Not a sponsored post.

Last month, beautymnl.com had a 'free delivery' promo. The above photo are my haul. 💕

What I think about my haul after a month-long of use are the following:

1. Biore UV Aqua BB Cream

I like how light the product is when applied to the face. It's not heavy, yet the coverage is semi-full. It satisfactorily covers light imperfections of the skin. I like that it doesn't leave my skin dry. It has a semi-matte finish and feels very hydrating. Plus, it's very affordable. If my memory serves me right, it only costs around P300. Value for money!

Overall Rating: 8/10

2. Skin Genie Lip and Cheek Tint in Rose Pink/Tan Brown

The tint is very cheap. If I remember correctly, I bought each for P80. Cheap yet it satisfactorily serves its purpose. It stains the lips for about 4-5hours. Good enough! However, I don't like the fact that it leaves my lips, errrm, dry? I don't know if it's the product or it's just my lips being sensitive.

I have not found any lip tint that doesn't leave my lips dry. This happens only in lip tints though. Whenever I use lip tints, I get chapped lips after, unlike when I use lipsticks, lip balms and lip cremes. That's why it's frustrating kasi mas gusto ko sana i-everyday ang liptint. Or sa mga lakad sa kanto lang. (Let me know if you know a good lip tint that I could try.)

Overall Rating: 7/10

3. Faith. Hope. Love. Cucumber Hydrating Mist

I like it's scent and that it's refreshing when applied. However, I find that the product leaves me oily during the day. That's why I usually spray this only at night when I just finished washing my face and have gone through all my rituals, and right before sleeping. I use this as a moisturizer aside from my usual moisturizer. It's like the finishing touch of my skin care regimen. After applying and when it's finally dry, I feel my skin tight, smooth and cool. Plus, the product is also very affordable!

Overall Rating: 7/10


 The Jergens Age Defying lotion came as a freebie.
Over all, I am very satisfied with my haul. Yaaaay me! 👌👌

I'm a makeup enthusiast, but my problem is that I don't have much time to go on shopping or looking for new hauls.

Thank God for technology, everything now is ONLINE! Even makeup shopping can now be done online!

I love Online Shopping because of its convenience, that is why I really appreciate how useful beautyMNL.com is.

I appreciate how convenient and easy it is to access the site. Plus, beautyMNL is complete. It has everything, if not all, most of my makeup fantasies and needs.

Hence, when I had my first BeautyMNL shopping haul, I was so super excited I had everything documented. HAHAHA! :)

I got the package 5days after I placed my order online.
Teneeeeen!

So...this is the packaging.

Let's look what's inside..

It's wrapped with a thick layer of bubble wrap to make sure that the stuff we ordered do not get ruined upon shipment...

So here are the stuffs I got...

The St.Ives Facial Scrub and the Tresemme shampoo and conditioner were freebies. Thank you! :)

My hauls are the Loreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation (Php600), Olay Toner (Php202), and Dove White Beauty Bar (Php48).

Aside from the usual stuff, I especially loved the Loreal Infallible ProMatte Foundation. I really wanted to buy the Foundation for a while now but I couldn't really find the time to purchase one because of my busy schedule. Good thing BeautyMNL sells this!

I got mine in the Golden Beige shade.

I don't have a fair complexion so I opted for a shade which I believe suits me. So, this one is Golden Beige. I must admit, this one is a tad bit darker than my skin color. It was chosen in error. Errr, not really a mistake; more like serendipity!

Fortunate accident, I loved it!

Super! No kidding. I loved how I mistakenly chose this shade!

Serendipity! I'll tell you why. But first...

I like this product because of a lot of things.

First, its packaging is very hygienic. The sponge is separated from the powder. Pls see video clip below.

Second, I like that it lives up to its reputation that it is long-lasting, has full coverage and is lightweight.

YES! It sticks to my skin as if it is my own skin. Plus, it covers the areas which are less pretty. Plus plus, it lasts for almost (not exactly) 16-hours. I like that I don't have to retouch every now and then when I use this product.

