Thank you....thank you... Angels

**video taken from Go Shorty,
thank you for making such wonderful video
that touches our hearts

Dear Friends:

Let me tell you a story. A non-beauty related one.

Everyone probably knew about the Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) that hit our country hard last September 26th. I took action by helping out our dear friends who weren't as lucky as I am, people who lost their homes or worst, even loved ones. My help was small --- old clothes, water, food ...

When I told this story to my dear friend online (a friend whom I met because of blogging), and shared some a video via twitter on what really happened on that fateful day... it was just my way of sharing what's happening on our side of the world and it's just a way for me to relieve the stress that's going on in my life too....

The dear angel said: "We will help, I'll get back to you next week".

I forgot about it... went on with my usual stressful day...
When I opened my mail, I got a message saying:

"Please check your paypal account"

Seriously, I've got the help from people whom I haven't met personally, but only through blogging. Now, who says beauty blogging is superficial? I am seriously touched... and with the generous amount...it says....

"Hope it comes useful to help your community"

I am seriously in tears. These are the group of people who took the effort to come together, to collect donations just to help other people, yes, not even their own countrymen...they are seriously angels...

On behalf of the victims from the Typhoon, I want to say THANK YOU so much from the bottom of our hearts, for the food, the water, the blankets that I can purchase with the amount received.

To the Group of Angels, I know all of you would like to keep this confidential and I respect the request, but I've said it before and I'll say it again...THANK YOU for answering the prayers of my countrymen. I will be purchasing more necessities for the victims. I assure you, the amount I received will be going to the rightful places! I will keep you girls informed!

GOD BLESS your kind hearts!
You girls know who you are!
*hugs*

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
Stay positive!

Askmewhats Reviews: Paul & Joe Protective Foundation Primer UV

I had this P&J Protective Foundation Primer UV for the longest time, I just didn't have the chance to review this as true to what Gracie, my dear friend said, I am a primer lover, so I have loads of primers to try daily! It is quite difficult to stick to one! lol But I guess after several usage, now is the right time.

I've always been a P&J brand lover as it really works for my type of skin, sensitive, dry and just plain weird! lol Do you think I'll rave about this product as much as I've raved the Protective Dual Powder foundation? Read on!

Paul & Joe Protective Foundation Primer UV says ---

Paul & Joe Protective Foundation Primer UV gives a cool, sensuous finish and enhances the natural beauty of your skin tone without any chalky or cakey texture. Holds tightly to the skin and is super long-lasting. A makeup base that shields against the damaging UV rays of spring and summer.

size: 26.9ml

made in : Japan

Benefits are:

• No cakey texture. Gives cool, sensuous skin.
• Applies smoothly and is super long-lasting.
• Protects the skin from UV rays.
• Supple makeup layer lasts all day.
  

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 3.0%, Titanium Dioxide 5.9%, Zinc Oxide 8.1%
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cyclomethicone, Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Isothidecyl Isononanoate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Water, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Bht. Butylene Glycol, Cellulose, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Peg/Ppg-19/19 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polysorbate 80, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearic Acid, Methylparaben, Fragrance (Parfum), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Mica, Ultramarines (Ci 77007)

AMW says ---

Pros

• has SPF and it's just not regular SPF, it's SPF 40 baby!
• non-drying
• For scent lovers: this has a hint of flowery scent
  
• thicker in consistency as compared to the previous primers P&J came out with
  
• skin felt moisturized all day
• cute simple packaging, easily to take along

• gives out a nice dewy glow
• for dry skin: I can use cream or powder foundation without the flakiness
• no heavy feel
• no silicon feel, felt just like regular sunscreen
  

Cons

• not the bad-ass oil controlling primer as you've expected
• for super oily skin: you may need to retouch
• I am not a fan of flowery smell for primers, so it's a no no for me, I'd rather have the citrus-y scent that P&J skincare has
  
• if you're into matte looking skin, this is not the one, this primer gives out a bit of glow
• does not fill in lines like other primers
  

Overall

This makes our makeup routine quicker. This acts both my Primer and Sun Screen. I love that I don't need to pile on products to get the result of 2! Again, I am just not a fan of fragrance/scents for my primers, I'd rather have them just a tiny bit, as the scent stays til half a day! or maybe it's just my nose?

Overall, this works well for dry-skinned, mature skin. I love that this primer is non silicon base and it makes my foundation application easier. I have tried this primer to my "oily" friends and so far, it still works good but not as great as the Smashbox Photo Finish Light.


Tips

• I prefer to use clean fingertip to apply all over the face
• making sure the product absorbs to the skin before you go to foundation application
• if you will be taking a lot of photos, try not to use this as this contains high SPF which makes your skin glowy on photos (or oily to some)
• a little definitely goes a long way, try using a small pea size first and increase as needed.
• do checkout sales every now and then
  

Will I repurchase?

Yes, if they're on sale :)

Where to purchase and how much?

