Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil: My Favorite Makeup Remover/Cleansing Oil

I have combination skin and most of the time when I wear thicker foundation during parties, I have small whiteheads and red flaking skin the next few days. My friend suggested that I try Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil since she's been using it and it did wonders on her combination/acne-prone skin. I was a bit doubtful at first, but I had to give it a try since I was very frustrated with the whiteheads and some red flakiness that have been popping up. And I'm glad that I did.

It did remove all the makeup that I wore after the party that I went to last week. I knew that it did since before, after washing my face, I would use a toner and the cottonball that I would use would still have some residual makeup that I wore that night. This time, the cottonball that I used didn't have any trace of my makeup at all. Plus, I noticed that in the next few days, I didn't have the usual whiteheads breakout and red flaking skin. And because I have combination skin, my cheeks usually get a little dry in the middle of the day, however this time with the Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil, I don't have that problem anymore. I totally love this product! I think I won't ever do without Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil. :)

My verdict: Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil is a great makeup remover/cleansing oil. Highly recommended!

Lancome™ Hypnose Mascara: My Favorite Eye Perker!

I've been staying away from mascara before since I have very sensitive eyes; my eyes get teary and quite red whenever I used mascara before. But during my cousin's wedding, I was "forced" to put mascara on since the makeup artist told me that my eyelashes are quite "blah" and needed some volume to make my eyes more perked up. So I gave in. He used Lancome™ Hypnose mascara on me. And I'm glad that he was able to convince me to do so. :)

The wedding was in Batangas and even though it's not yet summer, it was quite warm and humid. And from my experience before, warm temperature and humidity make the mascara smudge. Well, this time, it stayed the same all throughout the party and never flaked off. Plus it didn't make my eyes teary and red like the other mascaras I've tried. And I really liked how it perked my eyes up. Two thumbs up! I liked it so much that I bought one for myself. :)

My verdict: Lancome™ Hypnose mascara is a great mascara even for sensitive eyes. Highly recommended!

GeneO Facial: My New Favorite Facial Treatment!

I like facials, but sometimes, the pricking can be a little too much for me. Plus even though it cleans my face from all the clogged stuff, I still would have another treatment to make my skin get that rosy light glow (Oh yes, I'm that vain! LOL!).

I had 3 days of sun exposure when we went to Coron for the Chinese New Year, so I needed to have  my skin rejuvenation facial. So I asked my dermatologist, Dr. Corcoran, what other options I have. And I was lucky that they have the latest facial treatment in the Philippines - GeneO facial.

According to Dr. Corcoran, it's not only like your usual facial for removing blackheads, whiteheads and pimples, it also smoothens, tightens and lightens the face.  It has the newest TriPollar RF and the latest in Microdermabrasion which not only removes dead skin cells but also nourishes and oxygenates the skin for a healthy, pinkish and younger glow. With all those benefits, I had to try it!

This is my photo before the GeneO facial:

And here's my after GeneO facial photo:

Note that I seem to have makeup in my after-GeneO facial photo, but all I had was a little lip balm. My freckles lightened up and I seem to have a cheek tint. The results are amazing! As for the price, it's not really cheap; regular price is 5,000 pesos, though for February until March, they have a 20% Off Promo on GeneO facial. But, I really don't mind paying premium if the results are this good. :)

My verdict: GeneO Facial smoothens, tightens and lightens the skin, giving you a natural, younger, pinkish & glowing skin. Highly recommended!

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Roman Holiday: My New Favorite Pink Lip Pencil!

I admit, I'm a lipstick fiend. I do have quite dry lips so I stay away from lip pencils. But when I tried Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, I was hooked!

First off, the color that I bought, Roman Holiday, was the a perfect pink for my skin tone. And I don't have to put on too much since it's highly staining. It's has a creamy, velvety texture on the lips. And it lasts longer than my other lipsticks. The only drawback is that it's quite pricey - PhP1,450. But one of my friends who introduced it to me said that she got hers in September of last year and it's still halfway consumed. So I think it's worth the money.

My verdict: Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil is a great lip pencil. Highly recommended!

My Venus Freeze Experience: Flabby Arms No More!

For the past 2 years, I have been neglectful of my diet and fitness routine that I noticed that I gained so much weight. I also noticed that my usual lean arms became larger and flabbier. Plus I noticed some dimpling on my arms which I know are cellulites. Yukk!

Only a few weeks more to go before December, and even though I went back to the gym and watched what I was eating, the improvement was so slow. I felt that I had to do something more drastic. I talked to my dermatologist, Dr. Corcoran, about my dilemma and she suggested Venus Freeze, a new generation radiofrequency treatment with magnetic pulse technology. Dr. Corcoran said that it will not only take out the fats in my arms, it will also remove the cellulites and tighten the skin. She said that I need at least 6-8 sessions, done every week, to attain the leaner arms that I want. I researched on Venus Freeze in the web and it had great reviews so I decided to give it a try.

The Venus Freeze treatment sessions were quite comfortable. It was like having a hot stone massage. I was religious in going to the clinic every week and doing their after-care instructions of taking lots of water and being careful with my diet and having more exercise. This is a photo of my left arm a week after the 6th session.

The flabbiness was gone. I lost almost 2 inches in my arm girth. I also noticed that the dimply appearance, the cellulites in my arms were gone. I'm so happy with the results! :)

My verdict: Venus Freeze is an effective treatment to lose fats and cellulites. Highly recommended!

Maybelline Expert Wear Stylish Smokes Eyeshadow in Nutmeg: A Review

My aunt came home from the US a month ago and gave me a Maybelline Expert Wear Stylish Smokes Eyeshadow in Nutmeg as pasalubong.

I instantly liked how the eyeshadow highlighted my eyes. It's very buttery and glides on smoothly on my eyelids. It is a beautiful brown, matte color, and lasts as long as I put on some powder on my eyelids first. Another good thing is that it doesn't make my eyes red since I have very sensitive eyes and skin. I use it both as an eyeshadow and a filler on my eyebrows. I use it every single day. I also use it during our night outs and party nights since the color can be built up for a more dramatic effect.

My verdict: Maybelline Expert Wear Stylish Smokes Eyeshadow in Nutmeg is a perfect brown eyeshadow for both everyday use and special occasions. Highly recommended!

Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye Pen: A Review

I have been on the hunt for a better eyeliner since the Maybelline eyeliner that I was using was not too satisfactory for me. I saw a Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye Pen at SM Department Store so I figured I might as well try it.

My first impression was the tip is so precise and it does make a very fine job of lining my eyes. The felt tip is rather easy to maneuver and much better than traditional liquid eyeliners. It is the right shade of black for my dark brown eyes. The only thing that I didn't like was that it kinda fades out after a few hours. Overall, I like it. 

My verdict: Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye Pen is a good and easy to use eyeliner. I do recommend it.