And The Winner of Giveaway #3 is...

     Sorry for this delayed announcement. I know everyone's excited to know the winner of this giveaway. Thank you very much for joining dearies! I tallied 3925+ entries :D I will just make this quick. Drum roll please... and the winner is...

JENIFFER GANGAN

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     Hi Jeniffer, If you're reading now congratulations for winning the skin care loot. Please check your email dear and just reply asap with your shipping details. I still have 3 more giveaways this coming November so stay tuned :))) Till my next post!~

Watsons + SNOE Beauty Haul

     Hello there! Just a quick haul post for today. I asked Kenzo to watch Little Einsteins from the TV so I'm here typing faster than the usual because I told him this: mommy will borrow the laptop, count 1-10! Hehehe! So last weekend I went shopping to replenish my bath essentials and look what I found at Watsons, a charcoal toothbrush! My toothbrush brand is Colgate but the charcoal thing-y caught my attention so I decided to buy it and see what's the difference from the regular bristles. I ran out of conditioner and my plan was to try the Dove conditioner for color-treated hair. I haven't seen this variant before and I'm not sure if it's available here already. My cousin mentioned it to me a month ago. I tried looking for it at Watsons and Sm supermarket but I found none. My second option was Color Me Happy but it's OOS so my last resort was Pure Beauty Treatment Conditioner and it's my 2nd bottle now. 

Pure Beauty Treatment conditioner
Watsons Charcoal toothbrush

     Since I'm very busy lately and have no time to book for an appointment at my fave waxing salon, I just bought this hair removal paper and use the remaining Strip It wax that I won from a giveaway. I ran out of facial wipes and the aloe vera variant was OOS so I opted for the green tea instead.

Glam Works Hair Removal Paper
Purederm Makeup Cleansing Tissues in Green Tea

     Restocking my fave soaps from Snoe for the nth time, No.5 Vitamin C Rich Calamansi Beauty Bar and No. 10 The Special Black Bleaching Bar. Back to this soaps after finishing No.3 Special Kojic Glutathione Soap.

Vitamin C Rich Calamansi
The Special Black Bleaching Bar

     Will end my post here loves, stay safe and have a goodnight sleep :D Kenzo's time now :D

Good Times!~

Product Review: Snoe White Special Kojic and Glutathione Combo Beauty Bar

     Hi there! This will be a quick post for today. I'm squeezing in this review before doing mommy duties because Kenzo will be up in no time now and he'll be watching cartoons till sunrise on YT. 

     I really love Snoe! I'm using 3 variants of Snoe white beauty bar for more than 6 months now. I can say it's really effective especially in giving my skin the glow it needs. I'm currently using Vitamin C Rich Calamansi, Special Black Bleaching and Organic Green Papaya. I use them alternately depending on my mood or when I want to target specific problems in my face and body. Just click here, here and here if you want to read my reviews and see which one is my fave.

     Red is one of my favorite colors. That's why I got sold when I saw this variant of Snoe white soap at Cinderella, Sm Farview. Aside from the color, I'm sure that kojic-gluta combination is a must try. These 2 powerful whitening ingredients will surely give the boost that my skin needs- in the whitening department per se. Since I'm already fair, I want to even out some parts of my body that's always exposed to the heat of the sun. 

Snoe White Special Kojic and Glutathione Combo Beauty Bar
No.3 Special Kojic and Glutathione Combo Beauty Bar produces double whitening action of both high-grade Kojic and Glutathione. Inhibits melanin production to whiten skin blemishes and dark spots. Dries out, prevents pimples and helps remove blackheads. Thus, creating younger fairer skin.

Snoe White Special Kojic and Glutathione Combo Beauty Bar

size: 150g 

price: 139.75 php (Around $3.25)

place bought: Cinderella, Sm Fairview

instruction for use: wet skin, lather beauty bar and apply thoroughly. leave on skin for 2 minutes. expect a slight tingling or prickly sensation. rinse thoroughly. for best results use sunblock with spf30 after bathing.

Active Ingredients: High Kojic Content and L-Glutathione, Vegitol, Bearberry, Vitamin A, C, E, Grape Seed Extract, Goats Milk, AHA, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Songyi Mushroom, Papain Enzyme, Hyaluronic Acid, High Grade Coconut Oil

What I like:

• It's organic!
• Cute packaging 
• Doesn't melt fast.
• The scent is not overpowering.
• Exfoliates really well compared to other Snoe soaps that I've tried.
• There's a certain glow on my skin after use.
• Doesn't dry my skin.
• Easily accessible~ Cinderella Sm Fairview carries Snoe products now!!! Yay :D
• Affordable

What I don't like:

• No batch, manufacturing and expiry date. 

Will I repurchase? Yes!

