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Review: Lip Ice Metholatum Sheer Color

2011-01-01T15:43:00.006+08:00

Where to Buy: SM Department Stores and Watson's Branches nationwide
How Much: Php129

Well, I am a follower of many Pinay beauty blogs and I read a lot about Lip Ice Mentholatum. I have chappy and uber dry lips. I tend to peel and bite the dry skin off my lips making it even drier than the Sahara Desert. I admit I am lazy to put on lip balm but this one got me curious and last December 23, I bought all variants [except the lip glosses] available at SM Department Store - Bacoor. There are so many raves about this brand and this post is solely dedicated to the Lip Ice Mentholatum Sheer Color.

Amount of product in tube

Scary dry, bare lips

With Lip Ice Mentholatum Sheer Color - much better!

Yay:

Cheap! At less than Php130 [approximately US$2.88) pesos a pop, you can never go wrong.
Readily available - I will not have problems if I run out of it. SM Bacoor is just a tricycle ride away! I don't have to bring my *ss to Glorietta or Rustan's.
I la-la-la-love the smell! I am not a fan of scentless stuff. The smell of Lip Ice Mentholatum Sheer Color makes me hungry!
I like the packaging. It's so cute! It's pink! It looks sturdy as well.
It moisturizes my lips and gives it a hint of color that I really like.

Nay:

The content of the tube is only half the size of the tube. If you are familiar with Joppa Minerals Lip Color Samples, they are about the same size. Not really an issue with me though other people may find this a minus.

So, will I buy this again? Definitely but I want to finish the other Lip Ice Mentholatum tubes that I bought! This particular tube will last me at least 1-2 months of everyday use. =]

Come 2011...

2010-12-26T00:53:00.003+08:00

Hello Everyone,

For the nth time, sorry for the lack of updates. I've been through a lot - work wise that is. For months, I literally just went home to sleep (except for the occasional vacation leaves and sick leaves). Anyway, since my last update, I am happy to tell you that I have accumulated somewhat a huge amount of beauty items.

The good thing about being a corporate slave is that I can buy make-up (not the high-end ones - I am not in THAT position yet.) almost every payday. I have also discovered some drugstore brand products that are really cheap and good. I find myself hauling nail polishes from time to time.

I have a LOT of products up for review. I want to make this blog alive come 2011. That gives me what? a week to organize my thoughts. =)

Stay tuned, everyone!

Note: I've been looking for the perfect layout that describes me so do not be surprised if you see this blog switch from one layout to another.

May Giveaways from bloggers Lizz Buenaventura and Shobe!

2010-05-17T01:53:00.003+08:00

Lizz Buenaventura of lizzbuenaventura.com is having a giveaway! SO MANY GOODIES TO LOOK FORWARD TO!

What is my favorite summer event/activity? DEFINITELY, GOING TO THE BEACH! =) Well, I'm easy to please. As long as there is sun, white sand, and blue waters - I'm happy!

Go HERE for the mechanics and other info. Contest ends May 30 midnight. =)

Another pretty blogger, Shobe, is celebrating motherhood and her first anniversary in the blogosphere.

Here are the goodies:

Go HERE for the mechanics. Deadline of entries is on May 23 midnight.

Goodluck, ladies! =)

40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

2010-04-17T12:21:00.002+08:00

40 BEAUTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Skincare:

1. How many times do you wash your face daily?

twice. =) Before going to work and before going to sleep.

2. What skin type do you have?
Oily.

3. What is your current facial wash?
Pond's White Beauty Facial Wash and/or Pond's Flawless White Facial Wash - whichever is available.

4. Do you exfoliate?
Yup. At least 2x a week.

5. What brand do you use?
Himalaya Herbals Walnut Almond Gentle Scrub.

6. What moisturizer do you use?
Olay Natural Radiance Day Cream.

7. Do you have freckles?
None.

8. Do you use eye cream?
No. But I will try to use Avon's ANEW. =)

9. Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Not anymore. I used to have pimple-infested face when I was a highschool frosh.

10. Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
Nope.

Make Up:

11. What foundation do you use?
Currently trying to finish up adorned with Grace's foundation in Kindness 4.5! I love mineral foundations! I also use MAC Studio Fix Plus Powder Foundation for touch ups or whenever I feel like using it.

12. How about concealer?
Elianto Concealer #3. =) Very good for only Php399.

13. Do you know your undertone color?
I have peach undertones.

14. What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I don't know. I haven't tried putting them on nor touching them.

15. Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
I do. But I am guilty of using mascaras that are over 3 months old.

16. What brand of mascara do you use?
Maybelline Volum Express mascara.

17. Sephora or MAC?
I'd go for MAC. But I love my Sephora Color box too! The blushes are absolutely gorgeous.

18. What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Brushes. Yes, just brushes. Haha.

19. Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Yes. But I do not put E/S quite often.

20. For the face?

This is a must. I feel weird when I put foundation without priming first. I use MAC Prep and Prime Skin Enhancer Illuminateur De Teint in Neutralize. I have used other primers in the past such as TFS Hydro Splash and TFS Quick and Clean. =)

21. What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
Office friendly colors!

22. Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Pencil and gel liners only. No to liquid eyeliner.

23. How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

Haven't poked my eyes yet and hopefully never.

24. What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

Love love love. MMU eyeshadows come in loose powder type so...

25. Do you use mineral makeup?
Yup. =)

26. What is your favorite lipstick?

Mac Hug Me and NARS Dolce Vita.

27. How about lipgloss?
MAC Lipglasses. =)

28. What is your favorite blush to use?

Nars Orgasm but I think I will love Colorscience more.

29. Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
Haven't tried.

30. Do you like drugstore makeup?
Some drugstore makeup.

31. Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

Nope.

32. Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

I try not to be.

33. Name a makeup crime that you hate?
When you use foundation that doesn't match your skin tone and when you have applied too much makeup you look like a clown e.g. uber dramatic eyes + uber dramatic cheeks + uber dramatic lips = uber clown.

34. Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick, eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
either neutral eyes and colorful lips or colorful eyes and neutral lips.

35. Which celebrity always has great make up?

Sandra Bullock.

36. If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?

Lipstick or lipglass.

37. Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Almost all the time.

38. Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Yes! I am THAT confident. Haha.

39. In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
MAC! Haha.

40. What do you think of Makeup?
It only enhances what is already there. =) Makeup is not equal to miracle.

I TAG EVERYONE WHO READS THIS. =)

CONTEST: The Beauty Junkee's 1st Anniversary Giveaway!

2010-04-17T12:07:00.003+08:00

Want a Shu Uemura eyelash Curler? Martha of The Beauty Junkee Eats Lipsticks is having a giveaway to celebrate her blog's first anniversary!

Please see link below:

http://thebeautyjunkee.blogspot.com/2010/03/beauty-junkees-summer-and-1st-year.html

UPDATE: 12-pan Project

2010-03-13T11:39:00.002+08:00

Hello! It's been a while since I last posted. This is just an update of my 12-pan project. =) Yes, I have not bought make-up since I started. I've been good.

