Welcome OATSIDE!

 

Last May 9, 2023, I went to Intramuros to witness the launch of an oat milk brand that has swept across Asia since early 2022!  

I have been offered free upgrade with OATSIDE in some coffee shops when I ordered my fave cup of Latte.  I always say NO because I am so afraid the taste of my coffee will change!  

When I attended this launch, it totally changed my mind on what OAT MILK can do to my favorite coffee - instead of masking the taste of my coffee, it can actually enhance and make it taste even better!!  Before I gush on about how I love my Oatside coffee, let me share to you what happened during the event.

Singaporean Founder and CEO Benedict Lim began OATSIDE when he saw a gap in the market for plant-based milk that offers a creamy and malty taste profile that is familiar to people who don’t typically drink plant milks.  We know that taste is often a barrier for more people adopting sustainable milks so his goal is to develop an oat milk that could overcome these perceptions.  It was challenging developing such product according to Mr. Lim but obviously, he was able to manage it and succeed in flying colors!

OATSIDE is one of Asia’s few “full-stack” plant milk start-ups.  OATSIDE has retained full jurisdiction over their entire production process, from sourcing its Australian oats to oat extraction to filling.  This allows customization in the production process of our delicious oat milk and the ability to ensure that only sustainbly-sourced ingredients of the highest quality are used.  OATSIDE is plant-based, lactose-free, cholesterol-free and low in saturated fats.

 

Sustainability has been core to the mission of driving plant-based milks globally – production of oat milk requires 90% less land and water and produces 70% less emissions as compared to the production of cow’s milk, which makes it much more sustainable.

The Body Shop Edelweiss Daily Serum Concentrate and Eye Concentrate Review

 

I first got The Body Shop Edelweiss Serum Concentrate for both skin and eye as a gift and I tried the Eye serum first and went on explring the rest of the line.  

The Body Shop Edelweiss Eye Concentrate 

Php1,795.00

This light, non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula also forms an invisible layer over your skin to help protect it from indoor and outdoor pollution (perfect for all you city types), which can lead to dehydration, dullness and premature skin ageing.

After using this for more than 2 months, I noticed my undereye area to be less dry even without using eye cream prior to concealer application.  The product is lightweight and gets easily absorbed under the eye area making it a nice base even before applying makeup!  Since this is a serum, it is best to follow up with your favorite eye cream for better result!  

The Body Shop Daily Serum Concentrate

Php2,795.00

This light, non-sticky, fast-absorbing formula also forms an invisible layer over your skin to help protect it from indoor and outdoor pollution (perfect for all you city types), which can lead to dehydration, dullness and premature skin ageing.

I used the Daily Serum Concentrate on day time and and follow up with my favorite Tea Tree stick. This product is perfect for hot and humid weather because it gets absorbed into skin in no time and does not leave a sticky-feel.  

Both products are best for all skin types and even sensitive skin.  I am also happy to announce both bottles are made from recyclable materials so we are keeping our skin gorgeous as we save our environment!

Have you tried any of The Body Shop skincare line?

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SilkyGirl Hi-Definition Brow Liner Review

 

Brow liner pencils are something I really work with because it is perfect for daily and easiest to use.  

But how good should a brow liner pencil be in my humble opinon?

It must come with various shades to choose from, it must have powdery and natural finish and it SHOULD stay until make up removal!

I recently tried SilkyGirl’s newest shades of Hi-Definition Brow Liners, they have 3 in the past and released 3 new ones.  

Top To bottom: 03 Ash Brown , 04 Natural Brown and 05 Soft Gray

Tried Ash Brown on left side brow facing you against the right one that was unfilled.  Can you see the difference?

Heatless Curls Using Robe Belt

 

I went on a staycation for my son’s birthday celebration and I was so busy making sure room decors, baloons, gifts and printoutts were all complete I forgot my own flat iron/curling iron.  

I like to look clean and made up for my son’s 10th birthday party photos so I’ve decided to curl my hair using a hotel bathrobe belt.

So it was from THIS……

To This!!!

How do you like it?

I like how different the curls came out.  It looks like beach waves and very soft and natural.

Some important important tips you need to follow:

1. Wash your hair beforehand with shampoo (NO CONDITIONER or HAIR TREATMENT).

2. If hair is too dry spritz water to your hair.  Hair has to be damp.

3. Use a long baathrobe tie, thickness doesn’t matter.

4. Best left overnight.

5.  If you don’t want to leave it overnight, you may blowdry “Tied” hair to quicken curling time.

6. Spritz with hairspray to “set”.

For you to be able to understand this tutorial better, I will include my quick tutorial video below.

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Hairline Powder

 

Have you been Budol'ed by Shopee or Lazada or TIKTOK?
I was!

I don't easily swayed by products that promises instant result but for a long time, I was intrigued by the Beauty Makeup Filling Bald Hair Shading Sponge Pen Concealer which costs less than Php100.   Nothing to lose since I am sure a lot of you are intrigued if it works for not.

It does - check out my before and after photo here.  The effect is super subtle in photography and even videos but in person, it looks really obvious so you have to use this product with the lightest hand and blending is a key to successful "hairline". 

Keep in mind that the product does not color your gray/white hair.  It does shade your hairline or scalp but that's just it.  As for waterproof or if the product goes with your sweat?  I tested them all for you.  Please click link below and watch my video!

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Do you think you need such product?

Available HERE

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