Before I read on these reliable diet pill reviews and jumpstart our weekend, let me share with you my top Sunscreen moisturizer. I was hoping to make a review of each but I got no more time, I can loudly hear DH’s car conking me to get out of the house and log off now hee hee. But I assure you that these are tried and tested, and will try to update this post tonight (hopefully, I have time 
). So yes, happy weekend y’all! It’s a little bit hot for Spring in our part of the woods and remember, do not forget to wear sunscreen because sun is the biggest factor that contributes to aging and age spots 
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Apr
16
Category: skincare
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Mar
30
I may not be worried about developing adult acne as I never had acne before and I can only count in my 2 hands the number of times I had zit in my face, but I have to worry about some skin irritation growing on my cheeks, not to mention my unstoppable growing freckles and pigmentation. So yes, I started to grow some red rashes (very few) on my lower cheeks. I have researched about it and looks like it’s a very mild case of Rosacea, I really hope I am wrong. After reading an awful lot of reviews, I am going to treat this before it worsens. Since I am a Clinique products user, I want to try their Redness Solutions line. I will review the products after a month of usage.
Category: Clinique, skincare
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Mar
24
One of my greatest weaknesses include nicely-shaped, well-manicured, soft and very smooth pair of hands. I inherited my Dad’s hands (and fingernails!) and with the amount of house chores, non-stop typing and office work I did and still doing, my hands look like they have been left over drying forever in some very efficient hand dryers—hard, dry, chippy, cracked and poorly-shaped. Boo hoo! I was careless about this pair of hands for as long as I can remember until my Mom came over to visit us and gave me a manicure. She was right, house chores and busy schedule can never be a good excuse to be delinquent in caring for myself, my hands included. So off we trooped to Walmart and she bought my first kitchen gloves .
Apart from wearing gloves, I have become very particular with the products I use for my hands. Remember? I used these Burt’s Bees Hand Salve and Hand Sanitizer last Winter? Apparently, these weren’t enough to combat my hands from dryness and eventually production of dead skin and cuticles.
…And so this is my recent discovery. I tell you, the paraffin wax does the works. My hands have never been this soft and smooth (yes, they are still poorly-shaped 
and without nail polish) when I started using Bath and Body Look Ma New Hands! Softening Hand lotion with Paraffin. The paraffin seals in the moisture without making my hands feel greasy. You owe your hands this 12 bucks product.
Category: Bath & Body, Burt's Bees, sanitize!, skincare
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Mar
24
People in the neighborhood are rejoicing over the now warmer, brighter and better weather. When we spent our weekend in the beach, I couldn’t help but noticed that the crowd were much friendlier and nicer, not to mention, more daring. Everyone was showing off their skin and summer bods except for one man who was wearing a Nascar jacket, huh?! I believe that Spring got something to do with all these excitement and nicer people. As for me, I need to change my lotion and moisturizer (I do this every change of season or else my skin will go gaga!–remember my Winter Regimen?) and do some exfoliation to rid of the dryness that Winter gave me. What am I using this Spring? THESE:
I have been wanting to try these for so long especially since Allure made this their #1 body scrub but never had the chance to grab one from Nordstrom. After reading some more good reviews, well I guess it’s worth the try and my bucks. Happy Spring y’all!
Category: Kiehl's, skincare
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Jan
19
I am very lucky to not have major pimples in my lifetime, in fact, I can only count with 2 hands the number of times I encounter pimple and their not even acne or a big of a problem. So you can guess by now that I have dry skin. However, come winter, it can get VERY dry and VERY itchy that my regular Dove soap,
Clinique moisturizer and Vaseline lotion won’t work. I have to find alternatives each cold season.
So before I check on these tazorac reviews, let me share my most used products this Winter. And yes, I have a farmer’s hand and they get even worst during Winter.
Category: Burt's Bees, Crabtree & Evelyn, body shop, skincare
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Jan
19
Finally, I was able to try on this Garnier Brightening Eye Roll-On which I blogged about a few months back. It is meant to reduce dark circle and puffiness in your eyes.
When my mom and I were randomly doing our vanity kit shopping along with some turks and caicos all inclusive packages researching on the side, we chanced upon a buy one, get one 50% off for this product. Of course, being the sensible shoppers that we are, we immediately grabbed ours.
It has been my 2nd week of using this and unfortunately, I do not see much effect. I think cucumber slices work better than this. I will make another review when I passed 1 month of using this.
Category: Garnier, eye sticks, skincare
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Aug
22
I’ve been making rounds in my xx# blogs posting a total of 31 things I want on my 31st birthday next month. Like I previously said, I am not fond of writing down birthday wishlists because mostly, my birthday wishes are not material things. But, just for the heck of it, here are some beauty products I would want to GIVE MYSELF on my birthday, but then again, I have maxed out my shopping budget for this year so, these remain to be in my wishlist hahah!
Shu Uemura Limited Edition Brightening Cleansing Oil.
