And My Simple Birthday Treat Goes To...

Saturday, February 16, 2013

     Hello dearies! Thank you very much for all the birthday greetings and wishes. I'm very blessed to have wonderful readers like you :) I hope all those wishes will come true. And my simple birthday treat goes to...
RIZA ACEBUCHE


a Rafflecopter giveaway

     Congratulations dear! Thank you for joining and hope you'll enjoy this simple treat from yours truly :) Expect my email within the day. Please respond within 48 hours or another winner will be selected. I'll be having another set of giveaways next week and if you didn't win you can still join on my Hearts Day Mini Giveaway, only 12 days left so hurry and log your entries now!!! 

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OOTD: Black and Blue Urban Chic

Friday, February 15, 2013

     Hello! Belated Happy Valentine's Day :) I hope all of you had a blast yesterday. Before I start laying out the details of my outfit, I just wanna thank ze hubby for making hearts day extra special. 

     If you follow me on Instagram, I'm sure you've already seen this ensembles. This is what I wore during the L'Oreal Professionnel Steampod Launch. The attire should be black and blue urban chic and these colors perfectly matches the Steampod. I'll just make this intro short, my mind is floating got only 4 hours of sleep :( Please leave a comment if you have questions. Thank you for understanding :D Special thanks to Aya of Codename Aya for these lovely photos! 
 Black and Blue Urban Chic

L'Oreal Professionnel STEAMPOD: The World's 1st Steam Smoothing Service

Thursday, February 14, 2013


     Are you ready for smoother and shinier hair? We can now achieve that sleek straight and sexy soft curls with this revolutionary tool from one of the world's leader in professional salon industry. 
A REVOLUTION IN HAIR SMOOTHING HAS ARRIVED 
     For the first time, two world class brands combine their expertise to create a revolutionary tool: Steampod. Result of a collaborative partnership between L’Oréal Professionnel and Rowenta, Steampod is the first ever hair smoothing iron that delivers a continuous stream of high-pressure steam. Steampod’s flawless technology and associated care products guarantee never-before-seen results that could spark a new hair revolution. 
     After five years of research and development and eight patents, developed by hairdressers for hairdressers, Steampod has become a professional in-salon straightening and smoothing tool, which can also be used to add texture and movement to the hair. The results:

· Repaired, nourished hair
· Smoothed, sealed ends
· Brilliant shine
· Long-lasting results
· Ultimate Care from Pro-Keratin and steam 

     L’Oréal demonstrated to show the “thermal shock effect” of normal iron versus Steampod by pressing iron onto cloth for 3 minutes. The result? It showed that iron produces a “burnt” effect while Steampod doesn’t which then prevents hair cuticle damage. 


Hair Revolution Reinforced by Innovation: Steampod with Rowenta 

     Steampod is the world’s first hair smoothing iron that delivers a continuous stream of pressurized steam from an in-built steam generator. This is in partnership with Rowenta, the world leader in household appliances and inventor of steam iron. 

As the name suggests, the key element is steam. Steam: 

· Gently opens up the cuticle delivering the treatment into the core 
· Gradually heats the hair preventing heat shock to prevent cuticle damage 
· Smooths down the cuticle sealing the ends for a flawless finish 


     Steampod offers distinct performance advantages, thanks to four technical innovations:

· A water demineralization system for steam of unrivalled purity*
· Five temperature settings (from 170 to 210 °C) depending on the desired style and the sensitivity of the hair
· An ultra-thin detachable comb to untangle hair before application
· High-tech, anodized ceramic, adjustable plates for uniform pressure and perfect smoothing from the roots to the ends. 

     Steam is also central to
Steampod hair care products. Used with the tool, the formula are steam activated: the steam, acting like a vehicle, carries along the active ingredients and makes them penetrate into hair fibers.

Pro-Keratin Technology: The Best of L’Oréal Professionnel Hair Care 

     We introduce the Steampod hair care products, our very first Pro-Keratin steam-activated product range. Its steam-activated smoothing and repairing creams contain Pro-Keratin that:

· Contains incell that strengthens fibre
· Pro-Keratin reconstructs hair
· Nutri cationic agents gives ultimate nutrition
· FORMALDEHYDE-FREE – no carcinogen gas that could be formed from ingredients activated through heat

     Results include long lasting straight, strengthened hair with mirror shine! These products can be used at home to sustain hair that looks shiny, nourished and protected after straightening.

     Mythic Oil is also to be used for finishing touches during blow-dry, after any of the Steampod services. This can also be used at home to maintain smoothness, shine and suppleness. 

Xtenso Care Shampoo (230ml): PHP 400
Masque (500ml): PHP 1350

Hair Revolution Supported By The Right Partner: Bench Fix Salon 

     The power of this technology is in the X-tenso Care products used for Keratin Steam Bond and Keratin Steam Care services which are available first at Bench Fix Salons, one of the fastest growing salons in the country with innovative and highly creative team of hair artists. 

     Keratin Steam Care Service gives an anti-frizz smoothing effect that can last up to 3 days, if used for normal to slightly sensitive hair. But with continuous use with X-tenso Care, hair fibre is reconstructed from the inside out, preventing it from breakage and dryness.