This is the list as of January 26, 2010:

1. Earthen Glow Minerals YG foundation 30g - OKAY!

2. Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

3. NARS Orgasm

4. NYX Round Lipstick 1

5. A tube of lip balm

6. D & G Light Blue 3.4oz - OKAY!

7. Lacoste Touch of Sun 3.4oz

8. Burberry Sheer Brit 1.7oz - OKAY!

9. Maybelline Volum Express Mascara

10. TFS Quick and Clean BB Cream

11. TFS Hydro Splash BB Cream

12. Dreamworld Minerals Strawberry Creme 10g

This is the list now:

1. NARS Orgasm - 85% full

2. NYX Round Lipstick 1 MAC Hug Me Lipstick - 85% full

3. Joppa Coffee Butter Lip Balm - 90% full

4. Maybelline Volum Express Mascara - 85% full

5. TFS Quick and Clean BB Cream - 30% full

6. TFS Hydro Splash BB Cream - 50% full

7. Dreamworld Minerals Strawberry Creme 10g - 85%full

And to add: I will not buy foundation unless I finish the following-

1. adorned with Grace Kindness 4.2 30g - 90% full

2. Dreamworld Minerals Luna foundation in Oya 10g - 95% full

No Buy Mode + Project 12 Pan =)

2010-01-26T20:44:00.001+08:00

I know I have been saying this for the past months but never really SERIOUSLY committed to NO BUY MODE AND PROJECT 10 PAN (12 in my case).

But K's post on Shopaholic(ism) made me realize that I have the same problem to face and conquer. Out of the twelve signs of Compulsive spending, I got ELEVEN. This is serious and I have only realized it now. My credit card is maxed out and I do not have a REAL savings account.

I have found out that I have enough cosmetics to last me two lifetimes yet I do not have a back-up supply of my shampoo and I am asking for soap from my Ate (Big Sister). Talk about priorities. I have a problem in setting my priorities. Ask me if I'd rather buy that make-up I saw at the store or pay my credit card and phone bills - I would probably choose make-up. BUT NOT TODAY.

So I am officially (for the nth time) and seriously COMMITTING TO A NO BUY MODE AND PROJECT 12 PAN. Below is the list of the products that I intend to finish up:

Now that I have already ordered my "planned" purchases, I am ready to seriously commit to my Project 10-pan. I have been saying na I'm going on a No Buy mode since September or October 2009 pa pero well, lagi ako natetempt. :) I want to start the year right so I will commit to my project 12 pan talaga. I already have my list of products. =)

1. Earthen Glow Minerals YG foundation 30g - OKAY!

2. Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

3. NARS Orgasm

4. NYX Round Lipstick 1

5. A tube of lip balm

6. D & G Light Blue 3.4oz - OKAY!

7. Lacoste Touch of Sun 3.4oz

8. Burberry Sheer Brit 1.7oz - OKAY!

9. Maybelline Volum Express Mascara

10. TFS Quick and Clean BB Cream

11. TFS Hydro Splash BB Cream

12. Dreamworld Minerals Strawberry Creme 10g

I made it 12 kase last month ko pa naubos yung 2 perfumes.

So, there. =) I hope I will be successful in this project.

I still have a bunch of products that needs to be reviewed - too many products that will probably take me months or years to finish reviewing (not that I am very masipag to do reviews.) LOL.

So yeah. =)

Thanks for reading!

My Last Haul before I go on a No Buy Mode and start Project 12 Pan

2010-01-25T07:17:00.003+08:00

Just a quick post.

These babies are arriving from the US on March 2010:

From Amazon.com:
Perry Ellis 360 By Perry Ellis For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Ounces
D & G Light Blue By Dolce & Gabbana For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Ounces
Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel, 1.5-Ounce Containers (Pack of 3)
Carmex 10-pc. Value Pack
Ivory Soap, Aloe, 10-Count, 4.5-Ounce Bars (Pack of 3)
Ivory Moisturizing Body Wash, Aloe, 24-Ounce Bottle (Pack of 6)

From MsCuppyCakes:
15 NYX Round Lipsticks
2 1000 Miles Long Mascaras

From Scented Monkey:
Paris Hilton By Paris Hilton 3.4oz TST
Glow by Jennifer Lopez 3.4oz TST

From Cosmetic Solutions:
2 Queen Helene Mint Julep Facial Scrub 6 oz. tubes
1 Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque 12 oz. Jar
1 Queen Helene Mint Julep Shampoo with Protein 16 oz. (Concentrate)
1 Queen Helene Oatmeal 'N Honey Natural Facial Scrub 6 oz. Tube
1 Queen Helene Mud Pack 6 oz. + 2 oz. Free Tube

From Ebay US:

Lot of 30 Styli Style Liners

Lumene Double Stay Mineral Makeup 04 Peach Beige

And the non-beauty stuff:

Kraft Blue Box Macaroni & Cheese, 7.25-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 15)

Ice Breakers Sugarless Sours, Berrysplash, Strawberry, Raspberry and Lemonade, 1.5-Ounce Pack (Pack of 16)

Kettle Krinkle Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper, 2-Ounce Bags (Pack of 24)

Yep. =)

MY HUMBLE MAKE-UP STASH.

2010-01-11T20:44:00.010+08:00

This is my beloved make-up stash. I started becoming interested with make-up particularly mineral make-up just last February of 2009. So yeah, these goodies were purchased in 2009 - I haven't bought a single make-up item yet this 2010 except for the Life and Companion brushes (Php24.75 each at Landmark).

I bought this 5-layer drawer at SM Bacoor's Department Store for Php550 ($12?). I love it because it's big, it PERFECTLY fits in my cabinet (see picture below) and it's PINK! <3

This is the first drawer. It contains all my full-sized mineral eyeshadows mostly from Joppa, MMU blushes in 10g jars from adorned with Grace and Joppa, Earthen Glow, Lumiere, EDM and MAD Minerals samples, Dreamworld's whipped cremes, Joppa foundation in 10g jars. I also believe I have one PAC eyeshadow there which I got as a freebie.

This is the second drawer. It holds my full-sized mineral foundations. The jars with maroon and white covers are from Everyday Minerals. They are mostly blushes. The jars with clear lids are from Joppa Minerals. I hoarded when they had a grab bag sale. Hence, my lifetime supply of their foundations which unfortunately, one or two are not my shades. But then, I can still mix them up to get the perfect shade.

For reference: I am an NC42 in MAC. Evelyn in Earthen Glow's Youthful Glow Foundation, Ammonite/Cool Copper/Toffee/Medium Tan in Joppa Minerals, Kindness 4.5/Faith 4.2 in adorned with Grace, Oya in Dreamworld's Luna Foundation.

There's an Eyeko Tinted Cream there, some Joppa blushes in 20g jars, adorned with Grace foundations and powders, and my beloved Earthen Glow foundations. I also see LauRess and Pure Luxe items in there.

