Gear up for the HOLIDAYS with The Body Shop!

I was browsing my Facebook feed awhile ago and lo and behold!

Photo from The Body Shop, Philippines Facebook page

There you have it guys!  The Body Shop is on SALE up to 50% OFF on many of our favorite scents.  Save more also with their sets and bundles.  Hurry and finalize your wishlist(s).  They will be on sale until November 4th.  I already have mine but maybe, I might get some for gift giving ^_^.

Visit The Body Shop, Philippines for more details.

The next best things are 50-70% OFF SALE (at The Body Shop)!

We all know the best things in life are free... and for me, the next best things are 50-70% OFF SALE! (capslock kasi intense XD)

Yesterday, we went to SM City at Ecoland. My primary concern was just to check out shoes and then, I saw SALE at The Body Shop! To my luck, most are on at least 25 - 50% off. I instantly decided to buy my favorite body butter. I just had to, 'cause if I didn't, who knows if I got extra cash again for my self  (I'm quite frugal XD)

Strawberry Body Butter is L<3VE!

I'm not sure when the sale would end.  I checked out the tarp and it didn't really say when.  I didn't even bother asking the SA.  I just jumped right in and bought my fave body butter (#^o^#).  I also checked The Body Shop's Facebook account and there wasn't any really mention of any sale.  So, I'm guessing, it's just a local store sale of sort.  Maybe because of Eid'l Adha and the long weekend? I don't know.

Just hurry up and visit your The Body Shop store branches and take advantage of their up to 50% SALE!  Maybe it'll be until tomorrow or until the end of the month!  (Crossing my fingers on that!)

A Short Break from Hiatus

Wao... poor me!

I haven't been updating this blog for a long time.  In fact, I haven't been really writing so much. Things have gotten busy actually and I can't find my zen to write.  I have just been on the sidelines.  Just a spectator at the moment.

But let me just tell you that, I have tried Etude House CC Cream in Silky this month and my essentials are hitting pan or have hit pan already.  I hope I can tell you my piece on this when I find my peace.

And I hope I get that back soon. :)

The Faceshop Buy 1, Get 1 on Lip & Cheek Aqua Tint

The Face Shop has it again with a Buy 1 Get 1 Sale!  Only this time, they're offering their promo on the Lip & Cheek Aqua Tint.  I took a swatch of this before when I was looking for another good tint.  I guess this time is the best time to get two of them!

This promo runs from June 20 to July 31, 2015.  Check out their Facebook page for more details.

I want one or two of them!  Do you want them too?

Etude House Milky You One Step Cleansing Foam Review

Hi guise!  Happy Mom's Day!

I've been thinking about overhauling my blog again but, I think it would really matter a lot.  Another idea is that, I think I should re-organize on how I write about my findings on the products that I want to share.  I get too lazy most of the time and sometimes, when the inspiration strikes, I just want to write from my phone (though it's not that smart yet XD).  So, maybe, I should just make my own findings very concise and easy to understand. I guess, I should just start right now. #^o^#

Actually, I've had the drafts of this finding for quite a while already.  I believe, however, it still is never to too late to share about it.

So anyways...  I have used Etude House Milky You One Step Cleansing Foam sometime last year.  What made me buy this was that, the EH store at SM  Lanang Premiere ran out of the Baking Powder facial foam at the time.  I decided buying this type because of the convenience of being a one step facial cleanser.  Hurray!

Etude House Milky You One Step Cleansing Foam in full size, about 150 ml.

What I found interesting:
There are two types of instructions on how to use Etude House Milky You One Step Cleansing Foam:

i.  With Makeup:  Disperse an ample amount on your palms and gently massage to every inch of your face, starting with the cheeks, nose and ending with the forehead. (Thus, the image instruction below ^o^)  The process will actually make the foam to be stiff, making it more effective in absorbing and removing all that gunk on your face.
ii.  With No Makeup:  Simply dispense an ample amount on your palms to create foam and gently lather on your face.  That simple!

Actual instructions, whether you're wearing makeup or not.

With makeup, start massaging from the cheeks, nose and end at the forehead.

Of course, it is recommended to use and rinse off with lukewarm water.

