FAN MAIL FRIDAYS: My most favorite beauty finds from my travels

It has been a pretty sad end of the week for me; my beloved companion, Denver the Golden Retriever, is suffering from Kidney failure and doctors said he might not make it, but he's still a big eater and that's enough hope for me to fight and believe that he will soon be okay. Please, if it ain't too much to ask, kindly include my beloved mutt in your prayers; a simple "Get well, Denver" will surely do him a lot of good because I believe that where the skill of man ends, miracles through prayers begin. Thank you in advance for your prayers and may you be blessed always.

Leaving you with today's FMF is from Katrina and she asks:

Hi Ms. Martha,
Love your blog for all things beauty and travel! I just want to ask what are your favorite beauty finds from your vacations/trips?
Katrina

Hey Katrina!

Thanks for loving my blog. As for your question, I do have a lot, but so far, these are the ones that stood out:

1. SEPHORA REUSABLE WIPE

- This wipe is the shizz! It's so eco- friendly because in my 2- month usage, I think I spared the environment around 5 boxes of facial tissue and that's like 500 pulls, plus it's very easy to rinse unlike traditional towels and the material helps lift makeup from the skin. Totally a wonderful buy and I'll definitely repurchase if given the chance.

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What my friends think about Palmolive Naturals Cream Conditioner

So I shared my fondness for #PalmoliveNaturals Cream Conditioner, particularly the Silky Straight variant, to my friends, Marga and Jel; they�re two of the first people whom I�ve worked with in Blogging!

I wheedled them to join me in a video (I�m picking up my vlogging game, guys!) and in here, I asked them to share their thoughts on Palmolive Naturals Cream Conditioner�s fresh, new look as well as Silky Straight variant. What do they think about it? Watch the video:

P.S. Please subscribe to my channel!

For more information, please visit PALMOLIVE NATURALS on Facebook

5 Amazing Yummy Diet Freebies + Fitness Update

Ever since I started doing Yummy Diet, eating wholesomely has always been easy, plus they taught me how to eat Tofu; to be honest, I don't eat Tofu, but Yummy Diet's delish versions made me appreciate this protein- rich vegetable. Yummy Diet has made me realize that Tofu is actually tasty, thanks to their yummy recipes.

Aside from their tasty, healthy meals, what makes me look forward to every Yummy Diet bag that comes my way are the amazing surprise freebies that come with each one; here are my 5 most favorite Yummy Diet freebies to date!

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MEGA Japan Haul!

Apologies for the blog tardiness, I just got back from my Tokyo, Japan trip; had too much fun exploring the city and I was suspended in travel nirvana for the last 5 days that I've forgotten all about blogging. Oops! :D

Just showing my "damage" from my recent trip.

P.S. I realized, it's all food so I should switch to food blogging haha; Japan really has the yummiest snacks, it's irresistible to bring home a lot!

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FAN MAIL FRIDAYS: Things I Wish I knew Before I Started Beauty Blogging

Yesterday, a friend told me that I've been blogging for so long that I qualify to be a Blog mentor/teacher already; sounds like a good idea, but it's not in the pipeline yet; who knows? I might just teach one day when Blogging is finally professionalized.

Anyway, our FMF for today is from Fritz and she asks:

Hi Martha,
Just curious, what are the things you wish you knew before you started Blogging?
Fritz

Hi Fritz!

Thanks for the question! Hmmm...I sure have a lot of things I wish I knew before I journeyed into Blogging, but no regrets; they molded me and brought me to where I am now, and I learned a lot from them! For the sake of answering your question, here they are and knowing these today help me in a lot of ways everyday.

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Lash EM Makeup Range Review + Swatch + Price

Here's a review on Lash EM Makeup range.

