Colour Collection Whitening Gluta BB Cream

At first I thought this BB cream seems a few shades darker than my skin tone but as I applied it on my face, it actually blended well with the colour of my skin. It evened out my skintone and my face matched the color of my neck much closer after using this BB cream. It has light to medium coverage since my acne blemishes are still slightly visible but has lightened significantly too. 

Here's my before/after picture using the Colour Collection Gluta Whitening BB Cream alone, no touch ups or concealers. Notice how even-toned and brighter my skin looks after using it.

It has a dewy effect on my skin so it tends to get oily after a few hours so some finishing powder on top of this BB Cream should help settle the oiliness. The BB cream feels light on my skin and I barely feel like I put anything on. 

Overall I like the effect of this BB cream. That it has SPF 30, whitening effects, and the hazel extracts it contains that helps heals acnes and blemishes among all the other benefits is definitely a plus on my book! It's reasonably priced at Php 599.00 for a 40ml tube and available through the Tupperware brand. 

Get your free samples from Sample Room now! :)

Foot Appeal: My July BDJBox 7-Day Challenge

Warning: There may be pictures in this post that may gross out some people, so proceed at your own discretion. Thank you.

I received this foot peeling mask Foot Appeal from my July BDJ Box. To be honest, I have never even heard of at-home foot peeling masks before this. My idea of foot masks are the ones done in Nail Salon Spas.

Anyway, after opening the pack, you will see two separate sock-shaped plastics with fluid inside. You have to be careful when cutting the packs open so the fluids don't spill out and wear it on your feet so that your feet are soaking in the fluids. (Sorry I don't have a picture of the plastic socks and the soaking since I had to put my kids to bed and didn't have time to take a pic). 

They also provide a piece of sticky tape to fasten the plastic socks on your feet to prevent it from slipping. You also need to wear a regular sock over your Foot Appeal plastic socks and leave it to soak for about 60-90mins.

Notice from my Before picture above that I had a lot of rough spots "kalyo" and cracked heel. 

For me, I soaked my feet for only 60 mins since I didn't realize that I had some scrapes on my toe that was stinging from the soak. It is advisable to use the Foot Appeal mask only when you don't have any wounds or broken skin on your feet. 

I washed my feet with warm soapy water afterwards. (And I must say that the soaking fluid really stinks!) As if it's like a heavy alcohol/acetone smell. Buy hey, it's the price we pay for beauty. Hehe. I also noticed that I should have took off my nail polish prior to using the mask since the nail polish on my toes had also disintegrated. 

Anyway, I didn't notice much the first 2-3 days. But on the 3rd night, I noticed some peeling on my feet...

The 4th-5th day... A LOT more peeling! It was begining to look like my skin was shedding like snake's skin does! And even while I pulled away some of the hanging peeled skin...it wasn't painful at all. By the way, it's best not to forcefully pull off peeling skin to prevent damage to the new skin.

As you can see, those are BIG peeled skin...I was afraid that it was going to hurt but it never did. It was like taking off the top layer and revealing new smoother skin underneath!

After 7 days, there was minimal peeling left and this is what my heel and the bottom of my feet look like...

As you can see on my 7th day...my heels were visibly smoother but the sole of my feet in the mid area still needs some work but has a lot of improvement as well.

Below is a closer inspection of the "before" and "after" pic of my heel for closer comparison:

The "before" pic was taken with flash at night while the "after" pic was takin with morning light streaming through the window. You will notice that the "after" pic of my feet is more pinkish and smooth. 

Overall, I think Foot Appeal really works and am quite positive that after subsequent uses, it will help eliminate ALL of my rough spots thoroughly. Since it is suggested in the packaging that you use this every 2-3 months, will be purchasing another two in the next few months again. Am giving one to my hubby for his use and another for mine! Can't believe how different my heels look now! Am LOVIN' it!!! ;)

How about you? Think this is worth a try?

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Sleeping Baby

I wake up every morning to this sweet little face and couldn't help but write this for him...

"Little baby by my side,

Sweetly sleeping with happy dreams,

Please stay like this a while more,

my baby don't grow up just yet,

your sweet smell and soft breathe...

makes Mommy want to cuddle you in bed.

Baby don't grow up just yet."

