Check-in Entry: I am Alive!!

With all of the work I am doing I can't believe I am still alive and kicking. I just want to do a quick check-in blog entry here.

What is new? 

• I am moving soon! That is the biggest news. The house my family renting was sold to a new owner so we need to move.
•  I just renewed my domain name and that means I still have a year of blogging! 
• I am not into makeups anymore, but I focus on skincare and proper taking care of my health.
• I am already mourning my youth as I move to a new age bracket (if you know what I mean!?)
• I signed up for Tiktok but as expected, I cannot keep up with the demand of posting daily in order to be a content creator. I guess it is not for me?

What is next?

• More blog entries?! 
• My dentist has removed my braces and I can test more teeth whitening products soon. 
• I have a few beauty devices I will be sharing soon
• I broke my oven but I got a new immsersive hand blender which allows me to make really healthy fruit shakes

Update in photo:

This is me when I tried skating (not my first time but I am a forever noob when it comes to balancing myself)

The only platform I am in right now is Instagram so do follow me there!


  *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: Pax Moly Acne Spot Eliminator

If you're like me, you've probably tried every acne spot treatment out there. You know, the ones that are supposed to dry out your blemishes and make them disappear. Hoping that it won't leave any pesky marks on your skin. But sometimes they just make your skin worst, making it feel drier and more irritated. And, sometimes, they even seem to cause the breakouts. So what's a girl to do? This is when I remembered about a good ole product I've used before, enter Pax Moly Acne Spot Eliminator~

What is it?

A powerful treatment to remove existing acne and help preventing future breakouts. 

How to use: Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying. Apply a thin layer on affected areas.

[30ml]

Packaging
It comes in a shiny black box with english translations and clear expiration date. I might have gotten a product from the old batch because mine's expiry is March of this year. I don't mind but I do hope to get a product from the fresh batch next time. Below is the Pax Moly Acne Spot Cream ingredient list:

Experience

Pax Moly Acne Spot Eliminator says it'll help to fight fade and prevent future blemishes for spotless looking skin. The cream itself smells medicinal somehow. It is a watery type of cream which makes it quickly absorbed by the skin. 

I use the Pax Moly Acne Spot Cream after I wash, tone and moisturize. I only need a pea size amount and it'll be enough for the whole face. I use this both before and after my breakout. I find that this works best as an after breakout cream rather than before. It diminishes dark spots after a few days. 

What I like best about is it doesn't sting, it doesn't contain nor smell like it has harsh chemicals in it.

How much and where to buy?
I got this cream for P320 in Shopee.

What I love

• Call me weird but I like the scent.
• It's quickly absorbed.
• A little goes a long way.
• Affordable
• Cream gives no stingy feeling when applied
• It does get rid of my dark spots

What I don't

• Only available online 
• I got a product near expiry :(

Will I repurchase? 
YES! This is my 3rd one!

Overall~ 
I am quite satisfied with how the cream eliminated my dark spots as it promised. It is even moisturizing so that's a plus! If you're looking for a spot treatment that actually works, check out Pax Moly Acne Spot Eliminator. You won't be disappointed.

  *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
 

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!


  *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
 

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