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^!

Floating

Oiea!

How have you been? What happened to me?

I am being lazy... getting tired and procrastinating.  I have been wanting to blog.  I have a lot of pending reviews and findings in my mind that I have been itching to write.  It seems that I get tired when I come home and we have only one computer.  I can't write if my brother is already home and my baby is up.  Oh well... that's why I have always told my self to buy my own computer.

The timing is not yet right.  I still have to save.  I want to have a lot of things that I want and I have to contemplate whether or not I should buy it.  You know, money doesn't grow on trees and we have to save for the rainy days.

But I guess, being lazy is one of the reasons why I don't get to blog so much.  You know, I could just write with what I want to blog right?

Anyway...

The holidays are coming up real fast and there are a lot of events to look out for.  I'll try to share some of those.

Good luck to me!  Hope you all had a great time!

XOXO

Etude House September Sale!

Hi Guys!

Wasn't able to post some of my Kadayawan excapades. They weren't a lot but it was very fun! ^_^

Anyway... are you a Pink Member? If you are, you know what I'm talking about!

Etude House is giving a way 20% discount to Pink Members only today, 16-September. I saw the ad in Etude House's Facebook account.

Photo taken from Etude House Facebook Page

I didn't write about this beforehand because I would jinx it. And because I didn't jinx it, I was able to buy some essentials.

From L-R:  EH Happy Fresh Foam White Clay, Dear Darling Tint#01, and Black Charcoal Chin Pack

But fret NOT!   There's still more of it until the 19th to enjoy a Sale promo for Pink and non-Pink members!

Reviews of the babies soon. Hope I won't jinx it! ^o^

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First Stop: Kadayawan 2013 Trade Fair At Abreeza

Work wasn't very good last July and I wasn't able to go to Laureen Uy's meet and greet. However, we have a lot of holidays in August and I hope I get to roam around the city for some Kadayawan activities!

For a lucky start, we went to Abreeza after church this morning. They have a trade fair going on because of the Kadayawan. My Omma and I found some great local finds. Check them out!

My Omma bought banig. This for Php200.



And I bought this pair of earrings for Php50!





Too bad I wasn't able to get the trade fair's theme this year. All I know that this is an exposition of the Kadayawan 2013, featuring goods from differrent provinces of Mindanao!

I hope to roam more around the city during the Kadayawan. I'll share my adventures with you, don't worry!

Thanks for reading!

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Birthday Cakes!

A couple of days ago, it was my birthday.  A couple of weeks earlier, it was my BB's birthday.  We had cake practically in those two weeks. ^___^

Let me share to you what we had.

I had her made a Totoro cake.  It is a chocolate cake with chocolate cream inside.  Totoro's head and body are all cake.  The ears are made with fondant with the rest of Totoro's skins, as well as Mei.

My baby turned three (3).  She just had to improvise since I forgot to buy a number 3 candle and we only had two (2) candles.

She's still ecstatic no matter how. ^o^

For my birthday, I had a chocolate green tea cake made for me!

Too bad, the cake went all lopsided.  I didn't take a cab when I went home.  But all the same, the cake was very splendid!

Both custom cakes were all so heavy and rich and they make you want to eat more and more!  They weren't very sweet to make you tired of eating it.  

It was a good decision for me to had the cakes made.  I believe I'll request more custom cakes for my Lola on her birthday!

If you're from Davao City and you want to have these awesome cakes, please fee free to drop me a message in my email and I can give you the contact details.  ^____^

ROMWE X DE DRESS GIVEAWAY by Aisa Ipac!

Aisa Ipac giving away this cute ROMWE X DE DRESS GIVEAWAY!!!

I hope I'm lucky enough to win this cute dress!

Click here to know the details.  Goodluck! ^____^

Rant: Good and Bad Customer Service In One Day

Warning:  This is a poetic outrage.  Store branches will be mentioned.

It's very funny today.

Today, I experience two exact opposites of customer service.  One was the almost ideal one: helpful and sincere customer attendants.  Second was the hell kind: helpful but sarcastic.  This experience just happened a couple of hours ago and also the two experiences happened less than a couple of hours apart.

