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Showing posts with label kanebo. Show all posts

FOTD: FairyDrops Candy Bar BB Cream + ProStyle Fuwarie

I love Japanese BB Cream as compared to Korean BB Cream because it offers full coverage and well, it suits my skin type. When I went to Korea in 2011, I bought a lot of BB Creams from different brands but I was not able to review any because some offer only light to medium coverage while I find the others, too cakey.

Fairydrops Candy Bar BB Cream  in Light Ochre 35 g PhP 1,550 (JPY 2,730)

For quite some time now, I have been sticking with Kanebo Kate Mineral BB Gel Cream because I have not found any other brand that suits my skin tone. In fact, I even bought another tube when I went to Japan early this year.

Anyway, when Cheryl of Beautybox Corp. sent me a squeezable tube of Fairydrops Candy Bar BB Cream the other day, I can't wait to give it a try. Maybe this time, I will have an alternative to my favorite brand. Did I tell you that it's made in Japan?

Read after break for my verdict....

K-Palette 1 Day Lash Perm Long Curl Mascara Black Waterproof

I am so happy today because my Japan Visa was finally approved! Yey! DH and I will push through with our Japan vacation this year... woot! We will have another winter holiday just like last year in Korea! There's a lot of planning to do and I am so excited!

Speaking of Japan, a few weeks ago, a packaged arrived at my doorstep from Beautybox Corp. , the local distributor of K-Palette and Fairydrops Japan ; )

with K-Palette 1 Day Lash Perm Long Curl Mascara PhP 895

The package contained the following:

  • K-Palette 1 Day Lash Perm Long Curl Mascara
  • Fairydrops Volume Burst Mascara (Waterproof Type)
  • Fairydrops Volume Burst Mascara (Film Type)

Now, I can't use all three mascaras simultaneously so I have to choose only one. I got curious with K-Palette 1 Day Lash Perm Long Curl Mascara that's why I opened it first. To know all the products that I used in the photo above and my review, read after the break...

Kanebo KATE Mineral: BB Gel Cream + Loose Foundation

Makeup is one reason why I love to go to Taipei. I always end up hoarding buying from KATE by Kanebo. Just recently, I bought KATE Mineral BB Gel Cream and KATE Mineral Loose Foundation twin pack in Watson's located near GT Apartment.  

 KATE Mineral BB Gel Cream and KATE Mineral Loose Foundation twin pack NT$390 (PhP585)

While perusing aisle after aisle of makeup, I found this twin pack stashed in a corner. Alongside with it is an individually sold KATE Mineral BB Gel Cream which costs NT$390. Technically, I got the KATE Mineral Loose Foundation for free. Yey!

How to: Curl Your Own Hair Korean Style

I have BANGS! I had a haircut last week before we laid my mother in law to rest. According to our tradition, we cannot cut our hair for 49 days when a loved one died ; ( But you know me, I could not just settle for a trim. I decided to go for something edgy... full bangs!

Korean look

This is my second haircut after my last setting perm. My perm was totally cut off. I am left with a full bangs and limp hair. What's the next best thing to do? The solution: Do-It-Yourself curl! Read after the break for instructions...

Awesome Deal on Calayan's Signature Facial

My visit: August 23, 2011

Unit 2C Torre Vanezia Bldg.,
Timog Ave. cor. Sct. Santiago
Beside St. Paul Parish
Quezon City
3320970

Over a week ago, I visited Calayan Surgicenter in Timog to experience Calayan's Signature Facial- an exclusive package made especially for Awesome.ph deal buyers.                                       

(l-r) steam and microderm machine

Calayan Signature Facial includes:

  • Deep Cleansing Facial Treatment PhP1, 080
  • Mineral Mask PhP2, 000
  • Microderm Treatment PhP2, 700

Beauty Loot: Fanny Serrano Lipstick in Tweedia

When I read an announcement in the newspaper that SM is having a 3 day sale, I see to it that I drop by the make up counters a few days before the sale and make a reservation of the products that I want (read: Kanebo). By doing so, I save myself some time to scout good buys from other brands. After all, I only have 2 hours (10am to 12nn) to avail of the additional 10% discount. 

Fanny Serrano Lipstick in Tweedia PhP195

This Fanny Serrano lipstick is one of those good buys. I was able to move around, take a closer look and try on the testers because I have enough time before the cut off time ends.

I only paid PhP150.05 after discount for this moisturizing lipstick. I described it as moisturizing because it glides easily on my lips even without putting Carmex on first.

Read after the break to see the color on my lips...

