First Impression on Etude house Play 101 Pencils - Great staying power!

Earlier today, I visited the nearest Etude House branch, which is in SM Lanang Premiere.  I really got curious on the idea of pencils that can be carried over as an all around face makeup.  That's why I checked out Etude House's Play 101 Pencils price and the array of shades that it has. Boy, they do come in different shades to choose from and they're actually divided on their usage!

Photo taken from Google.

The curiosity built up when I saw Kasper's makeup tutorial in one of K-Style's segments.  From that tutorial, I found that that Play 101 Pencils are the most versatile makeup pencils.  They're not limited to be used as an eyeliner only but also they can be used as lip color, blush and eye shadow.

I tested three (3) shades of the Play 101 Pencils to see how long they will last without a primer and with washing and with "accidental" smudging.  And voila!  They have great staying power!

Tester Swatches.
Tried them around 4 p.m. and voila!  Still visible even though this blog is written late at night.
I forgot which shade number is that turquoise color. 

It's already late now as write but as you can see, they are still visible right?  I noticed that if it's newly applied, it may smudge, like the turquoise shade.  Shade #01 smudged a bit but now, I can't smudge it.  Shade #02 didn't smudge from initial application thought it is a bit faded since I've gotten my hands wet already.  So, if there's a primer underneath, it would last the whole day if you please!

Each Play 101 Pencils costs Php348.  I believe it's a good snatch, especially for other pencils that can be used for the most parts of your face.  I think I would purchase one of them, one of these days and hopefully, I can tell you all about it! ^_^

Got some body butter lovin' from The Body Shop Sale!

Hi guise!  I admit, I was on a lazy hiatus from blogging.  With that lazy hiatus, I also took some time to set some emotions that have harbored in.  So by the time I get back, I wouldn't be to emotional. :)

To rev up and continue my love of writing and enjoying girly stuff, let me share with you what I bought from one of the biggest sales we all know, The Body Shop Sale!

I just got a tub of the most coveted body butters.  I got the Strawberry Body Butter.  As expected, it smells like real strawberries mashed to perfection to glamorize and moisturize your skin throughout the day.  The scent doesn't really last for a long time but it's good enough to whiff your senses and energize you on your day ahead.  The body butter could be a little sticky during humid days but if you stay inside in a cool place, I believe it wouldn't pose much of a problem.

The scent of strawberries on your body might just make you want to eat your self up!

The Body Shop Sale is still going on until mid-October for most of the products posted on sale.  Check out their Facebook page for more details! ^_^

Sagala 2014: Reyna Elena FOTD

Hi guise!  How have you been?

This month almost ends with a bang with me winning as a Sagala 2014 Reyna Elena in our office.  My department voted me to be one of the candidates and I just jumped in for the fun of it and it was REALLY fun!

And what's more exciting is that I have really put Etude House Goodbye Pore Ever Pore Primer Stick and Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit to the real test!  I just used those two products for the base of my whole face and they really helped me achieve that glow!

Here are some photos taken after 12 hours and more.  I still look fresh!  Wouldn't you agree?   ^________^

I definitely made the correct decision in choosing to use a BB cream as base rather than using a foundation. We had a little parade before the contest proper and I didn't want risking to have makeup melting all over my face.  I just prepped up my face g with the Primer Stick and decided to put on the BB cream 30 minutes later when I got at the office. And it was around 6 a.m. when I put on the primer!  After 12 hours and more, the colors are still there and still defining my face.  I just had to blot a little to keep the sebum at bay but there was no heavy, greasy feeling.   I got the protection that I need without worrying about my base going to melt or give me that oily feel.  I am so happy!

Mary Kay Signatures were the concealer and almost all of the colors.  Some were from my office mates.  XD  And to really accentuate that natural glow, my amazing office mate, Shane Alfaro, worked her magic on me!  Thanks to her, I really got that Reyna Elena beauty!

So, how do you like my Reyna Elena look?  Please tell me about it. ^_________^


P.S.  To have my look or have other amazing FOTDs, please don't hesitate to contact Shane Alfaro.

Road Test EOTD/ FOTD

Hi guys!  I was on a road test earlier today because I had a little haul yesterday.  Below are the things I bought.

