Glow by Lady E

You all know how much I like the St. Ives Apricot Scrub . Well, that is until I used this product:   St. Ives Moisturizing Olive Scrub Let’s start with the packaging. I love how the tube has a tiny opening so that I can control the amount of product I squeeze out. The hole is smaller than the Apricot Scrub’s tube. I love the green shade of the product (well, of course, it’s an olive scrub after all!). The beads are bigger than the Apricot Scrub but they are smoother and gentler. They don’t hurt at all. Well, that is if you don’t rub them in. I’m not a big fan of the scent though. I like the smell of olives but this smells weird. I can forgive that because this is such a great product! It leaves my face soft and moisturized. The scent is still better than HHN’s face scrub so that’s a plus. Sometimes I get too lazy to apply moisturizer after I use this scrub. Not to worry though. I still have soft skin in the morning when I wake up. But I don’t make that a habit. I still try to...

Nivea is fast becoming a staple in my vanity, makeup kit and bathroom. Now, it’s slowly invading MB’s space too! Nivea For Men Active 3 Shower. Shampoo. Shave Like most guys, MB just uses whatever is in the bathroom – soap, shampoo, facial wash. But not anymore. Ever since I bought him his very own facial wash , he has been conscious about the products that he uses. He became vain. I saw this Nivea For Men 3-in-1 product at Watsons Greenbelt during my usual rounds. I asked MB if he wanted to have his own shower gel. At first he was reluctant because he says it will just add to our expenses. I insisted because of the great results he got from the L’oreal facial wash . And like the facial wash, he was also excited to try this. He doesn’t use this for shaving nor shampooing though. He uses this plainly as a shower gel. Why not just buy a plain shower gel, you say? Well, at that time, this was the cheaper (cheapest?) among the shower gels. Also, there aren’t too many options in Watso...

  Caronia Orange Pop +   Caronia Golden Sun =   Bollywood Nails

Pond’s Pure White Deep Cleansing Facial Foam with Activated Carbon After several days of apprehension, I finally had the courage to try the black Pond’s. I have to admit that this is one good product. It leaves the face really clean. But I think that it dries up my skin. Or it’s probably the weather. Any which way, I never saw peeling with my other facial washes, just with this one. As with all Pond’s products that I’ve used, I get a little bit more oil than usual on my face when I wake up in the morning. Then during midday, my skin dries up. Nonetheless, I was really enjoying this product until the 4th day of use. Alas, my love affair with Pond’s had to come to an abrupt end. My face broke out. Yes, it’s been almost a week and I’m still nursing a few pimples brought about by my usage of Pond’s. Haaayy… Well, at least I was able to finish this sample pack from Cosmo. If you’re not sensitive to Pond’s, I really recommend that you try this product. It’s very affordable and it cleans...

Most of you are already familiar with this mascara. Perhaps you’ve already used it. But if you’re still contemplating on buying The Magnum, read on. Maybelline The Magnum Volum’ Express Waterproof Mascara   I bought this Maybelline mascara in June when it was on sale. As you can see, I only got it for Php343.20 whereas the original price is Php400+. I didn’t immediately use it because I still had my Cat Eyes mascara . So, what do I love about The Magnum? At the top of my list is it doesn’t hurt my eyes nor makes it itch unless I sweat a lot and it gets into my eyes along with dirt and pollution. That happens rarely. I like the fact that it doesn’t clump as much as other mascaras do. It clumps, but only a little and also very rarely. I love the curved head of the wand that makes application smooth and easy. I love how soft the bristles are that applying mascara feels like getting a mini massage. I love how intense the black is and that I only need one coat for everyday wear. ...

Hi Ladies! I'm still here but I've been sick since last Sunday and I'm being monitored for dengue. I really pray I don't have dengue. I'll try and post some stuff when I feel a bit better. I've been keeping up with your blogs so keep 'em coming please as they keep me company.

I haven’t tried the other Kotex pads yet. I only use Kotex Luxe and Whisper. Can anybody comment on the other pads? Is it a GO or a NO?

Please visit Street of Jewels and take a look at our new items for sale. We have lip gloss and nail polish sets for as low as Php100. We also have 2 ALDO bags for sale which you can pay in cash, 2, 3 or 4 installments! There is only 1 of each item so if you like something, buy it immediately! Visit Street of Jewels now!

I never got around to posting the rest of my Forever21 shopping trip finds. Finally kicked the lazy bug so here it is: Forever 21 Haul I bought a skirt, a gray shirt dress, a cerulean top and a pine green racerback top. I chose these pieces because I can mix and match them with what I have in my closet. I wouldn’t wear the shirt dress alone as it’s too body hugging and too showy in front (you know what I mean).I always wear it with something else. It’s very versatile though. I can wear it with jeans, as a dress, with a skirt, etc. I wanted to buy another one but they only had it in one color. Here’s how I wore them: I couldn’t fit my whole body inside the frame that’s why I’m headless here. = ) The only thing that bugs me is the shirt dress keeps going up whenever I walk. It’s probably because it’s still new that’s why it’s still too tight at the bottom. I’m hoping to wear it out a little so it adjusts to my body. What’s your favorite versatile piece of clothing?

