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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The Body Shop Tea Tree All-In-One Stick Review

 

Hi everyone!

I missed writing after weeks has passed.  I've been so busy preparing for some makeup training workshops plus a few event attendance.  

I am excited to share my favorite The Body Shop Tea Tree range has expanded with a new baby called The Body Shop Tea Tree All-in-One Stick!

Before I talk about the new baby, I have tried the set of Tea Tree Facial Wash and Toner and love them all!  They work especially every month I tend to have a couple of pimples before the period starts.  Ever since I use this range, no pimples visible even during monthly period for the past 3 months!

With the addition of Tea Tree All-in-one stick, I have better armor/protection for mas wearing.  I'll teach you my trick further down below.  For now I'll give a detailed review about this product.  Feel free to comment and message me for any queries!

The Body Shop says ---

Refresh congested complexions in one swipe and live fearlessly all day with our Tea Tree All-In-One Stick.

This convenient, multi-tasking tool leaves skin looking clarified, mattified and feeling purified and hydrated. Our solid balm glides on and melts effortlessly into a weightless, cooling formula that absorbs in an instant to help comfort and refresh skin. This vegan, multi-functional stick can be used as part of your Tea Tree daily routine, as a base for makeup or as a top-up to keep your skin in check. It’s perfect for travel, festivals, weekends away or as a convenient gym bag essential.

Made with 95% ingredients of natural origin, including organically-grown, Community Fair Trade tea tree oil from Kenya and naturally-derived salicylic acid from wintergreen extract, this magic wand leaves uneven skin feeling smoother too. Yup. It does it all.

Sparkly Eyes Makeup Look

 

A quick make up look and I added a tip on how to clean up those fallouts.  After years of being a Bridal Makeup Artist, I mastered the art of “cleaning” because in the eyes of Professional Photographers and Videographers, the skin of their subject must be 99.9% perfect.  

You know why I said so?  I have been called so many times by photograhers and videographers to “clean up” the face of their subject - it could be a smudged eyeliner, lipstick or falling eyeshadow!

So here, I am sharing a quick tip on how to prevent dirty-looking eyes.

Yes, you are free to zoom in my photo because I cleaned up well! :D *proud*

I used my newest eyeshadow palette Natasha Denona Palette which I got from Sephora.

The Body Shop Advent

 

My first Advent Calendar of the year —- well, my first Advent Calendar EVER!

Can you believe that?  I can’t believe after more than a decade of Blogging, I haven’t opened any advent boxes because for the fact that I am not a fan of gift-boxes that are expensive and you get a hair tie, a pad paper, a clip or random stuff in between.

I guess I have always been a smart-shopper so these types of calendars do not ring my interest.  

THIS YEAR is totally different.  The Body Shop  dropped a bomb - not really - the Body Shop dropped boxes of Advent Calendars!  Super pretty and best of all, every single item on the box are USEFUL and worth it.

The box itself is super gorgeous, no need to wrap it separately, this itself is a gorgeous present itself. 

Once opened, you get 1-24 boxes that represents Days 1 to 24!

2 layers!  Imagine that! 

Glow with The Body Shop Shimmer Waves Blush 02

 

If you don’t know me by now, I am always a PRO-glowing skin!  I would do anything to create fresh and glowing skin rather than FLAT and Matte.  I guess it’s because I have normal/dry skin I aim for youthful glow!  Or maybe, I watch too many K-dramas!  

I usually add “oil” on my foundation or BB cream to create such glow, thankfully, there are more products/brands coming out that can recreate the glow without much effort!  And today, I am sharing one secret!  All thanks to The Body Shop, it only takes a minute or 2 for this glowing skin!

The Body Shop Shimmer Waves Blush

Shade: 02

Available at Lazada 

Php1,295.00

Love Your Skin, Love The Earth

 

Out of all the beauty products, I skip body products the most!  I felt like my face needed the hydration more than anywhere else, which was wrong by the way!