Now, this is the third layer where you will not see a single MMU product (is MAC Mineralized SF considered MMU?). This is where I put my one and only mascara - Maybelline Volum' Express in Brown, my Maybelline pressed powder, 4U2 blushes/eyeshadow, Avon Magix, LA Colors Palette, my only gel liner, ELF stuff, MAC blushes, Studio fix, and Mineralized SF. In the blue pencil case are my Ever Bilena stick foundation which I always try to use as an eyeshadow primer, some Careline eye sticks for primer, and samples in jar from Sephora.

Fourth layer contains my three BB creams from The Face Shop, Charm travel pro brush set, my 5-pc Ecotools brush set, and my lipglasses, lipsticks, and lip balms. I love NYX round lipsticks - I just hoarded twenty tubes recently from Mscuppycakes.com - and I am planning to get more soon. They're cheap yet they work good!

Last layer contains my Dollface Cosmetics palettes and my Nichido deluxe palette. There are also two kabuki brushes inside kabaggies in there because they won't fit inside the fourth layer.

88 - Earth palette

96-color palette

88-color shimmer palette

and the 66-pc lip palette

This is where I put my MMU samples.

My brushes

I hauled EDM brushes last year. You can see stippling brushes in there which I consider my major brush. I use stippling brushes more often than any other brush.

There was a time when I grew tired of MMU samples in baggies so I transferred them to a cheapo medicine case which I bought in Landmark Makati for Php30 each.

P.S. : I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOOKING AT OTHER PEOPLE'S MAKE-UP STASH. IF YOU HAVE SOME MAKE-UP PORN, PLEASE LEAVE A LINK IN THE COMMENT SECTION. THANK YOU!

GIVEAWAY: WANT TO WIN A COMPLETE SET OF KERASTASE MINIS?

2010-01-04T05:38:00.003+08:00

Yay. What a way to start the year! Hair In Manila is giving away a COMPLETE, I repeat, a COMPLETE set of KERASTASE minis! Man, these babies don't come cheap, I tell ya.

Here's a pic-peek of the babies:

Sweet, ain't it? So what are you waiting for? Contest ends on January 8, 2010. Hop over at Hair In Manila and join, join, JOIN!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I'M BACK!

2010-01-01T20:54:00.000+08:00

Hello there! Yes, it’s me! I haven’t updated my blog for quite some time obviously. LOL. So, what’s up with me? I was busy with oDesk – just found out that it is a good (GREAT) source of extra income. I have been working as a freelance article writer. I write about different stuff. Stuff I haven’t even heard of! LOL. Good thing my clients pay me well.

Anyhoo:

Contrary to my no-buy mode, I have actually bought a lot of make-up and non-make-up goodies during my blogging hiatus. I do not know where to start. I was able to get hold of different palettes from Dollface Cosmetics, Elianto Cream Concealer, a brown gel liner, Life and Companion eye shadow blending brushes, two stippling brushes from Hong Kong (love love love!), Avon Magix Tinted Face Protector, Maybelline Clear Smooth Extra Shine Free Powder Foundation (whew), loads of Nyx round lipsticks and a lot more that I cannot remember right now. I aim to give you a quick (super quick!) review on each of them if possible.

I am planning to show you my new make-up organizer/drawer which I found at SM Department Store. It’s cute. It’s not that expensive. Most of all, it’s pink! Please do not laugh at my measly makeup collection. There are only a bunch of expensive (well, MAC is expensive for me.) items in my stash. I am a sucker for bargains, you know. Lol. So yeah, watch out for the photos.

I know I promised to host another giveaway before I went on my unexpected hiatus. Sorry but I will not be able to have giveaways right now. Due to lack of... er... financial sources, I will not be able to do that in a while. As a matter of fact, I am trimming down my makeup stash to stuff that I can actually use and get some money back for those items that I cannot by selling them. LOL.

My colored hair:

Yes, after eleven or twelve years, I had my hair colored! The first time I had my hair color altered was when I was in Grade Six and it was done at home. Last December 18, I went to David’s Salon originally for a simple hair cut – but ended up having my hair color treated. The senior stylist suggested that I chose a shade of mahogany (or was it burgundy?) which I did because I really want to have my hair reddish brown. What turned out to be 20-minutes became 1 and ½ hours of coloring! My hair was so stubborn that it refused to alter colors. LOL. The hair stylist kept asking me if I use blackening shampoo. I said no. He had to put the “mixture” three times just to have a hint of reddish brown on my hair! =/ I don’t know but I would like to try other salons if not, do it myself at home. I’ll probably try to undergo another color treatment after two to three months. For now, I am just using Loreal Elseve Color Care line and I think it works great!

2009-10-30T04:04:00.001+08:00

Black is In! The Shades of U MAC Giveaway!

2009-10-04T20:16:00.002+08:00

The Shades of U is giving away MAC goodies - mostly from the latest Black collection!

See mechanics here: http://www.theshadesofu.com/2009/10/viral-mac-giveaway-contest-for-shades.html

Prizes are:

1. Blackware glimmerglass
2. Blackfire glimmerglass
3. Blingblack glimmerglass
4. Black Knight cremesheen lipstick
5. Blue Flame mineralize eyeshadow
6. Cinderfella mineralize eyeshadow
7. Wisteria eyeshadow trio (Dame Edna collection)
8. Kirsch mattene lipstick

NOW WHO WOULDN'T WANT THOSE?!

Another giveaway soon. =D

2009-09-29T15:10:00.002+08:00

For those who weren't lucky enough to get the #3 spot in the List Randomizer:

Don't worry! I will be having another giveaway. I already have something in mind for my Philippine based friends. I'm still thinking of what prizes to give for my internationally based sisters. I'm having a hard time with this because I am limited (or should I say my finances are limited) to shipping light items only. I don't want to launch giveaways that will exclude my other readers. =D Most probably, it's either mineral makeup or product samples again for my non-Philippine subscribers. =D

I'll keep you posted. =D

BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

2009-09-28T18:56:00.005+08:00

CONGRATULATIONS, NINA OF NINA'S OBSESSIONS! SHE WON MY BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY PART I. NINA, PLEASE SEND YOUR SHIPPING DETAILS TO MGNA15 [AT] GMAIL [DOT] COM. THANKS!

CONGRATULATIONS, AICHA OF IF I'M NOT FOR MYSELF, WHO WILL BE? ! SHE WON MY BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY PART II. AICHA, PLEASE SEND YOUR SHIPPING DETAILS TO MGNA15 [AT] GMAIL [DOT] COM. THANKS!

BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! =]

2009-09-24T20:51:00.004+08:00

Yay! I reached 35 followers. Thank you very much. =) Eventhough I haven't reached at least 10 entries for each giveaway, I'm putting a deadline on my birthday giveaways. =)

DEADLINE OF ENTRIES FOR THE TWO GIVEAWAYS: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 12MIDNIGHT PHILIPPINE TIME (EST +8)

THANK YOU FOR THOSE WHO JOINED! I AM VERY HAPPY. =)

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE GIVEAWAY POSTS

PS: I'LL BE USING RANDOM.ORG'S LIST RANDOMIZER TO PICK THE WINNER. =) THE NAME WHO'LL BE #3 WILL BE THE WINNER! =D

Update: Giveaways - EXTENDED!