I’ve only been using the Etude House Tea Time Makeup Remover and it stings my eyes so bad that they tear up every time I remove makeup. So, I decided to try Maybelline’s Eye & Lip Makeup Remover.   For Php99, this product is great! I just apply a small amount to a cotton pad, press it gently on my eyes and eye lashes then they’re all clean. It effectively removes my Magnum mascara (well, it should!) but it doesn’t do a very nice job of removing all traces of my Ever Bilena black eye liner. I don’t apply liner everyday and sometimes, when I wake up in the morning, I can still see some very faded lines on my lids. That’s okay as my cleansers can remove the tiny leftover traces. I’ve tried using this to remove the makeup on my face. It’s good but I think it’s just too wasteful. I still use my EH makeup remover on the rest of my face. I like the fact that this product doesn’t sting my eyes. I’m so glad they thought about putting ‘opthalmologically and dermatologically tested’ ...

You know that I like the Nature’s Gate line of shampoos and conditioner from Healthy Options. I thought it was really great that’s why I bought one for MB so that he can stop using Head and Shoulders which always gets mixed reviews in terms of the ingredients that they use. I tried it once and felt that it was too harsh. I bought him this: Nature's Gate Tea Tree Calming Shampoo It worked fine in the first couple of weeks but lately, I’ve been seeing flakes on MB’s shoulders. He says that he needs to go back to Head & Shoulders. He’s been using this shampoo for one month. Shucks… I wanted to buy one for my Lola pa naman.   My grandma can’t use regular shampoos. She says that they make her scalp itch. I offered to buy her this as this is organic. I guess I’ll scrap that idea. For Php195, I’m really disappointed in this product. If you know of any dandruff shampoo that’s not too harsh (please exclude Clear, H&S, Nizoral) I’d appreciate your comments. Thanks!

According to my records, I’ve had this product since June 27. I think that’s a sufficient amount of time to make a decent review.   Etude House Color Me Nude Lip Concealer I bought this product because I have uneven toned lips. I also read somewhere that a lip concealer brings out the true shade of a lipstick. Well, in this case, it helps even out the lipstick color but it also makes the shade a little bit lighter. I love the packaging. It’s pink, it’s light and it looks like a mini face concealer. They tried to marry the look of a concealer and a lipstick and here’s the result:    The cap locks in place so you don’t need to worry about it getting loose in your makeup kit. I don’t bring this with me when I go out. I just apply once at home. Staying power depends on the lipstick you are using. One surprising thing about this concealer is how it effectively removed the dry skin on my lips. I wasn’t expecting that at all. But in the first few weeks of using this, I n...

I’m sorry I haven’t been blogging lately. Last week was very hectic in the office. Anyway, I hope this week will see a semblance of some normalcy. I was supposed to post this last week but better late than never. My mouse died.  I don’t know why they die so fast no matter what brand. I’ve had 2 mice die in a year. One is quite pricey at Php500 and the other one at Php350. So I decided to buy something cheaper. Their life expectancy is the same anyway. CD-R King Floral Mouse Got this at CD-R King for only Php180. It’s like a toy and feels very plastic-y. It’s very light and I like the very long cord. I wasn’t able to do much shopping over the weekend. Just some groceries and basic necessities. I hope to get back to my normal shopping mode this week. = ) How about you girls? What have you been up to lately? I missed you!

I’ve been looking for a weekend bag for weeks now or was that 2 months already…? And when I say weekend bag, I mean a bag/purse that I use when I do my errands/malling on weekends. Not like an overnight bag or something. My F&H bag is near its breaking point (literally) and I don’t want to be caught with a broken handle in the mall while carrying a bunch of bags. I had lost all hope until I saw these purses at The Ramp last Sunday. I like the print but the size is just too big for me. It was very light though, for a bag of that size. Definitely less than 2 pounds. Did you know that the average bag weighs 2 pounds when empty? Then you put in all your stuff and that makes the weight double or triple. No wonder women are prone to back and shoulder aches. I went to SM first to see if they had other bags. They didn’t so I made up my mind and went back to The Ramp and bought two. If you’ve been a long-time reader of this blog, you’d know that I have a penchant for buying 2’s an...

I would love to own a set of these brushes: and of course, the FREE GIFT!

This is what I’ve been meaning to buy for the past week now: Paul & Joe Autumn 2010 Collection Photo from Paul & Joe Website I’ve been having an argument with my practical self because of this. After a lot of deliberation, I don’t think I’ll be buying this because, come on! How am I supposed to use something that cute??? Unless I buy two sets… Hmmmm… What about you cat lovers out there (hi kitten!)? Will you purchase this and have the heart to use it?

