Back at Marie France

 

The last time I visited Marie France center was year 2018.  I blogged about it and I received some comments asking me how was the after-effect.

As much as I'd love to say a lot --- busy mom with a kid who goes to school happened, and of course PANDEMIC.  If you ask me, yes it is effective if done consistently with guidance from a nutritionist.  And yes, you don't have to worry about skipping a year or 2 or 3 because you can always go back.  It is not like a surgical treatment that requires you go to back to the doctors for another check-up.  I am proud to say all treatments from Marie France are non-surgical which made me comfortable enough to go there as much as I can.

A quick story about my body - I haven't been totally overweight since I came back to the Philippines, I was overweight when I worked overseas with weight ranges around 135-140lbs.  Don't ask me for photos because I kept them in the "baul" :P

I was extremely active from 2018-2020, I was doing boxing, cardio and weight training 3-4 x a week at a close-by gym.  When pandemic hits March 2020, I lost all the muscles and weight from stress and weight went down to 105lbs.  I felt good and clothes fit better but that weightloss (or muscle loss shall I say) did not last!  It lasted only a year and my weight starts to go up.  

Don't come back to me saying I am a lazy bum.  Though I did not go back to the gym, I constantly exercise at home combining cardio and weight training.  Not as high intensity as boxing but I watch what I eat and eat as healthily as I can.  

Unfortunately, combining lack of "walking" (due to pandemic) plus AGE, my weight stayed at 122-123lbs.  Even the lady from Marie France was surprised as she said I look like I am around 115-118lbs but the weighing scale says otherwise.

Little did she know that I was carrying a pouch - my stubborn tummy and a batwing --- loose skin from my sudden stop of boxing!  

Not crying here, but I've decided to do something about it.  As I continue with my weights workout and cardio at home.  I've decided to head back to Marie France for the extra help.

And here are my top 3 favorites that work for my body type.  By the way, feel free to contact them for consultation because you can't just walk in there and say the treatments you want to try --- a consultation is needed for the Doctor to be able to come up with the right program for you.

EDM+

Also known as Endermologie+ - this is a slimming technology that uses a small handheld tool to apply pressure n your body and it uses the combination of rolling, suction and pulsating motion to stimulate the fats locked within the deep tissue.

Imagine your fats hiding underneath and this treatment would create a "HUGE EARTHQUAKE" for fats to break apart.  

I wore a full body suit for this treatment and there is a choice for "full body" or half body.  Since I have really slim legs, my treatment has always been the upper body type concentrating on arms and tummy.  The therapist would follow the machine (as seen above) and I find this treatment to be comfortable and relaxing.  Expect to have a bit of pain on key areas like arms and back but super bearable. 

Lipstick Fave for the Week: MAC’s Mull It Over

 

I used to post Lipsticks and Lipstick swatches every MONDAY.

Don’t ask me, I am not being OC but I like having  schedules and I seriously missed it.  Not that I am putting back Lipstick Monday but I will try to put out lipsticks recommendation as much as I can including of course - a review!  You all know I have dry lips since year 2008 when I started this blog and it still remains the same!  

MAC Powder Kiss Velvet 

Shade: Mull It Over

Php1,600

Available HERE

Today, I will feature an old shade in new format - new format for me because I never wrote about MAC’s Powder Kiss Velvet Lipsticks.  I’ve seen them around my Instagram pages where people use and talk about it but I never tried this particular lipstick yet.  

Mull It Over is described as dirty peach online but for me, this is a light coral peach shade with a hint of warmth rosy color that works for yellow undertone.  I can selcome find a peach lipsticks that work for me because most of them falls on the cool tone category - not this one.  Mull it Over is unique because it has a hint of warmthness.

Hair Volume Clips Review

 

I am obviously on online shopping sites A LOT!

Can’t blame this girl.  I have no time to shop because I am already in a rush!  Even my groceries, I still do online shopping 80% of the time.  So, let me get to the point.

