Giveaway Winner announcement + Haul

Hello! I'm so sorry for the delay in announcing the winner of the giveaway. I have been busy! >_<

Without further ado...

Congratulations sis! :D I will send the prize as soon as I can. Please email me your shipping details.

If you did not win this time please don't be discouraged. I will have another giveaway soon for my birthday. :) I hope you ladies can join again. 

For the most part, I have been good and haven't been hauling as much. I bought the eyelashes and masks from wehaveit43. The lipstick palette was given to me as a freebie. YAY! :D

I have an excuse for buying the other 2 lippies too. My lips have been chapping really bad so I picked up the Lip Glow. Plus, I was getting tired of Red and nude lipsticks so I picked up a Pink one.

- KOJI Dolly Wink False Eyelashes No. 2
- SexyLook Hello Kitty Moisturizing Pink Sakura Double Lifting Mask (pink)
- SexyLook Hello Kitty Moisturizing Firming Red Wine Double Lifting Masks (purple)
- Missha M Lip Palette 4 Colors
- Dior Addict Lip Glow
-  Paul & Joe Lipstick M in 001 The City

Cutest iPhone 4 Cases + Sephora Haul

Hello! I just wanted to show everyone some items I have acquired. First off are these two very cute iPhone 4 cases. I'm not sure if these are original but these did come neatly packaged in a box with other accessories. Both are made from silicone and are quite easy to use.

Front and Back view.

Isn't it cute?

Please do not scroll down if you do not like seeing haul posts. Some friends have requested that I post what I got so here I am complying with the request.

I got 3 small paper backs filled with goodies. :3 I asked a friend from the States to buy some things for me. I will not be using everything you see below. I have decided to give some to my sisters and some friends. Diane suggested a blog giveaway. So let's see, shall we?

My haul. :)

So much for not buying more blushes. I miserably fail! x( I wanted Bella Bamba but I was told it was not in stock. Because I have bought so much lately I will try my best not to buy anything till Christmas.

List of items:

1. Benefit The POREfessional
2. Benefit Stay Don't Stray
3. Benefit Ooh la Lift
4. Caudalie  Instant Foaming Cleanser
5. Caudalie Lip Conditioner

6. Benefit Erase Paste in No. 2 Medium

7. Benefit Posietint
8. Benefit Highbeam
9. Benefit Benetint
10. Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream
11. Caudalie Beauty Elixir
12. Benefit feelin' Cheeky
13. Benefit Dandelion
14. Benefit Bad Gal Lash mascara

Have a great week guys and gals! :)


Have you bought anything lately?

(Mini) Haul + Update on upcoming posts :)

I shall call this a mini haul because the items I got does not comprise 1/4 of what my mom did. (Yes, I'm trying to justify that I didn't hoard.) Below is a picture of the items I picked up while I was waiting for my mom while she shopped.

-MAC full lash curler

-The other whale pouch from Paul & Joe which I got as a GWP because my mom bought stuff from them. ( I have the 2 whale pouches now! glee~)

- Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks in 6 Powder Pink

- Paul & Joe Protective Fluid Foundation N in 30

- Paul & Joe Eye Color B in 003 Tranquility

- NARS Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer 

- earrings from Accessorize

I think I did a good job on not hauling things I did not need. If you think I failed you should see what my mom and the little Liger my little sister got for themselves. LOL! x)

Reviews, pictures and swatches will be posted some other time. :)  Let me know if there's a product that you would want to see a review on so I can prioritize.

Had lunch at Pepper Lunch(Edited! Sorry I don't know why I typed Pepper Steak LOL!). The babies (my sisters) love to eat here while I find the place overrated.  It's not bad though. I'm just not fond of it. 

Paul & Joe's Marlon with my mom.

Marlon previously worked for Shiseido and remembers my mom as a hoarder  buyer who patronized their brand. LOL! x) He actually did a good job but I wasn't able to take a picture of the transformation. I just thought I should post his picture here because I keep mentioning him on my posts.

Kerastase treatment at Salon ESA on 6750.

I shall do a more detailed post on the treatment next time too. I just wanted to update everyone of what I have been up to. 

What are your plans for the weekend? Well, I hope everyone has a great weekend whatever your plans may be. :3

THE FACE SHOP nail polishes + collective haul

Everyone seems to be posting about nail polishes so I decided to pick up a few last week.

I thought this would have a hologram effect but it's just really sparkly. :/ 

Color - It's a light and sparkly plum.

PP401

Thoughts: Dries fast. Application is a breeze so overall I'd say it's a good nail polish.