SPANX Slim Cognito Mid-thigh BodySuit Shapewear (so, I have something to replace my other Spanx shapewear)
Aug
21
The first time I heard of this Oil Cleansing Method was when I was checking my feeds from Google Reader and found THIS ENTRY. It is pretty simple as you will only need these:
- a soft washcloth
- a blend of castor oil and olive oil
- hot water
I had a hard time looking for castor oil and even thought that this kind of oil is being used to tune up cars and other auto accessories, but I was wrong hee hee . I researched where to buy it but ended up getting a bottle from DH’s Aunt who always has everything you’ll ever need. Giddily, I did it one weekend and again, the instruction is pretty simple as well:
The Method:
1. Pour the oil into your palm. Rub your hands together to warm the oil and smooth it over your face.
2. Massage the oil into your face. Massage the oil deeply into your pores in a circular motion. Work it into your pores so that blackheads and all that gunk can be dissolved and steamed away. (I love it when I feel little beady, pore-clogging stuff coming out of my pores as I massage the oil, delightfully gross haha!)
3. Once you feel your pores are clean enough, pick up your washcloth and soak it in hot water. The water must be warm enough to open pores and remove the oil.
4. Cover your face with the warm washcloth, and let it stay until it cools.
5. Wipe the oil away and rinse the washcloth well in hot, running water. Repeat steps 4 & 5 for at least 2 more times.
Amazingly, you’ll instantly see how this method can rid off your stubborn black heads! For more information, you can read THIS. I do not recommend it to oily skin because DH who has oily skin, broke out when we did this process together. I have normal-dry skin and got no breakouts.
If you want an easier step but would spare some budget, Shu Uemura really sells out good cleansing oils. Check it out HERE and HERE.
Aug
04
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Here’s a quick run down of the life span of Make-Up before I head on to buy some kitchen rugs. I still wonder what Hoarders and Make-up Addicts do when their Make-Up expires. I bet they just keep throwing them away to make room for newer ones.
This is one of the reasons I control myself from hoarding because I know it’s never healthy to use expired make-up.
- MASCARA:4-6 Months
- EYELINER:1 Year
- FOUNDATION&CONCEALER:1 Year
- BLUSH&EYESHADOW:1-2 Years
- LIPSTICK:8 Months
- BRUSHES:A year of longer, even forever, depends on the brand and how you care for it.
Jul
24
Okay as promised, after sharing a natural beauty regimen, here are the moisturizers, cleansers, toners, facial soap/lotion, and make-up remover that I use depending on the season . Care to share yours?
I remember a friend who has wireless alarms/alarm clocks in her vanity dresser. She needs to time herself whenever she applies make-up. Isn’t that cute 
FROM RIGHT TO LEFT.
- Clinique Toner for travel bag
- Clinique Rinse-Off Eye Make-up Solvent, eye make-up remover
- Clinique all about eyes. Reduce puffiness, undereye circles etc…
- Clinique Moisture Surge, very good for extreme weather condition
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
- Clinique Liquid Facial Soap, Mild
- Clinique Facial Soap, travel kit size
- Clinique Moisturizing Lotion, travel kit size
- Clinique Clarifying Lotion/Toner STEP 2
- Clinique Moisturizing Lotion
- Olay Total Effects 7 Signs Serum
- Regular Olay Moisturizer
- Olay Total Effects 7 anti-aging moisturizer, one is with SPF 15
- Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub
- St. Ives Apricot Invigorating Scrub
Category: Aveeno, Cetaphil, Clinique, Olay, St. Ives, natural regimen, skincare, the pro artist, tricks of the trade
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Jul
23
The first time I heard about Egyptian Magic Cream was when I was checking updates from my Google Reader, I was reading an article on Blue Advantage and was swayed to researching more on EM. My favorite Beauty blogger made a comprehensive review on this product with matching pictures. I was convinced right there and then. Then I skimmed on other bloggers’ review and You Tube videos, not once have I read or watched a negative testimonial. My face has been growing freckles left and right and I want them to be at least a little bit lighter through religious application of this Magic Cream. The only problem is they do not have a sample size so you would have to share it with someone or risk buying 1 container all by yourself. If it breaks you out, you can sell or exchange it at Make Up Alley Forum, though. So am I buying? Yes siree!
For a comprehensive review on this product, check THIS and THIS.
Category: Egyptian Magic Cream, conceal the mark, skincare
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Jul
06
They say Genetics contribute a lot to the kind of skin a person has. I agree with this. Fortunately for me, I inherited my mom’s genes which is not acne-prone, although my mom’s skin is way way better than mine.
Speaking of genes, if you are interested to trace your roots, you might want to check out this ancestry dna site and be surprised how far you can go as per your family background is concerned.
Moving on, I found this best 10 Skin Care Tips from THIS SITE and I agree with most of the items here. I’m guilty of #1 and eventhough I am very much aware how much Sun can be damaging to the skin, I am so lazy in terms of applying sunblock.
1. Be religious about sun protection.
2. Support “the girls” at all times, even while you sleep.
3. Consider plastic surgery as a last resort.
4. Do your research if you decide plastic surgery is right for you
5. Stop (or don’t start) smoking.
6. Drink lots of water.
7. Give up caffeine.
8. Exercise!
9. Cut back on stress.
10. Nourish your inner beauty.
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Category: natural regimen, skincare, the pro artist
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