Product Review: Banish Starter Kit

     I've suffered from adult acne when I was in college. I went to the dermatologist and beauty clinics to seek help but the medications and procedures gave temporary solutions. Fast forward today, I only get pimples every time of the month. I guess it's because I'm taking birth control pills and that prevents my face from breaking out. But I still have small acne scars, blemishes, big pores, and other imperfections that was brought by my adult acne years ago.

     I know it's disappointing and frustrating to have an acne. It's a battle that adolescents and even adults face once in their life. It lowers self-esteem that's why finding the right solution to combat them is a must. I don't have perfect skin- I still get pimples every now and then plus there are still blemishes on my face. Months ago, I received an email from Banish and the word "natural skin care line" stirred the interest in me because I'm an avid fan or natural and organic products since time immemorial. Let me present to you BANISH- a product line that gets to the root of problems, not just to cover them up temporarily. Use fresh natural ingredients, sourced from the West Coast of United States and aims to focus on the internal rather than external healing. Full review details of the Banish Starter Kit after the jump!

Product Review: Banish Starter Kit

Product Review: Natura Organics Cosmetic Tools Shampoo

     Sharing with you a quick review of Natura Organics Cosmetic Tools Shampoo that I've been using for months now to clean my makeup brushes. I only use three brushes to date that's why cleaning is easy as long as I have a buddy that will make the bristles squeaky clean in just 1-2-3!

     I wash my brushes using Natura Organics Cosmetic Tools Shampoo weekly. This product was sent to me last year and I'm so happy that the shampoo/cleanser is just halfway through the bottle. I also love the fact that this product is made by my Natura Organics- my trusted brand when it comes to natural, vegan, and organic beauty products. More details on this promising brush cleanser below :)

Product Review: Natura Organics Cosmetic Tools Shampoo

Beautiful Feet with Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

     There are times that I veered away from wearing heels and stilettos because I don't have the courage to show my feet especially my heels. My mother likes to collect sexy foot wear and she always insists to me that I need to have a break from wearing closed shoes once in a while. Aside from the fact that I have very sensitive feet, I have a boring shoe-life if that's the right term for someone who always wear sneakers, flats, and flip flops rather than heels or wedges if there's an important event in her life. I confessed that it's a pain to wear those killer stilettos and chunky heels, aside from the discomfort I'm also conscious of how my feet looks like. Is it dry and full of calluses? 

     Fast forward today, I'm so happy and truly amazed that revolutionary product that saves time, effort, and money was invented. This electronic foot file gives beautiful feet in one switch! Two months ago, I cringed on wearing wedges and heels because I'm afraid to show off my feet but now I'm super satisfied with the results. I can wear sexy foot wear and enjoy dressing up from day to night. Fear of formal attire no more! Gone are the days that I'd skip attending events because I'm shy to show off my feet. Now, nothings holding me back. I can bare my beautiful feet in just one switch! Why use Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi? Read more below :)

Beautiful Feet with Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

     An electronic foot file that gently buffs away hard skin in just moments leaving you with beautifully smooth feet. The electronic foot file is sold for P1,685 (batteries included) and the refill costs P550 (2 replacement roller heads). These amazing product is available in selected Watsons Stores.

Beautiful Feet with Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

     I've been using this electronic foot file every week and after two months of weekly usage, here are the three (3) important benefits that I've observed:

1. Beautiful, smooth skin after 1 use
2. Specially-designed Micralumina roller head for effective yet gentle removal of hard skin
3. Ergonomically shaped soft-touch handle

How to use:

4 Simple Steps to Beautiful, Smooth Feet

Step 1: Clean feet and prepare device

Step 2: Switch and roll on

Step 3: Continue until feet feels smooth

Step 4: Rinse and apply cream 

Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Here are the things that I love about the product:

• Easy to grip and soft- touch. 
• Replaceable head that can be washed/rinsed.
• The curved roller head is specially designed to roll alone as it uses batteries.
• Say goodbye to cuts since it has no blade and sharp objects.
• It’s easy and ready to use. More convenient than manual filing.
• The result is instant! See it after 1 use.
• Makes feet feel soft and smooth after use.
• Buffs away hard skin in minutes.
• Long lasting micro-abrasive particles for continuous filing results
• Removes hard skin easily without the effort of scrubbing.

How to Clean:

     The Scholl Velvet Smooth Electronic Foot File is not waterproof. Detach and wash the roller head to clean the surface.

Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

1. Turn the unit off.

2. Remove the roller from the unit by pressing the eject button on the side of the unit and gently pulling the roller away from the unit.

3. Rinse the roller head under the tap.

4. Clean the body of the unit with a clean damp cloth.

5. Dry both the roller head and main unit with a clean dry cloth.

6. Replace the roller and the protective cover.

Beautiful Feet with Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Any kind of footwear, you'll have beautiful feet in one switch!

     Because I have beautiful feet in no time, I can wear any kind of foot wear from day to night. I attend more than one event in a day and there are events that require dress code. There are events where it's okay to wear casual outfit: jeans+ shirt+ sneakers will do. Then another event requires cocktail dress. So I need to switch from casual wear to a more formal ensemble. The outfit? Sexy dress + wedge/heels or killer stilettos. I need not to worry about these transformations because with weekly use of Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi, I can bare my footsies anytime, anywhere!

For more information about Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

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Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

     Hello dearies! I’m sure you’ve seen my review post on Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi. It’s an amazing product that has short and long-term use benefits. I’ve summed up my experience on my first post, now I want to give you more details about this baby.

     If you’re a busy individual, you should have this product handy. Don’t worry about time and hassles of going to nail salons because if you have this, enjoy the great results at the comfort of your own home. Beautiful feet made easy because you’ll have a beautiful, smooth skin after 1 use. The specially-designed Micralumina roller head is effective yet gentle on removal of hard skin. To know more about the product just scroll down dearies!

Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Product Benefits:

• Beautiful, smooth skin after 1 use
• Specially-designed Micralumina roller head for effective yet gentle removal of hard skin
• Ergonomically shaped soft-touch handle
• Advantages of using Scholl Velvet Smooth vs. going to the spa and using a manual foot file:
• Monetary savings (at least 80% from foot spa sessions)
• Convenience (removes hard skin in minutes and ready to use on dry (not wet) skin 
• Hygiene (washable and replaceable roller head)
• Accessible (readily available at selected Watsons Store)

How to use:

4 Simple Steps to Beautiful, Smooth Feet

Step 1: Clean feet and prepare device

Step 2: Switch and roll on

Step 3: Continue until feet feels smooth

Step 4: Rinse and apply cream 

Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Here are the things that I love about the product:

• Easy to grip and soft- touch. 
• Replaceable head that can be washed/rinsed.
• The curved roller head is specially designed to roll alone as it uses batteries.
• Say goodbye to cuts since it has no blade and sharp objects.
• It’s easy and ready to use. More convenient than manual filing.
• The result is instant! See it after 1 use.
• Makes feet feel softand smooth after use.
• Makes feet feel smoother (than before use).
• Buffs away hard skin in minutes.
• Long lasting micro-abrasive particles for continuous filing results
• Removes hard skin easily without the effort of scrubbing.

Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

How to Clean:

     The Scholl Velvet Smooth Electronic Foot File is not waterproof. Detach and wash the roller head to clean the surface.

Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

1. Turn the unit off.

2. Remove the roller from the unit by pressing the eject button on the side of the unit and gently pulling the roller away from the unit.

3. Rinse the roller head under the tap.

4. Clean the body of the unit with a clean damp cloth.

5. Dry both the roller head and main unit with a clean dry cloth.

6. Replace the roller and the protective cover.

For more information about Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Like them on Facebook: Scholl Philippines

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Product Review: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

     Hello dearies! I'm excited to share with you this new product innovation that will make your feet beautiful in less than 5 minutes. The result is instant and after first use, you will see and feel the difference. You can bare your beautiful feet after 1 use.

     Do you love going to nail salon and have your foot spa and pedicure done twice a month? If yes, what are the no-no's that you've experienced before in your foot spa sesh? I presume that the list of not so good experiences include long queues, heavy-handed spa attendants, an accidental cut from the manual callus file, a tad expensive service, and time. If you're so busy, I'm sure that you'll just opt to have home service foot spa but not all nail salons in the metro cater to this kind of service. Fret not, I have a good news- introducing Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi :) This product can give all the benefits that you get your regular foot spa session at the comforts of your home! At first I was hesitant that it will give me a soft and smooth skin in an instant but after my first try, I'm impressed! Scroll down to see why you should have this product at home :)

Product Review: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

     An electronic foot file that gently buffs away hard skin in just moments leaving you with beautifully smooth feet.

Product Review: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Benefits:

• Beautiful, smooth skin after 1 use.
• Specially-designed Micralumina roller head for effective yet gentle removal of hard skin. 
• Ergonomically shaped soft-touch handle. 

