Glow by Lady E

What we put inside our body affects the outside. This is why a lot of people are careful with what they eat. I don't follow a strict diet. I'm pretty happy with myself. I'm not perfect but I'm happy. I eat what I want but I am mindful of the dishes I cook and the food I eat. In general, I am not a huge junk food eater. I do get the occasional craving for chips and sweets but after that, I can do without them for a long time. I am getting older and now I am more careful with my food choices. Aging is becoming a concern and so I want to help my body delay the signs of aging with these foods. Salmon and Tuna Salmon is a bit expensive here but I found a brand that sells frozen ones at a more affordable price. So, salmon has become a regular in our weekly menu. Salmon is an oily fish and you can get biotin from it. Biotin is a B-vitamin that produces fatty acids and metabolizes amino acids. It prevents your skin from becoming scaly. Tuna is another good source of biot...

The natural look evokes freshness and youth, something that we all want to feel in the summer time. The natural look flatters women of all ages.You don't need to apply a ton of products and makeup. Just find the right ones that complement your natural skin tone to show off your clear, luminous face. I know it's a bit early for most of my international readers for a summer post but here in Manila, the heat has started and sometimes it already feels like summer so I thought I'd write this post to get you ladies ready. Start with a clean and clear slate I already discussed this with you in my last post. If you want to get a clear face, check this out.  Use a good primer This one from L'Oreal hides the pores to create a flawless look. If you have good skin, you can get away with just this product.  For the eyes, I like the Too Faced Lemon Drop. You can wear it as is or under eye shadow. Foundation Like I said, if you already have good ski...

Is a question that I've been asked several times over the years by clients and friends. Not to brag, but many professional MUAs are impressed by the quality of my skin even at my age. I was not immune to the occasional acne when I was a teenager. I didn't have a solid skin care regimen until I was in my 20's. I guess it's a combination of genes, good research. good products and luck that got me this far. But, you don't have to rely on luck to get a clear face. Today, I will share with you some tips to get a clean, clear, beautiful face. Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize I cannot emphasize this enough! I am still surprised that many of my clients don't do any of these steps. I usually ask a client about their skin care routine before I start working on their face and many (about 98%) say that they don't do anything, just shower in the morning then go. Some use body soap on their face while some use a facial wash. You need to find a good cleanser that will g...

After this event and my conversation with the guest dermatologist , I thought about getting really serious about my sun protection. I use a few products every now and then but this time, I was determined to make it a part of my daily regimen.  Fortunately, I went on an impromptu trip to Watsons before leaving for Singapore last year. I discovered this Sun Protect and White Sunscreen from Nivea. It's safe to apply on the face. I was really scared, I have to admit because I have super sensitive skin but turns out, I have nothing to worry about. The blue logo has been a trusted brand in my house for many years. I am so glad I tried this. It's not sticky at all. It actually feels like moisturizer, just a tad thicker in consistency. It easily gets absorbed by my skin. I'm not really sure if it gives me a white cast because I am acidic but I think you can easily cover that up with foundation or even this product .  I wanted to stock up on a few travel toiletries and...

I am not a huge fan of lip gloss. I just don't like the sticky feel and I don't like my hair sticking to my lips. I'm pretty sure there are newer products out there that are not sticky but still, the damage has been done and I don't wanna go back there.  I don't like lip gloss but I do like a good lip balm, especially a tinted one like this from L'Oreal. The shade is My Babydoll and it looks like this: My lips are also acidic so after an hour or so, the tint gets just gets a tad darker which is okay. What I like about this is that I don't need to use a lip balm before I apply it. It's both a lip balm and a lipstick. When I'm rushing, I use this product. I'm normally a lip balm + lip stick gal but this is also a great alternative.  The color payoff is good and it lasts for a fair amount of time considering it's a drugstore product. The packaging is quite nice, very Clinique Chubby Stick like. But, given a choice between th...

It's always a treat for me to visit Watsons, PCX or Mercury Drugstore here because I get to discover a lot of things. If that's a treat, then imagine my delight when I am abroad. I always make it a point to checkout the drugstores and beauty shops to find new products and products that are not available here. One of those products is Lucido-L. I haven't seen this here. I'm not sure if they have this at PCX though. I still have to check.  I normally use the wax from Bench Fix to tame my unruly baby hairs. The Lucido-L looked pretty (sucker for cute packaging) and it says that it's non-sticky. That's good enough for me.  I am so happy that I got this because it works so well! It doesn't harden my hair or make it oily/sticky. It feels so natural and it tames those unruly hairs. It's light and it smells nice too. Just a small amount and my hair is all set.  I am looking forward to going back abroad so that I can stock up on this.  Lucido-L N...

I used Garnier products when I was a young adult. I don't know why I stopped using them but recently, I had the chance to try them again starting with these: I must say, I bought them because they were 50% off at Watsons sometime in November. I found them at the Walter Mart branch and grabbed a bunch along with some Dove body wash which were also at 50% off.  I use the serum creams to moisturize my super dry elbows and knees. They are actually the only products I've tried that make my elbows and knees soft to touch. They are normally rough and scaly even with lotion. I use them at night, before going to bed. The face scrub is also great. I use it on nights after removing my makeup to really get rid of the dirt on my face. They are gentle enough and don't cause any rashes or breakouts. I'm really loving Garnier again so I'll be on the lookout for more promos, new products and of course sales!

I am such a sucker for cute packaging and while I was gift shopping at Watsons, I found this set of hand creams. I was smitten and I immediately put it in my basket seeing that it was the only one left.  I didn't have high hopes for this product as it is a house brand but I was really surprised. The creams smell really good and they are easily absorbed by the skin. I am using the Vanilla Sugar variant and it doesn't leave a greasy feel. My hands are so abused from all the chores and work that I do day in and day out so hand creams are really a must-have for me. This set is super affordable yet effective. Sure, it's not L'Occitane but it's a nice stand by on my vanity for hectic days. 

I had a dentist visit a couple of months ago and it's always a pleasure going there as I always learn something new. For one, the dentist said that a lot of people my age (early 30's) have really bad teeth so she was surprised that I only had minimal damage. She asked me about my routine and why my teeth were so shiny. I never really knew this until she pointed it out. She also taught me a few things on how to better take care of my teeth. Use medium bristles I use soft bristles because I have sensitive gums and they easily bleed but I find it hard to clean my teeth. The dentist said that medium bristles are the way to go to really get rid of the stuff that sticks to our teeth. So, I changed toothbrushes and could really tell the difference. She said that if you use soft bristles, in just two weeks, food will accumulate in your teeth and you might need another dentist cleaning. Brush softly Since I use a soft toothbrush, my tendency is to brush harder so my gums suff...