Product Review: Vice Cosmetics Little Ponies

     Great news to all the fans of Vice Cosmetics lipstick line, good vibes coming your way! Last March 23, 2019, new shades of Vice Cosmetics Little Ponies were launched and my lipstick loving heart can't contain the excitement and swatched the cutest lipsticks that I got hold of to date.

     Vice Cosmetics Little Ponies arrived in our doorstep yesterday and it made me say that “good things come in small packages” talaga. These lipsticks are soooo cute!!! The new shades scream good vibes, perfect for everyday wear and for all skin tones. So without further ado, sharing the swatches of Vice Cosmetics Little Ponies below :)

Product Review: Vice Cosmetics Little Ponies

Feature: Megan Beauty Products #MegandaSiMayMay Campaign

     Have you seen or heard of Megan Beauty products? The brand has been in the market for quite some time now. They are famous for their affordable yet effective skin care products that Filipinas love. I'm sure you've seen them in shelves at leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide but this time, you will love the brand more because they got a new endorser.

     The witty and down to earth actress, model, and singer MayMay Entrata is the newest face of Megan. She was introduced to media and bloggers last November in an intimate press event held in Quezon City. During the event, Maymay shared a lot of things including her skincare routine and Megan products she is using. More about Maymay Entrata and Megan Beauty products below :)

Feature: Megan Beauty Products #MegandaSiMayMay Campaign

Product Review: Natura Organics Lokal Matte Lipstick/ Supra Matte Liquid Lipstick

     As promised, here's a short review of Natura Organics Lipsticks in Lokal Matte and Supra Matte Liquid variants. They sent six shades housed in a classy bullet made of sturdy acrylic glass. The gold logo of the brand is beautifully stamped in the tube. Since the tube is transparent, I can easily see through it the pretty shades of red, pink and nude. These lipsticks are certified organic, cruelty-free, vegan, and made of natural ingredients.

     Natura Organics launches a newly formulated, highly pigmented lipstick collection called Lokal Matte, which is creamy matte texture, smells and tastes deliciously (banana, strawberry, and melon), blended with natural and organic oils and butter to keep lips moisturized and hydrated. The colors are also fantastic, ranging from a variety of nudes to the darkest plum. On the other hand, the liquid version of this is called Supra Matte Liquid. See the photos and swatches of both variants below :)

Product Review: Natura Organics Lokal Matte Lipstick/ Supra Matte Liquid Lipstick

Product Review: Shiseido The Collagen Powder

     And the search for the best or at least right collagen for me continues. When I say right, it only means the one that will give me the glow and youthful skin sans the plump cheeks. I love the effects of collagen in my skin but my round face looks rounder and adds volume to my chubby cheeks. I always feel like I'm gaining weight when taking collagen that's why the search is still on for me and for those who want glowing and supple skin minus the weight gain.

     Kudos to Shiseido for making collagen supplement easily accessible and readily available in all forms! From tablet, liquid, now in powder form. After roadtesting this product for 21 days, I can say that the powder form is also effective like Shiseido The Collagen Tablet but...

Product Review: Shiseido The Collagen Powder

Natura Organics Makeup

     One of the reasons why I started this blog is because of my love for organic skincare and one of the first organic brands that saved my skin from nasty breakouts was Natura Organics.  I was a problematic first-time mommy some 9 years ago because of my adult acne. After giving birth to my son Kenzo, pimples were popping all over my face and skin problems became a major concern.

     I experienced mild adult-onset acne two months after giving birth and my HG (holy grail) skincare products back then worsen my skin condition. I discovered organic skincare from international beauty bloggers sharing reviews on facial cleansers and toners. I was really intrigued that's why I did some research and to my surprise, there are a handful of local brands selling organic skin care products and one of them is Natural Organics. Surprise, surprise! From skin care, they are now into makeup that is certified vegan, 100% natural, and cruelty-free. More about Natura Organics Makeup Line after the jump.