I like to browse on Tiktok and Instagram Reels because I find it therapeutic to learn and watch new stuff.  And yes, to “Budol” myself to shop more! :P  Thankfully, as I was able to watch a video on a Korean influencer using these velcro clips for “celebrity clients” and Kpop artists, I went straight to Lazada and found myself a pair!  

TBH, there are far cheaper similar pair but I bought from this shop since I purchase other stuff that are not available in other shops.  Soooo no more explanations..let’s head straight to my thoughts.

Take a look at this Before and After photo.

What do you think?  There is a pouf right?  I was LOLing my way in using this pair of velcro clips for the first time but look who’s laughing at the end?  NOT ME —- the velcro clips? :P

It is a bit tricky to use so you have to try and try to get the right placement for the velcro clips to make it effective.  What I like about these clips is that it won’t show up easily even if you move your head because of the “velcro” that sticks to your hair.

Available in shades Black and Brown —- I got a black becuase my hair is darker nowadays.  But brown is also good if you have color treated hair.

I am quite happy with the natural pouf and to those who felt like their hair is frizzy and think these may not be for you - you are kind a right!  But this pair is perfect for those with limp, thin hair!

Pouf Hair Made Easy

 

If until this very moment, you do your ponytail or bun style or any updo style without the "pouf", you are missing so much in your life !  #exaggerationBUTtrue

If you don't believe me, just take a look at this photo!

Pouf hair seems like a type of hairstyle ONLY done by professionals or to be done only during special events!  That is DEFINITELY NOT THE CASE Guys!  I used to live in China and I travel to Hong Kong almost every weekend and I have been seeing girls inside the Subway with gorgeous bun with pouf.  My thoughts?  These girls look so professional and their lives seem to be in order!  

That's when I've decided to build that extra pouf in my usual boring ponytail or bun style whenever I go out --- yes when you go out not when you are just at home doing your dishes or cooking!  

Take a look again.....

 FLAT, BORING TO ....

THIS!

It changes the shape of my head making my head looks rounder and not FLAT --- like a baby left on a crib for hours without moving!  

How to create such pouf?
IT IS VERY SIMPLE And here's how!  It won't take more than 2 minutes of your life to watch this so please do and send me a nice comment because......I took time creating this video and editing it ! :D

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Lululun Cleansing Balm Review

I have reviewed a couple of makeup cleansing balms in the past and they are all good.  They work well and they do remove makeup!  But none of them really struck a chord until I tried Lululun Cleansing Balm!  

I started to know about the brand through their face masks, I've tried them year 2017 and ended up buying a lot for my Balikbayan Aunts and they love it so much and asked me to purchase more to be sent to them in Canada through a relative.

So that is established, their face masks are good.  But how in the world does a face mask brand (without make up products) can create make up removers so good I literally can't stop blabbing about them?

Their cleansing balms come in 2 variants -

Lululun Rich Moist and Lululun Clear Black
Php950.00
Available HERE

I obviously went for the Rich Moist variant because I have normal/dry skin.  Each box comes with a cleansing balm with flip top cap --- which is smart by the way!  and it also comes with a spatula!  I seldom use the spatula and I tend to just use the back of my fingernail and grab a dime size because I am lazy like that :P  Please do not follow me.  

1 dime size is honestly enough for my eye makeup (because I don't wear a lot!) and the rest of my face.  

According to product description, Lululun Cleansing Balm Rich Moist can remove make up, dirt and oil and melts all traces of it.  Improves dull and rough skin by gently removing dead skin cells for that silky smooth finish.

When they used the term "MELTS" - I couldn't agree more.  This is one of those few balms that literally melts on skin LIKE BUTTER!  And best of all, it does not hurt my eyes and blur my vision.  It was just a dream to use so I have been using this every since I got these.

I do not plan to use this other variant as I already shared this to my sister who has oily skin.