Garnier Light Complete -The ultimate whitening moisturizer

There are tons of brands out in the market claiming that they carry the Ultimate whitening cream, moisturizer etc. well to some I agree and to most, I utterly dissent. 

Because homework and reports used to give me puffy and dark under eyes in college, I tend to use Garnier Light Brightening eye roll on religiously then and it was the only product that works for me and for a student eye creams costs a lot. I discovered Garnier Light whitening cream the first time I went gaga over skin care and cosmetics. and it worked wonders not just for me, but for my clients as well.

To tell you the truth, I was reluctant to try whitening products because I have naturally light skin; and I don't think I need it. Well I do have light skin but you'll notice at that time that I have noticeable dark spots a. Garnier light complete whitening cream evens out my skin tone, so i don't have to worry about the appearance of a darker neck or having pimple marks. It tightens pores and makes me feel refreshed and moisturized when i'm out on the sun or on a busy makeup stint. 

Product Claims:

New Garnier Light Complete Multi-Action Whitening Cream 8-HR shine-free acts on dullness, dark spots, excess oil and acne marks. It makes your skin visibly fairer while leaving it perfectly clarified.  

With This Proven Power: 

Enriched with pure lemon essence, known for its exfoliating properties, it helps remove dullness and visibly lightens acne marks.

Enriched with derivative Salicylic acid with anti bacterial* properties, its oil-trapping formula visibly reduces excess oil and shine for 8 hours shine free look (*in vitro test)

Trivia: 

“In vitro” is Latin for “in glass,” this refers to some sort of clinical testing procedure, meaning the results are based on lab testing. :)

Its ultra-light texture is non greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin for an all day comfort and shine-free feeling.

Directions for use: 

Apply it on perfectly cleansed skin, gently massage. Avoid eye area.

How I use Garnier Light Complete Multi-Action Whitening cream:

• Wash your face with lukewarm water and your favorite facial wash
• Use your fingertips to apply the Lightening cream on your face
• Spread the cream all over your face and neck ( I use this as a face primer too when I wear makeup)

How I use the Garnier Light Complete Multi-Action Whitening cream on my Makeup clients:

• Make sure that their face is cleansed and toned
• Apply the cream using a foundation brush (as a face primer)
• Moisturize
• Foundation and concealer
• Powder away! 

  

      Garnier Light Complete has been a part of not just my morning routine but also a part of                                                      my life as an artist.

What I like about the product:

• I love the citrus-y scent
• I sweat a lot especially on the face and neck and whenever I wear it and it doesn't feel greasy or sticky at all.
• It has a matte primer-like finish (which gives us that shine-free look)
• The tube container gives us control over the amount of product we use
• It has a creamy white texture and a thick consistency (so a little amount goes a long way)
• The 20ml tube costs Php 79 only (very reasonable) 
• This is also very handy and chic, so you can take it anywhere with you

UVA/UVB Filter? 

UVA rays (ultra violet A) contributes to those visible signs of aging such as wrinkles, sun spots and loss of skin elasticity. Always remember that UVA rays can penetrate through windows and the UVB (ultra violet B) are the rays that burns. Both UVA and UVB are harmful and we need protection from these kinds of rays. These rays are also known to cause skin cancer. 

I always make it a point that each product I use on my face contains sunscreen ingredients. 

Garnier Light Complete Whitening Cream contains active ingredients and UV Filters that helps protect our skin from the harmful rays of the sun. 

You Will Forever Live in our Hearts Paul Walker

It makes me really sad and teary-eyed as I write about this, This is a tribute to one of my most admired actors in Hollywood. I know a lot of people claiming it and Yes I am one of them, I am the biggest fan of the Fast and the furious flicks since it started in 2001; and the Brian and Dominic team up was one of the things I love about the film. 

When I heard the news about Paul Walker's accident, I was actually having late lunch. It was on the BBC breaking news. I literally choke when I saw Paul's pictures flashing on the screen, I thought it was a hoax, but there's another picture of a car wreck, it was engulfed in flames and the screen seemed to be covered with smoke. My heart beats faster and faster as I listen to the news anchor, but it's confirmed, He's dead. It was devastating. 

Paul appeared on the big screen numerous times and each character was portrayed well. 

       From the film Monster in the Closet

From the film Varsity Blues

From the film Flags of our Fathers

From the film Joy Ride

From the film Into the Blue

One of my favorites: Eight Below

Fast and the Furious

2 Fast @ Furious

The Lazarus Project

Fast and Furious

Fast Five

Fast & Furious Six

We will remember you through these pictures, as it has always been. Your memories will live forever. You're an angel now Paul Walker. Please continue to watch over your family, friends and fans all over the world through God's grace. 

