Monday, January 24, 2022

Half Up Poufy Hair

 

Half Up is one hairstyle that I find too boring.  Even if I add a cute pin/clip or ribbon at the back, I felt it looks “blah” in front.  So thankfully, there’s this simple hair hack that made this half-up do to be more updated, younger-looking and cheerful!


How do you like this look?  


The puff may fall midday so you can arrange your hair and clip them in place with the help of a hair pin!  Small butterfly clips can also be used to secure the “falling pony tail” in place!  

Monday, January 17, 2022

Relax Your Mind with Skincare



How do I rejuvenate my skin and soul?
With a tool device I recently discovered.  I’ve used a lot of tools for the skin but this one is the simplest and still works!  Works in terms of relaxation and a softer-smoother skin in the morning!



Products used:
Dr. Dennis Gross Rescue Super Serum - AHAs, Anti-oxidants, Fragrance-free, Paraben-free, Peptides, Sulphate-free, Vitamins, perfect for MaskNe. 

Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Eye Cream - great for ageing undereye area, wrinkles, fine lines and dark circles.

Bagful of Glam Dolphin Rejuvenating and Face Lift Device - uses high frequency massage and heat therapy to smooth wrinkles and contour face. Also safe to use daily as a last step of your AM/PM skincare routine 



 

 

Feel free to use your own skincare products and try to search for tools that works for you!  When it comes to tools, I prefer the simplest ones.  I don’t like it when it hurts my skin so I just like a bit of warmth making it easier for my skin to absorb my skincare products.


Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

 

Sunday, January 16, 2022

SALO Lechon Belly

 

Second time to eat Salo’s Lechon Belly and it never fail to impress me with the extra crispiness.

You don’t believe me?  I did not believe it myself.  It was delivered at 11am so imagine this to be cooked hours before.  By lunch time, no need to reheat and we ate it as is, very crunchy, tasty and the meat is tender with the right amount of thin layer of fats.

The meat itself is very flavorful because you can see just how much herbs and spieces they use!  They did not scrimp on that.



An order comes with Achara and Garlic suka.  The combination is just perfect!  


Now let’s talk about dinner time, I just reheat everything in an oven and it came out fresh as newly cooked!  And best of all, this shocked me even more!  The next day, I have a few pieces left and I don’t wan tto hassle of turning on the whole oven for a smal piece.  I simply refried it using a non-stick pan with few oil —- it came out perfect!  Even crunchier!  I just don’t know how they prepare this dish but they are doing it right 1000% !

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Look Fresh with Benefit’s Play Tint

 

How is it 2022 and we are still on Alert Level 3 and how crazy it is that almost everyone I know is suffering from COVID?  Particularly OMICRON!  Ahh, I wish everybody good health and instant recovery (if they got Covid) and I hope wherever you are reading this post to be safe and healthy!  

Since I can only cheat “Freshness” — things are getting busier each day even if I’m only staying home.  So a sudden Zoom get-together with friends or a client meeting, I depend on quick fixes!  One discoverey for year 2022?

Benefit’s Play Tint Cheek and Lip Stain.  Oh I just love this shade so much!  

Benefit PlayTint Review by Nikki Tiu of askmewhats.com

This shade is described as Pink-Lemonade Hue.  Truth be told, Pinks does not look good on my skintone that is why I am surprised Play Tint works.  It must be the “yellow” hue it added that works for individuals who have very warm undertone.  How good it is that they were able to create a bright pink shade that works for very yellow skin?  I am just as surprised as you!

Benefit PlayTint Review by Nikki Tiu of askmewhats.com

Talk about the texutre, it isn’t the usual lip and cheek stain that ahem “stains” your cheeks orfingers.  It is a nice gel-water consistency making it easy to blend and 99% of the time, whether I do it with my mind off somewhere, the effect is still great!  No Sience involved here.  You just dot, apply and blend!  

Friday, January 14, 2022

Make Up For Ever Water Blend vs. Water Tone

 


Make Up For Ever’s Water Blend foundation is the ONLY foundation I use whenever I do underwater shoots.  I depend on it so much I am so scared to finish a bottle so I always have backups in 3 shades (for mixing). 

After years, Make Up For Ever released a new tint called WaterTone Skin Perfecting Fresh Foundation.

NOTE: Water Tone does not replace Water Blend but I find the texture and consistency to be similary thus doing a side by side review for those who own the Water Blend.

Make Up For Ever Eater Blend vs. Water Tone

Make Up For Ever Watertone Foundation says —-

Watertone foundation instantly enhances your skin for a natural fresh finish.

Its good for skin formula offers no transfer properties and a 24h hydration.

Watertone offers a buildable light to medium coverage for a natural glow.
The water-fresh formula of our foundation brings hydration* and radiance** during 24h with all day comfort and imperfections appearance minimized.

Your skin stays hydrated and clean, it lets your skin breathe with a fresh radiance effect!
Its respectful formula is elaborated with 94% natural origin ingredients***, 78% water based and contains no animal derived ingredients.

Watertone foundation is for normal to oily skins and suits sensitive skins. It suits to every skin tones : light skin, medium skin, tan skin and deep skin. Its 12 shades blend harmoniously with the skin to create the perfect natural , tone to tone finish.
Its texture is light and fresh for a natural and flawless looking finish. Whether it is applied with fingers or with our dedicated tools, achieve a perfect application for a natural fresh finish is easy!
Watertone is the perfect foundation which lasts all day long, no transfer garanted : mask-proof, humidity-proof, sweat-proof and water-proof.


With the given situation, I haven’t tried this new foundation underwater but I did the water test (face washing).  I’ll tell more about my review as you read further down.  But here’s a swatch on both Water Blend and Water Tone.

As you can see, Water Blend is more “watery” while Water Tone has thicker consistency.  Still water-like in terms of application and blendabilility.  Both are easy to work with.

Make Up For Ever Eater Blend vs. Water Tone

Water Blend has less coverage as you can see, the foundation almost disappears on the left side while the Water Tone side has thicker coverage.