Advantages of using Scholl Velvet Smooth vs. going to the spa and using a manual foot file:

• Monetary savings (at least 80% from foot spa sessions).
• Convenient to use as it removes hard skin in minutes. 
• Ready to use on dry (not wet) skin. 
• Hygienic because it is washable and comes with a replaceable roller head.

Product Review: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

size:  1 Electronic Foot File with batteries

price: 1,685 php Electronic Foot File (batteries included) / (Around $37.13+)

550 php Refill (2 replacement roller heads) / (Around $12.20+)

place bought: Free

Available in selected Watsons Stores

instructions for use:

4 Simple Steps to Beautiful, Smooth Feet 

Step 1: Clean feet and prepare device 

Step 2: Switch and roll on 

Step 3: Continue until feet feels smooth 

Step 4: Rinse and apply cream 

made of: Specially-designed Micralumina roller head for effective yet gentle removal of hard skin

Product Review: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Photo above: Right foot with callus and a semi-cracked heel
Photo below: After using Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi, the calluses are literally removed and the cracks are barely seen. Photo taken using my O+ 8.92 smartphone. No filter. 

What I like:

• The price is affordable if I'll do the math it saves at least 80% from foot spa sessions.
• Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi's ergonomically shaped soft-touch handle makes it easy to use.
• It is battery operated no need for manual scrubbing. Just push the button and voila, let the specially designed rolling surface do the job!
• It is easy to use.
• No blade, cutting, and other sharp materials so it's safe and ready to use.
• The product can be used immediately, no other tasking procedure required. 
• The head can be replaced with a new roller head. Talk about convenience of refills!
• After using the file, there's an instant result.
• My feet feel soft and smooth to touch.
• The calluses that I got from wearing rubber slippers are not that visible after one use of Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi.
• Removes hard skin without damaging my normal thin skin. I have thin skin and there's a time where one of my foot spa sessions gone wrong. The attendant over-scrubbed the callus on the lateral plantar section. 
• I'm impressed that it also blurs out or can lessen the wrinkled areas on the sole of my feet.

What I don't like:

• None so far!

Will I repurchase? Yes, it's in the realm of possibility. This is a perfect gift this Christmas to foot spa fanatic friends and relatives.

Recommendation:
     I give this a 4.5/5 rating. I highly recommend this product if you love having pedicure sesh twice a month and if you're the type of individual who is always on the go. This will perfectly fit your busy schedule. The convenience of having this product can save you time and hassles from going to nail spa and salon.

     No need to wait for long queues just to get a foot spa and pedicure in nail salons.. Just turn on the button and you're just a couple of minutes away to having a beautiful feet that you can bare anytime, anywhere! 

For more information about Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi, please refer to instructions on pack:

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Runtastic is now available at Lazada.com.ph

     I noticed that Filipinos are becoming more conscious with regards to their physical appearance. The new motto for women who wants to achieve a sexy physique is "Strong is the new sexy". Fitness and healthy living can be achieved by eating clean, regular exercise and less stress. Since more and more are going to the gym or investing their money in exercise equipment, a new gym/sports/running buddy arrived in here in our country recently.

     Runtastic – the world’s largest wearable brand and a leader in the digital health and fitness has now arrived in the Philippines. Runtastic products will be exclusively available online at Lazada.com.ph/runtastic. And the best part of this is that you can purchase any Runtastic items with the same ease and convenience of online shopping through Lazada.com.ph. Shop Runtastic products with your smartphones via the Lazada Mobile App both available in Appstore and Google Play. You also have the ease and confidence of buying Runtastic products with Lazada.com.ph’s Cash-on-Delivery payment option as well as its Free Nationwide Delivery Service for purchases above PhP 1,000.00.

Runtastic is now available at Lazada.com.ph

Best Beauty Deals from Lazada Philippines

     I've been hooked with online shopping lately, it's effortless and convenient for me at the same time. Thanks to Lazada because from the time I started shopping at their website, I always get 100% customer satisfaction and if there's a fuss, the problem will be solved immediately. There are so many things and assortments in Lazada's website. From gadgets, appliances, health and beauty products, name it and most likely they have it in a very affordable price. Speaking of beauty, here's a list of beauty must-haves that will make you fab this season!

