Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Why Is Kojic Acid The Better Lightening Ingredient?


When Kojie San made its debut in the world of skin whitening and lightening, it immediately became a hit because not only it is effective, but also gentle; Kojic Acid remains one of the preferred (and arguably the top choice) of a lot of Filipinas when it comes to whitening and lightening. I know a lot of friends who are loyal users of Kojic Acid; I myself also prefer Kojic Acid soap on my armpits and knees for no-fuss exfoliation and to maintain the evenness on those areas.

So why is Kojic Acid the better lightening ingredient, really? Kojie San revealed to us why in a quaint tete-a-tete last week.
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POP Beauty Bronze Beam in Rose Bronze Review + Swatch +Price

Here's a review on POP Beauty Bronze Beam in Rose Bronze.

PRICE: P750.00
FROM: Free
OTHER LOCATIONS: Available in glamourbox.ph

THE VERDICT:

I've been looking for a Rose Gold bronzer/cheek color just because I really like this hue and it flatters my skin tone a lot. I also noticed that almost all brands, from makeup to beauty tools, are coming up with their own Rose Gold- colored products; could Rose Gold be the new black? It's possible in the near future!

I digress. So I found a Rose Gold bronzer in POP Beauty called Bronze Beam in Rose Bronze; it's a multi-color bronzer that bathes the skin in a goody, Rose Gold glow, plus it doubles as a blush/eyeshadow palette too!

POP BEAUTY BRONZE BEAM IN ROSE BRONZE IN DETAIL

This 5- colour cheek palette illuminates, colors, and contours with natural mineral pigments. It comes in two shades: Rose Bronze and Peach Bronze.

Ingredients
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

TBJ TRAVELS CAMBODIA 3: Shopping In Cambodia + Travel Guide + Itinerary + Travel Cost


Laminated posters for sale at Pub street

If you're thinking of brand and luxury shopping, Siem Reap, Cambodia isn't the place to be, but if you're up for some of the most unique finds and spices, then you should make this city your next destination. I'm going to take you around Siem Reap for shopping!
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Monday, July 4, 2016

TBJ TRAVELS CAMBODIA 2: Phnom Kulen National Park + Travel Guide + Itinerary + Travel Cost


If you want to maximize your Siem Reap vacation or want an alternative to Temple hopping - because really, this is the main thing you can only do in this place- head up to Phnom Kulen.

Phnom Kulen is a mountain range that is located 30 kms. north of Angkor Wat, about an hour and a half ride from the city; it's as significant as Siem Reap's temples because it is considered as religious, historical, and symbolical by Cambodians due to the many important events that took place in it: 1. Buddhists and Hindus consider it as a 'Holy Mountain' as they come here for pilgrimage. 2. It is considered by Cambodians as the origin of the Khmer Empire when King Jayavarman II announced the country's freedom from Java on the same mountain range. 3. It served as the last fortress of the Khmer Rouge before their fall in 1979.

In here, you will find Phnom Kulen National Park, Preah Ang Thom, and Kbal Spean.
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Benefit The Porefessional Instant Wipeout Mask Review + Price

Here's a review on Benefit The Porefessional Instant Wipeout Mask.

PRICE:
FROM: Free
OTHER LOCATIONS: Available at Benefit Greenbelt 5, Rustans Makati, Rustans Shangri-La Mall, TriNoma, SM MOA, SM Megamall

 THE VERDICT:

Every nose patch lover like me knows that enlarged pores is the downside of usage of this product; that's why I have eternally enlarged pores on my nose area and I've been looking for a post- treatment that will help my skin recover from nose patch treatments; I've found one in Benefit The Porefessional Instant Wipeout Mask, a nose mask that helps shrink and clarify pores for smooth- looking skin.

BENEFIT THE POREFESSIONAL INSTANT WIPEOUT MASK IN DETAIL

This dual- sided face mask is enriched with Mushroom extract to clean and help minimize the appearance of pores; the fabric woven mask has a smooth side that acts as a sheet mask and a textured side that serves as an exfoliant.

One box contains 10 masks; you can use one to two packs per week, depending on how often you need it. I only use one per week because it is expensive!