- R. Lim

Colour Collection Vitamin E Lipstick

I was lucky enough to nab two Colour Collection Vitamin E Lipsticks from Sample Room the other day...one shade is Kissmark (Matte) and another is Pinkish Nude (Sheer)...a feat in itself since sample stocks run out after just 30 mins.!  But it does pay to be a VIP Sampleroom member. Hehe! ;)

Anyway, this review is about the matte lipstick shade in Kissmark.  Am excited to try out this lipstick since it's my first time to own a Colour Collection lipstick which by the way is a brand by the direct-selling company Tupperware Philippines.

What I like about the lipstick:

• The Vitamin E in the lipstick helps it glide on my lips surprisingly easy and is indeed very matte as you can see in my photo.  I was expecting it to feel dry since it's matte but it actually made my lips feel supple.

• The color pay-off is quiet good.  I only had to swipe the lipstick on my lips once to get the result you see on my picture below.  

• I love the nice vibrant pink hue...I think it suits my fair complexion quite nicely and brightens up my face.

• I've had to touch up only once after having lunch due to some lipstick transfer.  So the staying power is pretty good too.

• It has UV ray protection!

Cons? I can't really think of any right now since am pretty happy with the results of this Colour Collection lipstick.  And priced at only Php330, it's a steal!  Will definitely try out their other shades when I get the chance.

Make-up for My Look of the Day:

•  K-Palette Lasting 2-way Eyebrow Liner from Beauty Bar

• Ofra Eyeshadow in Millenium Gold from Glamourbox

• Eye of Horus Natural Smokey Eye Pencil from Glamourbox

•  Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara

•  The Body Shop Lip & Cheek Tint (used on my cheeks only)

•  Too Cool for School BB Cream  (SM North branch)

•  Palgantong Theatrical Powder in Original Beige from Glamourbox

•  Colour Collection Vitamin E Lipstick in Kissmark is available at your local Tupperware Philippines dealers or at these following branches here.

Be a member of Sample Room @ http://www.sampleroom.ph/ to get free samples like this Colour Collection lipstick here!

April Glamourbox: Pixi Magic Tink Tint

My favorite item in the April Glamourbox is the Pixi Magic Tink Tint in Happy Thoughts Pink!
I love the whimsical packaging that merges with Disney's Tinkerbell character. This is the first time I've ever seen and tried a lip tint in twist-up crayon form. And I must say it works fantabulously well! Am now a big fan of this Pixi Magic Tink Tint. Just a swipe or two brings out a pinkish hue on your lips that's unique only to you. It conditioned my lips with a subtle sheen. And no flaky lips all day too! Barely needed any touch ups even after having dinner out with my hubby.
I love how natural it looked on me! And how it instantly brightened my face as seen in the before and after picture below. All I added to my "before" face was the Pixi Magic Tink Tint. No alterations or touch-ups done to the pics. Did you notice how my face seem to have a radiant glow after?

"Think Happy Thoughts as this subtly blooming, super nourishing gel crayon tints your lips in true Tinker Bell style. With shea butter & lip-plumping hyaluronic acid. It will keep your lips in optimum condition."
- Glamourbox

Retails at Php735 exclusively available at http://www.glamourbox.ph

APRIL BDJ BOX: Revlon Nail Art Expressionist

The April BDJ Box actually came earlier than I expected. Got it on April 13. I immediately opened it as soon as I got home since it was my first BDJ Box and was excited to see the contents.

The product that excited me most was the new Revlon Nail Art Expressionist in Monet. The Revlon Expressionist came with two shades on each end. The creamy green shade came with a normal polish brush while the shimmery lime green shade has the slim nail art brush.
Am quite adventurous when it comes to nail polish colors so I didn't mind the bright greens and yellow shade Monet has. In fact, I actually own an Essie shade very close to the green shade of Monet.

Just the other day, I was actually telling myself how much I wanted to try out doing nail art on myself at home. So when a nail art set was sent as part of the BDJ Box, I was more than excited to try immediately! I played with different designs on each finger. Forgive the rough nail art, it's a first for me. I did a simpler design on my toenails though.

So here goes the 7 day challenge on how well the Revlon Expressionist can withstand a hands-on momma's daily grind ;)
Base Coat: Elianto
Nail Polish: Revlon Expressionist in Monet
Top Coat: Caronia Fast Drying


Day 1:  It was easy to apply the #1 creamy base color in green but was actually quite challenging to do the #2 nail art design on myself.  Specially using my left hand to draw on my right fingers. 

