Revlon Matte Lipstick, Really Red - Truly Glamorous!

I was looking for the perfect red lipstick that I can use for special occasions and I saw the Revlon Matte Lipstick in Really Red hue in SM Department Store last week. Hmmmm... It's truly red in the sense that it doesn't have orange, pink or brown undertones. I tried it on myself and I instantly fell in love with it; I looked quite glamorous. ;)  The only thing that worried me was that it was matte and might dry my lips and may feel flaky after a while, but Revlon Matte was pleasantly creamy. I also love that it stays put and lasts for hours as long as you don't keep on licking your lips. My friends even complimented me on how fab my lips were that night at a party. I really made the right choice!

My verdict: Revlon Matte Lipstick, Really Red is a great red lipstick if you want to look truly glamorous. Highly recommended!

The Body Shop - Lip and Cheek Stain: A Review

I learned about this from my co-worker just last week when I complimented her about how natural her blush-on was. So last Saturday, I went to the nearest Body Shop store and got myself one. And I'm glad I did. The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain is very pigmented, just 3 dabs on each cheek, blend with the fingers and done! Gives me a natural rosy "under the sun" cheeks. I also tried it on my lips but it wasn't that great for me, it's a bit too fuchsia to look natural on me. Another plus is that it doesn't irritate my very sensitive skin. I will definitely use this as my everyday cheek tint.  

My verdict: A good cheek tint for that healthy rosy glow. Highly recommended!

My Keratosis Pilaris (Chicken Skin) Treatment

I've been a long-time sufferer of keratosis pilaris (KP) or commonly known as "chicken skin." It's quite ugly since it made me very conscious of my arms especially when I wear sleeveless or even short-sleeved tops. I tried all sorts of lotions and creams, but even though the bumps get smaller, they wouldn't go away. Here was a photo of my arm with the KP:

So I asked my dermatologist what treatment I can undergo so the KP will go away. She recommended nanotechnology peel with special components that will be suited for my very sensitive skin and at the same time slough off the excess skin that causes the bumps in my KP.

Like the other nanotechnology peels that I had before, there was no discomfort when I had the peel. There was no itchiness nor embarrassing stage of too much exfoliation days after the peel. I had 4 sessions of the peel every 2 weeks. My dermatologist also gave me Skin Perfecting Lotion as take home medicine. A week after the 4th session, this is a photo of my arm:

My dermatologist advised that to prevent recurrence of the keratosis pilaris, I should maintain on moisturizing soap, colloidal moisturizing lotion and Platinum SF700 capsules (my current glutathione capsules), and try to drink at least 8 glasses of water and refrain from drinking alcohol (since alcohol dries the skin which can worsen skin asthma and KP). I'm faithfully following her instructions and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my arms will continue to be this smooth. 

My verdict: Nanotechnology peel is an effective treatment for keratosis pilaris. Highly recommended!

MAC Brown Script Eye Shadow - Smokey Eyes Essential

I always loved makeup and experimenting on them on myself. So I browse YouTube on some makeup techniques and I came across Jaclyn Hill and her makeup videos. She mentioned about using MAC Brown Script for smokey eyes effect. So I got one when I went to the MAC store in Makati last Friday and tried it on myself over the weekend. It blends so easy. I paired it with blue and light grey shadow and accented it further with mascara and hazel contact lenses. When my significant-other saw it, he said that it was like I would be going on a photoshoot since it was so pretty. Success! :D

My verdict: MAC Brown Script Eye Shadow is a must have for your eye shadow collection especially for the smokey eyes effect. Highly recommended!

Xeragel Ointment - A Review

I have some friends who asked me about a good scar ointment for keloids and those ugly raised scars. I had a keloid on my arm before and was quite disfiguring. This is a photo of my scar:

I know, it's quite ugly. I wanted a quick fix, but my dermatologist said that there's none. She recommended Xeragel ointment. I didn't like the idea of applying an ointment everyday, but I didn't have a choice. 

Well, after around 2 months of applying Xeragel ointment, my scar started to get smaller. This is a photo of my keloid after 8 months.

My mom said that the Xeragel ointment worked fast. She said that her surgical scar on her tummy is still ugly and raised and it's been 3 years after her surgery! I guess I got the bad scar genes from her. Oh well... Xeragel ointment is really effective. I just needed the motivation to apply it everyday. But it's all worth the effort. Now, I'm having treatments to even out the color of my arm.

My verdict: Xeragel ointment is an effective medicine for keloids and raised scars. Highly recommended! 

Tresemme Smooth and Silky Shampoo and Conditioner - My New Favorite Hair Product Combo!

Because of several digiperms and hair dyeing, and my hair was telling me that it needs to have some kind of rejuvenating treatment. I don't have much time for salon treatments, so I did some trial and error; I tried several brands, Dove, Pantene, etc. but only Tresemme Smooth and Silky Shampoo and Conditioner really revived my hair, made it shiny and healthy-looking. Plus it didn't give me flaky scalp. I have very sensitive skin and scalp and the wrong hair products give me dandruff. My friends even asked me if I had a hot oil or any hair spa treatment. I told them, no, I just used Tresemme Smooth and Silk Shampoo and Conditioner!

My verdict: Tresemme Smooth and Silky Shampoo and Conditioner is a great everyday hair product combo especially for dry and damaged hair. Highly recommended!

Nanotechnology Peel - My Favorite Scar Treatment

I had some really bad mosquito bite scars after hiking in Mt. Pulog last January. I tried some lightening creams that I had in my medicine cabinet, but they're not working as fast as I wanted them to. Check out my ugly leg.

So I went to my dermatologist to have a peel that will be a faster way to get rid of the ugly scars. She knows how sensitive I am so she said, the only peel that I can have is Hypopeel, which is a type of Nanotechnology peel. She also gave me some new medicines - Swiss Arbutin serum and Skin Perfecting Lotion, as my home treatment. I had 3 sessions of the Hypopeel and I admit I am really happy with the results. Plus during the peeling sessions, I didn't feel any itchiness or burning sensation, since as what my dermatologist said, it's completely safe and the ingredients of the peel don't stay on the skin (which is what causes the discomfort like burning and itching) but rather they get in your pores right away because of the particle size of the peel. Plus in between my peeling treatments, I didn't see any obvious peeling, just a little dry skin that was improved with the lotion and serum that my dermatologist gave me.

Check out my leg now:

My verdict: Nanotechnology peel is a very safe and effective way to get rid of dark scars, especially for  those with very sensitive skin. Highly recommended!