Product Review: BYS Lipstick in Champagne Rain

     Hi dearies! How's your week so far? Been busy last week and reviews are piling up again :( So now I'm back and I hope I can share all the good finds that I got this February. I've been testing this new lipstick for 2 weeks now and finally found a good lippie for everyday/ no makeup look. I had a nude lipstick before from N.Y.X. but the color just made me look pale and my sisters said that I'm a walking dead whenever I wear that shade. From that moment, I said to myself that I will never look good in nude. But when I saw Anagon and Shen's tweet about BYS lipsticks, there's something mysterious that calls my name to try it and find out what this brand is all about. I got intrigued with the brand and got really curious when I saw the swatches on their blogs. 

   Since I'm looking for the right kind of nude that's perfect for everyday look and for this summer season, I grabbed the opportunity to try their lipsticks when I passed by their counter. I asked the SA for a nude shade lippie and she gave me this...Is it a Yay or a nyay? Read more to see if this is the perfect kind of nude that I'm looking for.

BYS Lipstick in Champagne Rain
BYS lipstick is silky smooth in texture with colour depth. It is soft and moisturising on your lips so they won’t dry out easily.

BYS Lipstick in Champagne Rain

BYS Lipstick in Champagne Rain
Nude with a hint of pink

BYS Lipstick in Champagne Rain
Swatch on my arm

    size: 3g/0.10 oz

 price: 229 php (Around $5.60+)

place bought: Health and Beauty Section, Sm Fairview

ingredients: Mineral Oil, Ceresin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Paraffin Wax, Cera Microcristallina, Polybutene, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. May Contain: CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 77007, CI 77019, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77861, Lazurite, Sweet Orange Oil, Talc.

BYS Lipstick in Champagne Rain
Bare lips

BYS Lipstick in Champagne Rain
Two swipes of BYS Lipstick in Champagne Rain, can emphasize dryness and flaky skin on lips but right application can make it appear smoother.

Product Review: BYS Lipstick in Champagne Rain

What I like:

• The Price- Affordable. 
• I love the shade, it's a pink/nude lippie that doesn't give a concealer look on my lips.
• The scent- a bit of sweet citrusy smell but not overpowering. 
• It's my MLBB.
• Doesn't dry my lips. 
• Lasts 4 hours on my lips. 
• Easily accessible. 
• There's a batch and manufacturing date printed on it.

What I don't like: 

• The packaging- it's flimsy. But can't complain consider the price and the quality, you really get what you pay for.
• Takes a little effort to apply.
• Settles on fine lines and accentuates dry flaky skin (but with the use of a good lip balm, the application is a lot smoother)
• Contains mineral oil, some individuals are allergic to it.

Will I repurchase? Yes!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4/5 rating! I consider this nude lippie as MLBB (My lips but better). This shade is great for everyday use. I got compliments whenever I wear this lippie and I'm happy that the shade doesn't make me look dead. I haven't tried applying the product with the use of a lip brush. I guess that technique will make the application a lot easier. Definitely, this product is worth a try!

     Have you tried this new brand of lipstick from Australia? If yes, what's your recent BYS loot?

Good Times!~

Feature: MySlim- Detox, Boost and Burn

     Summer is fast approaching and when your mind thinks of the sandy water beaches and sexy swimsuits, another thing pops up in your mind- your body! Suddenly you become conscious of your figure as you look in the mirror. There's still a little amount of fat and flab that you need to lose. Proper diet and exercise is not enough, I guess. Sometimes those stubborn and nasty excess fats needs to be flushed outside the body. Worry no more! A new system that will help you remove the remaining fats is now here. Introducing mySlim.

mySlim now comes in sachet form.

     Detox, Boost and Burn with MySlim. You’ve got two to lose and one to gain, that’s the perfect equation for a healthy and sexier body. For a long lasting and effective weight loss, you need to do three things: remove the harmful toxins from your body, turn up your energy so you can move more and burn off excess fat. 

      Now, with the technology that’s in MySlim, you don’t have to buy different products and brands to get the benefits of a perfect weight loss complement. The MySlim System is a complete supplement to your weight loss regimen. 

MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink 

     Stress, the food we eat and other factors increase the amount of toxins in our body. Toxins prevent our bodies from functioning properly; losing weight is particularly difficult if you have a lot of toxins. Not to worry, MySlim has created a delicious and refreshing drink that does these three things: detoxify, boost energy and burn fat. The science behind this sugar-free drink is in these three key ingredients: Palatinose, Carnipure and EFLA920. MySlim is sugar-free so how can it boost energy? The answer is in key ingredient:

Palatinose

•  It is naturally derived from sucrose and it functions by controlling the release of glucose into the blood. 
• You get stable energy levels for a longer period of time. 

 EFLA920 

• It is all natural as it comes from the yerba mate or green mate leaf extract. 
• It works by increasing energy and facilitating weight loss.  
• It suppresses appetite. 
• It reduces resorption of fat and increases fat burn. 
• It also improves physical and mental performance, 
• Provides antioxidant protection and activates the metabolic process. You’re not only getting slimmer, you’re also getting that healthy, youthful glow.

