It's been ages since my last product review. The reason for this is that product reviews usually require time. From taking photos, to actually trying the product on myself, editing the photos, uploading and then writing words... Time, that's something I don't have a lot these days. But noone's complaining here. I actually enjoy the busyness of life. :)
So on to the review, today I'm going to compare two products from Maybelline,
the Maybelline 8-in-1 BB Cream and Maybelline BB Shine Free Clear Stick.
The two products are some of the cheapest products in the market today. But never be fooled by the price. They actually work well on the skin. Maybelline is a heaven-sent for giving make up lovers cheap yet good products, don't you agree?
Maybelline 8-in-1 High Protection BB Cream is a perfect blend of 8 mineral ingredients. The unique shade instantly improves and prefects the skin. It moisturizes the skin white covering imperfections.
Maybelline BB Shine Free Clear Stick is an anti-shine stick. It controls shine, reduces the appearance of pores, conceals skin tone and leaves skin feeling smooth.
Here's how the two products look when applied on skin. Maybelline BB cream is the usual BB in cream form. It's liquidy texture makes it so easy to apply on the skin. The Maybelline BB Stick on the other hand comes in a drier texture. The consistency is smooth and the product takes up the pores, thus leaving skin looking smoother, but it's a bit difficult to blend on skin.
This may shock you (lol) but here's a photo of my bare face. I did do my eyes because I also reviewed some contact lenses prior to this Maybelline review. How do you guys like my pink eyes? :) Oh, contact lens from lenscircle.com, link to the lens here.
Maybelline 8-in-1 High Protection BB Cream
PROS
- Gives 8 benefits to skin
- Provides UV protection with Ultra High SPF 50 PA+++
- Brightens skin instanly
- Evens skin tone
- Gives skin a nice glow
- Hydrates skin
- Conceals imprefections
CONS
- Leaves skin SUPER oily
- The shiny appearance makes pores more visible
- Oxidizes on acidic people, thus leaves face look darker
- Product gets disturbed once you apply powder
- Feels heavy on skin after a few hours
PRICE : Php 299.00
I did like this BB cream when I first tried it. It was so easy to apply, my skin did not cake or appear flaky when I put it on. It really gives a nice glow, perfect if you want to get the usual effect BB creams give : the healthy Korean glow. It also good for people living in cooler temperatures since you won't have to worry about feeling sticky or heavy throughout the day.
However, it does makes the skin super oily, though that can be fixed by applying finishing powder and using blotting powder when re-touching your make up. But I do not recommend this for people with oily skin as the effect is not really pleasing and it might cause acne breakout, which we do not like.
Maybelline BB Shine Free Clear Stick
PROS
- The mineral formula helps keep skin shine-free all day
- Lasts all day, resists sweat and sebum for up to 12 hours
- Reduces the appearance of dark spots, wrinkles and pores
- Conceals flaws and imprefections
- Leaves skin feeling smooth, soft, supple and light
- SPF 21 PA+++
- SHINE FREE!
CONS
- Low SPF
- May be a bit difficult to apply because of the powdery form
- The scent is not very nice, although it is almost scentless, the scent that it gives is that of a "rubber"
- Maybe difficult to apply when you break the stick (be careful!)
PRICE : Php 250.00
I tried the cream first prior to this stick. But if I had only gotten this first, I never would have gotten the cream. This is so perfect for my oily skin. It does keep my skin matte and shine-free. Not for the entire day though, as it is 6pm while I'm typing this blog and I can spot some shine on my cheeks and chin now, but it's very subtle. I did not have any breakout or irritation, which is also nice. It is also very convenient to use as it can fit your purse or kit. Though I wish they could have added higher SPF, because I'm really lazy to apply too many products in the morning, I like _in1 products! But all in all, this is a nice stick and I prefer this over the BB cream!
So this is how it looks when applied on the face!
LEFT : Maybelline BB Stick
RIGHT : Maybelline BB Cream
I very much prefer and recommend the BB stick for people with oily skin like me. But like what they say, different strokes for different folks. You have dry skin and want to achieve that radiant glow? Then the BB cream may be the one for you.
I hope this review was helpful!
♥
Kristine
Coffee shops get more customers this time of the year since they serve warm drinks that are perfect for the cold days. But think twice before throwing those cups away! Yup, you could still use them!
Here's how:
If you are a regular customer at Starbucks, then you will surely love this idea! If you love coffee, I am sure your friends do, too. How about giving them their gift inside a Starbucks cup?
Watch the tutorial here :
This gift wrapping idea is not only very unique, you also save the earth by recycling and reusing those plastic cups!