Natura Organics Makeup Line

Feature: Strip It! DIY Hair Removal System

     Hello dearies! How's your summer so far? I'm sure that all of you are so excited to leave the city behind for a while for a dose of fun, relaxation, and discovery. Are you ready to show some skin and wear your summer ootd? I can feel the excitement but there's one thing that you need to check before heading to your destination- unwanted hair!

     I presume that some of you forgot about this department and it will be a last minute decision for hair removal. Going to a waxing salon a day before your trip may bring hassles and uncertainties. What if there are long queues or you cannot squeeze in some time because you are still busy packing and doing last minute errands before your trip? Worry no more, thanks to Strip It! for making hair removal a breeze.  Say goodbye to inconveniences going to salons for that much-needed hair removal. Stip It! is the secret weapon to silky, flawless, hair-free skin this summer. More about Strip It! DIY Hair Removal System after the jump.

Feature: Strip It! DIY Hair Removal System

Product Review: Vice Cosmetics Duo Finish Foundation

     "Ganda for all" means that no matter what gender, age, skin color and skin texture you have, you are beautiful! This is what Vice Cosmetics is all about- "Ganda for you, ganda for all". I've known Vice Cosmetic because of Vice Ganda, the co-owner of the brand and from beauty bloggers that I follow who made reviews about their products.

     Vice Cosmetics first launched a lipstick line that's been a crowd favorite then followed by blush powders Early this month, another "pasabog" hit the makeup industry when they introduced their duo finish foundation with a tagline #GandangYouNaYou. I was invited to the unveiling of this promising face powder last week where we swatched and tried it on the spot to prove their claims. Sharing my thoughts on the Vice Cosmetic Duo Finish Foundation and a short review below.

Product Review: Vice Cosmetics Duo Finish Foundation

Skin Rejuve Prestige Now Open

     I've been to different dermatology centers in the past five years and I'm surprised that this industry has bloomed with new innovations and services to offer the local clients as well as foreign visitors who are here in the country for medical tourism.

     Like last March, Skin Revuje opened its 10th branch in Bonifacio Global City. For those of you who have no idea of Skin Rejuve, they're a premier medical spa company with expertise in the handling of both noninvasive and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. Its team of service providers is composed of doctors experts in the field of aesthetic intervention and board-certified nurse. Sharing the highlights of the opening and blessing after the jump.

Skin Rejuve Prestige Now Open

Love Beauty and Planet 2019 Summer Collection

     Love beauty and want to save the planet one small act at a time? Yes, you can with the launch of Unilever's environment-friendly personal care brand- Love Beauty and Planet. The brand was introduced to the Philippine market last January and many were surprised because of the brand's one simple goal: whatever we do must be good for beauty and give a little love to the planet.

     This summer, the eco-beauty brand is introducing two new collections of hair care and body care products: the Coconut Oil and Ylang-Ylang collection, and the Coconut Water and Mimosa Flower collection. These are the yellow and blue bottle that will complete your summer personal care products that will remind us to show ourselves and the planet some love through #SmallActsOfSummerLove.

Love Beauty and Planet 2019 Summer Collection 

Get A Watsons Membership Card Now!

     Shopping for my everyday essentials will be incomplete without a trip to my favorite Watsons store branch. This is my go-to store for all things health and beauty. I buy most of my personal care products at Watsons and I'm so happy when they launched their own rewards card called WATSONS CARD.

    Upon receiving the card, I was ecstatic when I saw that members get more and will enjoy exclusive benefits on purchases at Watsons. Sharing 7 reasons why you should get yourself a Watsons Card below :)

 Get A Watsons Membership Card Now!

Feature: O.P.I. Mariah Carey Four Mini Holiday Hits and Ped Egg

     Hello dearies! It's been a while since I wrote a feature of nail polishes on my blog. Aside from lipsticks and eyeliner, I'm a huge fan of nail polishes and I'm regular at nail salons for my manicure and pedicure sessions.

     If I'm busy to have my so-called 'me time', I choose to paint my nails at home. I have a few nail polish collection both from local and imported brands. I presume that you have seen or heard the brands O.P.I, Orly, Essie, and China Glaze to name a few. These are the brands that nail polish addicts use in their nail of the day or nail of the week post/s in their social media sites. Speaking of the brand O.P.I, let me share with you a collection that you will love because they collaborated with Mariah Carey for O.P.I. Mariah Carey Four Mini Holiday Hits. 

