Beauty & Butter Hand and Foot Paraffin + Official Launch

To relieve my tired hands and feet from standing long hours during make up gigs, I decided to get a hand and foot paraffin + Manicure and Pedicure at my favorite pamper place: Beauty & Butter! :)

The hand and foot paraffin is the perfect treatment to relax those tired hands and feet. The friendly buttercups begin with cleansing both hands and feet then use a scrub that take out some dead skin. After this, the actual dipping in the paraffin wax happens.

My Foot initially dipped

Fully Dipped

On to my hands, Beauty and Butter uses a different colored paraffin for the hands and feet. For the feet they used a greenish-clear color while for the hands they used a white paraffin color. :)

About to be dipped :)

Fully Dipped :)

Both hands and feet were dipped at least 3-4 times each in 3 second intervals. Each dip lasted at least 1 second. The immediate heat felt from the dip in the paraffin was love. My hands and feet felt so relaxed as each dip happened. I wouldn't say that the heat is unbearable because the temperatures were just right to make sure no burns happen. :)

After the dips, both hands and feet are wrapped in plastic then rested inside towel pouches for a good 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, the wax is peeled of and immediately I felt how smooth both my hands and feet were! :)

It felt as if I had been using moisturizer 20 times for that day alone. They were that soft. My hands and feet looked so healthy. :)

Immediately after, I got a regular manicure and pedicure and chose a vampy red color. :) I love Beauty & Butter nail polishes, they last a good 2 weeks for me. If you look at the pictures above, that was what I had first done at Beauty and Butter and it lasted that long. :)

YayyY!

Later in the evening, Beauty and Butter had their official launch at the Mega Atrium. There were lots of food, press and happy guests as celebrities like Richard Guttierez, Alyssa Alano and Fabio Ide graced the event with their presence. Beauty and Butter endorser Pop Girls also sang a few songs. :) Congratulations Beauty and Butter! :)

The brains behind Beauty & Butter Mikael Coyiuto

Host Raya Mananquil and Guest Richard Guttierez

Energetic Pop Girls as they sang and dance for the guests

During the entire event, models went around with the Beauty & Butter products in a vest for people to freely try.

Beauty & Butter really is a one stop shop from face to nails to hair removal solutions, this place is so hip and complete it can cater to everybody. I cannot wait to try more of their wonderful services. :)


Beauty & Butter is located at:
* 2/F SM San Lazaro
* 2/F Entertainment Wing, MOA
* 5/F Megamall Atrium




Toodles! :)

L'Oreal HYDRAFRESH ACTIVE Moisturiser

When my brother recently had a vacation in Bangkok, he asked me what I wanted. Since there was nothing particular in mind I just told him to get me anything skincare. Hehe So he ended up getting me the L'Oreal Hydrafresh Moisturizer.

L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Hydrafresh

What they say: Everyday the skin loses hydration, minerals and essential vitamins. When dehydrated, the skin is more tired-looking and less resilient. Consequently, the skin appears less radiant, its surface dry and rough.

INNOVATION: The L'Oreal Laboratories creates HYDRAFRESH ACTIVE DAY MOISTURISER, designed for 24 hour hydration. The melting formula contaons essential minerals - calcium and magnesium - and Vitamins C,E and B5. It provides an ideal dose of moisture to leave skin feeling perfectly hydrated, fresh and comfortable throughout the day.

ACTION: HYDRAFRESH ACTIVE DAY helps maintain an optimum level of water in the skin by locking in hydration. The vitamin-mineral formula intensely moisturises, refreshes and reinvigorates the skin.

It comes with another cap inside aside from the lid which I really like since you don't experience opening moisturisers to find only 30% of the contents at the back of the lid. Isn't that such a waste? In this case, I use a clean spatula to get the product to avoid contamination.

The moisturiser feels really light and is in a gel formula. I love this type of formula because it feels so light, moisturised and breathable.

Texture: The melting cream texture with its refreshing fragrance is a pleasure to apply. Non-greasy, it instantly sinks into your skin to leave it feeling soft and smooth.

I totally agree with the product's description with the texture. This is what sold me, and the refreshing fragrance smells really really nice!

HYDRAFRESH totally bended in my skin

I love how this product keeps my skin so fresh and moisturised without it feeling heavy and oily. I already have crazy oily skin and the last thing I need is to have my moisturizer really heavy and cause more oil. I don't want to now wear moisturiser so I'm glad my brother got me this. :)

I just don't know if this variant is available in the Philippine market and if so, I'm not too sure on the price range too. Do you guys know if this is available in The Philippines? :)

Toodles! :)

Max Factor False lash Effect Mascara

Since I have been recently obsessed with Mascaras and making eyes bigger, I recently added to my collection my first ever Max Factor Mascara product.

