Glow by Lady E

Mine is The Face Shop's or Etude House's Nail Wash . But since I'm getting fond of Caronia nail polish I decided to try this: I searched a long time for this product. It's not available at Landmark, Watson's nor Beauty by SM. I found it at SM Supermarket. It costs P50. When it comes to nail polish removers, I'm very particular about the scent. I don't like the green local polish removers because they smell really bad. That's why I shell out 95 bucks to have a decent smelling polish remover. Caronia smells okay. You can still smell the acetone but not that strong. The cute color is a plus too. It's quite attractive especially to teenagers.  The polish remover itself is good. You can compare it to Etude House's Nail Wash . I can easily remove my nail polish, even the thick glittery ones. It doesn't leave a white film on my nails but it kinda dries up my cuticles and the surrounding skin. My fingers peel a little a few minutes after applicati...

Because I'm too cheap to buy sunglasses, I suffered when we went to Iligan. The heat and light were unbearable. I'm photo sensitive. I can't see beyond 2 feet when the sun is up and shining so bright. I need to hold on to someone to be able to walk properly and cross the street!  Believe it or not, I still think twice about buying a 300-peso pair of shades. Yeah, I know. Kuripot . So imagine my surprise when my cousins showed me their shades and told me the price - 50 wonderful pesos!  Lookie here: See the nice braids? I like! Here's an inside look: I love these shades. Because of this pair I am now on the lookout for more styles! I use this everyday when going to work. MB also bought a pair which I really love (and plan on stealing). His pair costs more, around P300 at SM.  This fits nicely and does its job. You can buy this at Cindy Carol Glorietta, under the escalators and going towards Landmark. They have other colors, shapes and styles to choose from. Ask...

It finally came! My FREE Sunsilk Damage Repair Kit actually arrived about 2 weeks ago. Well, prior to that, I've been using the conditioner for over a month already. I don't use the shampoo as I am loyal to my Human Heart Nature Strengthening Shampoo .  Let's see what's inside: Sunsilk is quite generous! All full sizes! But I wish they had the serum on too. Even if it comes in a sachet. I haven't tried this yet. I don't think my hair is that damaged. I'm also wary of trying out various hair products as I'm scared to lose my curls.  I love the conditioner. It costs around P85. I don't use it everyday, just 2-4 days a week, sometimes even less. It reduces my hair volume so when I don't like poufy hair, I use this conditioner. It kinda makes my scalp itch though. Or maybe I'm just too sensitive. But I like the fact that it doesn't ruin my curls. The curls just look different. They're smaller when I use this. I will use this until I ...

I'm selling my Twilight and New Moon paperback books for only P450. Yes, P450 for two books! I ship via XEND only. Please leave a message if you're interested. 

People, please pray. And PLEASE GOVERNMENT! LISTEN TO MR. PALAFOX!!!

Happy Earth Day everyone! Today is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. But it's only for the past few years that people have been really aware of what's going on. I'm really glad that we are making steps to help fight climate change. Even the local businesses are doing their share. SM is one of them. The management is doing company wide projects that aim to save the environment. We are all familiar with their green bags. SM has more in store. They're also supporting Al Gore's visit to Manila. If you haven't watched The Inconvenient Truth yet, watch it. It will open your eyes.  Starbucks is also having a promo. You can get some of their tumblers for only P195. The promo is until April 30 only so hurry! MB bought one tumbler this morning and there was only one tumbler left in the Earth Day tumblers section. You also get P5 off on your drink when you decide to use your tumbler instead of their plastic cups. Lush is giving away selected bubble bars or ballistics f...

I have mixed feelings about this product. I didn't like it on my first week of use. It stings the eyes. I accidentally put it too close to my eyes and it stung like crazy. I don't like the funky smell too. If you use this solo, you have to apply at least 2 coats to completely cover what you're hiding. But I've been using this everyday for the past couple of weeks and I'm starting to have a change of heart.  I don't use it on my under eye area anymore. I use it only on the spots on my cheeks. Then I apply some Surprise Concealer  on top.  I use my fingers to apply this. I don't use the applicator. I try to keep it as hygienic as possible.  I swipe some product on a clean finger then use another finger to blend. This shade is Apricot Beige. I think there are only 3 shades to choose from. This costs P129.75 at Beauty by SM. It doesn't give me allergies or rashes. It stays on for a good period of time, like the whole day if I stay in the office. You c...