Fashion Nail x O.P.I. Mariah Carey Four Mini Holiday Hits

Product Review: KB Rosehips Vitamin C

     It's a no brainer that we all need Vitamin C to boost our immune system. Vitamin C is one of the vitamins that we need to protect us from free radicals. We can get our daily dose from the food that we eat especially from fruits and vegetables that are rich in Vitamin C. Another option is from food supplements containing ascorbic acid or sodium ascorbate.

     Did you know that there are other forms of Vitamin C in the market today that can boost the immune system and beautify the skin at the same time? Yes, that's possible with Rosehip extract. I presume you've seen different skincare products containing rosehip extracts and its wonderful effects like brightening and toning. Rosehips now comes in a supplement form, thanks to KB Glutathione (Yumei Mise) for making the first rosehip capsule brand in the Philippines because taking vitamin c has never been this good. I already finished taking 1 box (100 capsules) of KB Rosehips that Cheska's Store sent me last year and sharing my thoughts after the jump.

Product Review: KB Rosehips Vitamin C

Product Review: Meiji Amino Collagen Powder 2018

     Hello dearies! Sharing my thoughts on the newest formulation of the infamous collagen brand- Meiji Amino Collagen Powder. If my memory serves me right, this is the 3rd time I'm going to review this collagen brand. I saw positive effects during the time I'm taking it that's why reviewing it again to see if it has the same results after finishing one can for a month.

     I have high hopes with Japanese supplements as they have the strictest standards when it comes to the manufacturing process. They are constantly innovating to meet the demands of the consumers that's why I think they reformulated again for the third time because their supplement has one flaw- the odor of the formulations before. The heavens have heard my woes and yes, I have the answer to the questions now- does Meiji Amino Collagen tastes fishy? Read my thought below :)

Product Review: Meiji Amino Collagen Powder 2018 

Feature: Althea Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist and Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser

     Althea ended the year 2018 with a bang! From makeup to skincare, they launched two new products that will surely entice your senses- Althea Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist and Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser. The first is a collaboration between Titi Kamal and Althea. 

Titi Kamal is an Indonesian actress and singer with a knack for fashion and style. Best identified by her luxuriously long black hair, she's a beauty icon that's captured the hearts of fans all across Southeast Asia.

     K-beauty fans will surely rejoice with this collaboration because if I'm not mistaken, only a handful of Korean brands offer cologne and perfume in the market. I have a collection of Western perfume and cologne brands and none from Asian brands. Althea is a K-Beauty online shopping destination and known to have produced their own line of cost-effective skin care products that why when I saw the pore purifying serum, I said to myself that it will be another keeper. More information about these new products below.

Feature: Althea Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist and Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser

DIY Fасіаl Mask

     A pretty fасе іѕ аlwауѕ the bіggеѕt соnсеrn for people mostly lаdіеѕ and оf соurѕе thе celebrities. Whіlе уоu may think mаnу оf thеm wіll рurѕuе the еxреnѕіvе treatment, mаnу оf thеm actually use DIY fасіаl mаѕks аt hоmе. DIY fасіаl mаѕkѕ are not only іnеxреnѕіvе, but thе majority оf thеm also аrе natural. Most of thеm аrе made from thе food аnd bеvеrаgеѕ that уоu eat аnd drіnk every dау! 

     With thе huѕtlе аnd bustle оf еvеrуdау lіfе, fіndіng the time to tаkе саrе of thе ѕkіn can sometimes bе a сhаllеngе. However, tаkіng thе tіmе tо enjoy tіmе tо oneself іѕ іmроrtаnt for stress rеlіеf аnd реасе оf mіnd. Spa trеаtmеntѕ tend to get ԛuіtе costly. You can easily recreate spa results by using organic cosmetics or homemade beauty masks. Thrоughоut thе соurѕе оf thіѕ аrtісlе, instructions оn hоw tо сrеаtе natural skin саrе treatments аt hоmе using bаѕіс pantry іngrеdіеntѕ will be provided. 

