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Pore-be-Gone!

Being someone with oily skin... it's no surprise that there are days when my pores are as huge as manholes. I must say it's one of the most depressing things a girl can deal with.

And so one of my resolutions for 2010 is to find ways to minimize the appearance of my pores, and actually minimize MY pores. Obviously, if I succeed in the latter, the former won't be hard work... or won't even be necessary at all.

I decided to scout and start early. And I decided to start with the local products first.

And so, I found myself trying the Eskinol Ice Pore Therapy Fluid. It's 1/3 of the brand's Pore Therapy line. The line also has a facial wash and toner.

When I tried this on my it felt light and non-sticky. A few seconds after contact on my face, I felt the tingly icy sensation and I must say, it's really relaxing. That sensation can last for minutes.

I used it both during the day and night. I put it on before going to sleep and when I woke up the next day, my face still looked refreshed and bright. I used it during the day before putting on make-up, and after 8 hours my face was noticeably less oily... more matte.

I love it!

I don't have pics of the product... but it's available in Watsons and in Supermarkets and Grocery Stores. You can't miss it!

Go try, ladies! =)

Lucky Day!!!

Earlier today as I was busy getting ready for work, I silently told myself I needed a new liquid foundation. The last one I had (the Shu Uemura Face Architect Liquid Foundation) is nowhere to be found (hehe), and that's probably because I've used it all up already. I've been using the Guerlain Parure Pearly White Compact for almost a year now and I swear I'll continue to use it until I grow old and wrinkly. It's just that there are days when I feel the need to just put on something liquid, instead of something powdery. I have no idea if what I just wrote makes sense.

Anyway... during my lunch break at work I decided to visit The Beauty Bar, and the moment I entered the store I was immediately drawn towards Red Earth. I like the brand. But I usually check out Smashbox and/or Philosophy first., It's always been that way. :P

My eyes fell on the line's Perfect Definition Liquid Foundation. I checked it's price: P1350. I thought, well not bad... my shu foundation cost me around P2500. And then right beside that liquid foundation was one of the items I've been hankering on getting from Red Earth, for like, forever. The Secret Potion. An Illuminating Fluid.

I've been using The Body Shop's Liquid Highlighter and I have no complaints except that they've discontinued the shades I like.

I immediately decided I wanted both. Haha. And then just when I was playing a mental tug-of-war as to whether I should splurge on both items, one of the salesladies approached me and said: They're 65% off.

I had to ask her to repeat herself. *Snicker*

To make a long story short, I got both babies. And I am beyond ecstatic. I'm meant to have them. How else can you explain me waking up and deciding I want this and that and 5 hours later I get them in a good brand at a really great deal?

I have yet to try them. So I will save the reviews for later.

I just wanted to write about this and share my amusingly lucky experience.
I hope you guys also get the things you want, at super duper fabulously low prices.

Happiness. Teehee. <3

P.S. My total purchase would have been P2,900... but I only paid P1,015 for both items. Yeyyyyy! ;)))

Line Those Peepers

I suck at eye make-up. The only thing I can do decently is curl my lashes and put on clear mascara. I tried black mascara and I just end up looking well.. weird.

For years now I've been trying to find the guts to try different eye-make up, specifically the eyeliner. My sisters keep telling me it's pretty simple to use. I guess I just was not used to it and I always felt like the black line was as conspicuous as a red lipstick smear on my teeth or something.

And then two weeks ago... I met this contour pencil here that just absolutely made me change my mind about how hard it is to line one's eyes.

It's easy to apply. And it's the perfect shade! Deep Blonde. =D

It doesn't look as harsh as black liner does. It looks soft and natural.

And over the last 2 weeks.. I've been doing double-takes every time I face the mirror. See, I only line my eyes on my upper lids during normal (a.k.a "work") days. And so far, my eyes look lighter. A good kind of being lighter. I absolutely luuuuuv this pencil. ;))

For those who want to try other shades, I did notice that there were other available colors for this pencil. I didn't get to note the exact shades, but I know there were an icy blue and wood green sort of shades among the them.



A must-try, ladies!

Nichido Eye Contour Pencil in Deep Blonde - P80

Purple Day

We were asked to wear something purple today as part of the center's work gimiks. I was intially decided on donning a purple headband and call it a day...but then I saw my purple flower pin. So I made a whole outfit out of it! Hehe.

I had a not-so-close officemate immediately gush about it the moment I reached my workstation. It made me smile and made me feel special despite the obvious fact that all of us were wearing purple that day.

I had to stop myself from telling people "Look, I have a purple flower" though. Ahaha. *giggles* ;P

What I wore looks something like this (although I must say, my flower pin is way wayyy prettier than this)... paired with my all-time fave cigarette pants and plaid peep-toe shoes. =))

Look Who's Back =)

I'm baaaaack!! =) Took a long hiatus from writing and shopping and writing about shopping, and make-up and clothes. But now I'm back. Will be posting entries on my new discoveries about clothes, make-up and everyday "ka-kikayan". =))


Special Mention: Hi Jhoanna and Ana! It's nice to know there are at least 2 pretty girls following this blog. Hehe.

Now Open!!!!

My New Store is now officially open!

I hope you guys can take the time to check it out...you might find something you like there.

More and more items will be added throughout the week. :)

Visit the CLOSET now!

See you there and Happy Shopping!!! :))

Now Open!! - The CLOSET

My New Store is now officially open!

I hope you guys can take the time to check it out...you might find something you like there.

More and more items will be added throughout the week. :)

Visit the CLOSET now!

See you there and Happy Shopping!!! :))

Coming Really Soon... =))

I'm really excited. :)

Here's the banner for my upcoming online store. :))) A venue where I can share my treasures with everyone out there who loves beautiful and pretty things. *gushing*



Keep posted! =)

What's inside The CLOSET?