Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Honey Drops Body Cream Review

Moving to Norway with an ice-climate makes my skin prone to dryness. As I have mentioned in my previous blog, I am not into moisturizer unless it is for my face because I used makeup often hence the needs of moisturizer. When I was in the Philippines, I believed my skin is moisturized enough so I thought I do not need to use a moisturizer or some kind of lotion, but after moving here in Norway I started to noticed the difference. So while I was checking lotions at vita.no physical shop at Amfi Stord I came across to this body cream from elizabeth arden because it was on sale. So i bought it for like 149 kr if I am not mistaken. I find it expensive because I am used to buying cheap stuff in the Philippines. My inner "kuripot" in me told me not to buy this. But I ended up getting it since It's on sale anyways. 

So the next day, I have the chance to use it after shower. I've read before that when you apply moisturizer it is better to do it while your skin has some water drops like you are not totally toweled dry. Just have some mist of water if I explained it better.  I hope I made sense. So after shower I applied it on my skin and I can tell that It is worth the money since It has the cooling effect because of the green tea I think. It smells so good that I don't think I need perfume to smell this good for the entire day, considering that I really do not owned a perfume. Yes, you heard it right! I do not use perfume because it makes me dizzy but in this case this doesn't smell too hard on me. So i think I will be fine since for me It smells just like I came out from the shower. It makes me feel refreshed after a bath. It is rich and deeply penetrating without being greasy or sticky. Since I moved here my skin turned too dry but this body cream hydrates, softens, smooths and plumps up my skin. I would consider buying it again. 

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Maintaining my Curly Hair

Having a curly hair can be a curse for some people who doesn't know how to fix it properly hence they intended to have it straight. But any straightening products can damage your hair and even more expensive to maintain since you have to re-do it every 6 months or every year. Trust me i've been there. I was born with curly hair and when I turned 14 I decided to have it straight (rebonded) for like 13 years. Yes, it looks good and i also liked it but i find it hard to maintain because when it starts growing you have to use a flat iron every now and then so it will look even. I got tired of doing the same routine every day so I decided I'l just let my hair grow back to its original which is curly. 

So some of my friends are asking me how do i maintain my curls, that's why I am going to share you the products I am using to achieve this kind of curls that doesn't looked messy.

Please read below to know more. 

(OGX BEAUTY PURE & SIMPLE / GARINER RESPONS CARING CONDITIONER / BAZILIAN KERATIN SHAMPOO)

SHAMPOO

I use shampoo every other day so as not to damage my hair thoroughly because using it every day will strip your hair off its natural oil which will adversely affect the growth of your hair and trigger damage. I use lukewarm water to rinse my hair. The warm water will help open the cuticles of the hair so that the shampoo can penetrate deeper and remove dirt and oil from the hair. The open cuticles will also be able to absorb the oil and moisturizing effects of the conditioner better. I don't apply the shampoo all over my hair specially thru it ends because you only need to focus on your scalp when shampooing so you don't get dandruff in the long run. So far I liked using the brazilian keratin smoothing therapy shampoo because it does't feel dry after washing it off. Some shampoo i have tried has that effect that I can't finger comb my hair while washing it. If i cannot remove the tangles of my hair while shampooing, then I won't use it again. So for me this brand works for me better. 

CONDITIONER

After shampooing you definitely need to conditioned your hair. Remember never apply a conditioner on your scalp, as that’ll make the roots oilier than they naturally are. It’s your hair that needs the most hydration and thus, should be conditioned from the mid until the ends of your hair. The ends of the hair are the driest and need additional moisturizing, therefore, apply more conditioner at the ends and leave it on for longer. I usually leave the conditioner for 10 minutes before washing it off. Once I applied the conditioner, this is the moment when I like to use comb with a wide-tooth as they call it. So when i wash it off my hair is tangled free. I wash my hair under cool running water to wash off the conditioner. The cold water will help close the cuticles and retain moisture. This will ensure that my hair doesn’t absorb more moisture from the environment and turn frizzy. As for the brand, I used two different brands as of the moment. The garnier respons caring conditioner and the ogx beauty pure and simple. I mostly use the garnier respons caring conditioner as it works perfectly on my curls. What i liked about this product is it doesn't make my hair feel sticky afterwards. But when i feel like my hair is super dry and lacking its natural oil, I like using the ogx brand because I feel like it has the power of reviving my hair from the damage. Like for example after using high heat to straighten my hair occasionally, I feel like i just killed my hair, hence it needs deep conditioning. 