When I was in the department store jumping from one brand to the other looking for the perfect mascara, the Max Factor stand always draws my eyes. I always had the idea that Max Factor makes good Mascaras but I also always thought the price was just too much for me. But in this visit, I took time and went through their Mascara choices.

Out of all their variants, the "False Lash Effect" really intrigued me. Since I want fuller and longer lashes this was a big big plus. But it was crazy expensive at PHP695. So i looked around other stand and thought over it and went back to Max Factor and bought it. Since I didn't want to test the Mascara in the store (Hello Bacteria and Contamination!) I was seriously wishing and telling myself that it better work. Hehe

Of all Max Factor Mascaras this claims to have the fattest wand. The bristles are made of plastic and have uneven lengths. So what can i say about the Mascara? Is it worth it? :)

Tell me what you think:

Cured lashes WITHOUT mascara




Curled Lashes WITH MAX FACTOR FALSE LASH EFFECT MASCARA

So was it worth it? In my opinion YES. My lashes are now fatter and a little longer. It is also good in keeping up the curl which is a big big plus for me. I have experienced in other mascaras bringing down the curl of the lashes once applied. And this one is a no fail! It doesn't clump too! :)

The only thing I have to say about it is since the bristles are made out of plastic, tendency with plastic bristles is that the mascara is applied wet, but the mascara dries eventually after a while. So you just have t be careful and check that not too much product is on the wand because if so, you will have very wet looking lashes that have clumped. But otherwise if you are careful with the application it should pose no problem. :)

I give this Max Factor False lash Effect Mascara 2 thumbs up! :)


Looks like I found my staple Mascara product for now. What do you think? :)


Toodles! :)

Skin is in!

Clear and smooth skin is always in. No matter how time passes by quickly and the trends that change with it follow too, good skin will always be a staple, always fashionable. We all do our best to achieve and or maintain good skin because clear and smooth skin resonates how one takes care of themselves and basically a good lifestyle.

In line with this, I remember my first ever staple skin care favorite; St. Ives Apricot Body Scrub. Classic yes? Yes. I used this product all the time! And it wasn't only my favorite, it was my siblings too. We had everything St. Ives, Cucumber and Melon under eye Gel, Collagen Moisturizers, you name it we had it. And now, St. Ives presents its new and improved look set out to garner the hearts of every individual aiming for clear and smooth skin! How cool is that? Our trusted St. Ives is now better than ever with a wide range of cleansers, scrubs and moisturizers available.

Here are the available exfoliating scrubs available, a wide range sure to cover all those skin needs, perfect for achieving glowing skin and feeling pampered! :)

Classic! :)

Good for dry skin

This I have to try, I LOVE SHEA BUTTER!!

For everyday moisture

Here are the available exfoliating scrubs available, a wide range sure to cover all those skin needs, perfect for achieving glowing skin and feeling pampered! :)

Having clear and smooth skin is now easier with our trusted St. Ives. Strut your most fashionable accessory of radiating and glowing skin everyday with your favorite St. Ives product now. :)

St. Ives beauty products are available at all leading personal care stores, supermarkets, and department stores nationwide.


Toodles! :)

Mascara Shopping

July 14, 2010 the day 80% of Metro Manila still experiencing blackout due to "Basyang". I hardly slept due to the strong winds scary and never ending. I felt as if our roof was about to give. I eventually fell asleep and woke up to a tree that fell and missed my car by --------- much literally. After trying to get more sleep, me and mom decided to go to the mall after running some errands.

I decided to go Mascara shopping since I'm kind of obsessed with Mascara now. Hehe

I ended up with these two:

Max Factor False Lash Effect
Maybeline Magnum Volum Express

The Max Factor intrigued me well enough to purchase it and the Maybeline, well I really love that Mascara so I just had to get one. :)

The damage?

Max Factor False lash Effect: PHP695
Maybeline Magnum Volum: PHP429


Reviews to follow! :)



Toodles! :)

RF Treatment from Flawless

n the quest for better looking skin, I re-visited The Flawless clinic in Megamall to try out another treatment for my face. Since the last time I tried their Whitening Facial, this time I decided to skip the regular facial and go for something more.