From L-R:  Maybeline Eyestudio Crayon Liner Php 150
Maybelline Lip Polish Php 350
Etude House Milky You One Step Cleansing Foam  Php 428
Etude House Goodbye Pore Ever Pore Primer Stick Php 420

Initially, I just decided to test Etude House Goodbye Pore Ever Pore Primer Stick underneath the Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit for the future post.  But hey, why not share the whole arsenal of an EOTD and an FOTD? XD

Testing for the road (kill?)

For the eyes, it really is just a practice/exercise for me.  There is an event at work coming up and I wanted to see how my skills are doing, in line with wanting to know how the Crayon Liner would work. XD  I lined my eyes with the Maybeline Eyestudio Crayon Liner then topped it with Loreal Telescopic Waterproof Eyeliner (a gift from my fab cousin).  I can say that my eye make-up skills is improving!

For the face, I used Etude House Goodbye Pore Ever Pore Primer Stick underneath the Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit, of course.

For the lips, Maybelline Lip Polish in Glam 2.  I like how pigmented this lip polish!  It really lasts long even if I already ate and drank.  No need for a lot of retouch!

Part of the road test was the Etude House Milky You One Step Cleansing Foam also.  I was already using the smaller version that I got from my last purchase (remember my previous post?).  It does work wonders that's why I got the bigger tube.

I'd definitely give you guys more of my findings for every products used.  For the mean time, let me spam you with my selfies/selcas LOL.

Sweet style?

Inspired by Sophie Turner. 

My ulzzang face looking like an ahjumma. LOL.

Please don't hesitate to let me know if you got concerns on my selfies/selcas.  And please do share your experiences if you have also used the products above. ^________^

My May Etude House Mini Haul

Hi guys!

I have finally decided to ditch my old BB cream for a new one.  It has been pretty great but I have been using it for more than a year now.  Even though, I store it properly away from sunlight and humidity, it is already technically expired.  I read somewhere that you can still add around six (6) months for its validity.  Then again, it's better to be safe, especially it is a synthetic product.  Thank God nothing happened to my face.

So yesterday, I decided to buy Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit in W13 shade.  It costs around Php798.

Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit in W13

The SA told me to add around Pphp200+ more to my purchase so that I could get a free Milky You One Step Cleansing Foam.  I remembered Do Min Joon (Kim Soo-hyun) telling Cheon Song-yi (Jeon Ji-hyun) in an episode of My Love from Another Star to never fall for buy-one-take-one promos or buy-this-get-this-for-something-price.  So, I was hesitant to get more.

But, I also got the silicone type eyelash curler, which summed up my purchase upto Php900+.  When I was at the counter to pay, the cashier told me that I only need this much to get all of my purchases to a thousand pesos.  I finally gave in and got my self some chin patches, which I kinda needed too XD.

Etude House Eyelash Curler Silicone Type Php78

Etude House Black Charcoal Chin Patch Php38 each

Etude House Milky You Free Gift.  Visit Etude House's website to know more about their free gifts this May!

I haven't given my two cents about my old BB cream but I will try to insert it here.  I still have some left and the cream didn't have any discoloration at all.  So, I believe I can still give you my opinions on it.

That's it for my small haul from Etude House this time.

Come to think of it, it's a Moms' Day present for myself. ^___^


P.S.  Come to think of it, I haven't really gave my findings on  Etude House Black Charcoal Chin Patch.  But, I have written about Etude House Missin U Black Charcoal Chin Pack, which has basically the same mechanism.  If you want to more about it, click here.   For other products, I would try writing all about it. Good luck to me! !^o^!

Last weeks finds from Saizen

Happy Easter! It seems I can't explain how my previous post got lost.

Anyway, last week, we went to Saizen and I found these:



I bought a netfoam and an eyebrow pencil.

A closer look:

Netfoam - I have been wanting to have this and thank God I found one.



Eyebrow Pencil - The EH branches I've been to don't have any stocked refills. Though, I still have a portion of my EH drawing eyebrow pencil and my Shawill two way eyebrow cake, I bought the pencil for backup! Eyebrow makeup is kinda important to me. LOL



I'm quite happy with what I found. They're kind of small luxuries to me.

How about you? Have you found some small luxuries?

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Lost Post

Oh my ged!

 I posted something from Bloggeroid but it did not go through here. T___T

Something is wrong... should I update the app? But my phone doesn't have enough memory... so would buying a new phone solves that altogether?  Decisions...

Taking Advantage of the BIG Davao Sale

It has been a week since the Big Davao Sale and three (3) weeks more to enjoy GREAT discounts!