Recommendation:
     I give this soap a 4.75/5 rating. Use the soap as instructed. Not to be used for sensitive skin. Always use sunblock with spf 30 or higher to protect your skin from the sun. There's 10 variants of Snoe white soaps to try and it's formulated to cater every skin need. I already tried and tested 4 of them and I'm sure that I'll be trying another variant soon. This soap is what I've used during my rest period from the special black bleaching bar. It's somehow milder and whitens gently. I highly recommend this soap, my skin loves it! 

     What SNOE variant you want to try?Share your thoughts! 

Good Times!~

OOTD: Denim and Chiffon

     I'm already getting the hang of taking outfit shot in public :D I found a new photographer in the presence of my younger brother ;P But this just came coincidentally since all the outfit shots he took was taken during his free time. If I'm saying that backlogs are piling up before (usually this goes with haul, product review and event posts) I think my backlogs are piling up again and this time for my outfit of the day. I'm a very shy and soft spoken person that's why I really feel uncomfortable taking pictures in public alone. I always want to take pictures in group or with my son and ze hubby. But now I can say that I'm slowly getting used to take my outfit shots alone anywhere :D

     Here's what I wore when I attended Kanebo's Radiant Beauty Makeup Workshop at Rustan's Makati last week. I preferred the morning sesh around 10 a.m. so that I can go home early and go straight to the dialysis center to look after my father. I had a great time during the workshop that I'll muse on my next post. For this outfit, I just decided to wear something that I think will look good on me but I'm not sure if they really "match". 

[CLOSED] Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's 1st Anniversary Giveaway #4: Hair Care

     Here's the last installment of Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's 1st Anniversary Giveaway. My apologies for the delay and I hope you'll still join. Please follow the instructions because I'm checking and validating your entries. Let's be fair to all :D 

     By the way, the winner of this giveaway has two options on how to claim the prize. This is for Metro Manila-based winner only ( I can ship it to you or we can meet-up). For provincial winner, I'll ship the prize :D If you didn't win on the previous giveaways, here's another chance. So what are you waiting for, join now!!!

     ***All the prizes shown below was purchased using my own money except The Body Shop Etc Lotion. I have 2 bottles of this that came from MOA's twitter promo. I'm giving this extra bottle because I also want to share my extra blessings :)***

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The Winner of 1st Anniversary Giveaway #2 Buttercup Necklace is...

     Hi dearies! I'm happy to announce the winner of Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's 1st Anniversary Giveaway #2 Buttercup Necklace. There were 34 readers who joined but as I validate the entries I discovered that some made double or even triple entries. I saw entries coming from one person using different names :( Sad to say, I need to delete all the invalid entries so that it'll be fair to all.

     I validated a total of 2,300 entries ^_^ Thank you so much for joining and supporting this giveaway. So without further ado, just scroll down and see if you're the lucky one :D

MARZS LUGTU

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     Congratulations Marzs! Wait for my email and please reply with your complete details asap. To those who didn't win, I still have two on-going giveaways just refer to the giveaway photo on  right side of this blog and click the image. It will direct you to the giveaway page :)

     Much love to Hazel Salcedo of Buttercup Accessories for sponsoring this giveaway. Thank you so much, Hazel! 

OOTD: Taken 2

     I was one of the lucky winner to Nuffnang PH's Preserving Mankind with Kojie.san Men blog contest. I won two tickets to the especial screening of Taken 2 last October 5, 2012 that was held at Shangrila Cineplex 1. Days before the said event, I was very clueless what to wear since I'm very lazy that week to dress up. I decided to wear something laid back with my old pair of jeans and a comfy shirt then just added a blazer so that my outfit will somehow look chic. 

Various Giveaway Winnings + COM

     Joining giveaways has been very exciting for me. I won numerous prizes from beauty products, skin care, clothing, and food gift certificates. I received different size of packages from small to medium pouch. Some prizes that I won were claimed directly from the person who hosted the giveaway or the office of the company giving the prize/s. Months ago, I received a big package and it's my first time to win a pair of shoes. 

Dance to the Beat of Your Dream Giveaway

http://itsmisskatey.blogspot.com/2012/08/dance-to-beat-of-your-dream-giveaway.html

Lulu Swing Shoes in Sway Pale Blue

     I can't believed that I was chosen as the Commenter of the Month from Ana Gonzales' Blog: The Fashionista Commuter. I really really love Ana's Blog! Her stories are the best :D I'm happy that I already met her twice. She's very humble and generous because this Manel's Passport Holder also includes discount coupons from Zalora, VNC and Beyond Yoga. 

http://www.anagonzales.com

Manels x Fashionista Commuter Passport Holder + Discount coupons

     Another addition to GC collection came from Bee. She just celebrated her birthday last September and her blog's 1st year anniversary. As a treat to her readers and followers, she hosted this giveaway:

Drinks are on me

http://beforeiturn25.blogspot.com/2012/10/drumrolls-please.html

 

300 php worth of gift certificates from Starbucks :D

     Yay! I can't wait to use my new pair of flats from Lulu Swing. Meanwhile, I'll be renewing my passport this month so my new passport holder will just have to wait for a while. I'll be attending a makeup workshop tomorrow and it's scheduled 10 am so I think this is the best time to use my Starbucks GCs. 