  Sometimes, new, high-end shops can be quite intimidating to explore. Jurlique is an exception in my opinion because of the homey, simple design and structure of the store. Even back then when they first opened, I didn’t get any qualms about going inside the shop. The interiors are very relaxing and the sales attendants aren’t pushy. They also don’t hover. Don’t you just hate hovering SA’s that keep asking you what you’re looking for? With Jurlique, they give you space but the SA’s maintain a safe distance in case you have some questions about their products. Here’s the Refresh and Recover stations. It’s on your left when you enter the store. Here, you can see all the varieties of cleansers and toning mists. I want the lavender mist! Teresa recommends the Citrus mist for oily, acne-prone skin. Special Care section where the moisturizers and gels are: I think I’m going to buy the ones Teresa used on my face. The Hair and Body Care section is on the right. I love the hand c...

I received an invitation from Jurlique to try out their Anti-Stress Facial Treatment. I have not tried any facial treatments before (yeah, I know) and I thought that Jurlique would be a good first because the products are all natural so I had high expectations that the treatment would suit my sensitive skin. I tried the Anti-Stress Facial last Saturday afternoon and I was impressed! I absolutely loved it!  The treatment started off with some cleansing to remove my makeup. A hot towel sprayed with some lavender essence was then placed on the top half of my face, then the bottom part to open the pores and relax my facial muscles. Then a gentle scrub followed by a very relaxing massage were next. Towards the end of the treatment, a mask was left on my face for 10 minutes. Afterwards, a serum, gel and a loose powder were applied. The whole treatment lasted for 45 minutes. Now, my review. If you are claustrophobic, I suggest you skip this treatment. Why? That’s how big (or small)...

Can somebody please tell me where (or what brand) to buy size 5 shoes that actually fit? And when I say shoes, I mean closed shoes where my toes cannot be seen. My shoe collection only contains sandals and flip flops. I have one closed shoe (size 5) but that's still a bit loose. No, I am not a size 4 nor a 4.5. These sizes are too small for my feet. The only perfectly fitting size 5 closed shoes I've ever had are my Ylla maryjanes. They are wonderful and fit perfectly. I love them so much that I wore them out already and they're not even 1 year old! So please, if you ever find shoes that are like Ylla's, I would be grateful. I would like to keep my feet dry in this wet season until December. Thank you! Lots of love, Lady E

This is a cheap, cheap find that I thought would just gather dust but deep inside I really wish would work . Cute Tube Squeezers   I saw these animal head tube squeezers at the “Wasteland” section of Landmark Makati. I love exploring wastelands when I’m bored and don’t want to buy anything expensive. Examples of wastelands are Saizen, Japan Home Center, Clipper, etc. You get the idea right? At first I wanted to buy these squeezers because they were cute. I wanted to buy the cat head but it was dirty and it was the last piece so I opted for the panda and monkey heads. I immediately tried it on my TFS makeup base and I’m so glad it works! I bought one for my friend too. It doesn’t work on all kinds of tubes. I haven’t tried this with a toothpaste tube but for Php19.75, I guess I can always buy more. Happy Thursday everyone! Can’t wait for the weekend!

I’ve been using this product for a month now and I’m very impressed with the results.   Garnier SOS Blemish Clear Pen I keep having these stubborn pimples on my right cheek, near the jawline for months now. I’ve been using the Overnight Pimple Gel from Eskinol for years and have been satisfied with the results. It’s not really an overnight miracle gel and we (MB, friends) can attest to that. I’ve had enough and finally tried this blemish gel from Garnier. I’m so glad I did! It’s more expensive than Eskinol (a little under Php200) but the results are totally worth the price. I applied this after washing my face then the next morning, my pimples were all dried up! I love it! When applied immediately to fresh pimples, I noticed that when the pimple heals, there is no dark spot left on my skin. There’s usually a dark spot left with Eskinol’s gel. I get mixed results depending perhaps on the type of pimple/rash that pops up. Sometimes it takes only a few hours for it to heal and th...

I have a ton of products to feature here but it seems I lack the energy to write about them properly. I have to be in a certain mood, a certain vibe to be able to write a good review about a product. As you may have already noticed, I tend to write long posts. I just feel that I need to impart to you every single thing that I find good (or bad) about a particular product. I don’t like it when someone just says “this product is great, buy it!”. I’m like, huh?? What makes it great anyway? This product is great. Buy one now!   The Body Shop Facial Brush Hahaha! I’ve seen this in TBS a hundred times but ignored it a hundred times as well until I read a review by Geli . She said that it’s Php299 but got it only for Php240. My budget was running pretty low one Sunday and I decided to skip buying this until the next pay day. I just wanted to check it out. Lo and behold, it was only Php150! I immediately grabbed one and headed to the cashier. I ignored this before because I was scared...

I super love the color and texture of this nail polish! It looks like my nails are covered in foil! The Face Shop Nail Polish GL112 But… It chips off easily. See here and photo above: The edges were already chipped when I woke up. I applied nail polish the night before, had them dried then slept. This nail polish didn’t last the whole day! My nails were only half colored by the time I punched out of the office. They were literally chipping and peeling off all throughout the day! This costs Php95 at your suking The Face Shop and I probably won’t buy this again.