2009-09-18T01:36:00.005+08:00

Since the quota for number of entries wasn't met, my GIVEAWAYS are extended.

Btw, my local readers can join BOTH giveaways BUT in the event that the same reader gets picked, she'll have to choose only ONE. In short, THERE MUST BE TWO INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL WIN THE GIVEAWAY. =d

PART I - Open to PHILIPPINE RESIDENTS ONLY

PART II - Open to LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL READERS

SO, YEAH. GOODLUCK EVERYONE! *GIDDY*

Young, Fabulous, and Pregnant's BLOG GIVEAWAY!

2009-09-16T00:07:00.000+08:00

CLICK FOR THE LINK TO HER BLOG:

Beauty Giveaway
So, I'm in the process of starting to pack and move. I have a few beauty products that I don't use or have extras of and thought it would be nice to give it away!

Here is what you will be getting:

1. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair (.5fl oz)
I love this stuff. It's repairs damage to your skin and makes it look amazing. :)

2. Cle de Peau Refreshing Balancing Lotion (.5fl oz)
I used to get facials at a spa here in Atlanta that used this line (made by Shiseido) exclusively. My skin would glow for weeks afterwards. I had to stop going because I coudn't afford the $250 facials all the time. Maybe I will treat myself after the baby comes. Haha.

3. Cle de Peau Sunscreen (.13fl oz)
Sunscreen...who doesn't need sunscreen?

4. And best for last...a MAC Plushglass Lipgloss of your choice.

This stuff will be great for all you other moms or moms-to-be out there. Enjoy!

Rules:
-Must be a follower of my blog
-Giveaway winner will be determined on Sept. 21.

Good luck and feel free to share!Young, Fabulous, and Pregnant

Shen's Birthday Contest!

2009-09-15T00:58:00.002+08:00

Hey, girls! Shen is having a birthday contest as well. I can't believe that we share the same date of birth! Haha. Anyhoo, here's the link: http://www.shensaddiction.com/2009/09/birthday-contest-philippine-readers.html

Contest runs until September 20th.

birthday contst - prizes by leeshengee on Polyvore.com

MY BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAYS PART I AND II

2009-08-31T20:44:00.003+08:00

Click on the following links to join my contests:

PART I - Open to PHILIPPINE RESIDENTS ONLY

PART II - Open to LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL READERS

Goodluck!

MY BIRTHDAY GIVE-AWAY PART II - CLOSED!

2009-08-31T20:32:00.004+08:00

Okay. So I have a separate give-away for my international followers. I had to make a separate one because shipping the prizes internationally might cost me a leg and an arm. LOL. I had to get items that are not too heavy and bulky for international shipping. =) Anyhoo, here are the mechanics again:

1. Follow me! Just click the Follow button on the left! =)
2. Make a post about my give-away on your blog. =) Copy-paste is good. =)
3. Leave a message in the comment section of this post. Please make sure that it includes LINK TO YOUR BLOG POST ABOUT MY CONTEST. I will be checking this and if this is not followed your entry is automatically disqualified. Boo hoo!
4. I WILL SHIP WORLD-WIDE FOR THIS GIVEAWAY. THAT MEANS EVERYONE CAN JOIN. =]
5. At least 10 must join (or else giveaway will be extended until such time I receive 10 entries! I do hope I receive more than 10 right away though.)
6. Give-away ends on September 30, 2009 11:59PM PH Time.
7. Winner will be announced on or before October 3, 2009.

And the prize:

Dr. Jart Shining Base BB Cream sample
Feverlet BB Cream Sample
20-30 baggies of mineral make-up from different MMU companies
Body Recipe Skin Lightening Hand and Body Lotion sachet
iWhite products in sachets
Skin Food Agave Cactus Toner sample
Skin Food Agave Cactus Cream sample

GOODLUCK!

MY BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY PART I - CLOSED! =]

2009-08-31T20:12:00.006+08:00

Hello again, my beloved followers and readers!

I'm going to be 24 in two weeks time! To celebrate this, I'm having my FIRST BLOG GIVE-AWAY!

MECHANICS AND OTHER DETAILS:
1. Follow me! Just click the Follow button on the left! =)
2. Make a post about my give-away on your blog. =) Copy-paste is good. =)
3. Leave a message in the comment section of this post. Please make sure that it includes LINK TO YOUR BLOG POST ABOUT MY CONTEST. I will be checking this and if this is not followed your entry is automatically disqualified. Boo hoo!
4. Open to Philippine residents only. I have a separate giveaway that includes my internationally-based followers. =)
5. At least 10 must join (or else giveaway will be extended until such time I receive 10 entries! I do hope I receive more than 10 right away though.)
6. Give-away ends on September 15, 2009 11:59PM PH Time.
7. Winner will be announced on or before September 20, 2009.

Oh, yeah. Here are the prizes for this give-away. Hope you like them. :

2pcs. Pond's Flawless White Vitamin Soak Lightening Mask
adorned with Grace Test Blushes #1, #2, and #3
ELF Duo Eyeshadow Cream in Mocha Swirl
ELF Duo Eyeshadow Cream in Berry Mix
ELF Nail Polish in Medium Red
Bath and Body Works Pleasures Rainkissed Leaves Body Lotion
The Body Shop Powder Free Facial Blotting Tissues
Ever Bilena Pro-Flawless Finish Foundation in Gold
Ever Bilena Pro-Translucent Powder in Bronze Shine
Celeteque Facial Moisturizer
Sweet Scents 1oz Popsicle Pigment (very pretty pink shade!)

I HOPE YOU JOIN. THANK YOU! SMILE ALWAYS!

My Permed Eyelashes after 26 days

2009-08-31T15:36:00.002+08:00

See my right-before perming pics HERE. After 26 days, here's how my lashes look like:

Still decent, 'no? Just needs a little combing and I'm all set. =)

Swatches: MAD Minerals Pigments and a couple of foundies

2009-08-31T14:57:00.006+08:00

Barbie of M*A*D Minerals is such a sweet lady. She insisted on sending me a 20-pc sampler of their pigments FOR FREE! I couldn't say no, of course. Who would? Anyway, here are the swatches and I really apologize for the blah camera skills. Hehe.

L-R: Satin Glow and Flash Glow

Up: Satin Glow
Down: Flash Glow

The difference is not really obvious in pictures (or maybe because of my camera phone) but in real life, you can see the little glitters in Flash Glow. Satin Glow reminds me of adorned with Grace's Supreme Smoothing Powder.

First Row: Desert Cactus, Chartreuse, Be Kind, Quiet Storm, Kunzite, Moondance
Second Row: Eminence, Ponder, Fireside, Modest Pink, Lolita, Canyon Clay
Third Row: Wild Mango, Eroticism, Aurora, Coralee

They are really pigmented as hell and I only needed a little bit of the product to achieve the great color pay-off below. I only used the bits of powder that were on the jar lids. Oh, yeah, btw, the samples are REALLY generous. I probably couldn't finish these even if I wear them everyday since you only need a minuscule amount .