I went to Globe-Abreeza branch in the hopes of reactivating my dead sim.  When I got there, the customer attendant that I referred my concern to greeted me with a smile and redirected me to the express lane and also mentioning to me that I don't need to get a priority number.  I waited for a couple of minutes before getting entertained.  When I got the express lane desk, I was greeted with the same smile and let me air my concern.  The attendant carefully explained to me in a quick, concise and understandable manner that there's nothing to be done with my dead sim.  Okay, reality accepted.  That was a breezy transaction and did not add more injury to my remorse.

A few hours later, I went to Payless Shoe Store to buy a new pair.  I was greeted with the same warm smile as I had when I entered Globe.  I went to the size 9 section and a female customer attendant greeted me all the same.  A couple of minutes passed before I was able to choose  a brown pair.  I asked her if there's a pair that is not on display that I should try on and purchase.  She happily done my request.  While she was getting my requested pair, there flying shoe boxes.  I was glad I wasn't too close and she was fine after all that mishap.  When she got my pair, she landed the shoe box with a thump on the floor.  She told me to try it on to verify the fit and I did.  I was ready to pay and check the shoes out.  I checked the shoes for any misfit, loose or not glued part and too bad I found one at the side and asked her again if there is a pair that doesn't have such imperfection.  She hissed in disgust and got me another one.  I gave the new one a quick check and hurried to pay out. Before reaching the cash register, she was hurling me through their store protocol of sarcastically up-selling me other items which I politely declined.  When we finally reached the counter, she put the shoe box with a bang on the counter.  I just remained silent.  In my mind I swore I am never going back to that branch again.

Yes, let me say it again:  I am not going back to purchase a pair of shoes at Payless ShoeSource Abreeza branch.

I did not like the way that attendant coursed me through the whole purchasing thing.  Thank God, or she should thank God, that I did not get  her name or else!  God knows what might have happen.

And let me say this again:  I  am happy with my short transaction at Globe Abreeza branch.  I may not have your names but I guess you know who you are, so thank you.  And let me say this again for the nth time: I am not going back to purchase a pair of shoes at Payless ShoeSource Abreeza branch.

Just my luck to experiences to sides of a coin in a day.  Thank God for good customer service and thank God for restraining my senses of enduring bad customer service.  This really is warning that one day, my hope for humanity is slowly depleting.

What Is A Chromatic Theme?

Hi guys!  Guess what?  Our company just announced earlier today what will our year end party be.  And it's going to be a chromatic theme.  The girls in my team were like, "What are we gonna wear for that?!"

Google wasn't very helpful with this one but according to Wikipedia:  Chroma is the colorfulness relative to the brightness of another color that appears white under similar viewing conditions.  

Wow!  Big words!  Well from that highfalutin definition, I can conclude that a chromatic theme party should have colorful schemes, neon, bright, something very happy.

The first things that came to my mind was:  50's to 80's color blocking fashion, neon, fun, Laureen Uy, Aisa Ipac, and The Blonde Salad! HA!

Most girls in my team are already infusing an invisible list and notes on what to wear.  It's still far but hey, it would be really nice to prepare for something that happens only once.  And this is a good opportunity for me to get ideas from you guys!  Please give me your advices, tip, and what-nots.  I need all the suggestions I need with this crazy year end party theme.

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Laureen Uy is coming to Davao!

Laureen Uy is coming to Davao!  I am a fan of her out-of-the-box pairings and style.  I hope work will not be too busy on that day to give me a chance to get even a glimpse of her!  :D

Got the news from SM Lanang Premier's Facebook Account.

Fashionistas alert. One of the country's top fashion blogger (www.breakmystyle.com) and style ambassador is coming to Davao. CatchLaureen Uy exclusive at SM Lanang Premier on JULY 19, 6PM at the Atrium for #LOOKBOOKLIVE Meet & Greet in Style. This is one fashion meet you don't want to miss! Follow us on #Instagram @smlanangpremier to get exclusive access to this stylish event #OOTD #somuchmore

Photo Courtesy of SM Lanang Premiere.