An early Christmas Wish... I don't drink Coke but I'm in love with this bottle. It would make a very fine addition to my Coke bottle collection. Here's the ad which Karl himself shot: Chanel + Coke = LOVE (Sigh.) Waaaaahhhhh.. I'd be forever grateful if somebody sends me this. The Karl Lagerfeld for Coca-Cola Light is available through pre-order in France only. 

Disclaimer: This is not a paid advertisement First of all, I'm so glad that I have perfect vision. In spite of the glaucoma scare, I'm very thankful that my eyes are pretty much okay. I don't use glasses except when I'm having the occasional allergies. Other than that, my eyes are fine. Contacts are very convenient for people who need help with their eyes. It's very compact, safe and easy to use. But contacts kits are, admit it, quite boring. So what's a chic girl gotta do? Get help from The Lens Project . The Lens Project offers cute and very affordable contacts kits. See for yourself: Lavender Egg Contacts Kit It has 2 levels. The first one houses a mirror and a pair of tweezers: The bottom one houses the lens case and a bottle If you're a Spongebob fan, they have something for you too: And who can resist the ever lovable Ms. Kitty: Stocks are limited. They sell out fast. I bought a few to give away as presents. For P130, that...

Does anybody know if this product is already available in our shores? I can't wait to try this product! Please comment here if you've seen this in the malls. Thanks! I've read good reviews about this product plus the Oprah team swears by it so that gets me more excited! I think it's also cheaper than the Neutrogena Wave but I really can't tell until the price gets converted here. 

Guys, girls and gheys, if you're looking for a summer vacation place but don't have the moolah to spend, please take the time to visit my friend, Tuggy's blog here . He offers amazing discounts up to 40% off the ones in the internet. You can choose from Boracay, Cebu, Bicol, etc. Having a great summer vacation need not be expensive. And for travel packing tips, you can read my post here . Have a great summer everyone!

Finally, after months of waiting, my Kotex Luxe sample package arrives. It arrived last Thursday. It's funny though as my officemate was asking about it last Wednesday. She's really an Angel ( nagdilang anghel ). I had samples delivered to my best girls in the office so we all had a nice surprise that day. What's inside? A blurry pic. Couldn't find the right setting for a black on black background. Any tips? I use a point and shoot camera. Still saving up for a better cam.  The box comes with 2 samples. They're quite generous. I was expecting only one. They also put some flyers about Kotex luxe and a trivia about a woman's body. These two, I accidentally tore up because of excitement.  Because I hate waiting, I already tried this product in February. I can say that I'm very satisfied. I'm very loyal to Whisper. It's the only brand I use because I'm allergic to the other brands in the market. Kotex Luxe does everything that Whisper does. Someti...

This product is the best! I put it in my weekend bag so that whenever I'm out in the mall I can always use this to wash my hands. Not all restrooms in the malls have soap. This is a great staple product in your bag. It's non-drying and it doesn't give me allergies. It leaves a faint citrus smell in your hands. It's also economical as a little goes a long way. A pump or two is enough to thoroughly wash your hands. I've had this since January and I'm not even halfway through the bottle! For P59.75, I will definitely repurchase! You can get this at Human Heart Nature .

If you've been following my posts for quite a while, you'd know that I'm allergic to this product. I originally wanted to sell it on ebay and I did post it there for a short while but I changed my mind when I read that it can be used to lessen the appearance of stretch marks.  Stretch marks are predetermined. If your grandmother and mother have it then you're bound to have it. My mom has it and so I've developed a few during my teenage years. Add to the fact that I was an athlete. I was very active in different sports, one of them, figure skating. Your legs are one of the most used parts of your body when you're a figure skater. It has ups and downs though. Your legs will be perfectly toned but your thigh muscles will be so developed that they will get bigger, thus the appearance of stretch marks.  I use this beauty oil on those marks left on my legs. I've been using this product for three weeks, not everyday though as I tend to forget but I can say that ...

