Askmewhats Reviews: Clinique's Moisture Surge Extra vs. Extended Thirsty Skin Relief

Happy Monday friends!:)
I will be doing a review on my Clinique's Moisture Surge EXTENDED Skin Relief Moisturizer. I will also be comparing this to the old version called Clinique Moisture Surge EXTRA Thirsty Skin Relief.

Interested? Read on...

Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief says ---

Enjoy rapid refreshment and a full 12 hours of soothing moisture with an addictive by-a-waterfall feel. Thank advanced hydration boosters and a new botonical blend that locks it in. Clinique Moisture Surge Extened Thirst Relief holds your skin's moisture in balance through stressful shifts in humidity, like steamy exteriors and interiors parched by air conditioning.

How to use:

Use daily for immediate moisture. For a midday boost, tap on over makeup. Or use as a 5-minute mask: Massage onto clean skin and blot off excess with a tissue.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• hydrating
• good for my sensitive skin, no allergies
• no breakouts
• absorbs quickly, doesn't have the oily feel, very light-weight
• I don't have dry skin for more than 8 hours! Nice...
  

Cons

• the packaging is still not the best
• if you want the extra properties: no SPF, no anti-aging, just pure moisturizing
• the product states that this can be used as mask: I can't do so, as it seeps into my skin too fast! lol Maybe my skin is just too dry. So could be CON but this doesn't act as a facial mask for me
  

Overall

Clinique's Moisture Surge Extra Thirsty Skin Relief is my HG moisturizer. That's why I panicked when I learned that they will be discontinuing this for something else. I was literally screaming : "Why would they do that?????" Well thank goodness for beauty blogs as I've read that Clinique upgraded it. They changed EXTRA to EXTENDED, not sure what's the point but I'm glad the product will still be there for me to purchase!

I had a chance to dip my hands on the Extended version when I finished up my Extra. Am I confusing you gals? lol I hope not. I was really keen on checking out the changes, the differences, everything! I found that the product works exactly the same! So I really can't tell the difference or maybe it's too early to tell.

Overall, it is still my HG moisturizer, I love it...I hope it won't change...


Tips

• use this after your usual moisturizer, as this definitely is an "add on" you don't have to apply this all over your face if you have combination skin, I sometimes use this to pat on my "dry areas" especially after make-up
• again, use a spatula instead of dipping your fingers to the whole jar and contaminate it
• if you have combination skin, pat this to the dry areas only
  

Will I repurchase?

Yes!

Where to purchase and how much?

At the Duty Free Shop in the Philippines 75ml for $45.50

Now readers are interested with the difference between the old and new formula Here's side by side comparison. I've used FULL Size for both but I always transfer them to smaller jars for hygiene

Here's how the gel looks like for the old and new formula
The new formula is more "pinkish" in color



Texture wise: the new formula is a tiny bit "thicker" than the old formula
as seen on my hand

Is there a difference with the way both products perform?

Definitely NONE! I've been using the new formula and the effect and feel are the same as the old one. I wonder what's the difference between the 2. If someone used the 2 and saw a difference, do let me know! :)

You may want to check out ---
Askmewhats revisits:
Clinique Moisture Surge Extra Thirsty Skin Relief

Weekend Food Tripping at: Wonton and a Makeover

Good morning everyone! Or good evening to some of you!!!
Weekend food tripping is a day earlier! Remember my previous post on a "not so good" experience with a Chinese Restaurant? I wanted to give the hubby a great Yang Chow Fried Rice he deserves. So we decided to have a quick lunch at Wonton Restaurant.

Wonton Restaurant serves really good Chinese food at an affordable price. What I love about them is how fast the food are served :D When you're hungry, you want everything *snaps snaps* FAST!

Let me show you what we ordered and hopefully can make you gals jealous *winks* Of course I don't intend to do that, I just know how it feels to see food shots!!! My stomach will have the mind of its own *stomach grumbles*

Shrimp Puff
Php85.00 (approx $2.00)

3 pcs of Crispy Shrimp filling served with mayonnaise
I just can't eat too many of these, these may look small but it is filling!

