Showing posts with label Sample Room. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sample Room. Show all posts

August 4, 2013

Bonding. Shopping. What???

So I'm supposed to write about my usual monthly stuff but I kinda umm...not remember what I composed in my head while riding the LRT (it's a train) last July 31, uggghh signs of aging.  Another sign of aging that runs in our family is shopping.  My siblings and I bond by eating either at a restaurant/fast food chain or in our backyard.  When I was in college here in Manila, the siblings I lived with would say "come on let's go to the mall" and the major thinking that we do is where to eat and not the stuff that we would buy.  Fast forward to 2013, my sister (the one that I also lived in when I was in college together with 2 of my brothers, I hope you still follow this short snippet of my life because I know I'm not good story teller) and I would go to the nearest mall to look for bargains.  My sister is a bargain hunter and I; on the other hand, is a great good inspector of damages so we kind of make great combo.

Okay so we haven't bought anything from Penshoppe but this is worth mentioning.  I saw this well made military jacket (I am kinda known in our department for having great cardigans and jackets) with a 50% off price tag.  It was the one that I've been looking for all my life.  It was perfect!  Well except for the size because it's a tiny bit smaller to me.  Unfortunately, it's the last piece so with a bitter and sour face I handed it to my sister and she like it too.  Fortunately, it's also too small for her bwahahahaha.  So there we left Penshoppe empty handed and off we go to Bayo.

my sister's finds, they look plain but they really look good when worn
Ahhhh, Bayo.  My sister knows me well because I always buy tops in Bayo when it's 50% off sale and so she knows that I can't resist not to buy.  As always, I picked stuff that are safe (neutral colors, plain cuts and style) and well remembering my past purchases, I also now considered the price (back then I just picked clothes that I like without looking at the price tag as long that a 50% off tag are on them and leaving the shop spending a lot because the ones I picked are too pricey).  Another unfortunate thing happen, the sizes (for the tops that I picked) in Bayo changed and I can't fit in a medium to large size anymore.  And that's my sister cue to enter the scene again.  She's a fashionista by heart, so she rummaged the racks again to see stuff for me.  She picked two, wore the first one that shows my shoulders (she always bug me to change my style to something a bit lively and fun) and said directly to her with a mean look that I hate it and would never ever ever forever  ever wear it.  Moving on to the next which is more of my style but with a mint green and orange/red color combo (not the usual colors of my tops).  It looks good on me and the cuff is so cute so I bought it immediately (but then again it's pricier than the ones that my sister got, ughhhhh).

and mine :) rebbit???  ahahaha
Oxygen is a brand that what we sisters is loving lately.  I hate the prints on women's tees so I always look in the men's section and the sizes in Oxygen fits me well so I got the makulit looking tee with animal hand gestures (I don't know how to call it).  It's not on sale but I like it very much (it reminds me of the the top that I saw from Forever21 with cross prints, by the time I'm ready to buy it's nowhere to be found).  And the skirt (top of the picture) is an evidence of my sister being a bargain hunter, she got it at 70% off and is way cheaper than any skirt with same quality and design in tiangges.

thanks Sample Room
o-ha with matching kiss mark pa
Oh I also got my package from Sample Room which is by the way getting better and better especially the delivery.  I got a lipstick for my sister, it looks red in the photo but it's actually in matte pinkish~etchos, I don't know what exact color it is.  And also got some Watsons shampoo, I'm slowly switching my hair products (cheaper but I do hope they work good).

