Monday, June 17, 2013

Beauty Haul: Goodies From Landmark


It's beauty haul time! :)

Let me share with you my recent purchases. I'm on my "gotta care for my hair" mode because I notice my locks are getting pretty dull because of my frequent hair dyeing. I'm sorry hair, I just can't give up being a blonde right now. 

I was supposed to buy makeup brushes, but since I knew I'll be attending Makeup Hub By Naturele Collezione Meet & Greet, I knew I can get better brushes there (note: and I DID) sooo I indulged with some awesome hair cracks instead and a few other things. ;)



Products above:

Lander Nail Polish Remover Acetone-Free P129.75
Tresemmè Thermal Recovery Shampoo P280
Monea Powerdose Hair Color Protect P179.75
Monea Ginseng Hair Spa P127.75
Malunggay Herbal Soap P189.75


Any review request for the products above? Leave it in a comment below! ;)

Monday, June 10, 2013

Juenevie, Be Forever Young.


JUENEVIE DESCRIPTION 
Juene Vie means: Young Life (French)
Juenevie Forever Young is delighted to bring you the first Anti-aging Treatments in the comforts of your home. Experience guaranteed anti-aging results that induce the youth in you! We bring to you the forefront technologies in Anti-aging and too add, exclusively Juenevie branded massage oils and blended exfoliants that are meticulously made and luxuriously created to heighten your senses and bring to the journey that is Juenevie. Juenevie therapists maintain the strictest standards as we continuously train and keep-to-date with specialized treatment sequences at par with 5-Star hotels in the world allowing you to bask in effortless youthful glow. We invite you to experience our journey of Juenevie, the premier Anti-aging Luxury Home Treatments.
Our theme is simple; our treatments focus on making your skin youthful. 
We bring Anti-aging Treatments to you. Juenevie, Be Forever Young. 

JUENEVIE ELIXIR OF YOUTH FACIAL TREATMENTS
Our facial treatments target mature skin repair and maintenance. Youthful skin is defined by its ability to retain moisture through decades of constant environmental damage and cosmetics thus the skin loses its natural elasticity and suppleness. Our treatments aim to repair this and to treat and maintain the youthful resilience your body was inherently born with. Juenevie treatments treat not only the body, but also our energy centers as all our Facial treatments include Facial Crystal Therapy.   

Juenevie Beauty Light Therapy (90 minutes)
Harness the raw power of nature at optimal levels to stimulate nutrient flow, circulation and elasticity, intensifying your skin’s intrinsic ability to actively repair and rejuvenate. Renew your skin from environmental damage with our collection of indulgent skin rituals favored by internationally acclaimed spas. Beginning with our Juenevie Welcome Ritual and effleurage, our Light therapy is the strongest in its line giving your skin that radiance that can last up to 3 days giving you that glow. Done everyday or every two days; you get the optimum results.  For packages, kindly contact our number below.   

Juenevie Beauty Laser Therapy (90 minutes)
At the earliest signs of fine lines, dramatically diminish the signs of aging through Laser Therapy to help lift and firm wrinkles around eyes. Combined with exclusive Juenevie Regenerating Facial Oil (in Vanilla Rose), our treatment allows your skin to hydrate, rejuvenate and repair. Treatments best work in one to two day intervals for that truly age-defying effect. Done everyday for one month and twice every week thereafter, you get the optimum results.  For packages, kindly contact our number below.   
Juenevie Ultimate Beauty Light and Laser Therapy (2.5 hours)
Indulge in Juenevie Ultimate Anti-aging Treatment to help lift and restructure skin. The combination of Light and Laser Therapy activates your glow to help skin retain moisture while encouraging cell renewal. This very powerful combination works on face, neck and décolleté renewed, soft and supple in an effortless indulgence and comforts of your own home. For packages, kindly contact our number below.   

BODY RADIANCE: Indulge in our potent body exfoliants exclusive to Juenevie and emerge a new skin from within

Juenevie Mother of Pearl Exfoliant (90 minutes)
The Mother of Pearl Body exfoliant reflects the glow of luminous pearls sourced from Asian seas.   This luxurious Juenevie Mother of Pearl Body Exfoliant harnesses the secrets of pearl ingredients that benefit mature skin while retaining the moisture. 

Juenevie Signature Ylang Ylang Body Exfoliant (90 minutes)
Indulge in the earthly delight of Ylang Ylang Exfoliant. This Asian Philippine flower is known to give myriad benefit to body. Uplift your spirits and renew yourself with this aromatic scent known to strengthen the immune system, restore energy and calm the nervous system. 

