At last! I was able to get my Memebox Lucky#1 from the post office last April 30. It was quite a long wait, almost a month or so from when I purchased it. I also have to pay for the handling fee from the Post office which was P50.

It came on a black Memebox official package and the actual box was even covered with bubble wraps to ensure that the products inside wouldn't be smashed during its' way here. Even then, you'll see in the image below that the box had a dent at the side despite the care that the Memebox people put into making the products safe from damage as much as possible.

with bubble wraps =3

Check out the dent. But nothing major. So all good.

This is not my usual skincare post, but I hope you can spare some time to read about the cause and help if you wish to.=]
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I love animals.

I mean, they're practically hypnotizing you to love them. Just look.

But yeh, it gets me. Every. Single. Time.

If you still want to learn more about Ian Somerhalder Foundation, here are helpful links:
Site: http://www.isfoundation.com/welcome
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IS_Foundation

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Hey, there! How are you guys spending your Holy Week? As for this Holy Thursday, we just stayed home. Haha, I know. Uneventful to say the the least. I just finished a project so that's good too since that meant I don't have to work on anything for the rest of the week unless something comes up.

Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know that this blog is still alive despite its almost one month hiatus. ^^; Been really busy and hadn't had the time to post anything, which meant I have a lot of catching up to do. Good thing I have a list of almost finished products that I could review, starting next week (hopefully). So do wait for those. I'm also expecting to receive my first Memebox purchase next week, so finger's crossed to that, that I get good products and samples so I can share my experience with it with you guys. =]

Among the products that I'll be reviewing in the near future:
1. Sebamed Body Lotion
2. Nature Republic's Aloe Vera Facial Foam Cleanser
3. Tony Moly's Tea Tree Moisturizer (haven't finish this yet, but I'm posting it here anyway so I won't forget =p)
4. Snoe Awesome Poresome Beauty Bar
5. Snoe Awesome Poresome Clarifying Tonic

I also got sample products from my purchase from Tony Moly so I'd share those too when I get the chance to use them. If I remember correctly, the ones I'll be able to use are: Tomatox Brightening Mask, Aura CC, and an Emulsion.

So yup, just a short update. I hope you guys are enjoying your Holiday be it vacation-like or reconnecting with God. Stay safe and God bless~

Summer's here! What more do we need other than Sun Care products to keep our skin safe from being damaged. So, while you're planning to go to the beach with your friends or family, don't forget to bring your beach essentials such as sunblocks and whatnot. But even if you're not a beach person, taking care of your skin while under the sun is also a must.

I've made a list of products that would help you out for this summer season. Have a look, and if something catches your eyes. Go, and pre-order~ =3 There's still a few days left until the cut-off date. (March 24,2014). Drop me a message on Facebook.

CC Daily Air Light Sun Cream by Secret Key
This is a 2in1 CC Cream and Sun Cream with an SPF of 45 PA+++
• Blocks against UVA (causes pre-mature skin ageing) and UVB (causes burns)
• Can be used as a make-up base which lessens your use of product and time spent putting on 2 different products on your face.
• Light and waterproof
• Main ingredients are Aloe Vera Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Portulaca Oleracea and Chamomile Extracts.
• Pre-order price: P680

UV Wonder Shield Smart Sun Touch by Holika Holika
Can be used in 3 ways, SPF of 30 PA++
• Sun care with 360 angle rotation.
• Rotate bottom clockwise to open: 120 angle can be used over your make-up, 240, as a mist to moisturize your dry skin and 360, to protect skin from sun damage.
• There is an extra puff included in the package but you can always wash your old one with soap and water if it is still good.
• Pre-order price: P820


Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel 100ml by Benton
• Soothes itchiness due to dry skin
• Good for all skin types, especially for troubling and sensitive skin
• Balances skin's oil and moisture
• Pre-order price: P900



