Benefit Brow Zing Pro Palette Review

 

I've done a lot of makeup workshops and I always get the same question: "How to create natural-looking brows?"

And when I check on their makeup kit, most of them own Brow Pencils and liners.  I don't have a problem with that of course as all brow products can create natural-looking brows with the right application.

For first timers though, I highly recommend trying out brow powders - yes, scary to admit but brow powders are easier for first timer and the result will always be more natural.

Now that we put that thought away, I will share a brow kit I've been using for months now and I have also been double tasking this kit as an eyeshadow.

And since I have done gazillion of tutorials for brows, I will now share you an option to create defined brows or fluffy brows. 

Defined brows are great if you are a professional who like to look more made-up and professional in front of people while fluffy is perfect if you want to create that natural, relaxed vibe.

Truth be told, there is no better than the other brow-style, it all depends on which brow style you feel good.

Nayeon’s POP Hairstyle in MTV freshout

 

When Nayeon released her new single POP, I was so in love with her makeup and hairstyle!  Especially hairstyle!  I was  more in love when I saw her MTV Fresh Out live performance because this hairstyle brought me back to so many childhood memories.  My big sister loves to braid my hair and put ribbon and I like it so much I do not mind waking up early each day for her to braid my hair before I go to school!  

Looking back, I am so lucky to have such kind and loving big sister!  Thanks Winnie!

Obviously, I am no expert in braiding and I find it hard to make a perfect braid,  this was the best I an and I do not own small ribbons because --- hello??? How old am I ? LOL  Well, age is just a number but I only have a son so no point in buying cute kiddie ribbons!  But that did not stop me from using gift ribbons and cutting them in smaller pieces attaching them on my braids with a black hair pin!

I felt so young and happy with this hairstyle I wore this the whole day after taking this photo and hubby was happy too!  He was reminded of the times he had a crush on me in Highschool....yup!  We were highschool sweethearts and I married my first love :P

Biore UV Aqua Rich Light Up Essence Review

 

An SPF50 PA++++ seems like a bottle of disaster!  

That's what I thought when it comes to sunscreen in olden times, the higher the SPF, the whiter the skin and the uglier the white cast!  But coming from KAO Corporation and the brand name BIORE, I've got confidence that this product will be amazing because I have been using their other Biore sunscreen for years!  

Check out other Biore Sunscreen reviews ---

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++
Biore UV Perfect Bright Milk SPF50+ PA++++ Review

This is the latest sun screen from the brand and they get better each time!  The product still contain alcohol based from ingredients but this is NON drying.  I guess the presence of Royal Jelly extract helps!

I was expecting the texture to be translucent or milky since the term "Aqua" is there but it looks close to the previous Milky product - but this time, it is a combination of milky texture with gel-like consistency.  Once applied on face and body, you get a layer of "white" which disappears after constantly massaging and you are left with hydrated skin minus greasiness, tackiness and white cast!  None of those are there and I like how it felt comfortable and quite "cool" on skin.  This felt more like a day time moisturizer than sunblock!

Is it effective?  Well, I haven't tested these under the sun like beach but I have used this on errands day under summer sun and so far, I am still using light foundation as of the moment!  Most of all, it works as a good make up base!  My skin felt hydrated and there were days I even cheated!  I only use this sans moisturizer - do not follow me but the lazy bum in me at times won!

Overall, this is another great sunblock to use especially for our weather.  Warm, humid, rainy, sunny JUST PLAIN WEIRD :P

For more information visit https://biorephilippines.carrd.co/

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Lifestyle Change + Win Php2,000!

 

My name is Nikki.  

The well-known energizer bunny between friends and family.  

As active as I am, you would probably think I don't have problems with my metabolism or weight management.  You may think I can eat whatever I want and maintain a normal figure.

YES AND NO.

Yes, I can eat everything and NO I can't maintain a healthy figure without working hard for it.

I am accustomed to busy life with crazy schedule for most of my lifetime.  Especially now that I am a hands-on working mom with an active boy on the side.  I do not have time to sit down, relax and enjoy a good cup of coffee and tea.  I just gulp everything in a rush as I have a lot of things in mind and tasks to check before the day ends.  And because of that, my body suffers big time!  I find myself stress-eating, snacking between work and worst of all, I eat instant noodles at wee hours of the night while watching K-drama because that is now I de-stress!  Unfortunately, most of the time, I don't understand if I am full or not!  I gained approximately 15lbs in a year's time.  

When I had my driver's license renewed last July, that was the moment of truth!  My license has a huge 57KG printed for a girl standing 5 feet 4 inches.  My normal weight would be around 52-54kg.   I told myself I have to do something about this.  That's when I decided to do a Lifestyle Change.

1. Exercise.

I increased cardio workout routine and added weight training.  Cardio is indeed not enough to burn fats as cardio is great to increase heart rate but weights would help in fat burning.  It doesn't hurt that my body would look more tone than ever!  

2. Eat healthy.

I bid goodbye to junkfood.  I am a junkfood monster and eat chips almost everyday.  Of course, I still reward myself every now and then.

Weekend OOTD FOTD

 

I may not go out as much but I try to look good and made up whenever I do go out!  This is my most favorite weekend chill outfit from Uniqlo.

This romper comes with a deep pocket and it looks like I'm wearing a top and bottom separately no?  I love the extra cloth that gives an illusion of tuck in and the cloth is quite heavy so it hides my flabs and tummy!

As for my look, I just used concealer, set it with powder foundation and filled my brows especially on sparse areas and a pencil dark brown liner to enhance my eyes.  Finishing off with my favorite Highlighter and Blush from my Hourglass Palette.

Lipstick is Teviant and I love the cool-tone rosy pink giving a fresher vibe.  Do you like my cute earrings too?