Review: Pond's pure white deep cleansing facial foam

Remember my blog post about my watson's 3 day sale at SM? The pond's pure white deep cleansing facial foam was a part of my haul. They were sold 2 for 154.75 which makes them about 80 pesos each. That's a steal, right?

I tested this product for 7 days straight. 6 days in Manila and 1 day here in Iloilo.

Product says:

New Pond's Pure White Facial Foamis formulated with Active Carbon. The activated carbon is known to easily absorb and lift away the dirt and impurities from skin surface and deep within pores. Cleanses your face thoroughly to reveal your natural pure white looking skin.

• Contains Activated Carbon
• Easily absorbs and lifts away impurities
• Helps to cleanse your face thorughly.
• Reveals your natural pure white looking skin

What I like about this product:

• It's really foamy. I only use squeeze out a small amount, and I can already massage it on my whole face.
• I actually like the perfume scent. I can't describe the exact scent though, but it is something that's not overpowering.
• The gray color of the foam is really cute. Unique.
• I didn't have any complains for the straight 6 days that I am using it.
• No break-outs.
• After rinsing off, my skin was smooth and sleek.

What I don't like about this product:

• On my 7th day of using it, man! my face was stinging. I had to wash my face off immediately.

Over-all:

I feel sad for the product. I was expecting for it to do good because of the black packaging and gray content, which makes it look so inviting while having that hey-buy-me-i'm-cool look. Maybe, my face was just sensitive to it and it just wasn't too sensitive to react on the first use. I recommend this to those without sensitive skin like my mom, because she is not experiencing any reactions to it. In fact, she's still using it until now. I'll be giving my share of the product to my cousin and see if she's ok with the product. Sayang naman eh. :)

Will I repurchase?

No. :)

Note: My sensitivity reaction to this product is only good for my skin type. It does not necessarily mean that you will have the same reaction to it too.

How about you? Have you tried this product? Did it do you any good? :)

Thank you so much for reading my blog!

Much love,

Peepir

October 19 - 24, 2010

MANILA. MANILA. MANILA.

I have so wanted to visit Manila ever since I was little (lol! Have I ever been little?!). The fact that it's flooded with shopping malls makes me so want to save to purchase items which I can only buy there.

Finally, my dreams of stepping into the lands of Manila came true. Cebu Pacific had a sale and we were able to grab some tickets. My mom needed to fix her GSIS records anyways, so I guess it's an opportunity that we just had to grab.

I find Manila very busy. lol. :) I am a probinsyana, so it's a lot different here. We went to Divisoria to purchase affordable items to serve as pasalubong and was able to successfully tour like half of SM Mall of Asia in one day. I also loved SM Megamall even if I almost got lost. lol :P

These are my top 3 shops that I liked:

1. Marionnaud (even if almost everything is E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E.)
2. Watson's (there are brands and items that are available in Manila only and not here)
3. Papemelroti (cause I adore keeping cute stuffs)

Enough of my intro, let's proceed to photos.

Romney, my cousin. He stays in Makati.

one of Jose Rizal's books

another one

and another one.

The first publication of Noli Mi Tangere

a weird tree. I dislike this kind of trees. I feel like they will eat me alive.

Fort Santiago, entrance to where Jose Rizal was imprisoned.

a lady who explained stuffs regarding Fort Santiago. I was too busy looking around to pay attention. sorry :)

Kalesa. The horse. Honestly, I pity them. It was toooooo hot that day and seeing them drooling is like a pain in my heart. I can definitely tell that they are having a hard time since their tongue can't move freely and they can't swallow properly. which I think is the main reason why they are drooling. :'(

The fountain in front of Manila Cathedral.

Fountain too.

Manila Cathedral.

me and my mom.

my bestfriend, Siz.. She works in Manila while I am here in Iloilo. I am missing her. :(

Thank you very much for reading my blog! :)

much love,

Peepir

Watson's Haul (SM 3 day sale)

Remembering the 15% off tag of L'oreal and 20% off tag of Maybelline during the 3 days sale of Sm last October 14 - 16, I really can't help but sigh. Oh! and the Sm Advantage card holders also get additional 8 - 10% off if they get to pay for their items before 11 noon. Isn't that amazing?? Too bad for me though, since I cannot purchase everything that I have been eyeing. I didn't have enough cash (since I'm trying to hold on to what I have for a Manila trip, that's tomorrow) and I am already running out of my skin care things.

FYI: I am posting this pictures to show the ones that I have been purchasing regularly and to show some items that I haven't tried yet and was too curious to see how it goes on me. This is not to brag about anything. :) alrighty?

Here are the products that I purchased:

1. Pond's pure white deep cleansing facial foam with activated carbon + vitamin b3 - The only reason why I got this is because it's buy 1 take 1. lol! Wanted to try this out for myself and see how it works. Review soon. (Lady E of bits&treats already did a review about it though)

2. Cream Silk in Pink - It was 2 for 150. So cheap. I really think that it doesn't do any wonderful effects on my hair, but it is something that I could use on a daily basis. I am kuripot like that.

3. Mitchum Roll on antiperspirant and deodorant - This is the only deodorant that could leave my armpits dry the whole day no matter how much I sweat. (yes, cause I am sensitive to heat and I do sweat a lot). I admit though that it does damage my clothes on the armpit area because of its aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly content which is 20%. That's why I only use this if I know that I'll be out for the whole day.

4. Nivea Visage Refreshing Toner - I use this after washing my face at night, to completely remove any traces of make up. It's really mild and I love how clean my face looks and feels after.

5. Johnson's Baby Powder - This is the product that I really couldn't live without since I use this on my neck area when the weather is just too hot. It's something that can cool me down.

6. Caronia Tan Nail Polish - I wanted to polish my nails with something that could match all of my outfits that I will use when I'm in Manila.

7. Maybelline (I forgot the rest of the name) - I am loving this! haha! I got for 179 instead of 249 :) will do a review about it. So please watch out for that.

8. N37 Eyes by Marionnaud - I love putting darker eyeshadows on my crease to give me that depth that I really want in my eyes, and I think this is the cheapest one out there that could help me.

9. Maybelline Compact in Natural - my mom repurchased this thing for 2 times already. I wonder what's so good with this one. hmmm.. :)

So, I guess that's it!. I am happy with the things that I purchased. I am kinda sad that I wasn't able to purchase LULUR and the cuddles cotton pads, but I am also happy since I was able to keep my money and use it in Manila instead ( I might find something more worthy).

I'll be off to Manila tomorrow (october 19) until Sunday (October 24), so expect my blog to be full of Manila pictures. I might do hauls or reviews as well though. Come what may. :)

Thank you so much for visiting my blog!

Much love,

Peepir http://i48.tinypic.com/35058w6.jpg

My inspiration

Seeing works of art like these makes me so want to be an official make up artist! :) I really want to study cosmetics... 'nuff said!

Photographed by: Julius Henry Kyle Feolino; Manuel Libres Libredo;

Make up by: Hilde Marie Johansen

2 phase make up remover (sophie paris)

ok. another sophie paris review?!

Hello ladies

Yes! another sophie paris reviewer. Not only are they cheap but they provide good products too.

(and i get 30% discounts because I'm one of their dealers.)

I've read a few beauty bloggers raving about how good maybelline's make up remover is, ( i think that was maybelling, not really sure). The raves somehow convinces me to try it, but it would be unnecessary for me as of now because I still haven't consumed the one that I've been using.

It's no other than..

(such a bad photo)

here's a closer look:

2 PHASE MAKE UP REMOVER

Product description: Enriched with Jojoba Oil to remove all traces of make up whilst moisturizing your skin. The alcohol-free formula is extremely gentle for eyes and lips and do not cause irritations. For all skin-types.

I only use this product on my eye area, because I'm too afraid to let the product reach my forehead, cheeks, etc. because of the oil content. I do have an oily face thus (probably) using something with oil will only cause more oil production. (hah! i used the word "oil" 4 times on this paragraph alone.)

Since, my nichido eyeliner is a part of my make up routine, i definitely needed something that could help me easily take it off before my night bath.

Pros:

• You can definitely tell that it contains oil because the water subsides in the bottle.
• Does not have any strong scent, that will make you feel disgusted. Remember how a johnson's body oil smells like? It somehow smells like that.
• A 100ml bottle costs around 200 pesos ONLY.
• It's lightweight. It will be easy for you to carry it around when travelling.

Cons:

• I'm still unsure with the effects of jojoba oil on my skin.
• The water subsides fast in the bottle. Requires you to be prompt in squeezing it on your cotton balls.

Will I repurchase?

As of now, no because I really do want to try maybelline's make up remover and compare the effects. If the latter won't work on my skin then I'd go back to this one.

Scale:

4/5.

