Glow by Lady E

I’ll get right to it. This product does nothing for me. I’d still go for my TFS makeup base and liquid foundation. I don’t get sufficient coverage with this B.B. cream. This is the first BB cream that I’ve tried and I was disappointed. If I put too much, I look too white. If I put just enough, it’s as if I just applied powder. I’ve been using this almost everyday for a month now and I can’t wait to finish it up so that I can go back to TFS. The first time I used this, I developed a couple of rashes. My skin eventually got used to it. The consistency is too thin/watery for me. Are all BB creams like that? It also doesn’t help that it dries up fast so I have to spread and blend fast. I can’t use a sponge to apply this because the product just ends up in an ugly mess on my face. What I do is I apply a small amount on a sponge then dot it around my face then use a foundation brush to spread and blend. Here are the swatches: It looks the same on my face. It disappears ...

Here are my thoughts on my Estee Lauder experience. First, the invitation and the contact person. Ms. Liz was very accommodating and very patient in answering my questions. She has the initiative to ask if I wanted PR’s about their products. She was very nice and the follow ups were greatly appreciated. Now we go to the event itself. I didn’t expect one of the SA’s to be a bit of a snob. That was the first time I’ve experienced something like that at the Estee Lauder counter in Rustan’s. I always drop by there to see if the new products from abroad are already there and most SA’s I’ve encountered were quite cheerful and pleasant, always smiling even if I’m not going to purchase. For that particular SA, it’s okay though. I’ve encountered worse. I was impressed with their products and services, especially the personalized services which are translated into Chinese, Korean and Japanese. I was even more impressed with Minette’s product knowledge. Apparently, they undergo training ever...

This is probably one of my best buys for my laptop: CD-R Laptop Table Please excuse the blurry pic. Now I can have breakfast in bed and have my laptop too! I asked MB to buy this for me for days when I am bed-ridden. It’s especially useful now that I spend a lot of time  working in bed. The part where the laptop is on, rises, making the laptop incline. I prefer it flat. That’s a built in mouse pad. Meanwhile, you can put your drinks on the upper portion and the table also has a built in fan and USB plug. I don’t use the fan because I have 2 fans on when I’m working in bed. Plus, I think that it’s such a fuss. The legs can be adjusted too to make the table higher. It’s very easy to store as it folds up like a book. Really cool, I tell you. If you like working in bed, this is a must-have. It costs Php680 at CD-R King. I also use this when I have to eat lunch or dinner in bed so that’s cool too. This can only handle up to 15” laptops though. Anything bigger than that then the ta...

Wow.. I have to say that I really had a fabulous Saturday! We slept in, had a late breakfast, lounged around, took a nap, a bath and went to the mall. We had lunch at Mr. Jones in Greenbelt which I will review in my food blog . Then off we went to Rustan’s for the Estee Lauder event. My mom has been a loyal Estee Lauder user for as long as I can remember. She uses the skin care products, makeup and perfumes. When I was a kid, I especially liked looking at the colorful makeup palettes and at the same time, keeping a good distance away from the fragile-looking bottles of Lauder in her vanity. For me, Estee Lauder will always be a brand that exudes elegance, class, maturity and wisdom because that’s how I see my mom. My mom uses other products too but I guess Estee Lauder will always have its own home in her vanity. Because of my perception of the brand, I shied away from it (except for the perfumes) thinking that I should explore makeup and skin care brands targeted to my age. Even th...

I’m so sorry for not being able to post regularly. I’ve been super duper busy this week, going in and out of the hospital for my labs. I’ve been advised to take a week’s rest as I lost 7 pounds! And all along I thought I had gained a few pounds. That explains why my jeans keep falling. So about 2 or 3 weeks ago, my best friend and I went to the opening of Payless Shang. (If you’re not familiar, Payless is like the Forever21 or SM of shoes in the States). She’s so crazy about Payless shoes. I had mixed feelings though. I’ve already checked out the shoes in Mega and I almost bought a pair several times but ended up not buying because there was no stock left or there was a problem with the shoe, etc. At Shang, I couldn’t resist and bought: Payless Shoes I badly need flats as my scolio, etc. can’t handle heels anymore. It’s very hard for me to buy shoes, y’all know that so I grabbed these three immediately. The prices range from 795-995 pesos. And because of that, I got a canvass tote...

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I like to scour Watsons and the health and beauty section of the Landmark every chance I get. I also like wandering around Saizen. I like discovering new things. The first two have been with me for ages now but it’s only recently that I got to use the first one: Fanny Serrano Eyelash Curler Refills     Pumice Sponge I’ve had a bad experience with the Fanny Serrano Eyelash Curler so I didn’t have high expectations for the refills. I bought one because ELF does not sell refills. So far, it does its job well. I think the real problem was the curler itself. For the price of Php45, I’m not complaining. It’s a bit too small for the ELF curler though in terms of length but it’s okay. It’s still usable. The pumice sponge on the other hand is something that I’m very happy to have as I can get OC with these things. I got impatient and annoyed with my first pumice stone as I couldn’t tell if it was time to replace it. The moment came when it cracked. This pumice sponge however, gets...

