We go back to the basics when it comes to this bit. I’ve repeatedly talked about the importance of moisture in skin and one of the best times to apply it is right before you put on makeup. It’s a personal choice. Not all women practice it but I do. Think of it as your facial skin needing the same moisturising element of lotions as the skin of your elbows or knees. Actually, I see it as vital to put on ample amount of moisturiser on the face since you do apply makeup, it’s exposed and is sensitive to UV …read more

The second and last installment of the 2-part interview I did with Neva Kares, owner and founder of Leyende. This time around, we’re delving into Leyende products that work best beauty regimens and Asian beauty secrets, the simplicity of which will trigger a “Eureka!” moment or perhaps a sound kicking (of oneself) for not seeing the sense of it all on your own. LOL.
If you missed out on the first part, I recommend a read: Beauty Bento Box Interviews Neva Kares of Leyende, Part 1
I’m sure all your products are your babies but can you list 5 of your favourites …read more

I’ve been fortunate to be granted an email interview with Neva Kares, Owner and Founder of Leyende, the brand behind two products I’ve already featured, the Shake it Off Body Exfoliant and the Once Bitten Chocolate Soap Bar. I’ll let her introduce the brand and her products herself.
How did Leyende come about, how long has it been around and what is the story behind the brand?
Leyende is one of those happy accidents in my life. Writing is really my passion, my life’s work. But I am almost equally passionate about beauty. I had dabbled in make-up, doing a few fashion …read more

Turkish Mocha Exfoliating Soap
A rich scent of Turkish Mocha makes this soap not only alluring on your nose but also a great exfoliator and moisturizer for your skin! Packed with freshly ground coffee, honey and goat’s milk with a creamy soft lather, it is won’t disappoint any coffee lover or anyone who can appreciate the aroma of a fresh brewed exotic coffee.
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Castor Oil, Safflower Oil, Fresh ground coffee, Glycerin (kosher, of vegetable origin), Purified Water, Turkish Mocha Fragrance Oil, Whole Milk, Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent), Sorbitol (from berries, moisturizer), Sorbitan oleate (emulsifier), and Titanium Dioxide (mineral)
The …read more

At last night’s event, Market Night @ Mag:net Café in Bonifacio High Street (Philippines), I chanced upon a beauty find that may just haunt me till I get my hands on a bottle. It’s the Shake It Off Body Exfoliant by Leyende.
Rounded beads from organically-grown cacao and finely crushed walnut shells in a slather of moisturizing sweet almond oil and shea butter with skin lightening papaya extract.
With the small but, somewhat, elegantly designed booth, my attention was indeed caught, hence, my apparent reaction — gravitating towards it and immediately starting a conversation with none other than the creator and …read more