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I know, I know...you'd probably be asking, "just how many makeup remover does this silly girl need?" I honestly lost count already as to how many makeup removers I've reviewed on this blog. While some are good, there's also a number of removers that didn't make the cut. And well, some made it to my favourites list. Maybe I'd do a post on my most favorite makeup removers of all time.  Hmm, what do you think? For now, allow me to share with you my favourite eye makeup remover as of the moment.  Months ago, I was over the moon with the Sephora Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover .  But a makeup and skincare junkie like me just doesn't stop after finding a favourite, we continue to search for a new product to like (and love). Oh, I'm sure you can relate.  If not, then what the hell are you doing here reading my blog in the first place? ^_^ Nivea Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remover (less than AED 30) Enriched with Cornflower extract,...

And the inevitable has come...it's Sunday once again!  And in this part of the world, that means getting our (lazy) asses back to work.  So how did you spend your weekend?   Ako , I joined the Color Run here in Abu Dhabi last Friday with my former officemates (will be blogging about this soon!) and then yesterday, kain-tulog lang.   I really wish weekend comes in 5 days and weekdays in 2.   Ang saya siguro! ^_^ Anyway, I got this month's Glambox last week so I'd be sharing you my thoughts on it today.   Glambox March 2015 After taking a peek of what's inside the box, I pretty much got excited when I saw the Glamgals lipstick.  I absolutely loved the Glamgals lip color that was inside the box last month so it's nice to get another chance to try more of their products.  Too bad, they don't have a store here in AUH (if they do, please let me know) because I would love to know the brand more.   ...

On this same day last year, I was preparing to go home for my sister’s college graduation. I was already losing hope of finding a job here in the UAE. I arrived sometime September and started applying for jobs in October. I attended a number of interviews and was able to be in the final shortlist on some but still, I remained jobless.  I honestly felt  bobo  that time.  I mean hello, I’ve been working for more than 14 years and I think I have a pretty good set of credentials  naman   pero bakit hindi ako makakuha ng trabaho?  Maybe I am under qualified?  I tried applying to entry-level positions but then they told me I am over qualified.  On positions that I am qualified on the other hand,  hindi naman ako makalusot.    Susmio, hindi ko malaman saan ako lulugar. So when I went home for a short vacation, I told myself I am going to enjoy. Because when I get back, I am yet to face again the fact that I am still jobles...

It's a Monday once again, my loves!  And though today isn't everybody's favourite, let's try to be more positive here shall we?  I know it sucks because it's the start of another work week for others, mine started yesterday though I didn't come in to work, so technically my work week starts today as well.  But time flies so fast, it's gonna be the weekend again before we know it.  And it's gonna be payday weekend for me so yes, I can't wait! ^_^ If there's one drugstore brand that I have featured the most on this blog, it has got to be Revlon. It's no surprise since I really love the brand.  It's one of the makeup brands that I've played with when I started with makeup.  If I remember it right, my first Revlon product is the lippie in the shade Pink in the Afternoon .  Was it that or the Colorstay liquid foundation? Ugh, old age. Tee-hee!  Anyway for today, let me do the pleasure of featuring the brand once again.  ...

Good morning from Ras Al Khaimah! This week, we'll be spending the weekend differently. We are here somewhere in Ras Al Khaimah (Al Hambra, I think) where we spent the night camping in front of the beach. When Mr. X told me about this weekend plan, I gave out a desperate groan as I am not a fan of outdoor activities.   Lalo na camping!  I remember my first camping experience also here in the UAE last year.  My first question was, "Where's the restroom?" Then they pointed to me the beach. I can go to the water and pee or since it was nighttime, they said I can just put down my pants and pee while they make sure nobody's looking. QUE HORROR!   Good thing this time, they brought this sort of tent where you can do your "thing." Not sure what it's called. At first I thought it was a portalet, but it's not. I actually expected to see a bowl or something inside, pero there's none. (weird ko bah? sorry, newbie talaga when it comes to...

Today I’m going to post something non-beauty related. I’ll be telling you some random things about myself. No, I wasn’t tagged by somebody to do this. I just want you to know a bit more about me, beyond my addiction to makeup.  So if you want to know something more personal about me, read on. If not, close this page and go kill yourself. Hahhaa, I’m kidding! Let's start... 1.  My name is Anne Brigitte, but my nickname is Jheng. Please don’t ask why or how it came to be. Should you insist, I’d give you my Mom’s contact number and go ask her yourself. Haha! This is just one of those things included in the “Eh-kasi-gusto-ng-nanay-ko” list. 2.  I don’t like my name. I find Anne too simple and Brigitte reminds me of a malanding bakla  or  nagbabata-bataang  lola.  I wish my name is something like Rebecca or Margaux. Or a name with a boyish nickname like Georgina so I can be called George, or Josephine so I’ll have Joey for a nickname. 3. ...