PRICE: To be revealed within the post

FROM Free

OTHER LOCATIONS: Available at SM Makati, Beauty Section

THE VERDICT:

Okay, my lashes are at their thickest, healthiest, and longest, thanks to Lash EM All Eyes on You Lash Enhancing Serum; it's amazing and so far, the best lash enhancing serum I have tried and glad we crossed paths! It's not everyday that you encounter a lash serum that is super gentle yet super effective, and it's not everyday that you encounter an eye makeup range that beautifies and helps enhance your lashes and brows at the same time! Introducing Lash EM makeup range, a makeup range that enhances your lashes and brows!

LASH EM MAKEUP RANGE IN ACTION

A targeted eye makeup range infused with the signature formula of All Eyes on You Lash Enhancing Serum; formula features Sympeptides to help enhance lashes and brows, fruit and natural flower distillate to keep lashes lush and for additional nourishment, and QuSome, a patented system that encapsulates all the ingredients for better absorption and permeation. The entire range features two mascaras, one eyeliner, and an eyebrow mascara.

I mixed up the mascaras and their respective boxes in this photo; for reference Double Trouble as a cylindrical tube and Extensions in a Bottle has a rounded tube

Here are the products in the range:

Double Trouble Mascara- P1,029.75

Extensions in a Bottle- P1,539.75

Colour Strokes Liquid Liner- P1,029.75 (Shades: Blackest Black, Espresso, Black Pearl)

Colour Strokes Brow Tint and Lift- P1,029.75 (Shades: Blonde, Brunette, Raven)

L-R: Mascara ingredients; eye liner ingredients

The eyeliner is a traditional dip-pot liner; the tip is made of felt and feels quite sturdy at first, but my experience with such applicators is they tend to wear out after some time; for this one, however, it's still intact despite how frequent I use it and I'm happy to know that it has really good quality.

Extensions in a Bottle features a white mascara with fiber and a black volumizing mascara; this particular product takes me back to the early 2000 when this was a huge thing! Double Trouble features a volumizing and lengthening mascara; I do prefer the lengthening mascara here because of the wand; I find that it delivers the product more effectively to my lashes. Between the two, I prefer Double Trouble because it is easier to use and delivers more impact. Btw, these mascaras are VERY pigmented!

The brow mascara is my favorite in this batch because it gives me 3D, sparkling brows (in a good way!), and the wand that comes with it is brilliant, IMO: it combs and separates while delivering product at the same time; I love how the wand effortlessly delivers the right amount of product to my brows every time!

LASH EM MAKEUP RANGE IN ACTION

One layer of the brow mascara

This mascara contains shimmer, but the good kind; initially, I thought that it will make my brows too sparkly, but it gave them the right kind of bling so they will look 3D, ergo thicker and fuller; I'm using Brunette and I like its reddish brown hue; it's quite pigmented as I find that it automatically adjusts ashy and charcoal brown eyebrow products to my current red- toned hair color.

Double Trouble Mascara
1- Bare lashes
2- One layer volumizing mascara
3- Topped with lengthening mascara
4- Another layer of lengthening mascara mixed with volumizing mascara

I really like how this mascara gives me that dramatic falsies look, plus I don't have to wear eyeliner when I'm wearing this one; staying power is great! I used it to a work out one time and it didn't smear nor smudge!

One layer of the eyeliner

The eyeliner is very pigmented and the applicator is expertly designed to help users achieve a winged eye instantly. It stays put for hours on a casual day, but it is not waterproof.

Extensions in a Bottle mascara

1- Bare lashes

2- One layer of the white mascara w/ fibers

3- One layer of the volumizing mascara

4- Another layer of the volumizing mascara

Extensions in a Bottle give me longer- looking lashes, but it does require a lot of time to use so I only use it during weekends before going out or when I'm particularly not in a hurry.

One issue with Extensions in a Bottle is it doesn't dry up easily, but at least it is long- wearing.