     Whether it’s a random night-out or a week away with your bae, make sure that you are selfie-ready and score extra points of getting noticed everywhere you go. This time, you can shop anywhere you are – effortless and risk-free with Lazada.com.ph! Simply download the Lazada mobile app on iOSAppstore or Google Play and you are on your way to find the best beauty deals and get your beauty game on! If you are the desktop kind of gal, you can always score these hottest beauty finds simply by logging into www.lazada.com.ph/shop-health-beauty/ Click CONTINUE READING to know more this season's hottest beauty items. 

Product Review: Artist Studio Angled Eyeliner Brush

     Until now, I only have 3 brushes that I use in applying my makeup: Generic Retractable Kabuki Brush, Artist Studio Angled Flat Top Brush and Artist Studio Angled Eyeliner/Eyebrow Powder Brush. Artist Studio is a generic brand of makeup brushes that's el cheapo for their price. Since most of the Artist Studio brushes are synthetic, they're more economical and have longer life span than makeup brushes made of animal hair. I've been using these brushes for over a year now. The performance is still the same and there are no signs of wear and tear after washing them over and over again.

     Today, I'll be reviewing the Artist Studio Angled Eyeliner/Eyebrow Powder Brush that I use in applying my brow makeup. I'm using an eyeliner pencil so I still haven't tried it with gel or cake eyeliners. Anyhoo, to see more photos of this wonderful tool and my thoughts about the product kindly click CONTINUE READING please :)

Product Review: Artist Studio Angled Eyeliner/Eyebrow Brush

Philips Holiday 2014 Gift Guide

     Two more weeks before Christmas. I'm pretty sure most of you already have your gifts wrapped and sitting beside the Christmas tree by now. For those who are still busy at work and other stuff, fret not if you feel that you're undecided what kind of gift that you will give for your girl and guy friends. Here's a guide and functional gift ideas only from Philips. I'm sure you'll find something functional all year round for him and for her just in time for Christmas. 

     The season for hot chocolate, mistletoe, twinkling lights, and catchy yuletide tunes is here again. As the festive air of Christmas settles, Philips offers a collection of exciting gift suggestions that can help you skip the stressful task of brainstorming for your holiday shopping list. Click CONTINUE READING and smile!

Philips Holiday 2014 Gift Guide

Gifts for him

Every man wants to look his best during the Yuletide season. 

     The Philips Aquatouch Electric Shaver can help men look spic and span for their holiday get-togethers. This electric shave can be used for refreshing wet shaves and convenient dry ones. It’s equipped with CloseCut blades with rounded edges, which allow for a smooth glide over the skin—getting nasty nicks out of the picture. 

Philips Holiday 2014 Gift Guide
Philips StyleShaver

     If you want a little more versatility, the Philips StyleShaver lets users trim, style, and shave all at the same time. The dual-ended electric beard trimmer is the perfect beard-styling tool, with 12 length settings and reversible trimmers built for detailing. It’s also equipped with high-performance self-sharpening blades.

Gifts for her 

Christmas is an opportunity to make that special woman feel extra special. 

     You can help her skip expensive salon treatments and hair care products with the Philips Hairdryer. It comes with innovative ionic care conditioning technology that prevents hair static while also conditioning and smoothening the hair for a shiny and glossy mane.

     To prevent hair damage, the hairdryer also provides optimum level of airflow and gentle drying power. What’s more, its foldable design allows users to bring it anywhere for instant hair fixes. 

Philips Holiday 2014 Gift Guide
Philips Hair Dryer

     For styling, the Philips Curler helps create natural bouncy curls perfect for partying and everyday looks. Its medium-sized barrel is perfect for making fashionable waves and curls, while its high temperature offers flexible style options. Additionally, this hair care tool comes with a protective ceramic coating that ensures even heat distribution for shiny, soft, and healthy hair. 

Philips Holiday 2014 Gift Guide
Philips Curler

     You can also give her something that can help flaunt her gams with confidence—the Philips Epilator. It comes with an efficient epilation system that helps pull hairs by the root, leaving skin smooth and stubble-free for weeks. This epilator also has two-speed settings that allow for gentle epilation.

Philips Holiday 2014 Gift Guide
Philips Epilator

     And to help her get ready for those holiday selfies and close-ups, you can give her the Philips Sonicare EasyClean. This electric toothbrush uses dynamic cleaning action, which effectively reaches between the teeth and along the gum line while helping remove plaque and stains with its teeth-whitening feature. 