Thank you Paul Walker for the tears and happiness you brought us in every movie you make! You are such an Inspiration and a pure heart.

Photo Source: Google Images

Fibr: Home’s Most Powerful Broadband

I've always been very demanding when it comes to fast and reliable internet connection. Apart from blogging and having an online shop, I use the internet for research and updates for my main job which is home based so, it is a necessity for me to have strong and constant internet speed. I always tell myself if there is a service that will keep me connected without interruptions, I would definitely take it! 

I was so excited when I heard about PLDT's Fibr broadband service, the first thing I did was to check if it's available on my area. and fortunately, It is! :) 

So, if you are on the look out of a super fast, reliable and uninterrupted internet connection check out and learn more about PLDT's Fibr.

                                   

How would the odds be in my favor if I had a Fibr connection? 

I may have the advantage of having the top download and upload speed amongst my friends and foes without coming to a halt every so often :) and PLDT's Fibr shares this gift of fate to all their subscribers. 

and It's true that a powerful device no matter how new and updated it is, Is Nothing, without a Powerful broadband.

Know more about PLDT's Fibr:

Fibr Home’s most powerful broadband, allows you to seamlessly and simultaneously experience the following:

•  Browsing of multiple websites
•  Stream hundreds blockbuster movies on-demand from Clickplay
•  Watch Cignal Digital TV Channels
•  Available now in over 800 fiber-powered villages nationwide
•  Visit www.pldthome.com  or call 101-FIBR (3427) for more details.

A thought to remember: 

Start the week right by sharing your biggest smile :) 

Real UnliCHAT Experience with Globe’s GoUnli30

Would you rather go to coffee shops or shopping malls just to experience slow Wi-fi connection? or would you choose to spend time chatting with family and friends anytime, anywhere? Your call. Being a Globe user gives you the benefit and convenience of your own internet connection at home everywhere you go with Globe GoUnli30.

http://www.globe.com.ph/gounli30

What your Php 30 and GoUnli30 can give you:

• With GoUNLI30, subscribers get unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited calls to Globe/TM, and unlimited chat with the best messaging apps like Viber, Kakao Talk, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, Line and the telco’s very own messaging app GMessage without the need for Wi-Fi or additional data charges. Available for only P30 valid for 1 day, GoUNLI30 gives you no excuse to stay out of the loop and connect with more than 1 billion users around the world regardless of mobile network or location.

• Go all-out unlimited with GoUNLI30 and UNLICHAT25 now. Register by dialing *143# and then choosing GoSAKTO on your Globe mobile phone or texting GOUNLI30 or UNLICHAT25 to 8888

In this day and age, connecting with friends, acquaintances and loved ones is made easy. With the use of mobile phone applications and with choosing the right network and services nothing can go wrong. I have been a Globe subscriber for about 14 years. And I would say, I never had any bad experience with them. Globe services and offers are distinct and fair. 

So what are you waiting for? Go lang ng Go sa Globe! 

Also: If you and your friends prefer messaging exclusively via the apps, you can save even more: UNLICHAT25 gives you uninterrupted and boundless access to Viber, Kakao Talk, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, Line, and GMessage for only P25 a day.  

Hair and Makeup: One happy bride :)

I've been busy working at home last week and also with my hair and makeup bookings. I hardly have time to upload photos or to blog or visit sites on the internet. I'd want to do a lot of product reviews but I think i'll do that later next week. 

I did Hair and Makeup for a very lovely bride last June 15. She's very simple, timid and shy. She was very friendly and the groom's family was very accomodating. 

Here are some photos of the look that I did for her:

Before and after look

I used 4 colors on her eyes from the dollface prism palette and estee lauder quad eyeshadow palette

Blush used: essence silky touch blush in secret it-girl

For her hair she wanted a clean side-swept ponytail :) the hair piece used was made from fresh flowers

Other products that I used for this look:

Face: 

Celeteque Moisturizer

NYX HD Studio Primer

Jazzy by James Cooper Cream Foundation

Girlee Cosmetics Color Corrector

Ben nye Translucent Powder

Contour & Highlight: Powder from the Prism Palette

Eyes:

Elf eyeshadow Primer

Elf cream Eyeliner

Etude house Lash Designing Vitcara (foxy)

Natural false eyelashes

Pinkies Collection Brow Powder

Dollface prism palette

Estee lauder neutral quad e/s palette

Lips: 

Bonbon's lip balm

NYX Slim lip pencil in Coral

Lipstick pot from the Prism Palette

Brushes I used are from the Sigma Beauty Essential kit

For me, and I believe my lovely client Doll agrees too; Makeup is not about changing our look, it's about enhancing the beauty we already have.