These are pretty expensive eye makeups, I must agree, but what makes them special is they help maintain a healthy set of lashes and brows, and even induce hair growth too; it's a makeup range targeted for the older market of women, but I think anyone can use Lash EM's products to help prevent premature lash fall and to help the lashes grow stronger and thicker as we age. Ever since I started using Lash EM's lash enhancing serum, my lashes have gotten longer, thicker, and stronger; using the complementary makeup line also helped because these act as an extension of the serum and they take care of my lashes during wear; everything worked synergistically to give me amazing lashes! Also, I don't experience lash fall or flaking with these makeup products; they're gentle to the lashes!

Lash EM makeup range is a special range with a special price and with a special function; best for you if you want to induce lash and hair growth (best used with the serum!) or if you want an eye makeup range that has skin care benefits too.

LASH EM MAKEUP RANGE RATING

Please visit @lashemph on Instagram for more information about this brand.

Cathy Doll Sexy Eyebrow #2 Review +Swatch + Price

Here's a review on Cathy Doll Sexy Eyebrow #2.

PRICE: P199.00

FROM: Free

OTHER LOCATIONS: Available at Cathy Doll SM Megamall; please inquire via Cathy Doll Philippines' official Facebook fan page

THE VERDICT:

Konichiwa! I am currently in Japan for my second Birthday vacation/gift for myself with none other than my other half at Digify, Mikki Galang of Break My Spell. Today, we are off to see Ueno Park, Sensoji Temple, Akihabara, Tokyo National Museum, and Tsukiji for dinner time. It's going to be a fun- filled day, but of course, I won't leave your Thursday dull and blog- less (haha!) so here's a review on Cathy Doll Sexy Eyebrow, a really affordable eyebrow pencil that works really great!

CATHY DOLL SEXY EYEBROW #2 IN DETAIL

Creamy and waterproof, this eyebrow pencil shapes and intensifies eye brows; it comes in three shades: #1 (Black), #2 (Dark Brown), #3 (Brown), and #4 (Ash Brown).

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My Favorite Luxury Powder Blush Products

I got around to playing with my makeups yesterday; I just laid them out on the floor, admiring them in all their glory. :D

For some reason, I focused on my blush collection while playing and realized that almost all blushes I have are from luxury brands and also realized that I am actually fond of luxury blush brands! So here are my favorite luxury blush brands and I'm telling you why I love them!

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How To Apply for Japan Visa (Tourist) for Filipinos in the Philippines + Tips

Me and Meiji Jingu Shrine in 2013

I applied for a Japan Visa last week and got approved fairly quickly (yay!) so I thought of sharing with you the step by step in applying for a Japan Visa so you don't have to go back and forth, trying to complete the documents on the day of filing like I did the first time I applied!

Why Japan?

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Beauty Bulletin: Fresh Kawaii Products!

Now more than ever, we're feeling the Asian beauty invasion in our country; more and more and more Japanese and Korean beauty brands as well as brands from our SEA sisters are debuting in the Philippines faster than we can say "Kawaii!"

Here are two new beauty brands from Japan and Korea, a reformulated Japanese beauty favorite, and a hair care range that is inspired by the 'lightweight', 'airy' shampoo and conditioner variants by Asian beauty brands.

Hair is an important part of every person's identity and hair color is a vital part of personal style; hair color is also a means of expression and a lot of Filipinas have been using it as a means of expression lately, but it can be demanding both in time and money. With the introduction of Japan's number one hair color brand, Liese, Filipinas can finally experiment with hair colors without sacrificing a lot of time and money, and in an easy way while still getting quality color.

Liese is a DIY hair color in creamy bubble form, making it so easy to use unlike cream type DIY hair colors and evenly- colored hair easy to achieve as possible; each pack comes with a mixing bottle, pump, solution, gloves, and a post- treatment for the hair. Locally, we have 7 colors available and retails at P499.00/box; it is available in leading stores and for the listing, please visit LIESE PHILIPPINES on Facebook.

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Best Makeup Remover Wipes

Lately, I've been finding myself falling asleep with my makeup on; ugh! Bad habit, I know! Thank goodness for wet wipes, they've been my night time companion in keeping my skin clean and breakout free the next day right before I fall asleep.