Carnipure

• It is a high quality L-Carnitine.
• It converts fat to usable energy. 
• So instead of layers and layers of fat being stored in your body, burns that fat into energy that you can use all day long. Less fat, more energy. 

     Next time you go out for a run, or a walk with your friends, or that yoga class you signed up for, don’t forget to bring your bottle of MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink for a refreshing fat burn and energy boost!

MySlim Natural Fat Burner Complex Capsule

      After detoxifying and pumping up your energy by controlling sugar levels and turning fat to energy, you are now ready for some hardcore fat burning. 

     MySlim Natural Fat Burner Complex comes in convenient capsule form. It has fat burning and energy boosting EFLA920 and Carnipure just like MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink but in more concentrated form. You get more burn in a capsule. But remember, the fewer toxins you have in your body, the better your body can burn fats. So don’t skip the detox. 

     What’s special in MySlim Natural Fat Burner Complex is Metaburn. It enhances and speeds up your metabolism so the energy in the food you eat do not get stored as fat but get burned as energy. Naturally slim people have fast metabolism, so we could all use an extra kick, not to mention the extra energy. 

     Get the perfect body that will fit any season and occasion with MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink and MySlim Natural Fat Burner Complex!

For more information about the product, visit and like their 

Facebook page: MySlim

Website: http://www.themyslim.com/

Product Review: Snoe White Lightening Licorice Beauty Bar

     If there's one thing in my bath staple that I can't live without now, that would probably bath soaps. Not one but two variants of beauty bars to be exact. Obviously I'm hooked with organic soaps and when I say organic soap, without a doubt Snoe white is the brand that I trust. Again, I'm using these beauty bars for more than a year now. I just mix and match each variant depending on my skin needs. Using these soaps doesn't mean my skin is perfect and flawless. I have fair skin to begin with and having a fair skin should not be coined as flawless. Yes, my skin tone is fair to light (I'm NC 15-20) but my skin is very sensitive with uneven tone, blemishes and freckles. So before you say that I'm lucky to have this complexion, I'm telling you that I'm not. I also have skin care problems that I mentioned above and as years pass by my skin tends to become more and more sensitive.

     Since my problem is to even out my skin tone and lighten dark spots, I need a soap that is made for sensitive skin. Do you love reading product labels? If you do, then I guess you already know that using whitening soap can make your skin very sensitive. That's why some of the trusted brands in the market include warning labels/precaution in using the soap. I noticed that most whitening soaps in the market today contain harsh ingredients that's a no-no for sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin and you want to lighten blemishes and dark spots, Snoe white Lightening Licorice beauty bar is the soap that I would recommend to address those problems.

Snoe White Lightening Licorice Beauty Bar
No.4 Lightening Licorice Beauty Bar
For mild skin lightening, safe for sensitive skin. Has Glabridina substance that inhibits pigmentation by preventing Tyrosinase production. Brightens skin and delays skin aging while giving you that pinkish, radiant glow. Nourishes skin, the anti-inflammatory properties of licorice makes Licorice the best and mildest whitening ingredient for sensitive skin.

Snoe White Lightening Licorice 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: Licorice Extract, Bearberry Extract, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E and C, High Grade Coconut Oil

What I like:

• It's organic!
• Cute and Fancy packaging.
• Doesn't melt fast.
• There's a little pinkish glow on my arms and legs. My skin is pale white but after using this soap for more than a month it's now a little pinkish white.
• Easily accessible~ Cinderella Sm Fairview carries Snoe products now!!! Yay :D
• Affordable.
• Has manufacturing and expiry date printed on packaging.

What I don't like:

• I can't figure out the smell. It's not overpowering but I can't tolerate it. The least appealing soap for me when it comes to the scent.
• Since this is a gentle in terms of whitening, you'll not see immediate results.

Will I repurchase? Maybe YES- if my skin becomes very sensitive and needs to rest. Maybe NO- if I want to lighten dark spots and uneven skin tone intensively. 

Recommendation:

     I give this soap a 4/5 rating. Use the soap as instructed. Always use sunblock with spf 30 or higher to protect your skin from the sun. Yay! This is the 6th Snoe White soap that I've tried to date. Among the 5 variants of Snoe:Vitamin C Rich Calamansi, Organic Green Papaya, The Special Black Bleaching Bar, Special Kojic and Glutathione and Organic Papaya Beauty Bar, this is the mildest that I've tried on my body. Didn't use this on my face because I broke out with licorice soap before from another brand. There's 10 Snoe white beauty bars to choose from so now I'm down to only 4. What variant do you want me to try next? 

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

Good Times!~

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution

     I'm sure by now, most of you have seen gorgeous hair transformations of beauty bloggers, media personalities and even celebrities who joined the #hairrevolution movement. I'm very privilege to be one of the first bloggers who experienced this new smoothing service from the hair experts- L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon. I'm lucky to get the first dibs on STEAMPOD and witnessed how this breakthrough in salon industry made dull straight hair and nappy waves into smooth, shiny and healthy locks!