Quick FX Pimple Eraser Review

Hi there again!

Finally, I'm going to share to you my findings on Quick FX Pimple Eraser.  I'm on my second pouch now and if you remember, I bought my first one back in February!  Wow!  This 10 gram baby lasted me for  four (4) months and I can say that in those months, it did help me with controlling and keeping those zits at bay.

I'm not saying that I am 100% zit-free but it did help me with making those small bumps NOT turn into huge ones. Too bad I don't have some before and after photos of that.  Nonetheless, I am very happy with this product that's why I am on my second pouch now!

Let's see the details:

Front

If you bought the  old packaging of Quick FX Pimple Eraser, you would notice that this one has a dedicated spout with cap.  You can be assured that whenever you dispense a very small size amount, it won't splurge out and you can be assured that when you store this away, it can be free from bacteria and contamination.  Thanks to the all new packaging!

Actives: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin C, and Niacinamide

They specifically highlighted the active ingredients for those who have sensitive skin.

Back

What the back says:

With Glyocolic Acid that rejuvenates and evens out skin tone.  It also clears pores by removing old and dead skin, exposing healthy skin cells underneath. 

With Salycilic Acid that helps prevent and treat acne.  It also helps clear out blemishes, fine lines and dark spots.  

With Zinc Oxide that helps control inflammations and relieves the skin against irritation and rash.  It also provides superior protection against the harmful rays of the sun. 

With Vitamin C that helps protect against UVB rays and can help combat sun damage.  It also decreases wrinkles and lightens pigmented skin. 

With Niacinamide that helps lighten dark spots.  It also helps in the treatment of acne. 

Directions for Use:  Gently apply on affected area.  Apply two times daily, morning and night. 

Ingredients:   Aqua, Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20, Zinc Oxide, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Clyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Methylisothiazolinone and Chlorphenesin, Salycilic Acid, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid. 

Warnings:  For external use only.  Do not use on skin with open wounds.  Discontinue use if irritation occurs.  If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.  Keep out of reach of children.

And this is made in Korea. 

If you check out the ingredients, aside that they are all inorganic, some are highly adviced to avoid but it is also undeniable that they actually work.  I am pro-organic but I just can't help to also use inorganic topical skin care because of the availability and affordability.  One pouch only costs Php49, available all in Watson's outlets!

I can say this is my go-to product now for my zits!  I have seen very quick and good results for the months that I used this.  Like what I said earlier, it's really too bad that I don't even have a before-and-after photo to show you the effectiveness.  I'm really happy with this product!

Quick FX has also other skin care products such as the Tinted Moisturizer and the No-Shine Mattifier.  Maybe I will try them too in the future.  ^_^

Have you tried this one too?  Please tell me your experiences about it.  Thanks for reading!

Pre-Independence Day Small Haul

Happy Independence Day!

If you read my previous post, I got excited about the Freedom Sale at SM Lanang Premiere.  Today is the last day and I think I'm not going (or maybe going) to satisfy more of the sale.  Good thing, I went yesterday and bought myself some necessities I should say.

Epilin,  Princess Cup on 20% Sale, Hua Mulan Comb,  Human Heart Nature  Tomato Toner,  Beauty Buffet CoQ10 and Yogurt Mask, Quick Fx Pimple Eraser.

You may have noticed some of the products that I have bought before and share my findings and experiences but some I haven't written about yet.  Well, just give me some time to write them all about it. m(__)m

Hope you enjoy your Independence Day!  Thanks for reading! !^o^!

SM Lanang Premiere Freedom Sale!

Hi there!

Rainy June is here and wouldn't it be nice to start the school year and ward away the rainy blues with SM Lanang Premier Freedom Sale!

Good thing SM Lanang is just near my residence.  I might check this sale later or until the 12th.  See you there!


*Disclaimer:  This is not a paid advertisement.  This is a personal promotion being a fan of sales and of SM malls.

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Hurray for Eight!