Beauty Loot: Kanebo Freshel White C Mineral BB Cream SPF 41PA ++

Remember that 3 day SM Sta Mesa sale that I went to? I got so many beauty loot that day! Some are repurchases but some like my newest find- Kanebo Freshel White C Mineral BB Cream UV is a gold mine! I got it on sale too for only PhP738.72.

with Kanebo BB Cream

I was impressed when I used it for the first time. I actually applied more than what was necessary and I ended up like a Korean movie star... no kidding! Like no pores and all. Super pore less if there is a word hahaha

Face of the day (FOTD):

  • Kanebo Freshel White C Mineral BB Cream UV in Natural Beige
  • The Body Shop eye definer in Taupe
  • Fanny Serrano lipstick in Tweedia
  • The Color WorkShop Powder Blush 

BB Cream is short for Blemish Balm Cream. According to Wikipedia, it is initially used by dermatologists to help laser surgery patients protect , soothe and refine highly sensitive skin while providing light coverage for post laser scars acne and other blemishes. 


Tiffa Body Butter from Kanebo

I love scented body butter! When I went to Taipei last December 2010, I didn't leave the country without buying one. A Watson branch is just a few minute walk away from where we were staying. I would sneak in and take a peek at what is in store almost every single day every other day.  The store has many make up collections on display. I found Tiffa under Kanebo brand of make up. I was supposed to buy only only a few Kate My Color Pencil- a retractable eyeliner but ended up buying a Tiffa Body Butter as well.

 Tiffa Body Butter 50g NTD180

From Kanebo's Tiffa line, this rose scented body butter is a great moisturizer. It contains Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water and Rosa Gallica Flower Extract.

Breaking News... MrsMartinez in Business Mirror!

Alright and I thought getting people to LIKE my blog posts in Pond's microsite would get me nowhere instead I got an odd request from an old batch mate of mine, Mike. He asked if I can write an article to be posted in Business Mirror's supplemental magazine called Health & Fitness. This was after I asked him to PLEASE like my Pond's post haha After exchanging a few words, if I am getting compensated- NO, I wasn't paid to contribute (poor me!) He gave me his assurance that he is willing to print my blog URL and Pond's microsite in exchange for a 2 page article! Oh, the things I would do to promote it haha

While I didn't promised Mike anything because he just gave me a vague description of what the topic is all about- summer and skin. He reminded me not to mention any product along the way haha It kills me to keep secrets to my readers. And of course the deadline- was it Sunday or Monday night? hehe I wasn't really sure! Oh, by the way, I will put in blue the names of the brands I love!

As usual, I crammed and submitted a few hours before the deadline but only a page and a half... whew! As usual, I didn't know how I managed to write an article but I did with my eyes half close lol I didn't attach any pictures, not even a description of myself. I just wrote "By MrsMartinez", included the links of my blog and of course, the microsite... most important! lol Okay, I didn't expect that my article would passed and get printed, talk about no confidence at all haha

Health & Fitness March 31, 2011 page 11

Here's my article:

Taking skin care to heart this summer!
By MrsMartinez

Summer means baring more skin under the sun. While some of you like the idea of getting a tan, I, on the other hand, hide behind my powerful sunscreen. And if that’s not enough, I could always count on my huge sunglasses. I am fair skinned to start with so my protection from the sun is nil, nada.

L'Oreal Paris Base Magique

When Mikki Galang of L'Oreal Philippines handed me Base Magique, he whispered that it's a very nice product. 

L'Oreal Base Magique PhP945

OMG! He wasn't kidding! It wasn't just a nice product, it really delivers what it promises- L'Oreal Base Magique smooths skin surface!

SM Sta. Mesa 3 day sale crazy loot!

Celeteque facial wash and facial moisturizer

Kate by Kanebo

Last August 1, 2010 after a tiring shopping spree at Robinsons Galleria, AC and I went to Port 88 Ready, Set, Sale at the Megatent events venue. 

Looking through aisle and aisle of clothes, shoes and what not, I found a stall selling Kanebo products. Kanebo is a brand I heart!

KATE my color shadow PU-1 PhP100

A Kanebo makeover at SM Sta Mesa

My visit: July 29, 2010

Kanebo
SM Sta. Mesa

The make over was not planned. My mom and I always make sure to pass by the Kanebo counter to inquire when the next SM 3 day sale would be. The ever pleasing Leslie was at the counter and she warmly greeted us and answer our questions about the sunblocks available. 

with Leslie, make up artist/ sales representative at the Kanebo counter

Shopping Spree: SM Centerpoint 3 day sale!

My purchase: February 19, 2010

SM Sta. Mesa
Quezon City

Saved a lot of money that day! With discounts from a minimum of 10% to a max of 50%!

Kanebo sunblock SPF50

Things I love!


pure seduction

I love, love the scent of this lotion- a mix of Casaba Melon, Plum and Freesia. I apply this after taking a bath. The scent would stay in the whole bathroom for awhile after applying it.


Freshel by Kanebo sunblock

Never ever leave home without a sunblock! I had the chance to try Kanebo when I bought a bottle of sunblock in Taipei a few years back. I tried it and I like that it never felt heavy after applying it on your face. The white stuff easily dissolves on your skin. And most importantly no icky after feel. I apply it even when I just stay home. Good thing, SM carries the Kanebo brand. The packaging is different but the contents are the same. I got it cheaper in Taipei though.