     Thank you very much ladies for these prizes :) I also want to thank Lulu Swing Shoes, Manels, ZaloraPH, VNC, Beyond Yoga and Starbucks.

     For more update, like them on Facebook and follow on Twitter: Lulu Swing Shoes, @lulu_swing; Manels, @marksig_manels; ZaloraPH, @ZALORAPH; VNC, Beyond Yoga and Starbucks Philippines

     Follow these blogs for your daily dose of beauty, skin care, fashion and random thoughts:

Behind the Bumbleebee Glasses, The Fashionista Commuter and Before I Turn 25

Good Times!~

Product Review: Skinfood Rose Cheek Chalk in Rose Peach

     Good morning guys! This review has been sitting on my blog bin for quite some time now. I think it's time to share my thoughts about this product after months of use. I also want to lessen my backlogs that's why I'm wide-awake till now editing some posts and watermarking photos. I mentioned on my previous posts that I'm a lip balm gal. Did I mentioned that I'm also a lip cheek tint addict? Well that was after graduating college. If my memory serves me right, I can't leave the house without my cheek tint on. I feel naked without it. But when my skin started breaking out badly, a year after graduation I stopped using cheek tints. I looked so sickly without it until I met bb creams that gave my skin a glow and healthy flush as if I'm wearing a blush.

     Even though I'm addicted to cheek tints before, I also tried using powder blush. My first powder blush was E.L.F. Natural Radiance in Glow. I love this blush to bits but the staying power was so so for my cheeks. I'm lemming for a NARS Orgasm blush but it's too pricey for a stay at home mom like me. I said to myself that I'll buy expensive makeups when I already have a stable job. 

     So when I was browsing and looking for a cheaper dupe or closer dupe of NARS Orgasm aside from E.L.F., I found this cute little blush from Skinfood's website but still the price was a bit steep for me that time. I waited for many many months and after some time I was lucky to be one of J's winner for her birthday giveaway. I won this set  and I'm very happy that this set also includes Benefit Cha Cha Tint that I will review on my next post. 

     This is the only cream to powder blush in my makeup stash right now. I think I need a backup cause I've already hit the pan but I'm still having second thoughts on what shade to choose. The shade of this is blush is #2 Rose Peach, I think shade #1 Rose Pink looks cute too. 

Skinfood Rose Cheek Chalk in Rose Peach
Containing moist, soft rosehip oil, this cream-type pearl blusher provides a sheer, gorgeous makeup finish. Its creamy texture allows for easy application, so it can be applied well over powder. A variety of contained pearls reflect light in different directions, creating the appearance of depth and radiance.

Skinfood Rose Cheek Chalk in Rose Peach
This blush comes with a puff applicator. J discarded the puff applicator and replaced it with this sponge.

Skinfood Rose Cheek Chalk in Rose Peach
Look ma, I already abused this blush XD

size: 4.5g

price: 400 php online (Around $7.00)

place bought:  J (The Little Cool Shop)

instruction for use: For a natural, vibrant look, pat gently onto cheek using fingers or contained puff, then finish with powder. For a cute look, after applying powder, pat gently onto center of cheeks using fingers or puff. 

ingredients: I cannot read the ingredients because it's in Korean text.

Skinfood Rose Cheek Chalk in Rose Peach
Swatch twice at the back of my hand, there's a bit of shimmer

Skinfood Rose Cheek Chalk in Rose Peach
On my cheek, sorry for the uneven application. I was in a hurry when I applied this blush

What I like:

• The most cost –effective blush that I’ve used. 
• The finish is matte even though it has a bit of shimmer.
• Easy to apply from cream to powder finish.
• Amazingly long lasting. More than 8 hours with no blush retouch and there’s still color to my cheeks. 
• Nice color payoff. 
• Pleasant fragrance. 

What I don't like:

• Very small tub.
• I guess the puff doesn't work because the seller replaced it with a sponge.

Will I repurchase? Yes, I want to try the rose pink shade.

Recommendation:

     I give this blush a 4.5/5 rating. I always use this blush when I go to events and when I go on a date with ze hubby. This blush looks good on photos too and very natural in person. I think the puff that comes with it was effin hard to use so substituting it with a sponge will do the job. I apply this on top of my powder foundation or after applying bb cream. 

     What's your favorite blush? Thanks for sharing! Have a great day ahead :D

Good Times!~

And the Winner of 1st Anniversary Giveaway #1 Makeup Loot is...