Hullo!

I'm so surprised and glad that I got eight followers now!  Call me shallow but this slow progress of getting my  blog known brightens my day. :D

It just means that I should continue writing, sharing my insights and my other side as a person.

Thanks so much for taking an interest in my blog and I hope you got something from it.

Hoping to see more of you and I will share, many findings and experiences, as much as possible.

m(__)m

Happy Mom's Day! ^___^

So yesterday was Mom's Day here in the Phils and it still is today on the other side of the world.I made cheesecake with Meijer's No Bake Cherry Cheesecake mix.   It turned out not the cheesecake I expected T^T but nonetheless, we or I am eating it. It tastes like a crumble of some sort  ^__^. 

Meijer's No Bake Cherry Cheesecake

It was a cheesecake fail but not as fail as my #WHPmotherlylove entry in Instagram. 

The moms in my house. (Top: Lola, Middle: Omma, Bottom: Golgol

Happy Mom's Day to all moms out there! ^_^

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Etude House Missin U Black Charcoal Chin Pack Review

Hello there!

How are you after long absence?

I am pretty well preoccupied with my job and what not.  It has been a ride along the treacherous tides and now, once again, I am enjoying the calm before another storm.

However, I am going to share to you a ride that hasn't calmed yet.  I am still riding the tide on the browse for a good chin patch.  I have tried the Etude House Black Charcoal Chin Pack but I didn't think about writing my thoughts about it.  This time I have tried another variant from Etude House, which is the Etude House Missin U Black Charcoal Chin Pack.

Missin U Black Charcoal Chin Pack in Eagle Owl.

Etude House Missin U Black Charcoal Chin Pack (#01 Eagle Owl) sports a pink, cute packaging with an owl or eagle (as the name suggests) with a chin patch.  Who can't resist to that? It's weird and cute and the same for me.

The back of the package gives Korean and Korean-English translations of the features, directions and ingredients.  It also has a mini story of the Eagle Owl (weird bird ^o^)

About.

Story of Eagle Owl

Directions and Ingredients

 I apologize with the photos.  It seems there's something wrong that I cannot figure.  

The Etude  House Missin U Black Charcoal Chin Patch effectively get out the gunk and cleanses out the chin pores from sebum.  The length of the patch just fits right from the corners of my mouth.

Fits perfectly like a glove.

Can you see all those white heads?

After fifteen minutes, my chin was so clean and smooth!  However, after a few days, my chin feels a little rough and I guess there are white heads again.... Well, you can't just eliminate them all in one go, right?  I guess like the nose patches and masks,  cleansing out your face with this helps eliminates or minimizes the appearance of white heads and black heads.

It's a good product but I think I haven't found my go-to chin patch yet.  So, I'm going to keep sailing and look for good chin patches.

Till then, see you soon!  Thanks for reading! ^__^

Join Ada No Nikki's Giveaway!

My quest for a Sweet Recipe Baby Choux Base review has led me spotting a well-outlined and cute blog, ada no nikki. 

Aside from reading about Sweet Recipe Baby Choux Base, blogger, Ada Gupitan, has some cute outfits and looks featured on her FOTDs and OOTDs.  Her FOTDs also work as features of products she has used.  Cool right?

And to thank people for the 10,000+ likes and reaching 200 followers, ada no nikki is giving prizes to three (3) lucky readers.

Take a look at the prizes!

First Prize

Second Prize

Third Prize

The prizes are a real snag!  Everyone is a winner with these prizes.  To know more and join ada no nikki's giveaway, click here.  Hope I win and good luck too!  !^o^!

Kabuki Brush Crush From Zalora

If you are fond of online shopping, I guess you can't resist but notice these Zalora ads!  Women's month sale, summer sale and any sale are up for grabs at Zalora!

I just can't help but daydream about having my claws on these babies:

Happy Araw ng Dabaw!

Hi there! It's been awhile again!

If you have visited recently, I've been changing my blog theme for more than a couple of times. Well, I want to "rebrand" my blog in some ways but I guess it's best to separate personal thoughts from my vanity.   I'm still going to modify some things in my blog though.  That, I have still to ponder.

