UV Lotion and it was long since I used Vaseline so I gave in. The first thing I noticed is the luxurious smell. It is similar to perfume and I really like it, especially the Dewy Radiance. Once applied to the skin the lotion is quickly absorbed. My skin feels moisturized but not sticky at all. I love how it doubles as a UV lotion. 

How much and where to buy it?
P350 

What I love

• Serum texture
• Smooth soft skin after use
• Non-sticky
• Very light on the skin
• Smells like an expensive perfume

What I don't

• Nothing I can mention

Will I repurchase it? 
I might try their other variants!

Overall~ 
Vaseline Healthy Bright Gluta-Hya Serum Burst UV Lotion is something I don't regret purchasing! I love the scent, the light non-sticky texture and it's definitely good to use even for Philippine weather! 


  *I'm open for product reviews/ sponsorship/ ads and collaborations etc.please email me at: sparkliecandy(at)gmail(dot)com
Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated
 

Review: NRB Magic Underarm Whitening Deo Cream

It has been pretty rainy lately. I couldn't go out with friends yesterday — but it wasn't raining too much today. Talk about timing. Today's review is long overdue. I was looking for a product to brighten my underarm when I found NRB Magic Underarm Whitening Deo Cream.

What is it? 

NRB Magic Underarm whitening Deo Cream is a deodorant that can whiten your underarm in as fast as 2 weeks. 

Deodorant/Removes Odor 

Whitening

Antiperspirant/Removes Sweat ​

Smoothens Skin 

Removes Chicken Skin 

​Lesser Hair Growth

Non-sticky ​

No yellow stain 

100% No mercury content

Safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mommies. 

Effective also for:

Dark Elbows 

Dark Knees

Dark Bikini Lines 

Pimples 

Foot Odor 

Lightens Stretchmark 

Special caution: 

Don't apply after shaving or plucking, because the pores are open, there's a chance it can irritate the underarms. 

Best use Waxing for faster results. Apply the product after 24 or 48 hours. Manufactured by a Multi Awarded Brand!

Packaging
It's in a typical plastic container with NRB sticker label. The product is not filled to the brim.

Experience
I bought NRB Magic Underarm Whitening Deo Cream with hopeful spirits that it will work so I made sure to buy at the correct price and availed 2 tubs. It has a fragrant scent and the texture of the product is pretty much similar to tawas. I am not sure why they call it 'cream' because the texture is nowhere similar to a cream. When opened for too long, the product loses moisture as well (similar to tawas) then I needed to rehydrate it with water so I can use it again.

How much and where to buy it?
It comes in 2 sizes 20g and 40g.

What I love

• Affordable

What I don't

• It didn't make any difference on my underarm.
• Texture is not cream but grainy, similar to tawas or rock salts.

Will I repurchase? 
No.

Overall~ 
Sadly NRB Magic Underarm Whitening Deo Cream didn't work on me. It was great to see other positive reviews on this underarm whitening product, but I didn't see any difference after 2 tubs. I was actually late when I searched and found out that FDA warned consumers regarding the purchase of the product last year.

My search for the best underarm whitening cream continues!


  *I'm open for product reviews/ sponsorship/ ads and collaborations etc. please email me at sparkliecandy(at)Gmail(dot)com
Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated
 

Review: The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil

I've been busy lately and haven't had the time to update my blog. I'm so sorry for that. It's for professional reasons, though, so I hope you guys can understand. I have a lot going on in my mind right now but I still had the chance to look at my statistics and saw you guys still visit my website often! I'm happy and felt I owe you more! The most updated media I have right now is my Instagram @meowchien_ so if you like to follow me there so we can connect, that'll be awesome. So let's go to the review I've been wanting to post since forever. This product is often in my 'on the way' packages because I order it so often whenever I ran out. For today's entry, we're reviewing The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil.

What is it? 

The Body Shop says:

"Battle blemishes with our iconic Tea Tree Oil. We sustainably steam-distill our tea tree leaves within 12 hours of harvest, so we can bottle our purest, most potent oil. With its powerful, purifying properties, our Tea Tree Oil is great for quick application to help reduce blemishes.

Features and Benefits:

•  100% vegan
• Enriched with Community Fair Trade tea tree oil from Kenya
• Our 20ml bottle is packed with the oil of 15,000 tea tree leaves
• Suitable for blemished skin.

How to use The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil:

1. After toning, apply directly to areas of concern. 
2. Use fingertips or a cotton bud and gently pat the skin.
3. For best results, prep your skin with the Tea Tree Skin Clearing Face Wash and Tea Tree Skin Clearing Mattifying Toner.

Packaging
The tea tree oil is inside an amber deep green colored plastic bottle which comes in 10ml and 20ml sizes. The cap is quite secure which prevents spillage in case you want to lug this inside your bag. The tip of the bottle is narrow so it only dispenses just enough product for every application.

Experience

Contrary to its name, The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil is in a more liquid form so it's very runny. My mom says the tea tree oil smells like a mint herb and she doesn't like it much, but for me (who loves mint), it simply smells refreshing. I don't mind it when I apply it to my face. I normally use it as a spot treatment after The Body Shop Tea Tree Facial wash and toner. I apply it using my fingers and it spreads easily. The oil is also fully absorbed by my skin. It doesn't leave any sticky feeling at all. 

The tea tree oil treats my pimple by gently drying them out. I make sure to apply it a few times within the day. The bump and redness go away after just one night. For severe cases, it takes a maximum of 3 days. But to put it simply, it does the job.

I've been using tea tree oil for more than a year already and I'm satisfied with the product. I also repurchased the toner and facial wash from the travel set and I love the result! Kindly let me know if you want another review with the full set.

How much and where to buy it?

P495 for 10ml and P695 for 20ml. I always have this in my Shopee cart so I can easily be notified in case of a sale.

What I love

• The best pimple spot treatment
• A little goes a long way
• Non-sticky
• Cost-effective
• Dries out pimples 
• Doesn't leave dark spots
• 100% vegan
• Doesn't sting
• Suitable for blemished skin.

What I don't

• Nothing I can mention

TIPS 

I treat this oil as my serum and I only use my fingers for the application!

Will I repurchase? 
I buy this a lot, especially when it's on sale! It was definitely worth the buy since its effects are really apparent. 

Overall~ 
If you have pimples, I'll highly recommend this product to you. Tea tree oil is a strong astringent and for my skin, it's the best ingredient for acne control. Although the price may be high, it's a good investment since a little goes a long way. With The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil, your breakouts will subside in no time! This is one of my favorite skincare products and would repurchase it again. 

  *I'm open for product reviews/ sponsorship/ ads and collaborations etc. please email me at sparkliecandy(at)Gmail(dot)com
Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated