The Beauty Bakery Milk and Vanilla Sea Salt Scrub - First Impressions

I have never tried a sea salt scrub before ever... haha... at least in the comfort of my home... I've tried some foot spa before, when we had our vacation in Baguio though.  My friend, Judy gave this to me, since she has an extra according to her... (Whew... good thing though, I'm running out of things to review hahahahaha... since all the products I've reviewed are NOT Sponsored in any way.)

So let's begin... this is a new experience for me too... 😊

Packaging	It comes in a very cute plastic bottle with a cork cap.  The plastic bottle is translucent with sticker label.  It also comes with a wooden spoon.  The jar contains 200g of the product

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A Simple Act Producing Full of Joy

Have you ever experienced before wherein a stranger, did some random act of kindness which made you really, truly happy that you will remember it for the rest of your life?

During that time, your heart was filled with so much joy that nothing could ever destroy your day.  And not all people have the luck and opportunity to experience that especially if you receive it from your idol.

Mr. Jerrod Maruyama is my favorite Graphic Artist, I literally have a folder in my computer containing all of his works.  And it gives me great inspiration seeing all his kawaii works.  Whenever I have my phone cases customized, it's always a Jerrod Maruyama design.  That's how much I love and adore him.

When your in the medical field, you're taking care of sick people, some in one of their lowest times of their lives, and sometimes, you get affected of the negative energy revolving inside the hospital.  Crafting has always been my escape and it has forever given me my touch of positivity.  It never left me alone when I was depressed.  It's very patient, that despite I don't have time to make anything crafty and artistic, arts and crafts have never left my side. 

So when I decided today to think of something or an event that made me really happy, I thought of this event which happened last July 30, 2014.  When one of my creations was featured by my favorite artist from another side of the world!!!  Featuring my work, from a humble resident physician in the Philippines.  Who could ask for more?!

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Biore UV Perfect Face Milk - Review

The Biore sunscreen is just my holy grail sunscreen.  At SPF 50+, you can get the sun protection you need without being too heavy on your skin.

I've just finished my Biore UV Perfect Bright Milk and though I really loved that sunscreen, I bought a different variant since I wanted to try the others as well.

I ordered this at Beauty MNL and as expected I got the package the very next day after I made the payment.  This is one of the reasons why I loved buying from them.

Packaging	It comes in a plastic bottle with a pointed tip.  There's I think a ball inside, you can shake the bottle and you get the satisfying feeling of the sound of the ball inside.  This is one of the 3 variant, the one with white pearl colored cap.

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Kuromi Face Powder - First Impressions Review

Ok I will admit it, the main reason I bought this is because of KUROMI!!! Kuromi is my favorite sanrio characters, I'm a sucker for this character.

So when I saw this, without hesitation bought it.   Then I came to look what is the brand.  This is from Angel Cover Wonder Collect Face Powder.   I bought this on instagram last year, I forgot the online shop sorry.  But recently I see these often in Bazaars already.  I really have to hold my restraints from using this since I still have a face powder during that time.

PS: you can check availability of other characters 😍

Packaging	The main reason I bought this is because of the packaging.  I really didn't care if the shade wouldn't match me, I'll just replace the contents with something that matched me, but thankfully this comes in a light shade. Anyways... Don't you just love looking at this???

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Fashion 21 Eyeshadow Palette - First Impressions

There's been a slight delay of my review posts, well it's because I've been busy preparing for my report (in urocon).  After the conference I felt really drained, like I've used up all of my energy for that conference.

Anyways... I'm supposed to review the Laneige Lip Mask, however I've decided to use it a little longer so I can make a more reasonable review for it.

Let's just have a first impressions first of this local brand, Fashion 21 Eyeshadow Kit.  This is the eyeshadow palette I've been wanting to buy since it offers a wide range of colors for you to play with. 

Packaging	The packaging is a standard plastic black packaging.  There's no mirror in the cover which is a con for me.  There's no applicator also, which is another con also.  I feel that the plastic packaging will break easily.

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Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence - First Impressions

I bought this one also from the Cosrx Line.

I got my Cosrx sample from Angellearkin.  They cost P20 each sample.

Packaging	No comment on the packaging since I bought the sachet.
Smell	None
Consistency	Slimy consistency, but this is more watery than the all in one snail cream and more of gel type.
Application	I first applied it in the morning, at first it will feel sticky to slimy, and at first I didn't notice any difference.  It didn't affect my makeup also.  I again applied it at night, and it has the same effect as the Advanced Snail All in One Cream.  It felt more moisturized, plump.  The only difference I noticed is that it's smoother compared the the all-in-one cream. I didn't break out from this.
Duration of use	1 day
Pros	What I love about this is that it really makes your skin feel good and smooth.
Cons	Price standad size P820 - P900 in shopee Expensive for the full size product
Recommend?	Yes, if you won't look at the price
Rating	8/10

Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream - First Impressions Review

I welcomed  Valentine's day with an emergency surgery.  Things only can happen to doctors 😆

I started reviewing samples already, since it takes a lot of money to review some products, and all the products that I review are bought by me, unless if a friend or relative gave them as a gift.

I saw many youtubers rave about the Cosrx line and I've heard great reviews from that line.  I checked it online and it's pricey for my budget.  So I first tried it out with samples first, that way it will be cheaper and I'll just buy it if I really liked it.

I got my Cosrx sample from Angellearkin.  They cost P20 each sample.

Packaging	No comment on the packaging since I bought the sachet.
Smell	None
Consistency	Slimy consistency
Application	I first applied it at night, at first it will feel sticky to slimy, but once it sets in you'll feel that your face is slowly absorbing it.  I was not able to feel how great it was until the next morning when I woke up.  My face felt soft, hydrated, plump.  The feeling is similar to the Laneige Sleeping Mask although a little more smoother than the Laneige one. Then I applied it as my moisturizer under my makeup.  My skin felt great even under the makeup.  It did not affect how my makeup sat on my face.
Duration of use	1 day
Pros	What I love about this is that it really makes your skin feel good.
Cons	Price standad size P850 - P900 in shopee Expensive for the full size product
Recommend?	Yes, if you won't look at the price
Rating	8/10

My Scheming - Review

This is a delayed post, but I just got lazy with editing the pics.  My younger sister requested this to be her gift in her birthday.  So we both tried this if this is amazing as the social networks claimed them to be.

Packaging	Pretty standard packaging.  Comes in 3 separate tubes, with label step 1, step 2, step 3

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Ellana Makeup Brush Cleaner vs Laverne Makeup Sanitizer

I first learned about Laverne Makeup and Beauty Tools Sanitizer from Ann Clutz and I bought one from Beauty MNL.  The packaging is super nice! I bought P399 for 60 mL

As for the Ellana Cucumber Melon Makeup Brush Cleaner, this was recommended by the Saleslady from Landmark. I bought P340 for 120 mL (on sale, actual price 399 for 120 mL) This has a simple packaging as compared to the Laverne.

I was looking for a brush cleaner for spot cleaning and I happened to try these two products.  Here are my thoughts....

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Nichido Stardust Eyeshadow - First Impressions

I seldom use brown eyeshadow, I'm more of a pink and gold type of person when it comes to eyeshadows.  But brown eyeshadow is something like a must have, it can go well with almost any outfit.

But I didn't want to spend so much on brown eyeshadows since I don't frequently use them.  So I thought of why not buy from one of the local brands instead.  I originally intended to buy the Fashion 21 Eyeshadow, but to my surprise, the Watson's in Greenhills doesn't carry Fashion 21! That's to my surprise as well.  Nichido was on sale when I went there, I bought this eyeshadow for 89 from the original price of P168.

I got the "Totally Neutral".

Packaging	It comes with a bronze colored box.  The palette is in a plastic container with bronze colored cover.  A mirror is behind the cover.  It also comes with a sponge stick applicator.

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Laneige Anti-Ageing BB Cushion - Review

I go this cushion from Tita Cecile when she went to Korea for vacation and this was her pasalubong for me! Thank you so much tita!!!

I waited for almost 11 months to finish my skin79 bb cushion before I tried this.  This is not a real first impression, since I first used this in my How to hide you've been crying makeup.  But it will be unfair to have a first impressions during that time, since my skin was not in its best condition.

The shade that I got is No. 13 True Beige

Packaging	The cushion compact is made of plastic, white at the bottom with silver lining of the cover.  It looks simple and elegant.  The quality of the plastic is good and sturdy.

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