BL606

Color - Ultra Blue (Yes, I remember the colors from my Art class in elementary LOL! x)

Thoughts - Dries quickly. Just one coat is enough. Application is quick and easy. 

PK110

Color - A bright pink.

Thoughts - Of three nail polishes I picked this one is my least favorite. I love the color but application is a pain. I tried to apply three coats and it got streaky. :(  Ehhhhh... =___=

I think this is self explanatory, these are the swatches coated with Etude House's Jelly Pop. :3

Collective Haul - Please note that I did not haul everything at one time. Also please don't scroll down if you're the type of person who does not like to see hauls. :/

I haven't really been buying makeup lately. I have been buying more skincare products because I want to invest in great products that I can stick to and use for a long time. 

I have also been buying tools for skincare hehe. >.<

I read somewhere that The Body Shop's face brush is a poor man's alternative to a Clairsonic so I picked it up. :3 I also got a face massager because it makes my life a lot easier.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE L'Occitane's Divine Cream! It really is divine. :D I am elevating it to Holy Grail status and hopes it doesn't run out soon because it's rather too expensive. 

I numbered and labeled everything so you can quickly find it in this list:

1. L'OReal Pure Zone - Pore Tightening & Clarifying Toner
2. L'Occitane Divine Cream
3. L'OReal UV Perfect Dermo-Expertise UV Perfect
4. MAC Charged Water - Skin Hydrating Mist
5. MAC Studio Sculpt in NC 35 (Yes, I got a shade darker than my skintone to mix with my other foundations and to share with my sister. :P )
6. Kiehl's Eye Alert
7. Kiehl's Ultimate White - Intensive Whitening Essence
8. The Body Shop - Face Brush
9. The Body Shop - Face Massager
10.Paul & Joe - Moisture Lip Treatment
11. Human <3 Nature Hydrating Face Toner
12. The Body Shop - Organic cotton Rounds
13. The Face Shop Hologram "Face & it" Repair Nail in PP401
14. The Face Shop PK110
15. The Face Shop BL606

Let me know in case you want to see reviews on any of these items. =)

What's your most recent purchase? ^__^

Paul & Joe, Kiehl's and Chanel + Majolica Majorca Price List

Hi everyone.

I have received a few queries about this on my Facebook and email so I thought I might as well try to be helpful. I know many of you are curious on Majolica Majorca's price range so I asked Miss Ina , Marketing Coordinator for the Masstige group in Luxasia (Philippines) for the list of prices. I hope you ladies find this helpful in deciding what to buy. =P

Majolica Majorca is Shiseido's sister company - the latter however, offers products that are more high end. My mother uses Shiseido and I can verily say that their products are of great quality. Nonetheless, the quality of Majolica Majorca is also very good, if not at par with Shiseido. =P Of course the uber pretty packaging is always a plus! IMO anyway. LOL!

MAJOLICA MAJORCA -OFFICIAL PRICE LIST

LIPS
      Rouge Majex 495.00
      Honey Pump Gloss Neo 295.00

FACE

      Pressed Pore Cover 895.00
      Pressed Pore Cover Refill 595.00
      Skin Remaker Pore Cover SPF18 895.00
      Skin Lingerie Pore Cover 695.00
      Cheek Customizer 495.00

EYES

      Mascara 795.00
      Jeweling Eyes ES Quad 795.00
      Majolook Trick on Powder Quad 795.00
      Majolook Eyeshadow Quad 795.00
      Eyeshadow Customize 295.00
      Jeweling Pencil 795.00
      Perfect Automatic Liner 695.00
      Brow Customize 295.00
      Eyes Reset Gel 695.00

NAILS
     Artistic Nails (Top&Base) 225.00
     Artistic Nails (Gloss&Quick Dry) 225.00
     Artistic Nails (Speedy&Glossy) 225.00
     Artistic Nails (Jewel) 225.00


ACCESSORIES
     Custom Assist (Cheek Brush) 150.00
     Custom Assist (Tip and Brush) 150.00
     Brow Customize (Holder) 225.00
     Skin Remaker Case 2 450.00
     Customize Case 1 295.00


Spring 2011 Collection
     Pressed Pore Cover 2011 895.00
     Puff de Cheek PK301 795.00
     Puff de Cheek OR302 795.00
     Puff de Cheek PK303 795.00
     Puff de Cheek 82 795.00
     Jeweling Eyes PK330 795.00
     Jeweling Eyes BR631 795.00
     Lash Extreme Fash Plus BR666 795.00
     Cream Pencil Liner BK999 595.00
     Cream Pencil Liner BR611 595.00


Summer 2011 Collection
     Aurora Tear Liner BL 595.00
     Aurora Tear Liner PK 595.00
     Majoromantica 995.00

For international readers who might be curious anything that's below 500 pesos is under $10 and 1,000 pesos is around $20 more or less. =)

I also have a mini haul for everyone...

