#spotlight

Having to take off makeup should be as fun as putting it on. I love the feeling of a clean face after wearing makeup the whole day. But removing makeup can be a pain, specially when you don't use a makeup remover first -or those days when you just want to crash on your bed after a long day.

I don't rely mainly on makeup remover wipes, I prefer cleansers that actually clean the face and then I still use a foaming cleanser and a toner afterwards. I am a fan of cleansing oils because they really melt away the makeup without over drying the face. The first time I tried Micellar Cleansing Water is from Lancôme's Eau Micellaire Douceur, but that comes with a hefty price tag of PhP 1,800 (and that was about 7 years ago!). And then along came BiFesta, the Micellar cleansing water from Korea which is more affordable at Php 420 for 300ml, which is a steal in our market.

And then there's Happy Skin's Make a Clean Sweep Revitalizing Micellar Makeup Cleanser. Who knows that water can do such an excellent job in removing makeup? Hardly anyone can duplicate the Micellar technology, and what do you know, Happy Skin mesmerizes us all with this new product!

Happy Skin Make a Clean Sweep Revitalizing Micellar Makeup Cleanser 100ml, PhP 599.00

#fragrance

I am a fragrance nut. Having to attend different fragrance events developed my love for fragrances. I have always loved buying perfumes as far back as High School already sporting strong fragrances like Issey Miyaki EDP, or Tommy Girl EDP. Those aren't scents you usually smell on High School girls, but I loved the thought of leaving a trail of a scent behind. Sticking to mostly sweet and fruity fragrances for a while, it was the notes that I would always look for when in department stores.

I never thought I would develop a taste for woody and balsamic notes, but surprisingly this fragrance from Jean Patou tickled my senses that has SEXY written all over it.



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#aboutfacewednesdays

I am not the primer kind of gal because I never had a problem with making my makeup stick. I was never that oily to worry about my makeup slipping off towards the end of the day.

I have always believed that putting on primer is just an extra step to a makeup routine, but of course, I can never resist the urge to try different primers out there so that I may be able to recommend which ones are good when women ask me.

The new addition to Collection Cometics' growing cosmetics line is their Primed and Ready Smoothing Makeup Primer. When I was training the beauty associates for this brand, the girls told me that customers always looked for makeup primers. So the wait is over! Collection Cosmetics has a primer! And a good one at that!

Collection Cosmetics Primed and Ready Smoothing Make-Up Primer, PhP 349.00

Color Show Intense Fashionable Lipcolor, PhP 165.00/tube

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The Balm Schwing Liquid Liner, PhP 695.00

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I am one of those women who suffer from bad hair days like 70% of the time. My hair is half-dead because of all the abuse I have done to it. But ever since I learned all about DOVE's hair care products from the DOVE Summit, and of course they gave us a whole bunch of products for us to enjoy at the event, I saved them to try them on a different day so I can document my experience.

One Sunday, I decided to try the Intense Repair hair mask, shampoo, and conditioner all in one day. And I am just amazed at the results I got.

DOVE Intense Repair Shampoo 180ml, PhP 110.00 Intense Repair Conditioner 180ml, PhP 108.00 Intense Repair Treatement Mask 200ml, PhP 192.00

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When you apply the perfect base, everything else will follow. You can never scrimp on foundation because this is the product that will make or break your look. A good makeup foundation can make bad skin look radiant, or emphasize already good skin!

One of the best foundations that I have tried so far that gives the most natural finish is Clinique's Repairwear Laser Focus All-Smooth Makeup Foundation with SPF15. Not only is it very lightweight, it gives full coverage and sun protection too! And oh, did I mention how it smoothens fine lines and wrinkles instantly?

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus All-Smooth Makeup SPF15, PhP 2,050

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#beautybox


It's that time of the month! YAY! As I have said before, BDJ-Unboxing is always a fun day! I am very excited! I purposely avoided looking at photos from other people's BDJ unboxing because I want it to be a surprise! (Thank you to the fabulous BDJ Team! Thank you 1 million times!) If you haven't subscribed to BDJBox ever, I don't know what you're waiting for! I mean honestly, every month is always worth the wait and the price.

What's even more exciting is that this month's BDJ Box is nice, thick and heavy! LOL

BDJ Box May 2014, PhP 580.00/per box

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Finally I get to share with you my greatest achievement and accomplishment as a makeup artist and beauty blogger! My first collaboration with a well renowned beauty company, called SNOE. I have always believed in this brand that's why it was so easy for me to say to the project.

The first time Jen asked me to come up with my favorite shades, I got to work right away. I have more than 50 blushes in my professional makeup kit, and I chose my top 12 blushes from my luxury branded blushes for my clients.

Choosing the shades was easy, it took us months to perfect the texture and the finish.

SNOE SABStance High Intensity Powder Blush, PhP 899.00/each

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine Lipstick in Blossom Bright, PhP 1,700

#giveaways #eyespymondays

Eyeliner pencils are the best makeup products to play around with. They are the simplest and easiest to use to update any look and you don't need mad skeelz to perfect in using them! You can just line your eyes with colored liner and you've got yourself an updated look.

I wrote a review on Eye of Horus' Goddess smokey eye pencil in black last January, and if you missed that one, you can find the post by clicking here.

These new pencils are not smokey eye pencils though, it's their Goddess Pencil that has the consistency of a kohl eyeliner, the pigment of a gel liner, and the staying power of liquid eyeliner, but they now come in colors! (Big YAY!)

Eye of Horus Goddess Pencil, PhP 990.00/each

ANEW 15-in-1 CC Cream 30g, PhP 699.00