I found another makeup gem from the drugstore. It is the BLK Intense Color Liquid Eyeshadow from @blkcosmeticsph .

I got the shades called The Bomb and Gorgeous. Both have matte finishes. They also have other variants that has some sheen to it.

Been using these liquid eye shadows since last summer and I found that these are really smudge-proof and waterproof even when I played in beach and the swimming pool!

It has excellent pigmentation, so a little goes a long way. It applies smoothly, but you would have to blend it right away since it sets rather quickly, thus I prefer to use a synthetic eyeshadow brush to apply this.




In addition to that, these are very affordable at only 299 each. You can find these at Watsons or in the SM Beauty Section.


Using this liquid eyeshadows takes a bit of practice. And I find that a slightly dense synthetic brush works well since it can easily blend the product. A little goes a long way with these, so what I normally do is, I take a small dot of the product and put it on a glass surface. Then I dip my eye shadow brush from there, so I can easily control how much product to apply. It is much cleaner this way, than to put it in the back of my hand, since the liquid eyeshadow sets quickly on skin.

Have you tried this or any other liquid eyeshadow?
If so, do let me know how you like to apply it.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

First time having my nails done with Nail Art and nail extensions, and I'm so happy with how it looked! This is the prettiest my nails has ever been 😅 since I normally do not get any manicure. Purely because I practice Jiu Jitsu and short nails are required.

For those who are curious, nail extensions can be done in several ways and different materials. The most popular is Gel Nail Extensions which was the method used for my nails. It is a combination of the same gel polish which is used for gel nails and clear press-on nails. The press-on nails are used to add length while the gel polish serves as a glue and sort of protection for your natural nails.


The outcome is as long lasting and as strong as Acrylic Nail extensions, but without the harsh chemicals that comes into using acrylics.  In addition to that, the process time is much faster compared to acrylics. It can last up to 3 months, but I already had mine removed after two weeks since I am not used to having long nails, so I find it hard to do things.

Thank you so much @avoir.ph for the beautiful work. It took about 3 hours to finish since curing the nail extensions takes time.

You can message them and book an appointment. No walk-ins, by appointment only 😊
You may visit their Facebook page HERE for inquiries.

Here is their current Pricing (their might be price changes)
Plain gel - 800
Gel with design - 1200
Polygel Extensions with plain color -1500
Acrylic Extensions with gel - 2200

Add ons:
50 per design
50 per sticker
Rhinestones - 10
Nail gems from 50-400

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Looking for a morning skin glow and a bouncy soft skin at night?  The latest from Olay Natural White has got you covered!

K-Beauty and J-Beauty are beauty trend giants that have gained massive following due to their influence in the skincare world. While having different approaches to beauty regimens, both are rooted on science driven ingredients that target skin protection and hydration. This is why Olay Natural White takes inspiration from the Korean beauty and Japanese beauty in its latest product offerings that come with 2in-1 benefit.


Olay Natural White Tone Up Angel-Glow 
Tone Up is popular K-Beauty trend that balances and brightens skin tone, however, most facial products that deliver tone up go a little over the top by leaving the skin as a greasy white mess; making it hard to apply makeup on top of these products.

Olay Natural White just found the perfect solution to this dilemma with the launch of the Tone Up AngelGlow. It contains the super ingredients Niacinamide and grapefruit and apple extract that instantly brighten and boost skin glow. It also improves skin clarity by balancing uneven skin tone and helps fade the look of dark spots too.

You can use it as a base for your makeup, as it works perfectly as a skin primer, so it preps your skin by hydrating and nourishing it so you can achieve nothing less of that natural-looking fairness.


Olay Natural White Mochi-Mochi Night Cream 
The dream of waking up with bouncy and glowy skin is now right at your fingertips with just a swipe or two. Riding on the J-Beauty trend of “Mochi-Mochi", you can power up your skin’s natural recovery process with Olay Natural White Mochi-Mochi Night. This first night cream in sachet packaging is power packed with super ingredients Niacinamide, Vitamin B5, and White Lily Extract that work hard to repair, brighten, and hydrate while you sleep the night away.

With regular use of Mochi-Mochi Night, you’ll wake up to a hydrated and brightened skin. It helps reduce the look of dark spots too. The dream of a mochi, glowing skin in the morning is turned into reality. It's similar to having skin protection and hydration with essential oil, in my opinion.

Olay’s Natural White Tone Up Angel-Glow and Natural White Mochi-Mochi Night are available in all major supermarkets, department stores, and drugstores nationwide. Visit Olay Philippines’ Facebook page to learn more about these products.

until next time.