Juenevie Signature Coconut Exfoliant (90 minutes)
Indulge in the sweet scentsation of Juenevie Signature Coconut Exfoliant sourced from Philippine Coconuts  with the blend of sugar beads to moisturize and seal in the organic goodness 

Juenevie Warm Goat Milk Exfoliant (90 minutes)
This rich comforting Goat milk exfoliant is a favorite among our clients. This aromatic blend combines goat milk and essences. This unique blend produces warmth upon skin contact, it assists your skin in absorbing the goat milk goodness while sloughing away unwanted skin cells.  

Juenevie Signature Sampaguita Exfoliant (90 minutes)
The Divine mixture of the Juenevie Signature Sampaguita Exfoliant is a journey to the senses.  This sensual soothing blend of Philippine’s National flower.

JUENEVIE MASSAGE COLLECTION 

Juenevie Signature Massage (10-Culture Touch Massage) (60 mins)
Indulge in the majestic calm of the Juenevie Signature Massage, a unique combination of Ten Massages in one, from all over the world. Combined with your choice of exclusive Juenevie Essential Oils we bring you to the pinnacle of massage indulgence. 

Four Hands Mandara Massage (75 mins)
The Juenevie Four Hands Mandara Massage involves ancient oiled synchronized techniques using effleurage pressure and stretching giving twofold the relaxation. 

Juenevie Aromatherapy Massage (60 mins)
The Juenevie Aromatherapy Massage gives you an array of Twenty (20) choices of the following essential blends giving you the liberty to choose (1 ) or (2) scents we shall combine for your treatment booking:

Rose Oil
Lemon Oil
Sampaguita Oil
Eucalyptus Oil
Peppermint Oil
Lemongrass Oil
Orange Oil
Lily of the Valley
Ginger Oil 
Rosemary Oil
Gernaium Oil
Citronella Oil
Bergamot Oil
Patchouli Oil
Cinnamon Oils 
Vetiver Oil
 JasmineOil
Cedarwood Oil
Ylang Ylang Oil
Tea Tree Oil

Juenevie Thai Massage (60 minutes)
Origins of Thai Massage involve stretching and deep massage which is performed on the floor. 

Juenevie Balinese Massage (60 minutes)
This indulgent Balinese Massage is known to be a ritual before weddings. Escape this world and renew your mind with Juenevie Balinese Massage that is the blend of aromatherapy essential oils and acupressure bringing you into a deep state of sleep, mental and physical well-being. 

Juenevie 80 Sun Stone Therapy (90 minutes)
Juenevie Sun Stone Therapy includes 80 Basalt stones which are heated delivering relief as it is positioned in various parts of the body. This healing stone ritual relaxes tensed muscles and thereafter the body is luxuriously lathered with Juenevie essential oils in a journey through the Juenevie Aromatherapy massage leaving you renewed and invigorated.

Enjoy  Juenevie Massages with Exclusive range of Juenevie Massage Oils: 

  • Juenevie Verbena
  • Juenevie Coconut
  • Juenevie Bergamot
  • Juenevie Elemi
  • Juenevie Mandarin Orange
  • Juenevie Patchouli 
  • Juenevie Jasmine
  • Juenevie Vanilla
  • Juenevie Ylang Ylang
  • Juenevie Lavender

Ultimate Relaxation Package (120 minutes)
Begin with an aromatic journey with Body Brushing followed by luxurious Sampaguita Body Exfoliant, proceed with Juenevie Aromatherapy Massage and Juenevie Lifting Facial Therapy

Red Romance Bliss for Two: (240 minutes) 
Begin with an aromatic journey with invigorating Body Brushing followed by luxurious Sampaguita Body Exfoliant, proceed with Juenevie Aromatherapy Massage and finish off with Juenevie Facial Light Therapy, Facial Crystal Healing .  

Juenevie Pre-Cocktail Brilliance Package (120 minutes)
To look younger and relaxed radiating a must-look glow before a social celebration or gathering, indulge in the Juenevie Pre-cocktail Brilliance Package.  Starting with the Juenevie Aromatic Coconut Body Exfoliant emerge a different skin within and seal in suppleness with soothing moisturizers derived from our exfoliant blend and Aromatherapy Massage. We journey towards the Juenevie Lifting Facial Massage to rescue dry tired skin finishing with a soothing Indian Ayurvedic Head Massage.  Kindly book your schedule at least 24 hours before the treatment.

Juenevie  After-Cocktail Rejuvenation Package (120 minutes)
Weary and tired from an event, Juenevie offers the After-Cocktail Rejuvenation Package. We take you to the Welcoming Foot Ritual of Juenevie to soothe tired legs and feet. We proceed with the Lymphatic Drainage Massage to rid the body of toxins from your after party with a concentration on your desired area. We then finish with a light anti-aging facial preparing your body for regeneration and a restful night’s sleep. 