Precious Mineral Magic Any Cushion Sample kit (SPF30 PA++)  by Etude
Looking for a good cover up with SPF? Try this sample kit!
• 3 kinds of color cushion for your skin. Magic Pink (tones skin up), Magic Mint (covers up redness and evens skin tone), Magic Peach (brightens your skin)
• Mineral powder that brightens and moisturizes your skin
• Pre-order price: P650
So the next time you go out under the sun, be sure to keep your skin safe. =]

From Top-Bottom and Left-Right SNP Animal Face Mask - Otter (P120) - 1 pc. on hand

First off..CONGRATULATIONS to Abegail Licayan for winning Beating of a Heart 1st. Giveaway! Thank you again to those who joined. =]

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Most of you would have probably read and heard, or even watched on youtube, about this lipbalm. EOS. This is their description on their site:

eos lip balm in Blueberry Acai is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos keeps your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth.

Image from google

Hey there~ I'm happy to let you guys know that my giveaway has ended and I am now picking a winner via rafflecopter. So do hang tight for those who joined and wait for my announcement. I'll be emailing the chosen random winner via email using the one you provided. Please reply and deposit the shipping fee amount within 3 days. If I don't get a response by the 3rd day, I'll be picking another winner.

In line with this, I would like to thank you guys for joining my first giveaway. Hopefully I can share more in the coming future.

I really appreciate the support, peeps <3

Have you ever tried using the juice of Malunggay(Moringa) leaves for your face? I learned about this through a fellow concessionaire when I joined a convention event. She told me that the juice of the malunggay leaves worked on her acnes better than other store bought products. And since we have a plant outside our house, I tried it and I've been doing it for the last few weeks. Although I can't do it every single day, other people had said that it works on my skin. So I was happy when I saw this Moringa Anti-Acne Cream in Zenutrients' Kiosk. It's juice works, so why not a cream version?

Hi there~ I have recently added a "STORE" page on my blog where I'll be placing items ranging from Korean, Japanese, Taiwan CDs, fashion items, and novelty. It's nothing fancy as having a shopping cart since I'll only be placing few items gradually. Until I get a high amount of items to sell, I might stick to this for now. ^^

At the moment I'm selling brand new cds as shown below. Do feel free to check out the store page for more information.

Happy Buying~

Brand New-sealed Big Bang Still Alive Special Edition CD+DVD Bonus: 6 postcards Price: Php 1,800

This was my very first purchase with Nature Republic, it's been a while since I last used this. I found it among other pictures of products that I have yet to review so I decided to write a short one about my experience with this cleanser.

If you always worry of underarm hair and having to go to the waxing salon every now and then, this product is a nice alternative. Not only is it affordable, it's also easy to use. Now you can easily remove your underarm hair or other unwanted hairs in your body at the comfort of your home. That being said, it can be quite messy.

Hey Guys! This is my blog's 1st giveaway and I would love it if you guys would join! This is my way of thanking you guys for giving a little of your time into reading my blog posts. I know I'm not much good in writing much more on explaining things, but I hope that I could have shared something useful even for just one person ^^

The giveaway is far from being grand, hopefully the next ones would have more xD

To list what you'll be receiving:
• 2 iWhite Nose Pack
• 2 iWhite Whitening Pack
• 1 Joy Fashion hair rollers (6pcs.)
• Maybelline's Baby Lips Line Lipbalm in Lolita Pink
• Burt Bee's Hand Salve

I tried the iWhite products before and it works quite well. I'm also currently using Maybelline's Lolita Pink and I really like the color tint of it. =] I have reviews for both so do check them out.

I'm sorry but this giveaway is only open to local residents. Winners will be notified via email, so please make sure your email address is correct. Shipping fee will also be shouldered by the winner.

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This is quite a late post since I had already finished using this last few months ago. I didn't get the chance to come around and write this before, but seeing this in my album of  "reviews-to-write"(not an existing folder, mind you xD), I decided to review this now. Albeit this will be short.


This is one of my few purchases at Tony Moly when it first open at SM North. I was looking for a pimple treatment during the time and the saleslady offered me this.



