Happy Mother's Day, Mommies!

"Am I ready for motherhood?"
Well, I used to think I have an answer.  I told everyone I love kids and would be ready as early as 18!  (thankfully, di naman nangyari yon hahaha)  But that very moment I gave birth, I finally knew what to say when faced with that question.

"You'll never be ready."

Even with that cute cheeky, toothless smile.  You may never be ready for sleepless nights.  You will never be ready for that constant worry whenever your little angel gets sick or whenever they cry.  You will never be ready when your heart breaks into many pieces when they hurt themselves or when you have to bring them to a hospital for an emergency.  Oh God, I will never be ready for that!

On the brighter side, you will be surprised on how much UNCONDITIONAL LOVE you feel.  You will realize how much LOVE your heart can give.

Truthfully, the joys and pains of being a parent.  Especially a mom.

Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner Launch at Paul SM Aura

When you are A Beauty Blogger, you've probably came across the brand Bioderma.  And if that brand comes to mind, the next phrase would be --- Miscellar Water.  Yes, that's what Bioderma is famous for!  But after meeting several times with DMark Beauty CEO Ms. Nikki Tang, I got to learn so much about the brand and the products they offer.  Bioderma is indeed more than just a cleansing water.  Bioderma is BIOlogy at the service of DERMAtology!

Photo grabbed from Nikki Tang's IG

 BIODERMA is founded by pharamacist-biologist, thus, the brand has developed innovative approach based on dermatological biology adapted to each skin type and each cutaneous disorder.  What struck me after learning about the brand?  The fact that BIODERMA has pioneered skincare that not only corrects skin disorders, but also acts on skin's natural biological processes so skin could naturally restore itself on a daily basis.  This is one thing I learn about the brand, no other brand has offered!  

Last April 28th, was the launch of BIODERMA Sebium Pore Refiner.  Together with a small group of Beauty Bloggers, we also got up close and personal with the rest of the Sebium line.

The Body Shop Drops Of Light™ Pure Healthy Brightening Serum Review

When the 30ml worth of The Body Shop Drops Of Light™ Pure Healthy Brightening Serum was dropped on my table last month, I knew I needed something to "brighten" my skin after I finished up my Shiseido Ultimune Serum!  The Body Shop skincare products are mostly okay for me so I actually skipped doing skin patch test and went on and tested the product that same night!

Then after seeing how I actually love the product, I went ahead and did a bit of research for you.  According to The Body Shop website

The Body Shop Drops Of Light™ Pure Healthy Brightening Serum ---

Replenish and illuminate skin with this lightweight, fast‑absorbing, non‑sticky serum. It glides effortlessly to deliver efficient brightening whilst leaving skin feeling instantly supple and hydrated..After 4 weeks skin imperfections and yellowness are reduced, pores look minimised and skin looks brighter and more translucent.

Readers' Corner: On New Discoveries

One thing a lot of you don't know is that, I have an eyelid tape snucked inside my professional kit!  Why?  Well, you just don't know just don't know what clients will request next!  

I remembered one client who asked me to turn her "large almond eyes" to "Chinky-eyes".  One mature client demanded me to remove her "wrinkles" entirely.  Who says being a Makeup Artist is an easy job?  So this makeup artist has to be ready!  I'm not saying all my clients are demanding, I'm just a good 'ol "always ready Scout"!  

New discovery #1
BohkToh Eyelid Tape

Comes in Medium and Large

Php250.00 

Available at Nippon Esthetics website

These are super easy-to-use pre-cut eyelid tapes to help create "double eyelid" effect.  What I love about these is that it doesn't look too obvious as compared to regular tapes and it doesn't shine!  It has a matte finish thus applying eyeshadow on top will mask the look of tape thus giving a more natural effect!  

Tony Moly BCDation+ Review (Shade 02)

Last year, I got the try the Tony Moly BCDationAll Master SPF30 PA++ Air Light Base But Perfect, it won my heart!  And just last month, as I was having the usual fun conversation with my favorite S.A. from Lucky Chinatown branch, she highly recommended to me the newest product from BCDation line, the Tony Moly BCDation+.  I usually get swayed by "High Recommendations" but surprisingly, I managed to say "No" because I just had too many bases and the weather doesn't call for it!  

Thankfully, after shopping, I was able to grab some samples for this newest product. Thankfully, in the GWP that I got, there are 5 sachets of BCDation+ samples so I was able to test it in 5 consecutive days!  

This is how the sample looks 

Shade: 02