Below are five of my most favorite makeup remover wipes; I swear by them!

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Etude House Real Art Perfect Cleansing Oil Strong and Perfect Cleansing Review + Price

Here's a review on Etude House Real Art Perfect Cleansing Oil Strong and Perfect Cleansing

PRICE: Around P600.00+

FROM: Free

OTHER LOCATION: Available in all Etude House boutiques locally

THE VERDICT:

One of the first ever cleansing oils I have used was Etude House Cleansing Dream; I remember how I loved that one so much until it got phased out; I swore that if ever this brand will come out with a cleansing oil again, I'll surely try! And Etude House's cleansing oil returns in the new Real Art Perfect Cleansing Oil series, industrious cleansing oils that double as cleansers and can be a dupe for Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil!

ETUDE HOUSE REAL ART PERFECT CLEANSING OIL STRONG AND PERFECT IN DETAIL

Real Art is a collection of cleansing oils by Etude House; Strong and Cleansing features Shea Butter, Meadowfoam Seed, and Rice Bran oils to deliver deep cleansing and at the same time, infuse the skin with moisture; it comes in the other variants Mild, Moisture, and Deep Moisture.

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L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks Matte Lipstick Review + Swatch + Price

Here's a review on L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks Lipstick.

PRICE: P400.00

FROM: Free

OTHER LOCATIONS: Available in all leading department stores, drugstores, and supermarkets

THE VERDICT:

Aside from Red, I keep a handful of Pink lipsticks in my makeup stash because it's my second favorite lipstick color and the safest to wear at work, school, and practically anywhere.

I was elated when I learned that L'Oreal Color Riche, my favorite drugstore lipstick brand, released a collection of matte pink lipsticks called Velvet Pinks! I got my hands on everything and I'm going to swatch the entire collection today. If you're a Pink lover or simply looking for school and work- friendly shades for your skin tone, check out this collection!

L'OREAL COLOR RICHE VELVET PINKS LIPSTICK IN DETAIL

Velvet Pinks is L'Oreal Color Riche's latest matte lipstick collection; it features 7 beautiful pinks that cater to a variety of Filipina skin tone; Color Riche's matte collection features a velvety, moisturizing formula.

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OOTD: Chic Sporty

If there's one fashion statement that I'd approve of and would gladly follow, it's Normcore; it's actually the classic casual ensemble of top, skirt/jeans, and rubber shoes, only with a fancy name nowadays. It's more functional than fashionable though, but I'd gladly have it any day!

Now throw in a pair of classic white kicks such as Adidas Stan Smith and you're good to go!

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SUMPTUOUS SUNDAYS: Little Tokyo

Along Pasay Road, you will find Little Tokyo, a little Japanese food haven flocked daily by Filipinos and Japanese nationals alike; for decades, Little Tokyo served as the go- to place for authentic Japanese food and has satisfied and been satisfying thousands upon thousands of people and their Japanese food cravings. FYI, Little Tokyo is said to be the place in Makati where you can get authentic Japanese food!

Welcome to 'Tokyo'!

It's quite easy to miss and you won't find it easily either, especially if you don't frequent Makati; just remember this: look for this red arc along Pasay Road and when you find it, you're there already! There's also an entrance on the side of the compound, facing Plaza Fair; it's where you can park cars when you come visit at night time.

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Tony Moly Pureness 100 Sheet Mask Review + Price

Here's a review on Tony Moly Pureness 100 Sheet Mask.

PRICE: Around P100.00+

FROM: Free

OTHER LOCATIONS: Available in all Tony Moly boutiques

THE VERDICT:

Sheet Mask Crazy woman is on a mission again to find more amazing sheet mask finds and she found herself in Tony Moly, hoarding Pureness 10 Sheet Mask, amazing, ultra hydrating sheet masks that are made with 100% pure cotton!

