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The Sheet Mask Trend

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Sheet masks are a worthy step in your routine that can really help to supercharge your skin for a perfect glowing look.

The reason for them being able to do so is because they hold all the product in their fabric, which in turn drip feeds skin for the entire duration of being on.

Supermodels and A-listers, both male and female love sheet masks, hailing them for their skin plumping, mind-stilling abilities and instant visible results.

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Skin Republic sheet masks are one of the most effective delivery systems of nutrients to the skin. The sheet mask acts as a ‘second skin’; this close dermal contact encourages the skin to absorb the serum faster and more efficiently than traditional masks and creams. Depending on the ingredients used in each formula, sheet masks typically provide intense hydration and nourishment, and help repair damaged skin cells whilst simultaneously promoting the growth of new healthy skin cells.

After just one application, it’s sure to be a part of your regular beauty regimen, leaving you waiting for the best day of the week – Skin Republic mask day!

All Skin Republic Masks are dermatologist tested and are not tested on animals. Skin Republic Masks have a three-year shelf life and are available from:

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Pharmacies: BinSina, Boots, Manara, Docib, Medicine Shoppe, United Pharmacy.
Online: www.souq.com; www.noon.com; www.sprii.com
Supermarkets: Spinney’s, Waitrose, Al Maya and Blush

To learn more about the story of the Skin Republic brand, visit www.theskinrepublic.com.

About Skin Republic:
This hypo-allergenic dermatological skin care range has been scientifically formulated and laboratory tested by dermatologists. Skin Republic’s full range of 25 products focuses on skin care for the face, under the eyes, neck and décolletage, hands and feet, combining the latest technology in advanced skin care with the restorative properties found in nature. Ingredients are delivered to the skin by way of a transdermal delivery system, enabling the intense absorption of moisture and ingredients deep into the skin. For more information please visit www.theskinrepublic.com or www.facebook.com/skinrepublic.

About Bedrock Prestige Distributors:
Bedrock Prestige is an exclusive distributor of niche and emerging lifestyle, skincare and personal care brands operating in the Middle East. We are always looking to represent and embrace new brands, looking to enter the local markets of the GCC and MENA region. We work closely with brand principals and owners to tailor integrated distribution and marketing strategies for each brand in the region while working closely with partners in each country. We are based in the UAE; present in KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon and currently expanding to North Africa region. Bedrock Prestige’s portfolio currently carries the following brands: Skin republic (South Africa), Kelly Van Gogh (USA), Human+Kind (Ireland), TEK (Italy) and Toletta (Canada).

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Never too late to receive my Valentine gifts from Palmer's! A lovely present was waiting on my table when I came a week after Valentines in office. Coming from a 3-week sick leave was quite depressing and this just lightly brighten up my day.

It was indeed a very sweet gesture to send a box of chocolates for Valentines! And to spread the good vibes, I shared the chocolates with my colleagues ;)

However, the best part of my February box from Palmer's are the lip balms. I received an original shade and dark chocolate & cherry flavored Ultra Moisturizing lip balms. Both comes with SPF 15 and cocoa butter formula which is perfect for moisturizing dry, chapped lips, specially now that the weather here in UAE is changing.

After using it for few days now, I noticed that my lips are not cracking up anymore. It moisturizes my lips without looking very greasy. The scent of both variants are very appealing too. With it's perfect size, I can just put it in my pouch or pocket whenever I'm on the go.

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Ultra Moisturizing Lip Balm, enriched with Vitamin E and with the added benefit of SPF 15, helps prevent and protect chapped, cracked or windburned lips. Smooth application and a convenient size make this the perfect year-round lip balm.

KEY INGREDIENTS:

Cocoa Butter: a rich, natural moisturizer that leaves skin soft and silky, transforming even the roughest, driest areas into buttery soft skin.

Vitamin E: a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks and imperfections on the skin, giving a more even and toned appearance

I used the Dark Chocolate and Cherry Lip balm to give a natural tint on my lips.

I was one of the lucky recipients of free VoxBox from Influenster Middle East last October. I was ecstatic when I received an email that they will be sending me the box. And my excitement just overflows when I received it and saw what were inside. All full size Max Factor products!

Well, as my excitement goes, I did a full makeup test. Knowing the excellent quality of Max Factor Products, I didn't had a doubt that it will be perfect on my skin. I was just curious to try, especially the Color Correcting sticks.

Here's my quick verdict on each products I received.

Max Factor Facefinity Foundation: It has primer, concealer and foundation all in one. It indeed delivers what it claimed. The long lasting effect and full coverage definitely makes it one of my favorite foundations. It doesn't bulge. I has a fine smooth effect on my face.

