Clinique Facial Skin Care

Today I'm going to share with you a part of my skin care routine. I decided to talk about this today since I've been really loving this product and it's been working wonders on my skin. I'm talking about the Clinique 3-Step Skin care system.

I first heard about this from my Mom. She used the toner; alone and she said it worked wonders on her skin. I saw the moisturizer bottle lying around the house and I never bothered to ask what it was. Anyway, my Auntie Joy each gave my sisters and I a box of the Clinique 3-Step Skin and since I really didn't have any other "serious" skin routine, I decided to try it out.

Okay, so I have combination skin/ Type 2 -- I have an oily T-zone (nose, chin and forehead) and my cheeks, skin around the eyes and mouth is usually normal or dry.

Inside the box, there are 3 bottles/ tubes. I'll tell you about them one by one.

Liquid facial soap (mild), Clarifying lotion, Dramatically different moisturizing lotion.

Step 1: Liquid facial soap (mild)

This is a gel-like facial wash. I find it really saturated so I use a teenie tiny bit. Pea size or less goes a long way so that's a good thing. This facial wash does not dry the skin at all. It leaves my skin really soft and kind of moisturized.

Step 2: Clarifying lotion

I just love this toner! It's absolutely amazing. Although it kind a stings, it doesn't leave my skin dry. It is incredible. My Aunt said whenever she gets pimples, what she does is, she puts clindamycin into the toner and applies it on her face. The following day, the pimple is healed. I already tried doing that but it wasn't with the Clinique toner but it still works. :)

Step 3: Dramatically different moisturizing lotion.

This stuff is great. It gives the right amount of moist my face needs and you don't need to apply much on. :)

I read reviews on the Clinique 3-Step Skin and everyone gave thumbs up on this. I do too. I just started using this two to three weeks ago; twice a day and it already made my skin better. My skin always feels fresh and clean. My pimples and pimple spots are clearing... It's just perfect. I give it 5/5. Love love love.

Check out clinique.com to find out more.

I Was A Bride's Maid

Indeed I was. It was for my Dad's sister, Auntie Joy's wedding. It was held on May 7, 2011 in Canon Cove, Batangas.

It was a beautiful and very intimate wedding.

The bride's maids' dresses were pick by the bride's maids themselves. It's either we buy the dresses or have them tailor made. In our case; my sisters and I, we designed our dresses then had them sewn.

Find out more about the wedding here. :)

Inside my Everyday Make-Up Purse Part 3

This is Part 3; the last part of my "Inside my Everyday Make-Up Purse".

Roll Call:

20.) Fashion 21 White Eyeliner

This white eyeliner is average. Thing is, it doesn't mark on my waterline darkly. It takes a few strokes to finish the job but it's fine. It has a foam tip which is really helpful and it's really cheap too. This costs P88.00.

21.) Estee Lauder Artist's Eye Pencil (01 Softsmudge Black)

This eyeliner is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars and I totally agree. I love it. It applies easily and smoothly wherever. I just don't know why I don't have the smudger but it's fine. This costs $19.00.

22.) MAC Brow Brush and Comb

I had this brush for like two years. As you can see, the comb part is gone. Haha I don't know how much this costs and I can't find it on MAC. The brush is good though. The bristles are not too hard/rough and it's not too soft.

I guess that's it! Maybe you got a few tips or ideas from here. Thanks for reading! ^_^

Inside my Everyday Make-Up Purse Part 2

This is Part 2 of my "Inside my Everyday Make-Up Purse"

Roll Call Part 2:

9.) Human Heart Nature Organic Lip Balm (Watermelon)

Human Heart Nature is a Philippine brand. All their products are organic and all the ingredients and materials used are from the Philippines. I really support this brand not only because it's from the Philippines but also because they provide livelihood to the less privileged Filipinos. They also take "serious responsibility of being nature’s stewards". This lip balm only costs P59.75! Learn more about them in humanheartnature.com.

10.) Bench Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer (Alcogel Aromatherpy)

This sanitizer smells soooo good! It's Jasmine Blossom scented. It has chamomile extract and it moisturizes too. I can't stop smelling my hands whenever I use this. It costs P36.00.

11.) MAC Select Sheer/ Loose Powder (NW 15)

I just started using this powder and I usually use this for touch-ups. It's great! It gives a matte but glowy finish and looks like you don't have anything on. You should try this. It costs US$23.00. BTW, this came with the Nail Lacquer and I mentioned previously. My Aunt got this with other stuff for C$5.00!

12.) Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick/ Rouge (161 Pink Parfait)

This is my everyday lipstick. My Mommy Bebot gave this. I just checked out Estee Lauder's site and saw that they have a new "packaging" and it's so much better. This lipstick has a shimmer finish and it's very light. Suuuper light -- it's sheer. So what I do is, I put my lip balm on, then my lip gloss then this. It's so weird. But it looks spectacular! This costs $24.00.