TONY MOLY PURENESS 100 SHEET MASK IN DETAIL

Made with 100% pure cotton, these masks come in various types to address different skin concerns.

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FAN MAIL FRIDAYS: 10 Random Questions

Hola! Just a little shake up in our regular FMF. Today, I'm answering ten random questions from readers. Read on!

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Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Skin Care Range Review + Price

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem skin care range.

PRICE: Gel Facial Wash- P129.00; Foaming Facial Wash- P189.00; Astringent/Toner- Around P150.00+

FROM: Free

OTHER LOCATIONS: Available in select department stores, drugstores, and supermarkets

THE VERDICT:

Himalaya Herbals is one of India�s biggest and proud consumer beauty brands; they�ve landed about two or three years ago in the Philippines; I have been meaning to review this particular range, but the following photos have been misplaced in my hard drive and I�ve unearthed them yesterday after a technical clean-up! Yay! Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem skin care range is for treating mild blemishes and for keeping your skin clean and blemish- free too!

HIMALAYA HERBALS PURIFYING NEEM SKIN CARE IN DETAIL

Founded in 1930, Himalaya Herbals is considered as one of the pioneers of herbal beauty products; their products are apparently SLS, SLES, and Paraben- free, and not tested on animals. Purifying Neem is a skin care range targeted to oily, blemish- prone skin and features Neem and Turmeric to help fight acne- causing bacteria and keep skin clear.

Neem is a fairly new ingredient to us so for starters, Neem is a tree that is native to India and parts of Burma; it is a medicinal plant and is used for over a thousand years by Indian women to treat and beautify their skin as it is found to be anti-microbial and anti- inflammatory.

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Kryolan TV Paint Stick in CF3 Review + Swatch + Price

Here's a review on Kryolan T.V. Paint Stick in CF3.

PRICE: Around P1,400.00+

FROM: Free

OTHER LOCATIONS: Available at Kryolan Il Terrazo and Promenade, Greenhills

THE VERDICT:

Aside from Kryolan Supracolor, another well- loved foundation, at least in the Theatre, is the classic Kryolan T.V. Paint Stick; I myself for one loved using this product in stage plays, specifically in the ones staged on small theater spaces (such as THY at Faculty Center (RIP, THY :((( ) because it perfects the skin without looking unnatural even up close; that is the reason why it's called T.V. Paint Stick because it's formulated for T.V. use where subjects are magnified times ten.

Along with MAC Full Coverage Foundation, this is a cream foundation I swear by because it can be used both for PRO or everyday makeup and it covers imperfections and leaves you with great- looking skin flawlessly, naturally.

KRYOLAN T.V. PAINT STICK IN CF3 IN DETAIL

This classic cream stick foundation is widely used in the theatre, film, and photography; it apparently has a special base that helps cover and conceal at the same time; it offers 250 shades.

Ingredients

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A much- needed fashion haul

When was the last time I did a big haul? Oh, I don't even remember; it must be a long while!

So I shopped big time for clothes and some stuff, just in time for my birthday and here are the stuff I got:

Pieces from HM. I got a breezy button down tee and lounge shorts and a much- needed, new pair of sportswear; I've long been looking for a pair of shorts like the one in the photo and now I know that HM is where I can find a lot of those!

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One Brand FOTD: Etude House

Hello everyone! I got the chance to play around with my makeups today and here's an FOTD featuring Etude House. Most of the products I used are from the Berry Delicious collection, plus a few other products from the said brand; this Berry Delicious makeup tutorial is very simple and I'll show you how to achieve that strawberry tinted eyes and kissed lips.

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Juice Beauty Skin Care Review + Price

Here's a review on Juice Beauty Skin Care.

PRICE: To be updated

FROM: Free

OTHER LOCATIONS: Available in all Beauty Bar stores

THE VERDICT:

I've decided to go organic for my skin care the last 1 and 1/2 months and my brand of choice was Juice Beauty, one of the world's most popular organic skin care brands; is it effective? Find out in this blog post.