Thank you very much for taking time to read my blog! :)

Much love,

Peepir

DIY Hair Spa

(this is not me. photo courtesy of google.com)

I used to have this thick black wavy hair which is so hard to manage. I really hated it so much that's why I convinced my mom to bring me to a salon and have it fixed. The most popular hair straightening process before was hair relax. Although it was a bit pricey, my mom resorted to it just to allow me to stop whining how bad my hair is. I think she paid around 1k just to have everything done, but it was more affordable compared to hair Rebonding which was rumored to cost around 5k. (dati pa yun ha?)

For the next years after that, I regularly brought myself to a salon to have my hair done. I started to resort to rebonding when I was in my 4th year college already since I've heard that aside from the fact that it is effective, it won't damage my hair as much as relaxing.

Now that I am 22, I still have my hair rebonded just to have it stiff straight. I feel more confident that way.

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Anyways, I do visit salons from time to time to get my every 2 weeks or month mani/ped. Everytime I step into one with a gay beautician, they always notice my long mixture of straight and long hair. They keep recommending hair treatments, like hair wax, hair spa, highlights, milk spa, etc. etc etc. No matter how tempting they may sound like, I just smile at them and not let everything get into my head.

I do have a bunch of gay friends and I am quite familiar with their convincing tactics not only to get customers but also to get service tips. If you are wise enough and know yourself more, you won't be fooled.

However, I do take some advices from my beautician gay friends, especially on how to take care of my hair. As you can see, my hair is damaged mainly because of trying to straighten it for the past 8 years. which is also the reason why i have a lot of hair products at home. Well, not really a LOT, just a bit over than the regular.

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One of the recent ones that my mom bought for me for my hair care was the Hair Treats hair spa in macadamia.

(Hair Treats Hair Spa in Macademia)

It is my first time to actually read the word macadamia so for my benefit and for you too, i did my homework.

(Macademia Nuts)

Macadamia is a nut. And the ingredient that they produce from it is the oil. There are some article writers who refer to this nut oil as the nearly perfect one.

Here are some of the reasons why:

1. Macadamia nut oil is rich in calcium, B complex, phosphorus and iron.

2. It is a natural moisturizer and emollient. Emollients attract and trap moisture from the air.

3. Because it is light and non-greasy our hair can easily absorb the oil.

4. It is also good fr your cuticles, foot heels and elbows.

As I have read the article about macadamia oil, I'm getting more and more interested with the product. Of course, it may not be that 100% effective since it's a commercial one, at least you will somehow get effects, right?

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It's one of the natural ways to revive full bodied and nourished hair, leaving hair soft, shiny and manageable.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: After shampooing, massage thoroughly onto hair and work evenly through the ends. Leave on your scalp for 15 minutes.

PROS:

1. The product is really creamy, a little could already go a long way.
2. It has that strong soft scent that smells really smells good. The moment you open the cap, you will immediately smell the goodness of the product.
3. Less than 200 for 250 grams. Affordable, right?
4. It leaves my hair soft and smooth to touch afterwards and the day after.

CONS:

1. The strong soft scent might be too strong to others.
2. The container is quite big to be brought when travelling. ( you may want to transfer it to a small container )

I'm not sure if this will work for every hair type. I just wish that the softness will last on my hair for days even if i will just use a regular conditioner after shampoo.

I hope you had a great time reading. Thank you!

Peepir :)

I can't help but post her picture, wow! I so wish my hair is like this.

*photo courtesy of candymag.com*

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Sophie Paris

I AM A MAKE UP FREAK.

I can't leave the house without having any make up on. Sometimes my Lolo can't stand it especially on rush situations. I have to have something on my face kahit lip gloss lang, ok na ako basta meron lang talaga. (I really want to try to speak straight english on my blog, pero I guess I am not that fluent and I am a little conscious with my grammar. lol )

This world has a got a lot of things to offer, especially in the field of make up. When you watch beauty gurus in youtube, you could actually realize that there a LOT of various make up brands pala. Bobbi Brown, Nyx, MAC, She Uemura, L'oreal, Revlon, Maybelline (the best so far), Benefit, Lancome, Avon, Chanel, Clinique, Dermablend, Skin Food, Estee Lauder, Kat Von D, Stila and etc.

Off topic: If only I have billion dollars in my pocket right now I'd really want to try everything. I swear! It's one of my dreams. I remember saying to myself once that before I die, I need to collect and keep 10,000 DIFFERENT MAKE UPS (10k flat). Kahit maubos ko yung content as long as the name of the make up brand is still intact, hindi ko pa rin itatapon at tinatapon since I am planning to keep them in one big shelf someday. Yes, I will. I'm not saying naman that I'll buy them in one shot, right? pwede naman pag ipunan eh. I'm only 22 years old anyway. I will still have plenty of time. Yan ay kung hindi ako kukunin ni Lord ng maaga. :) *knock on wood*

Oh, I also have a plan of collecting perfumes. lol! Ang dami kong plans. hoho. Libre lang naman ang mangarap eh.

