Glow by Lady E

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. 

Welcome to the final day of this series! This is the last day so I want to share something special with you. This is the True Match Blur Creme from my favorite drugstore brand, L'Oreal. I don't know why I've been ignoring this brand. They have excellent products at very affordable prices. Their products are also comparable to higher end brands. I have recently only discovered it.  This product is used as a primer. I was looking for a primer to replace my Laura Mercier primer. I wanted to try Smashbox but I did a double take when I saw the price. Now that I am a mom, price is a huge concern for me when it comes to beauty products. I would pay for a good foundation or a palette but not that much for a primer. Fortunately, I wandered the aisles of Watsons at Beauty by SM and found this primer. It's only 400 pesos. Yeah, you read that right! The micro-blur technology 'blurs' the pores to create a smooth look. I apply this before my foundation. Yo...

Today's product is from K-Palette. This is the Real Lasting Eyebrow Pen. This was a personal recommendation by MUA to the stars, Jigs Mayuga. I had the privilege of attending his workshop and after the workshop, we talked about brows. The trend for eyebrows nowadays is towards the natural look. This pen is perfect for that. This is water resistant and long lasting. When you are ready to take it off, just rinse it out with soap and water. This is also perfect for beginners as the pen leaves a very light mark. You can fix any mistakes as you go. You can use this with an eyebrow pencil or powder. I use powders and it works just fine. You can also use it alone for a more natural look. Stay tuned for the last day in this series!

Happy Monday everyone! Do you have the Monday blues? I don't. I woke up feeling great this morning. Today is Day 28 of this series and it features this product from Purederm. This is a pore cleansing pad. I really like this product. I used it after I removed my makeup with makeup remover wipes.  I scrubbed my face and rinsed with water. I am too OC when it comes to makeup removal so I followed up with Physiogel after. I thought that I had already removed a lot of makeup but when I looked at this cleansing pad, it still had a lot of foundation on it. My face ended up feeling raw as I got carried away scrubbing. I didn't notice it at first because the pad is soft but it can hurt if you are not careful. Just gently scrub away. I will buy more of these cleansing pads and stock up as I rarely see them at Watsons.

Welcome to Day 27! Today's products are from OGX. These are the Tsubaki Blossom shampoo and conditioner. I tried these today and I am very happy with the results. My hair really feels softer as promised on the label. The scent is faint but wonderful.  My hair looks and feels straighter today too. I have naturally wavy hair so it's really very noticeable. I also just air dry my hair. I am truly enjoying these OGX products. 

Today's product is another one from Nivea. This is the Extra White Repair. I got this facial wash because it has pore-reducing properties. It says on the tube that it's also good for people who always wear makeup. I don't always wear makeup but there are times when I wear makeup for several days in a row. I use this facial wash during those days. At night, after I remove my makeup, I use this to wash my face. In the morning, I use this facial wash to get rid of any deep seated dirt. Four more products to go!

Today's product is something for the hair and scalp. This is Celeteque's Clarifying Shampoo. I use clarifying shampoos regularly to prevent buildup. My scalp was feeling very itchy one day and so I decided to try this shampoo. I just used a small amount (as big as a 5-peso coin) and massaged it onto my scalp then rinsed it out. It was instant relief! I couldn't be happier. Celeteque is a brand I trust as I used it a lot when I was a teenager. I also like the fact that their products are dermatologist tested.  Five more days to go!

Welcome to Day 24 and today's product is this Extra Hold Hair Spray from Dove.  I miss my curly hair that's why I got a couple of hair sprays to use whenever I feel like curling my hair. My hair is very stubborn and it needs a good product to make the curls last. This is an okay product. It doesn't hold the curls as much as I want to but it will suffice. I'm a bit scared to use mega hold products as my scalp and hair are still healing. Dove is a brand I trust so I went ahead and bought this. 

Day 23 brings us another product from Himalaya Herbals. A lot of people are actually raving about this Purifying Neem Face Wash from the brand and for good reason. It cleanses my face well. I am not very prone to pimples (except when it's that time of the month) so I can't really say how effective it is on that area.  This is a good every day facial wash. I am not a huge fan of the scent though. It smells like a medicated product but I'm willing to bypass that. I've been using this for several weeks now and I can say that I have very few breakouts like rashes and annoying spots. 

As you may already know, Watsons is an almost complete shop when it comes to beauty items. My cousin and I love the hair products of the brand Nouveau. I normally use Goody hair accessories but for small things that will easily get misplaced, I turn to Nouveau because they are considerably less expensive than Goody.  These are some of the clips I own. The black one at the bottom was a stocking stuffer from my husband last Christmas. It came in a set. I think I only have this one left. I absolutely don't know where my hair clips go! The ones above are new. I got them over the weekend. I've already tried one and I like how the teeth grip my hair. I used it when I couldn't find my hair ties when I did Yoga the other day. It didn't budge even after so many poses!