Anyway, today is Araw ng Davao.   The 76+ something founding years of Davao City.   I hope you are thinking the same way that if it's a founding day, many things are happening!  Parties, mini-concerts and what-nots are happening!   The most craziest happenings are Sales going everywhere!

Davao-based online stores and sellers, mall shops, boutiques and groceries are giving away big, BIG discounts!

Two Beauty Hauls in Two Separate Days

A Bonne Spa Milk Salt from NCCC Damosa and Quick FX Pimple Eraser from Watsons, SML

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Glam Works Charcoal Nose Pore Strips Review

Hi there! Ohisashiburi dane?

It's been quite awhile.  Thank God, I could get this time off to update you guys with my latest findings.  Actually there are a lot of them, so let me just start with sharing with you one of the things I found very effective on me.

glam works Charcoal Nose Pore Strips has been my recent to-go when I feel my nose is populated with icky blackheads.  For oily-skinned girls like me, I believe we have the same sentiments on that.  It is a constant battle but thanks to glam works Charcoal Nose Pore Strips, the battle against blackhead on the nose is an easier battle to win. (^o^)

glam works Charcoal Nose Pore Strips instantly removes blackheads, draws out impurities, absorbs oil and dirt, and unclog deep pores. Come with 12 strips inside!

About glam works.

INGREDIENTS.

DIRECTION FOR USE.

CAUTIONS.

WARNING!  Icky photo ahead!

Icky photo.  As you can see, it got a lot of blackheads out of my nose.

I'm impressed by the effectiveness of this nose pore strip.  It remove most of my blackheads and whiteheads.  Of course, it would take time and proper cleansing to diminish them forever.

The glam works Charcoal Nose Pore Strip is sure is a bang for your buck.  I got this from Watson's for only Php 99!  I was  even skeptical at first because it's not available in single packs.  I wanted to make sure that it works before buying a box.  But I'm dumbfounded, it never failed!  Will I buy again?  A big YES!

Happy Nu Year!

i have long been in hiatus and i have many things to share but i always end up in a blank. T_T but let me share to you my F/EOTD last Christmas Eve.  Is it a yay or a nay?

I hope to write and share about the girly happenings and browsing escapades this year. wish me luck!

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Wondering About Human Heart Nature's Sunflower Beauty Oil and Sunflower Cleansing Oil

It's such a shame that I haven't updated other than joining a blog giveaway.  Yes, this and last month.  I was a little busy adjusting with my new job and tired to put up something.  Myged.  But anyway, I am still active and I'm working on updating something regarding with what I've used for the past not-so-active months.

Since, I have a new job, I have been using Blemish Balm (BB) cream everyday and I remove it with Human Heart Nature (HHN) Sunflower Beauty Oil.  The HHN Sunflower Beauty Oil undoubtedly removes BB cream and doesn't leave my skin oily after washing with HHN Balancing Face Wash.  But because of that, I'm running out of HHN Sunflower Beauty Oil.  I don't have the luxury to go to HHN Davao headquarters.  I can but I don't want to endure  heavy traffic, especially there's the newest opened mall near our office and there's the one year old new mall a few kilometers away on the same street.

Luckily, I have an office mate who is an HHN dealer. I decided to purchase an HHN Sunflower Cleansing Oil from her. I didn't receive it yet since I just ordered it from her last Friday.  Hopefully, I can receive it tomorrow or sometime this week. I can't wait to try it!

I can't help wondering, however, if HHN Sunflower Beauty Oil and HHN Sunflower Cleansing oil are just the same.  I checked their website for the ingredients and I found out that the HHN Sunflower Cleansing oil is made up of Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil and natural fragrance while the HHN Sunflower Beauty Oil is made of premium-grade Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil.  I also checked the comments part about it. HHN customer representative always stresses the difference with them. Let me quote the responses from different customers.