Keratin Steam Care (Long): PHP 2500 | (Short): PHP 1500 

     Keratin Steam Bond Service – the first steam smoothing service with the ultimate repair of Pro-Keratin found in X-TENSO CARE. You have two choices depending on the permanent look you want to achieve:

Ultimate Straight Smoothing – straight and silky look until the ends of the hair
Natural Straight Smoothing – straight and shiny with more natural movement

Keratin Steam Bond (Long): PHP 7500 | (Short): PHP 6000
To know more about L’Oreal Professionnel Steampod and its #hairrevolution campaign, visit: 

Website

ReMINEd: The Right App for Today's Goal-Setters

Friday, February 08, 2013

    With the rise of different gadgets nowadays, we live our lives much more easier. Most gadgets we have now have different applications or apps that help us perform specific tasks. The developers from AppLabs Digital Studios designed this cool application where you can visualize the things that you desire. Let me introduce you to ReMINEd.

     ReMINEd is a visual wish list reminder application from AppLabs Digital Studios for goal-setters.

Desire, Visualize, Prioritize and Attain
  • DESIRE - With ReMINEd, you can just enter the name of the object of your desire to save it in your Mine Box, a place where you can find all your existing wants. Desired objects depend on the person, whether it be an expensive suit, a brand new smartphone, a new townhouse or a luxury car.
  • VISUALIZE - To help strengthen your desire, ReMINEd provides you with a chance to add a picture of that object you want. You can add a picture from your camera or grab a photo online.
  • PRIORITIZE - Set you priorities straight by indicating the level of priority for each desired object. You can also set an alarm to alert you of the target acquisition date.
  • ATTAIN - Set the goal. May it be to save a certain amount of money or buy a new car after three years, ReMINEd will help you set your desired goals effectively.
Features:
  • MINE box - ReMINEd's visual wish list lets you store and review all your material desires with a simple swipe of a finger. ReMINEd Lite is a free version that only allows you to store up to 5 wants, though the full version allows you to store an infinite number of wants.
  • Easy addition of wants - Just take an actual picture of the object you want or choose a picture from the web or your camera roll. Add/Remove the picture with a press of a finger.
  • Reminder personalization - Set the target date and include a note to remind you when to acquire the object and what you will have to do to get it.
  • Priority levels - Three priority levels (Low, Medium, High) let you acquire the object by level of importance.
  • App sharing via Twitter and Facebook.
     ReMINEd is now ready for download on both iOS and Android devices with its LITE and FULL version. Start setting you goals, for more information visit ReMINEd's website HERE.

About the Developer 
- AppLabs Digital Studios Inc. is a mobile and web applications development company headquartered in Eastwood City, Philippines. Established in 2011, AppLabs aims to develop custom application solutions for multiple technology platforms that will educate, entertain, and inform people of all ages. 

Product Review: Snoe White Organic Papaya Beauty Bar

Thursday, February 07, 2013

     Finally, I'll be sharing my thoughts on this soap after using it for more than 3 weeks now. You now that I love Snoe white soaps sooo much! This is my 5th variant of soap from Snoe and methinks their soap was formulated for my skin. From Vitamin C Rich CalamansiOrganic Green Papaya, The Special Black Bleaching Bar, Special Kojic and Glutathione soaps that I considered award-winning in terms of whitening department, here's another soap from Snoe to love. I'm also adding this soap on the list above because I also find this effective in terms of whitening but it's very gentle on skin. So if you're confused and don't know what soap to choose among the 10 variants, then Organic Papaya will be the best bet for sure. 

     When you visit the FB page of Snoe Beauty particularly on Snoe White beauty soaps, you'll see a chart where you can select a soap bar that can give you 2 or 3 results in just one bar. This chart already indicated the variant of soap depending on your skin needs. But always remember that each soap will have different reactions on each individual because we have different skin types and conditions. I'm hoping that you'll also consider some factors like your age and make sure you know if you're allergic to one of its ingredients so that you can have peace of mind in trying new soaps. Now here it is, my honest to goodness review of another soap that I'm sure you'll see on my next haul posts :D Enjoy reading!

NO.7  Organic Papaya Beauty Bar
Our papaya soap is made only from carefully hand-selected fresh papaya fruits to ensure effectively white skin. It gently exfoliates the skin to eliminate the dark pigmentation and blemishes for a fairer and whiter complexion.
Snoe White Organic Papaya Beauty Bar
size: 150g.

price: 139.75 php (Around $3.25)- regular price
Got it on a Buy 1 Take 1 sale for 159 php 

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: Papaya Enzyme, Fruit Extracts, Goat's Milk, Vitamin C and E, High Grade Coconut Oil


What I like:
  • It's organic!
  • Cute and Fancy packaging.
  • Doesn't melt fast.
  • Smells divine! The best scent among the papaya soaps I've tried.
  • This soap is gentle even on my sensitive face even if I leave the lather for more than 2 minutes, no itchiness or redness. (But don't leave it for more than 3 minutes, it's always best to follow what's instructed, right?)
  • There's a certain glow on my skin after use.
  • Doesn't dry my skin.
  • Everytime I use this on my face, I feel my skin becomes soft and smooth to touch.
  • Easily accessible~ Cinderella Sm Fairview carries Snoe products now!!! Yay :D
  • Affordable
  • Has manufacturing and expiry date printed on pagkaging.
What I don't like:
  • Since this is a gentle in terms of whitening, you'll not see immediate results. 
Will I repurchase? Yes!

Recommendation:
     I give this soap a 4.5/5 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. Yay! This is the 5th variant of soap from Snoe that I'm also loving now. It's gentle and mild in terms of whitening. I guess I have to make this another substitute in my HG snoe soaps so that my skin will have a resting period and will not be immune to those ingredients. I highly recommend this soap, my skin loves it! Methinks of making combo soaps after trying all the 10 variants so that I can recommend which soap goes best with. 

     What SNOE variant combo do you think will suit your skin needs? Share away dearies?

Good Times!~


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