8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss

     Ever saw how your cosmetics bag never is by all accounts nearby when you truly require it? Bearing each supply in your stash appears a bit like needless excess, however, there are a couple of things that you can’t afford to miss. With such a variety of choices out there, its difficult to know precisely which beauty products you should spend your well-deserved money on. We take the mystery out of beauty shopping for you—here, a shortlist of your 8 most unquestionable requirements. 

     It's been an awesome year for beauty and cosmetics. For all intents and purposes, each cool cosmetics brand has advanced toward Manila, including lesser-known brands from Japan and Korea that are making their imprint on the nearby makeup scene by prudence of their leap forward innovations and eye-catching packaging. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss

Best Hair Care 

     Hair-coloring addicts can keep up sublimely tinted tresses with Phyto Gloss from the French herbal hair-care company. At the point when your locks begin to look dull, apply the color enhancing express treatment (plastic gloves are even included), which stores light-capturing colors that keep going for four to five shampoos. Your hair will look salon-new and gleaming immediately. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
Phyto's Secret De Nuit
image from: phyto.com

     

     Anybody with dry, damaged, brittle locks can use Phyto's Secret De Nuit, a hydrating, recovering night treatment that is out and out addictive. I utilize it as a brisk fix for frizzy hair and flyaways. Before going to sleep, I apply it on my lengths and finish and wake up with frizz free, delicate, supple hair that smells magnificent. 

Best DIY Gel Manicure 

     A gel nail manicure without the bother and well being hazards? Do it without anyone's help with Deborah Lippmann's Gel Lab System, which makes lasting, healthy nails achievable at home. Apply the Coat of Arms base coat, follow with two layers of your choice Deborah Lippmann polish (at this moment I'm loving the Wicked collection and Good Girl Gone Bad), then complete with the defensive Shining Armor topcoat. Voila, polished tips that last up to two weeks. 

8 Must-Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
Deborah Lippmann's Gel Lab System
image from: deborahlippmann.com

Best Eye and Lip Antiagers

     The licensed amino acid complex in La Prairie's Anti-Aging Eye and Lip Contour Cream plumps up wrinkles in the eye, lip, and nasolabial fold territories with an activity like "lipo-filling." The encased silver cooling wand equitably conveys the cream while alleviating skin. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
La Prairie's Anti-Aging Eye and Lip Contour Cream
image from: laprairie.com

     

     Incessant travellers like myself will love La Prairie's Anti-Aging Eye and Lip Perfection, a silver compact that houses two items: the brilliant eye gel on top has light diffusers to camouflage any indications of weariness, while marine and vegetal extracts do their anti aging magic; the lip ointment on the base has hyaluronic microspheres and a hydrating complex that makes even the most dry pucker feel smooth and satin like. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
La Prairie's Anti-Aging Eye and Lip Perfection
image from: laprairie.com

Best Eyeliners 

     Because of K-Palette 1Day Tattoo I utilize eyeliner each and every day. In case I'm surged I go for the Real Lasting Eye pencil, which is so natural to apply, smirch safe and normal looking. For exceptional events or when I have additional time I swing to the Real Lasting Eyeliner, which has taken all trepidation of fluid liner out of me. For a more natural look I utilize the smaller scale tip pen to draw the finest lines; when I need more dramatization or a cat's eye the normal Real Lasting Eyeliner is my magic wand! You can find all products from K-Palette and other beauty brands when you shop Beauty products from Luxola

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
K-Palette 1Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner
image from: luxola.com

Best Mattifier/Skin Groundwork 

     On oily days or after I've quite recently applied sunscreen, I utilize L'Occitane Sublime Essence Skin Perfector to right away refine and mattify my skin. White iris and angelica make pores look littler, even out the complexion, and leave skin hydrated and plumped, matte and smooth all the while. At the point when utilized before cosmetics it makes a superb skin primer also. Try it in conjunction with L'Occitane's Sublime Beauty Cream for best results. You can find L'Occitane products from Lazada Philippines . Shop from Lazada and when you use the Lazada Philippines vouchers you can save a huge amount of cash on your orders.