L-R: MAC Studiofix Powder Plus Foundation NC42, Medium-Tan Golden, Medium Golden
I used The Face Shop's Hydro Splash BB Cream as base. NC42 seems to be on the pink side but it's not really obvious in real life. Actually, medium-tan golden and NC42 look the same under natural light.

What I like:
1. Very pigmented
2. Affordable (even if you pay for it! =P)
3. Generous sample size
4. Fast TAT (i received a shipping notice from Stamps.com within 2 days from order placement)

What I don't like:
1. The jars cause minor spillage. Pigments tend to settle on the lids which is also the same with other mineral make-up. It's because of the jars! But I can live with it. =)
2. NOTHING MORE!

Will I buy again? Yes - that is when I finish these babies (which would take me forever). I'll probably purchase other shades. =)

EDIT: They are ON SALE right now. 15% off everything in their store. There is also a 70% off clearance bin. =) If you wanna purchase, do so NOW.

UPDATE: My First Blog Contest

2009-08-28T17:50:00.002+08:00

I'm still organizing the prizes. =)

EDIT: I'm sure as hell that I will include ELF eyeshadows and nail polishes too. =) Still going through my stash. =) Thank you for patiently waiting. i hope everyone joins! =)

PERMED!

2009-08-05T19:56:00.004+08:00

LOL. Because of Shen's (Shen's Addiction) "shoutout" on Facebook, I had my eyelash permed too yesterday at Let's Face It - SM Bacoor. I was really nervous because it was my first time having something done to my eye area, same feeling when I had my upper lip and eyebrows threaded.

Back to eyelash perming, I had to shut my eyes for 1.5 hours! Bleh. My back was already hurting. I was also panicking a bit because of the fact that I can't open my peepers for more than an hour. Hehe. I'm such a noobie at these kind of beauty stuff and procedures. LOL.

Did it hurt? A bit. I felt tolerable burning of my eyes when the attendant put perming solution on my eyelashes but the pain didn't last long. Curls will last 2-3 weeks according to the attendant.

Here are some after pics (forgot to take before pics. bleh.):

P.S.: excuse the oiliness as i have already washed my face before taking pics.

Wallet damage: Php280 (approx. US$5.60) exclusive of tip.

Will I have my eyelashes permed again? Maybe. Maybe not. Depending on my mood. I don't feel the necessity of it. =)

LINEA'S BLOG CONTEST/GIVEAWAY

2009-07-30T22:37:00.000+08:00

Linea is having a contest. See details below and click here to join:

Hello Loves!

i hope everyone is keeping cool with this weather! ugh... i hate the heat!!!

ok so like i said... im doing a GIVE-AWAY!

i reached 100 followers!! yay!

i never thought, i'd be here with a beauty blog & plus some wonderful followers!

Rules:

1. You Must Be A Follwer! duh!
2. Mention my Giveaway in a post on your blog! Link it & post my rules also.
3. Leave me comment in THIS post; "Blush Me Two Times, Babe!" & leave the link post to the post you made about my give away & YOUR NAME & EMAIL ADRESS!
4. Good Luck Ladies!!!

I WILL PICK THE WINNER BY

random.org

I WILL POST PICTURES

OF THE PRIZE CLOSERS

TO THE DEALINE!

DEALINE: July 31, 2009

12am (Cali Time)

Initial Review: Prestige lip stick in Petulant Rose

2009-07-28T17:43:00.005+08:00

I've read in Girltalk that Beauty Bar is having a sale on most of their items right now. I did not waste time and went there grab some Bloom lipglosses. However, my attention was caught by the Prestige section. I have their mini powder brush (which is so soft, btw) , waterproof eyeliner and nothing else. I thought of trying one of their lipsticks. Obviously, I got the Petulant Rose shade (last piece in the store). It's a pretty pink (barbie pink?) shade that is buildable. It's very pigmented as well. I don't have any idea when it comes to its staying power because I haven't worn it yet (aside from testing it on my lips) but it's a nice color and cheap for Php295. It's even prettier when topped off with Bloom lip gloss in Sweet Dreams. It has somehow transformed into a nude shade, IMO. =) I'm planning to get another couple of shades from Prestige but not now (i'm soooo over the budget plus I'm not a lipstick person anyway.).

PRESTIGE Lipstick in PETULANT ROSE Php295 (approx. $6)

L-R: swiped once, swiped twice, swiped thrice

One coat of Petulant Rose on my lips. Pretty color, eh?

When I removed it, it seemed that my lips felt moisturized and soft. I don't know if it's just me or it has moisturizing properties. =)

My prize from the Beauty Junkee's contest! (and mini-haul too)

2009-07-28T11:29:00.004+08:00

MAC Lustreglass in Beaux
MAC Lipglass in Pink Poodle
The Face Shop Liquid Eyeliner
I bought the three items from The Beauty Junkee for only PHP800 (approx. $16). Everything's pre-loved but still in tip top condition. The MAC came in respective boxes too!

Freebies:
Anne Sui Loose Powder Sample
PAC Loose Eyeshadow
and a glittery nail polish

AND NOW FOR MY PRIZE: =)

Ta-dah! My first prize from a contest! Sweet note and thoughtful message cards!
=) Thank you, Beauty Junkee!

PLANNING: My birthday giveaway =)

2009-07-25T12:52:00.003+08:00

My birthday is just around the corner (well September is just around the corner. LOL.). I'm PLANNING to have a giveaway and this MIGHT also include my INTERNATIONAL FOLLOWERS. I've recently shipped a package to Australia via the post office and found out that international shipping is not that pricey (250grams = Php200+ or US$4). So, watch out for that. =)

EDIT: How about two separate giveaways? One for my Philippines-based followers and another one for my Philippines-based AND international followers? =)

Watson's Haul and BB Creams

2009-07-14T22:30:00.005+08:00

Some of my recent Watson's purchases:

Because of the raves by beauty bloggers, I bought these products: Garnier PureA Daily Moisturizer, Garnier Brightening Eye Roll-on, and Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Complete UV Waterlight Lotion SPF50

Without the boxes.

My BB creams pre-order has arrived: Yey!

TFS Pure Berry BB Cream, TFS Hydro Splash BB Cream, Innisfree Trouble-Care BB Cream

I liked Innisfree the best even if it was actually just a replacement for the other variant of TFS bb cream I ordered. Hehe. Lucky!

Btw, I received my contest prize from The Beauty Junkee! Will post pics soon.

New MAC babies + Swatches

2009-07-14T22:18:00.003+08:00

Here are my MAC lipglasses and 1 lustreglass:

I bought the Beaux Lustreglass and Pink Poodle Lipglass pre-loved from The Beauty Junkee.

Fierce and Fabulous Lipglass from the Style Warrior collection - bought at Marrionaud SM Mall of Asia

Lil' Red Pepper - from a swap. =) Got this brand new! yey! a rare shade too!