Day 21 brings us another product from Himalaya Herbals. Oh, yes. I have been really loving this brand!  At first I was hesitant to try this product because of the wheatgerm oil and carrot see oil ingredients. I was thinking that it would taste funky. I was wrong! It doesn't taste weird at all. The product itself is a light, colorless liquid. It comes in this tube applicator which I'm very happy about.  The carrot seed oil is a natural sunscreen while the wheatgerm oil is a rich source of vitamin E, perfect to soften my very dry lips.  This product works like a dream. I have no complaints about it. In fact, I am trying to finish up my Nivea Lip Butters   so that I can go ahead and enjoy this product more. (I have a FIFO rule in my stash).  9 more days to go!

Only 10 more posts to go and this series is over! Today's product is This is a great alternative if you don't like the thick texture of the Nivea Creme . It's light and is easily absorbed by my skin. I apply this before going to bed. My skin has improved a lot since using this product. I often wake up with dry, itchy skin but not anymore. I love, love this product. 

I am really loving these Cutex nail polish. First, they are inexpensive compared to OPI, China Glaze, etc. Second, they don't contain those harmful ingredients that you normally find in nail polish. Third, the colors are really vibrant! I can "dress up/down" my nails depending on my mood.  These colors are from the Gel-lified Collection. The turquoise one is GEL-ly Bean and the other one is Jam & GEL-ly. Here it is on my nails.  Really love this lavender color. It lasted about 2 days on my nails before it chipped. I do a lot of chores so that probably affects the staying power of the nail polish. I still love them though. I hope they can have more colors at Watsons. Do you know if this brand is available in Landmark? I haven't checked yet. 

Today's product is this gentle exfoliating daily face wash from Himalaya Herbals. I'm really loving this brand. It's a shame, I didn't try it the first time I saw it. This is an organic brand that is safe to use on sensitive skin. I don't use this scrub daily. I only use it every once in a while. If I use makeup today, I will use this scrub tomorrow morning to get rid of any deep-seated dirt.  This is a gentler apricot scrub than St. Ives but I don't totally dig the smell. I also like the gel-like consistency. This will also be a staple in my beauty ritual. 

I'm sorry I've been in and out of this blog. I'm having a hard time finding a regular writing schedule as my son keeps me sooooo busy. I will finish this series though, so don't worry. Today's products are these Nivea Lip Butters I really like these lip butters. I swore never to buy these tinned lip balms again as I don't find them hygienic. However, I couldn't resist these Nivea ones. I use a Q-tip to get the product and apply it on my lips.  Another great use for this product is as a lip scrub. I apply a generous amount on my lips and wait for about 30 seconds and scrub the dry skin off with a tissue. I then apply another layer before applying lipstick. 

Today's products are the L'Oreal Colour Riche lipsticks in Pop Up Pink and Fairy Touch. Pop Up Pink on the Left, Fairy Touch on the Right This is the first time that I've tried L'Oreal lipsticks and it was love at first swipe! They are moisturizing, they don't have a nasty smell or taste and they are highly pigmented. Did I mention that they last a looooong time too? Here they are in all their pinkish glory.  On my lips is Pop Up Pink, 5 hours after I applied it and rubbed it off with a tissue. Oh, yeah! It's like a balm stain even after I wiped it off! These are beautiful shades. The other one is a nude, every day lip color. I should have gotten more! Well, maybe this Christmas!

Today, I will share with you this product: As you may already know, Nivea is one of my favorite brands. I used their whitening lotion before. I think this one is better because it's a serum. It gets easily absorbed by my skin. The scent is like the whitening lotion in this line. I like that it has UV protection and extra cell repair and protect properties. The consistency is runny as it is a serum so be careful when you squeeze the tube as you might end up with a lot of product. We are half way done with this series! Check out tomorrow's pick.

Welcome to Day 14! Today I will share with you these two products from the brand Purederm. These are makeup remover wipes. At first I didn't like them because they feel so different from the Nivea makeup remover wipes which I'm used to. Then my Nivea wipes ran out and I had no choice. They are actually pretty good. I need two wipes to remove my makeup. They don't work so well on the eye area though especially when I use the Urban Decay liner. They just can't remove waterproof makeup. I'm not sure about the difference between the Collagen and Argan Oil variants as they feel the same to me.  These are inexpensive at around 75 pesos a pack. If you don't use waterproof makeup, these are good products. They will be staples in my vanity.. 

I'm sorry I've been MIA for a while. My SIL's sister was in the city and I had to attend to her. Come Friday, I was already super exhausted that I needed to take a break from everything I do. Anyways, today I will share with you this product from Cutex. This is a Cuticle Softener. I know it's such a simple product but I DIY my mani-ped so it is a must-have for me. I tried many cuticle softeners from different brands but this is hands down the best for me. It doesn't have a strong scent. I can also wash it out from my hands quickly unlike the last brand that I tried which needed a ton of soap and scrubbing. This also does not leave my fingers sticky and/or slimy. As we have limited brands here, I will be sticking to this one for a long time.  Stay tuned for Day 14 tomorrow!