Max Factor Pan Stik: I got two shades, Cool Bronze and True Beige. It is perfect for contouring and highlighting. It has full coverage as well but will work also if you only needed light coverage, depending on the amount of use. The longevity effect is great for the whole day too.

Max Factor Colour Corrector Sticks: I got 3 shades for different purposes. Light pink to correct dark spots; Light yellow to correct under eye darkness; and Light green to correct redness. I don't usually use color correctors because I mostly depend on a good full coverage of foundation, but after using these, I realized its importance. I especially like the Light green to correct my red spots on my face.

Max Factor Blusher: This pretty blusher is now my on the go makeup. It is pigmented yet looks natural on my cheeks. It has a shimmer effect making it perfectly dewy on my face.

Here's the quick makeup test I did!

Have you tried any of these products? What do you think about them?

It is funny how people commonly assumed that beauty bloggers are people who do full makeup every single day. Well, we don't... This is just the very basic of how people think about us. I will be listing below few points that usually pops into people's mind when they heard that you are a beauty blogger. 😉

Why aren't you wearing makeup?
Typical question when people who knew that you are a beauty blogger and saw you with your bare face. As much as I want to sarcastically answer them, I would rather smile and answer - " This is my 'woke up like this' look!" lol 😆

Common guys! I'm a beauty blogger, I love makeup, I like wearing them, I enjoy learning new things about makeup, but to glam up with full makeup everyday is not just me. As a makeup lover, I also learned to value the health of my skin. So as much as possible, I only wear minimal makeup whenever I go to office, go out on a casual meetings or do errands.

This is how I usually look everyday in the office. My brows are on fleek because kilay is life. I just used lip and cheek tint and pressed powder then I'm ready to go!

You look different in person.
News flash! As much as I don't wear filters in real life, I also usually post photos of me wearing makeup on my social medias. Where makeup does it magic plus, let's face it, a few tweaks of filters as well.

You look slimmer in picture... Which I believe equates with, I look fat in person. Yes I do look slimmer in photos because I know my good angle. I take several photos, choose the best angle and post it. That's what we, beauty bloggers, do.

This is one of my photos with full makeup on, plus contact lenses. I myself couldn't recognize myself compare to my bare face.

Literally, woke up like this. 😄

You did your makeup very well! Can you do my makeup too?
Yes I can, but please don't expect that I can do to your face exactly what I can do to mine. You see, I've been working with my face for a long time now and I know exactly how to work with it. Each face has a feature that differs from one another. And just so you know, I am a beauty blogger, not a makeup artist. Although there plenty of makeup artist who works as a blogger as well. But it is not always the case.

In a Nutshell:
I'm a beauty blogger - - - Not a makeup artist, not a beauty guru, and not a typical celebrity who needed to be in full makeup everyday. I wear full makeup occasionally and very minimal on an ordinary days. Mostly, I put confidence with however I look or whatever I wear and I don't really mind what other people say. Well, as long as it is a kind of constructive suggestions.

Love me, hate me or question me - - - then good luck! 😄😃😂

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This month, I received two special hair care products from Palmer's. Similar to the other hair care products I received last August (post here), what I've recently received are perfect for summer, frizzy hair. These lovelies are formulated with olive oil and black castor oil. No wonder it can really tame my hair.

I received a full size shampoo and a leave-in conditioner. Both perfect for unruly, frizz-prone hair like mine. I've been using the products for a week now and at first I thought that it will make my hair oily but it didn't. My hair are kinda' moody. It tends to get oily easily especially when I'm in a air-conditioned room for the whole day, while it can get so dry and frizzy if I'm under the sun.

Olive Oil Smoothing Shampoo: I used this shampoo without using conditioner for few days now and it gives a natural softness to my hair. I also noticed a visible shine on my hair. Since I have been using it only for few days, I am not sure if it really makes my hair stronger, although there's lesser hair fall on my floor now.

Not being bias but this is by far my favorite among all the Palmer's products I received. I just spray it on my wet hair every after my morning bath and it help detangle my hair strands. It makes my hair soft and leaves a perfect fresh scent.

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In a nutshell: Both products claims that it does not contain sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and gluten. Which in general is good because these are chemicals that could damage our natural hair. Although some might feel that without these, the shampoo won't be effective in cleaning the hair. Well, based on my experience, even without these components, this specific shampoo did great in cleaning my hair. Same thing with the leave-in conditioner which, as I've said is my favorite. It is my on-the-go hair weapon. It conditioned and detangles my hair perfectly. The scent makes you smell fresh all-day too!

My husband recently had to go home in the Philippines due to an emergency. It was such a distressful two weeks stay for him back home. I was surprised that he was able to take time and buy me some books and kikay pasalubong when he arrived back here in Abu Dhabi.

