Britney Spears Fantasy

Burberry Brit (Image : Nordstrom)

Bath and Body Works Cherry Blossom Spray

Bath and Body Works Plumeria.  This is what I used mostly when I was pregnant with my second child. Surprisingly, I didn’t feel sick or anything by it. I even used the shower gel and lotion. The whole collection pretty much. Plumeria is now part of my collection since then.  (Image : Bath & Body Works)

Victoria’s Secret Secret Garden Body Mist (Love Spell, Amber Romance, Pure Seduction, Pear Glace, Berry Skin). Technically there’s 5 of them but as you might have guessed. I use one scent on a particular day, depending on my mood. I don’t spray ‘em all at one time, don’t worry . (Image : VS)

Care to share with me your Top 5 Fragrances as well?

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Water, the basic component of all existence is the essential ingredient found in the Optical Skin Care System. So the water that hydrates our body, essential to our existence is now serving as the basis for 7 luxurious products to keep your skin soothing, invigorating, replenished and revitalized. The Optical Skin Care System test results revealed that after 8 weeks of usage:

• 100%  improvement in hydration
• 96% improvement in smoothness
• 60% improvement in radiance
• 32% improvement in fine lines and wrinkles
• 28% improvement in skin tone

Other ingredients with nourishing benefits, besides pure water are :

• trehalose  a disaccharide to moisturize and protect skin cells
• iris florentina root extract with isoflavones to help prevent the visible signs of aging
• yeast extract that rich in amino acids, vitamins and mineral to nourish the skin
• artemia extract to help retain moisture

The Optical Skin Care System steps after the fold…

1a. Cleanse : Optimal Cleansing Oil ($45.60) –removes makeup and dirt to replenish and sustain a youthful skin.

1b. Cleanse : Optimal Face Cleansing Cream ($56.40) — silky foam cream gently removes excess oil without stripping or drying. Use in the morning and night.

2. Balance : Optimal Skin Lotion ($67.20) — a rejuvenating balancer designed to tighten the appearance of pores while it hydrate and protects your skin.

3. Nourish : Optical Skin Serum  ($86.40) — with the help of extracts, sweet almond seed and marine collagen to increase moisture retention for supple looking skin, as well as soft and smooth.

4a. Replenish — Optimal Skin Cream  ($68.40)– a perfect hydration agent to wear underneath makeup in the morning. Use it as a strengthening and stabilizing moisturizer at night.

4b. Replenish — Optimal Eye Cream ($76.80) — the trehalose and colagen formula that nourishes and moisturizes to gradually help reduce the appearance of dark circles while minimizing the signs of fine lines.

5. Soothe — Optimal After Shave Milk  ($55.20) — designed for both Men and Women to comfort and nourishes skin as it quickly revitalize it’s silky smoothness. Great for Men after shaving.

Everything can be purchased at Mannatech.

DISCLAIMER : This is  written for editorial purposes only to introduce the products. This is NOT a review. I haven’t tried the system therefore I can’t give you an accurate assessment of the products.

(Sources : Mannatech)

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It’s summer, and you know what that means right? Wearing short dresses, and shorts to beat the heat therefore showing your lovely legs. I’ve been using the new Schick Quattro for weeks now and I Like It. It has 4 blades which gets the job done. Plus it has 2 conditioning strips to make shaving smooth and having smooth looking (and feeling) legs for days. AND, it has the best handle compare to all the razors out there that I’ve tried. I can’t stand it when I drop my razor while shaving. I haven’t dropped my Schick Quattro at all.

The Schick Quattro comes with a nifty holder that sticks onto the wall so when you’re done using it, store it there and it keeps your razor dry. That prevents it from rusting so really, you’re saving money . You can buy your own from any drugstores near you.

Here are other schick quattro reviews from my friends here at Beauty & Style Channel :

Aging Fabulous prefers shaving with Schick Quattro.

eBeautydaily is shaving with schick quattro.

Shopaholics Daily’s Product of the day : Schick Quattro.

Beauty Gizmo : Schick Quattro

There you go. Hide those unwanted hair with jeans and boots during winter season but please shave for Summer. Most specifically, shave with Schick Quattro. A proof of how smooth my legs are if you’re interested after the fold.. .

Yup, that’s thanks to Schick Quattro .

(Images : Schick Quattro, Style It Less)

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I’ve tried 2 Kathleen Lewis products. Stiff and Sore and Lip Balm.

Stiff and Sore is a peppermint scented cream to alleviate muscle’s aches and pains. I so needed this last week when after a hardcore exercise. Talk about great timing. When you see “peppermint” you’d think you’d feel that cold and icy taste but not at all. When you apply it in your skin, you’ll feel a mild heat that soothes and rejuvenate your aching muscles. (STP: $25)

Lip Balm is probably one of the best lip balms I’ve ever used. I swear. Most lip balms are flavored that well for me personally, I end up licking. Those flavored lip balms don’t stay on my lips. Their effects are gone before I even leave my house. It’s the brain working, ‘hmm, it’s sweet so I must lick it off. Not with Kathleen Lewis Lip Balm. You put it on and you forget it’s there. It’s so natural and mild. No clumps either. Camellia seed oil is one of the ingredients which protects the skin while replenishing vital nutrients. Aloe butter gives that soothing effect while it hydrates your chapped lips. Honey which is filled with vitamins and enzymes to moisturize the skin. Beeswax to keep your lips soft and Vitamin E for a powerful antioxidant. (STP : $11)

You can buy Kathleen Lewis Beauty Worldwide products at BeautyExclusive.com

(Images : BeautyExclusive.com )

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I must be honest and confess that I had no idea what SPINLASH was when it arrived in my doorstep. My husband on the other hand was impressed that I’ve just gotten it in the mail. Not that he wears make-up, not at all..LOL, but it’s sad that he’s familiar with it and I’m not. Apparently he had seen commercials on TV. Me the oblivious one, haven’t caught it or just wasn’t paying attention to it. 2 kids, blogging, chores, laundry and a husband can do that to you .