Our Sunflower Cleansing Oil is actually designed to cleanse your skin of dirt and makeup at the end of the day. However, we do recommend that you still wash, tone, and moisturize as usual after using it. :)

... the Sunflower Beauty Oil's formulation of premium-grade sunflower oil with a high linoleic acid content can help even out skin tone and lighten dark spots. Sunflower Beauty Oil is designed as a leave-on product and may be used all over the body, while the Cleansing Oil is designed to remove dirt and makeup on the face, after which it can be washed off with your usual facial wash. :) 

This (Sunflower Beauty Oil) is different from the Sunflower Beauty Oil, which is an all-around leave-on moisturizer. The Cleansing Oil is designed, on the other hand, to remove makeup and dirt on the face, then be followed up with your regular cleansing routine (wash, tone, then moisturize).

Click here to read more of the comments and reviews about HHN Sunflower Cleansing Oil. 

The HHN customer representative's responses are borderline sales talk and truth. It's not clearly stated if they are just the same or not since you can use the HHN Sunflower Beauty Oil as a make up remover aside from being a moisturizer. I've read from other blog reviews that they use HHN Sunflower Cleansing Oil as a hair leave-on moisturizer aside from being a cleansing oil.

I can say that HHN Sunflower Beauty Oil is a very flexible product. Like what I mentioned, I use it as a make-up remover. I also use it as a leave-on conditioner for my hair, a moisturizer for my dry areas, a spot remover for itch spots. If HHN Sunflower Cleansing Oil can do some, if not all, of the things that I use HHN Sunflower Beauty Oil for, then I can say I hit the jack pot!


Refer to Human Heart Nature's website for more information on their Sunflower Beauty Oil and Cleansing Oil. You can check the following links too for reviews:

• Human Nature Sunflower Cleansing Oil by favecollections
• PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: HUMAN HEART NATURE SUNFLOWER BEAUTY OIL by thebeautyjunkee
• Human Heart Nature Sunflower Cleansing Oil Review by Ida of Filipina Makeup and Beauty Blog
• Human Heart Nature (Sunflower Beauty Oil and Sunflower Cleansing Oil) by xtinadaily

aMz Blog Birthday Giveaway!

I always get excited if I win a giveaway! I spotted a new giveaway in one of the blogs that I follow, aMz blog. I like this blog because I get to read some very good reviews about Etude House's products. When I say good reviews, these are informative, having good pictures, and having good insights about the product whether good or bad.

Because the aMz's birthday is coming, she is going to have a birthday giveaway! How cool is that?!

 You can win these items if you are the lucky follower:

They are so cute, aren't they? I hope I can win! (^o^) You can join too! Just click here. Goodluck! (^o^)

Disclaimer: All photos here are owned by aMz blog.

Fill That Wishlist Page!

Hi! It's the start of the BER months, as you all know, and I guess some of us are starting to write down some wish lists. Well, I am one of those some people.

I just couldn't get it out of my head! I'm like some kid waiting patiently for Christmas and wishing that someone would give us a surprise. Don't we just love that? So, I will allot a page just for this  year's wishlist, so I can easily refer to it and maybe to update it.

I'm excited to fill that page out! Happy Monday!

Human Heart Nature Mini Haul

I'm slowly weaning from using chemical, commercial products and I'm happy about that! That's why I had a mini haul today to try out some of these products.

For me it's better to buy the smaller ones first and see if it is to my liking. I tried the Natural Feminine Wash in Chamomile Fresh* already. It was good and performed better than commercial ones.  So, I got the new variant, Chamomile Cool, to see if there are any differences and see which scent appeals to me. My BB also tried the Baby Wash with Lavender, Rosemary & Chamomile* and it suits her perfectly!  But because she is now a very active toddler, we want to try the kid's wash.  All in all, I'm positive that they will suit me, since they are all natural, and I hope the kid's wash will suit my BB too.

From left to right: Balancing  Face Wash, Citronella Bug Spray, Natural Feminine Wash in Chamomile Cool, Kids Natural Shampoo and Body Wash in Tangerine Tarsier, and a Frequent Shopper Reward Card.
Bottom: Pinay Proud Sticker (I got it for free!)