Happy Friday Everyone!  :)

For Hair and Makeup Service Inquiry contact 09174579435

  

Cold Cream as Makeup Remover: POND'S COLD CREAM

Did you know that different types of Cold Cream was invented and have been used in the beginning of the 18th Century? Physicists introduced cold creams to be used as moisturizer, makeup remover and as shaving cream. This is why you'd still probably hear your mom or grandparents talk about this wonderful invention. 

As i read stories about cold creams, I came across this poem and its so fascinating that even poets raved about it, here's a few lines from the poem:

"Whoe'er with this cream shall her countenance smear,

All redness and roughness will strait disappear,

And the skin to a wonder be charmingly clear;

If pimples arise, this will take them away;

If the small-pox should mark you, those marks will decay;

If wrinkled through age, or bad dawbing the face is,

'Twill be smooth in a trice, as the best Venice glass is;

All this, and much more (could I spare time to write it,

Or my pen go as fast, as your lips would indite it)

You affirm of your cream: and I would not abuse it,"

Dr. Russell, To A Lady: in imitation of the thirtieth Epigram of the fifth Book of Martial

Source: Wikipedia

I still use cold cream if I feel dry spots on my face. Mostly on my forehead. And whenever I have heavy makeup on. I use the ever beneficial Pond's Cold Cream. The packaging was different from before but it gives the same benefit. 

Did you know that Pond's Cold Cream was introduced on the 1900's and was used by celebrities and well known personalities? Awesome huh?

Product Claim:

Cold Cream Cleanser

Moisturizing Deep Cleanser & Makeup Remover

Unlike ordinary cleansers, POND’S^® Cold Cream Cleanser is actually 50% moisturizer. It deep cleans and removes dirt and makeup, even stubborn waterproof mascara, while infusing your skin with vital moisture - all in one easy routine. For clean, soft and glowing skin, put your trust in a classic.

How to Use

Apply gently to skin, wipe with wet washcloth, and rinse if desired.

Essential Features

• Dermatologist tested
• Hypoallergenic
• Suitable for sensitive skin
• Won't clog pores 

Key Ingredients

Mineral Oil - Effectively removes makeup from skin’s surface.

Beeswax - A moisturizer known to prevent moisture from leaving the skin.

www.ponds.com

How I use Cold Cream as Makeup Remover:

• Use your fingertips to apply the cold cream on your face
• Gently massage the product on the area where there's makeup, concentrate on your eye area since we all find it hard to remove eye makeup on this area and this is one of the most sensitive skin on the face.
• Use Baby wipes or wet ones to wipe it off

You'll notice how the cream works well in removing your makeup. I use this when I wear waterproof eye makeup and heavy foundation. The good thing about the cream is that you don't need to rub it on your face, gently wipe it off with the wet ones and you'll see that it melts the makeup in just a few seconds.

What I like about the Pond's Cold Cream:

• I like its soothing citrus-y scent
• It removes makeup easily in just one wipe
• Does not dry my skin
• Does not sting or irritate my eyes
• Keeps my skin moisturized
• Does not clog my pores
• I like its cooling effect once applied on the skin

Product Rating: 9 out of 10

Know your Skin Care Routine

What's the secret to a healthy, young looking and glowing skin? Skin care is not just about your daily dose of Vitamin E or those expensive products you use. Let's not worry about what benefits you're getting from your favorite cleanser. Did you know that caring starts with how you treat your skin everyday?

This definition of Skin Care is perfect: 

skin care

noun

the cleansing, massaging, moisturizing, etc., of the skin, especially the face or hands.

from: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/skin+care

I came up with a few tips to be your guide in prepping your skin for your everyday routine. I follow these tips myself. :)

Image source: Google

Removing makeup is one of the toughest thing to do especially when you just came home from a stressful day at work or an exhausting event;   no matter how tired and sleepy you are at night, never ever skip or forget to remove your makeup. Our skin needs time to breathe and being covered up with junk all day is crazy for your face. PLUS dirt, oil, smoke and pollution was with you throughout your day. There are convenient ways to remove makeup, I use makeup remover wipes and wet ones after whenever I feel tired whether its day or night and I still have my makeup on. 

According to dermatologists, stick with lukewarm water every time you cleanse. Using cold water for cleansing will close up our pores which makes it difficult for us to remove the dirt. While washing with hot water will make our skin dry. 

Try to get your entire face wet to make sure that you get all the spot on your face cleansed. Also, never apply too much facial wash or cleanser on your face, avoid using excess product; a pea size amount would do. Wiping your face off with a tissue or cotton pads will make it easier for us to remove the residue of oil and dirt and then take a few splash of cold water to close down those slightly opened pores and to keep the nutrients and moisture you can get from your facial wash.

