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Prevention is ALWAYS better than cure. If you don't agree then stop reading this blog right at this moment.    'kidding! ^_^   But with all seriousness, I know that you'll all agree on my first statement is absolutely correct.  When it comes to our skin, it is never too early to start taking care of it  and making sure that we keep all skin problems at bay. The earlier we try to avoid aging, the better.   On that note, let's all welcome (with open arms, I should say) the newest anti-ageing skincare line from Boots.    No7 Early Defence Skincare   This new skincare line is consists of a day cream, a night cream and an eye cream. The line works as a stepping stone to help in the transition from everyday skincare to proactively delaying the signs of ageing.    The key to this new skincare range is No7's new and most effective patent pending daily protection called Double Defence, combin...

 Dermalogica is a skin care company whose product portfolio includes cleansers, exfoliants, toners, masques, treatments targeting specific skin concerns, moisturizers, sun protection, as well as acne treatment products for younger skins.  Men don't need to fret, as Dermalogica offers products for both men and women. Their packaging is pretty straightforward too. No fancy packaging here as you'd see that their products are mostly packaged in simple white and silver/gray packaging. Their products have been tested and proven effective, hence their confidence that they don't need a flamboyant packaging just to capture attention. They are the kind of products you'd be looking for in an ocean of products with fancy and extravagant packaging. Simply because, you know they work. And they do because these products are being used by skincare professionals themselves.       I've used a number of their products and if you're interested on how it fared on my sk...

And because I just can't sit around and wait for the new items from Happy Skin to become available on counters on August 10, I went ahead and ordered from Zalora. They are selling all the new items from Happy Skin starting from August 1 until 9, so if you can't wait like me, order them now at Zalora and get first dibs.   (wink) Happy Skin Shut Up & Kiss Power Pout Lip Lacquers , Php699 each Hear Me Roar - Royal Treatment - Strong and Sexy Hear Me Roar A bright, red-orange lip color for those who want to flaunt bold lips but are still too shy to go all-red.  It definitely brightens up the face and will suit those with fair skin tones. Keri din naman for those with darker skin tones. Just like what they say, nasa pagdadala yan. Tomo!?

It was just 2 months ago when Happy Skin Cosmetics came up with their editorial-worthy Moisturizing Matte Lippies in collaboration with Preview Magazine.  The lippies are such a hit, even my friends back in the UAE have been asking friends from PH buy for them.  In my case, those lippies are up there on the top of my priority items to buy. The lippies are the perfect nude and deep red for me. And would you believe I've been wearing Hot Stuff almost everyday!?  Nakakaloka, that's how I love that lippie. And yes, like what I've mentioned in my post, Too Cool knocked off MAC Peachstock as the #1 nude lippie in my book. Now, Happy Skin Cosmetics is back to grant the beauty wishes of women yet again. This time, with more shades of their Moisturizing Matte Lippies PLUS their new lip product with a stunning high-shine finish without the heavy feel, the Power Pout Lip Lacquers! Power Pout Lip Lacquers and Moisturizing Matte Lippies New shades of Moisturizing M...

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...

Summer of last year, I went from having a long, curly hair to a semi-pixie cut.  Why? Simple.  My hair wasn't able to keep up with the sandpit's desalinated water. It got so dry, brittle and the hair fall became so crazy.  In as much as I wanted to keep my hair long after growing it out for years, I had no choice but to cut it really short.  Now, after almost a year of sporting a short 'do, I am again contemplating on growing out my hair.  But I'm scared that the same thing will happen all over again.   Sayang ang effort sa pagpapahaba.  Kaya huwag na lang. Then I got first dibs on a miracle hair product that is soon to hit the stores in PH (and hopefully here in the UAE).  If you are following me on Instagram, you'd know that I've been posting teasers of this product that is said to have gained the title of being the first #Cosmo BeautyCrush in PH. Wow!  It must be really that good.   So my loves, I give you ...