So it was just recent (during pandemic to be exact) when I started to lather up on lotion all over my body particularly my favorite brand The Body Shop.  The specific Body Butter that I have been using for years are the Almond and Mango variant.  My brother who lives in China with crazy Winter weather stock up on The Body Shop Body Butters because they work!

They are so good and I am surprised to see the news that they even made it better!   New and improved formula and not only that!  Better packaging!  The tub is 100% recycled!  

And aside from me being happy on having British Rose again near my bedside, they added AVOCADO as their additional flavor!  I swear, they look and smell so good! 

Best of all, my skin is oh-so-smooth minus the greasy feel!  The texture is more lighther (almost like the son of heavy cream and whipped cream!) LOL.  I can definitely feel the differene and I am happy with the change!

A reminder to everyone to slather up your body with moisturizers because that’s the secret the bright and youthful skin!

That’s 90 hour moisture, certified Vegan, Fresh New Formula and 100% recycled tub you have there!

Eyeliner Trick to Lift Eyes

 

“I have droopy eyes”

“Can you please make sure my eyes are lifted after makeup?”

“I have hooded lids!  Paano mag eyeliner?”

These are just some of the many requests my clients sent my way when I was actively doing makeup.  So yes, this tip is based from years of experience and years of perspiring on top of my head hoping my techniques would work on them!  SO far it did, so I am sharing you this finally with photos and a quick video!  

Best of all, I only used 2 products!  YAY RIGHT?

Here’s a sample eyeliner and eyeshadow 

Closer look, my eyes are lifted yet the liner doesn’t look extremely sharp like it’s going to cut anyone passing by!  *lol*

A full view on how lifted my left face (facing you) look as opposed to the other side.  What do you think?

I have to be honest, it is such a huge hassle to edit 2 videos as I uploaded one on IG Video but I wanted one that is in horizontal format for my blog so I had to put it on AskMeWhatsTV Youtube account (Shameless plus, please follow me!).  That said, I. Had to change the music on Youtube postings because of copyright issues so I am too lazy to add up the wordings I manually did on Instagram Video so I will explain the process here instead.

Gifts a Little Greener with The Body Shop

 

“It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas” - humming this tune again and again as I type this post. 

It is December 1 tomorrow so I am preparing as much as I can gifts for my loved ones!  

It isn’t difficult nowadays to show our loved ones how much we love and appreciate them with gifts we can purchase online.

THE BODY SHOP is no exception!  The brand that I depend on when I want a “no-fail make your recipient smile” kind of gift! 

This year’s line-up is getting better and better.  The Body Shop seems to top their own sets yearly!  This year, they made their gifts a little greener with their packaging reduced by in excess of 80 tonnes compared with their 2019 collection cutting over 40 tonnes of paper and over 7 tonnes of plastic!  For a brand to continuously challenge themselves, I am here to continuously Support them!

Aside from sustainable Christmas, better check out their special edition seasonal scents!  Meet this year’s line-up of Special Edition festive fragrances: 

NEW WINTER JASMINE: Their first floral fragrance for Christmas.  Winter Jasmine is a modern twist on the winter wreath.  Fresh, crisp and white as a winter’s morning.

FESTIVE BERRY: Fragrantly fruity, gloriously tangy.  The Festive Berry body care range is back!

WARM VANILLA: back by popular demand, this is an addictively sweet fragrance smells like sugar and spice and all things nice.  This scent is very...CHRISTMAS no matter where you are in the world.

All vegan, all nourishing for our body!  I can’t wait to send some love to my loved ones this Christmas even if we’re mostly staying at home without physical gathering!

For more information visit thebodyshop.com.ph and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

 Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Join Me! The Body Shop's FB Live: How to Prevent MaskNe

 

Join me tonight!  At 6:00pm when The Body Shop officially launches their #TBSNowOnline !