This is the winner of ADB's My View competition

Warning: This is very disturbing. This is a mass murder of civilians in Baghdad. Among the killed were two Reuters reporters. The US said that there were no innocent civilians harmed during this "battle". You be the judge. Two children were also hurt in the event. The video is from wikileaks.org This is very heartbreaking.

Because I soooooo wanted to do the bride's makeup back in Iligan, I secretly hoarded makeup. Secretly because I know MB wouldn't approve (hoarding makeup) plus the fact that I wasn't even really sure if I was going there. I was eyeing this concealer palette from Cinema Secrets but ran the other direction as soon as I saw the price - give or take a thousand bucks.  I found this corrective concealer palette from E.L.F. 6 days before we flew to Iligan. Talk about a good sign! (Or so I thought). This was the only thing missing in my makeup arsenal. But you all know how that story ended. Anyway, it has 4 shades: Nude and beige shades to conceal problem areas, green shade to neutralize redness (we all know that) and lilac to brighten dull yellow tones. I'm yellow but the lilac is the least used shade in my palette. Yeah, I'm yellow compared to MB. It's not a good idea to use this product alone. It doesn't give you enough coverage unless you pile it on. I use t...

This is the best lip balm I've ever tried! And I'm not exaggerating when I say I've tried a lot over the years. See here . The packaging is really cute plus it's green which is my favorite color. The cap doesn't slip off when you put it inside a messy/full makeup kit.  It gives a nice, faint orange taste which doesn't linger once you put on lipstick. It blends well with lipstick and doesn't wipe off easily especially if you have a good lipstick. It's not shiny. The lipstick doesn't slide off. It doesn't dry out my lips. Absolutely no allergies with this product. My only problem with this product is: There's too little of it! I think I have to hoard this product. Problem is, it's too hard to find! It's always sold out. It costs a little over one hundred pesos and you can get it at your suking Watson's.

This is my first primer so there is no basis for comparison but I will still tell you what I think about it. First, I like its simple but classy case. The very clear mirror inside is a surprise bonus.  I like the creamy consistency of the primer. It glides easily on my lids and it blends really well into my skin tone. I use my fingers to apply. This is number 1. I think it's the lightest. I always get the lighter shade because my skin is acidic.  It doesn’t give me allergies – no rashes or redness or bumps. My eyelids look flawless after application. The best part is, my Fashion 21 eye shadows (and all my eye shadows for that matter) stay put the whole day. No need to retouch. I’m grateful because that’s one less load in my very heavy bag. I don’t like bringing my Fashion 21 palette to work but sometimes I really have to. With this primer, even cheap eye shadows would stay put the whole day.  Price is P299, roughly  USD6.64. You bet it’s worth it! You can buy thi...

I am by no means an expert traveler. I'm not even a seasoned traveler. I'm a 125% city girl. My farthest travels in the city include Trinoma and SM MOA. Seriously.  It's very seldom that I travel because I have motion sickness. I also find it hard to leave the comforts of the city and my room. So if I do have to travel, I make sure that I bring all the conveniences of the city with me to wherever I'm going. Much like a security blanket.  The following post is how I  packed for my trip to Iligan.  Let's start with a big sturdy bag that's light enough to carry around but strong enough to store your clothes and shoes. This bag is from Kashieca. You can carry it over your shoulder or as a sling bag. I prefer to carry it as a shoulder bag. That way it doesn't get lodged into places it shouldn't be in and I'm too paranoid that it might snag and ruin the beautiful material. I purposely used this instead of my stroller because I was worried about the tra...

So sorry, you gals! I was out for a while because my laptop, Coco, crashed. We had a hard time finding a picture editor that's easy enough for me to use and light enough for Coco. Anyway, Iligan was great although everything happened too fast. I hope to go there next time to relax and not be pressured and stressed like the last one.  Without further ado, here are the Iligan wedding pics: Here's the bride and groom. God knows how badly I wanted to do the bride's makeup. Oh, well.... Maybe next time when someone else gets married. Here's the bride's (and MB's) mom: Here's the entourage: Here are my good friends, Engineers K and V. V is MB's brother. K is his girlfriend.  I took this pic! (Using V's camera) Almost everybody in Iligan is an engineer... I'm so OP. Does being a Google Adwords Certified Professional count? Haha! Not even close! What's an advertising gal/internet marketer doing in a place full of nerds? Peace, people ...