As I said though, this is a tad bit darker for me, that is why I use it also as a sort of bronzer. I use it in moderation for the rest of my face but for the edgy part or the parts which I like to be a bit darker, I use it alot...So it doubles for me as a bronzer.

Ever since I used this, I get compliments all the time. Stuffs like 'Hey, you look blooming/glowing' or like 'Did you slim down?'. I swear!

Serendipity, I say, that I discovered this use! :)

To rate this item, 1 being the lowest and 10 the highest, I'd give this one a 9! No joke! It deserves a 9. I love Loreal, in general, AND in specific,  I SUPER LOVE THIS INFALLIBLE PROMATTE FOUNDATION! :)

If you wanted to avail of this product, too, visit BeautyMNL.com !

I know you'll find other more stuff to purchase, and you won't regret it.

They usually have items at a discount, so what else do you need more?

BeautyMNL is complete and convenient! Perfect, right? I can't wait for my next haul, and when I do shop again, I'll share it to you once more! yaaaay! <3 p="">

Disclaimer: This is not a paid post.

Hi, everyone!

This is my first ever official makeup review. Yaaaaay!

I have always wanted to do makeup reviews but I don't seem to have enough TIME and GUTS to do it. So, I usually end up sharing my thoughts about certain makeup products I use, only, through my social media accounts. However, by some divine intervention, I finally have decided to do one here in my blog. Excuse my work, by the way, I'm still a bit rusty.

I'm no makeup expert, but because I love makeup so much I usually have a 'few' things to say about certain products. 

To start, I'd like to share with you one of my favorite drugstore makeup brand, Maybelline.

I like their products because aside from being affordable, this brand delivers.

I'll be sharing with you my thoughts on Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Liquid Foundation and their Dream Satin Skin Two Way Cake. I will also share with you a little of my thoughts about their Maybelline Fit Me Concealer.

MAYBELLINE Dream Satin Skin Liquid Foundation

Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Liquid Foundation in B2 shade

The liquid foundation costs around Php499 and comes in a glass container with a pump. It contains SPF 24 PA ++, and it claims to provide satin smooth looking skin. Its description says it's long lasting, moisturizing and does not clog pores.

The consistency is very lightweight and 'blendable'. It spreads easily. I have mine in the shade of B2 which is a bit yellowish; great for girls who have yellow undertones.

When applied:

The product is very lightweight and has some dewiness to it, that when applied, it gives you that soft silky healthy glow.

I have a normal to dry skin type. So, personally, I like this kind of finish--- dewy and satin. It makes my skin look youthful. I'd probably use this on days that are less humid. Otherwise, if its humid,it might wear off easily and I'd always have to do touch-ups. Hassle!

I don't advise people who have oily skin to use this. Sorry, I don't think this product is for you.

With regard to coverage, I think it is only medium, not full. So to help cover those dark spots, pimple scars and eye bags, I suggest you still use concealer. OR, you just apply another layer of the foundation to get that full coverage.

 However, in the photos above, I used Maybelline Fit Me Concealer. I just dab the concealer on the target areas, and voila, you can't even see the dark pimple scars I have on my chin and forehead. Super magical item!

Here's a photo of my abused Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Deep Fonce.

Its writings are already erased. Sorry!
It is proof that it was loved, used and abused.

Moving on...

Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Two Way Cake

Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Two Way Cake in B5

The powder costs around Php399 and comes in this beige compact case with MAYBELLINE engraved into its cover. It contains SPF 32 PA +++, and claims to provide a non-cakey, ultra breathable satin skin finish that lasts all day.

In this review, I used the powder to set the liquid foundation using my Innoxa Kabuki brush.

I don't know how to describe it, but it's beautifully matte and satin at the same time. It's also very light on your face.

 In the video above, it worked perfectly as a setting powder. However, I think it would also work well on its own. It has a better coverage than the liquid foundation and I think it lasts longer. It's perfect for girls on the go, just like me.