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I soooo miss blogging! I’ve been very busy since last week and I expect to have a ton of work ahead of me so please bear with me if I get a little late on my posts. I’ve been putting off reviewing this product because first, I needed at least a month to test it out and second, I just didn’t feel that it was the right time to blog about it. Now that I’m so busy, I appreciate this product even better and I can say that I can really see how effective this product is. I swore never to use toners again but after so many years of doing it everyday for my beauty regimen, I couldn’t help but go back on my word. My face just doesn’t feel the same without a swipe of toner.   Nivea Visage Refreshing Toner I was drawn to this toner because of its see-through packaging. I like seeing how toners look. It’s a quirk of mine. Plus, the whole look just makes me feel like it’s such a very light, very cool and of course, refreshing toner. It makes me want to believe that it will really refresh my...

This is the best moisturizing body wash I’ve tried so far and believe me when I say I’ve tried many:   St. Ives Renewing Collagen Elastin Moisturizing Body Wash About 5 years ago, I was hooked on St. Ives Energizing Body Wash but after a year, they pulled it out. It’s only recently that I began seeing it again. I guess they repackaged. After using Grape Bella , I looked for a body wash that’s always available. After all, Grape Bella is a limited edition thing. My search led me to St. Ives again. I love the size of this body wash plus I only need to use a little so this bottle really goes a long, long way. I’ve been using this product for 1 1/2 months now and I can definitely see the improvement in my skin. I can skip the lotion when I’m at home whenever I use this. I feel that there’s a thin layer of lotion covering my skin after I take a bath, which lasts the whole day (or night) until I take a bath again. Although sometimes, when my skin is very dry, I still experience some...

I wandered around Saizen Trinoma and found a few things that I think are useful and pretty. Here are two of the useful things: Pet Sheet Cat Scratch Pad, Carpet Style My cats like climbing up the bed and playing and then eventually sleeping there. It’s okay if they just had a bath but most of the time, MB scolds them. The pet sheets help a lot. Now my kitties can sleep on the bed without MB getting mad. One pack contains 6 sheets and costs Php85. The Cat Scratch Pad was a total hit! It contained some silverine powder (which I think is catnip because I can’t find a definition of silverine anywhere) that you sprinkle on the pad. My cats were totally addicted to it! It was funny watching them go gaga over it. It’s like they’re high on drugs. = )  They’re now ignoring this because there is no longer any powder left. This also costs Php85 at Saizen. I’ll try the Board Style next time. Stay tuned for the ‘pretty finds’.

I saw this tub of Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub in Beauty by SM last July and I was intrigued. I was drawn to the green and purple packaging (one of my favorite color combinations!) plus it really stood out among the sea of body scrubs and body washes on the shelf. Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub I got one tub and read the label. Apparently, it’s used by Indonesian brides-to-be. Okay, that’s a good sign. But what about the price? I turned the tub around and saw Php80! Yipes! I gotta try this! And so I did. Fast forward to the present, (about 1 1/2 months later), I already hit pan but I still have about a few teaspoonsful of the product. Here are my thoughts. I like the light and creamy consistency of this body scrub. I also love the fact that the beads are not too rough. They’re actually quite gentle and actually not painful even when I scrub hard. The scent is lovely although I’m not too crazy about jasmine/sampaguita scents. I like the scent better after t...

I never liked sunblocks. They’re heavy and sticky and I just don’t like the feeling. But the reality is, I’m getting older and I’ve been noticing some sun/age spots on my face. So, I have no choice but to use a sunscreen. I wanted to buy the Neutrogena sunblock but it’s too pricey for me. I wanted a good, cheaper alternative so that if ever it doesn’t work out, then I’ll have no regrets giving it away. That led me to purchasing this: Etude House Super Aqua Sun Guard I don’t know why it’s called Super Aqua but maybe it has something to do with the light consistency. It’s like a very light moisturizer or makeup base. If you’re familiar with The Face Shop’s makeup base, then that’s exactly it. The product is a shade of green (probably because it has seaweed extracts) and some people say that it leaves a white cast on the face. I have no problems with that as I am acidic and I allow this to be fully absorbed by my skin before applying makeup. I was really scared the first time I appl...

I love Marionnaud brushes! They’re very affordable and in my opinion, they’re very useful and perform really well.   Marionnaud Assorted Brushes with case I bought these three brushes when they were on sale, sometime in July. I got them for around Php40 each!!! Even now, almost 2 months after, I still smile every time I pick up any of these brushes because I remember that great bargain! Marionnaud Eye Shadow Brush, Pointed Eye Shadow Brush, Spoolie with Slanted Brush Let’s examine them one by one. First, the eye shadow brush: Marionnaud N35 Yeux Brush I don’t use this brush that often especially when I’m in a hurry because the head is smaller compared to my other e/s brushes. But, it’s very useful for more precise application or if you have monolids. Because of the small head, you can control the amount and coverage area of the shadow. You can create lids if and when needed.   Close-up The only thing I don’t like about this brush is the e/s sticks to it like glue. I ...

After I use this , I end my eyebrow grooming with a clear mascara from Nichido:    Nichido Clear Mascara A clear eyebrow gel helps set the eyebrow powder and stubborn hairs in place. This particular gel is only Php80 and gives me good results. I’ve only tried the clear mascara from HerBench before and there’s no difference. Sometimes, especially after shaving my brows, I get a little itchy. I also sometimes get a few bumps but they quickly disappear. It also gets itchy when I’m sweating. It’s not a major bother so it’s okay. This mascara clumps up a little so I have to wipe the brush off first to get rid of the clumps. Sometimes it clumps up on my brows but nothing a quick swipe of tissue can’t fix. I believe there are other brow gels out there but I haven’t come across any of the higher priced ones. For now, I’m quite satisfied with this. Do you use a brow gel? What’s your favorite?