Today's Mini Haul

i haven't posted anything in a while, work's been pretty crazy, so i haven't had time to blog, nor take pictures of FOTDs or OOTDs. well i don't have work today, so i went to makati to do a bit of shopping. just thought i'd share what i got :D

i went to Rustan's and bought a full sized bottle of Stila's Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer in Light 03. i have a sample size, and i am loving it :) i bought the Oil Free variant, and it has a higher SPF too (this one has SPF 30, while the normal variant has SPF 15).

Battle of the Nose Strips

i bought The Face Shop's White Mud Nose Pack a few months ago, and i just wondered if i made a right choice in investing on this pack instead of buying other nose strips that are available on the market. so i decided to buy some at the mall, and have an experiment. my nose was riddled with blackheads today, i counted at least 3 on my nose bridge. *ugh* read on to see how the nose strips fared. they were used one after the other..

Makeup for the Holidays

i'n going to spend the holidays in sydney, and apart from the age-old question of what clothes and shoes i'm going to pack, a new one pops-up this year: what makeup products am i going to bring with me? :D

as much as i would like to bring my entire collection, i can't =P so i had to pick favorites..

face

The Face Shop Span Oil Control Pre Makeup

Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet Foundation

Make Up For Ever High Definition Powder (forgot to include in picture)

The Body Shop Nature's Mineral Foundation
Ellana Bronzer in Harmony (forgot to include in picture)

cheeks

 The Body Shop Blush Trio in Warm Sunset

The Body Shop Solar Duo Blush in Radiant Pink

eyes

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Profusion Pearl Palette

The Body Shop Hot Brights Eye Liner

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner

Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara

lips

NYX Round Lipstick in Indian Pink

NYX Round Lipstick in Watermelon

Smashbox Pink Power Lip Palette

other essentials i'm taking with me..

Suesh Personal Essential Brush Set

Charm Blending Brushes

The Body Shop Kabuki Brush

Suesh Brush Cleaner

Fanny Serrano Eyelash Curler
Make Up For Ever Sens'Eyes Eye Cleanser

i don't actually plan on wearing makeup every single day, but it's good to have my stash with me in case i want to get dolled up :D

happy holidays everyone! :)

FOTD/OOTD: 1920s

our team's Christmas Party was held at TGIF, Glorietta and the theme was 1920's Casa Royale :)

i went for shimmery neutral eyes (light gold and bronze) and really red lips.. :)

face

Make Up For Ever High Definition Primer

Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet Foundation

The Body Shop Blush Trio in Warm Sunset

eyes

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Profusion Pearl Palette

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Eyeliner in 0L Matte Black

Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara

The Face Shop False Eyelashes in XLH

lips

NYX Round Lipstick in Electra

and here's my 1920's attire.. :)

i bought the dress from the Apartment 8 booth at the St. James Bazaar. it was such a great find! :) and i got the headband from The Ramp. it was quite expensive for a hairpiece, but i just couldn't resist!

i love dressing up! :)

My Face Shop Haul

i went to Metrobank's Ultimate Girls' Night Out Bazaar at the Rockwell Tent and scored some items from The Face Shop at 50% off, woot! :D

i bought the Clarifying Potato Pack to calm my skin, as well as the the White Mud Nose Pack to get rid of those stubborn blackheads and whiteheads. also got soap as a freebie :) 

then my friend kath and i also went to their store inside the mall and hauled on a couple more stuff :P we got a 15% discount courtesy of Belle de Jour ;)

i bought the Span Oil Control Pre Make Up to absorb sebum and enhance my foundation's staying power, Volcanic Ash Self-Heating Mask for deep cleansing, and a pair of false eyelashes in XLH. 

yeah i'm on a mask hunt as you can see ;) can't wait to try 'em! :D

Smooth Seaweed Mask

i wanted a face mask to minimize my pores. i came across the Smooth Seaweed Mask from The Face Shop and decided to give it a try. it costs P445.

what it says:
The benefits of seaweed: Vitamin and mineral rich for healthy, hydrated skin. Seaweed also tightens pores for smoother looking skin.

how i use it:
i pop this in the refrigerator for a couple of minutes before i actually apply it to my face. instant cooling sensation ;)

as per instructions, i apply toner first. then i spread the mask all over the face, avoiding the eye area.  i leave it on for about 12-15 minutes then rinse off.

actual results:
i have to say, it really does work. my pores appear to be tighter, and more shallow (click the pic to enlarge, beware my huge pores haha).

but i wouldn't go as far as saying the results are permanent. they last for about the entire day. so u can use this mask on days when u need smaller looking pores instantly.

so i'm pretty happy with this mask :) i use this about 2 times a week, as part of my skin care regimen.