August 31, 2012

Mask of the Week: Elegant Pearl

Want instant bright skin?  Why not try Pearl!

TONYMOLY Natural Pulp Essence Sheet Mask Pearl
Natural Pulp Essence Sheet Mask made of 100% Pulp Fabric locks moisture on face and provides better absorption for skin for a longer period of time with its silky texture. Contains Pearl extract rich in Amino Acid to effectively help to keep the skin fully hydrated and healthy with no irritation.
Pearl is said to stimulate cell regeneration when topically applied and protects cells from free radicals. Pearl Powder has also been shown to enhance activity of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), a powerful antioxidant enzyme that scavenges free radicals and slows aging. Studies testing Pearl Powder’s ability to impact skin hydration demonstrated that it enhances the water-holding capacity of the skin.
~source: the international dermal institute
directions+ingredients+caution

Here's some directions from TONYMOLY
Directions
On perfectly cleansed and towel-dry skin, unfold the sheet mask and apply it on your face. Leave it on for about 15~20 mins. Remove the mask and gently pat the remaining solution left on the skin for better absorption. Recommended to use 2~3 times a week.
Cautions
For external use only. Do not apply to areas of the skin where sores, Eczema or dermatitis occur. Do not swallow and avoid contact with eyes or on skin which is sensitive to bandages or pad cloth. Discontinue usage and consult a dermatologist if signs of skin irritation and/or rash appear. Keep out of reach to children and store product away from direct sun exposure.

The mask sheet is thin yet strong so it doesn't tear up easily and with the 21ml of essence, it's almost translucent.   Since I put the mask first in the fridge before using, the feeling is refreshing and I didn't feel the stickiness of the mask which is by the way bearable (just massage your face for around 3 minutes and let the essence settle which takes approximately 30 minutes).  The result? Of course brighter skin!  Even if I washed my face the following morning, it still look bright, moisturize and supple well, except for my nose.  The mask didn't cover my whole nose (not just TonyMoly's but all the mask that I tried) so I'll just apply the excess essence in this area.

I guess if you have the means, it's better to use this mask every other day to keep your face looking brighter.

Thanks for reading.  Have a great weekend ahead.  Bye!

August 30, 2012

Let it Snoe,Let it Snoe, Let it Snoe

I am just so happy that Snoe granted my wish that their kiosk in Cinderella, Glorietta will also be on sale (hehehe, Thanks Snoe).  So here's what I got:
Snoe White Exfoliating Oatmeal Set
I got the set for P388 instead of P499 when individually purchased.  The set also comes in a cute travel pouch perfect of course for travelling and as a gift too.
Want to take part of their annual sale too?  Hurry you still have time to hoard.  Here's the list of the schedule of Snoe's sale and visit their facebook page here to know the items that are on sale!

Schedule of Sale:
Online & Shopinas-- Aug 1 -Aug 31
Festival Mall- Aug 10-17

SM Valenzuela- Aug 3- 5/ Aug 24-29
Shopwise Pacita - Aug 3-31
Robinsons dasma Aug 10-31
Market Market Aug 10-31
Robinsons galleria Aug 10-31
SM Center Las Pinas-Aug 28-30
Cinderella Glorietta- Aug 17-Sept 9
Festival mall Aug 10-17
SM Las Pinas- Aug 28-30

August 29, 2012

All the Way Down: August Empties

aloe gel, essential massage, lulur mandi body scrub, baby oil
Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel - another tub down and bought a new one with a new design and new price: from P220 to P295.  *sigh* it's getting expensive, I might not repurchased again.

Etude House Moistfull Essential Massage - I'm surprised that a small tub can last long.  15 applications from a 5ml product!

Purbasari Lulur Mandi - another tub down!  Good Job!

Human Heart Nature Baby Oil - this time it's from a bottle.  Let just leave this oil to the kid's, shall we?