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
L'Occitane Sublime Essence Skin Perfector
image from ebay.com

Best Mascara 

     With their glittery metallic packing, Fairydrops Platinum Mascara (Waterproof or T2 Film Type), are ideal for gifting also. This zenith of mascara innovation contains Volume Up powder, wax, filaments and five sorts of treatment substance like jojoba seed oil and panthenol to embellish and repair lashes. The mark three-globule wand gets and extends each lash, bringing about a doll-like periphery that doesn't spread. After testing each mascara brand, I who was a mascara hater have turned into a mascara lover when Fairydrops came into my life. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
Fairydrops Platinum Mascara
image from: honeycolor.com

Best Facial Cleanser 

     Since my skin is drier I love La Mer's The Cleansing Lotion, a smooth emulsion sufficiently strong to remove eye cosmetics however so delicate it doesn't strip my skin of moisture. Also, such as everything La Mer, its improved with Miracle Broth supplements to sustain, saturate and stimulate skin. 

8 Must Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
La Mer The Cleansing Lotion
image from: cremedelamer

Best Sheer Lip Stick 

     Do you remember Black Honey? The raisin tone turned into a lippie wonder when its sheer mix of shades complimented the lips of each skin tone. Clinique's Almost Lipsticks proceed with the pattern with colors of each tint, from bare to pink to violet and red, and names like Flirty Honey and Luscious Honey. I likewise love Clinique's Chubby Sticks, hydrating lip blams with complementing shades.

8 Must-Buy Beauty Products You Can’t Afford to Miss
Clinique Chubby Sticks
image from: clinique.com

Have your Best Mani on your Big Day with Caronia Nail Polish

     Wedding bells are ringing! Your big day is just around the corner. Surely, you have been preparing and planning for months and are now ready for every scene on your most awaited day. You have certainly booked your makeup artist and stylist - but how about your favorite manicurist?

     With photos showing off your stunning rings and blooming bouquet, make sure to wear your best mani on your most special day! Complement your wedding accessories with picture perfect nails using Caronia White Rose, Platinum Special, or Silver Platinum for a simple yet elegant finish.

Have your Best Mani on your Big Day with Caronia Nail Polish
Caronia Nail Polish White Rose

Have your Best Mani on your Big Day with Caronia Nail Polish
Caronia Nail Polish Platinum Special

Have your Best Mani on your Big Day with Caronia Nail Polish
Caronia Nail Polish Silver Platinum

     Say I DO to Caronia’s complete Nail Care Regimen:

Cuticle Remover, Cuticle Sanitizer, and Nail Polish Remover

Have your Best Mani on your Big Day with Caronia Nail Polish
Caronia Nail Care Cuticle Remover, Nail Polish Remover, and Cuticle Sanitizer

Nail Hardener Base Coat, Fast Dry Top Coat, and Kwik Dry to complete your bridal look on this very special day.

Have your Best Mani on your Big Day with Caronia Nail Polish
Caronia Nail Care Kwik-dry, Fast-Dry Top Coat, Nail Hardener and Base Coat

Best Wishes to you and may you live happily ever after!

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Caronia Shades of Summer Nail Polish Collection

     Hello summer! Bright colors is in so it's time to sport pretty shades from head to toe :) Whether you are planning to tick out most on your travel bucket list or try out tons of activities this season, Caronia has the perfect color palette to complement your style. Summer is definitely the best time to have fun under the sun wearing pretty clothes, flip-flops, and colorful Nail Polish. 

Caronia Shades of Summer Nail Polish Collection
L-R: Summer Fling, Rainbow Tan, Sweet Surprise, Sun Kissed, On-the-Go, and First Crush

    Caronia brings out this year's Shades of Summer, six cool swatches from their wide selection of colors that will make you reminisce those summer memories. I made a simple swatch for you. Please, my apologies if some of the swatches are not that perfect. Been so busy lately and wasn't able to visit the nail salon to pamper my nails. So without further ado, here are the swatches :) You can use this post as a reference on what shade will make your outfit standout this summer.

Caronia Shades of Summer Nail Polish Collection
Clockwise: First Crush, Sun Kissed, On-the-Go, Rainbow Tan, Summer Fling, and Sweet Surprise

Here are the pretty shades that your nails can wear this summer:

Rainbow Tan 

• A frosted skintone tint that brightens up your toe nails. 
• I like this color because it's a semi-nude shade with a twist :)

Caronia Shades of Summer Nail Polish Collection
Caronia Nail Polish in Rainbow Tan

Sweet Surprise

• Your favorite yellow shade that will remind you of those sweet summer moments.
• This shade is a perfect nail accessory if you're going to a beach party. 