I was able to enjoy a part of it last night when I was looking for travel necessities (I'm travelling today!). I was SOOO HAPPY with what I found. See below:





I took advantage of Watsons' Buy 2 Take 1. Who knows, maybe the next time I run out of Quick FX Pimple Eraser, Watsons won't have any stocks of it! I quite suffered without having a stash of those useful cream.


I bought other things as well but I'll share maybe in the next post (because I'm travelling today :D) The BIG Davao Sale will continue until the 14th of April, so more chances of enjoying those SALES when I come back. ^o^


See you next time!

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Happy Araw ng Davao 2014!

Hi guys!  I think I’m on a roll tonight!  I just want to share that aside from being Women’s Month this month,  it is also a Happy Araw ng Davao month as well.  Sorry, I’m not really sure how long Davao has been founded but I’m pretty sure that Davao has been and will be thriving MORE in the years to come!

With all the celebrations,  SM Lanang Premier has a lot of surprises in store for Davaoeñoes.  Below are some that I am going to watch for!

Click on the images for details or visit SM Lanang Premier Facebook page to know more about exciting events for this March!

I hope I can update you guys the  what-nots and happenings this month.   I blogged a little about last years Kadayawan.  So this year,  I won’t promise but I’ll definitely try! (flex)

And hey, Araw ng Davao is just around NEXT WEEK!  Happy Araw ng Davao! !^O^!

Disclaimer:  This is a personal blog post.  I was  not commissioned by SM Lanang Premier or SM Supermalls to create this blog post.  Photos courtesy of SM Lanang Premier Facebook page.

Shawill Two Way Eyebrow Cake Review

How are you guys?  How’s the start of your March?  I already asked you about that last time and I hope it has been all well for you. ^_^

Aside from the on going heat, I got greeted by my disintegrating supply of my Etude House Drawing Eyebrow pencil.  It still has a little to go but it already reached it point because it’s starting to fall off from its base.  It is time to buy a new refill soon.

To my much dismay, when I went to the nearest Etude House store (SM Lanang Premiere Branch), there was no stock available.  I already went there last month and the week before but there were no stocks for it.  I also decided to buy the whole thing with the body but there was no stock also for my preferred shade, which is shade #1 black-brown.  I finally decided to buy an eyebrow pencil for the meantime, until there are stocks.

I went to Watsons and checked out affordable and reliable eyebrow pencils from Nichido.  The problem that I always face when buying eyebrow pencils is that I don’t know how to sharpen them properly.  I always sharpen them too low to get right amount of lead.  It becomes unpractical for me. T^T.  I also checked out other stalls for other eyebrow pencils  and I came by with Shawill Two Way Eyebrow Cake.

I believe I’ve read reviews of eyebrow cakes and kits from other brands.  I think I also read one about Shawill.  I also tried using eyeshadow as an eyebrow filler with a slanted brush but I don’t have the correct shade and consistency of an eyeshadow to be used.  So I decided to give Shawill Two Way Eyebrow Cake a try.

The Details

Shawill Two Way Eyebrow Cake

It’s really affordable at a whooping Php 128.  The price is the same as Etude House Drawing Eyebrow Pencil.  

It's Php 128 from Watsons (SM Lanang Premiere).  I believe it has the same price for all Watsons branches.

Packaging

The eye shadow cake is just enclosed in a fitted box and shows the colors outright.  It has the shade number on the box and at the back of the container as well.  Important details are printed on the box only.

The back of the box contains the instructions how to use it and some images for you to follow.  It also contains the shade number, which is 002.  It has details of where it was made and the distributor.  Notice the RAW MATERIALS FROM ITALY.  I can attest that the product is in good quality.

Ingredients are located on the side with the expiration date water mark.  Can you read all those chemicals?  Pro-organics will be wary on those.   I'm no expert on the effects but it really can't be helped.

The case is quite durable with a firm clasp, ensuring the product clean.

The back only has minor details about the product.  You really have to refer to the box for major details such as ingredients, instructions, and the expiration date.

What You Get

Only the two eyebrow cakes and a free slanted brush.   The brush is not angled properly and stiff if you brush along.  It’s not dense enough to get most of the product.  I prefer to use my Marionaud slanted brush.

Two two shades and one free brush.

The free slanted brush.