Apple AC Therapy Sleeping Pack

Will an apple a day keeps a doctor away?
Baviphat Apple AC Theraphy Sleeping Pack
The official website of Bivaphat is in korean so I can't give you the exact description of this product but based on my research Baviphat Apple AC Theraphy Sleeping Pack is a wash off type mask recommended to those with troubled and sensitive skin type and with the various fruit acid the product contains, it helps in removing dead skin cells making the skin soft and brighter.
top+front+back+side with expiration date
Inside the apple~ish packaging is a small,very tiny spoon that I think is useless.  I guess I need to scoop at least 5 times and that's a waste of time so I usually just pour the sleeping pack in my hands.
inside the cute packaging with a tiny spoon
It's yellowish in color with a texture similar to a failed experiment of a person who for the first time tried to make an egg pudding out of desperation to have something sweet (^_^) meaning it's thick but still a little runny (in between emulsion and cream) and the smell reminds me of Nestea In Apple flavor.
the contents
How do I use this sleeping pack?  After washing and toning my face, I spend at least 7 minutes in spreading and massaging the pack on my face.  Next, I let the pack settle on my skin which takes around 8 minutes.  After this ritual, I usually feel that something watery is on my face yet when  I touch it it's not damped at all.  It's Magic.  My face is moisturize inside and out.

So what I hate about this product? Nothing!
What I love this sleeping pack? Nothing!

How about the magical moisturizing effect that I've mention?  Like the power of Cinderella's fairygodmother, the magic don't last long.  After washing in the morning, my face returns to it's former dry glory.

Overall, Baviphat Apple AC Therapy Sleeping Pack is a neutral product to me.  It doesn't improve the state of my sensitive dry skin nor heal my pimples but it also doesn't give me breakouts (which is good!).  Maybe this is just really for someone with troubled skin type.  Anyway I'll just use it as a massage cream every after two days.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

August 27, 2012

Yehey My Final Template

Hope that I can retain for a long time my current template.  I downloaded everything for free!  Thanks for the two blogs that I found who offers some free templates and buttons my blog turns out from

THIS:
TO THIS

Happy National Heroes Day my dear kababayans!

August 26, 2012

Template Change!

For the _nth time, I changed my template again.  This time I downloaded a template from this site http://thecutestblogontheblock.com/backgrounds/modern-spring-2-column-template

It's supposed to look like this but I guess the former background that I use is still in effect and I just don't know how to remove it.
*After 15 minutes, I figured out how to remove my former background yehey!

Mask of the Week: CO Q10 & Yogurt

Beauty Buffet is one of my favorite brand when it comes to facial mask.  Aside from it's affordable price,  Beauty Buffet also offers wide variety of flavors (flavors?).  This week I tried CO Q10 & Yogurt Facial Mask.
Indulge in a sumptuous feast for your skin.  This Beauty Buffet Mask's unique recipe is made up of Co Q10 to help firm skin & reduce fine lines,as well as Yogurt to help dissolve dead skin & minimise pores, and Glycine to help retain moisture.  It rejuvenates skin so that it appears more elastic and smooth with a radiant glow.   Natural botanical extracts - Algae, Aloe Vera and Cucumber also help to moisturis and nourish skin.
Like the green variant of Beauty Buffet mask, this is now one of my favorites as it's not sticky and heavy to the face.  Just thinking about firming the skin and reducing fine lines and dissolving dead skin and minimising pores together with retaining the moisture makes me think that this is the ultimate mask for me. 
description + usage
~thin facial mask~
Aside from reducing the fine lines part which I think will be achieve in a long run use, this mask did an amazing job to my face.  It instantly brightens and whitens my face making it soft, smooth and supple.  I'm actually thinking of cutting the next mask into pieces and use them into an eye mask to help my eyebags.
Put a little care though in handling the mask because it's thin it breaks easily.  Try not to pull and tug the mask when already in place.  But because it's thin and have just the right amount of essence, I can walk around the house with it as it sticks to the skin.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

August 21, 2012

Purbasari Lulur Mandi Whitening + Vit. E

Finally, my body recovered 90% from my allergy/skin asthma and continued to use some of my skincare products.  For my body I started to use again Purbasari

shot from the cap
Exfoliation is important in skincare routine as it removes dead skincells and reveal the newer skin. Exfoliation is achieved through either mechanical or chemical means.  This scrub is mechanical type.
Whitening extract & Vit. E for Soft White Skin.
Description:  Whitening + Vit. E Body Scrub.  Whitening Extract & Vit. E for Soft White Skin.  Squalene & Olive Oil as Moisturizers.
content
Usage:  As replacement of Bath Soap, scrub it all over your skin while it's dry.  The scrubs will remove impurities, dead skin & dirt.  Rinse with fresh water.  Frequent usage gives maximum effect.
creamy with generous amount of small transparent particles
I hate the smell of this scrub.  It's overpowering that it irritates not only my nose but also my brother's as well.  It is also hard to spread while the skin is dry so I always dampen my body first prior to using this.  What I like though is the instant effects it gives.  I really feel that it removes dead skin cells as it whitens my skin and leaving it smooth, soft and moisturize.  It's also very affordable at P70 for 100ml.  Not bad right?