JUENEVIE FOR MEN

Executive Anti-aging Facial Treatment for Men (60 minutes)
Using Juenevie’s special anti-aging line for men, this corrective treatment repairs fine lines and is designed to smooth wrinkles, firm the skin and induce elasticity. The combination of Juenevie Light Therapy and using luxurious mineral-based compounds rich in calcium, magnesium and potassium this treatment gives your face the rest and opulence it deserves.  

Juenevie After Sports Massage for Men [Sports MassageTherapy] (60 minutes)
This after sports treatments is a perfect way to end your work-out session. This invigorating massage is designed to soothe muscle stress and aid sporting injury and compliments post activity work-out.  This is a perfect way to finish an exercise for professional sportspeople or even a mild physical activity such as brisk-walking. 
Juenevie After Office Massage for Men [Combination Massage Therapy] (90 minutes)
The Juenevie after Office Treatment for Men is the perfect complement to end the day. The warming benefits of heated lava stones woven into the sequences of the Juenevie Signature Massage are a perfect way to end your evening. We proceed to light anti-aging facial rejuvenation and crystal therapy resulting into positively rebalanced body energies and ensure a deep mental relaxation.

Juenevie After Travel Massage for Men [Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and Indian Head Massage] (75 minutes)
This gentle and specialized form of massage stimulates the lymphatic system aiding the removal of bodily toxins by using light circular motions, synchronized strokes and effleurage. This massage restores the body’s health by strengthening your immune system and renewing your body from biological toxicants.

*All products used are AHAVA that are marine-based ingredients and are PARABEN free. 

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

PROACTIV Solution - Your Solution For Acne


I'm pretty sure all of you (or at least most of you) are aware of what Proactiv is. The brand has been around for years now. I distinctly remember watching their TVC, with Jessica Simpson as their ambassador. I was still a teenager then. I got to try their facial wash when my friend in college lent me hers 'cause I forgot my facial cleanser (it was our retreat). I distinctly remember how my skin felt and how it somehow lessened my oiliness while using it for 3 days. My skin didn't feel dry or tight, unlike what most acne-fighting products I've used did on my skin. Unfortunately back then, I couldn't afford them because the set was quite pricey (for a student).

Now years later, Proactiv is still one of the best acne-fighting products available in the market. My friend in college is still using their products (she's now in Canada, btw) and one of my best friends now swear by them.



The PROACTIV Solution is composed of 3 easy steps:

Step 1: Wash your face with Proactiv Renewing Cleanser

This cleanses and gently exfoliates with tiny, non-abrasive round polyethylene beads to remove dirt and excess oil, and dead skin cells that clog pores. It's mild concentration (2.5%) of advanced microcrystal prescription-grade benzoyl peroxide kills acne-causing bacteria, while chamomile extract and other soothing ingredients help keep skin balanced and hydrated.

Step 2: Use Proactiv Revtalizing Toner

This refreshing alcohol-free toner helps remove impurities and excess oil so your skin looks and feels clean, soft and refershed - not tight and dried out. Soothing botanical agents gently balance your skin tone.

Step 3: Apply Proactiv Repairing Treatment

The repairing acne treatment is a feather-light medicated treatment that gets deep into clogged pores faster but is designed to be gentler on the skin. It's an oil-free formula that's safe for your entire face.


FREE Refining Mask

This mask is formulated with sulfur, a proven-acne fighting ingredient that reaches deep into poes where blemishes begin.

Did you know that Proactiv is FDA registered as a safe over-the-counter anti-acne product? Yep, you don't have to get a prescription from your doctor to try them. They are that safe.

They also have a Money Back Guarantee! Details about this is found at the bottom of the Proactiv box.

I'm sure they're available in Watson's and in the Beauty Section of The SM Store. I also saw their kiosks in TriNoma Mall (2nd floor) and in The New Glorietta Mall (ground floor). I heard they also have one in Marquee Mall (ground floor). Of course, if those places are inconveniently located for you, you can always purchase online. If you'll ask me, their Door-to-door delivery hotline 729-2222 is the best option. ;)

It's never too late to start fighting those unwanted and insecurity-causing zits. I don't think acne targets an age; though teenagers are more prone to it, adults like myself is definitely not immune from it. I always get them, especially at that time of the month or whenever I eat shellfish. The stressful lifestyle of this generation isn't helping either. So why not try Proactiv and save yourself from pimples? :)

For more information, like their Facebook Page or visit their website

How To Find The Best Eyelash Growth Product For You


I think the main reason why blogs / forums are regarded with high importance nowadays is that people use them as reference if they should buy a certain product or even what products to buy. With all the products available in the market nowadays, the choices can get pretty overwhelming.

It's the same thing with eyelash growth products. There are a lot of them today, both high-end and the more affordable ones. But how will we know which is the right one for us? Well maybe this website can help: http://www.eyelashgrowthproductreviews.net/.



This website is packed with reviews of different eyelash growth products. I was eyeing on Olay's for weeks now, but after reading the review there (and in other websites), my interest simmered down.