Cherrios!
***Hollie***

P&G Olay teams up with Lazada to support women who “double up” their roles

Women are expected to play dual roles at all times: a leader in the workplace and a hands-on mom; a good daughter and partner; an expert on her line of work and a multi-faceted performer. For all the things that a woman wishes to be, she has to live through society’s expectations, working twice as hard so she can double up her function.

Olay partners with Lazada in its biggest Super Brand Day event with a release of its latest online video focused on how single moms double up twice as much. This video reveals that one of the toughest roles women take on is parenting, especially when done all by yourself.

At first glance, we see a struggling mother barely getting by, facing judgement for the life she needs to live, but what we don’t realize is that these moms set a powerful example to their kids and to those around them. We see a woman that is fearless, someone who is confident and determined. She does not let anyone make decisions for herself - she runs the show.


Olay reaches out to every single mother to value self-care, allowing them to double up with less effort. These are for the women who work twice as much and still radiate a different kind of beauty, a beauty that exceeds beyond their struggles. She is able to Glow Up beyond supreme challenges, and her partner: The Olay Power Duo - Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream and Olay White Radiance Light Perfecting Essence.

“Doubling up as a parent and a professional is no easy task,” says Alexandra Vogler, Associate Director of Procter & Gamble Beauty, Digital Transformation & Communications and mother of 2 young children. “By sharing the touching story featured in the Olay Monster film, we hope to inspire more people to see doubling up on responsibilities as a strength—and ultimately for women to live their lives fearlessly."

As these brands continue its efforts in inspiring women, this collaboration between Olay and Lazada provides a platform to help women gain easy access to products to complete a full skin care routine at their convenience. So, whether they are at work, at the gym, or winding down with their children in bed, this Lazada partnership equips mothers who double up their role with the Power Duo that also works twice as hard as them. 

Olay x Lazada supports single moms and all fearless women who know how to double up.
Let’s celebrate during the Super Brand Day on October 7, 2019 with amazing deals from Olay and join the conversations how single moms lift each other up.

This film is made for women by women. Women of P&G, Lazada, and the agency all took part in conceptualization, production, and execution of the video.

until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Hey ladies, I have yet another exciting skin care tool for you! It is the DeTech Blackhead Remover which I got from The Box PH. I have seen this tool all over social media and got curios if it really works or not.


The DeTech Blackhead Remover is an innovative vacuum technology for skin. It functions like a regular vacuum cleaner. It sucks the nasty gunk (leftover makeup, whiteheads, blackheads, dead skin cells) that has clogged your pores. It also helps lessen your facial lines and wrinkles, exfoliates your skin and evens out your complexion after continuously using for 2 - 5 weeks.

Functions:
Blackhead removal, whitehead removal
Vacuum Suction
Skin Firming
Prevent Melanin Deposition
Improving Complexion
Strengthen Skin Defense Ability
Keeping Skin Tight and Elastic
Fade Melanin Spots


So I have been trying this out for the past two weeks and I can say that it really helped with sucking out any gunk, oil and dirt off my skin. Some of you might cringe if I show the oil and dirt this thing got out on my nose area alone.

The box comes with 6 different sized suction heads that is intended for specific functions. It also comes with a set of instructions as well so please read it before using. I just initially charged it for 6 hours before my first use and then picked the right suction head of my preference.


It is very straight forward and easy to use. There are also steps provided in the manual that came with the box. So make sure to read to use the tool effectively.


Overall I think this works well if used correctly. I would especially recommend this to those with very oily skin and have visible blackheads and whiteheads. I have combination skin and barely see any visible blackheads or whiteheads on my skin so it is a bit hard for me to tell. However, it did suck oils especially on my nose area. I have also used this to help reduce smile lines and it seemed to have helped.
Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Hey skincare lovers! I got something interesting to share with you. I have been testing out the Derma Roller System for the past 3 months and I believe it has helped with improving my skin.

What is the Derma Roller System?

The derma roller (also known as a micro needle roller) is a revolutionary hand-held device which has the ability to naturally stimulate collagen and elastin in the skin to promote healthier skin cells in the body. Using 200 extremely fine medical-grade needles, the dermaroller painlessly creates micro channels in your skin, which then trigger the body's natural healing process to create new, healthier tissue to replace the imperfections of older skin. By renewing your skin cells regularly, you will be able to treat common problems as we age such as wrinkles, skin hyperpigmentation, scars (including acne scars), uneven skin, stretch marks (usually developed after pregnancy) and even hair loss (when used with Minoxidil 5%).