Yang Chow Fried Rice
Php140.00 (approx $2.80)

Finally, a good Fried Rice!
Hubby is happy, I am happy! :D

Spicy Fried Squid
Php200.00 (approx $4.00)

This is our least favorite. It's not crunchy enough,
but, hungry stomachs can't complain. It's good but not the best!

Shrimp Wanton Noodle Soup
Php160.00 (approx $3.25)

The best!!!
The reason why we always go back to Wonton restaurant
is because of this noodle soup!!!
This is the best noodle soup served with the best shrimp balls!
We enjoy this with pepper and chili Yum!!!

Wonton Restaurant has a lot of branches, I can't seem to remember all but they have one at Wilson Street and 2 restaurants at Greenhills Shopping Center :D

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I also had another client for a makeover. I am really enjoying this as I am meeting new people each time!!!

I am glad to have the chance to work for Rica, a Lawyer, who will be attending a wedding party of her colleague. (gosh!!! A lot of people getting married before the end of the year!). Rica even before make-up looks pretty, what I did is ask her skin condition first, I learned that she's got combination of dry and oily skin. Mostly dry most of the time as her skin is always in an air-conditioned room.

Here's her Before Shot

And here's her After Shot

Products Used --- (as I remembered)

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Light (on cheek areas)
Cover Girl Advanced Radiance in Buff Beige
Paul & Joe Dual Powder Foundation No. 30
UDPP
Paul & Joe Eyebrow Pencil No. 2
MAC Coquette (to fill in brows)
MAC Amber Lights
L'oreal HIP in Brown
MAC Carbon
Stila Smudgepots in Black
Paul & Joe Curly Mascara
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Liner
NARS Orgasm
Kiehl's tinted Lip balm
The Face Shop Black Label Pot Gloss in Orange

I enjoyed the makeover so much because I got the chance to meet a new friend. Thanks Rica for the trust and for the lovely time. We chatted like we're long lost friends! Hope to see you again!!!

I went shopping too!!! And I bought gifts for friends and family!!!!
I'm not done with Christmas shopping yet!
AAaaccckkkkk....pressure! lol
I have another meet-up with College friends tonight!
What's your plan? Take care

My First Coastal Scents Haul

Hey everyone!!! I can't believe I get to receive my Coastal Scents Haul in less than 2 weeks! I think it's exactly 8 days!!! This is my first time EVER to purchase from the site and I am really impressed considering I made this order on Cyber Monday , which obviously meant there's a whole lot of orders from all over the world! They didn't mess up with my order and I am really happy!

Everyone knows I'm a smart shopper, if shipping costs a whole lot! No matter how much I love the product, I wouldn't pay crazy shipping rates! So....SALES and Discounts are the perfect timing for me to shop. Why? Having a discount is like reducing your shipping fee! So, when Coastal Scents had their 25% Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale! I am definitely buying!!!

I didn't go crazy, I just bought what I want from the start :D

I love how pretty they packaged their stuffs
Wanna know what I purchased?
Read on!!!

I really do not need more brushes, but I can't say no to brushes that I don't have right?
I got really intrigued by these 3 brushes as I've read good reviews on them

L-R Pink Oval Fluff Shadow Brush,
Black Deluxe Shadow Brush and
White Angled Liner Brush

Coastal Scents are known for their affordable and wonderful Gel Liners. I planned to order all 10 but True Black is out of stock so I cannot order the whole set!!! Too bad, it is way cheaper to order the whole set and shipping as well!!!

I ended up getting only 1 CS Gel Liner to try on...

Gel Liner in Truffle

I couldn't believe how small it is! lol
I've always imagined it to be bigger
Size comparison with MAC eyeshadow



Here's how it looks like on pot
Looks like chocolate!
YUMMMMMM, I wanna eat...... *licks lips*



Here's how the color came out swatched on my hand

Very beautiful colors! And now, I am definitely lemming for MORE colors. I've checked out the site and saw that they came out with 4 more colors!!!! OH NO!!!! I hate it when I'm starting to want something ..... :( :( :(

I am actually using my CS Gel Liner in Truffle at the moment, and so far, it's working really really good!!! I will do a proper review soon!!!