Caronia Shades of Summer Nail Polish Collection
Caronia Nail Polish in Sweet Surprise
My apologies for the Messy application on this shade :(

Summer Fling

• A coral red tone that brings back that first blush and summer love.
• This is a pretty alternative to reds which also looks chic on the nails.

Caronia Shades of Summer Nail Polish Collection
Caronia Nail Polish in Summer Fling

Sun Kissed

• A pumpkin orange glow that matches your wavy beach hair.
• I like this shade because it looks simple but a head turner at the beach.
• This color screams summerrr!

Caronia Shades of Summer Nail Polish Collection
Caronia Nail Polish in Sun Kissed

First Crush

• The flawless rich lilac hue that sets out your youthful vibe. 
• If you're attending a beach wedding, this will be your best bet from the collection.

Caronia Shades of Summer Nail Polish Collection
Caronia Nail Polish in First Crush

On-the-Go

• Aqua Green color that gives us an adventurous feeling to take on a new challenge.
• My favorite shade in the collection, simple, neat, and elegant.

Caronia Shades of Summer Nail Polish Collection
Caronia Nail Polish in On-the-Go

     Feel the breeze and make the most of this season. Get pretty nails with these summer colors you love and create colorful memories with Caronia Nail Polish!

Caronia Shades of Summer Nail Polish Collection

     Caronia by Vibelle Manufacturing Corporation is the pioneering and time-tested nail care brand for the hip and trendy. With over 72 colors in its collection, women are given more opportunities to express and channel their creativity. 

For more information and updates visit their website: http://caronia.com.ph 

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Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     Whenever I step inside any branch of Watsons Store, I'm always in a eureka moment! It's one of my favorite stores in the metro because of best deals and great finds under one roof. I've been a Watsons shopper ever since, I can't recall when was the exact year that both of my feet landed inside their store here in Fairview but from then on, my trip to Sm Malls and other malls where there is Watsons will not be complete if I will not pay a visit at their store.

     So when I was invited to shop with one of Watsons brand ambassador last week, I immediately said yes without hesitation. I was so excited to shop with Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes because I've heard lots of great things about her. She's nice inside and out. Truth be told she's really nice and approachable in person :) Dressed in a Watsons Store personnel uniform, Ms. Tessa introduced me to Watsons Label. She's a smart shopper that's why she highly recommends Watsons Label to all the shoppers. More details about this fun shopping event with Tessa Prieto-Valdes after the jump!

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign
Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes welcoming the shoppers inside Watsons SM Aura

     From personal care items, beauty essentials, and even medicine, Asia's leading personal care store now offers a wider variety of products under it's own label, giving shoppers the choice to save as much as 80 percent without compromising on quality. That's a big savings especially for a mother like me who wants to save money on everyday essentials.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes
Switch and Save with these Watsons Label products

     Watsons has irresistible deals that's why their campaign has caught the attention of several celebrities who made the Switch and Save including Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Patty Laurel, Iya Villana-Arellano and the newest switcher Christian Bautista.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes
Watsons Label Hand Soaps- available in gel and cream variants

     Since I'm a skin care junkie, the first products from the Watsons Label line that caught my attention was the hand soap, hand soaps! They offer a variety of hand soaps in a BOGO (Buy 1, Get 1) deal. It's amazing that they also have refills for each variant that's also in a buy 1 take 1 offer. I want to buy a pair from each variant, if you only knew me. I wash my hands more than 10 times a day at home. That's how OC I am, clean hands all the time!

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     Tessa Prieto- Valdes shared her bath essentials which include Watsons Strawberry and Yoghurt Cream Hand soap that effectively cleanses and protects hands from dryness, Watsons Scented Cream Body Wash with Goat's Milk to gently slough off dead skin cells and helps to hydrate and brighten the skin and Watsons Whitening Milk and Salt Scrub to help enhance the skin, and exfoliate dead skin cells.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     Tessa was a very energetic and informative sales attendant that day so I was persuaded by her words to switch to Watsons Label Hand soaps. These hand soaps smell so good! Not bad for the price since a 500 ml of scented hand soap costs 74.50 php. For less than 150 php, you'll get 2 500 ml bottles of cream or gel variant. What's great about the offer is that you can also mix and match the variants from the hand soap line.