Anyhoooooo, I was so excited to try it out coz SPINLASH promises no clumps in mascara. I so needed something like this coz I’m always left with those pesky clumps. So how does it actually works? Click for more…

SPINLASH mascara has a brush that rotates 360 degrees in both directions, upper and lower lashes. While you’re applying your mascara, it’s also removing the clumps leaving you a clean looking made-up eyes. SPINLASH comes with two shades, black and brown. OR, you could use your usual brand. Do the usual dipping with the SPINLASH brush and let the thing do it’s job by hitting the arrows located on the SPINLASH handle.

I’ve only used it a few times. I’m still trying to get used to holding a rotating mascara brush. I’m not that good with makeup application so it’s a little hard for me to handle beauty gadgets..LOL. I don’t know if you could tell the difference from the pictures but yes I’m wearing SPINLASH mascara on the second picture. I apply my mascara very light and I wasn’t blessed with my kids long lashes. Not a lot of clumps and it felt nice not having to use the lash brush manually after just putting my mascara on. SPINLASH did both task, at the same time. It takes a little bit of getting used to for beauty products n00b like me.

SPINLASH is available at Target, CVS and Claire’s. If you come back next month for our Anniversary contests, you could be one of the 5 lucky gals who’ll get one. Uh huh. So see you then. In the meantime, check out the mentioned stores for SPINLASH so you could maybe practice and stop walking around with clumped eyelashes .

*Images © Dexie J. Wharton / Style It Less

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I was contemplating on getting my bangs last week remember? Well, I’ve gone ahead and got it back. My son was surprised when he saw me.

“Oh you got your bangs back, you look pretty with your bangs. How come you cut it off before? I couldn’t see your bangs. But now you have it back”.

I had to explain it to him that I didn’t “cut off” my bangs. It grew so I have been sweeping it off on the side. He said, “ooohh, I like your bangs better”

My husband said I look nice but then again that was after he’s had 2 beers..hehe. He defended himself by saying, “you know I mean it”. I believe him. The first time I decided to get my bangs which was like last January of last year he said it’s sexy and that I should’ve done it a long time ago .

Oh and if those 2 aren’t enough, I got hit on by an old lady at the grocery store..LOL. When she was approaching I initially thought she was going to say how cute my daughter is coz well, she gets that a lot. Imagine my surprise when said, “you have the most beautiful smile“. I looked at my daughter, then back at the old lady just to make sure she meant me, and she repeated it. “You really have the most beautiful smile“. Well thanks errrrr Grama?… Hehehehe.

*Oh some dude at Burger King smiled and kept on looking at me while he was leaving but we’re going to keep that a secret. Shhhhhhh

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The Beauty of Color by Iman is a gift from the hubs. He saw me working on my make-up breakdown post this weekend and the other day he came home from work and surprised me by handing this book. Isn’t he just the sweetest? He asked later that night if I like it coz he thought I’d be able use it for my blog. He’s romantic like that. He surprises me with things even though we’re not necessarily celebrating an occasion.

About the book, it’s quite informative. All sorts of tips for Women in color. How-To’s for different skin types, conditions, ages and looks. I’m enjoying it so far. Who knew there are so many types of brushes, hehe.

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This is my first time to do this so please bare with me. Plus I don’t really know that much about make-up. I’m better with fashion. But I know what do with my own face so in case you’re wondering what make-up I’m wearing today, here’s the breakdown:

• Bare Minerals Foundation, medium beige

• Bare Minerals Mineral Veil

• MAC Fafi Powder Blush : Hipness Frost

• Lancome Eye Shadow : Ciel Du Soir(Matte) and Off The Rack (Metallic)

• MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

• Wet & Wild Lipliner 711

• MAC Fafi Lipglass : Sugar Trance

There you go. I don’t do much. I always keep it simple. I am really loving the MAC Fafi Lipglass.

Please be nice with your comments..LOL I’m really not a Make-Up Connoisseur like Shannon of Make-Up Minute, Teri of Beautiful Make-Up Search, CJ of eBeautyDaily or my MAC Addict friend Star of Self Styled. So yes, please be nice, Thanks

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I want my bangs back. Just the bangs. I’m quite liking my medium-long layered hair which I intend to keep growing. But I miss my bangs . iVillage said bangs are great and staying this year so I guess it’s time to book an appointment with my stylist. I’m thinking of going back to auburn color also. Hmmm. What do you think?

Sorry ’bout the picture quality btw. I left the macro focus on. Do’h.

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