True to the concept of The Porefessional series, these masks come in a packaging with a "mission" theme; you have to press the green button on the pack to release the serum and drench the mask inside with it; the mask is dry so you have to press the button before opening the pack; this fun packaging feature is not just for show; it actually serves a purpose and that is it keeps the serum fresh before usage.

Time to prevent those pores from getting bigger!

BENEFIT THE POREFESSIONAL INSTANT WIPEOUT MASK IN ACTION

First, I used the smooth side to keep to help shrink my pores with the serum; the mask doesn't have good traction so it's best used when lying down; enjoy the moment and relax as you wait for 10 minutes.

The product yields a stinging sensation that's pretty intense at first so I would recommend that if you have sensitive skin or skin that tends to get red fairly quickly, conduct a patch test first before usage.

Afterwards, I used the textured side to exfoliate my nose area further; the textured side is not that gritty so it's okay to use even after proper exfoliation just to ensure that no dead skin cells are lurking.

I've used the whole pack for around 2 1/2 months and I've noticed that it helped my pores from getting and looking bigger, especially after using a nose pack/patch - it generally kept my pores from looking bigger and the surface of my skin, rough. No breakouts with this product too.

It's a special product, although I find the whole thing a bit expensive considering that it's only for the nose area; I guess if you really have large pores and you want a great partner for nose patches, I will recommend this to you because it works.

BENEFIT THE POREFESSIONAL INSTANT WIPEOUT MASKS RATING

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Sunday, July 3, 2016

TBJ TRAVELS CAMBODIA 1: Hello, Siem Reap, Cambodia + Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom Tour + Travel Guide


When I was young, my mom bought me a big book called World Atlas; when you flip it open you can sit on top of the pages while reading and it gives you the feeling that you're traveling to the featured places. There's one particular chapter called TOP LANDMARKS TO VISIT AROUND THE WORLD and Angkor Wat is one of them; I've always found it - as well as the other featured landmarks - amazing that I vowed right then and there that when I grow up, I will lay my eyes before these landmarks. Last month, I finally saw Angkor Wat in the flesh as my boyfriend took me to Cambodia for my 27th birthday; it was a 4 days/3 night trips filled with wonder and I wish to share them with all of you this week!
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Pink Sugar HD Lipstick Review + Swatch + Price

Here's a review on Pink Sugar HD Lipstick.

PRICE: P299.00
FROM: Free
OTHER LOCATIONS: Available in selected SM Department stores

THE VERDICT:

If you loved Pink Sugar's Creamy Matte lipsticks, you'll equally love their HD Lipstick line because it's just as moisturizing and pigmented, but offers more colors and finishes, plus gives the best of both worlds: the pigmentation of matte lipsticks and the gorgeous hint of sheen from satin lipstick; I like this range as much as I like the Creamy Mattes!

PINK SUGAR HD LIPSTICK IN DETAIL

This range promises to deliver intense, high impact color; has vitamin E and Shea Butter to condition and moisturize lips; it comes in 14 shades.

The product comes in the same tube as the Creamy Mattes; to differentiate, HD Lipstick comes in a purple box and Creamy Matte comes in a Pink box.

The products have more slip to them compared to the creamy mattes, but it's as moisturizing and pigmented as the latter; I don't really know why it's called HD as the consistency isn't exactly skin- like, but it doesn't really matter to me if my lipstick is HD or not!

Are you ready for the swatches? Let's begin!

P.S. Please disregard the white spot on my forehead; I had to put some medicine on the zits on that part and the makeup reacted to it. :p
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Friday, July 1, 2016

Bomb Cosmetics Review + Price

Here's a review on Bomb Cosmetics.

PRICE: Foot Cream: P575.00; Foot Scrub- P575.00; Soap- P206.50
FROM: Free
OTHER LOCATIONS: Available in all Beauty Bar stores

THE VERDICT:


Bomb Cosmetics is one of UK's quirkiest, popular bath and body care brands that uses all natural essential oils and ingredients to craft products that don't only feel good, but smell good and work good as well. Showing you three of my favorites from the brand!

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Commenter of the Month for June 2016 + Gifts for This Month's COM


Hey! Just a quick announcement of my Commenter of the Month for June today. By the way, I hope you are all having a great day. :)

The commenter of the month for June is...
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