I am so grateful I get to work with brands I truly love and I will be sharing a step by step technique on how to prevent Maskne!

There will be loads of deals and surprises that will await you, don't forget to use my code TBSONLINENIKKI to get PHp100* off on your orders!  This code will take effect from Sept 22 to 30.

See you online!

I will also feature new items worth mentioning!

How to Prevent Breakouts while wearing Face Mask and Face Shield

 

The COVID-19 face mask and face shield season seems to be exaggerating to some but I find it comforting to cover the whole face as much as possible.  You tend to have a different view regarding this pandemic if you are a mom and a daughter of a super old parents no?

I may not go out as often but I do bring food everyday to my in-laws who lives a couple of steps away from my home.  Even with the short distance, I cover up LIKE THIS (on photo)....

And there's NO SHAME for that.

Even with short mask and face shield wearing, I find myself breaking out more often especially the upper lip area, chin and even the cheeks!  Because of that, I find myself thinking about our Frontliner heroes who are wearing mask and shield for more than 8 hours a day!  Some even wears double face mask!  Imagine how hard that is?

So here, I created a simple tutorial on how to prevent breakouts.  I mean the work itself is already hard enough, seeing pimples popping right out of nowhere here and down would dampen anyone's mood even more!  

KEY:  Use any product that works for you that can help prevent breakouts.  The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil products help me a lot since I have sensitive skin.  You don't have to use the same products.  Some of you may find Salicylic Acid to be the solution or Benzyl Peroxide, so feel free to use "liquid" skincare product in exchange for what I used on video.

I hope this video helps! 
Feel free to share your tips by commenting below.  I'd love to read it.

Let's stay positive, try to do our best to fight this pandemic together.

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

  

Simple Makeup Look for Mask Wearers

Hi AMW Friends!
I have done an FB Live for Make Up For Ever to do a makeup for mask wearers.  I used all Make Up For Ever products back then and this was actually done using random products I own at home.  

Meaning, you can do this makeup look using your existing makeups!  You don't need to use the same makeup products I used but please watch the video and follow my simple steps!

As much as eye makeup is the vital part of this type of makeup, I've decided to make it subtle still as a lot of you do not find applying makeup as a priority in these days and times.  As for me, I felt more confident covering my undereye circles and felt even more confident if I have a wash of color on my lids!  I picked a brighter eyeshadow makeup for this particular look because....everything has been gloomy since COVID-19 started.

Please watch my video and don't forget to subscribe my channel.  The video is simple and edited on the phone by yours truly but I hope my message will be heard and tips will serve a good purpose.

#ImDreamingOf The Body Shop

Last Thursday, I attended the store relaunch of The Body Shop at SM Mall Of Asia.  The Body Shop is close to my heart for so many reasons ---

• I started Beauty Blogging talking about The Body Shop products because their products are kind to my skin.
• The brand supports advocacies I strongly believe in.
• Their store has testers widely available for you to try and friendly staffs to assist you if you have problem.

And the store looks even better today!  

And this Holiday season is no exception!  With the Christmas filled goodies, all my 5 senses were dancing with joy during my SM MOA store visit.

It is indeed a Season for Special Edition Sets!  I am loving the Rich Plum series!

Check out the price list of these Christmas Stuffers!

The Body Shop's Happy Go Lash Mascara Review

I haven't used mascara for a long time I am honest to say - I am forced to wear one just because I am reviewing them.

I have given up on mascaras overall because of my super thin, sparse lashes.  I mean, it is easier for me to just use falsies than pile up on mascara.

I am not complaining, I just have no lashes my friends!

Recently, I tried The Body Shop's Happy Go Lash mascara and I am honestly interested to try it because of the very cute packaging!  