DIY Fасіаl Mask

Product Review: Mestiza The Healthy Skin Soap

     Here's a resounding YES for another soap review! If my memory serves me right, the last time I made a review was a year ago that's why I'm excited to share another brand that has been in the market for years now. I was intrigued because my Mama swears that it's effective on maintaining the tone and texture of her skin. She's 62 and doesn't look her age at all.

     Enter MESTIZA, a herbal soap that's been in the market for years now known to be more than just a whitening soap because it contains natural ingredients not only for whitening but for combating other skin concerns. MESTIZA is proudly Philippine made. Made from all-natural ingredients that promote healthy skin. The main ingredient is world-famous, and may probably even be considered 'superfood' - Virgin Coconut Oil and high-grade coconut oil. My thoughts after using Mestiza Prime Scarlet Rose variant below.

Product Review: Mestiza The Healthy Skin Soap

Product Review: Project Vanity x Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Life-Proof Eyebrow Gel

     For us girls, the expressions 'kilay is life' and 'brows on fleek' have a big impact on our daily lives. Achieving both may mean the world to us. Kidding aside, our brows give life to our face and without them, our face will be like Mona Lisa. Can you imagine yourself without eyebrows? I know it's sad that's why we are in constant search for a brow product that will give life to our brows.

     I have thin and almost non-existent brows and only a good brow product will give life to them. It’s true that I'm one of the ‘kilay is life’ girls when it comes to makeup because my brows give life to my face. I’ve tried a lot of brow products in the past and this is my first time to try a gel type that promises lifeproof, last-all-day hold in shades that compliments my Southeast Asian skin and hair color. Enter Project Vanity x Ellana Life-Proof Eyebrow Gel- a rising star in the eyebrow makeup department that can pass as a dupe of a high-end brand. More information, photos, and swatches of the product below.

Product Review: Project Vanity x Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Life-Proof Eyebrow Gel

Product Review: Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask

     One of the infamous ingredients when it comes to having soft and smooth skin is milk. I presume that once in your life someone had told you that drinking, applying, or even bathing with milk will give you baby smooth skin. I've also read that milk is one of Cleopatra's secret to having beautiful skin.

     Gone are the days that you have to buy cartons or boxes of milk just to create a skin care mixture containing casein protein. Althea Korea recently introduced the cream milk peel mask that aims to help moisturize skin in just 60 seconds. Enter Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask- a gentle peeling mask containing milk for a refreshed complexion. A self-bubbling clay-like texture that is suitable for combination skin types, enlarge pores, rough, sensitive skin that needs gentle exfoliation and dry skin that needs moisture even after peeling. My thoughts after using this for more than three weeks below.

Product Review: Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask

Jergens Holiday Glow Kit

     The cold air that I felt this morning is my sign that Christmas is near. This cool breeze also reminds me that it's time to upgrade my skincare essentials with more moisturizing products to prevent dryness. I have combination skin but cold weather tends to suck out all the moisture in my skin making my legs and arms flaky and itchy.

      Looks like Santa heard my wish of sporting a glowing skin this season. Jergens sent me a holiday kit that will take care of the dryness and give my skin all the moisture that it needs. It will be a pampering kind of holiday because they also include a satin rob and jade roller, yay! Want to have a glowing skin this holiday season? Check out the tips I listed below :)

Jergens Holiday Glow Kit

Watsons Look Good, Feel Great this Christmas

     Christmas is the season to look good, feel great that's why this Holiday, even Santa deserves to look good, feel great and to those who make everyone feels great this Christmas, you deserve to feel great too! It's so nice to know that everyone deserves to look good and feel great this holiday season :)

     Some of the best things about Christmas are the festive parties, reunions and get-togethers with our family, relatives, friends, and even those people we don’t often get to spend time with or see during the year. Whether it’s something big with all the festive decorations and gift-giving or something simple through a visit to the mall – parties, reunions, and get-togethers with our loved ones are something we look forward to every Christmas season because it’s a time for fun, love, appreciation, and sharing.

Watsons Look Good, Feel Great this Christmas