By the way, I used tissue/toilet paper as "whipped cream". This is nothing to us Filipinos since tissue is just a tissue. But to some Americans, they find it either funny or gross to give away a cup stuffed with toilet paper. lol. You may go ahead and use any white wrapping paper that you can find. :)
What do you think about this gift wrap idea?
♥
Kristine
Living in a tropical country, I've always wondered how snow feels. Would I go outside to run and play in the snow? Or would I sit by the window, sip hot chocolate while watching the snow flakes? I guess I will never know until miracle happens and snow suddenly falls in the Philippines.
I am sure many people that live in chilly countries don't always like snow as the weather could get really cold. Here's a Christmas display option that won't make your hands feel cold. You may also display it anywhere you like because it won't melt, ever!
Here's the tutorial :
I think the snow balls looks pretty decent. Looks almost like the real thing. Plus the materials are so easy to find, so that's another plus point!
I hope you like this very simple Christmas DIY. It's already December 5th. A few more days before Christmas! :)
♥
Kristine
When I started blogging, I didn't have a lot of sponsorship offers. I can't remember exactly when the sponsors started contacting me...but what I can remember is that I was so flattered when companies started sending me e-mails. That means my blog was somehow doing well, right?
I know a lot of newbie bloggers are also trying to figure out how to get sponsors to notice their blog. The first advice that I can give is to NEVER look for sponsors. If your blog is good, they will eventually come to you. Just keep doing what you're doing! :)
BUT!!! Today is an exemption!
Calling all of my readers who also have blogs!
TMART.COM is offering BLOGGERS LIKE YOU some items to review.
"Tmart.com wants to get more real opinions from customers, They hope could get better customer feedback to improve their website, so they looking for 20 bloggers to review their products. Products will be free of charge to bloggers."
Some of the items up for review:
Each product will have 5 bloggers. Offer is from December 1-20, 2013.
MECHANICS :
1. Choose your favorite product from the following :
- 32 Pcs Makeup Brush Set - link
- 168 Color Eyeshadow Palette - link
- Mp3 Player - link
- Wireless Bluetooth Controller - link
2. Send an e-mail to : tonyanom@gmail.com
Message should include blog URL , Blog creation date, blog daily traffic, your favorite tmart.com product
3. Tmart.com will then check your blog and give you answer within 24 hours
4. If your blog meets the requirements, they will send an confirmation e-mail asking for your shipping information (free shipping!)
5. Upon receiving the item, write a real review on your blog adding the links to the items that you've chosen.
And that's it! 5 easy steps!
Submit your entry now! Aside from getting free stuff, the feeling of receiving a sponsored item is so great! Not because it's free, but because you get the feeling of being trust-worthy enough to advertise and promote a company's brand. :)
Submit your entries now! :)
♥
Kristine
A little break from all the Christmas videos and blogs that I'm doing! Here's a matchy-matchy nail and outfit post.
What's the easiest way to decorate yours nails than to use nail art stickers? It's fast, easy, inexpensive and also foolproof!
I got this set of Rose print get nail art stickers from LightInTheBox.com. This is different from the other nail art stickers I've tried because this is "gel". So the material is soft and squishy...and does look like you have gel polish on once you apply it.
Here's how the stickers look on my nails! So pretty!
Watch the tutorial here :
And here's how I match my nails to my outfit :
The top and bottom were also from LightInTheBox.com.
TOP - similar design ( I can't find the original one anymore.)
SKIRT - link here
Nail Sticker - link here
What do you think?
♥
Kristine
My friend and I have been craving for Korean food since mid-November. The Korean restaurants around our area, though, are quite pricey. So we decided to go to Don Day Restaurant instead. Since I was also craving for some Subspace drinks, we also headed to our favorite K-pop inspired cafe. This is what I call as "man versus food" day.
It's been exactly a month since the OGS Manila. How fast time flies. I still haven't fully moved on, that's why my OGS countdown timer is still on the upper right side of this blog. (If you're reading this post and don't find it there anymore, it means I have finally moved on. lol) So since we were heading to Subspace Coffee in Ortigas, I asked my friend if we could drop by at Cronwe Plaza Hotel as well.
This hallway is so special. Maybe not to the hotel guests and employees... But to us Infinite fans, it is. click this. :)
The exact area where I was at when Infinite's vans arrived at the hotel. I could've missed their arrival. Thank goodness, I didn't.
Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree!
I want to say more. But I might make non-fans cringe with all the fan-girling! lol. If you want to read the OGS Manila blog, please click here.
We then headed to Subspace Coffee House located 2 blocks away from the Crowne Plaza Hotel. It was a short walk, really!
