My Osaka Travelogue
I'm not the kind of traveler who needs to see everything. Honestly, just being in a different country is already exciting! Before leaving I research about things to do and then pick five to maybe...
View ArticleThe Multiple by NARS in Orgasm
I've trusted NARS cosmetics since I saved up for my first blush from them many years ago. NARS very rarely disappoints; if you read my several reviews on the brand, you'll notice that they've always...
View ArticleWho wins? La Mer The Lip Balm versus The Nivea Lip Butter
Lip balm is one of the most basic beauty products in existence. They have the simple but incredibly important task of keeping our lips moisturized and plump! Our lips have thin, sensitive skin, and are...
View ArticleReader question: Can you compare your favorite contour powders?
Hi, I've been your reader for, maybe five years? I trust your opinion on products and lately I've been wanting to try contouring so i could see what magic it would do to my face. Ive read your reviews...
View ArticleOn social media: it's only a lie if your life is a lie
I'm sure you've read about the 19-year old model who "quit" social media to lead a real, authentic life. She felt tired of being paid to look hot and skinny, and how it ruled her life to the point of...
View ArticleThe Hong Kong haul + why I'm crazy about these black cotton buds
Hong Kong was fun because it was my first time to travel with my beau and a couple of friends. I thought it would be stressful to try to match schedules and itineraries but everyone was so chill about...
View ArticleThis works: The Tony Moly Naturalth Goat Milk Pure CC
I got the Tony Moly Naturalth Goat Milk Pure CC (P1,198) a couple of months back. After swatching it the first time, I chucked it in the back of a drawer, intending never to use it. Why? It's literally...
View ArticleFive easy ways to tell if a beauty product from an online seller is fake
We all want a good bargain. Those are not impossible to be had, what with sales and promotional offers brands come up to draw in more customers and get rid of old stock. But it's important to know the...
View ArticleNow I know why the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil has a cult...
Nuxe, the famous French pharmacie brand, is finally in the Philippines! You can find their counters inside Beauty Bar. Now there's no need to go to Hong Kong or buy from online sellers to get your Nuxe...
View ArticleHow I keep my feet callous-free even though I play sports
Growing up I always had my nose in a book and my hands strumming a guitar. I was an honors student and participated in debate competitions. In college, I focused all of my energy on studying and...
View ArticleGet a juicy stain with the Etude House Sweet Cherry Tint
How are you holding up under all the APEC insanity out there? It's stressing me out, just like everybody else, as I have a trip this week to Tokyo. The flight was paid for in February but knowing that...
View ArticleFancy yet affordable: The ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser 5.0
My work involves the Internet and its new technologies but I don’t think of myself as a techie. For example, if I need a new camera I’ll research what the best one is for my budget and study how to use...
View ArticleHow get a quick derma consult - for free
Many girls come to me with a skin problem. While I can recommend products and treatments that have worked for me in the past, I can’t help solve persistent and severe issues because I don’t have the...
View ArticleBeauty blogging Snaps: The Pet Angel Detangling Grooming Brush
Hai guys, my name is Snaps and I'm here as your beauty blogger for the day! My super best friend Liz is in Tokyo (without me, blargh) so I'm taking over her blog today. She promised she would get me...
View ArticleWhat's in my Tokyo travel beauty kit
Good morning! It's a cloudy day in Tokyo and we're about to explore Shibuya and Shinjuku later. I'm blogging from my phone because argh my MacBook died on me last Friday and so now I need to buy a new...
View ArticleCome to my Estee Lauder Lip Party this Saturday!
I'm back and I have another Project Vanity event for you guys! Estee Lauder, our favorite luxe beauty brand, asked me to host a Lip Party this Saturday in SM Aura, 4-6pm. It's a fun afternoon where you...
View ArticleTop four lip picks this autumn
I like autumn more than spring. Spring is vibrant and joyful, full of hope for the year that will be. Autumn is more somber and thoughtful, almost nostalgic for the year that was. Both are beautiful at...
View ArticleWhat I got in Tokyo - Autumn 2015
I've hit a nice cozy spot where I can't think of anything else I want to buy. I'm just kidding, I can still think of a couple of things haha! I want to update my wardrobe and perhaps pick up a designer...
View ArticleJust in: Sleek Makeup is now in Manila!
I am Facebook friends with Mutya Laxa-Buensucesco, the Country Manager of Luxasia. I saw a post of hers this morning and guess what, one of the UK's most famous drugstore brands is finally here in the...
View ArticleCommenter of the Month for October and December gift
I'm not exactly sure how I was able to survive the last 35 days. I traveled abroad three times, organized a watercolor fair where 250 people showed up, organized a press event for a client, and all of...
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