Group pic: Gold Rebel, Fierce and Fabulous, Pink Poodle, Lil' Red Pepper, and Beaux

Swatches (L-R): Gold Rebel, Fierce and Fabulous, Pink Poodle, Lil' Red Pepper, and Beaux

My current fave: Beaux and Gold Rebel =)

Dreamworld Minerals Loot #2 (Woohoo!)

2009-07-14T22:08:00.002+08:00

I finally received my second loot from Dreamworld Minerals. I got an Elf-sized Luna foundation in Oya and Cremes To Go in Peach (Clay and Silica) and Angel (Silk). I received A LOT of freebies too! Thanks, Ellie!

Peach Cream Topping (Clay and Silica), Angel Cream Topping (Silk), Oya foundation
Freebies: Thalia, Melpomen, Autumn Frost, and Blood Stone (Blush)

As usual, FULL TO THE BRIM. They actually looked like pressed make-up because the containers were so full. =)

EG Minerals Free Samples

2009-07-14T21:47:00.003+08:00

I emailed Earthen Glow Minerals and asked for their recommendation on my shade. I bought 4 full sizes of their foundies when they had the BOGO sale. Unfortunately, they were a bit off (still wearable!) for my skintone. They emailed back and guess what - THEY SAID THEY'RE GONNA SEND ME SAMPLES OF FOUNDATIONS BASED ON MY FEEDBACK FOR FREE! I love this company! Hah! They (my free EG samples and Dreamworld Loot #1) woke me up at 8 in the morning. So here they are:

CM Sotay, YG Reanne, YG Lorraine, YG Carly, YG Stelline, CM Johnnie
Seriously, I did not expect it to be this plenty. They also sent me tweakers (about 1 tbsp each) for Sherrilyn and Gabrielle! Sweet!

To date, I haven't tried any of them yet because I'm using YG Evelyn. =)

I won The Beauty Junkee's blog contest! yay!

2009-07-07T23:34:00.002+08:00

From The Beauty Junkee's blog:

AND THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER, WINNER OF THE BEAUTY LOOT IS...

MINA! HERE'S HER ANSWER:

Personally, I liked this post:

AN ANTHOLOGY OF MY THEATRE PLAYS

It's amazing how one still shot can explain a lot, how one's facial expression can tell what is happening in that shot, hundreds of emotions - joy, sadness, madness, despair, hope, etc.

Acting does not just entail "acting" per se. Acting is being that character in that moment. In my personal opinion, it's like being possessed. You forget who you are and just let that persona take over your body.

I may not be an actress but I do appreciate art. =)

MY REASON AND COMMENT: I LIKE YOUR REPLY BECAUSE IT SEEMED SINCERE. I APPRECIATE YOUR APPRECIATION FOR ART, ESPECIALLY THEATRE. AND I AM QUITE SURPRISED THAT YOU DO KNOW A THING OR TWO ABOUT THEATRE! AND I LIKED HOW YOU SORTA' GRASPED THE ESSENCE OF ACTING. FYI, THEATRE, MOST ESPECIALLY ACTING MEANS SO MUCH TO ME AND YOUR HEARTFELT APPRECIATION INCLINED ME TO CHOOSE YOU AS A WINNER.

I HOPE YOUR APPRECIATION DOESN'T STOP ON MERE WORDS ONLY. OUR ART (PHILIPPINE THEATRE) BADLY NEEDS SUPPORT OF ANY KIND. A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY'RE MISSING WHEN THEY DON'T WATCH THEATRE PLAYS AND I BELIEVE THAT OUR CURRENT THEATRE ARTISTS ARE THE UNSUNG HEROES OF TODAY'S ART. IF YOU ONLY KNEW WHAT THEY HAVE TO GO THROUGH TO DELIVER A ROLE AND A PLAY AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO GIVE UP TO TRY TO MAKE OUR THEATRE FLOURISH.

LET US ALL SUPPORT THE PHILIPPINE THEATRE AND OUR LOCAL ARTISTS AND ART!

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Thank you for choosing me as the grand prize winner, Martha! =)

Dreamworld Minerals Loot #1 (Finally!)

2009-07-07T00:15:00.003+08:00

After more than a month of waiting (I ordered May 23. I got them July 2.), my first ever DREAMWORLD MINERALS mini-haul has arrived! I was really getting ecstatic and excited to receive them since I've read a lot of raves about DW products. My first batch of orders were a Creams-To Go Duo (consists of two Cream Toppings in 10gram jars without sifters. FULL TO THE BRIM I TELL YOU!) and a bunch of other finishing powders (very generous too). Just take look at the pics below so that you'll know what I'm talking about:

These babies woke me up at 8 in the morning!

Loads of samples for me to try!

The Creams to Go Duo - Whipped Cream and Whipped Strawberries
Cerberus is an eyeshadow (I think). It gives off a good bronze/brown shimmery color and really pigmented. Most of all, IT'S FREE!

What did I tell you? The jars are jam packed right?

The Cream toppings really controlled my oiliness and made me look like I have perfect skin - honestly!

Still waiting for Dreamworld Minerals Loot #2. I bought an elf-sized foundation. I hope Luna Foundation in Oya is a match.

My E.L.F. and L.A. Colors Haul (no captions yet)

2009-06-29T22:26:00.003+08:00

Eyezaddiction's Birthday Giveaway!

2009-06-28T03:06:00.001+08:00

Eyezaddiction is having a BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY:

It's My Birthday Giveway!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Yap, Today its my 28th Birthday and I decided to do a giveaway to share my birthday celebration!

How To Enter:

You must be a follower of this blog to join this contest.
Make a blog post about this giveaway with a link to my page.
Leave a comment saying "Happy Birthday" on this post with the link to your blog entry.
1 Winner will be randomly selected using Random.Org

This contest is also open to all my international followers :) Aww, I love you too! HEHE.

THIS CONTEST ENDS IN JULY 4th at 12 midnight Eastern time!

PRIZES!!!!!

Urban Decay "Arsenal" Palette

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Urban Decay Mascara

Big Fatty Lip Plumper

Naked XXX Shine

Roach Eyeshadow (Top Left)

Half Baked Eyeshadow (Bottom Left)

Shotgun Eyeshadow (Top Right)

Midnight Cowboy Rides Again (Bottom Right)

Score Afterglow Blush

Speed Plump Miracuous Filling Face Mask

Bath & Body Works

A 5 minute refresher force

For Tired and Troubled Skin!

2 NYX Pigments

Baby Blue, Baby Pink

2 Sample of Eyeko Face Off Cleasing Wipes

1 Everyday Minerals Sample

Sunday Branch Blush

GOOD LUCK!!!

Goodluck to me! =D I need it!

Beauty for a Living's Contest!

2009-06-27T00:20:00.002+08:00

BEAUTY FOR A LIVING is having a contest!

FROM BEAUTYFORALIVING.COM:

WIN! Gift certificates for face and body treatments at Aesthetic Science

I promised my readers a giveaway and here it is!

Sitting on my desk are fabulous gift certificates from Aesthetic Science Clinic for Cosmetic Dermatology and Plastic Surgery.

