The Paul & Joe Protective Foundation Collection Launch

I am seriously a P&J addict, and this is not a good addiction!
You know why? P&J is honestly very expensive!

But don't get me wrong, I am buying what I know works for me and works for most of the people I put make-up on. I swear on Paul & Joe foundations as they are indeed made for Asian Skin.
I have used their Creamy Foundation to the Moisturizing Cream Compact Foundation to their Powder Foundation and I love them all! They have coverage but you looked so fresh and natural afterwards. I can't seem to stop saying good stuffs about them.

When they messaged me regarding this launch/event, my hubby knew how much I wanted to stock on their foundies so he drove me all the way to Rustan's Makati for this event. The event started at 4PM but we were late, due to traffic and it took us almost 30 minutes to look for a parking space! Anyways, I am still happy I was there and nice to see the lovely Brand Manager of P&J Raizelle and the lovely staffs of P&J who made me feel at home! I wish I have the whole P&J counter at HOME! *wish wish wish*

We have tables, we have mini cupcakes served and we have the new P&J Protective Foundation and Primer on the table for people to test on. What I love about this new collection is that it has more moisturizing properties and they still have sunscreen!

We had this BINGO game, Ms. Raizelle (the one in Pink) was the one who hosted the game.
I ALMOST won!!! Darn! I didn't !!!! lol

** on the side note, those who want to see my hair? LOL
that's me in green nearest to the camera

Let me show you my super mini haul!
Like I said, I am focused on buying what I need
as I still have whatever I bought from P&J from the past.
Here's my mini haul (yes, I am a good girl, I stopped myself from buying a lot!)


** L-R Eau de Toilette (Freebie)
P&J Dual Foundation UV Php2,150.00 (approx $49.00)
P&J Protective Foundation Primer UV Php1,650.00 (approx $38.00)

They also gave us discount coupons for us to have some freebies/discounts when we return

After shopping, I had to have something to drink! lol It's been sometime since I last had a shake. I ordered Mango, Banana and Apple shake from the Juice Avenue.
Look at what's written on the cup, so cute!

**Yup, I'm wearing the new P&J Protective Foundation! I love it!

I swear on P&J foundation
I also love my MAC Studio Fix
What's your HG foundation?
Happy weekend!

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Pinkbox Hair Clip Sale!

It is a very tiring and challenging week for me and I'm dead tired and I just can't believe it! I'm happy it's FINALLY weekend!!! I can't wait to sleep in, I can't wait to spend time with my hubby and family.. I can't believe to play with my make-up again and probably......buy more make-up? LOL

Here's a mini haul I did. As seen in my previous post, I am into hair accessories and i was just walking around the mall and I saw Pinkbox is having a sale on some of their hair clips...you wanna know how much????

5 clips for Php 100.00!!!! (approx $2.50)

Note: they are in a huge container and you have to really dig in and look for some great looking one....I call this...TREASURE HUNTING!

Yeah yeah, it probably looks childish on me, but I don't care! I love it, I'm happy with it, I am USING IT! I will be sharing some of this to my neighbor as well, the kids are lovely and they love cute stuffs <--- Just like me That's what I call "SHARING YOUR HAPPINESS"

Go on, share some happiness too!
Doesn't have to be material stuffs...
Start SMILING right NOW :D
Have a great weekend everyone!
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz............

Paul & Joe Event on June 28 and 29

**photo of the old P&J Dual Foundation Powder

I got a text message from Paul & Joe

"We would like to invite you on June 28th and 29th 4:00pm for the launching of our new Protective Dual powder Foundation and Primer with SPF40. Please bring your other brand of foundation to compare the difference with the P&J's newest foundation"

"There will be some gift certificates to be sold at discounted price consumable only for the date of purchase and all gift certificates are limited. Some limited offer of freebies as well for those 2 days!"

I will be bringing my MAC Studio Fix Powder foundation to see the difference
I wonder if their packaging will still be the same?
I will be there! I am too nosy! LOL
See me? Don't forget to smile and say "Hi"!

Shu Uemura VS Fanny Serrano Eyelash Curler

I know a lot of comparisons has been done between Shu Uemura and Shiseido...
I never owned a Shiseido lash curler
I've had my fair share of plastic lash curlers, really cheap lash curlers etc...
Since I'm a die-hard magazine reader, I've read 2 years ago on the Cosmopolitan yearly award on the Splurge vs. Save portion and there I've seen the Fanny Serrano Eyelash curler won the Cosmo award as a good Dupe for the Shu Uemura curler.
Considering it's price, for less than Php200.00! (approx $4.00) compared to Shu's Php1,000 (approx $22.00), I'm definitely giving this a try!