During this visit, I decided to try their RF treatment for the face. RF or Radio Frequency treatment uses a machine and a hand held device, which rolls over and massages the desired area of the face and or body. The treatment aims to make the desired area more supple, more smooth, more youthful and more definition with prolong and constant use.

So I decided to try this treatment for my face. So I was brought to a private room for the treatment.

Private Room

RF Machine

The treatment was pretty fast, only lasting about 20 minutes. A gel is applied on the face which would help the massaging of the hand held device of the machine more smoother and easier to maneuver. Also, one thing you should know about this treatment is, the massaging over the face gets warm. The actual device is what is warm, so the attendant gave me a button to hold and press anytime I couldn’t take the heat anymore. But luckily the heat was tolerable and actually very very relaxing.

After the treatment which lasted about 20 minutes, the excess gel was wiped off my face and neck. Initially, I felt my skin more supple and tight to the touch. My cheeks felt more firm and the feeling was really fresh. The only thing was, since you cant wash your face and wear any make up for 24 hours, the remnants of the gel applied on the face easily gets oily. But the solution to that is just tap your face with tissue every now and then. No biggie.

My bare face after the procedure

As advised by the attendant, this procedure will yield the best results when done at least once a week. The price range for RF treatments range from PHP3000 and above per session depending on the body area of treatment. So for those who can afford RF treatment, it is a great way in achieving healthy young supple skin that is pain free fast and non invasive. :)

Visit your nearest Flawless Clinic for more information. :)

Toodles! :)

Garnier Light Complete Multi-action whitening cream

About a month back, I received as part of a goodie bag this Garnier Light Complete cream. I was really excited to try it since it's new. Also I felt that it was my lucky day, what the product promises seemed just right for me.

The product comes in a 20ml tube very handy and fits just right in your hand. The size is also convenient and fits in any purse. :)

The twist open cap makes sure that no product is wasted. :)

What is says:

"Garnier Light Complete is a multi-action whitening cream that acts on dullness, dark spots, excess oil and acne marks. It makes your skin visibly fairer while leaving it perfectly clarified."

*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 a 6 hour shine-free look .

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

Of all the info, the 6-hour shine free and oil-trapping qualities of the Light Complete cream was what sold me. I have a serious case of oiliness on my face, which causes me occasional breakouts which eventually leads to acne marks. And because of my oily skin, getting rid of the acne marks take longer than usual (in my personal observation). So this product is like an answer to all my skincare problems hehe.

Here is what the product looks like, little amount at the back of my hand.

Here it is initially spread, the texture kind of reminds me like mouse, but with more moisture. The description of the product as 'quick absorbing and non greasy' holds true. :) I really love how this feels and sinks in to my skin easily. :)

Fully rubbed in, my skin does not feel greasy at all. No shine and actually has a matte finish yet still very moisturized.


Here's my bare face with just the Garnier Light Complete cream, I'm so loving how this is non greasy! :) My face feels so fresh! :)

Overall, I am loving this product, and hopefully this works for me in the long run. The only thing that I don't really like about it is the smell, it is a little strong, its not a bad smell but its just strong. Hehe :)

Toodles! :)

Avon Smooth Minerals Eye Shadow Duo

Don't you just love taking a second look at various products you have but thought was useless? It's just like finding treasure. :) One product that I always over look in my train case is this Avon Smooth Mineral Eye Shadow duo. It is a loose mineral eye shadow duo conveniently and neatly packaged together.

For anti spill and mess, each side has its own sifter and cover so that the 2 loose eye shadows do not mix. :)

This is what the packaging looks like when you take out the sifter. Clearly shown is the divider separating the 2 eye shadows. :) Looks at those colors, aren't they lovely? :)

Swatch of the eye shadows, the one on the left is a sort of pink + lavender color while the one on the right is a deep purple color. :)

These colors are so pretty I'm glad I took a second look at the product. Now I really can't wait to use it. :)

I also want to check out other colors Avon has for this line since this looks very promising. :) I'm just not too sure if they have this locally available.


Huurraayy to old discoveries! :)


Toodles! :)

Flippish 1st Year anniversary EOTD

Congratulations to Flippish for the success on their first year as the only online channel in the Philippines! You guys have innovative shows! Thank you too for trusting me with my make up skills on some of your Press Kits. :)

So for their anniversary party, decided to do a simple purple look using my estee lauder palette. :)

Here it is:

All colors used are from the Estee Lauder Eye Shadow Palette seen Here

Toodles! :)