He gave me a pair of Lip & Cheek Gel Tint, a product by Seoul Skin. I am a huge fan of lip and cheek tint and although I am not so familiar with the brand, I was super excited to try it out.

I did try to search online about Seoul Skin brand and I would say that I was quite impressed with the reviews.

The packaging is simple yet pretty girly. The ingredients were well stated in the box and emphasized that it is paraben free, with aloe vera and moisturizing. The gel tint transparent tube is very basic with a doe foot applicator.

The gel color is in dark red but when applied on skin or lips, it shows a red-pink tone. The gel consistency is very light which makes it easy to blend. It has a sweet berry scent which is very appealing to me. One swipe sure makes a perfect blush on my cheeks and natural shade on my lips. It sure is smudge proof on my lips and also has a lasting effect specially on my cheeks.

Below are some photos of my first try on my hand.

1 swipe is all it takes.

After 30 seconds

After 2 minutes

It only takes one light swipe on each cheek and softly blend it using your fingers to achieve a very natural blush. Same goes with the lips. One swipe on each lip and blend it by dabbing with your finger and that's it! Well, plus a natural looking define brows, makes a perfect natural, no-makeup, effortlessly fresh everyday look.

I recently tried doing a routine of no-makeup, just fresh glowing-look and using this lip and cheek tint makes it easy for me. Yes, I'm being lazy most of the time specially while being in the office. I just though that I really don't need much makeup unless I have something important to attend. Better reserve the glam look on occasions. 😉

Overall, I am totally in love with this new found product. It is perfect for everyday use and has a long lasting effect. The scent is very nice and the texture is great. After several use, I am happy that I didn't get any skin irritation. I am just a little disappointed with the amount of the product content that seems just a little more than half of the tube. Since the dark color spread-out plus the applicator inside the tube, it sure does look full, but upon thorough checking it isn't. Anyhow, the product quality is great and I would definitely buy some more stocks when I'm back in the Philippines. 😉

It's like a Christmas whenever I received a package of products for review from Palmer's. This month I received two bottles of full size shampoo and conditioner.

I package was in a cute brown pouch with Palmer's logo on it. As usual, it still include the lovely orange envelop with the product details on it.

The bottle for the shampoo and conditioner seems very similar. Unless you will read it specifically and notice the font color, you won't really differentiate the shampoo from the conditioner. It is in a basic shape bottle in dark brown color.

You will notice in both bottle's label that it emphasized - - - "no sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no mineral oil, no gluten and no dyes". Whereas these ingredients can be commonly found in regular shampoos and conditioners in the market. So, this catch made me really excited to try these babies.

I have been using Palmer's Shea Formula Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner for few days now since I received them. First, I've tried the shampoo without conditioner for couple of days, just to see it's effect on my hair and scalp. The scent is very nice and calming.

After I thoroughly wet my hair and put a generous small amount of shampoo, I gently massage it on my scalp and hair. I noticed that it didn't foam up like a regular shampoo, but I didn't add more. After few minutes, I rinsed my hair thoroughly.

I combed it gently and waited for it to dry. Although the shampoo didn’t lather up as much as I’m used to with a regular shampoo, I would say that it is it was still sufficient enough to clean my hair. I usually get an oily hair if it wasn't properly cleaned. It leaves a fresh scent on my hair. It was not oily or too dry. It tamed my dry hair and gives a natural shine just on my first use.

After couple of days of just plainly using shampoo, I then use its conditioner after cleansing my hair with Palmer's Shea Formula Moisture Repair Shampoo. The effect give a softer wave on my hair. The natural shine was enhance and replenish moisture. The shea butter scent intensified with the shampoo and conditioner duo, which I personally love.

Overall, these two lovely products will definitely be in my future to-buy-list. It sure did great on my hair!

One of the perks of being a blogger is receiving new products to try from existing or new brands. I was contacted by Allure Cosmetics through Instagram and informed me that they will be sending full size samples of their lipstick products for me to review. And whenever I got such message, the feeling is just like the first time I received my first ever sample product to review. Yes, this is the Nth time I got samples to review but the excitement is just the same.

Allure Cosmetics is a Singapore based company which started just this year (2017) whose aim is to meet the needs of all women with different skin type with glamour and sophistication, yet with high quality at affordable prices.

I received the parcel they sent me last week. It was few days delayed than expected delivery since we had long EID holidays here in UAE. It was perfectly wrapped in a protective cover and sealed in a plastic pouch. I gently unwrapped it and happy to see that the lipstick boxes did not have dent at all. I received one liquid matte lipstick and one satin lipstick. So here's my brief review of the lipsticks I received.