Don't forget to moisturize. Don't put too much moisturizer on your face, the "Less is more" rule applies to this step as well. If you have normal to dry skin, try a richer hydrating cream or aqua gel moisturizers. If you have oily and combination skin stay away from heavy moisturizers and focus on the areas of your face that appears dry. Slowly and softly pat your fingers to your face when applying, and massage the product gently to your skin.

And lastly, drink plenty of water. This is the perfect way to hydrate your skin from the inside.

Image source: Google

Get rid of those Blackheads with iWhite Nose Pack

I will give you a quick review of the iWhite Nose Pack :)


About iWhite:

iWhite is a whitening skin care product formulated in Korea. It specializes not only in lightening the skin tone, but also in improving the overall texture of the skin through its moisturizing and rejuvenating natural plant extracts refined through Bio-Nanotechnology.

iWhite has several products targeting all skincare needs; like moisturizing facial wash, skin-clearing facial mask, dirt-removing nose pack, revitalizing and soothing moisturizer, facial cream with sunscreen, and whitening body soap which are all available in the Philippines at an affordable price.

iWhite is exclusively distributed by Biocostech Philippines.

Product Claims:

An effective solution to removing whiteheads, blackheads, and skin impurities. This cream style nose pack conveniently adjusts to your own nose shape making it easier and more effective in eliminating deep-seated dirt. It also minimizes the appearance of pores and excess oil on the nose area and even the T-zone.

For best results, use 2-4 times a week with other iWhite skincare products.

What I like about the iWhite Nose Pack:

I love how it adheres to your skin very well, its consistency is from liquid like that dries out like cement or glue in a few seconds.

It removes my blackheads and whiteheads after about 8-10 minutes of having it on my nose. 

The mask is easy to pull off once it dries up

Does not irritate my face at all

The product eliminates the appearance of whiteheads and blackheads that I have on my nose, so it looks clean.

Does not dry out skin

Php 18 available at mercury drug

What I don't like about the iWhite Nose Pack:

It did not remove all those stubborn dirt that I have on my first use (teeny weeny whiteheads are still there) so you need to use it like every other day

You'll need to apply generous amount to cover your nose area (even the bridge if you like) because it creates bubbles and will appear thin if you don't use that much.

I used it twice the week after I bought the sachets and i felt a stinging sensation on my nose area while applying the product and it turns red after pulling the mask off.

My pores got bigger on the nose area after several use

First layer application - It creates bubbles if you apply a thin layer

Second layer application

Eeew :)

Things to remember:

It's up to you if you want to use the product everyday but I suggest you use it twice or three times a week.

Tone and moisturize after iWhite nose pack application to avoid drying out your skin or to minimize your pores ( I apply night cream or day cream after toning)

Have fun in taking away those gunk! :-)

Product Rating:

8 out of 10 

The product review in this blog are from my personal views and opinion only

Wet N Wild MegaLast Lip Color - Mauve Outta Here 907C

Let's  talk about the Wet N Wild MegaLast Lip color and what I love about it :)

Product Detail:

Lips take center stage! This 4-hour, longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte, crème finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn't cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamins A & E help smooth lips.


What I love about the Wet N wild MegaLast Lip color:

Whenever I apply lipstick to my clients I make sure that I get the exact color they want. I have a hard time dealing with clients who has lip pigmentation (darkening or lightening of lips) and such. So I always end up mixing lip colors or applying foundation to their lips. The main thing I love about the Wet N Wild MegaLast Lip Color is that it does what it claims to be; the colors they carry are gorgeous on their tube as well as when applied on the lips. What color you see is what you get on your lips.

It is easy to apply and does not cake. With just one stroke you get as much color you want. 

It is indeed a long-wearing lipstick, I  tried wearing this lipstick for more than 4 hours (without touch ups) It stayed on my lips and did not bleed at all nor flake away.

What I care for most in buying lipsticks are their finishes. (their final feel and look) this product leaves a semi-matte and creme finish which does not appear to be dry or shiny.

It contain Vitamins A & E for smoother lips (I care about this a lot because most semi matte and matte finish lipsticks contains dehydrating formulas)

The shade that I have here is Mauve Outta Here 907C which is a cool undertone light pink. The Wet N Wild MegaLast Lip Color line has a variety of shades to choose from, I believe there are 26 shades available. They come in corals, pink, red, wine and dark colors too.

You can definitely wear this lipstick at various events and occasions,  whether in the day time or for an evening gathering, things can never go wrong with this gorgeous lip color. It gives full to medium moist coverage that does not feel sticky.

I believe that the price range of this lipstick here in the Philippines is in between Php 290 - Php 300. I got this for only Php 150 :) 

Want to know more about the Wet N Wild MegaLast Lip Color? Comment down below