     Three weeks ago, I attended my first event of the year and I'm so happy that our friends from Castro PR chose me to be one of their #hairrevolution leaders :) The event was held at Bench Fix Lab, Glorietta 5. We (Aya and Ina, two of my pretty blogger friends) arrived on time at the venue and registered in this area. Bloggers were welcomed by the gorgeous Mikki Galang of Castro PR. 

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
Thank you very much for inviting Dear Kitty Kittie Kath!!!

     Busy crowd, beauty and fashion bloggers waiting for the event to start. I'm excited and nervous at the same time and totally forgot to take photos with them :( 

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
Beauty and Fashion Bloggers while waiting for the program to start

     Finger foods and appetizers were served non-stop! These yummy treats from Bizu satisfied my cravings that day. 

    

     Before the program started, I got a close encounter with the Steampod and L'Oreal X-Tenso Care products. This tandem will make your hair smoother and healthier. So to those who veered away from traditional straightening and rebonding after the damage and trauma your hair experienced, don't lose hope, join the fight and give your hair a new life!

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
The first in our country :D STEAMPOD- hair ironing device with steam to protect the hair from damage while straightening. This is brought to us by L'Oreal Professionel in partnership with Rowenta Salon and the service  at selected Bench Fix Salon branches.

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
L'Oreal X-Tenso products for that shiny and vibrant hair

     The event was hosted by Ms. Lia Cruz of Glamourbox. L'Oreal Professionnel Philippines gave us a glimpse on how this revolutionary tool started and why professional hair dressers around the world stressed the importance of Steampod in producing smoother and healthier hair in less time and damage than the traditional way of hair straightening. 

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
Hosted by Ms. Lia Cruz of Glamourbox

     Mr. Gino Cruz, brand manager of L'Oreal Professionnel Philippines proudly announced this team-up with Bench Fix Salon in giving us the best and most advanced technique in salon industry. Together with Ms. Keti Maderazo of Bench Fix Salon, they explained the importance of this new invention and the proper use of hair treatment products to achieve beautiful and healthy hair without compromising its health.

     They also introduced the Steampod specialists who were trained by one of the country's top hairstylist, Mr. Alex Carbonell. These individuals are specialized with Steampod so rest assured that you hair is well-taken care of.

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
Mr. Gino Cruz brand manager, L'Oreal Professionnel

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
Keratin Steam Bond or Keratin Steam Care?

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
Ms. Keti Maderazo of Bench Fix Salon

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
Manuelito De Guzman, Educator at Fix Training Center

 Ceasar Sitchon of Fix Trinoma, Anabelle Delos Reyes of Fix Serendra, Hermes Mondido of Studio Fix by Alex Carbonell with Mr. Gino Cruz and Ms. Keti Maderazo 

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
Thank you so much for these amazing products!

     And now to the most exciting part, the revolutionary hair treatment experience. But before the treatment, Hermes of Studio Fix consulted my hair and advice me to have the Keratin Steam Care treatment which gives an anti-frizz smoothing effect that can last up to 3 days. He also said that my hair is already straight and it only needs the right kind of treatment. Since my hair is colored, it's prone to dryness which results to frizzy hair. Thank you Hermes for making me realized that I have straight hair and doesn't need to sacrifice it's health with regular rebonding treatment. All I need is to maintain it's texture and shine with the help of Pro-Keratin products like the X-Tenso Care shampoo and masque. Here's my hair before the treatment: dull and lifeless, lacks shine and the color isn't vibrant :(  

     See the transformation below and be amazed with the results! More pictures after the jump :D

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
L- My hair is cleansed with X-Tenso Care shampoo
R-  Pro Texture Treatment and Steampod

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
L- Applied X-Tenso Care Masque for 10-15 minutes
R- Applied Mythic Oil and Steampod

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
Blowdry the ends to achieve the soft curl look and applied Mythic Oil for finishing.

     My lifeless and dull hair became livelier and shiny. The photo below showed that the color of my hair became more vibrant after the treatment and this mirror shine lasted for 3 days! 

STEAMPOD by L'Oreal Professionnel and Bench Fix Salon Launch #hairrevolution
Photo credits to L'Oreal Professionnel Facebook Page

     Now you can achieve smoother and healthier hair with L'Oreal Professionnel Steampod. Join the #hairrevolution and be part of the cause! You may also get the chance to win the #steampodIPADminigiveaway. 

     To know more about L’Oreal Professionnel Steampod and its #hairrevolution campaign, visit these pages: Website http://www.lorealprofessionnel.com ; Facebook 

http://www.facebook.com/LOrealProPH ; Instagram http://www.instagram.com/LOrealProPH;    Twitter http://www.twitter.com/LOrealProPH ;  Youtube http://www.youtube.com/LOrealProPH 

[CLOSED] Hearts Day Mini Giveaway 2

     We're still celebrating love month and because me loves ya'll, here is the second part of Hearts Day Mini Giveaway. A bit delayed but it's better late than never, right? 

*** Sample pots were given to me by Virginia Olsen Minerals and Snoe Beauty Inc. during the event*** Thank you so much Virginia Olsen Minerals and Snoe Beauty Inc. :)***

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