Call me addicted. I just can’t get enough of moisturising my face. I thought I’ve become so intense when I hadn’t failed to put on moisture creams before I put on makeup but guess what? I still put it on even when I don’t and we still haven’t talked about my nightly beauty regimen here. I also put night creams. Ack. Though I only have a combination skin, somewhat normal to most Asian standards, I can’t help but put importance to skincare esp the face. It’s bad enough that it’s often exposed to harmful elements, can you imagine the stress of applying makeup on it AND removing it? Poor skin. Sniff. In one of my visits to Sephora this week, just checking out what’s new and such (who doesn’t... [Read more]

I’m sure it’s not exactly the sort you’d get to read if you’re in the US, experiencing the bloody cold weather but it’s just that I met someone earlier and had come across a novel beauty practice (at least to me!) here in Australia (plus the fact that it’s Summer down here!). Spray-on Tanning. I can’t say I know a lot about the procedure but with what I’ve gathered it’s somewhat like using a spraying equipment, like an airbrush, to apply a certain formula that will aid in the tanning process. She said that it (the formula) usually lasts five (5) days. So basically you really don’t have to spend massive amounts of time bathing under the sun since this formula will work on its own to... [Read more]

As you can see, I’m a tad bit obsessed with my lips right now. Curious thing that it’s actually doing alright save the occasional dried up feeling (on the surface, it looks alright though) but I don’t know, I’m really scouring all the possible places to look for something to manage the moisture on my lips. And then I come across this interesting lipstick from Korres, the Guava Lipstick. Korres Guava Lipstick Korres Guava Lipstick is an extended-wear lipstick that pairs rich pigments with a silky, moisturizing formula. The lips are intensely conditioned with guava extract that offers both a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidant protection. Make your lips pop with luminous color that is good for them, too. What’s... [Read more]

I’ve taken it for granted that I live in a warm and humid country (Philippines). Back in Manila, I’ve never encountered any major problems when it comes to my lips. Sure, they peel occasionally but never the very dry feeling I had when I got here in Australia, exposing it to the cold, dry weather. This got me into thinking that I should have a lip moisturiser and not your ordinary lip balm. Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Exfoliating Lip Salvation Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Exfoliating Lip Salvation moisturizes, nourishes, and revitalizes the lips. This luxurious emollient is infused with antioxidant-rich red tea that delivers powerful protection, and conditioning extracts that replenish your pout, creating healthy, soft results.... [Read more]

Fresh Soy Face Cream Fresh Soy Face Cream is a beauty ritual must-have for all skin types. This Sephora-exclusive complexion essential is enriched with natural protective soy proteins, restorative rose water, soothing cucumber extract, nourishing meadowfoam, and jojoba seed oils that work together to provide moisture and promote collagen synthesis. It hydrates and renews the skin, creating supple, healthy, firm, radiant results. After two days of hot weather, my skin took a beating since it’s not really used to temperature hitting the highs of 40s. Hot and cold, literally. It actually had a shock when it experienced lows of around 12-14 (usually at night) and milder temps around 20-24 PLUS all the wind! My skin is dry as the weather! Gah. One... [Read more]