hmmm switch?
Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

March 7, 2013

Shiseido White Lucent Sample Room Challenge

If you're a member of Sample Room then I assumed you also read the Sample Room blog.  If not then you are missing a lot my friend.  The February 21, 2013 entry got my attention not just because I got the Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serum+ and Power Brightening Mask but also because of the fact about the formation of melanin in a concentrated area (link can be found here).  I thought; and maybe others too, think of what most would call "freckles" are just a result of me being meztiza.  Well, after reading the blog entry it makes me realize that the spots on my face are actually melanin  concentrated in one area that signals that my skin is inflamed (I blame myself for not using sunscreen while under the heat of the sun and not taking care of my skin in my younger days).
From Sample Room:  My own samples of Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serm+  and Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask
Now back to the Shiseido products.  Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serm+ is superior anti-spot serum with an intensified power formulation exclusively created to diminish stubborn dark spots. Shiseido-exclusive Melano Sensor System++ now targets troubling spots by crushing melanin at its core and stopping the vicious cycle of dark-spot formation. Persistent spots are reduced and future pigmentation is prevented, to even out skin tone for perfectly radiant skin.  Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask on the other hand is An original whitening mask inspired by iontophoresis, a beauty treatment that saturates skin with a generous amount of whitening ingredients. Through the power of Ion Force Technology, the whitening ingredients are absorbed deep within the skin for highly effective results (read more about the product here).

Very promising products, right?  And so I accepted Sample Room's Shiseido White Lucent Skin Challenge! (Challenged Accepted!)

So for seven days, I religiously use Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serm+ day and night and on the seventh day I use the Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask.  Did the products help me battle the "freckles" and brighten my face.  Let me first tell you my seven days journey.

First day was the curious stage which means that I'm doing everything to use my 5, I mean 3 senses (tasting and hearing are not applicable of course).  The serum is milky white in color, has a liquidy consistency and smell almost nothing.  I have no problem with the color and smell and really glad about the consistency of the serum because my skin absorbs it quickly and doesn't leave a sticky feeling.  Moisturization is good that I skipped using a moisturizer.  I also noticed white particles sloughing of my face the first night that I use it.  I'm wondering (and hoping) if it's the dead skin cells.

Second day doesn't have much progress, I mean no product would give an instant result  but I noticed a little glow on my upper cheekbone ( a good sign).  Amazing how my face feels softer and smoother on the third day but found two new zits on my cheeks.  Hoping that it's just my skin adopting to the new product, I continued using the serum.

Glowing face, that's what I see in the mirror on the fourth day that it seemed like I just use a brightening mask.  So far so good except for a new zit anyway every zit on my face are gone on the fifth day and I'm beginning to see the lightening effect of the serum on my dark spots.

It's not mention that Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serm+ can make pores smaller but I just noticed that my pores are a little smaller.  Yes, it just a little effect but considering that I only used the product for six days, well that something amazing I guess.

Now the seventh day, the final and the "The Day" has finally come.  The day that I can finally use Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask which is so silky and so far has the best fit among the face mask that I tried and has abundant of milky essence that even 10 minutes has passed, the sheet mask didn't dry-up.  Also seventh day is the day to show some pictures because there is no better way to describe the final day than showing the proofs.
part of my face where most of my freckles are, what do you think?
It lighten, right.  Plus my pores are smaller than before.  I tried my best to pose in front of the camera the exact same way as before but I can't but don't worry, aside from resizing and collaging I didn't edit anything.

pores visibly smaller and a little brighter
In the picture my face looks a little brighter but in person my face is glowing.  The effect stays even when I already sleep or wash my face and more softer and smoother too.

What you think?

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

February 26, 2013

Packages everywhere: Sample Room & Shiseido with a Challenge

I am now a little thankful for being nocturnal because I am one of the lucky few who got the Shisheido samples from Sample Room (shouts here).

Sampleroommates are so fast in checking out because in minutes after first release, Shiseido samples' already  went out of stock.  I got mine on the second wave (an hour after the first) and I almost didn't get the last sample set (just a matter of seconds) just like the first time (I'm on the last stage of confirming my order when suddenly the items got out of stock).  Heavens heard my cry and got a sample set in the end (Thanks Very Much!)

