the SAEM Skincare - A First For Me

The SAEM is finally here in the Philippines and I was lucky enough to be part of their Grand Launch at SM AURA a couple of weeks ago.

The place was packed and as much as I would love to look into makeup products, I am more into skincare now so I went ahead and looked into their skincare range which is HUGE by the way!  They have basics, for oily skin, dry skin, combination skin and even anti-aging products.

Now let's start with the basic ---  Facial Wash

The SAEM Urban Eco Waratah Foam Cleanser

I can't find a detailed information about this product or product description as it isn't even on the SAEM Global website.  When it comes to new brands and new skincare, I always start by testing out their Cleansers because it is the easiest way for me to see if such range works for me or not.  Thankfully, this works just like most of my Foam Cleansers, it is gentle, removes excess oil, dirt without drying out my skin!  I love the light scent and I love how I don't have any negative skin reactions after using this!

I can't vouch on anything drastic for now but I'm happy with this product.

The SAEM Mervie Hydra Wrinkle Spot Solution

The highly moisturizing elasticity wrinkle spot solution provides intensive anti-wrinkle care and lifting effect by densely filling areas with wrinkles.

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face and Body Foundation Review

Since Make Up For Ever came up with their Ultra HD foundation, I've used it a lot of times on both myself and clients!  But there's one foundation from the brand that has been calling my name for attention --- the Water Blend.

Why Water Blend?  Because Scuba Diving and Underwater Shoots are the "in" thing nowadays!  I've had queries about underwater shoots so many times I knew I had to pack a "waterproof" makeup kit sooner or later!  

Since the Water Blend foundation was highly recommended by my make up artist friends, I picked one up and gave it a test so many times!  I've took a shower with this, I've washed my face with this, but the ultimate test day came when I did an underwater shoot with the Scuba Studio Team for an underwater shoot.

Make UP For Ever Water Blend

Php2,700.00

Available in all Make Up For Ever stores nationwide or ONLINE

I picked my shade Y225 and here's the swatch.

Nail Art Tutorial: Summer Romance Nails

As I was laying at night getting ready to sleep, I looked at my nails and decided to change it because I was off to an important event the next day!  

What to do at 1:00am?  A very simple nail art tutorial with polishes that dries up pretty quickly! 

Introduction, my Summer Romance Nails inspired by the Summer Romance Collection of Girlstuff Nail Polish!

Step 1:
Apply a good base coat.  I used to always do this step but since I was rushing, I skipped base coat application and went ahead and applied 2 coats of base polish in 3 shades.

Girl Stuff Nail Lacquer Sun-kissed for pinkie fingernail and thumbnail.
Girl Stuff Nail Lacquer BAEWatch for Ring Fingernail and Middle Fingernail.
Girl Stuff Nail Lacquer Rendezvous for Pointer Fingernail and half of Ring Fingernail.

Cathy Doll Oh! So Clean 2 in 1 Makeup Cleansing Micellar Essence Review

Having good skin starts with cleansing, no matter how expensive your skincare products are, if you don't remove your  makeup thoroughly at night before going to sleep, you will definitely wake up with zits here and there.

I've tried almost all makeup cleansing products, from Cleansing Oils to Cleansing Foams and now Micellar Water --- the latter is my favorite by far because it does not leave greasy feel yet it removes makeup like a tough dishwashing liquid *laughs* (Don't use dishwashing liquid on the face okay?)

Micellar Water used to be very expensive, thankfully, more and more drugstore brands are coming out with their own Micellar water and one of my favorite brand Cathy Doll came out with one and yours truly have to test them out of course!

Cathy Doll Oh! So Clean

2 in 1 Makeup Cleansing Micellar Essence

Php149.00 for 75ml

Available in Watsons, 7-11, Rose Pharmacy and Robinsons 

The Marie France EDM Experience

If you follow me on Instagram Stories, you'll know that I visit Marie France on a weekly basis (as much as possible when my schedule permits).   I always include FMS Elite and added some for spot treatments, my issues has always been my upper body --- arms and tummy!  So I added Endermologie+.

Get rid of stubborn fat with Endermologie+. Its advanced LipoMassage™ slimming technology permanently eliminates resistant fat, smoothens out cellulite, and firms up the skin.Using various roll modalities, it effectively treats problem areas by stimulating deep biological responses in the body that result in non-surgical fat removal, redefined curves, and firmer, smoother, skin. It is ideal for those struggling with sagging skin and cellulite, and those who want to recontour their figure and maintain firm, youthful-looking skin.