Swatches

The shade number I have is #2.   I don’t know what is shade number 1 and if there is even a number 3.  Let me know if you know. ^_^

It only has two shades, brown and a greyish-black.  You can use them as is or mix them to achieve your desired shade.  It is quite pigmented but you need to pat the brush on the product to make the shade stronger.  You can dampen your brush too to make the shade more vivid.

Top swatch:  The mix of brown and grey-black.
Middle swatch:  Grey-black shade. It's not grey and it's quite black at the same time.  It is in between.  Please let me know if you know the correct name for this shade, :D
Bottom swatch:  Brown.

I don’t have images of it being worn but I guarantee that it lasts long more than six hours.  I prep my self around 7 am and work from 8 am to 5 pm.  I wore it yesterday, without even dampening my brush upon application.  I got home around 9 pm and my eyebrows are still there!

In a nut shell, I like its:

• Affordability (Php 128 in Watsons!)
• Staying Power

I don’t like...

• The Parabens in it (I don’t really mind a lot but for some this may be a real NO)
• The brush that came with it.

Shawill Two Way Eyebrow Cake is a real steal for me.  It is well pigmented and can fill my brows for a long time.  I don’t have to worry about retouching it.  The thing is, I have to get used to using this and start early prepping for the day.  It can get a little tricky using the brush and not as easy using an angled eye brow pencil like Etude House’s.  Not really a big issue on that.  I might repurchase if this runs out!  So, I’ll update you on how long this baby lasts on me ‘cause I need to fill my brow every time I go out of the house hohoho. ^O^

Have you tried Shawill Two Way Eyebrow Cake?  If yes, in what shade?  Please share! ^O^

Hello March!

Hi guys!

It is the second day of March and it has been really hot!  I noticed that it became hot literally when March started not so long ago yesterday.  Where are the cool temperatures from January and February?  I guess this is the start of summer.

It's a bitter sweet reality.  Summer promises a lot of fun and enjoyment but, it brings on the heat.  I don't know if I can suffice.  I will try, though.

This March, I plan to visit my folks in Bohol.  It will be also the birthday of my grandfather on the 16th.  I believe, there will be a beach outing on this one.  This means fun in the sun -swimsuits, sunscreen, and fun, fun, fun!  I don't know.  I will still see what the time will bring.

Just an update guys.  How's the start of your March?

Achievement Unlocked From Sulit Philippines

The Hobbit Illustrated by Alan Lee has been one in my wishlist. So sometime around last Wednesday, I searched online for that and Google results suggested one for me on sulit.com.ph.

For a bit of a trivia, it is my first time buying from sulit. I just didn't find it very friendly when it comes to online buying. Either that or I just have my biases regards to ebay.ph, which I didn't encounter any scams and not-so-good sellers.

I luckily found one from this seller, daenerys2040.  The book was priced between Php600- Php700.  I immediately contacted the seller and we agreed on the price of Php800,that includes the shipping fee.

The book's description by the seller says :

Description
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Illustrated by Alan Lee (Hardcover)
Hardcover. Glossy paper. Great colored and non-colored illustrations.
Not rand new but good as one.
Great buy for Tolkien-work collectors.
Thanks

The next day, Thursday, I paid for the book and the seller was able to send it on the same day.  Then Friday came and so was the book!

The book was neatly wrapped and protected with bubble-wrap.  It was also wrapped in plastic that I used as a cover immediately.  Look how it has become.

Described as used but not used-looking at all!

I'm so happy that I was able to transact with a very nice seller and to top that, the book looks really brand new like it wasn't used at all.  I am so happy that until now I still couldn't contain my all feels.

This books has been in my mundane wishlist and I am so happy I was able to buy this.  Like I've said, I wouldn't let an opportunity go not having this. And I didn't regret buying this with the price like that!  It sure is a good buy and a great first time for me at sulit.com.ph. I would consider browsing and buying from them again. ^o^

P.S. If you're considering buying books or mangas, try checking out daenerys2040's sulit page and she may have what you're looking for.

The Great Three Day Sale at SM Lanang Premier

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

It's not yet too late to greet you a Happy Chinese New Year, right? Not only it was the first day of the Lunar Calendar yesterday but it was also the first day of the Great Three Day Sale at SM Lanang Premier. It has been quite a while since BB and I went on a date so we braved the cool weather and went to enjoy ourselves with the sale!

I bought BB some house clothes from SM department store. She is definitely getting bigger and having bought from the sale is a good snag.