And for the record I'd have to mention that am a right-handed stay-at-home-mom who does not have a nanny right now and takes care of two boys...a 5 year old and a toddler. We have a housemaid to do the cooking and cleaning but taking care of the kids is all on me (with some help from hubby). I feed, bathe and play with them. Just so you have a general idea of my everyday activity and get a picture of how this will affect the staying power of the nail polish.
Okay, now that that's out of the way...back to my review... ;)

Day 2: The tip of 3 nails on my right hand shows a little chipping but not so noticeable. Nothing a little touch-up magic can fix. My left hand polished nails are still intact. No touch ups done on my left hand. Toenails lookin as good as it did yesterday.

Day 3: Pretty much the same...some chipping on my right, but my left hand nail polish had some chipping on 3 tips too. Toenails still look fine.

Day 4:  I had to remove the nail polish on my fingers coz there was major chipping on both hands, partly due to some cloth diaper washing I did. I tried re-doing my nails in another design but couldn't get it to look good enough since the #1 cream base side was getting too thick to apply. Maybe partly due to the hot weather? I couldn't seem to get it to look good so after an hour or so, I had to take it off again. Toenails still going strong... No chipping whatsover.

Day 5-7:  My toenails has seen no chipping and I haven't done any touch-ups on all 7 days on my toe's nail polish. They still look as good as Day 1.

Verdict:
The #1 green cream base polish swipes down a pretty solid color, although the consistency seemed to have thickened on the 2nd and 3rd use, making it look too chunky when swiped on nails. The consistency of the #2 yellow shade stayed the same...I love the shimmery effect it has.
I had lots of fun creating "art" on my nails. And for a mom who has almost no time to go out and get nail spa treatments, it has been such a delight for me to be able to play around with my nails at home for a bit.
I love the vibrant summery color of the polish and look forward to my next shopping day to see if Revlon counters are already selling other Revlon Nail Art colors I might be interested in getting.
I guess if you don't do much house chores the polish lasts longer like it did on my toes.
Also, I think I need to look for a new base polish because although Elianto base protects my nails from yellowing, it does make the polish peel easily after a day or two.

So can anyone recommend a better base polish?

My Hair Hero: Snoe Super Fresh

I heard lots of good things about Snoe products lately and found myself going back to Trinoma to check (and purchase) their products every Sunday 3 weekends in a row now. What can I say? Am addicted to their great products. Great quality and cute packaging as well.

So far I got their Argan Oil, a Snoe Rogue Deluxe lipstick in Precious Pout, Hair Heroes Intense Argan Oil and my latest love...the Hair Hero of the day:

Snoe Super Fresh!
Price:   Php 299.00
Product Size:   50 ml

The small green bottle at closer inspection shows a fine shimmery liquid...looks like bottled up magic! :)
I have very thick slightly wavy hair that tends to get dry. It's been almost a year since I've had a color treatment done.

My hair normally looks like this as seen on the upper left picture. The other photos on top right and below are the curls I got the next day...

How I used the Snoe Super Fresh to achieve this look:
1. Spray the product on clean dry hair.
2. Use foam rollers to curl hair and sleep on it overnight.
3. Wake up the next morning, take out rollers and style hair as needed. Voila! Curly locks!

Quite easy, isn't it?

Cons:
1. Kinda pricey for a small bottle.
2. The tight curls lasted around a few hours only and became sexy beach waves for the rest of the day as the bottle promised (which is not so bad and is quite good) but I would have wanted my tight curls to last longer.

Pros:
1. I do love the soft curly locks I achieved after using it.
2. Love the wonderful scent...am tempted to spray it on my hair every hour everyday.
3. I think the small bottle will last a long time since it takes only a few sprays to get the desired waves. And when I do run out of Super Fresh, will definitely restock! :)

Will probably do a review on my Snoe Rogue lipstick soon... since am equally impressed by it too.

You can find Snoe kiosks inside Landmark department store in Trinoma. Or purchase at their online shop http://snoebeauty.shopinas.com/
or check out their websites for more info on other products and check other locations where you can find Snoe products near you:
http://www.facebook.com/SnoeBeauty
http://www.snoebeauty.com/