JUICE BEAUTY SKIN CARE IN DETAIL

Juice Beauty is an all- American organic skin care brand that is founded under the Philosophy that looking good can also mean doing good and using only good products; the brand features lines that target aging, acne, and dryness, and is popularly known for their pregnancy- safe beauty products.

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May 2016 Favorites

I don't know why, but my list of favorites are getting smaller and smaller as months go by; could it be I'm getting more practical? Simplifying? Aging (lol)? I guess lately, I just focus more on things that I really, really like and here are my beauty favorites for the month of May!

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Maybelline Color Sensational Rosy Matte Lipsticks Review + Swatches + Price

Here's a review on Maybelline Color Sensational Rosy Matte lipsticks.

PRICE: P299.00/each

FROM: Free

OTHER LOCATIONS: Available in all leading department stores, drugstores, and supermarkets

THE VERDICT:

I may not like the rainy season too much because it always rains on my parade (PUNny!), but I do like the fact that it's a great opportunity to begin sporting softer, pastel, vintage colors both for fashion and makeup; Maybelline ushers in the stylish rainy season with a range of romantic nudes and neutrals called Color Sensational Rosy Mattes; swatching them below!

MAYBELLINE COLOR SENSATIONAL ROSY MATTE IN DETAIL

Color Sensational Rosy Mattes features five neutrals and nudes with a predominant rose undertone; formula features Honeysuckle extracts that keep lips hydrated and smooth during wear.

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28 and why I learned to love sadness

I'm sipping a cup of cold latte, thinking about the year that has passed before I turned 28; I'm still shaking my head at how unfavorable the last one year and a couple of months have been, but one thing remains true and that is bad days are impermanent; at some points last year, I thought I was going to die (a bit literally) out of stress, exhaustion, pressure, and sadness, but hey, I'm still here, sipping my most favorite beverage in the world and chuckling while recalling all the dramas I've had.

I'm alive.

I've always been the happy one, but the stress of being a start- up kinda' sucked the happy energy out of me (because that's just how it is!); I know I'll always be the happy person, but like everybody else, I get sad, frustrated, and down sometimes.

Allow yourself to be sad.

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Estee Lauder Double Wear Makeup To Go Liquid Compact in 3W0 Warm Creme Review + Price + Swatch

Here's a review on Estee Lauder Double Wear To Go Compact in 3W0 Warm Creme.

PRICE: P2,690.00

FROM: Free

OTHER LOCATIONS: Available at Estee Lauder Rustans Makati, Essences Powerplant Mall, Ayala Center Cebu, Rustans Alabang Town Center, SM Aura, Rustans Shangri-La Mall

THE VERDICT:

God knows how much I LOOOOVE liquid foundation; I love it so much that I don't mind lugging a bottle or two with me when traveling, but I won't deny that they are quite heavy and take up so much space! Estee Lauder came out recently with Double Wear Makeup To Go Liquid Compact, which, in my opinion, is the most travel- friendly liquid foundation there is; with just a press of the button, the compact delivers the foundation in a formula that's dewy and hydrating, but lasts long!

ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR MAKEUP TO GO LIQUID COMPACT IN 3W0 WARM CREME IN DETAIL

Estee Lauder's best-selling foundation formula now comes in a convenient, no- spill compact that dispenses foundation upon command and in a light, dewy, hydrating version yet still bears the signature long- lasting effect; enriched with tri-moisture complex, promises to last for up to 8 hours, and comes in 20 shades.

The product comes with a smooth rubber sponge, but in my opinion, you're better off using a brush; the sponge can be used to absorb the excess from your skin; just dab it gently on your face.

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Palmolive's new, amazing change

Growing up with long, frizzy hair, I�ve realized early on how vital conditioner is in my everyday hair care routine; I just can�t do without it!

The first conditioner brand I used was Palmolive; I loved it for its effectiveness and feminine fragrance that lasts the whole day, keeping my hair smelling fragrant and nice.