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

TFS Event: Mr. Son Dae Sik Make-up Show

It's my first time to attend this kind of event and one of the things that I hate (I've imagined it beforehand ) is waiting.  The call time was 4:00 pm but the show started at 5:00 pm. I have other rants about the event but let's just focused on the good things.  I'm amazed that a person can look glamorous in (brace yourself) 10 minutes!!! Yep, Mr. Son Dae Sik made the skin preparation, elaborate explanation with matching jokes and the make-up in just 10 minutes.  Here are the products that he uses that is part of Mr. Son Dae Sik's collection in collaboration with TheFaceShop (or was it vice versa?).
from TFS Phils facebook
from Thefaceshop Phils
I have 1% knowledge about makeup but the THEFACESHOP Face It 1-TOUCH BLUSHER KIT got my attention as it instantly lifted and toned Ms. Mona Luna; the model of the event, cheek area.  I also learned that a meticulous and good skincare routine is very important in most koreans  as it gives the face a natural sheen so the first thing that  Mr. Son Dae Sik to Ms. Mona's face is put an ample amount of moisturizer.

Another thing to thank about events are the freebies.  Here's what TFS's treat for the attendees of the event, mine don't have a face mask though.
very cute and colorful box
and the freebies
Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

August 19, 2012

[YG ON AIR] 2NE1 X Jung Sungha "I LOVE YOU"

For me this is a chill out song. Happy Sunday everyone. Lyrics from http://www.kpoplyrics.net/2ne1-i-love-you-lyrics-english-romanized.html

English Translation:

When you feel like there’s no way out
Love is the only way
Only be good to me
Only always smile at me
I said oooh, don’t make me jealous
Oooh, don’t make me become obsessed
I’m still scared of love

August 17, 2012

TheFaceShop Diamond Shine Lipgloss


Crap, I'm having allergy/skin asthma and my whole body is itching.  But the main victim of this disease is my face: tiny circles are all over my face that I have to stop using any product that leads me to give my attention to this:
the face shop's Diamond Shine Lipgloss
front
back
I only have 3 makeup: bb cream, lip balm and this lipgloss.  I have bb creams which I got as freebies, lip balm for my dry lips and lipgloss that was given to me by a friend who got it as a prize from TFS last month promo which makes me think that she's my first ever sponsor (well technically not hahahaha.  I'm daydreaming).  Moving on...
doe-tip applicator
red-orange~ish in color
when spread
Well the name said..... so it's shiny because of the bits glitters on it and glossy because.....it's a lip gloss (hehehe, silly me).  I am not a fan of lip gloss, I like my lips to look natural and matted so I just use this for the sake of using it and also for it's funny, juicy taste which reminds me of a strawberry jelly donut which makes me lick my lips more than usual.  Anyway here's some pics (though this is weird for me) of my lips.  Be the judge!
my bare lips
with the diamond shine lipgloss
Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

August 10, 2012

Mask of the Week: Anti-Aging Facial Mask Lycopene Extract


You probably think I’m silly if I tell you that when I first use this mask, I thought the essence would be in red (hehehe) because of the tomato ingredient.
Watsons Anti-Aging Facial Mask Lycopene Extract

This specially formulated mask contains lycopene (naturally found in tomatoes) and gingko extracts. Rich in antioxidants, they help to protect your ski from environmental damage and the signs of aging. Leaves your skin silky smooth and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

~thick mask with 6 cuts and slits on the forehead, nose and chin area that fits perfectly on my face~

Although this mask leaves my face sticky, I still grab one whenever it’s available in Watsons. It makes my skin moisturize and silky smooth (not sure with the reducing fine lines part though) and it’s affordable too, cost P39 each with overflowing 30ml essence. I just splash some water on my face after using this mask to remove the stickiness. As for the excess essence, I use it on my feet.

