I won, I won!!!!

I'm ecstatic!! I won Shen's Birthday Contest!! Thanks from the bottom of my heart :) It's my first time to win something that's why I'm sooo excited..so please bear with me. Lol!!

I would also like to congratulate Shen for the nomination of her blog, Shen's Addiction at the Philippine Blog Awards. I really hope she gets it! GO GIRL!!!

Missha BB Deep Cleansing Oil

I had the chance to try a sample size of this as a freebie from a BB Cream purchase I made months ago. After using it and squeezing the life out of the small packet, I decided to buy a full-sized bottle. To make the long story short ---- I love, love, love it!

PACKAGE SAYS: 105ml. Botanical deep cleansing oil for BB Cream user. Dermatologist tested.

• This deep cleansing oil perfectly removes BB Cream residue to be well adhered on the skin with its fine particles.
• Contains Tea Tree Oil and patent ingredients, it protects your skin from skin troubles.
• Its oil texture makes impurities melted away and you feel refreshed while changed into water-friendly type and washed off with water.
• This water-free cleansing oil removes water-proof makeup and residue perfectly.

Botanical Oil: Sunflower Oil, Meadowfoam Oil, Macadamia Oil, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Tea Tree Oil

Directions:

1. Take an appropriate amount onto dry hands and apply over the face as if massaging.

2. Apply water onto hands and keep massaging and wash off with lukewarm water.

3. Finish with cleansing foam or wash for perfect cleaning.

Made in Korea

I SAY: Pardon the grammatical errors, I just copied what was written on the box :) I guess the third bullet wants to say that altho' it's oil in texture, once you apply it and massage it on your face with a little water, it instantly turns into a consistency that is not oily at all. It becomes water-soluble..and that's what I love about it. After rinsing, my face is clean and fresh, not oily! Of course I still have to follow it up with my facial wash to remove last traces of it.

Yes, it can remove waterproof mascara! It's equally effective in removing all kinds of makeup, be it BB cream, traditional or mineral makeup.

PROS:

• Cleans effectively
• No greasy after-feel
• No weird smell
• Shelf life is clearly stamped
• Convenient squeeze bottle avoiding wastage

CONS:

• Slightly pricey at around 1000PhP/105ml (~$22 approx) altho' waaay cheaper than Shu Eumura Cleansing Oil
• It's not really available locally, but some local online shops are selling it

Will I repurchase? Yes, If I run out, but I guess that's still a loooong time from now :)

How about you, what is your most effective makeup remover?

'Til next!!

xoxo

Lippy & Cheeky

It was a kikay weekend for me. My elf blushes from their studio line and 1 Nyx Round Lipstick landed on my doorstep last Saturday. This is my first NYX lippy and I'm so luvin' it : )

elf blush in Blushing Rose (left) and Candid Coral (right). NYX round Lipstick in Tea Rose

NYX Tea Rose on my lips (which were extremely dry and peeling before, thanks to Ellana Lip Scrub and Lip Treatment it looks much better now)

I'm partial to nudes but when I got to try this, I'm now a convert : ) I like how it gives a healthy and color to my lips.

This is Candid Coral on me. It's a subtle shade of peach with slight gold iridiscence when you really look closely... just lovely!

Here is a swatch of Blushing Rose (bottom) and Candid Coral (top)

Overall, I'm really happy with this purchase. I got everything from makeup valley. I'm lemming now for a NYX round Lipstick in Thalia ( a pink nude shade) and elf blush in Peachy Kin. I think the blush fever also got me, Pammy! ^_^

'Til next!!

xoxo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SHEN! She's now holding a fabulous Birthday Contest!

A Blog Award - 7 things you might find interesting about me

Posting of this award was long overdue, sorry guys. Well, better late than never.

So here it goes....

To Golden, thank you for this award. I've been missing your posts lately, girl! How have you been? I hope everything's well with you and your family : )

To accept this award do the following:

1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award.
2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.
3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award.
4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.
5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.
6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.
7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know they have been nominated.

7 Things About Myself:

1. No matter how rough things are going, I always try to look at the brighter side of it and still manage to let out a smile.

2. I judge a guy's personality by looking at his shoes. No, not the brand! It has to be clean. Dirty-looking shoes for me spells smelly feet. Of course if it's raining then it's muddy...what I mean is dirty unwashed sneakers...blechh!

3. I can't sleep with the lights on while my hubby sleeps with everything on (lights, tv and kids jumping on the bed), no need to compromise..he can sleep through anything.

4. I work best under pressure... or is it an alibi for procrastinating? ^_^

5. I have a lot of makeup in my stash that I rarely use.. if at all.

6. Hubby never courted me. We were just friends for the longest time, knowing each others flaws and strengths, gradually building a relationship based on friendship. Our marriage is not perfect but we hurdle the trials that come our way by talking it out sans the drama.

7. Ironing clothes is like Latin to me.

Now, I pass this award to:

1. jinxbea

2. gracie

3. nina

4. cabyness

5. sush

6. kay

7. charry

Get that Pinkish Glow from Prestige

These cuties really got me excited today as I was browsing through the "goodies" at Beauty Bar at Robinson's Galleria. I remember stumbling upon them at Nouveau Cheap some months back. I never thought it would be available here in the Philippines.

Tadaaa!!!....

Prestige Perfectly Fresh Cheek Tint & Prestige Perfectly Pink Color Adjusting Lip Shine!!

Packaging is really sleek and cute. Perfect for any kikay kit (girlie's make up kit)

There are 2 shades ( i think). I picked the Rosy, the other one is Sunny ( more orange-y in color). Rosy gives a very subtle, just-pinched glow on your cheeks ( please see bottom photo for swatch). It's not sticky nor creamy or waxy. In fact I'm clueless on how it really feels on the skin 'cos it feels... nothing. It just glides on your skin and imparts that pinkish glow.... i just love it!!

Shade: Rosy

This is much similar to Smashbox Oh Glow for the lips, sorry I'm not all too familiar with Oh Glow as I dont have one. But I saw a tester once at Beauty Bar.

I find this a bit sticky on the lips. Maybe because I'm not really a fan of high-gloss, high-shine lip products. But, yes it comes out clear on the tube at first and it gradually turns to pinkish after a few seconds of application. I looked like I ate lechon ( roast pork, a Philippine delicacy) when I have it on my lips. It makes a good lip moisturizer 'tho and the hint of pink is really nice.

*click photo to enlarge

Swatch of Cheek Tint on my arm. Notice the nice pink glow?? sweeeet : )

What made it more exciting is the price!

Perfectly Fresh Cheek Tint is at 375PhP, Perfectly Pink Lip Shine is at 295PhP

Hope It got you excited too!

'Til next...

xoxo