As of now, since I do not have a stable job yet, I'd stick to what I can afford. I can compromise naman eh, since I have a lot of priorities pa.

I bet most of us are already very much familiar with local brands like Ever Bilena, Revlon, Maybelline, Etude House, etc. But I have one make up line suggestion that you guys should consider, SOPHIE PARIS. (yes I am a dealer of that brand but i am not going to promote it just because of that.

They have 3 lines, i think it's kluge, koshize and SAS.

So far I haven't really tried a lot yet but I feel the need to review the product that I have been using for around 3 months na. One tube palang yan ha? yes, cause I am kuripot like that.

(apologies for the photo, I don't own any high resolution cameras to be able to give it justice.)

PRODUCT NAME: KOSHIZE LIQUID FOUNDATION

DESCRIPTION: contains SILICON POWDER

What makes it great:

• A small amount goes a long way. Call that tipid.
• It's for 190 pesos only.
• It doesn't give you that cakey look and feel.
• After application, it looks like you already dusted powder on your face.
• It really matches most of the Filipina skin tone.
• It contains silicon/e powder.

Women who belongs in my category (full figured ones?) really do sweat a lot. Well, most of us and also some of the slim ones. Philippines is one great country, however, it is not so blessed in terms of the weather and humidity. We always feel the need to use foundation and concealer not only to hide our blemishes but to look well-groomed everyday. However, we just can't prevent sweating especially on our face. A foundation and concealer that's streaking down all over your face is a nightmare!

My advice? Use a concealer and foundation that is oil free and contains SILICONE POWDER. (yes, I do my make up homework. What's the use of sitting in front of my computer more than 12 hours a day?!).

What does not make it great:

• There's no bigger tube. If there is, I'll buy one immediately.

Bigla kong naalala, I'm runnning out of it already. I have to purchase one to bring with me to Manila.

without any make up on

with the KOSHIZE LIQUID FOUNDATION

a little closer.

There.

You got 190 extra? Go try :) Doesn't hurt..

So what's your favorite foundation?

Sincerely,

Grand finale

I have been trying to put up my own blog for the past 5 years. I've tried making accounts with wordpress, livejournal and here in blogspot and as far as I can remember, i think this is like my 10th one.

I don't know why I keep changing my mind, (not only in blogs but also with some other things). I have always been like this since I was young. For example, if I see a website that makes very cute and one-of-a-kind accessories, I will immediately grab the idea and do the same thing for myself. I'll buy the essential and needed things the next day but before the week ends, the things will end up hidden somewhere around my room. Just imagine the amount that I spend on that. If only I was able to resist myself, i'd probably have a stack full of shoes by now.

This situations happen to my blogs as well, I'll make a new account, type in my first blog then forget about it. *sigh*

However, things need to change now. Well, I'm still on the process of changing. I will definitely make sure that THIS will be my FINAL blog starting today. So help me GOD.

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Just like almost every other girl, I'm also into fashion, make - up, styling, music and many other things. Eversince I was in high school I already loved buying magazines, browsing pages and pages of lovely outfits, make up ideas, etc. Nevertheless, I am stuck with browsing. Unfortunately I was not born with a silver spoon. My Dad died when I was 12 (Grade 6) leaving me and my mom alone. I am an only child by the way.

Even if I always had the love and passion for fashion and pretty little things, I still haven't got the chance to have what I want. Yes, I am spoiled in one way or another but my mom is very good in terms of controlling me. She would only buy me things that I really need and she would only buy me shoes if the one that I am using is already overused. There were also times when she would reward me with things that I like if my grades in school was excellent. Yes, excellent. As in, perfect. (My mom was a Salutatorian when she was in Elementary, a Valedictorian when she was in HS and a Magna Cum Laude in College, IMAGINE? i wonder how big my mom's brain is).

Back to the present. I am now 22 and I think I am already in control of what I wanted to do in life. I get to buy the things that I want with the money that I earn from my online shop. However, being the business minded person that I am. I always try to control myself not to spend too much so as to have something to use as a capital for a future business. :)

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This blog will serve as my outlet for all the things that I love and hate, despise and adore, etc. I am proud to be a probinsiyana, so most probably the things that I will feature here are the things that's accessible and suited for probinsiyanas like me too.

lovelots,

Peepir :)