What I like:

• The consistency - Watery for a foam but lathers really well.
• Non-drying - , Whether or not you're wearing makeup, it still leaves your face moisturized,smooth and soft.  (Thanks to the milk!)
• Less is more - An ample amount means a small pea size and it lathers and foams so well.
• Affordable
• No breakouts from using this one!

What I don't like:

• None!

In a nutshell:

I definitely love this facial foam!  I got the sample size of this from a mini haul and it lasted me a month and a half.  The full size lasted me around six to eight months.  It's a practical buy. ^_^
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Buying again?
Yes!  (However, by the time that I finished the full-sized tube, the EH store didn't have this one and they got the Baking Powder one.  Talk about irony!  So, right now, I have the Baking Powder foam.  I could alternate with these two facial cleansers with no sweat.  Feeling lucky !^o^!)

How about you?  Have you tried Etude House Milky You One Step Cleansing Foam?  For the price, visit, Etude House Philippines website or their Facebook page.

Please do share how you find it.  Happy Mom's day again!  ^___^

Buy 1 Get 1 Sale at The Faceshop!

Hi guise!

Isn't summer so hot hot hot?! And it's hotter with all the SALEs goin' on.

One of my friends tagged me in Instagram with The Faceshop's month-long Buy 1 Get 1 Sale and I was extra ecstatic because my fave eye makeup, eyebrow makeup, is up for grabs with the offer. XD

The Faceshop Lovely me:ex Design My Eyebrow in 03 Black Brown

Actually, I don't really frequent Faceshop (I'm quite a fan of their competion XD), so I'm like on a foreign territory. I haven't tried their products yet but I adore their travel containers (sturdy and so cute ^_^). I just have read reviews of their beauty products online and tested some, like their tints, which are really pigmented. So this sale is a great opportunity for me to try some, especially their Lovely me:ex Design My Eyebrow.

I know I have promised a lot of my own findings. They're coming and please bear with me m(___)m. I assure you though that the Lovely me:ex Design My Eyebrow is pigmented. Well the real test would be for me to try it on. I promise to share my findings on that.

Aside from this great sale... I was also quite delighted with sales attendant who accommodated me.  After paying and before packing my purchases, she informed me that she may need to open the purchases to check if there are any defects.  She made sure that the pencils were not broken.  One of them was broken and she replaced it immediately.  Glad that she checked it for me.  In a way, it'll save me so much on the product.

The Buy 1 Get 1 Sale happens for this month.  They got other items on sale too, you can check their Facebook page or visit The Faceshop store now! :D

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My Finds from the SM's Members Only Sale!

I kinda forgot that today is SM's Members Only Sale!  So, if you're an SMAC holder, you get to enjoy 10% OFF your purchases.

I was really quite surprised when the cashier told me this and I paid less than what I expected to pay for these items!

What I got:

Palty Tsubaki Camellia Oil Hair Treatment - It's a leave-on treatment.  I believe it's the same thing that is included in Palty Hair Dyes.  I love their leave-on treatment!  It's light and not sticky.  It doesn't sting and a little goes a long way.

Belo Sun Expert sun block for face - I'm giving this a good try. :D

Maybelline Baby Lips SPF20 Lip Balm - My Mary Kay Satin Lips lip balm already ran out.  I'm giving this a good try as well.

How about you?  How much did you spend on the SM Members Only Sale? XD

Palty Hair Dye in Milk Tea Brown Review: I success at dyeing!

So last night, I dyed my hair with Palty Hair Dye in Milk Tea Brown.  This was my first time using a DIY hair dye in my entire life.  Prior to choosing Palty, I have considered getting a bubble hair dye from a well-known Korean brand.  To my unfortunate  or fortunate  luck, two branches that I went to didn't have the shade that I want at the time I decided that I want to buy.  And it was pricier than I expected so I reconsidered my options.  I finally decided getting Palty after reading many reviews about it again and it was a little cheaper than the Korean brand.

I wanted to dye my hair because I believe the lighter hair color makes me livelier and younger. ohohoohoh.  I have strong black hair and felt really bored about it already.  Imagine, 20+ years of strong, black hair!  That's why I had it colored last year and I want to maintain it.  It could be pretty expensive doing this in a salon on a quarterly basis so thank God for DIY hair products. :D

My hair color before,already uneven.