How about you, do you have a recent mini haul? (n_n)

*I'll post  separate reviews on these products soon.

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Haul Over The Loong Weekend

Just got back from the looooonnnggg weekend! It gave me the chance to have a needed haul and take advantage of the Kadayawan SALE! Well, all but one of the items were on sale. Boo. But that's okay. :D

Mickey Mouse slippers on sale!

Got me some girl stuff.

What I got:

Mickey Mouse Slippers

Maybelline Clear Smooth All In One Shine Free Foundation Refill

Nivea Extra Whitening Cell Repair and Protect Body Milk (Camu Camu and Acerola Cherry)

Watsons Moisturizing Milk and Salt Scrub 300g(Avocado Extract)

Nivea Strawberry and Milk Care Soap

Etude House Drawing Eyebrow Refill #4 (Grey)

Etude House Facial Mask (Pomegranate)

Paganini Roller Hair Brush

I'm a happy camper! Maybe I will do some reviews on some on the products if laziness will not strike me. How about you, did you get some things over the looong weekend? XD

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It All Started In Multiply

I think I have sounded like a broken record to myself that Multiply is closing. So, I apologize if annoy you with it. But I can't help being nostalgic about it because I did my first ever online shopping transaction in Multiply!

I started shopping online around 2007 or 2008. Multiply was one of the trending social networking sites back then, together with Friendster and MySpace. It wasn't a shopping site yet but it some people used it already as an avenue for selling items. Maybe because, first, you can make albums easily and even customize the borders and captions for it. I remember Friendster is not so friendly with the archiving and customizing of albums at that time. And maybe, second, you can also customize your whole Multiply site in accordance with your shop theme, which other social networking sites are not so good with the customizing features at that time. So, I guess, Multiply was the better avenue for that. And, yeah, I purchased my first ever item from an online store in Multiply.

My first ever purchase online and from an online shop in Multiply, is this Roma hobo bag from Fab Manila back in  2007. I instantly fell in love with this bag. It has an ethnic, bohemian pattern in the red-shade family on a majority of black background. The strap is an unrecognizable bronze-colored patent that looked like leather in the picture.

At that time, I grabbed the opportunity of buying it being sold with FREE SHIPPING! Who wouldn't want that?

I was secretly hoping though that the bag strap is made from leather when I got my hands on it. Nonetheless, I still loved it for its spacious interior and very clean stitching. If I can remember correctly, this bag sold around Php 600, which is not too bad since this bag is authentically Filipino made.  It can compete with any local brand and maybe with international brands as well.

Before publishing this post, I checked Fab Manila's Multiply site. They're still active until now and still selling great designed bags. I also looked for my bag as posted when it was still on sale (of course now, it is sold). It's still there! See here. Then again, Multiply is closing, of course their shop there will be closing too. But rest assured for bag lovers out there like me, they have a Facebook account, a Twitter account, and their very on website. I can shop for authentically Filipino-made and affordable bags from Fab Manila virtually anywhere!

My Roma hobo bag is still in good condition, except some crumples on the patent strap. The fabric hasn't faded and it doesn't attract a lot of dust. I can just hang it without even putting it in a dust bag. Overall, it's still good! I still use it until now. I usually use it as an accessory to my plain looking style or to a laid-back bohemian style. I hope I can purchase another Fab Manila bag, and I hope I can get one with free shipping again! 

How about you? What's your first purchase online?

Dated Me At Sushi Dito

Yesterday, I was able to date ME and have some a little me time. Actually, I was scheduled to go to the my work's physical office to renew my working contract. So, after visiting our physical office, I went to a modern Japanese restaurant, Sushi Dito, to eat some lunch.

I have been eye-ing this restaurant on Facebook but I don't have really a lot of time to check it out personally and it was just near our office. So yesterday's the good time.

The place was small and cozy: low chairs and tables to give you that modern Japanese feel. Too bad I felt too lonely to take more photos of the place but let me tell you that there are some Japanese art on the walls. Not too much though, still in line with that modern Japanese feel: simple and minimal.