So if you're thinking of buying an eyelash growth product, I suggest you check out http://www.eyelashgrowthproductreviews.net/ first and read the reviews. 

Virginia Olsen Eyeshadow Brush - Review and Photos

Makeup really is more than vanity for me. It's a therapy, a form of self-expression, its an outlet for creativity.

I've been wearing neutral (to none at all) eyes and bold lips for so long now, but I actually started with playing up my eyes. I have lots of eyeshadow palettes from both drugstore and high-end brands it became an addiction.

I loved wearing dark to eye-popping bright colors, until my makeup routine got slimmer. Okay I admit, I got lazy. I've been choosing extra snooze over doing my eye makeup everyday. But after doing some spring cleaning, I just had to play around some of the shadows I haven't even touched yet. I only just rediscovered this gorgeous vegan eyeshadow brush from Virginia Olsen, so I thought I'd use it. Didn't stop using it since then. :)

Virginia Olsen Eyeshadow Brush is a vegan and cruelty-free brush, made from sustainable materials. It picks up powder and cream shadows well, though I think it works best with the latter. It won't irritate even the sensitive skin around the eyes because its sooo soft; it doesn't scratch! Its pretty easy to clean, and unlike my Eco Tools brushes (with the red hair), it doesn't bleed any color when I wash it. My only woe with this brush is that its not as fluffy as my other shading brush (so I can't use it for blending). I hope they'll come out with travel-sized brushes too!

Virginia Olsen Eyeshadow Brush





PROS: soft and gentle even on my sensitive lids, works on powder and cream shadows, easy to clean, affordable, locally available, vegan

CONS: I wish it comes in travel size also. It's a bit long to fit in my kikay kit


VERDICT:

  I will definitely repurchase!



Where To Buy:
Virginia Olsen Eyeshadow Brush
Virginia Olsen Facebook Page, P300

Cheap Thrills: Paganini x OMG x Glamworks

Hey there! :)

I have another "cheap thrills" post for you! Basically, this kind of post is all about awesome products that costs P100 or is worth less than P100  (ex. "Buy 1 Take 1 for P120", which means its P60 each). Bear with me guys, its my post anyway. Please? Hehe. ;)


Left to right: Paganini Collection makeup sponges (P49.75 per pack), OMG Oh my Golly nail color in Bahama Blue (P17.75), and Glamworks Make Up Remover Cleansing Wipes (Buy 1 Take 1 for P49).

Makeup sponges are usually looked over in my world. Once I throw out the dirty sponge from the compact, I always forget to buy a new one. That's probably the reason I've never hit pan on my powder foundation.

Everyone knows I can't do my own nails. No, I don't trust myself in cleaning my own nails. Hahaha! But I really love how modern and edgy this shade is. It's almost black, but the blue shade peeks through.

I've been using the makeup wipes for 2 weeks now, and I must say.. Not bad! I don't recommend it for eye makeup and the super long wearing matte lip products.

Everything was bought in Landmark, except Glamworks (from Watson's).

Sunday, June 2, 2013

SM City Lucena: Pasayahan Festival with Kapuso Stars

Pasayahan Festival is an event in Lucena wherein both locals and tourists celebrate the city's culture and unity. From small to big businesses, doesn't matter if you're an average employee or a business owner, the rich and the not-so rich, everyone is entitled to enjoy this event.

Last March 28, a gorgeous parade from the city central until SM City Lucena was held. Different local units and busineses had their floats, dance group and even Carnival Queens graced the streets.













For more photos, click here.


After the parade and awarding, everyone was invited to watch Kapuso Stars in the SM City Lucena Event Center.




Stars of the show "Home Sweet Home" and Dingdong Dantes entertained the audience with song and dance numers.









This was my first "Pasayahan Sa Lucena" experience. It was extra special because I also experienced "Pasayahan Sa SM Lucena". I know a lot of people would say that visiting SM Supermalls outside metro Manila is pointless because we have a lot of them here already. But really, that's the whole point of it.

SM Supermalls is undeniably a part of our culture already. It's a familiar place. Somehow, even when you're in an SM somewhere far from your home, it makes you feel at home because of the same ambiance it brings. I can personally vouch for this because that's how I felt when I was in SM City Lucena. It was as if I was just in my neighbors SM City San Lazaro and SM City Manila. Somehow, I felt rigjt at home even when I was miles away.

I would like to thank SM City Lucena for inviting me to celebrate and experience the "Pasayahan Festival". Thank you for making us feel right at home. I would also like to congratulate you for the very successful "Pasayahan Sa SM Lucena". :)

For more photos, click here.


SM City Lucena is located in Maharlika Highway corner Dalahican Road, Brgy. Red-V, 4301 Lucena City, Philippines

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