     I also found out that to keep her skin looking healthy and protect it from free radical damage, Tessa relies on a couple of products from Watsons Generics. Watsons Glutathione to lighten skin and prevent skin darkening caused by UV exposure and Watsons Vitamin E to prevent eye disorders and help her avoid a number of diseases. 

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     Tessa is the second Switch and Save Ambassador who made a surprise visit to a Watsons Store. Watsons Label believes that with more value from hard-earned money spent on quality affordable products, every Filipino Gets more savings to enjoy other important things in life with their loved ones.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     To tell you honestly, I did not shop that day even if my hands were itching to place most of the Watsons Label products that was recommended by Tessa to me in my shopping basket. I have kept in my mind all the things she rave and the personal care products that she's truly using. So when I got home, I listed them down and last weekend I went to Watson's Fairview Terraces branch to shop, Switch and Save with Watsons Label products.

     The photo above shows my haul. I've included other brands that I'm already using here. They have great deals with other brands so I also bought them. Anyhoo, I'm so happy with my hauls! Total shopping damage spent was 2,000 php. I just forgot to include the hand soaps in this photo. I've hoarded and shared them with my sisters and in-laws. I've bought 6 bottles in different variants and 2 hand soap refills.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes
Watson's Generics Vitamin E, Watsons Generics Vitamin C, Watsons Invigorating Wet Tissue in Green Tea,  Watsons Loofah Pad, Watsons Milk and Salt Scrub with Collagen, Watson's Argan Oil Shampoo, Watsons Psyllium Fiber Powder in Calamansi Flavor

     Here are the Watsons Label products that I bought which gave me a big savings! As per Tessa's advice, the Watson's Generics Vitamin E prevents eye disorder and other disease so I need to have a box! I've also included Watsons Generics Vitamin C, Watsons Invigorating Wet Tissue in Green Tea scent which is their best-seller, Watsons Loofah Pad, Watsons Milk and Salt Scrub, also a fave of Tessa but my pick was the collagen variant. Watson's Argan Oil shampoo because I'm a sucker for anything natural and Watsons Psyllium Fiber out of curiosity because it's calamansi flavor.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     Drop by any Watsons stores now and enjoy more saving with the "Shop to Save" promo. Get a 300 coupon with a minimum single-purchase receipt of 1,500 php from the participating Watsons Label products and exclusive participating brands. Promo will run until May 20, 2015. I was not able to qualify for this promo but I'm happy that I got a pretty orange pouch FREEBIE!

To know more about Watsons and their exciting promos visit their website: 

http://www.watsons.com.ph/webph/Home.do

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Locycare Nail Gel Launch #BareThoseNails

     Can you #BareThoseNails? I presume the answer will not be a resounding yes but half yes, half maybe and mostly no. If you love painting your nails on a daily basis, I will not be surprised if you can't bare those nails. I'm sure that long time nail polish users are worrying about the state of their nails. Nail polishes look pretty in our nails but in the long run, it will take its toll not only in the nail bed but also on the surrounding parts like the cuticle and free edge.

     While putting on nail colors is aesthetically pleasing, have you ever thought how these products, from one application to another, may adversely affect the condition of your nail plates? Nail polishes contain chemicals that may affect the condition of your nails that's why proper care should be accompanied every time you opt to have your manicure and pedicure in at your favorite nail spa or at the comfort of your own home. Without proper care, unhealthy, dull and discolored nails will result and there are times can pose minor health risk. We don't want that to happen, right? So here's a great news for nail polish addicts! Galderma Philippines introduces Locycare Nail Gel. To know more about the product, click CONTINUE READING and join me as I #BareThoseNails!

Locycare Nail Gel Launch #BareThoseNails

Product Review: Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Nail Enamel- Photos and Swatches

     Hello dearies! If you're a long time reader of this blog, I presume you already know that I'm a stay-at-home-mom, I do household chores that's why I wash my hands more than 10 times a day. With that said, my manicure doesn't lasts long. Even if I use a premium nail polish, the edges tend to chip the next day. 