Now this favorite conditioner brand of mine has recently undergone an amazing change and you will be one of the first to know more about it today!

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BEAUTY BULLETIN: Fresh! Fresh! Fresh!

Hear ye! Hear ye! I am sharing some fresh, fab finds from our favorite drugstore brands, plus I'm introducing a new American PRO makeup brand that has just hit our shores. Read on!

Brights out, nudes in; Maybelline unveils a collection of flattering, varied hues of rosy lipsticks in Color Sensational Rosy Mattes collection; there are five colors to transition to to welcome the cooler season in style. Rosy Mattes retail at P299.00 and are now available in all leading department stores, supermarkets, and drugstores. Visit MAYBELLINE PHILIPPINES on Facebook for more information about this product.

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UNBOXING: BDJ Box x Revlon Elite Box June 2016

Oh my, it's been a while since I unboxed a BDJ box and I certainly missed that thrilled and excited feeling!

This month's BDJ box is an ode to our universal love for summer as it offers makeup goodies courtesy of Revlon that bring to mind the energetic colors of summer.

Unboxing this baby in 3, 2, 1!

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Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil and Browvo! Conditioning Primer Review + Swatch + Price

Here's a review on Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil and Browvo! Conditioning Primer.

PRICE: Brow Pencil: Brow Primer:

FROM: Free

OTHER LOCATIONS: Available at Benefit Greenbelt 5, Rustans Makati, TriNoma, Central Square BGC Taguig City, SM MOA, Rustans Shangri-La Mall, and Alabang Town Center

THE VERDICT:

Brow lovers had the greatest shock and surprise of their lives when Benefit unveiled their massive brow collection this year; to give you an idea of how massive it is, the collection features 30-frikkin' pieces of brow products in various product types and shades! Finally, more reasons to go to Benefit!

I'm going to review today Precisely, My Brow Pencil and Browvo! Conditioning Primer, two of my most favorite items in the collection; the brow pencil delivers a lovely performance and the brow conditioning primer helps give the pencil (and any pencil for that matter) some slip for easier grooming!

BENEFIT PRECISELY, MY BROW PENCIL AND BROWVO! BROW CONDITIONING PRIMER IN DETAIL

The brow pencil features a fine, rounded tip that promises to deliver hair- like strokes for a natural- looking, precise finish that lasts for up to 12 hours; the brow primer tames hair strands and helps intensify color while conditioning the brows and inducing hair growth.

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Sample Room Getaway at Balay Indang!

Sample Room whisked us away to nature for a memorable Boho- inspired official Press launch of this favorite sampling website in the Philippines.

The venue for this year is Balai Indang, a quaint farm/restaurant/resort located in Indang, Cavite; it's about an hour or two away from Manila and offers a vast field of inspiring greenery, touches of art, and wellness activities and services.

We were given an amazing pamper kit that included a pair of bedroom slippers, eye patch, canvas bag, comb, some GCs, and facial fan; love these essentials!

The event featured some of the favorite brand samples at Sample Room.

Love the set- up in here! I don't mind having this teepee at home!

Balai Indang offers amazing massage services; you should have it when you visit (but the main star for me is their food, of course!); I'm joined here by pretty photobombers Jess and Earth. :D

It was a pretty hot day; good thing refreshments were abundant and I enjoyed this cucumber and lemon cooler spiked with Belo Collagen Powder Drink; refreshed and rejuvenated at the same time!

After launching Sample Room officially to the Press, we went around the stations to pick our freebies, Sample Room style; we mused about our favorite products per brand and got to take them home too!

Got my favorites from all of the brands! :D

Sample Room is getting bigger and bigger, and I couldn't be any prouder and happier; I knew there was something special in the girls behind it and with the concept of the website that's why I offered my complete support and I am so glad I did; congratulations on the official launch and for another amazing year!

Visit SAMPLE ROOM on Facebook for more updates and their latest samples.