     My apologies for the delay of this announcement. I know ya'll excited to know who won the makeup loot. There were 130 readers who joined and I tallied a total of 6,000 plus entries. I validated the entries for three days and some entries were disqualified :( I hope that invalid entries will be less in my on-going and next giveaways. 

     Thank you so much for joining! Your responses to this giveaway was overwhelming and I'm so much inspired now to share more blessing. This means more giveaways to come :D

     I also want to thank the sponsor of this giveaway, my cousin Cherry Teruel who is currently based at Doha, Qatar right now. If you're reading this post, thank you very very much! You made this giveaway possible and I owe you one :) So without further adieu, the winner of Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's 1st Year Anniversary Giveaway #1 Makeup Loot is...

MARYKYUT ROSEY

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     Congratulations dear! Please wait for my email within the day and I hope you can reply the soonest so that I can ship your prize immediately :D Thank you for joining and supporting this humble blog. Hope you'll enjoy these babies. 

Good Times!~

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch

     Weeks ago, I was invited to the VIP launch of LOLITA- a new fragrance line from Beauty Elements Ventures incorporated (BEVi) makers of the very first kojic acid soap in the country Kojie San. I'm very excited when I received the e-vite from Paul, managing director of PMP Communications and also known as The PR Guy. I knew that the launch will be very special and grand because they'll be introducing their product endorser. I have no idea about their endorser since I rarely watch television programs nowadays. I've seen #MyrtleforLolita trended on Twitter days before the event but still have no clue who she was. 

     The grand launch was held at 55 Events Place Tomas Morato, Quezon City. I arrived there with fellow bloggers and never expected the venue's ohh so cute theme. This was the first event that I attended where I was really amazed with everything! 

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
The registration table with girls wearing Japanese inspired uniform ala Sailor Moon :D

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
This table presentation made me feel that I'm attending a debut, very girly with the heart- shaped balloons and those cute little flowers.

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
Yay for the food even if I'm always on a diet who can resists this pasta, chicken and fish fillet combo together with my favorite veggies on the side.

     The event started with a mini fashion show from selected audience who "stand out" that night. Actually, I was chosen by Bestie as one of the girls who will walk on stage but I'm very shy and nervous that night. My toes got blistered too and I feel so uncomfortable walking with my wedge. After the mini fashion show they introduced their product endorser Myrtle Sarrosa, the grand winner of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4. When she walked on stage and saw her pretty face on the screen, everyone was awed with her charming personality. 

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Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch

The most lovable Cosplayer in town is Lolita’s darling new endorser! Myrtle Sarrosa, fresh from her win from Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4, is the true embodiment of the Lolita girl. The 17-year-old’s charming personality and quick wit go hand-in-hand with the many playful sides she is known for. There is a Lolita scent for Myrtle’s every whim: audaciously floral with CALI, fresh and breezy with FANTASY, delicately warm with CHICK, tutti frutti with FAIRY, flirty femme with ROUGE, and simply saccharine with her favorite, COSPINK! Actress, host, recording artist… as this talented teen cutie keeps adding titles under her belt, Lolita will stay her BFF fragrance through it all!

     Sorry for the crappy and poor quality of my photos, I wasn't able to get near the stage because everyone's going gaga to see a glimpse of her while dancing. I can really say that her charm captivated our hearts specially the media and the press. After this short dance number the lovely host Ms. Janeena Chan together with Paul and Myrtle answered all the questions from the audience regarding Lolita-the newest line of fragrance from the makers of Kojie.san

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
Janeena Chan, Myrtle Sarrosa and Paul Chuapoco

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
Janeena and Paul

     Myrtle was the perfect endorser for Lolita and everyone agreed to that. With the different personality that each cologne represents, I'm sure that with Lolita you can say that I Stand Out!

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
Six scents of Lolita the will surely make you stand out!

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch

     The event was a successful one! I'm sure everyone enjoyed the night and went home with smiles on their faces. I'm very happy and lucky that I was invited, I felt like a teen attending a very sweet and girly birthday party for a night :D

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
With Paul, Thank you so much for inviting me :D
photo from Hazel's camera
thanks Hazel :D

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
With beauty bloggers: Kai, Jen, Hazel and Sai
photo from Hazel's camera
thanks Hazel :D

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
With Ana, Hazel and Denise
Nice seeing you girls
photo grabbed from Ana

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
Beauty and Fashion Bloggers Represent!!!
photo grabbed from Ana

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
I love this press kit :)

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
BEST in Press Kit :D

Myrtle Sarrosa for LOLITA Fragrance Grand Launch
Thank you for this loot!
Soo generous of you :D

     For more information and updates like Lolita on Facebook and Follow @Lolita_PH on Twitter

     Lolita is available in all Watsons, Mercury Drug, Robinsons Supermarket and Department Stores nationwide