As you can see, the packaging is on the minimalist side. I actually liked the silver roller-ball tip, but others find it annoying. To get the serum on the tip, just press the silver button on the bottom. Just mind how you press it because pressing it too hard will give you a big mess. Try pushing half-way so that only a little of the solution will come out. Once you see the translucent solution, just roll it along your face. It really gives a cool feeling because of the silver roller-ball which I like especially when my pimples are itchy and inflamed.

The texture is light and it is easily absorbed by the skin. It doesn't leave any sticky feeling which is always a good thing for me and for people with oily skin. What I also liked about this is that you can use it in the morning and evening. You can also apply make-up after but just be sure to let it dry first. I don't remember the scent but  think it's quite a subtle, almost not there smell for me not to remember, so you wouldn't have to worry on that account.

Although, as much as I wanted for this to work well, it was just ok. It did dry small pimples, but it took quite a while. Also, the solution inside the pen wouldn't last you long. I think I was able to finish this off after a month. But considering it's healing time and the amount of product you get - it's not enough. If you don't have too much pimple, this would be an ok product. It would also last you longer compared to when I was using it because I used it almost on my whole face which defeats the purpose of "spot" solution. ^^;

Have you tried the other Dr. Tony AC line products? How did it go for you?

Ok, I know that's physically impossible for me to give to the Philippines, but when I first read the question, this was my first thought. I know I can't change how people think and act in just a few seconds. I just can't help but hope that we could be a better person - to others and even to ourselves. The sense of selflessness, sense of service, respect. These are things that we should learn to grow in ourselves. Yes, other people can be an instrument to help us get there - to help us be a better person. But the thing is, we should already have an idea of what kind of a person we want to be. This is not only a reminder for others but also for myself. 

On a lighter and more "realistic" option (haha), I want to give the kids in orphanages or public daycare centers/libraries letter flashcards with pictures. Why? I once had the opportunity to spend a day with kids ranging from ages 5-16 who goes to a meeting center to learn how to read and write. We had an activity where they can choose from a set of letters and create a 3 or more word from them. One 12 year old boy spelled "man". And I asked him if he knew what "man" is. He didn't. 

At that moment, it made me realize how blessed I am to know what a "man" is when I was even younger than him. And at the same time, my heart breaks for him and for other kids who was not given the opportunity to learn to read, write, and understand in an early age. 

I thought, if only they have a box of letter flashcards with the pictures in them, they could bring those home and learn on their own. They can even share it with their siblings or friends. They can ask their parents or people around them to teach them. It can be used as a game to make family and friends closer even. 

This, I believe, is something that Globe can accomplish. I don't have the means to buy one for each and every one of them, but I hope Globe can reach even a few. 

"Children are the hope of the future." - let's help them grow =]

“If there is one thing you can give to the Philippines, what is that gift?”
How about you guys? If you were asked the same question, what would your answer be? That wish might just be granted by Globe. =] 

 #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014

I was at the mall yesterday and was looking around for some good loose powder. If you have read my previous post about loose powder you'd know that I loved Palladio's Rice Powder and would've bought it again if only it were available at the mall where I went to. But sadly it isn't so I had to check if I could try something different.

I went to different beauty stores, like Etude, too cool for school, and those that were in the department store - what caught my attention were BYS and PAC. But before that, I went to Snoe's stall and checked out their products.

These was my second visit to their store, first one I bought from them was the Awesome Poresome Clarifying Tonic which I'm currently using and will be blogging about soon. In line with that, I decided to try their Awesome Poresome Beauty Bar and check if it will work well on me.

For the loose powder, I was looking at two different lines. This Poudre Extraordinaire and their HD loose powder. Compared to the HD powder, this has SPF and it has a bigger container than that of the HD and has a lower price tag. It's also their best selling loose powder according to the saleslady. I'm using it at the moment and will let you guys know what I think of it in a few days. =]

I always try to combat my excessive perspiration, especially my underarm. I've tried a lot of brands as well, but so far Marks & Spencer's antiperspirant roll-on have been my companion for a few years now.