Looks like I'm on my way home. But we were just about to head inside the cafe when we took the photo. And I look fat, not true! More ootd's here. :)
Finally back to my favorite cafe! I have already posted a Subspace Coffee blog, please click here.
As always, the place was tiny yet very welcoming. The owner was even there, he took my order. No wonder his employees are all jolly and nice, he himself is also nice. :)
I saw this Berry Merry Drink on Subspace's Facebook. Looks so yummy!
Guess what? It really is yummy! So good!! Each cup costs Php 170. Quite pricey but the taste is really awesome! So yummy, I want to go get some now! (But Subspace is like a 20 minute walk away from my office... So...)
My friend got the Berry-B (Blueberry), I got the Berry-S (Strawberry).
Both super yummy and the whipped cream is heaven! But I find the Berry-S a little bit too sweet. Next time, I might ask the barista to lessen the sugar to 80%. The Berry-B is super smooth and creamy, though there is a little "lipstick" aftertaste. Is it weird?
So I asked my friend how celebs do coffee commercials. Like they would be sipping their drink but smiling at the same time... I tried it but I failed completely as I looked like a duck! haha
On our way to Don Day Restaurant now.
After 30 minutes of traveling and walking, we finally arrived at Don Day.
2 branches of Don Day Korean Restaurants :
- Don Day Restaurant, Teachers Village, QC
- Don Day Restaurant, Sunshine Blvd, Quezon Avenue
I've already been to their Teachers Village branch, please click here.
Don Day Korean Restaurant, Quezon Avenue branch
There are pros and cons to every branch. They branch in Teacher's Village is an open area, so you won't smell like a freakin' barbecue after. But if you go in the afternoon, it's gonna be so hot! The Quezon Avenue branch is air-conditioned but your eyes might get teary while inside as the smoke just floats inside making you smell like samgyupsal, too.
Anyway, here are the prices : ( They also added 12% VAT now)
Korean Buffet!
We ordered the Php355 set which includes all-you-can-eat Korean food plus Samgyupsal.
The last time I went to Don Day, I went back to the buffet table 4 times. I guess I was really hungry then. I only went back twice this night, plus a few more trips to get more fruits and samgyupsal leaves!
Our table!
I always order the Samgyupsal set. Next time, I'll try the Beef set!
Still, Samgyupsal is yummy!
BEFORE
AFTER
Tip : If you're eating samgyuupsal, never turn the pork over and over. Just turn it once the side is done, then take it off the fire once both sides are done. Doing so will keep the pork tender and yeah, a Korean taught me that so let's just abide, shall we?! haha
잘 먹겠습니다~
We arrived Don Day at 6 PM, we finished stuffing food in our stomach at 9 PM! haha Our table after eating!
I also like that the owners of the restaurant is so much hands-on. They guide each customer and even visit each table to check if every customer is satisfied with their food.
We're not sure but my friend suspects that the Filipino ahjussi is the Korean ahjumma's husband. After eating for 3 hours, he bid farewell to us by the door. Before heading out, he was handing me something, I thought it was a piece of gum... but he gave us chocolate!
As always, Korean food is our comfort food. I was so full that I couldn't even walk, we had to stay outside the restaurant for 20 minutes just so we could fight the urge of wanting to sleep (sleep where? lol!) than moving a single muscle to go home.
Do you like Korean music and food as well? Visit the 2 places and you'll surely have fun, too!
♥
Kristine
There are two things that I love : Christmas and Thrifting! So how to incorporate the 2 together? Simple, by doing DIY's for Christmas! :)
I was shopping for materials I need for a certain Christmas DIY. Ideas suddenly burst while I was looking at the possible diy materials so I thought of doing 12 projects instead of 1. I mean, it would be a great to have 12 diys to choose from rather than having just one, right?
Though I'm kind of nervous. What if I run out of ideas and never really complete the 12 videos? lol.
The first project is a DIY Christmas Tree. I know there are hundreds of inexpensive trees in the market. But if you want a unique and special tree, then why not just create your own?
I used my metal accessory/jewelry. I got it from
Divisoria. I forgot the exact price but what I m sure of is that it
didn't exceed Php500 ($10). I use it to hang my necklaces and some long
earrings.
Here is the tutorial :
I know that not everyone has this metal stand so here is an option. (I wanted to do a tutorial video as well but I couldn't find any twigs or tree branches. So...)
Pick up twigs or tree branches. Choose the thin ones with lots of small branches like these. Get a tin can and some rocks. Put the branches in the tin can. Then use the rocks as weight so the branches don't fall off. Get a white spray paint they spray paint the branches then let them dry. Get you favorite ornaments and garland then decorate the branches. Finished! :)
I hope you like this simple Christmas DIY! 11 more to come!
♥
Kristine
