Last time, I posted about my Banila Co. haul. I was so excited because it was their first branch here in Manila and also because Song Ji Hyo was their endorser. (Running Man Fan~) After buying the Primer powder, although I'm contented with it, it's too pricey for me - especially since it only lasts for a couple of months. The dreaded silver tin is showing already! Dang.

Anyway, this post is for their range of black masks (charcoal masks), specifically Black Bean.

My skin was feeling dry and dull last week despite having an oily skin-type, it also felt and looked awful so I decided to try one of the many mask I have yet to use and this Black Bean Mask, which is their moisturizing mask, stood out from among my choices.

I placed the mask in the ref for a few minutes because I love the feel of the cool mask on my face.

Upon opening, the first thing I noticed that it was not dripping of essence like the ones I used before. It was a bit on the thick side but is really smooth. I also like how it easily fits without having to worry that it will slide. There's no sting from fumes which I have encountered from other masks before. All in all, I love it while it was on my face and even after I have removed it. It didn't leave my skin feeling too heavy from the remaining essence, just the right amount in my opinion.

Excuse the wrong placement - one of my eyebrow is peaking

Great thing to note as well was that I didn't get any breakouts and my skin really felt smooth and moisturized. So, yes. I won't be buying the Primer anytime soon but this is definitely one of my "to buy again" skin products.

Can't wait to try the other variants!

Variants are:
The Blacks Essential Mask - Charcoal Mask

Black Rice - Firming/Nourishing
- Intense Moisturization and Nourishment for a healthy, firm skin

Black Bean-hydrate/moisturize
- Hydrates and softens dry and rough skin

Black Raspberry - Brightening
- Improves Elasticity while brightening and clearing skin

Black Acai Berry - Soothing/Calming
- Purify and Calms Skin while Moisturizing and smoothing skin's texture

Black Cacao - Pores/Sebum
- Controls sebum while refreshing and illuminating skin

Have you tried any Banila Co. Face Masks? Which were your favorites?

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Side note - if you're near Quezon City and happen to drop by Deantonni Hobby Cafe, do check out their "For Sale" shelf. SNP Character Masks, Missha BB Cream no. 21, and EOS Hand Lotion are available for sale.

I know I've been neglecting writing here on my blog. There's been a lot of times where I just start writing a post but end up not even finishing a paragraph or two and I have to scratch it altogether.

I just like to share with you guys some of the things I was able to buy today! More Korean products! I was looking around Althea to check out what I could buy online but I didn't get the chance to check out my orders. Incidentally, we went to Robinson's and I saw Banila Co. (another Korean brand ^^), it's the first branch I saw of Banila Co. and what actually caught my eye was their endorser, Song Ji Hyo! Most would know her from her recent (and very popular) drama, The Descendants of the Sun, but I first saw her on Running Man and became a fan. As I was already looking for a face powder, I checked theirs.

Here's what I bought:

If you guys remember, this was one of the items I got from Eden's Paradise last July (you can check the other products here). It's been 3 months now and I still have a "ball" of this soap in our bathroom and I'm still using it twice a day. Sadly I was only able to document the 1st. month of using this but hopefully you guys can see the difference. =]

If you check the ingredients, it mainly consist of sugar. You will notice this as soon as you use the product because of its white, grainy texture.
I used this last night and I love how my feet felt smooth and velvety afterwards. It was not harsh and since it uses sugar as the scrub, the crystals slowly melts a bit. I rubbed it on my heels and between the toes. What I also like about this scrub is how easy it was to rinse as compared to cream based foot scrubs.
I'm not sure how long this tube will last. I'm planning on using it twice a week. Hopefully, I'll be able to find this around because it's not as if I live near the Duty Free area.
Let me know if you've tried this before and if you loved it enough to purchase it again! ^^

I've been interested with natural products and remedies before, and having read about Eden's Paradise, I was excited to check their products out.

As what's written on their about page,
"Eden’s Paradise was born from an idea that began when the owner realized the effectiveness of ancient skincare remedies using natural ingredients sourced from nature.

We believe in nature’s power to create natural beauty."

I didn't think I should re-phrase or give my own twist on what their products are about because they were clean cut in explaining it themselves. No frilly words, just simple and straight to the point idea that they wanted to bring to the people.

Intros aside, these are the products I got from the mail a few weeks ago and I can't wait to share my thoughts and reviews about each of them!

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.

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

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?

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.

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?

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.

Since it's Christmas season, I was looking around for some gifts for friends. I have this group of friends that are quite kikay so I went to one of my favorite beauty store. Can you guess? Ha it's quite given, Beauty Bar! ^^

I know I'm not one to buy too expensive beauty products but sometimes there are good affordable finds in Beauty Bar and since I'm almost out of my Rice Powder, that's another excuse for me to check their store.

Here's my haul, Palladio Rice Powder, Yadah Anti Trouble Spot, and these cute little bottles of nail polish. The Burt's Bees Hand Salve was a free gift given from my purchase. So, yay! xD


I've been using Palladio Rice Powder for a few years now and I haven't found any substitute at the moment. But since it works for me and the price is good, no pressure.

Next thing I bought was the Yadah Anti Trouble Spot. I was more familiar with their cosmetic line that this was a nice surprise. I was having a breakout and was looking for a nice acne treatment and was happy to find this. It was their last stock so I thought, why not? I'm currently using it right now and will post a review on it soon.

Then of course, these nail polish cuties. Sadly they didn't have any more available colors but good thing was that I was able to choose which color would be better on my friends =]

And last but not the least, Burt's Bees Hand Salve - I'm thinking of giving this as one of my soon-to-happen-hopefully giveaway on January for my blog's first year anniversary. Hopefully I can get few more products added and a number of people to join the raffle. Looking forward to it! ^^