Before my friend Star from Banging Bags gave me the Bare Escentuals Kit as a Christmas present a few years ago, my makeup routine consisted of liquid foundation application using the makeup sponge then finishing it off with a CG pressed powder application.

Ever since I’ve experienced the “greatness” of the Full Coverage Kabuki brush and  Flawless Application Face Brush that came with the kit, I haven’t looked back. The bristles are soft and so smooth when it touches the skin. Even when I’m using either MAC, L’ancome and Wet’n’Wild brands of makeup. I’m lucky enough to actually …read more

A couple of weeks before I started writing for Beauty Gizmo, funny thing happened to my really old hair dryer. It just died. It just completely blew up and died. It was one of those funny things but not really. Know what I mean? It was an old hair dryer though so it wasn’t really a surprise. Nevertheless, I considered it a major beauty disaster. I also found it ironic how and when it happened. See, my routine after shower is as follows :

dry up
brush my teeth
moisturize, moisturize, moisturize

Then I would apply mousse all over my hair for volume. …read more

Hi everyone, I’m Dexie, you’re new Beauty Gizmo friend. I will officially take over the responsibilities of telling you all the wonderful and fun beauty gadgets out there on November 1st. I figured I’d say hi and introduce myself.
I’m usually at Style It Less sharing  wonderful sales, and ideas on how to look stylish without breaking the bank. I’m also the SHE at She Knows Best, a Men’s Fashion, grooming and lifestyle blog. AND, I’m the Mother who’s chattering about Kids Fashion and grooming over at Style Tots. As you can see, I’m all over b5media’s Beauty & …read more

I’ve been tagged by Carleen of Girlgloss, and I am more than happy to answer this!
What were you doing ten years ago? Ten years ago, I was in first year high school ( I think ), getting shocked on how different it is from grade school. I was an adolescent exploring with vanity – as I swiped Johnson and Johnson astringent on my face every break time just to get rid of my oilies. It was a horrible breakout phase for my skin, then.
What are five things on your to-do list today? One sure thing – I’d be looking and …read more

Sasha tagged me with this meme, so here’s some things about me! Of course, I’m adding some beauty gadget angle to it, to be meme-d to others! Haha!
 My Foundation: Monave Concealer Foundation and Lauress Minimalist Mineral Foundation
My Mascara: Only Blinc Kiss Me Mascara! it-stays-put!
My Blush: Valerie Beauty O! My Blush
My Eye Shadow: alot of Monave Multi-purpose Minerals, Valerie Fleximinerals, Meow Feliners, MAC pigments, Mineralogie
My Day Cream: REVALESKIN Day Cream with SPF 15
My Lipstick: MAC Back to Rio, with several lipglasses from MAC ( Avarice and Squeeze it Up from the FAFi Collection )
My Beauty Product Brand: none …read more

Just a realization – the older we get, the more pressing the issue of hair removal is.
I’ve been thinking about this for the longest time, and well, I’d like to ask everyone this question-
What is your preferred method of hair removal- be it for your legs, facial hair, eyebrows, and all those stuff?
Tweezers, those electric gadgets, razors, wax strips, cold wax, hot wax, in-threading or what not? Which is the best method, and why? Would you rather undergo a laser treatment to remove it permanently? Or are you patient enough to remove them over and over again?
It’s just that I’ve …read more

Well, looks like someone has a nasty, nasty hangover from her vacation. Yeah, that’s me! This meme’s three months due, but it just showed up on my dashboard just now ( sniff , Dexie, sorry! ), so here are some secrets about me that I’d love to tell you !
1. I love everything about beauty. From products, to gadgets, to tools, just everything! I spend a majority of my budget splurging in beauty stuff.
2. I have more beauty gadgets than tech gadgets. It’s a 3:1 ratio.

I’ve been quiet for approximately 4 days already, and I apologize! I just came back from a very blissful, relaxing vacation in the very idyllic province of Bohol, Philippines ( my country! ).
Just sharing to you where I went to – here’s a picture of the very famous Chocolate Hills ( lovely, lovely, breathtaking sight ), which is one of the tourist spots I’ve visited, aside from visiting tarsiers ( endangered creatures ), beaches ( are just love! ) and my very very special resort.
Off to my next entry! and I’m talking about traveling beautiful!

Here are some beauty gadget-related facts about me,
I am endlessly intrigued by beauty tools and gadgets. I believe that they are the modern version of magic wands!
I have burned my hands a couple of times using the curling iron and the flat iron already, and it doesn’t feel good! Nevertheles, I never get phobic over them! Haha!
Silly as it may seem, but I think that Denman brushes are magical. ( hahaha! )
My dermatologist gets challenged all the time when I ask her from my skin condition to the tools she use in her office! Well, I …read more