Product Review: Monte Luxury Perfumed Soap with Intense Whitening Solution

There are so many whitening soaps available in the market but only a few of those that I've tried really worked greatly and helped in making my skin look lighter. One of the best whitening soaps that I've used is the Monte Luxury Perfumed Soap with Intense Whitening Solution. I know, that's a mouthful!

Monte is a company of skin care, cosmetics, and wellness. The first product that I have tried from this brand is their amazing soap. I know that this soap has quite a long name but what I love about it is that it really lives up to its name and what it claims.

Product Name: Monte Luxury Perfumed Soap with Intense Whitening Solution

Price: Php180

Available at: www.monteskincare.com

Solenn Heussaff's Live Makeup Demo with L'Oreal Makeup Designer/Paris

Solenn Heussaff, known as a model and an actress here in the Philippines, if you're not aware, is also a makeup artist.

I remember a few years back when I just learned about this stunning woman, I became intrigued about her because I found out that aside being a model, she is also a very talented makeup artist and she does creative makeup and special FX makeup, too! If you don't know, I not just enjoy doing beauty and glam makeup but I am also into special FX and avant garde makeup. That's why when I found out the awesome talent and skill of Solenn, I instantly became a fan.

Fast forward to this year when I got very lucky and honored to be invited to Solenn's live makeup demo as the resident L'Oreal Paris Makeup Designer in the Philippines at SOMA, Green Sun Hotel in Makati last July 12, 2016.

Easy DIY Hair Color with Liese Creamy Bubble Color

I find it so much fun coloring my hair and switching to different colors. However, I suck at coloring my own hair because it ends up looking uneven and patchy and going to the salon to have my hair dyed can be really expensive. So, usually, I let my sisters and my Mother do it for me instead. But a month ago, I discovered a very easy DIY hair color which doesn't require that much effort and I won't have a problem anymore in reaching the hard-to-reach areas of my hair so the result of the color will now be even!

Liese (pronounced as lee-zay) is the number 1 hair color brand in Japan and it is now finally available here in the Philippines! It is so easy, you'll find it a joy to color your own hair!

Product Name: Liese Creamy Bubble Color

Color variants available: 6

Price: Php449

Available at: Landmark Department Stores, PCX stores, Robinson's Supermarket and Department Stores, and Metro Gaisano Department Stores

Product Review: Fashion 21 Eyebrow Gel

As a beauty blogger and a makeup artist, I've received a lot of questions regarding their eyebrows like how they can prolong the wear of their eyebrow makeup and how to lighten their eyebrows especially if they have full set of brows. My answer for those questions is always eyebrow mascara.

The good thing about eyebrow mascaras is that they have many uses. They tame the brow hairs, set the brows in place, prolong the eyebrow makeup, and neutralize the eyebrow color. You can even wear them alone or on top of your eyebrow pencil or eyebrow powder. But before, not a lot of makeup brands carry eyebrow mascaras. Probably the first eyebrow mascaras that I knew about are the ones from MAC which are kinda expensive for some. And then suddenly, it became a big thing in the makeup industry and different makeup brands finally came up with their own formulas for eyebrow mascaras, even by the local cosmetic brands. Personally, I am really glad that there are now more affordable eyebrow mascaras in the market because that means, more people can try them and hopefully help them with their eyebrow problems. :)

One of the most famous local makeup brands here in the Philippines, Fashion 21, already carry these life-saver eyebrow mascaras. I got all perked up when I saw it on their makeup counters and immediately purchased one to try it out and quickly became a staple in my makeup kit!

Product Name: Fashion 21 Eyebrow Gel

Shades available: 5

Price: Php165

Available at: Fashion 21 counters (Watsons, department stores)

Product Review: L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray

Okay. So, I have already uploaded a video review of this product in my YouTube channel a few months ago but I recently realized that I did not blog about it. And I know there are different kinds of people --- there are people who love more to read and there are also people who love to watch videos more. Anyway, I will just write a short review here and if you're interested to see my video review as well, I will embed the video below.

Product Name: L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Spray & Set

What is it: makeup setting spray

Price: Php500

Available at: Watsons, Department stores

Banila Co. Robinson's Manila Store Launch

Banila Co., the number 1 Korean base makeup brand, launched their flagship store in Robinson's Place Manila last May 7, 2016. Despite being launched in the Philippines just last November 2015, Banila Co. managed to open three branches already within its first six months and their newly opened branch in Robinson's Place Manila is their very first boutique.

The theme of the event is Seoul Beauty, which introduces the concept of Korean beauty with that famous Korean "lit from within" glow or what the Koreans call the Sok Gwang Trend. Beauty influencers were invited to an afternoon filled with fun activities and makeup demo hosted by pro makeup artist and YouTube beauty guru, Shebby Liquete.

EYELINER 101: How I Line My Eyes (with video)

If there is one reason why some ladies are always late, well, that is because of their eyeliners! :) One of the hardest part to perfect in makeup is lining the eyes because they have to be neat and even. We all have different tips and tricks when it comes to that. The shape of your eyes should also be considered (hooded, protruding, mono lids, etc.). Straightening the line and creating that wings are so frustrating at times but trust me, and this saying never gets old, PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! ;)

Benefit Cosmetics' Huge Brow Collection Launch! ABRACADA BROW!

Do you know how difficult it is to keep mum about something you're so excited to share to everyone? For almost two weeks, I've been trying to refrain myself from talking about this awesome news! Finally! The big reveal has come! Ladies (and gents), I present to you this huge and magical new brow collection of Benefit Cosmetics! Abracada Brow!!!

Etude House Berry Delicious Collection Launch

Etude House are known for having beautiful, girly, and cute packaging. Once you pass by their stores or kiosks, you will surely stop and stare. They even make skin care and cosmetics appear so delicious like their newest collection called Berry Delicious!

The Etude House Berry Delicious was launched in Korea for Spring 2016. Last April 21, 2016, I was invited to their launch here in the Philippines. This limited edition collection by Etude House is inspired by sweet strawberries. Can't you tell? :)

Maybelline Lip Gradation Review with Complete Swatches

Maybelline has many lines from their lip section. They offer a lot of various lippies with different formulas but out of all those lines, the Maybelline Lip Gradation is probably my favorite (so far)! I like this line because it is totally different from their other lippies and because the concept is interesting. This product caters to achieving that ombre or graded lips effect.

Product Name: Maybelline Lip Gradation

Price: Php399

Available at: Maybelline counters (Watsons, dept. stores)

Banila Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Review

I've tried a bunch of makeup removers in different formulas and I must say that this award-winning cleanser is one of the best that I have ever tried. The Banila Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm is rated as the number 1 cleansing balm by the popular Korean show, Get It Beauty. This is also Banila Co.'s #1 best-selling product.

Product Name: Clean It Zero (classic)

Price: Php875 (100ml) | Php1,250 (Supersize 180ml)

Available at: Banila Co. counters, www.banilaco.ph, Banila Co. Philippines (Facebook)