I think this would also be the perfect foundation to use on humid days, as compared to the liquid foundation. Plus, those who have oily skin would definitely like this finish. This one is definitely for you, guys!

All in all, I liked the above-mentioned products. But I don't really agree that they'd last the whole day. Not in my case. You'd still have to do touch ups though, but not as often. Maybe an interval of 3-4 hours, depending on the skin type.

Here are a few vanity shots with both the liquid foundation and the two-way cake on:

Anyway, that's all for now.
Thank you for reading my review. I'd appreciate it if you leave me a comment on what you think about my first review.

PS.
Maybelline usually sell these items at a lower cost when on promo, so I suggest you should always be on the lookout for these promos. Good luck!

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We were at TOPS yesterday and I'm so happy with my 'finds'. YAAAAY! :)

Here's a closer look. :)

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I've been dying to get my hands on that Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue perfume. YAAAY, FINALLY! It was a great bargain to have bought it for only Php1,300. AND YES, it's ORIGINAL. :)

Black H&M Jumpsuit, P350. 

Here's a photo of the whole 'shopping' gang. :)

It's not too late to catch up on your shopping!

Enjoy! :)

~Angel :)

For those of you who do not know Jing Monis, well, he is like the star of hairstylists. After all, he is the stylist of famous stars we idolize, right?

Jing Monis is known to have styled famous personalities such as Anne Curtis, Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Baretto, Erich Gonzales and many more.
For non-celebrities like us, the closest we could get to being touched by Jing's magical hands is to avail the services of his well-renowned salons.

Lucky for us Davaoenas, Hair Philosophie by Jing Monis is only a drive-away.

Hair Philosophie is located at the 2nd Floor of Abreeza-Ayala Corporate Center, along JP Laurel street.

Out of curiosity, I wanted to have the 'feels' of what it's like to experience Jing's magic.

Although I don't really need a haircut that time, a new hair color or any treatment, I really felt I wanted to.

IMPULSIVE. I know, right?

Partly I blame the stuff I was going through that time: a heartbreak and a bad day at Law school. Sounds pretty cliche but really I wanted to look different to feel different.

I don't know if they do this regularly but they served snacks and tea. Yaaay, perfect!

So I came in the salon that fateful day and checked in with the counter my salon appointment. I was booked for 1pm.

I was introduced to my stylist Rich Lee Chua (IG: @richleechua) by the front desk lady.

Now, Rich here is very easy to work with.

He asked me what I wanted. I said in the exact words, 'I want something different.'

In my mind, I don't want to be that plain Jane but I also don't want to be that edgy Madonna. But that time, I couldn't really tell the difference. (If you wanted me to be decisive, that time could be the wrong-est time ever. Gulo gulo lang din buhay ko, no?lol)

SO... In other words, I walked into the salon not knowing what I wanted. I WANTED A MIRACLE, that must be it.

Like a fairy godmother sent to me that day, Rich knew exactly what he wants to do with me.

He told me he's going to cut my hair a few inches, and that he's going to add color to my hair.
I was a little, uhmmm, worried when he said he's going to cut it inches more. 

I've always been the long/mid-length hair kind of girl, so those words were not at all that comforting.

Plus, he said he's going to color my hair with light beige with a touch of RED. Yes, he said RED.  I got more worried because red was never really in my list of ideal hair color. Run, girl.

I was about to panic and leave the salon.
I thought, 'Gel, masyado kang impulsive. Baka di mo naman kaya panindigan. Pagsisihan mo pa. Wag na. May pinagdadaanan ka lang.'

But then, Rich reassured me. 'Girl, you'll love it. It's going to be different, and you'll love it. TRUST ME.'

How can I trust you? I barely know you; you barely know me. How could you expect me to put my heart, este, hair in your hands when you don't even know my favorite food or color? HAHAHA! :)

But like I said, that time I was so lost.

So, I trusted blindly. After all, it's not the first time that I trusted someone BLINDLY.

So, why not?