Aside from the gel liners, the Silica Powder Spheres, who's known to be the perfect dupe for Makeup Forever's HD Powder, tickles my fancy. Not because I have oily skin, but I am generally born to be intrigued with something new, cheap and works! LOL

I finally got myself.....

Silica Powder Spheres 1oz - 28.35 grams

I chose not to buy too much as I want to test them out and make sure I won't be wasting my money on something that doesn't work. It came with a nice container. The container is quite big though! Because the product itself is less than half of the size of the container!

SEE?

Texture is super different




A very premature review/swatch
See the difference using such a small amount of Silica?
*click photo to enlarge



I wonder how it would look like on my face?
STAY TUNE!!!

Last but not the least, a Freebie from Coastal Scents

Tangerine Pearl Mica

So far, my first experience with the company is great!
I will definitely test them out and report back on my findings!
I will be busy today with a new client who will also be attending a wedding party!
Then, I'll be going out for a Christmas shopping.
I've got a long list! It'll be a busy day!
Take care!!! Happy Weekend everyone!

Nail Art Tutorial: "Christmas" Nails

*Finally*

A reader requested me to do a Christmas Inspired nails. It took me a bit of time to do this because I've had my nails rested for a week! And I got a bit lazy to do my nails for the past couple of days.

Anyways, I am back!!!

Since I did a Christmas Look with Reds and Greens, I will be sticking to my motiff and my Christmas Nails will go with my Christmas Make-up :)

Note: This may look crazy but just a bit of background, my work does not require me to meet face to face with clients. I do have meetings with the "Big Boss" but it's always on the phone, so he doesn't see my nails! LOL

Another Note: If you want to try this nail art but work or school does not permit you to, well you can go for more conservative colors :) Be creative and do your own mix and match :D

More Note: This tutorial can be done by anyone even if you do not have Nail Art Pens. See how much I love all of you???

Additional Note: Are you guys going to kill me? LOL Ok Ok!!! Let's start my version of "Christmas Nails"!!!!

Step 1:

Apply any base coat you have, especially for colorful polishes to keep your nails from yellowing.
Using a red and green polish (thanks to Aika for mine). Alternately apply the 2 colors to your nails. 2 Coats. Let Dry.

Step 2:

Apply any white polish (thickly) on the tip of your nails, just like you do for French Tip, but you don't have to worry on making it perfect.

Step 3:

Using any brand of Base Coat (I used local brand Caronia in this tutorial, or use any base coat as long as the texture is not too thick), lightly sweet the white colored polish towards yourself. Again, it doesn't have to be perfect. Let Dry.

It will look like this
(not perfect for sure)

Step 4:

Using any glittery polish, I used Elianto's Glitter Polish, apply it lightly with feather-y strokes OUTWARDS (opposite direction of Step 3). Let Dry.

It'll look like this
Look closer, there's a hint of "GLITTER" like snow

Step 5:

Apply a good Top Coat. (I used my newly purchased The Face Shop Top Coat)

And you're ready to go!!!

Shiana, I hope I put justice to your request :)
Everyone can do this!!! :)
Give it a try,
again it's NOT perfect but I can definitely feel the spirit of Christmas
Every time I glance at my nails! :D
Stay pretty, stay happy!

Just Got Lucky!

Just when I thought I ran out of luck until the end of the year. Surprisingly, right before the year 2008 ends, it ended with a BLING!!!

I am happy for a dear blogger friend Toma of the Makeup Masala when she finally launched her own site. She's always been generous with giveaways and contests and I've had my fair share of luck in the past and I can't ask for more.

That's why I can't believe when I got an email from her saying I won Bath & Body Lipglosses! I actually cannot remember joining anything. Well, aside from her monthly giveaways, she does give out cool beauty stuffs for people who sign in her Forum. Hmmm..you've got a great place to hang out and you get a chance to win something? Isn't that cool?

Here are my winnings! :)

Bath & Body Liplicious Double Kiss

Left: Dual - Wang Lip Shimmer
Right: 2-in-1 Lip Stain & Gloss

Here are the swatches
They're not on my lips....YET!

Thanks Masala!
I get to win stuffs I can never purchase!
This is a great early Christmas gift too :D