As for me, I was able to buy the blazer that I have been eyeing for sometime now. I checked the tag and it was marked down really, really low. Good things come to those who really wait!

Can you see the original price?  The price I paid was from the tag on the right that covered the tag on the left.  Great buy, huh? XD

Cotton On Blazer and some clothes for BB, bought from SM dept. store.

I'm glad that BB and I went to enjoy and were able to buy great finds from the sale yesterday. If we didn't, we could be regretting missing some great finds!

How about you?  Did you enjoy the Great Three Day Sale at SM Lanang Premier?

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Eskinol Facial Cleanser (Classic White with Mineral Grains) Review

It really has been a long time for me since I last used Eskinol Facial Cleanser. I don't know when was the last time. I just know that I stopped using Eskinol when I was preggers and after that I used a different brand. Then I followed a cleansing-toning-moisturizing routine around two and a half years ago, which consisted of a mix of organic and inorganic products. Well, the bottomline is that I stopped using Eskinol for its high alcohol content, which you can really smell.

But why I used it again? Well, I got lazy hehe. I just stayed at home today and am feeling cold due to the weather. And I feel tired preparing for the cleansing part washing hands first and getting warm water (there's only cold water from the faucet so washing-the-hands-part makes me cold already so XD). So I used it again to cleanse my face in the easiest way. #lazy

Eskinol Facial Cleanser has been my mom's staple and I believe in many Filipinas' stash. Many swore to it and I did too. This was my first facial cleanser too and helped ease my acne but didn't really help resolve it. It was a love-hate relationship.

Eskinol Facial Cleanser has repackaged a lot but still comes in different variant. If I'm not mistaken (and correct me if I'm wrong), it comes in Classic White the one with and without grains, the one with the green papaya, thr one with the orange papaya, and lemon. I can only remember the color of the package and not really the correct description. I think there are others. My mom and I use the white one, preferrably without the grains. This time though, my mom has the one with grains.



It may have changed but the thing it does is still the same. The Eskinol Classic White with Mineral Grains promises to:

√ Remove deep seated dirt, excess oil, and makeup with Micro-cleanse Anti-bacterial formula.

√ Whitens with continued use. (which is true for me)

√ With Mineral Grains to unclog pores and help protect skim from blackheads. (this can be harsh for people with severe acne. it may just worsen because it is quite abrasive though drying.)

It actually reasoned out that: Washing your face with soap is not enough. After washing your face twice, apply Deep Cleanser with cotton and you will see that there is still dirt left.

Ingredients: Water, Alcohol Denat, Potassium Alum, Sorbitol, Perfume, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Menthol. -- These are not for hard-core pro-organics. As for me, hehe but I try to steer away. I really can't avoid given I look for budget and friendly finds.

So, will I use this again? Hmmm, maybe when I want to cleanse my face the easiest way, especially if I just stay at home all day. If I go out, I'm more comfortable using my Etude House facial wash (on a separate post, a must for me XD) And I wouldn't worry buying one if a laziness comes. My mom always has this so I can just ask for some heehee.

Have you tried Eskinol Classic White Facial Cleanser too? Post your own thoughts about it. ^^

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Human Heart Nature Sale!

The holidays have been a few days away already but there's still more of those sale, sale, SALE!  A notable big sale for pro-organics out there is the Human Heart Nature Sale.

This is a great opportunity to take advantage of those big discounts and get all your necessities.  And this also fell just in time when my own stash is diminishing.  Too bad, the sale only lasts until January 17th and until stocks last.  Hurry now and I think I should hurry too!  So tell me, what are you getting?  ^__^

For more information on this great sale, click on the links below:

Human Heart Nature Philippines
Human Heart Nature Facebook account

Cafe France Grand Anniversary Treat!

This ad was inserted in the news. A good way to taste their croissants. ^_^

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Happy New Year 2014!

Hi Guise!

Happy New Year!

This year should be my year of sharing more insights and findings on the products that I use and want to use.  If you have been a constant follower, you'll know that I have been a terrible lazy bone on the whole blog thing and got tired most of the time. Excuses... excuse me T_T. Oh well...

I don't really have a resolution in general, it's more like of a To-Do or bucket list.  I already have one To-Do for my growing blog is to post at least three (3) or more a month.  I should really practice and do what I love the most and not be lazy about it.

So good luck to me on this one guise!  Happy New Year to you! !^o^!