Hope everyone is safe and survived the flooding here in the Philippines. Stay strong and pray, everything will be alright soon.

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

August 5, 2012

TonyMoly Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid

Want to remove dead skin cells, itchiness and bad smell from your feet?  Here's what you need:  Patience, Love for Waiting Game and TonyMoly Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid!
Removal of dead skin cells + itch relief + deodorizing + refreshment from fatigue
Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid is an upgraded dead cell exfoliation treatment for the foot.  With plant extracts that help in foot hygiene and itchiness, the Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid will make the skin of your foot supple by removing thick layers of dead skin cells and preventing them from building up.  And with components such as glycerin and betaine, along with aloe vera juice, an excellent skin moisturizer, the Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid will provide moisture and nourishment to your feet.  It also controls sweat and suppress odor.  It keeps the foot as smooth and soft as a baby's.
~kudos for the english instructions~
~Peeling Liquid + Foot Sheets~
Before starting to use this product make sure that you've done with all the things that should be done and have gathered all the things you need.  An hour and a half without doing anything will make the time slow down like forever.  Once you put the peeling liquid on your feet, the waiting game will officially start.
Used Ipod camera in the below photos so they're a bit blurry.
~my feet wrap in plastic socks for a short period of time of one and a half hours (you read it right, 1 hour + 30 minutes) ~ 
After washing your feet thoroughly, you have to wait 4 to 6 days before you can see the peeling effect.  Mine started on the 5th day
after 4 days, my feet started to peel
Warning!  Do not try to peel the skin off purposely.  Chances are you'll peel of the healthy instead of the dead ones and you'll get wounded or (trust me on this) the surface will not be as smooth compared with the skin that peeled naturally (I can't help it, I peeled some).

A little advise:  If you have calluses or corns on your feet, do not cut them just scrub them off.  I cut mine when I was in grade school and I'm still suffering the effect up too now.  Even the peeling liquid didn't completely removed the corns in my feet but they softened and it's easier for me to peel them.  I think even after 2 weeks the peeling liquid is still working as my corns/calluses are still somehow peeling.

Thank you to TonyMoly for this very effective product.  I will also try the Shiny Feet Peeling Liquid soon.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

August 1, 2012

Mask of the Week:Cucumber Essential Mask Sheet Pack

For the past 2 months, I never fail to use a face mask on a weekly  basis (although some use face mask on a daily basis, are you one of them?).  Anyway, I use sleeping pack instead almost every other day for economical reason.

And so I decided to have a new segement....segment???.  Okay not really a segment, but on a weekly basis, I will share /post the mask that I used for the week.

For this week, I tried TonyMoly's Cucumber Essential Mask Sheet Pack.
front"This essential mask sheet pack has been made with our new approach to create change in the ordinary mask packs sold today. This unique mask pack temporarily blocks air out from skin while efficiently transferring the necessary nutrients and moisture deep into the roots of skin. Applying this mask 3-4 times a week will help to fully nourish the skin and keep the skin constantly supple. Cucumber extracts nourish skin and make the skin look bright and clear. Also this mask pack calms the irritated skin and provides moisture the skin lacks. "
~all in Korean~
~illustration on how to use the mask~
Usage: Adhere to the face after facial wash for 15~20 mins. Remove gently and tap with hand on your face for absorption of product.
~blurry, used Ipod camera~
1.  no plastic around the mask 2.  soaking but not dripping wet 3.  thick and strong mask sheet 4.  a total of 9 cuts

I can't smell any cucumber on the essence or mask sheet, the scent is more on the powdery side.  Felt a tingling sensation on the nose and check area of my face and after 15 minutes the the mask started to dry out, I have to press it against my skin in order for it not to fall.  The essence is sticky and feels warm that I want to wash my face after removing the mask sheet.  But I don't want to waste the goodness of the essence so I just let it stay overnight.  The following morning my face feels well moisturize (although still a bit sticky) and looks healthy: bright, clear and supple.

It delivers it's purpose so I'll try this mask again and will just have to bear with the essence's stickiness (good thing it's tolerable that I have slept like a baby).

Till then. Bye!