My travel beauty essentials
Traveling is beautiful because, as you explore a new exciting locale, you discover things you didn't know about yourself. One thing that you're bound to realize is what you can't live without when you...
View ArticleTravel to the Masskara Festival in Bacolod for free with Smart Deezer
It's funny how different people like to travel differently. For example, my mom wants to experience everything - and I mean everything. She wants to explore all that the new place has to offer because...
View ArticleComplete swatchfest: the Ellana Mineral Loose Foundation
I hope you're safe and snug wherever you are! The rain is pretty terrible. But let's take our minds off it and discuss, well, makeup! Today I want to share swatches and my advice on choosing the...
View ArticleWhy you need to wash your makeup sponges regularly, and how
I get goosebumps of something akin to terror when I see someone use grotty, dirty sponges to apply their foundation. Doesn't she know? I wonder. It must be that she just doesn't know. How else can she...
View ArticleThe Physiogel Free In My Skin Movement
Women, in my opinion, receive a lot more pressure compared to men. The pressure exists in various aspects of our lives - in how we look, how we perform at work, how we take care of our family and our...
View ArticleA treat worth having: The Kerastase Initialiste Gift Box
Morning folks! Today will be all about hair. I recently got a cut and color at my favorite salon EVER, but that's coming in the next post haha. For now I just want to share some good news from...
View ArticleJuRo Salon's "secret" atelier for fabulous hair
There are a lot of things I love about Jude and Rose Hippolito - not the least of them their power to give people amazing hair - but one thing always stands out whenever I spend a few hours with them....
View ArticleRevlon Colorstay Moisture Stain
The best beauty products for you are the ones that you can afford. There are so, so many options out there for different budgets and preferences that you're sure to find something that performs well...
View ArticleThe Smackdown: Bifesta vs Bioderma
Ladies and gentlemen, here is a showdown that you’ve all been waiting for! On one side of the ring is Bifesta, our friendly drugstore micellar makeup remover from Japan. On the other side is Bioderma,...
View ArticleWatercolor Workshop by Liz, Episode 1
When I announced my watercolor workshop early this month, I expected only a few sign-ups. I know I'm not a professional, I've never been published or exhibited my works - but I wanted to share my...
View ArticleMy current fave cheek booster: Benefit Majorette Blush
Have you heard? Benefit Cosmetics now has two new branches: one in Alabang Town Center (their biggest one to date), and a pop-up in Central Square, The Fort! Now you don't need to go too far to get...
View ArticleThe Pimple Killers
Back then, if I wake up with a pimple, my first reaction is KILL IT WITH FIRE. KILL KILL KILL. I would want to get rid of it asap, so while it’s gross and everybody says I shouldn’t, I prick it. My...
View ArticleBeauty Innovations: the BDJ Box for September 2014
Let's be real here. At this point in my life, I have every beauty product I can possibly need. I've found everything I can think of using for myself, everything that targets all my issues so well that...
View ArticleYou're Invited: Basic Watercolor Workshop Part 2
Hi all! Due to public demand (humor me), I finally have a date for the next Basic Watercolor Workshop! It's going to be on October 18, Saturday, 9am to 12noon in Commune Makati. The fee is only P1,300...
View ArticleLuxury in a tube: the Tory Burch Lip Color
My favorite bag is from Tory Burch and I still regularly use it until today, two years after the purchase. I love how the brand exudes elegance and timelessness without the insane price tag compared to...
View ArticleHot right now: the MAC A Novel Romance Collection
Confession: I read a TON of romance novels back in high school and college. If you look at my paperback library at home, maybe 30% of them are under campy romance! What, they're fun. Reading about...
View ArticleMy top 10 favorite finds last September
September marked my first time traveling to Singapore and my first legit watercolor workshop. After the crazy August I just had, it's nice to have some "me" time so to speak - doing stuff just for...
View ArticleGot hair probs? Watch vlogs on All Things Hair!
Whenever I watch that Dove commercial or see the print ads, I can't help squealing to whoever is within earshot: I know that girl! She's my friend! I get so kilig for Angela Nepomuceno, whom I met...
View ArticleCheap finds: elf Studio Complexion Brush
I picked up the e.l.f. Studio Complexion Brush (P270) while randomly trawling Watsons a couple of months ago. I used it everyday because it's awesome, then promptly forgot about it until last week....
View ArticleDrugstore Hits: Three affordable (but good) liquid foundations to try
Powder foundations are convenient and easy to use, but liquid foundations give a finish that's closer to how skin naturally looks. The formula covers the little creases and dips on our faces so it...
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