Baby pink and Green leaves, COME ON!  If that does not call your attention, I don't know what would!  This has a super happy vibe so I don't mind picking this up on a daily basis applying 2-3 layers after curling my lashes as I sway my hips to the song of "Kokomo".  Google it my dear friends, I'm an old soul --- and old girl in general! :P

The Body Shop Happy Go Lash Mascara

Php795.00

Available in all The Body Shop Boutiques nationwide

Love your lashes! This everyday mascara thickens and defines while feeling gentle on lashes. The formula is easy to apply and remove and lasts all day without flaking. Enriched with 99% ingredients of natural origin, including Community Trade beeswax and Community Trade organic virgin coconut oil, Happy Go Lash feels gentle on application and helps to protect and enrich your lashes for a fuller-looking flutter.

What's Up Doc?

Carrot Wash and Carrot Cream!

I can't stop thinking about a fresh carrot vegetable whenever I use the newest skincare line from The Body Shop!

If you are like me who loves roaming around a Beauty Store, you've probably noticed that the Carrot line from The Body Shop has been around years ago!  I vaguely remember seeing them on shelves then POOFED they went!

I guess they are now back and better!  I mean brands who discontinue something and return something means ---

• People loved it and missed it so much they requested for the brand to bring it back.
• They wanted to do some changes and obviously, the change must be good!

Either way, I love it that I was able to try out this product.

The Body Shop Carrot Wash

Energising Face Cleanser

Enriched with organic carrots that are too beautifully crooked to sell to the food industry, this vegan treat leaves skin feeling cleansed, smoother, energised and purified from daily urban grime.

This Carrot Facial Wash is quite straightforward, you just squeeze out a tiny amount and lather up and massage gently on your face!

Special Edition Totally Tangled Ginger

I got totally tangled by The Body Shop's Special Edition Ginger Shower Gel and Body Yogurt.

Taking a shower feels much more relaxing and fun - for a busy mom like me!

This special edition Ginger products has a right "zingy" fragrance that felt a bit weird (for me) on first sniff but upon using them constantly, I am actually looking forward to it!  

The Shower Gel, like any other shower gels from The Body Shop lathers up pretty quickly which I like and I like to use it with my favorite loofah and do a circular massaging motion.  The product is enriched with ginger root extract from India and Community Trade organic cane sugar from Paraguay.

And ONLY The Body Shop body yogurt gets into my shower.  It is the ONLY product I apply IMMEDIATELY after shower. 

This is a lightweight gel-cream that gets absorbed into skin instantly with a nice cool sensation.  I love it that I sleep with good skin and wake up with the same sensation!  The Body yogurt provides moisture for up to 48 hours and I believe them!

Do you like ginger scented body products?

Would you give this a sniff?

For more information, visit www.thebodyshop.com.ph.  Like them on Facebook and Follow them onInstagram.

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Paint In Color Look

I haven't done much looks lately right? 

Because I usually put up my looks on Stories and screw that, I seldom wear legit eyeshadows nowadays until I got this palette!  I was really intrigued about this newest palette from The Body Shop and I love how their packaging is totally different from the usual packaging!  I like it that I am seeing more colors as well.

This palette is called Paint In Color - true to its' name, it does remind me of Kyle's paint palette or watercolor set!  I did initial thoughts on this palette and swatched a couple of shades which made me go "oooh and aaahhh" a lot of times!  

But after testing this out on various occasions, I am ready to share my in depth thoughts and will share some tips on how to use this wisely as well!  :D  Are you Ready?

The Body Shop Paint In Color Eyeshadow Palette

Php1,395.00

Available in All The Body Shop Stores nationwide

According to The Body Shop's website ---

Paint in colour with our most pigmented palette ever. Play it safe with natural mattes or go wild with rich, vibrant shimmers. It’s easy to create a lasting look to suits your mood with 12 buildable, blendable shades from light to bright, all enriched with Community Trade marula oil.