The Derma Roller System can be bought together with their DermaC+ Anti-Aging Serum and their PerfectDerm Collagen Face Mask. The roller itself comes with a case to serve as protection for the needles.


What are the needles made of?

The Derma Roller is a hand held skin roller with 200 gamma sterilized medical grade stainless steel micro-needles used to part the pores of the top layer of skin. The needles come in 5 different lengths (0.5mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm) depending on the type of treatment you are using the system for.  I got the 1.0mm which is for personal use and meant to help lighten Acne Scars.

Is the Derma Roller System safe?

Yes, absolutely. The Derma Roller System is based on ancient acupuncture techniques developed thousands of years ago.The surgical microneedles are gamma sterilized according to ISO 11137. The derma roller uses miro-needles made from non-allergenic medical grade steel so there is no possibility of an allergic reaction to the device.

The Derma Roller System can be used up to 5 days per week for needle lengths of 0.5mm and once every 3 to 4 weeks for needle lengths of 1.0mm and greater.



The DermaC+ Anti-Aging Serum is a powerful anti-aging serum for the face. Highly concentrated with vitamin C (creates elastin and collagen) and vitamin E (antioxidant and moisturizer), this serum minimizes the appearance of deep wrinkles and reduces the look of age spots and discoloration.


The PerfectDerm Collagen Face Masks are specially formulated with moisturizing agents to increase moisture and help reduce lines. These luxurious masks deliver intense hydration and anti-aging benefits for fresh, youthful-looking skin.

It took me a while to test this out since the one I got is the 1.0mm size needle. The kit comes with a User Guide with detailed specifications on how to apply the roller and even includes the direction on how to roll the device on my face.

In my case, I only applied it on my forehead since it was the problematic area at the time when I first started using the Derma Roller. I had fine lines and acne scars on my forehead and I believed this has really helped with the appearance of my forehead.


You can visit https://dermarollersystem.com/ for more information on their product. You can also checkout how it really works, what type of treatments, and what needle sizes are recommended for the specific treatment you wanted. As per specification, I personally chose the 1.0mm in the hopes to lighten my Acne scars. This did sting a little bit when I first tried it, but on my next few tries, I got used to it.

Overall, it was a good experience to try this and I am glad that the product worked on me.

How about you guys have tried a similar treatment before? Do let me know what your experience was and if it worked for you?

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

The health benefits that are associated with hot tubs are unbelievable. In fact, they are often prescribed for a whole host of conditions, from headaches and stress to joint injuries and arthritis. With that being said, read on to discover the health benefits you can expect to gain from spas with hot tubs.

First and foremost, one of the key health benefits associated with hot tubs is the fact that they improve circulation. This is because the pressure from the jets and the hot water causes the body temperature to increase, which in turn boosts circulation because the blood vessels dilate. This can improve the health of your heart and your lungs while also leaving you feeling invigorated.

Hot tubs and spas can also assist those who have arthritis by reducing joint pain and improving movement. In fact, a hot tub can assist with all types of joint and muscle pain. You can buy hot tubs that allow you to direct a high-pressure hydro massage to certain parts of your body. This can provide somewhat of a deep tissue massage when the jets are running at full intensity, and this will help to soothe any pains and aches you are experiencing. This is why athletes are advised to have regular hot tub sessions, as they can speed up recovery time and soothe any muscle spasms. Last but not least, hot tubs provide you with a greater way of relaxing, thus reducing stress and improving your overall mood and well being.

Why not buy your own hot tub?
There are so many options available to those who are looking to buy a hot tub. It can often be a bit confusing and overwhelming. You want to make sure you find the best hot tub for you, but you don’t know where to start. Sound familiar? Well, there is no need to fret, as we are here to provide a helping hand.

There is a lot that needs to be considered when searching for the best hot tubs. One of the most crucial pieces of advice is to buy the deal before you purchase the hot tub. This means that the first thing you should do is look for a reputable dealer that has a good reputation in the industry. Make sure they are trustworthy and that they provide a good after-sale service. It is also advisable to read reviews on independent platforms like ReviewNerds that have been left by previous clients – this can help you when you are trying to evaluate a retailer as well as when you are assessing a specific hot tub.

When choosing a hot tub, it is imperative to make sure it is efficient and made to last. You also need to find something that caters to all of your needs; be this a particular size of hot tub or a tub with various therapy features. Nevertheless, you do need to be mindful of add-ons, as they can often come at an extra price. Everything from water care products to the delivery of the hot tub can result in extra costs you did not anticipate. Factor in everything beforehand to make sure you can truly afford the purchase.

until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***