I am giving them all away to ONE LUCKY READER!

Here's what the winner will get:

Diamond Peel worth P1,200 - This innovative non-chemical exfoliation treatment corrects the signs of aging and sun damaged skin with no downtime at all. It also helps in the improvement of acne scars and stretch marks. For optimal results, a series of treatments is advised. It is a safe and therapeutic approach to skin care when done in combination with other facial treatments.
eMax Skin Rejuvenation worth P3,500 for face - uses combined energies for effective and gentle restoration & rejuvenation of skin appearance
Body Scrub with Bleach plus Massage worth P1,400 - A 2-hour relaxing body treatment for softer, smoother and lighter skin. A rich sea salt is blended with the finest oils that has exfoliating properties and is used to remove dead and unwanted skin. A bleaching agent is then applied all over the body.
Reshape worth P4,000 for abdomen/butt and thighs - employs cutting edge RF technology to heat the inner layer of skin to achieve a Total Body Reshaping and sculpting. This revolutionary heat wave therapy will improve your body contour and skin texture to give you that toned, firm look without aggressive exercise or dieting.

That's a total of P10,000 worth of facial and body treatments!

Want to be pampered? Here's how you can win:

1. Write about the contest in your blog.
2. Make sure to link your post to this post.
3. Leave a comment informing me of your post.
4. Wait for 7 days. Contest ends on July 3 midnight and I'll announce the winner the next day!

The winner will be drawn randomly. Of course, I'll be checking if he/she also did a post on his/her blog first! I will then send the fabulous gift certificates to the winner--shipping's on me!
Gift certificates are valid until August 31, 2009. Winner may claim the treatments at:
Aesthetic Science Clinic
G/F Jupiter Place, Jupiter Street
Bel-Air, Makati City

Good luck! Spread the word!

Goodluck to me! =)

It's Christmas in June! =) [WARNING: Picture heavy!]

2009-06-25T23:12:00.008+08:00

My Ate came home from her US vacation last yesterday and look what I got from her! IT'S CHRISTMAS IN JUNE! WOOHOO!

Goodies from Sephora, Bath and Body Works, Everyday Minerals, and MAC!

My major EDM haul! 2 Super custom kits!

Full size blushes and backups of my fave shades.

Finishing Dust, Intensive Tan Concealer, and a Mixing Jar

Freebies! Mini-blushes and the 5-pc sample kit!

My EDM brushes! Yay! So soft!

Two tinted lip balms: Siesta and Bamboo.

From Target: Ecotools 6-pc bamboo brush set!

the blush brush is soft!

My MAC Style Warrior mini-haul

I got the two beauty powder blushes: Eversun and On A Mission and a lipglass: Gold Rebel (these are actually my first MAC products and i'd say they're good!)

My very own NARS Orgasm blush!

Two full sizes of Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque for my breakouts!

Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste and Burberry Brit Sheer! Very nice perfumes!

CHRISTMAS IN JUNE!!!! I'm so happy! =)

P.S. This is a lame post so i'm gonna edit this one of these days.

Beauty Junkee's Contest: Howdya Like It?

2009-06-25T23:05:00.003+08:00

The Beauty Junkee is having a blog contest! See here post below:

BEAUTY JUNKEE'S BLOG: HOWDYA LIKE IT?

RULES OF THE GAME

1. PICK ONE FAVORITE ENTRY IN MY BLOG AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU LIKE IT

2. POST YOUR ANSWERS IN THIS ENTRY

3. POST MY CONTEST ENTRY IN YOUR BLOG (A must. :)) THEN INCLUDE THE LINK OF THIS POST ALONG WITH YOUR ANSWER

4. MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOU HAVE TO BE A FOLLOWER

THAT'S ALL YOU HAVE TO DO. :)

WHAT ARE YOU BOUND TO WIN?

THE MOST FAVORED ANSWER WILL RECEIVE THE BEAUTY LOOT:

1. BAYLIS AND HARDING MIYABI CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAVEL SIZE HAND AND BODY LOTION (WORTH 180PHP)

2. DELUX BEAUTY COSMETICS LIQUID BRONZE GLOW LOTION (PERFECT FOR FAIR AND MORENA BEAUTIES) (WORTH 500PHP)

3. POUT WET LASH. WET LOOK MASCARA AND LASH/BROW TREATMENT. LASH & GO! (WORTH 1100PHP)

4. POP BEAUTY CUPCAKE LIP GLOSS (WITH GLITTER GLOSS AND FROSTING GLOSS) (WORTH 50PHP)

THE SECOND FAVORED ANSWER WILL RECEIVE THE ACCENTUATE LOOT:

1. VINTAGE EARRINGS

2. NATIVE ANKLETS (2)

3. MY SELF- MADE HEADBAND :) (BLACK GARTER WITH JEWELS)

4. THIN BANGLE FROM BANGKOK

EVERYONE'S A WINNER MOST ESPECIALLY FOR THE TITLE HOLDERS. I HOPE YOU COULD ALL JOIN!

CONTEST STARTS ON JUNE 21, 2009

CONTEST ENDS ON JULY 10, 2009 11:00 P.M.

**SHIPPING IS ABSOLUTELY FREE!

**CONTEST IS OPEN TO PHILIPPINES- BASED BLOGGERS ONLY (SORRY...IF I COULD AFFORD THE SHIPPING ACROSS THE GLOBE I'D OPEN THIS TO EVERYONE :()

Cyleina and Passion Berries

2009-06-21T23:24:00.006+08:00

First haul: Cyleina
I've joined the Cyleina craze because of the many raves that I read at Girltalk plus I want to ditch my Pond's regimen (I'm turning natural/organic!). I personally love the following variants:

1. Rice Bran - smells yummy. really exfoliates and made my skin thinner. lol.
2. Tomato Soap - for my face. i'm still having breakouts in the chin area but i hope this is not because of the tomato. i get that red glowy face after i use this.
3. Papaya Goat Milk - for whitening. I don't know if i have fairer skin now but it really smells good and moisturizes my skin. i use this on my body after rice bran and sometimes on my face too as an alternative to tomato.
4. Black Pearl - their best seller. you can immediately see the effect after you use it. Better if you can leave it on your face for about 5 minutes (or longer if you can handle the uber minty feeling). It's said to be for dark spots due to hormonal imbalance which is the primary reason why i tried this.

I don't like the smell of the Shea Butter Soap but it does moisturize well. PGM can do that too but without the unfavorable scent. I have yet to try to Kojic soap and Seaweed soap. I bought a small bottle of their 100% pure grapeseed oil but after using it for 1 week, i stopped. It gives me blackheads and it did not do anything to my face except made oilier.

Anyway, I get my Cyleina stocks from Alona for Php60 each. She does meetups in Cavite area every weekend, hence no shipping fee! We meet at SM Bacoor except for the last time because she was admitted to the hospital (I hope you get well soon!) and her husband was the one to give me my orders. =)

Here's the pic of my latest order:

See how many rice bran soaps I bought compared to the other variants? Hehe. That's how much I love it. Hopefully it'll last me three weeks.