• Versatile eyeshadow palette
• 12 natural and colourful shades
• High pigmentation
• Easy to build and blend
• Enriched with Community Trade marula oil from Namibia
• Vegan

The Body Shop Fresh Nude Tinted Beauty Balm Review

I don't know about you but I've changed so much in terms of putting on (or not putting on) makeup.  I guess it is indeed the age, I put more skincare products rather than makeup nowadays!  If not only because for the fact that I need to review makeup products, you'll probably see me strutting along Makati, BGC or Ortigas without makeup on!  

Thankfully, brands like The Body Shop is making "my transition" easy.  They also came out with a smart new product from their Fresh Nude line called The Body Shop Fresh Nude Tinted Beauty Balm!

Can you believe I am actually wearing something in this photo?  JUST ONE PRODUCT!  The Tinted Beauty Balm!

I got the shade 01 Fair

I find this to be a bit too light for me at a glance but I was surprised how this actually works for me!



From The Body Shop Website ---

Want that naturally confident, fresh-faced look? Our multi-tasking beauty balm will give you a light, even coverage with a boost of hydration for a lasting, luminous finish. This effortless make-up essential is comfortable and non-greasy with a lightweight formula that matches to most skin tones perfectly. It’s super quick and easy to use so you can get soft, healthy-looking skin in seconds.

• BB cream

• Available in five shades

• Blends to your skin tone

• 24-hour hydration

• Transfer and sweat resistant

• No-flashback UVA/UVB protection

• Enriched with Community Trade organic aloe vera from Mexico

• 100% vegan

The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi-Protection Face Mist SPF45 PA++ review

Perfect for the crazy heat, The Body Shop recently added more products under their Skin Defence line.  The Multi-Protection Face Mist which contains SPF45 which for me is not to be used alone but as a great "retouch sunblock" for the face!  Especially for girls who have makeup on!

How easy is it to use?  Housed in a spritz bottle, you only need to spritz straight to your face with eyes close and you  know you are protected from the harmful rays of the sun --- again!

The Body Shop Says ---

Feel free with this super-lightweight, multi-protection face mist with SPF45 PA++ and help protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays and pollution particles too. The cloud-like mist forms an invisible protective film without leaving a residue on the skin. Enriched with red algae extract and anti-oxidant vitamin C, the mist helps brighten your skin’s appearance for a more luminous complexion. So easy to use on the go, help to protect your skin without smudging your make-up for any adventure.

The Body Shop Brow Sport Brow Liner Review

WOW! That's my most defined brow ever!

That was my immediate reaction when I first used The Body Shop Brow Sport Brow Liner (Php695.00).  I've had it for several months but because I'm on a very lazy "no makeup" stage, it took a while for me to finally test this.  Of all days, I tested this during one of my workout session and I kind of felt embarrassed working out with very strong-looking brows!  

But this girl have to test this product on extreme condition.  I did, again, it was embarrassing but at least I've got something to say ya'all!

Define and shape your brows with Brow Sport. Designed to sculpt eyebrows and resist fading and smudging, this brow pen will never let you down. Brow Sport subtly blends to match the colour of your eyebrows and features an angled brush for extra precision when you need it most.

The Body Shop Matte Clay Powder Full Coverage Pressed Powder Review

I'm a face powder girl, correct that...I'm a powder foundation girl!  I only reach out for cream/liquid foundations or even cushions when I am off to an event or meeting.  But on days I only need to run some errands I go for powdered base products.

I recently tried The Body Shop's Matte Clay Powder Full Coverage Pressed Powder.  This is a bit unique for me as full coverage in my opinion always equates to powder foundation while sheer will always be the partner of pressed powders.

So this is unique, it does look like a regular pressed powder so how full is full coverage as described by the brand?

The Body Shop Matte Clay Powder Full Coverage Pressed Powder Says ---

Smooth over imperfections and achieve high coverage with our new breathable Matte Clay Powder available in 6 different shades. Enriched with Community Trade tea tree oil, this powder provides a high coverage matte finish for a clearer looking complexion. Wear it alone or on top of foundation for a flawless and even finish.