Seasalthair: May 2014

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REVIEW: BRILLANTE REVE AUTO EYEBROW PENCIL

beauty 8:03:00 PM

Perfectly shaped eyebrows can express different characters and impressions depending on its own particular shape. It may take a lot of trial and errors for one to consistently draw the exact shape for their own face shape. And for that, you might need a bucket of patience and enthusiasm.

I admit, I am still in the process of trying different styles for my face shape and it's such a pain at first because I was born with really thick black brows. Just the thought of it makes me want to give up and let the brow masters do it for me. But then again, we cannot depend on them always as it is costly. Although, settling for eyebrow shaping gives a little help in just outlining the exact shape they prefer for you.

I look up to Anastasia Beverly Hills when it comes to eyebrow inspirations and tutorials for that clean and wonderfully crafted arches. I can definitely say, she is the master of eyebrow make up. Just by looking at the photos makes me want to bleach my brows to make it a bit lighter. But still, I don't have much of the courage to do it as i'm afraid of what the output would be so I now settle for eyebrow pencils for easy on the go looks.

I always had to look for light chocolate or gray-ish Eyebrow Pencil shades to fill in my brows as darker colors would make me look like I have an androgynous style that I came up with putting on live caterpillars on my brows. (LOL) Although, putting on eyebrow pencils really present it that way but by just taming it a little will less emphasize the thickness.

When buying eyebrow pencils I always go for the 2 in 1 pens that is retractable and has the brush on the other side. It's very convenient and always perfect for traveling.

This Brillante Reve Auto Eyebrow Pencil is my newest favorite of all the eyebrow pencils that i've tried as it glides smoothly on to my brows. It doesn't clump when you apply it and has the Auto Sharp Type design that is flat so it's more easier to design your brows in any way you want.

It is available in four colors Gray Brown, Dark Brown, Brown and Black. You can purchase them online thru SerryMall's website. Each retails for Php 198.00 each! Whoa! that's cheap!

I got the color Grayish brown which I definitely like as it doesn't make my brows more darker. I draw straight brow shapes to get that "innocent" look and also I researched that it is the right design for oval face shapes.

See? Wouldn't you agree? I look more younger with straighter brows. If you'll look at the before, I would look mataray if I wasn't smiling. And it looks messy and short so it's better if we fill in the blank spots in there.

Anyway, I just have to say I prefer it that way. haha

What do you think?

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REVIEW: iWhite Korea Nose Pack + Purifying Essence

beauty 9:37:00 PM

I can't get enough of these summer essentials from iWhite Korea! They're just perfect to add up on my expanding skin care routine. Well, of course I have to say I really love their products especially the Aqua Moisturizing Cream which I totally love applying on my face since it really moisturizes my skin and I love the fact that it's color blue. (Amuses me in my own weird way! haha)

Anyway, I got a bunch of iWhite Korea Nose packs together with a Whitening pack, Facial Cream and Facial Wash that I haven't tried on so i'm so excited to review all of these soon. Today, I decided to try on the iWhite Korea Nose pack since I also got a 50g tube that should be used together with the Purifying Essence. I haven't also tried nose pack creams ever before, usually I use Nose strips but I don't use it on a daily basis.

iWhite Korea's Nose Pack aims to remove unwanted Whiteheads and Blackheads on the face just like any other nose packs available in the market. The only difference is that it's cream based while others are in the form of strips. It also contains Mulberry, Aloe Vera and Panax Ginseng and added Vitamins A, C and E.

This iWhite Korea Purifying Essence is a serum that will help unclog your pores. It should be applied first before the Nose Pack so it can work its magic in softening even the most hardened whiteheads and blackheads.

Here's a photo where I already applied the Purifying Essence. It smells citrusy! Leave it for about 5 minutes, then blot it off with tissue so when you apply the Nose Pack it would stick fully onto the area.

Now let's apply the Nose Pack! Looks llike Elmer's Glue but in a much concentrated substance.