Low chairs and tables.

Service was not that Japanese, unfortunately expected. There was only one server/cashier. In a customer point of view, she was in between shy and cold. For me I would say in vernacular, suplada-ish. She greeted me, though, and acted all polite throughout her service for me. But I guess she should have been a little cheerful and more approacheable to make it more cozy and less lonely for lone customers like me.

Because it was too lonely to order a lot and, again, I was just alone and my first time to check out this place, I just ordered myself a Teriyaki Don and a Coke Zero. Very lonely. -_- 

Their Teriyakidon was okay: neither good nor bad. If you're into Japanese, teriyaki is barbequed chicken. Unfortunately, I didn't get that chicken barbeque taste. I believe the chicken was just breaded and mixed with teriyaki sauce a.k.a. barbeque sauce. All in all, their Teriyakidon was just okay, simple breaded chicken mixed with barbeque sauce topped with bean sprouts and wilted greens. It was also salty for my taste and I can't help commenting to myself that it couldn't be at par with my expectations and with other dons of other modern Japanese restaurants. Well, I have to forgive them for that 'cause they're a sushi restaurant.

Teriyakidon 

Well my overall experience is okay. Maybe because I was alone. For the next time I would definitely try their sushi, alone or not. I read from patron comments in their Facebook page that their sushis are good. I hope I would be wowed by that and hope that the service would wow me, too, the next time. More importantly, I hope it wouldn't be so lonely anymore. posted from Bloggeroid

Multiply Closing And A First Migrated Post: Tony Moly Mini Tint

I just found out (from another blogger that I follow) that Multiply will close its social networking purpose. I have already somehow discontinued using it as a social networking site but kept it for online shopping use. And, I've also deleted some immature, foolish blog posts and planned to use it as my shopping blog. I actually started there but moved here because it's easier--post-sharing wise and search wise. Also, I already planned to copy/paste the entries I've done there but I forgot and got lazy to start migrating those posts. Hehehe. And because Multiply is closing I will start now. :D

Tony Moly Mini Tint (Originally posted on October 14, 2011)

This is one of my recent finds.(I'm using not so good webcam photos because I'm so excited to share a review on this! XD)

I got to know this tint a few months back in an online store in FB. I got so interested in it because of its cute container. It looks like a small nail polish or a cherry tomato. But I was skeptical of getting one because of the price. In some online stores, it costs around Php 70-80 plus shipping fee. And this is only around 5-8ml. I don't want to pay a lot for a very cute stuff. XD I think there is one online store from FB who sells this tint but I cannot remember which it was.

Luckily, I found one an online store in ebay.ph and it only costs Php 50. Another good thing too is that I don't have to pay for the shipping fee since the seller only lives near my village so I was able to pick it up!

So moving on....

This tint is a cheek and lip tint. So, it has dual purposes. But for this time, I want to try it on my lips first. I got oily skin and I've read some reviews that say liquid tints are not so compatible with oily skin. Maybe, I'll try next time. 

This tint has only one type of shade but, I believe, it matches my skin tone. It is a very watery type of tint but the color is so red rich. I'm kinda apprehensive on trying it on. I don't want it to be hoochie red. But when I tried, voila! It looks so natural on my lips! 

Before ...

After...

So, what do you think? XD

This tint is the good stuff! Unlike lipsticks, tinted lip balm, and lip gloss, it's very light on the lips. It will give you a very natural look. You don't have to put a lot of it. You just have to spot it on your lips and spread it. A small spot goes a long way. But if you wanted to add a little perk, you  can dab on a sheer lip gloss for the extra oooompppphhhh!

Judging from this effect, maybe I will use it everyday.  But I'm such a thrift user so maybe the tint will last for 3-6 months or maybe longer. (^_^)

How about you? Have you tried any lip tints yet?

Human Heart Nature Sunflower Beauty Oil's New Look

I suppose Human Heart Nature Sunflower Beauty Oil has a new packaging. Don't you think so? On the left side is the new one, on the right side is the old one that I have.

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