If you have a problematic skin (acne-prone, pores easily clogged because of makeup and blemishes, among others) like yours truly, you'd need all the help you can get. I personally like my skincare to have AHAs or ingredients that can help exfoliate and brighten skin  (much better if it can lighten too) and prevent future breakouts.   Geesh, I do sound like my skin has a lot of demands no?  Well, demanding talaga siya!  I wish I could go back to those days when my skin's a lot more normal and when I didn't have to worry about oilies or acne.  Oh god, I'd give anything just to have that kind of skin back.   Kung maibabalik ko lang, sabi nga ni Mareng Regine. But that's now impossible.  I mean, let's face it...I am on my way to being a lola (fine, exag na ako!) and my skin won't be back to its younger self so instead of wasting my time wishing to get that skin back, I'd rather do things that will help me sort of slow down the ageing proces...

The desert winter is over but I don't fret, for the gorgeous palettes of summer-spring have started to take the center-stage.  For makeup, I am loving what Urban Decay has to offer.   They came up with a few new product launches, which by the way are all permanent additions to the Urban Decay range!   Naked Skin Ultra Definition Powder Foundation AED 179 If you love their Naked Skin liquid foundation, you'd definitely fall in love with its powder counterpart too.  This promises 8hrs of weightless, buildable coverage with a luminous, demi-matte natural finish.  It comes with a special sponge where one side is for dry application while the other side is for wet application. Available shades: Fair Cool, Fair Neutral, Light Warm, Light Neutral, Medium Light Neutral, Medium Light Cool, Medium Light Warm, Medium Warm, Medium Neutral, Medium Dark Golden, Medium Dark Neutral, Dark Warm, Dark Neutral, Deep Neutral Naked Skin...

Have you tried wearing gel manicure/pedicure?  I did. While I love the fact that it is indeed long lasting (2-3 weeks), I just hate that I need to go back to the salon to have it removed just because you can't remove it using the usual acetone.  And if you happen to have a dark shade of color, you are pretty much stuck with that color for weeks.  So what I do is I try to get a shade that can be topped off with another color when I am starting to get bored.  And yes, only the top color gets removed with acetone.   Another reason why I am not 100% involve with gel manicure/pedicure is that it takes a long time to get it done as it requires UV drying for every coat.  I usually get to spend more than an hour for cleaning plus gel manicure each time...twice that time when I want to have gel pedicure too!  And lastly, gel manicure/pedicure is expensive.  Here in UAE, it'll cost you almost AED300 (or more, depends on which salon).   ...

yours truly taking a selfie behind Lady Liberty If there's a city that I would love to visit again it would be New York.  I've been to a number of places in that city during our 3-wk stay in NJ, but I know there's still a lot to explore. If only I haven't been so lazy to get up early and take the 1hr-bus ride to NY, I could've seen more. Ugh, regrets. Note to self next time: Grab each freakin' opportunity to explore a new place as you might not have a second chance.  In short, wag tatamad-tamad. So while I can only dream of another trip to the city that never sleeps, it's good to have something available that I can always reach out for and be reminded of the good times I had in New York...the MyNy fragrance from DKNY. DKNY MYNY Top notes:  Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Galbanum Middle notes: Jasmine, Freesia, Orris Base notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk, Ambergris

I woke up today and realized, we're on the last month of the first quarter of the year!  Oh geesh, ang bilis talaga ng araw .  I feel so pressured! Most especially because in a few days, it's gonna be my Mahal's birthday and until now I don't have an idea yet of what to give him. Though we've agreed we won't be giving extravagant gifts this year because we need to save up for something REALLY IMPORTANT (care to guess what it is?), I still feel like I need to give him something.  It doesn't have to be big, but gosh, I really am running out of ideas. Besides, we've been together for more than 21 years and I think I've already given him all possible presents I could give him (except for one..sniff).  Give me more gift ideas please. Putting that aside for now, let me share with you what I got for the February box from Glambox ME.   Glambox Middle East February Box  When I opened the box, I honestly got disappointed to see not one, but ...