13.) Anna Sui Lip Rouge (17)

This is my favorite part of the lipstick!

My friend Noyl got me this as a Christmas present. I love it! I really don't know from which collection this is from but it doesn't make me love it less. I has a matte finish and the color is just striking! I love using this on night outs, whenever I have very little make-up on or whenever I get the urge to put on a bold lip color. Check Anna Sui's site. It's so fun.

14.) La Senza Fragrant Body Splash (Heart Song)

LA Senza's Heart Song smells just like Victoria's Secret's Love Spell. This scent my be too strong at first and I admit I sneeze almost every time I put this on but after a while, the scent becomes mild and it lasts the whole day. I only tried this scent and their Heavenly Love (vanilla) and I love both! BTW, I only bring the smaller bottle. The original bottle's too heavy for me to bring. La Senza's Body Mist costs $9.50.

15.) Garnier Skins Natural Light Whitening Face Powder (02 Natural)

Mine's got white eyeline stick in it. XD

This is the only face powder that I use. I doesn't irritate my skin and it matches my skin tone perfectly. Another thing is that it doesn't give me oily skin right away. It has vitamin C and SPF 18 and it smells really good! This costs P199.00.

16.) LR Cosmetics Liquid Eyeliner (10005-1 Absolute Black)

I like this liquid eyeliner since it drys fast and it gives off a matte finish. It's really black and it lasts the whole day. This costs P569.00

17.) LR Cosmetics Lip Gloss (3)

I love this lipgloss! It's the perfect color for me. Not too dark and not too light. It glides on my lips smoothly! I use this everyday! I don't know how much this costs but it's definitely below P500.00.

18.) e.l.f. Total Face Brush

Find out more about this brush (I already talked about this) here. :)

19.) e.l.f All Over Cover Stick (Honey 3202)

Find out more about this concealer (I already talked about this) here. :)

See you in Part 3 ^_^

Inside my Everyday Make-Up Purse Part 1

I was so excited to put my things inside my new purse. There are 22 things inside it. I'll go over it one by one. :)

Roll Call:

1.) MAC Impeccable Brow Pencil (Taupe)

I just got this hence, the box.

This is my new favorite brow pencil. It's so easy and fast to use. It doesn't take up much space and a works great. The tip is kind of moist or cream like so it stay on long. I wouldn't worry if I made a mistake, I can just use tissue to wipe it off. It's US$15.00.

2.) My Gel Ball pen (0.3)

Oh my gosh! I love this pen. It's my favorite. It's cheap; like really cheap (P21.00) and it writes smoothly. Really smooth and easy. It has refills too.

3.) Silk Secret's Oil Control Sheet (Powdered Blotting Sheet)

My sister, Dana got this at Watsons and I don't know how much this costs.This oil control sheet is powdered. Yes, powdered. So, whenever I use this, dirt and oil is removed from my face and at the same time, it looks fresh.

4.) Gingerbon (Extra Strong)

I just had laryngitis and my voice til now is a bit hoarse that's why I always see to it I bring Gingerbon and Strepsils (Sugar Free/ Honey Lemon) with me. Gingerbon is a real ginger candy and you can really taste the ginger in it. It's like eating a ginger jelly that's sweet. It works good too for laryngitis but the thing is, it has sugar which is not really advisable to take in while having laryngitis.

5.) Bijoux Terner Watch

My mom bought me this watch from the airport NAIA 3. We we're on our way back to Cebu. We decided to go around the airport and found this! We got this for P595.00 only! All I know from the brand is that it was founded in Miami, Florida. And they are usually found in airports. They don't only sell watches but they also sell bags, wallets, accessories, etc. For the watches, there are lots of designs to choose from; from women's to men's, it's crazy! I took a long time for me to decide which watch to buy. The promo at that time was if we bought 3 things at regular price, we would get one watch for free or get a 10% discount. I got a watch, my mom got one too then my sister, Dana got a wallet so we got a free watch for my other sister, Denise!

For the US price, I think it's $10.00. Luxury at P595.00.

6.) MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow (Engaging)

This eye shadow is divine. It's very light once you apply it. It's sheer and shimmery. What I do is either I put it all by itself or I apply it on top of another matte eyeshadow. I also use this as a highlighter on my cheeks. It costs US$19.50.

7.) Clinique Blush & Bronze Duo (Iced Lotus and Sunkissed)

Iced Lotus (Blush )- Sunkissed (Bronzer)

Lately, I've been using the bronzer more than the blush. Nothing's wrong with the blush but it's too pink for me. I still use it once in a while, it really depends on my mood and as to what event I'm going to. I can't find it on Clinique now but you can buy it on Ebay for US$8.00.

8.) Fashion 21 Single Blush-On (1)

Find out more about this blush (I already talked about this) here. :)

See you in Part 2!