'TRUST him, he's not going to disappoint you. He has a good reputation and a good heart,' I said. Like I always say when I see goodness in people.
I don't really know if this is a good thing, you know, yung being so trusting and unsuspecting.
But, oh well. Here goes.

So I sat in the salon chair and held on to dear life. Lord, please tell me this a good decision. HAHAHA!

I sat for 2-3 hours as Rich and his assistant worked their way to achieve that 'different' look.

After the cut and color, Rich said he's going to do a Macadamia treatment on my hair. So, I stayed there for another 30 minutes to an hour.

Then came the finishing touches.

After everything was done, I. WAS. IMPRESSED.

Perhaps this is the only impulsive decision I have made during those lost times that is not at-all REGRETTING.

I mean, buti pa sa haircut ko di ako nabokya.

Impulsive nga, worth it naman. Yung iba ko decisions? Worth it, ba? awww. HAHAHA

But anyway, 

I loved my hair.

I looked so good, so pretty and so different.

AND yes, I felt good.

I was so satisfied.

Alam niyo yung sabi na 'To feel good, you have to look good', yes?Ganun na ganun ang feeling ko after, teh.

The cut was fine. It made me look edgy, and not at all fat.

The color was to die for. I loved it. I did not expect that the color was not really loud as a I feared it to be. It was just the right shade. It was a soft red on a beige/brown accentuated hair. It's a first, for me, to try on this color. It's beautiful.

Finally, the Macadamia treatment was amazing. It made my hair feel so alive and bouncy. I don't know what sorcery they did but, really, its going to make you want it more.

Buti pa sa salon, gugustuhin mong ulit ulitin ang pagiging impulsive. Unlike falling for wrong people, the salon won't make you regret your decisions.

Rich curled my hair just so I'd feel extra special. :)

Hair Philosophie is indeed a safe-haven for me. No worries, no regrets.

PS.

Shoutout to my awesome hairstylist, Rich Lee Chua.

You can book him for your hair fantasies.

I swear, he's going to work his magic on you like a pro.

Just ask for him at the front desk, or reach him through these numbers for bookings.

Mobile 0917 329 1981 / 0998 859 3688 or landline (082) 296 4465.

I also bumped into Mommy Van of myteenagekidandme.com who also had her hair done at Hair Philosophie.

To know more about the salons rates and services, you can call them or check the photo below.

 

I remember when I used to be this thin, I did not have to shuffle through angles to have that perfect slim-looking selfie. But ever since I got, uhmmm, not-so-thin (it hurts to say the exact word lol), looking for the perfect angle seems to be the most important thing when taking a selfie.

My face is naturally cheeky, but as to date, it is cheeky, chubby and less angular.
Hello, round face. 😃

It's a good thing my favorite face and skin center My Skin got something new to offer their clients who wants to have slimmer looking face. Finally, a solution to fats, sagging skin, cellulites and more!

My Skin now offers RF Slimming Treatments.
RF Treatment or Radio Frequency Treatment is a non-surgical procedure that aims to reshape our face and body. It utilizes a special device that emits RF waves in the form of heat.

This treatment is so promising that even after your first treatment, the results are already visible.
You may opt to have this treatment target your tummy, arms, thigh or other parts where you feel you needed it. But for my experience, I had the treatment target my face.

I first had my regular acne facial then right after, the RF Face slimming treatment.

Right after the treatment, I honestly did notice a difference. I felt my face skin tightened resulting to a firm and sculpted face. I was happy with the results and would love to have another session. :)

If you are interested, here are a few things you should know.

Before the treatment, you should not consume anything. No food and drinks an hour before the treatment.

After the treatment, do not expose yourself to the harmful rays of the sun. Do not wash your face 5 hours after the treatment. Also, do not drink cold water, yet. Lukewarm water will do.

Whether you have more inquiries or you want to schedule a booking, you may contact My Skin through this numbers landline # 321-2533 and mobile # 09236576466.

Or you could visit them at Door 2, #93 Jacinto Street, 8000 Davao City.

Like them also on Facebook www.facebook.com/MySkinOrigins