The year 2008 is drawing to a close. I can’t believe that it’s New Year’s Eve tomorrow! Times like these does make you want to think back to what had transpired in the year that’s ending, yes? I decided to look back at all the products that I had experimented (and shared to you beauties) this year. It’s been quite a year of journey into makeup and skincare (and then some); getting to know my skin better and taking care of it more PLUS exploring makeup further, honing what skills I have as a makeup artist (more on that later!).
Anyway, …read more

Currently obsessed about skincare more than makeup these days. I’m looking into getting the healthy glow I used to have a couple of years ago. I know I was a couple of years younger but that doesn’t mean my skin deteriorated that much, right? I hope not.
At present, my morning skincare ritual includes cleansing, toning, and moisturising +1.
Cleansing and Toning

Since I’m in the middle of reviewing this product, I’ve incorporated it in my daily beauty regimen: Anti Blemish Solutions Cleansing Foam from Clinique. I would then proceed with toning my skin with the Alcohol-Free Toner from Neutrogena.

Cold weather can bring about a ridiculous showing of dry skin. After having spent a few days in temp between 11° and 26°, my skin is in turmoil. I can hear it screaming, “Oi, oi, oi! I’m dehydrated, silly!” Gah.
This made me try and come up with ways to manage dry skin. And right now, they’re the following:
1. Drink lots and lots of liquids, esp water and tea (English tea, please!).
2. Say no to bar soap (even if it says that it’s moisture-rich).
3. I’m drenching my skin (all over!) with Neutrogena Body Oil.
4. On my face, it’s all about moisturising. …read more

Never did I expect that this day would come when I’d find myself in the middle of a face-off between day creams. Heck, it was only last year did I discover the beauty and importance of using such a skincare cosmetic.
Today, I’m fortunate enough to have tried not just one (1), not two (2) but FOUR (4) kinds!
First ever day cream I’ve tried and religiously used is the Elizabeth Arden Intervene Pause & Effect Moisture Cream with SPF 15.

Elizabeth Arden Intervene Pause & Effect Moisture Cream
In terms of packaging, this one takes home the prize. It screams elegance right …read more

Photo© 2008 Sasha Manuel
This wasn’t the first time I brought the RevaléSkin Skincare System with me to the beach. I find them a good companion in caring for my skin. I guess I see the time I spend on the beach as an opportunity to relax — do some hardcore skincare rituals — a way to detoxify and stuff. After all, I’m far from the usual dirt and pollution of the city, might as well make full use of the break to let my skin re-charge, so to speak.
I brought with me the entire RevaléSkin set which includes the Facial …read more

Image: Sophie Uy
It’s not everyday do I post a photo of myself here at Beauty Bento Box. I just thought that with all the product photos I’ve taken and featured here, it’s becoming less and less personal. So, putting a bit of flesh onto the blog, I’m taking a quick peek from behind my laptop and show myself.
That’s me taking a break from asking a few questions to Dr. Roberto Antonio Pascual, Medical Affairs Consultant for Stiefel Philippines, during the event which launched the RevaléSkin™ skincare system here in Manila, just to pose for Sophie.
I’ve learned that with the …read more

Image: revaleskin.com
CoffeeBerry®
First and foremost, please do not mistake this for Rhamnus californica or Frangula californica, those two are totally different. We are talking about the fruit from a coffee plant where the coffee beans are from. I reckon this is the real CoffeeBerry.
Most will consider that this is all just hyped up marketing — likening it to the fountain of youth myth — and that there’s no real science behind it. Though, I can’t argue against the aggressive marketing strategy because I have to admit that they are out there making some noise. However, this “noise” does have substance. They …read more

Have you guys heard of RevaléSkin and the amazing CoffeeBerry®? If you have and have been dying to know more about the product and what CoffeeBerry® can really do, I’m currently working on a post that I’m hoping to help us understand this ingredient better. I told you guys about the Stiefel event I was going to, right? We talked skincare and I certainly learned a lot. I’m encouraging you guys to ask that question so I can do my best to answer them.
AND guess what? I got myself a beauty loot from RevaléSkin. Three guesses on what’s inside.

You can …read more