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Hello, October! ✨ It's a new month and the begi

Just a little appreciation post for my pieces from

Just a little appreciation post for my pieces from @officialtalabykyla ✨

Daisy Fidget Ring 🌼
Loki Head Gear Pendant 🐍

#talabykyla

I scored this Heimish All Clean Green Foam pH Bala

I scored this Heimish All Clean Green Foam pH Balancing Facial Cleanser for only PHP 377 on Lazada during the Valentine's sale (regular price: PHP 549 for 150ml). They even included some freebies which I didn't expect! I received minis of the Marine Care Eye Cream and Artless Glow Base.

I have yet to try these, but I just thought I'd share that some of their products are still on sale.

The Green Foam pH 5.5 cleanser is on sale for only PHP 199 while the White Foam cleanser is now only PHP 160! (Both regularly priced at PHP 300 / 30ml minis)

The 1 Line Journal from @hipassionig has been my b

The 1 Line Journal from @hipassionig has been my best companion in surviving 2020.

I featured it in my newest blog post. Find out why you should have one for the new year! Link in bio!

QUICK REVIEW: Belo Sun Expert Perfecting Shield Ti

QUICK REVIEW: Belo Sun Expert Perfecting Shield Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ .

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

The perfect foundation substitute.
Tone Adapt Technology.
Broad spectrum UVA/UVB Protection.
Cell Protect. Paraben-free. Non-comedogenic. Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist-tested.

Admittedly, I don't use sunscreen as much as I should. I know, shame. I skip it for the same reason most others do: it feels thick, heavy, and oily. Most of them break me out, too.

In this scorching summer heat, the last thing I want to do is to slather on some goop that makes my skin feel hot and sticky and makes my makeup cakey.

Alas, the sun's not getting any dimmer and I'm not getting any younger, and sunscreen is known to be the top anti-aging solution. So, I went and bought the recently most raved about product, the Belo Tinted Sunscreen.

WHAT I LIKE:
It's very lightweight and cool on the skin. It blends easily and sets quickly into a matte finish. It also doesn't leave me looking gray and ashy.

It serves as a good base for my other products like concealer, powder, blush, etc.

It's not difficult to remove. Some sunscreens resist cleanser, but this one comes right off and I don't need multiple steps to wash it off.

WHAT I DON'T LIKE:
Honestly? Surprisingly, I don't have much to list here.

Maybe, I just think it shouldn't have been marketed as "the perfect foundation substitute" because really, it's not. The tint is barely there and doesn't even out my skin tone (note: I have hyperpigmentation spots and scars). I still use concealer and medium-full coverage powder foundation. I think "perfect MAKEUP BASE" or "PRIMER substitute" would've been more accurate.

I did notice that I oil up quickly when I wear this and I'm not even an oily skinned person, but I don't mind because in fairness, it's not AS oily as other sunscreens.

Overall, I do enjoy using it. My skin doesn't break out from it, it's comfortable to wear, and available in most supermarkets, drugstores, department stores, and online via Shopee and Lazada.

Do I recommend it? Yes! Just don't expect it to substitute for your foundation. The tint really only helps prevent it from making you look ashy and ghostly.

Featuring my favourite primer, the Elizavecca Skin

Featuring my favourite primer, the Elizavecca Skin Liar Primer (PHP 280 / 30ml from Althea Korea). .

I'm not a fan of silicone primers. They feel too slippery on my skin and they're usually mattifying; hence, the texture doesn't complement my skin type.

Its key ingredient are... .

Sea cucumber extract - protects and improves elasticity of the skin.

Phytosqualane - has strong moisturizing properties for that youthful glow.

Illicium verum fruit extract - revitalizes skin and soothes irritations.

It's nice, light, and hydrating rather than dry and mattifying. It feels more like a moisturizer than your traditional primer. This helps smooth out my dry patches and it evens out skin texture and pores; albeit, not as well as a silicone primer can. I don't mind, though.

The tone comes out a little peachy, but it blends out into almost nothing. It does give the skin a brightening effect, though.

It has a faint, refreshing, lightly floral scent that doesn't linger.

This is best for: mildly textured skin that needs smoothing, brightening, and hydration.

Get yours from @altheakorea

You are never fully dressed without perfume. 🌸

QUICK REVIEW: V&M Naturals CPC+G Oil (PHP 350 / 30

QUICK REVIEW: V&M Naturals CPC+G Oil (PHP 350 / 30ml). PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Made with Calamansi, Papaya, Camellia Japonica plus Grapefruit Extract, this mixture does not only effectively brighten the skin and lighten dark spots and acne marks, it also makes skin healthier because of its Vitamin A, C, E, potassium and other more essential minerals content.

I've been using this on and off for 6 months. I purchased it because I needed something to help lighten my acne scars and other blemishes, as well as give my skin a glow boost.

This can be used on both face and body, so I use it all over. I use about 3 drops and pat it onto my face and neck. I also add a few drops of this into my body lotions.

On its own, some people might find this too heavy. Personally, this works well with my dehydrated skin. Though, I only use this for my nighttime skin care or when I'll be staying at home. I find that this doesn't fully dry down, so I don't recommend wearing this outdoors. It also has calamansi as a main ingredient, so you'd want to wear sunscreen when using this. Though, you really should be wearing sun protection daily.

Does it work? In my experience, it works slowly, but effectively. It offers gradual lightening and brightening without irritations or unsightly peeling. It does take commitment to reap the best results.

Oh, but I do love how it gives my skin a nice glow! This helps get rid of any dry patches. I also pat this on after using clarifying clay masks to rehydrate the skin.

Would I repurchase it? When I run out of it, maybe. Though, I'm more interested in trying some of their other bestselling oils.

@vnmnaturals

The local drugstore mascara that I repurchase time

The local drugstore mascara that I repurchase time and time again: the Ever Bilena Volume Curl Mascara (PHP 150). I don't typically splurge on mascaras because I go through them rather quickly.

I found this drugstore gem a year ago and I've finished multiple tubes of it.

What I love about it is its ability to hold and maintain a curl. It's not clumpy and it separates the lashes really well, leaving them fanned out and feathery.

However, it's not the most volumizing mascara I've tried. While this offers some extra definition, this might not be your cup of tea if you want dramatic volume. Also, it's water resistant, rather than waterproof (in my experience). I don't mind, though. Removal is not a hassle. The brush is also pretty big and there's a learning curve to using it.

Overall, I really do love this mascara. It applies beautifully, it's fuss-free, affordable, and available in most department stores, drugstores, and supermarkets.
@everbilenaofficial

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