Philips Holiday 2014 Gift Guide
Philips Sonicare EasyClean

     For an even better cleaning experience, up the bar with the Philips PowerUp Toothbrush. It is designed with Sonic Technology that offers over 15,000 brush strokes per minute. It also has a two-minute timer that indicates brushing time recommended by dental professionals.

Philips Holiday 2014 Gift Guide
Philips PowerUp Toothbrush

     Christmas is a time of giving so make the best out of it with a roster of presents your loved ones can enjoy the whole year round. Be the neighborhood Santa and spread the cheer with Philips’ line of products that everyone can enjoy! 

     For more information about Philips, log on to www.philips.com.ph. You can also call our customer hotline at (632) 6679000 if you are within Metro Manila or 1-800-10-7445477 if you are outside Metro Manila.

Product Review: pH Care V-Zone Bikini Shaver and Trimmer

     Hello, hello! Hope everyone is doing great :) I'm back with another review, not the usual skin care stuff but something new in this blog- grooming tools for the intimate area. It is the first brand that I'm going to review and when my sister saw my Instagram post about the product, she said that she have tried the bikini trimmer and it works great!

     Before I'll share my thoughts about these tools, here's a fact why you should not take this grooming essentials for granted. Did you know that trimming and shaving the bikini area help reduce unwanted odor? Try new Vzone® by pH Care®, a line of intimate grooming essentials specifically designed for your delicate bikini area to keep your intimate area neat and odor-free. 

    Whoa! Honestly, I don't know this information about trimming and shaving. All I know even before the review was proper grooming of intimate areas will lessen the risk of infection and other genital problems. To know more about the Vzone® by pH Care® and why you should have this in case of emergency, click CONTINUE READING now!

Product Review: pH Care V-Zone Bikini Shaver and Trimmer

Product Review: Artist Studio Angled Flat Top Brush

      Hi everyone! How's your weekend? Hope you had a great time with your family and friends. This blog is celebrating it's 2nd Year Anniversary and I prepared a giveaway for all of you. If you're a new reader, you can still join here: Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's 2nd Year Anniversary Giveaway!!! Anyhoo, lets start the week right and overcome the laziness that we usually feel during the first day of the week with a review! This review is another milestone for me because if you noticed, I seldom review makeup brushes and other makeup tools. For the reasons that I only have three makeup brushes as of the moment, the Landmark Retractable Kabuki Brush and the Artist Studio Eyeliner Brush and the Angled Flat Top Brush that we're going to talk about right now. Since I still consider myself a "not so newbie" in the world of makeup (sorry for the lack of term), I don't buy tools that I know will just sit on my makeup stash. What I have now are the brushes that I often use like the ones that I mentioned above. Before I bough this brush, I think more than thrice if I'm going to use this or not since I use my fingers to apply liquid foundation and bb cream. But because beauty bloggers gave positive reviews about the Artist Studio Brush Line from the Landmark (Makati and Trinoma), I gave in to the temptation of buying one for myself and considered this as my handy dandy blush brush :)

     To tell you honestly, I haven't tried using this brush on liquid or powder foundation and bb cream. I use this to apply my current blush, E.L.F. Blush in Flushed. The brush works! It's easy to use, picks up the right amount of product and doesn't scratch my skin. Want to know more about my thoughts? Click CONTINUE READING to read more!

Artist Studio Angled Flat Top Brush
The brush is package in this clear plastic pouch

Artist Studio Angled Flat Top Brush
The brush with it's rose gold ferrule and black handle and the brand printed on it.

 price: 119.75 php (Around $2.70+)

place bought: Landmark, Trinoma 

Artist Studio Flat Top Brush

What I Like:

• Really affordable Cheap!
• The appearance looks classy and nice.
• It's versatile- can be used to apply liquid and powder foundation and powder blush.
• No weird smell.
• It's very soft and dense.
• Easy to wash and dry.
• No shedding while washing. 
• Easily accessible.

What I don't like:

• None

Will I repurchase? Yes! I want to buy all the brushes from this brand ^_^

Recommendation:
     Since this is my first flat top brush/ angled flat top brush, I will not give it a rating yet. I need to buy the same kind of brush from another brand so that I can give a comparison and make a good rating from both. But my overall experience from using and cleaning the brush is good. So to all the newbie makeup enthusiasts, aspiring makeup artists and cheapskates like me, I highly recommend this brush. The product performs the job and if you think it doesn't pass your standards, no need to worry since the price is cheap and you can replace it anytime- but I think you won't :)

     Have you tried these tools from Artist Studio line? Thank you for sharing your experience!

     

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