I've always loved Max Factor.  My first product from them is the Pan Stik foundation and I can still remember how amazingly it can cover my nasty blemishes when I first suffered from adult acne years ago.   I also used their Lipfinity, mascaras, eyeliners and even their nail polish! Their Face Finity liquid foundation is one of my favourite foundation, as it is a 3-in-1 product: primer, foundation and concealer in one! (Read my review here ). Max Factor has a lot of great products, but imho, it is one of the underrated brands out there.  Some also think the brand caters to the  older mature crowd.  Maybe because their colour palettes are mostly classics?  Well, with the most recent collection called the Wild Collection, they are bound to change their minds. The Wild Collection,  Max Factor's boldest and most vibrant collection yet. The collection, consists of the Wild Shadow Pots, Wild Shadow Pencils and the Wild Mega Volume Mascara , ...

For days now, I've been contemplating on whether to get another hair cut. I chopped some 5 inches off my hair last December to get rid of the dryness (even though the stylist actually recommended a few inches more) , but I can still see and feel how damage my hair is now.  I know a lot of people have been complaining about an increase in hair damage after being here in the UAE for quite sometime.  They say it's because of the treated tap water, the increased UV exposure and well, the stress with all the adjustments one has to go through after the big move here.  I can say it's true, but I don't really blame it all on living here.  I had two perms last year, a number of root colouring for months and a full-head colour + highlights before I left.  So yes, it's also my fault.  TOINK! The hair fall doesn't stop and though it's normal to lose up to 100 strands a day, it still freaks me out!  I have thin hair to begin with...

If Anne Curtis' signature lip color is Red, then it's Pink for our very own Queen of All Media, Kris Aquino.   And for the first time, Kris collaborated with a makeup brand to co-create a lipstick inspired by her favourite pop of pink. And with whom she collaborated with?  It's with the skin-caring makeup brand, Happy Skin .  Like its founders Jacqe Yuengtian-Gutierrez and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, Kris also believes that when your skin looks good, you feel good. Kris Aquino herself had been hands-on with the process, road-testing the samples herself until she found the best shade that mimics her most favourite shade of pink.  She likes her pink to have that exact balance of femme and fierce, attention grabbing and awe-inspiring at the same time.  And so after months of testing and trying, the  Happy Skin Shut Up and Kiss Me Moisturizing Lippie by Kris Aquino in Valentine Kiss is finally here! Just like the way Kris wants...

Don't you just love people who inspire you to do better and be the best that you can be? That's exactly how my good friend, Sophie, is to me. And I'm sure, to most of you too who know her. I first met her during one of her mineral makeup meet up days and I still remember how she taught me to apply mineral foundation.  She became my classmate back in makeup school and since then, we've been friends.  Well, that is despite our silly fights over really petty things...that are actually mostly her fault.  Hahhaa, I'm just kidding!  She came up with her own brushes, Charm.  And from those cute pink brushes came the more sophisticated looking ones.  Remember her Travel Pro set that comes in dark pink ferrule and black handle?  'twas my favourite travel set, until the Sonia travel set (gold ferrule, black handle + leopard print bag) came in. Of course, who wouldn't know about her Charm Essentials Vegan Brush Set and her Pro Brush Set? ...

With the Christmas season just around the corner, you should already have started ticking off items from your " Gifts to Buy " list.  Of course, it's still ideal (and practical) to have started earlier to avoid the holiday rush, but for those who are just starting or just about to start, worry not.  You still have roughly 6 weeks to go. But if you do have the means, start now.  Everybody wants a stress-free holiday shopping, don't we all?   I've always thought that thinking of what gifts to buy to equally kikay girl friends or relatives is easy. And this year, Bobbi Brown made it a lot easier with their  Bobbi Brown Holiday 2013 Gift Giving Collection! The collection features an assortment of shimmery shades in silver, bronze and golden tones...an absolute must if you want to steal the spotlight this coming holiday season. Let's take a closer look at the items, shall we?   But first... I'll be posting the Philippine prices fo...