I am one of the privileged bloggers to be chosen as Brand Ambassador of Palmer's here in UAE. This month is my first product review of their goodies. Well, I'm really excited when I received this lovely box! Such an elegant packaging, indeed! A personalized, handwritten note and my name on a cute orange thick paper.

Hey guys! I'm a little too excited to share with you my very simple hair style ;) on which I used Irresistible Me Diamond Hair Styling Iron. From my previous post, I have discussed my first impressions about this state-of -the-art digital hair flat iron, and I would say that it indeed exceeded my expectations. Trying it for yourself really makes a huge difference compare to just reading reviews about it. I mean, all those positive reviews sounds too good to be true, but then, experiencing it firsthand was such a great deal.

It is very light and easy to use. It's digital screen makes it easy for me to adjust the temperature. And since I move too much whenever I fix my hair, the cord never tangled because of it has a 360° mobile cord that swivels around.

For the straight hair style, it was very easy to do. Only 1 or 2 strokes on each layers gives a nice finish. It also last for hours even without using hair spray. While for the wavy hair style, I tried it without hair spray and it last for couple of hours without drying my hair. It maintains the natural glow and softness of my hair. I would suggest to put a little styling hair spray for longer wavy effect.

Here's a quick video on how I used it :)

Enjoy

Which one do you prefer for my hair style? Wavy or Straight?

Here's what I used for this makeup look:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz (Medium Brown)
MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow set Mascara (Bold Brunette)
MAC Pencil Eye Liner (Coffee)
Bourjois Air Mat Foundation (#05 Golden Beige)
elf Cosmetics Cool Bronzer and Blusher
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind (#150 Neutralizer)
Marks & Spencer Loose Powder
NYX Eyeshadow (S130-Wicked Dreams)
Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara
Benefit Cosmetics Sugarbomb blusher
Revlon Highlighting Palette (#30 Bronze Glow)
Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick (Medusa)

*** Irresistible Me also offers wide range of hair styling tools and accessories. You may visit their website to know more***

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Disclosure: My opinions are uninfluenced and remain honest at all times no matter how the products were obtained. My reviews are based on my own personal experience with the product/s itself. Please keep in mind that everyone is different and that each individual’s opinion or experience may vary. Because something works for me, it does not guarantee that it will work for you too.

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I recently received freebies from Missha Beauty Products Middle East and very excited to try them out. I was really thinking to try some Korean beauty products and the samples that Missha sent were just in perfect timing. Missha is an internationally renowned skincare and cosmetic company and one of the leading Korean beauty brands. It is founded on the philosophy that makeup should not be an indulgence, but rather an affordable, everyday item for women wanting quality cosmetic products.

I checked their products from Missha website here in Middle East and the prices are definitely affordable. The question is, what about the quality? I did some online research and read some reviews, although many were positive feedback, as a consumer, I would still love to try them out for myself before judging. Besides, everyone of us has their own preference and skin type.

Here are what I got from Missha :)

BB Cream (No.27)
Matt Painting Rouge Lipstick (Say Cheese)
Deep Sea Water Firming Eye Patch (2 sheets)
Perfect Skin Tone C.C. Cream (Sample Size)
Time Revolution - The First Treatment Essence Cream (Intensive) (Sample Size)
Time Revolution - Night Repair Cream (Sample Size)

I tried to use the C.C. Cream for couple of days and it gives a good light to medium coverage in a small amount. It doesn't irritate my skin and the coverage last for hours.

While the cream and cleanser give good skin effect right after I used it. The overall change doesn't show in few days of use of course. But I'm happy that it doesn't irritate me at all.

The eye patches are sure winner for my eyes. It relieves the stressed and tired look on my under eyes and gives a moisturized feeling.

The full sizes of the lipstick and B.B. cream are what I'm most excited about. The B.B. cream surprisingly gives a very good medium coverage and is gentle on my skin. While the matte lipstick has a creamy moisturized effect although it has a matte finish.

So, I did a makeup which is perfect for a summer glam look to go on a party or dinner :) Here are what I used in this makeup look:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz (Medium Brown)

MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow set Mascara (Bold Brunette)

Primer - Maxfactor All Day Facefinity

Missha BB Cream (No.27)

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind (#150 Neutralizer)

Maybelline - FIT Me Shine Free Foundation Stick - Coconut #355

Marks & Spencer Loose Powder

elf Cosmetics Cool Bronzer

NYX Eyeshadow (S130-Wicked Dreams)

Deborah Eye Liner Pen (Black)

Revlon Highlighting Palette (#30 Bronze Glow)

Missha Matt Painting Rouge Lipstick (Say Cheese)

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