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Oatmeal 'n Honey natural facial scrub A deep cleansing natural-fiber facial scrub with beneficial oatmeal and soothing honey. The extra gentle exfoliating action of oatmeal draws out impurities, unclogs pores and removes dry, dead cells from the surface of your skin. Pure, wholesome honey helps replenish lost moisture and protects your skin from the harsh elements. The result is skin that looks fresh and healthy and feels soft and smooth. Can be used on all skin types. Apply daily, or as often as desired. Ideal for use in the shower, too! Gently helps remove the dull surface layers of your skin, to reveal your naturally smooth, healthy complexion. During one of my trips at Rustan's Supermarket, i chanced upon this item...and i was like, "hmmm...do they have the famous Mint Julep mask around here too?" and there was none. bugger. but being a sucker for anything that would exfoliate, i decided to get this anyways. For years, i've been using the St. Ives Apricot Scr...

uh-oh! so ladies, hold on to your wallets and let's see each other next week? :)

it's been a while since i last played with my MAC eyeshadows. I've missed using my mineral eyeshadows and been busy testing my NYX loot. when i went home last weekend for my mom's bday, i figured that it would be easier for me to bring my MAC palette instead of my sample baggies or my NYX stuffs. my mom's bday was a blast (pics to come), and though we had much fun that day and slept late...we had to wake up early the next day since we would be going to Manaoag to hear mass and have dinner at Subic. They have been bragging bout this nice resto they found weeks ago (called Lighthouse) and they wanted me to be with them next time they visit. Mom knows i'm a sucker for food and that i would really enjoy, so they planned for some sort of a family get-away right after her birthday. anyways, here's my looks for that day: (sorry, had to camwhore while on the phone...lol!) EYES: Modelco Brow kit in Dark topped with MAC Girl Boy MAC Bitter on the lids and lower lashline...

... yep, i definitely do. anyways, here's my eotn wearing the gorgeous colors of NYX Ultra Pearl loose eyeshadows...(i really prefer loose than those pressed ones) EYES: Modelco Brow kit in Dark topped with MAC Girl Boy UDPP MAC paintpot in Painterly NYX Ultra Pearl loose e/s in Ocean Blue on the lids and lower lash lines, Silver on the crease (applied wet using Mac Fix Shiseido Lash Base MAC Loud Lash Mascara MUFE Aqua eyes in black on the waterlines FACE : Monistat as primer Lauress foundation in Radiant Ivory CinemaSecrets concealer for the undereyes and sides of the nose Oceanmist Saffron Concealer on the undereyes MAC Sculpt and Shape TFS blush in Pastel pink LIPS: CARGO lipgloss

"on your birthday, i am thinking about you.... how much you mean to me and all the ways you've made such a wonderful experience in my life... thank you for letting me know that I could always count on you, that you believe in me and that you would always stand by me, for encouraging the dreamer in me, for loving me through each and every fad and phase...and for accepting my ideas when they are different from your own. thank you for all that you are....may God continue to bless you with good health, happy disposition in life, more success and all the love in the world. you deserve the best, mom. i love you very, very much...." i'll see you later, mom. :)

(laughs at my title) me? a social climber? nahhh...it's just the mineral e/s shade i've used for this looks: EYES: Modelco Brow kit in Dark topped with MAC Girl Boy UDPP The She Space e/s in Social Climber on the inner lid Taylormade minerals in Twilight on the outer half of the lid, outer - V and crease NYX trio in Ultrachic (middle color to highlight) MAC fluidline in Blacktrack on the upper lash lines Covergirl VolumeExact topped with L'oreal Telescopic Mascara MUFE Aqua eyes in Black on the waterlines FACE: Smashbox Photofinish light primer Monave foundation in Caroline topped with Lauress foundation in Radiant Ivory CinemaSecrets concealer for the undereyes and sides of the nose Oceanmist Saffron Concealer on the undereyes MAC Sculpt and Shape The Face Shop blush in Pastel Pink LIPS: MAC Profusion

so after weeks of not buying anything, i decided to drop by the mall to get my mom a gift who's going to celebrate her birthday on friday. i dropped by MAC and good thing, they don't have stocks of charged water and their 15 e/s palette...so i ended up not getting anything! yay! i'm such a good girl, no!? :) after getting my mom's gift (nah, you won't know what i got for you mom...and you thought i'm gonna post it here huh? hehhee) i went to Landmark to get a few things: cushioned rollers for my aunt, lotion, body wash, wet wipes, a couple of falsies and eye cream from garnier (here i go again...and just a few days ago i told myself i'm gonna stick with strivectin, tsk tsk...and yeah, some plastic trays) i dropped by Shiseido to get these: powder foundation (for mom) and mascara base some freebies: yes mom...that's all you gonna get. kiddin' :)

as much as i love pressed eyeshadows, my heart still longs for loose pigments! i've started wearing eyeshadows when i got introduced to loose mineral eyeshadows. and i can say that until now, i would prefer using them than my pressed ones. i would love to own MAC pigments, but the price has been stopping me to get them. i have their set of antiquitease pigments but that's about it. i have lots of mineral e/s but of course, i'd love to try out other brands. good thing, there's a good alternative...NYX chrome eyeshadows! :) they are like mineral pigments where you would need to have a sticky base so they won't fall off. also, it's recommended to apply them in a patting motion instead of swiping. honestly, i had a hard time applying and blending because the glitters keep on falling off. and i swear i am patting them on! LOL anyway, here's my attempt: i know...i know...i sucked! can you give me another chance to make things right? :) and me, working hard... hell...

people who really know me can attest to the fact that i eat a lot. it would be soooo seldom that you wouldn't see me munching...even at work. good thing, i've found an alternative to chips and french fries: great idea from DOLE, i must say. they also have bananas...which i try not to eat at night since it makes you sleepy (where on earth did i read that!?) and corn (which i haven't been able to eat for years now since i started wearing braces). I've been snacking on this for days now, most especially when i'm on a sugar kick. nice, no!?

my dear friend nimfa visited me last weekend. it's been a while since we last saw each other. this girl travels a lot...it's funny that sometimes we get into an argument because we would throw jokes at each other on how we spend our money on our "vices." then we came to a compromise and an understanding that each of us have their own way of spending their money to be happy. some spend on bags, shoes, clothes...while others spend on travel and well, makeup. lol she brought me some goodies: brush roll from Bodyshop, Lancome lipgloss palette and chocolates...yumm! purrttttyyyy! and in return, i gave her a makeover. (though i honestly think she doesnt need one. sorry for the quality of the pics, my camera wasn't cooperating) so there's my dear nimfa. a good friend though we don't really see each other and talk that much. but i know i can always count on her no matter what. 'twas nice seeing you again nimfa-nimfatooot! (that's how i call her..heh...