They have different scents and these 3 are the ones I've tried. Although it doesn't really leaves me dry all day long, I still prefer it to others because this does not give me bad odor when I use it.

I just wanted to post this in case others are wondering about it. The roll-on lasts me a long time so the P200+ range is affordable enough for me. Just remember to check each for their expiration date, they usually have two tags, one for the price and the other for the best before date.

I'm currently using the China Blue and I like the light scent of it, I'm thinking of trying Snoe's Under Armed Forces Deo Spray. Have you tried that? How did it went for you?

After finishing up my Garnier Pure Active Facial Scrub, I was looking for something light and mild that wouldn't break me out and that's good for oily skin. Since I haven't tried Etude's cleansing foam before, I tried looking. They have different cleansing foams, from what I remember, there's one for lightening which has a lemon extract and the other is green tea. Since I've tried St. Ive's Green Tea Facial Wash before, I didn't take that and instead opted for this Aloe Tea. The sales lady said this was what they offer people with oily skin so why not, right?

Living in a tropical country can be really hard sometimes especially when the sun is too hot it almost literally burns your skin. That's why most dermatologists would tell you it's best to wear sun screen, not only when you're outdoors, but also when you're indoors. I'm really not a fan of sunblock/sunscreen, reason being that it could make you feel too oily and heavy at some point of the day. Not only that, but you have to live with the "sunblock-ish" smell and the ever present white cast.

I don't try to bother myself with wearing sunblock but for some reason I found myself purchasing one. Probably because of the "Matte Moisturizer" written on the label. I'm quite gullible, don't you think? Haha. Anyway, I thought I could use a moisturizer for the day and the sunblock which has a matte factor would be an added bonus. Happy to know this worked well on me. =]

Celeteque is one of the known brands that you can easily find in stores. I tried their facial wash before and it  was a good alternative for Cetaphil if you want to try something different and is water-based so it would be good for people with oily skin.

I like that their products are non-comedogenic and hypo-allergenic, although bear in mind that these might not work for other skins. So do check if you get breakouts with these or not.


What I like about this product is that it doesn't get too sticky and wet compared to others. The sunscreen smell is there but it eventually wears off. It can be a bit white-ish on the first application but just gradually massage it on your face and it will blend (it did on my skin, I'm light skinned so that could also be a factor ^^;).

Here's a photo below where I tried it on my hands to show you guys what it looks like when applied. Lower left pic was taken without flash and lower right with flash.

image from google

Hey guys! How was your Christmas and New Year?

During those holidays, we decided to go to places around the metro that we haven't been to yet. For some reason, we end up going to Resorts World Manila for Christmas and Solaire for New Year. Funny as these places are more about casinos than they are about Christmas vacation venue. Anyway, it's something new and a different air from what we're used to. It was a nice experience. At least, I can say I've been to a casino. Not that it's a positive hobby but yeh xD. Besides, I wouldn't and was not tempted since I have no lucky bone in my body. At least my brother got a P500 from his P100. Mine turned out as zero so I had to say goodbye to my P100. Adios, my money that could have been more~ x_x haha

I hope your Christmas vacation was filled with laughter and new experiences! Let's gallop our way to the new year ahead. Hopefully I could be more active here in my blog and as well as my personal life. Year of the Horse is for people born with that zodiac to do something new or great for the year, noh? xD

I'd like to take this chance to give you guys a heads up that I'm currently trying to collect some products that I could raffle for you guys. Just a little thank you for visiting and reading my posts, especially to those who subscribed/followed my blog - although little in number but very much appreciated =]

So do look forward to the raffle~

What would you like to try or have tried for the new year that you haven't tried before? Mine's attending a Zumba class. It was my first time together with a friend. It was tiring but really fulfilling and I'm happy that I tried it out. =] Share yours!