I came to know about Palty hair dye way back in 2011, when I was still working online.  I had a lot of chances getting to know this product and read about a lot of positive reviews about its effectivity.  I also read about some so-so and negative comments about it.  Nonetheless, I bought it because the positives outweight the negatives.

I got the Milk Tea Brown and was skeptical because the box showed a lighter result but there's a swatch at the box and shows the expected results depending on your current hair color.  If your hair has been bleached blonde before application, I bet you'll get the exact color on the box.  You can sport a Tsubasa Miyakawa look right away. :D

My result is the one on the top right.
Photo Credits to erikkajjang.  Click here for her demo and review!

My hair after, taken under fluorescent room lighting and sunny filter from the camera.

Since this product has been in the market for quite awhile,  there were a lot demos already out in many different blogs and vlogs.  Thank God for that I don't have to do a demo. :P

So in a nutshell,

What I Like:

• I found it really easy to do!  The box already came witrh English texts, compared to before that it only contained Japanese texts.  One had to strongly rely on the images and had to read or watch demos about it.
• It didn't sting!
• It evenly covered my hair!  Though, I have strong gray hairs that refused to change color.  I got the same effect when I had my hair colored at the salon.  At least, the ones on my bangs followed suit. :D
• It didn't dried out my hair.  While I was rinsing my hair, my hair wasn't  stiff at all to my surprise.  I was expecting it would be really stiff like broom hair but it wasn't.  I just shampooed twice and didn'r bother conditioning it. LOL  I put on the Tsubaki hair moisturizer that came along with it and voila!

What I don't like:

• The smell can be a little bothersome.  It was not pleasant for me but my Mom said that it was fine and didn't sting her nose. (Her olfactory nerves can be sensitive. XD)
• There was no cape.  This is no biggie but it would be nice to have a free cape don't you think?

Thank God that this product is now available in SM department and grocery stores and in Watsons.  I don't have to look it up in online stores anymore.  However, the shades are pretty limited so you may still want to look up online stores for other outrageous shades.

I really like what my hair had become, I might repurchase this shade again.  It only costs for Php 389.75 from the SM Lanang grocery store.  I'm pretty happy with my first experience with Palty Hair Dye. !^o^!

Achievement Unlocked 2014!

Hi Guise!

It really took me awhile to update my mundane 2015 wishlist.  I was kinda thinking that maybe I won't be updating it anymore or maybe I don't really have anything in mind to have in my possession anymore  Technically, my mundane wishlist is about the things that  I really want to have in my collection.  Mostly are books but I got some things that are worth investing such as must haves in one's closet, like the loafers that I really love!

I only got three (3) items last year.  I'm carrying over the ones that I wasn't able to get last year to this year.  Maybe modify the list a little.

I'm listing my 2015 list and I guess as of now I can say, they will be just novels for the moment.  If you want to check it out, check it on my pages above.

How about you?  Do you have your own 2015 wishlist?  Tell me all about it. :D

Great Finds from The Great Three-Day Sale

Today marks the last day of The Great Three Day Sale at SM Lanang Premier. Here are the stuff that I bought.



All stuff are for the BB and I wasn't able to get some for me. :( That's okay thought. These finds were prized really low. I was really confident going for a little spree.

Well, I hope some of the stores would still have their sale until this week. I saw some shoes that I'd really want to have. Crossing my fingers on that XD.

So, I guess, see you again Great Three-Day Sale!

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The Great 3 Day Sale 2015

Today marks the first day of The Great 3-Day Sale at SM Lanang Premier.  Get up to 70% off on great items.  Today's sale is ending in a little while but you can still enjoy longer hours tomorrow.  Shopping hours will be ON until midnight!

See you there!

A Steal from Terranova!

Hi guys! I miss you all and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I checked out Terranova at SM Lanang Premiere for a fitted jacket. I found this instead!



It's a brown braided faux leather belt. From Php495 to Php350, I think I got quite a steal!

Terranova at SM Lanang Premiere and other participating stores are currently on a Clearance Sale until the 11th. This is a great opportunity to take if you missed out on giving someone or yourself some holiday gift giving. ^_^

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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?