     I've tried gel nail polish thrice and it lasted for 5 days to a week. For a hands-on mom like me, gel nail polish is prolly the best bet for long-lasting manicure. There are 2 things why sometimes I veered away from gel nail polish aside from weekly trips to nail salon. First, the price of the service is a bit steep for a budget conscious individual like me. Lastly, if the gel polish started to chip, I need to go back to the salon and avail the gel polish removal service or I'll let my nails grow and get an uneven polish at the bottom part of my finger nails (lunula).

    I think the solution to my so called roller coaster nail polish love affair came to life when Revlon Philippines sent me their Colorstay Gel Envy Nail Enamel. The word 'gel envy' is intriguing. Be the judge and see if this nail polish collection from Revlon fits the bill. Click CONTINUE READING to see photos and swatches of these 8 pretty shades.

Product Review: Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Nail Enamel

Feature: French Tips Nail Parleur Fairview Terraces

     Hello all! I was invited by Sir Orgie, PR for Nail-a-holics for an afternoon of royal pampering experience at French Tips Nail Parleur Fairview Terraces three weeks ago. The nail salon is located at the 3rd level of the mall and it's my first time to visit a French themed salon that is also under the management of Nail-a-holics. What you see outside reflects the inside of French Tips Nail Parleur because the ambiance is different from other nail spa and salon themes that I have visited before. 

     The nail attendants were in a French painter like uniform and the music inside was very relaxing. It's more of classical baby! Don't be intimidated by the word "royal" because the price of their services are almost the same with other nail salons but I can say that the experience is worth paying for. To see more of French Tips Nail Parleur's interiors and the shades of nail polish that I've picked for my nail of the day, click CONTINUE READING :)

Feature: French Tips Nail Parleur Fairview Terraces

Posh Nails Whitening Manicure and Pedicure Powered by GlutaMAX Launch

     Exactly a week ago, I was invited to the launch of Posh Nails new Manicure and Pedicure service powered by GlutaMAX. I was very excited to attend the event because Posh Nails decided to have the launch of their new service in an afternoon of dancing. It's been ages since the last time I joined an aerobics class so when I heard that it will be Zumba dancing, I immediately said yes to the invitation.

     The theme of the Zumba party was throwback to the 80's and we were required to wear 80's outfit during the event. I really enjoyed the Zumba party, actually it's my first time to attend a Zumba event. It's an afternoon of 80's music and the dance moves really made me sweat it all out! So before I share with you Posh Nails Hand and Foot Spa's newest offering that will make your hands and feet pampered to a new level, click CONTINUE READING and smile!

Posh Nails New Manicure and Pedicure Powered by GlutaMAX Launch

NOTD: Ruby Wing

     Happy Monday dearies! Sharing with you another NOTD today with the most recent nail polish shade that I have on my toe nails. I already removed the nail polish on my finger nails last week because the edges started to chip. But before that happened, I was able to take photos so don't worry you'll still see my finger nails painted. I'm sure you already know the brand that I used in this nail of the day post because the title says Ruby Wing. It's a new brand of nail polish that changes its color outdoor. If I'm not mistaken, this brand of nail polish is exclusively available at Beauty and Butter Nails, Face and Art branches only. When I visited Beauty and Butter Fairview Terraces branch, I opted this brand since it's summer, I will see the color of my nail polish change whenever I'm out in the sun. I'm glad that I chose Ruby Wing nail polish- it makes my day bright and fun because the nail polish transforms into a new color and it's so cool! Excited to see the shades that I picked? I'll share both my manicure and pedicure color :) So click CONTINUE READING and smile!

NOTD: Neutrals

     Yay! As promised, here's another NOTD post. I'm so excited to share the colors that I picked during my visit to Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa last February with my sister. I think the shade that I chose is very timely for summer. Since it's scorching hot and seeing bold nail colors tend to hurt my eyes, I decided to paint my nails with neutrals. I know most of you choose neutral shades too and the more common shades are touch of tan and beige. Well, for you next neutrals may I suggest you add a touch of sophistication to your neutral shade nail polish. Why don't you try a neutral shade with purple or gray undertone? Oh before I forgot I also had my pedicure that day and chose another neutral shade that's very pretty. So without further ado here's my take on neutrals courtesy of O.P.I and Nail-a-holics Fisher Mall branch. Click CONTINUE READING to see what shades used :)

NOTD: Neutrals
O.P.I. Over the Taupe without flash