So here's the Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targetting Serum+ and Power Brightening Mask.
Look at how great the packaging of Shiseido even if they are just samples
Aside from having this awesome samples (Sample Room saved me from spending thousands of bucks), Sample Room is also giving it's members a chance to win a full size of Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targetting Serum+ by hosting a challenge.  I'm reading the mechanics and I think I'm eligible to join even if I use my real name plus The Certified Latebloomer blog but I have to show my face so I'm still thinking.  Anyway, for those who wanted to join, you can find the mechanics here.

Oh, included also in my order is this facial wipe from Celeteque.
Celeteque DermoScience+ Make-Up Remover Cleansing Facial Wipes

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

February 10, 2013

Packages everywhere: Sample Room for the Second Time Around

It's the first time that items are not immediately out of stock from Sample Room, so what to do? Order! I used the points of my nephew (take note: his already at a legal age which makes me think really old even if I'm just in my 20's).  I like the Pevonia facial scrub and ordered a fragrance for my nephew and there's still 20 points left so I also ordered a soap.
Sample Room's cute paperbag with the cute pink sticker at the back
I got full sizes the first time that I order from Sample Room I kind of expecting their samples are good for at least a week but to my surprise:
Pevonia Botanica Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser
United Colors of Benetton Let's Move for Men
Mir & Ryvi Lightening Papaya Soap
Ahahaha these items are sooooooooooo tiny!  Well the full sizes of these products are quite expensive so P100 for these kiddos are okay.  My nephew was hesitant at first to try the fragrance thinking that it's for women but then 2 spritz changed his mind.
cap is the same size with my thumbnail
 The Pevonia Botanica Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser is the one that I really like.  Hope that Sample Room would restock and offer maybe a 10ml tube?
the smaller package is the one from Sample Room
Yes, there's another package (and another one that is in customs and I'm expecting another one next weekend and another bigger package on March) and look I used my blogger name (。◕‿◕。).

Love packages!!! How about you, do you feel excited too when opening a package ♥‿♥?

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

December 17, 2012

Not just goodies: It's Sample Room Goodies!

Ohhh, I love popping bubble wraps.  It's a simple pleasure that i enjoy.  And when there's bubble wraps, there's a package that contains goodies.  And the package that I received last December 14, 2012 (very specific hehehe) is extra special because it's from Sample Room.
So thoughtful of Sample Room to put it in a very nice paper bag and the products are bubble wrapped
Love the details!
I'm so surprised to have my package right in my doorstep because I ordered the items December 13, 2012. So so so fasr and the reason why it's special because I only paid the delivery charge of P100 and got 2 full size product for ...FREE!!!!
Thank you Celeteque!
I actually wanted the Kielhs' and Shu Uemura but who's complaining when I got the products up there for free?

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

November 20, 2012

Boxes in the Philippines

Here are the subscription boxes that are currently available in the Philippines that might interest you.  I'm thinking of getting one for the sake of having a monthly surprise but I think it's more economical for me to get a tiny sample of what I really want.
Anyway, here are the boxes!

GLAMOURBOX
photo from Glamourbox website

Official Website:  http://www.glamourbox.ph
Founded:  August, 2012
Email:  info@glamourbox.ph
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GlamourboxPH
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/GlamourboxPH/
How it works:
photo from Glamourbox website

SALADBOX
photo from Saladbox website

Official Website:  http://saladbox.com.ph
Founded:  February, 2011
Email:  info@shopsaladbox.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/shopsaladbox
Twitter:  http://twitter.com/shopsaladbox
How it works:
photo from Saladbox website

BDJ BOX
photo from BDJ website

Official Website: http://bdjbox.com
Founded:  October, 2012
Email:  through BDJ's website at http://bdjbox.com/contact.php
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bdjbox
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BDJBox
How it works:
photo from BDJ website

SAMPLE ROOM
photo from Sample Room website 

Official Website: http://sampleroom.ph/
Founded:  2012
Email:  marketing@sampleroom.ph
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sampleroomph
Twitter:  http://twitter.com/sampleroomph/
How it works:
photo from Sample Room website 
That's all for now.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!