LEAVE-IN CONDIONER / HAIR REPAIR SPRAY

After I washed off the conditioner I used Schwarkopf Gliss Fiber Therapy spray while my hair is still dump but not dripping wet. It helps reconstruct damaged hair fibers. Liquid Keratin reconstructs your hair and renews it by repairing damaged areas deep inside the hair and on its surface. Since my hair is curly it is prone to damaged every time i use any tools with high heat. Even though I said I embraced my curls, I still use flat iron to have a straight hair whenever I am attending a special occasions and I feel like I wanna have a straight hair. But I make sure that I do it seldom. So far I have straightened my hair twice since I let my curls grown on its own for over a year now. 

SCHWARKOPF GLISS FIBER THERAPY / THE CURL COMPANY ENHANCE & PERFECT CURL CREAM  / SHAPE & DEFINE STYLING CREME-GEL

STYLING CREAM AND GEL 

Since I just started reviving my curls from having it straightened for 13 years, my curls aren't in perfect shape, that's why I need to use a special product that is designed for curly hair just like this cream and styling gel from the curl company. This are the last products that I used after using all the products mentioned above. I first lather the curl company enhance and perfect curl cream onto my hair and then use a paddle brush to create that cure little curls. It is an instant perfector for my curls, smoothing and de-frizzing it for a flawless finish. After that I apply the creme-gel to locked that curls that i made after using the perfect curl cream and brushing it perfectly using the paddle brush.

As you can see, my hair here looks healthy. This is how it looks like after doing all those steps I just mentioned above.

While this is how it was when I don't know yet the secret on how to perfectly create those perfect curls and making my hair shinier, smoother and healthier . I'm sure you can see the difference. 

I got all of these from Normal in Amfi Stord except the ogx which I got from Vita.no also from Amfi. 

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My Current Obsession

Knowing me, I'm not into moisturizer specially if it's only for my hands. However, upon moving to Norway, it made me realize how rude I am to not take good care of my hands same as how I'm taking good care of my face.

As we all know, I came from the tropical country so I never had dry hands back then. But then coming to Norway with a different climate as we have in  my beloved country, it came to a point that my  hands almost feel like a dry cement. Can you picture what I am talking about? Yes that is how i feel without using a hand cream.

Good thing I found a solution for that. Right now I am trying these three different products. One is from clarins and the other two are the same brand which is oriflame. I found clarins the best so far. Aside from giving me the moisture that I need the entire day, it smells good too. While the other two from oriflame are also doing their great job in moisturizing my hands. But I didn't like their smell. Is it kinda weird that I want my hands to smell good as well? I guess not.

So i will suggest that you try the clarins hand and nail treatment cream if you are into smelling good while having soft hands at the same time. Tell me what's your verdict too.

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Kiko Milano Makeup Review

Being a makeup artist has an advantage of playing around and trying out different makeup products from different brands. Since then I was not able to find the best makeup brand that will suit on my skin type. I have an oily skin that is prone to break out every time I apply makeup on. So I tried a lot of products however I still can't find which brand will work on my skin until I found Kiko Milano brand. When I was in Norway, during my free time I like to research for makeup products that I think would work on me. So i saw this brand and went on to their website to check it out and upon checking they all look promising. One thing the caught my attention is the Radiant Boost Face Visage since I like makeup that feels light on my skin. I am not a fan of full coverage makeup. I want my skin to breath because i'm afraid that i might break out again. So i ordered online and have it shipped to my address in Norway, I have to wait 3 weeks before it arrived and I have to pay toll fee since everything over 500nok is taxable.