It has a powdery smell that I also like. When applying, dab a little amount on the nose area and spread it carefully to make sure you apply evenly. Then leave it for about 15 minutes until dry and ready to peel off.

Peeling! Peeling! Peeling! I had a hard time removing on the center since I perspire more on that area. See my pores? They're much open on the sides of my nose.

(Please bare with my yucky nose. LOL)

As you can see, my nose does have blackheads and whiteheads and the usual remedy I do to remove them is to use an extractor tool. Honestly, it became an addiction because it effectively removes them. However, there are some consequences when doing that. 1. you'll be prone to getting pimples because the pores will be opened. 2. Sometimes it would leave a scar when putting too much pressure on the skin. And the worst, feeling the pain while doing so.

Anyway, here we got the before and after photo. As for my first try, I think it didn't remove too much as I think my fault was applying a thin layer to my nose. Although, there are some tiny pieces that came off particularly on the sides. Nevertheless, there's no major difference at all.

However, I also think that perspiration causes the cream to loosen up a bit. If you'll look at the photo where I do the peeling, there are some tiny open areas that showed up after a few minutes.

This product is not disappointing on my first try. It's just that it works little by little for me. I've seen a lot of good reviews about it and it worked for them and so I think this product is really effective. I would still give this a try for about a month and so then we'll see if there would be a big difference. Give it a try, maybe it would do its magic on you as well!

iWhite Korea products are available in all Watsons and drugstores.

Next on my list is the Whitening Pack, I can't wait to show you my next review!

Get to know more about iWhite Korea's promos and products on their Facebook page here

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REVIEW : BRILLANTE REVE ATTRACTIVE BB CREAM + MILKY DRESS INSTANT WHITE

beauty 11:42:00 PM

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M&S MOTHER'S DAY HAUL | What we got with P10,000 worth of GCs

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Styled my Mom with M&S

fashion 1:51:00 AM

The moment I saw Marks & Spencer's contest for Mother's Day, I knew I needed to join. Hey! Who wouldn't want to treat their moms to a shopping spree at one of the most upscale boutiques in the world? If we win, then that would be the greatest gift my mom will ever experience on Mother's Day. How exciting!

As we all know Marks and Spencer is known for an array of quality products may it be in clothing, beauty, lingeries/undergarments and even in food. It has always been M&S for gift ideas on special occasions for me and my mom and it never fails not even once. M&S not only represents sophistication but also they make sure class is constantly there. No wonder why mom loves them!

When I shop at M&S it's always very soothing to see prints and classic pieces on the racks. Hence, I got inspired and decided to go for a casual look. Basics are without exception my mom's go-to pieces because not only you can pair it with anything but it also defines what less is more. I styled my mom with her M&S basic gray tee, white A-line pants and her gold plated bracelet for an added accent to elevate casuals into a sophisticated look. This was also inspired by her favorite Hollywood Actress Angelina Jolie who looks effortlessly stunning in casual looks.

TOP | PANTS | BRACELET from MARKS & SPENCER

And for my mom's look........ Tadah! What can you say?

Oh how fun it is to style my mom for the first time over my entire blogging years. You nailed it mom! You look great and definitely younger in this ensemble. My camera didn't give justice to your look though, it's getting more crappy. However, all in all you did a good job! Gold accents like her platform shoes, bracelet and belt made this simple look even more stylish and elegant.

My mom had a good time even though she kept on complaining about the humidity. She was still game with everything I say to her. Thanks to Marks & Spencer for coming up with this #MarksSpencerMom contest. We enjoyed the short bonding moment together which started from doing her makeup, fixing her hair, putting up her clothes, shooting and choosing which photo to put up on this blog post. We're looking forward for more of these soon! Maybe we can come up with a mom and daughter Lookbook? Why not?

And who wouldn't forget everyone's favorite? Milk Chocolate Digestive Cookies! Me and my mom love munching on these super yummy cookies and it's the best thing in the world. Just the perfect way to end up this blog post. Brb (eating with my mom).. teeheee