I am itching to try the strawberry soap because the Cyleina addicts said that it can exfoliate well like the rice bran. i like variety. hehe. It's definitely included in my next order. Well, actually i already paid for 2 bars of strawberry. I'm just waiting for the next meetup schedule.

2nd haul: Passion Berries

I've also read on Girltalk (being a girltalker can drain your pockets! haha!) that Emu oil and rosehip oil are good for the skin. I bought samples from Hanna. She buys emu oil and rosehip oil along with other kinds of oils in bulk then repack it. She named her products Passion Berries. Anyhoo, I bought 10ml of emu (Php120), 10ml of rosehip (Php180), 1 cyleina lavander soap(because alona doesn't have this), and peruvian cacao bar (Php200). There was some mistake in the shipping because what I received was:

10ml pure rosehip oil Php180 and 30ml emu oil Php320

Free sample of Age defying oil

I was about to text her though about this when she called me up. It appears that my orders were sent to another customer. Hehe. Anyway, she told me that I could keep these (i only ordered 10ml emu but i got 20ml). She also said that because I ordered the last piece of peruvian cacao bar, she cannot send me another one. Instead, she gave me the Peruvian Cacao shea butter (which is good too!) PLUS a sample of the peruvian cacao bar (which was the only one left, smaller than the ones for sale)! Isn't that great customer service? Oh yeah, I forgot to take pics of the bar because I was so excited to use it. I've been using the two oils for almost a week now. No noticeable difference yet but hopefully in the next few weeks - they made my skin smooth in the morning though. I'm going to continue using this combination.

Topazhorizon.com contest!

2009-06-21T23:04:00.003+08:00

Topaz Horizon is having a contest in celebration of the blog's 3rd year anniversary (wow!). There will be three winners who will win assorted Maybelline cosmetic products!

From Topazhorizon.com:

Here are the guidelines:

1. Write about the contest in your blog.
2. Make sure to link your post to this post.
3. Leave a comment informing me of your post.
4. Wait for 7 days because I'll announce the winner next Friday, June 26!

Yay! Want to join? Click here!

No-Buy Mode starts now. SERIOUSLY.

2009-06-20T18:54:00.004+08:00

my no-buy mode officially (as in SERIOUSLY) starts NOW! No more online shopping for me. I've maxed out my credit cards and it's not good, financially speaking. Everything else that will arrive in the coming weeks will be my final hauls for now. I am going to do Project 20-pan and will not buy any cosmetic products unless I empty 20 (or maybe 30 hopefully) containers/pots/tubes/whatever you call it.

My next posts will be about my old hauls that were not yet posted here, my pasalubong(presents usually given by someone coming from a trip) from the US courtesy of Ate (big sister), and my purchases BEFORE i went on No-Buy mode. See left column for the list of my future posts. =)

Tip for the shopaholics: Whenever I feel the urge to buy something (which most of the time I don't need and will not use frequently), I arrange my makeup stash even though it's already organized. It helps me realize that I already have more than enough and I don't need more makeup. I actually do this every other night and the urge to buy more stuff goes away. =)

EG Minerals Loot

2009-06-16T14:41:00.005+08:00

Got my Earthen Glow Minerals loot today. I picked them up at my local post office (Bacoor). Didn't have to pay for Php35. Hooray for Bacoor PO! Well, I had to pick them up because I was afraid that they will not be able to deliver it on time again (just like with my Joppa and awG - took them a week) because the postman that was originally assigned in our street was sick (get well soon!). So, yeah. I got this, my TIME magazine issues, Reader's digest, my ate's credit card bill, and two letters that were for my neighbors (lol - it was inserted between the magazines so i think they didn't notice)!

Anyway, here are the pics:

the package unopened.

i got 4 blush sample sets and 1 acquaintance set - total of 21 sample pots!

Since i'm too lazy to type down the names, just click the pic to zoom it. hehe.

freebies! yay!

I tried the HD powder in my hand today and I think it was good. Really blurred my skin making it look smooth. - that was before i tried it on my face. I looked like a ghost when I took pics of myself.

The blushes, btw, were very pigmented. I do not know if they last long though because I haven't really tried them on nor swatched them. But the colors are prettier in person!

Blogger Giveaways for June 2009

2009-06-15T23:16:00.010+08:00

Nancy Lauren is having a contest! Super easy to join! WANT TO KNOW HOW TO GET A CHANCE TO WIN THESE ITEMS? Clickety .

My Sweet Fix is giving away these babies (ohhh lemmings!):

Contest ends on July 2, 2009. You can still join! Find out how by clicking THIS.

Lulu is moving into a new house and is having a contest! <--- click that for more details!

Cherry is giving away these cool cool items that are worth lemming for:

Want to know how to enter the contest? Go HERE now!

Whitz is having her first blog give away! Purederm Collagen Eyezone Mask will be received by 5 lucky readers!

See directions on how to join Whitz' contest here.

Pinkfishpie is also having a contest. You could win these goodies.

Go HERE to know more about the contest! Good luck!

I won in a blog contest!

2009-06-15T22:57:00.006+08:00

Yay. This is my first time and I hope this will not be the last. I won in The Swiper's Veet contest.

See her post regarding the contest here. I do wish that the Fitness First day pass is transferable since I'm already a member. =)

My Mineral Makeup Collection Part I

2009-06-15T22:34:00.004+08:00

Comments and actual post/blog will be inserted later.

What's behind this panel? You'll know soon.

My first MAJOR haul from adorned with Grace

2009-06-15T22:17:00.004+08:00

I placed my three separate orders at adorned with Grace Minerals last May and I got them last week though stamp on the parcels were dated 2 weeks ago. See pics below and pardon the pics if they are not positioned correctly. Lol.

I'm so tired right now. I'm just going to edit this later.

My 5th Grab Bag from Joppa Minerals

2009-06-15T21:50:00.005+08:00

I've ordered again from Joppa Minerals. I so love their grab bags and I think I am so lucky because I haven't got anything twice plus I love everything in the loot bags.

Here's what's inside my 5th loot:

50g jar of Soft Coverage Medium #2
20g jar of Full Coverage Medium #1
E/S Glitzy
E/S Anastasia
E/S Morning Glory
E/S Purity
E/S Mystery
E/S Promise
Green Tea and Tea Tree Lotion Sample
Acne Wash sample

I ordered these (left side) to reach $20 and get the freebies (right side):

Coffee Butter Lip Balm
Rhapsody Lip Twist

Freebie:
Half-size First Love Lip Twist
Half Size Splendid Lipstick

Rant: The free lip twists on my previous 4 grab bags were full sized.

Test post. =)

2009-06-09T19:26:00.000+08:00

Yes, I gave in to the beauty blogging craze and will be posting some, if not all, of my e-hauls. Will try to give reviews (although i know i'm bad at it).

And since I am too lazy to make separate blogs for my makeup and non-makeup musings, I'll be doing it right here. Who says beauty blogs have to be about cosmetics and skin care only?