Among all the products I tried, my most favorite is the radiant boost face base as it gives me natural glow without looking like a have makeup on. This face base is best to pair with any of their foundations like the second skin foundation if you want a no makeup look and the 2-in-1 concealer and foundation if you want a full coverage makeup. Whatever foundation you prefer to use on tope of the radiant boost face visage it will still give you a natural glow hence I love this product. I've been using this product for a year now and I never had a problem with breakout anymore. 

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REVIEW: BH COSMETICS POP ART BRUSH SET

                                   

Oh so colorful and cute! that's what caught my eyes when I first saw this on instagram. I got this beautifully colored brush sets at @thevanityzone via their IG account for only P1,400 free shipping. Before buying this I didn't check the review about this product because all I want is it's colorful and I find it so cute. It comes with 10 brushes and a travel case which I find so handy that I can bring it anytime.

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BYS Matte Liquid Foundation Review

I've been looking for a drugstore foundation that will suit to my oily skin and while walking around watsons this BYS matte foundation took my attention. I looked for a tester right away and tried it on my left hand and waited for a minute and checked what is the effect after. I was surprised that it really has a matte effect right after i tried it. I found out that this is an Australian product, then i thought of my cousin who's based in Australia and asked her if she can get me some BYS product to try and she got me this Matte foundation in Natural beige since i forgot to tell her which shade i'm getting. Good thing it suits to my skin color. It's actually 2 shades lighter than my skin color but since i am acidic i didn't have a problem dealing with it. 

Finally after the long wait! I Can now try it! Thanks to my cousin who really looked for this product and disturbed her friend who is vacationing here to bring this for me. Hahaha.

I used my beauty blender on applying this product so i'l have an airbrush effect. 

And ta daahhh!! See how it blends well to my skin color? This is a before and after photo of me. Really find this product amazing because it is matte. "Matte kung matte talaga" you can use this even without using a powder to set because it will give you a matte effect right after applying it. But since i'l be roaming around the whole day i used my RCMA powder to set my face. And so happy with the result. Really really love this product. With my RCMA powder it helps the foundation stay for the whole day even  without retouching. They have 3 shades for this matte foundation from Natural Beige, Medium Beige to Sand Beige. You guys should have this if you have an oily skin. 

All photos are unedited for you guys to see the real effect. :)

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Colour Collection BB Cream Review

A BB Cream with 8 skin benefits. Targets wrinkles, fine lines and age spots to reveal a younger-looking, radiant complexion. Contains CoQ10 & Green Tea Extract

8 SKIN BENEFITS

1. Slows down skin’s aging process
2. Protects skin from UV rays
3. Helps minimize wrinkles
4. Softens and hydrates dry skin
5. Promotes cell renewal
6. Reduces pigmentation
7. Retain moistures
8. Aids in improving skin elasticity

This product doesn't suit to my skin because i have a yellow undertone and this has a pinkish tone. It will actually better if you can make something like this but will compliment the yellow undertone. I like the glow that it creates to my skin after applying it but then since i am morena it looks whiter on me. That is the effect when you apply a product that has a pinkish tone to the skin with yellow undertone. So i would recommend this to those who have a pink undertone because for sure it will gives the complete coverage and glow to your skin. Nevertheless i like that it has full coverage and keeps my face looked fresh the whole day. 

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Try Before You Buy

Who wouldn't want to have all of these for free and let it try first before buying? Well i guess all of us would love to. Guess where you can grab these? Only at sampleroom.ph. All you have to do is sign up and you'll automatically gets 100 points that you may use in buying the products you like. After purchasing the product you have to use it atleast for 5 days before making a review about the product and then you will re-gain another points where you can use it again on the next transaction. That is how you will earn points from them. And if you want to have bigger points, all you have to do is become a vip member. You can buy it for only Php599 and you get 1000 equivalent points just like what i did and you will enjoy as many products as you want. Vip points expire in 2 months so you gotta use it before it expires so you wont regret a thing. (lol) So yeah! Go visit and sign up here and enjoy products for free. 

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