So here's my head to head comparison of the expensive vs. the cheap! :)

(again, this is just my opinion, feel free to comment)

Side by side, you can see that the Shu Uemura curler is a bit bigger, in terms of the arm, the head, but as you can see, the FS curler looks like a medium sized version of the Shu.

Check out the head, they both have the brand name written/carved. The Shu curler is wider and bigger while the FS curler is a bit more curved.

The FS curler being more curved, it is a li'l bit difficult to reach the short lashes that I have. (Just a teeny bit difficult)

Top view, again as stated, the Shu is wider compared to the FS, but the foam used, well in my opinion, they are "almost" identical, same black, same silicon pad "feeling" !

And here's a close up shot on the "arm/latch".

The Shu Uemura Curler ---

Pros

• does its job in curling my lashes
• easy to reach the "hard to reach" part
• fits my eye

Cons

• pinches my left eye
• expensive
• can change pad upto 2x and you have to buy a new one

The Fanny Serrano Eyelash Curler ---

Pros

• can easily buy the refill, can use the curler longer (can be lifetime if you take care of this)
• the refills can be purchased in all beauty stores for a pack of 3 for less than Php100 (approx $3.00)
• very affordable
• does its job in curling my lashes
  

Cons

• pinches my left eye (same with Shu, even Shiseido! I borrowed from my friend)
• that's all! I can't find any con for now

Overall?

To be honest, both curlers work for me! I find that when I curl my left eye, both eyelash curler pinches my eye so i have to use my finger to "LIFT" my left eye manually as I think I have extra skin on my left eye or something.

If you are on a budget, the FS is A-OK. If you have the extra moolah! then go for the Shu. Both works for me, I alternate in using them so that my Shu doesn't get too "molested" LOL <--- what a term! I am not sure if FS is available for our international readers, it's definitely available in all beauty shops in the Philippines. Fanny Serrano by the way is a name of a famous make-up artist here in the Philippines. He's got a whole range of good cosmetics that are affordable and of good quality! :)

Have you curled your lashes lately?
Do you think curling your lashes makes a huge difference to your overall look?

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Askmewhats Reviews: Changpo Magic Straight Treatment

Changpo, have I ever told you that I love you?
Yeah, I did, I think I told you I love you as a Shampoo and a Conditioner
But now, I'm loving you as a treatment!
Do I have to use your whole line?
Well I guess I am!
Have I told you that you smell so good?
I did?
Well, I'm telling you once again,

Gee...you make my hair smells terrific!

** Available at The Face Shop for Php355 (approx $8.00)

Askmewhats Says ---

A little bit of background on my hair, my hair was rebonded a couple of years ago, and it's not super wavy but it's not naturally straight as well. As you know, when your locks are growing, the natural texture of your hair will show up which ain't good to look at. Weekly treatments are super important for me. Since the Changpo Magic Straight Shampoo and Conditioner worked so well on me (so well that I am finishing up my 3rd combo), I've thought about buying this treatment for some time now. I gave in! After I finished up my Lux Treatment.

Again, these are my personal opinion, a certain product could work on me but not to everyone! :)

Pros

• Very rich and creamy in texture
• Smells so good
• the softness stays for 4 days now, and still counting
• it indeed flattened my hair (not the limpy kind)

Cons
I don't see much cons for now, the only concern is that, with me using this 3x a week, with my long hair, I'm just not sure if it would last a month! LOL


Tips

• apply 2x a week for normal hair, apply 3x a week for dry damaged hair
• the instruction says leave it for 3-5 minutes, i leave it around 10minutes!
• use a shower cap, scrub your body, sing, dance while waiting for the time OR if you can't wait...
• just towel dry your hair, put this treatment on, use a shower cap and just do your house chores! You don't have to stay inside the shower right? Not unless you need to clean the toilette? *winks*
• concentrate on the roots and also the ends of your hair! <--- driest and oldest part of your hair.

Will I repurchase?

Yes! Of course! I am planning to stock!

Want to see my old post regarding The Face Shop's
Changpo Magic Straight Shampoo and Conditioner?
Easy...
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