At P&J Rustan's, Makati for Php1,650 (approx $34.00)

A close up on the cute box

Size comparison with
Smashbox Photo Finish Light



Light Beigey Pink shade
L- no flash R- With flash




See the shine it gives on photo?



But this can be fixed with a pat of powder
I've used P&J Dual Powder Foundation

This isn't as expensive as compared to other primers available in the market as this is a 2-in-1 product. And 1 tube will last me months as I don't need to use too much. I know a lot of my dear friends have tried this and loved this. Share me your thoughts! :)

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Estee Lauder Companies' 2009 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

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The Estee Lauder Companies’2009 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Kicks Off its World Pink. World Without Breast Cancer.Wear a Pink Ribbon. Make a Difference. Campaign, Uniting 9 Beauty Brands – Estee Lauder, Clinique, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Aramis, DKNY, Sean John, Lab Series and Tommy Hilfiger

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Breast cancer knows no barriers and does not discriminate. It does not care about the color of your skin, the country you live in, or whether you are young or old.

Paul & Joe's Autumn 2009 Collection

**photo from P&J

Dear Philippine Readers:

Our dear friends from Paul & Joe are inviting all of us for the Paul & Joe's Autumn 09 Collection. There will be mini makeovers c/o their in-house artists, raffle prizes, gifts for everyone and food as well! Items that will be launched are on photo below.

**photo from P&J

When: Oct 7, 2009 (4:00-6:00pm)
Where: 1st Level, Beauty Source Workshop Area, Rustan's Makati

Are you coming?
I may, if I did and you see me
say HI :)

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Askmewhats Reviews: Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes

Happy "rawwrrr" Tuesday! Women are fierce, and I'm glad one company came out with a fierce-looking mascara to represent the modern women! Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes Mascara! Came with a lovely zebra print and... *gasp* in PINK!!! *even more gasp* Hot Shiny Pink!

Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes says ---

Every successful huntress knows that her eyes are her most powerful weapon. Sure the mane helps attract attention and the talons assist in pinning him down, but it's her stop-him-in-his-tracks gaze that hypnotizes her prety and keeps him captive.

Turning plain lovely eyes into drop-dead gorgeous eyes, Maybelline New York has developed the Volum'Express Hyper Curl Cat Eyes Waterproof Mascara.

Evoking the dramatic intensity of a feline gaze with its dramatic visual impact, and the swiftness of a big cat's sinuous moves in its ease of application, Volum' Express Hyper Curl Cat Eyes Waterproof Mascara is the purr-fect mascara for the fiercely sexy woman.

Think of it as brush on ammunition for the femme fatale. it's so daring it's dangerous.

AMW says ---

Pros

• I love the wand, never touches the skin around my eyes
• thickens my lashes
  
• waterproof, held on for the whole day
• again, waterproof, seriously, I've shed tears and this held on!
  
• inexpensive
• wonderful and cute packaging

Cons

• if you're looking for lengthening, this does not lengthen
• if you don't like your lashes to clump close together, this is not for you, make sure to have a lash comb handy though :)
• if you applied too much, the lashes will turn out crunchy, so be careful not to over apply
  

Overall

I can't help but reach out for this mascara because I seriously love the applicator. It's GENIUS! I don't have mascara accidents with this brush and its easier for me to apply mascara on my lower lashes. Seriously, I almost don't have any lower lashes but with this applicator, it's easier to apply mascara for my lower lashes, but of course, with the help of business card to keep myself from messing up.

If you hate mascara application and you're starting up to collect, this is a great start! I believe if you're born with long lashes, this is better as it gives the volume and the "oomph". If you have short and almost "next to nothing" lashes, I use a lengthening mascara first then use this for 2nd coat to volumize or "clump" it close together. Smart eh?


Tips

From Maybelline

From AMW

• just like my dear friend PB, I will definitely keep this brush comb!
• use the business card method to keep your lid safe from the mascara
• use 2 types of mascara to fulfill your eyelash requirements! :)
• do clean your lashes well before you go to sleep, eye allergies are no-no!
  

Will I repurchase?

I'd love to try other mascaras, there's just so many coming out!

Where to purchase and how much?

At local Maybelline counters for Php495.00 (approx $10.00)

Close up on the Mascara I own
Name: Feline Black (so cute!)



Looks like a toothbrush! :D
Close up on the mascara wand


Here's my lashes with 2 coats of
Volum' Express Cat Eyes



Here's an example of my lashes
with 3 coats of Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes

I believe a lot of beauty enthusiasts have purchased and tried this mascara. A lot of raves and rants but in my dictionary, this is ok. Not the greatest mascara I've tried but not the worst. Hats off to Maybelline for the wonderful eye-catchy packaging and bravo for the wonderful applicator. But Maybelline is Maybelline, I'm not surprised they can always come up with good mascaras! I'm sure they've got more cooking up in their sleeves!

Have you tried Volum' Express Cat Eyes?
Love It? Hate it? Want it?
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

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