I finally caved in and bought--

Paul and Joe's Blush in 07, Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate and Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua. 

I previously acquired a sample of Kiehl's midnight recovery concentrate and liked it. :P

My youngest sister who goes through my dresser whenever she's bored spilled it and said, "I'M JUST A BABY!!!!" DON'T GET MAD!" (She either says that or, "Duddy will give you money to buy ... DON'T GET MAD or I'll tell on you and Duddy's going to be really upset." FML.) To make the long story short - I picked up the bottle. I think it was around 2,800Php and the SA was super nice and gave me samples! <3 I wish I could remember the name of the SA because she was extremely helpful but my memory with people's names is very bad. >o<" 

One thing I really love about Kiehl's is how generous they are with samples. I have, for so many times bought so many products that failed to work and they end up unloved. At least with Kiehl's I can test their products and just pick out the ones that work for me. 

What are your recent purchases? Do share! ^___^

De-stressing.. :3 Haul - Paul & Joe, Naruko & Majolica Majorca Sugary Trap

Hi again everyone! Just another update. :3 I decided to make a quick post on my recent haul.
I will be a better blogger now - YAY! =)

Paul and Joe Philippines recently had a sale of up to 30% on selected items and 15% off on all items! :) I happened to be in the mall with my mom so I decided to pick up and try some items.

I super love Paul & Joe's packaging! ♥ :3

Paul & Joe - Moisturizing Compact Foundation in 30, 

Pearl powder in 04, Eye Gloss N in 01 and Lipstick N in 11.

Naruko - Job's Tears Whitening and Cooling Night Gelly, Narcissus Total Defense Night Repairing Dew, Marjooram and Lavander Brightening Serum, Rose Nurturing Hand Cream (sparkling formula) 15ml, Facial SPA Massage Cotton Pads.

Majolica Majorca Sugary Trap - Cream Pencil Liner in BK999 Bitter Black and BR611 Red-toned Mocha Brown, Lash Expander Frame Plus (LE) in BR666 and a very cute eyelash curler! ^_^

Items were bought from: http://wehaveit43.multiply.com/ - she always gives a generous amount of freebies! I super love her shop! ^__^

You may have noticed that I did not purchase any blush-on. :( Actually I tried and tried but all the blush colors I wanted were sold out. x( I hate it when that happens! Sigh... 

Cake Pops from Starbucks. xD

I ate all of them in one sitting YAY! :3

Update on skincare products I am using: These are the products that I am and will be using day & night. Sorry I forgot to include a picture of Etude House's Baking Powder Foam Cleanser, various face masks and the sunscreens I am currently using. x(

Andrea EyeQ's Makeup Remover Gel, L'oreal Puze Zone Toner, Skin 79 A.C. Clinic Foam Cleanser, L'Occitane Immortelle Very Precious Cream, Naruko Job's Tears Whitening and Cooling Night Gelly, Naruko Narcissus Total Defense Night Repairing Dew, Naruko Marjooram and Lavander Brightening Serum, Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist, Cure Natural Aqua Gel and Tony Moly Tomatox Brightening Mask.

- I switch facial wash/cleansers depending on my skin's needs. 

- I also layer skincare products. :3 

- I use masks every now and then.

I recently decided to invest on skincare as I am getting old. :P I am thinking of whether I should pick up Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Serum. Has anyone tried it? What are your thoughts on the product? :)

You may now request for reviews of items from this post and my other posts. Sorry I haven't gotten around to reviewing anything lately. :) My next post will be a review LOL! xD

I hope you all have a nice weekend! 

Happy International woman's day + Update + Mini haul...? :3

"Woman is a miracle of divine contradictions."
- Jules Michelet, French Historian

“since we all came from a women, got our name from a women, and our game from a women. I wonder why we take from women, why we rape our women, do we hate our women? I think its time we killed for our women, be real to our women, try to heal our women, cus if we dont we'll have a race of babies that will hate the ladies, who make the babies. And since a man can't make one he has no right to tell a women when and where to create one”

-  Tupac Shakur

Happy International woman's day ladies! =)

Update:

Mini Haul from Beauty Bar

Andrea Eye Q's Makeup Remover Gel, Canus Lait de Chevre goats milk& Philosophy's Purity made simple.

Last month I said I wouldn't buy makeup and I ended up with these.. :/

Talk about Epic Fail! I have forgotten to include some of the items too. :/ 

There are a variety of skincare, falsies and makeup items as you can see. I also got a box of Princess Lee lashes from one of my favorite sellers - http://wehaveit43.multiply.com/ . Canmake products as well as the other stuff were bought from Singapore. 

So far I am loving Nature Republic's Ice Jelly Primer in Cherry.

I ordered this from http://myworld.ebay.ph/bhappywithme/

The lip balm and the primer both have SPF. I have been buying products with spf because it's starting to get  really hot in the Philippines.

I have included links to online shops because I often get asked where I buy the products I post about. :)

I'm leaving you with a picture of my breakfast. :3

I will be posting reviews soon. Please let me know if you wish to have any of the items above reviewed. Thank you! =3

Etude House Mini Haul - Princess Jewelry Finish Pact, Welcome to Wonder Lip Land & Pink Cushiony Pouch

Etude House Philippines recently released new products. I purchased the Princess Jewelry Finish Pact and Wonder Lip Land. The Pink Cushiony Pouch is a GWP or Gift with Purchase. It will be given to you if you purchased at least 1,500Php and one Princess line product. =) Just thought I'd share my initial thoughts as well as some pictures of the products.

This is the Pink Cushiony Pouch.

 I grabbed this photo from Etude Philippine's Facebook account. 

Here's mine. Taken w/ indoor lighting no flash.

You can click the pictures if you want to see a more detailed version.
Sorry for my nails. I know I should change my nail polish! LOL! By the way it's from Etude House's upcoming Matte nail polish line. :) I ordered it from Ebay.

Princess Jewelry Finish Pact

This product has no reviews, whatsoever in the net right now. So I thought I'd share my initial thoughts on it. :p

 This is soooo pretty! :3 It really looks like something a 

princess would own. xD

 Description: Baked powder pore coverage formulated with the Princess fragrance for convenient foundation finish glow.

I super love the scent! I will buy the perfume next time. Although it actually didn't occur to me that this had a scent until my sister raved about how good it smelled! =____=

 Comes with its own brush which is neatly tucked at the side when you open the box.

 Applicator brush which I probably won't use. x) I like that it has it's own case.

 Pact opened. It comes with a plastic cover.

 Soooo pretty right? Kind of reminds me MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish

Directions: Use brush to gather and apply to face.

- I think they meant, gently swirl the brush around the product and apply to certain areas of the face such as the T-zone, on your cheekbone and on your chin.

A closer look.

When I  swatched this, it felt so grainy against my finger and I was scared to try it on my face. But the S.A. said it was really soft so I tried it, and I was quite surprised at how silky and soft it felt on my skin. :3

I would have swatched it for you, but it really won't show up because it just blends to my skin and gives it a radiant glow. It is shimmery in a way but not glittery. It actually did not emphasize my ginormous pores another reason why I bought it. :3 I have been looking for a good finishing powder for quite some time and hope that this doesn't disappoint.

I think this is meant to be used as a highlighter but I really want to use it as a finishing powder. I would say that this is more subtle than my other highlighters I have used. :3 It is supposed to be swept on certain parts of the face as provided in the instructions. 

I want to try this product before I give a full review and would also like to know whether readers would actually want to see a review haha! :D

Well, hello there pretty box! :3

The bunny is soooo in season! LOL! xD

 I just had to take another picture. :/ The box is so pretty! I'm not going to throw it away. :p

 Back

 Opened - But you actually have to open it from the side. LOL! I'm sorry I can't read Korean so I can't translate what it says.

Welcome to the wonderous lip palettes that opens endless possibilities of beautiful make-up.

I saw that on the box. You can probably understand what they meant to say. LOL! They really need to hire english translators.

 WELCOME TO WONDER LIP LAND

Lip color palette makeup kit with mirror, brush and 18 wondrous colors.

(Picture and description from Etude House's FB page)

 More pictures! This is what my palette looks like. :3

Directions: Choose desired color(s) and apply evenly to lips.

 There are 16 colours on the palette the 12 on the left are lipsticks and the 6 on the right are lip glosses. :)

 swatches taken with flash

 swatches taken without flash in indoor lighting

 As you can see from the swatches some colours are pigmented and some are sheer. I think this is because it is meant to be mixed with the other colors on the palette. These are very creamy and easy to blend. I also think that the colors are buildable. :)

I know someone will ask the price so I saved the PO yay!!! The Princess Jewelry Finish Pact is 798.00Php and the Welcome to Wonder Lip Land is also 798.00Php.

Hope this helps for those who are wondering about these products. Feel free to ask ask questions if you have any. :3

xxx,

Sugar