March Loves ^^,

 If only there's an award for being late, I'm pretty positive that I would bag it. I bet you agree with me on that, right? Haha. Anyways, I want to start being consistent when it comes to my monthly favorites so I'm still putting this one up even though it's super late. I hope you don't mind. 

    I don't think I have been loving that many new products for the month of March so this may be just a short and sweet post. Before I blabber again like I usually do, let's just get on the list. Enjoy! 

                     

February Loves ^^,

Happy Tuesday my loves! February is over and done with... It is but somehow I just cannot fully grasp that fact yet. :l Where did the love month go? Why does it seem to me as if this year is flying by extra fast? Is it really just me? Perhaps I've been enjoying life too much and that's why I feel that way. Why does it work like that, anyways? Time goes by so fast when you're enjoying and unbelievable slow when you're not. Life is indeed full of questions and mysteries. Hahaha. I'm such a blabber. I should have named this blog blabberwocky, the sweet wonderworld of a blabberwocky or something like that. I think that would be more fun and suitable. Hmmmm

Anyways, it is time to share the stuff that I've been loving with all my heart the past month or I guess months because few of these stuff I've been loving since January but I wasn't able to blog about earlier. With that said, this is going to be a tiny, tiny bit longer than my usual post regarding my favorites so brace yourselves my loves and let's jump right in. ;D

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☆ Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Energizing Facial Foam

- This facial foam has salicylic acid so it is suitable for acne prone skin. It also has vitamin C, grapefruit and pomegrate that brighten up the skin. Other than that, it is very affordable and widely available. It also has a nice scent.

★ Garnier Light Pure Lemon Essence Lightening Peel-off Mask
- You can possibly get up to 4 uses out of a sachet of this mask. It is very enjoyable to use. You would not even have to rinse it after it dries because you will actually be able to peel it off nicely, evenly and easily. Just like what it claims you can see the effect instantly. It brightens up the skin and makes the skin feel tighter and smoother.

☆ ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzer in St. Lucia
- What I love the most about this product is the bronzer. Some of my bb creams and foundations are a bit lighter than my skintone so I love bronzing up my skin. I also love how a bronzer brings life and dimension into one's face and how it can define more one's features. It has some shimmers but worry not for the shimmers doesn't transfer that much on the face. It doesn't make me look like a disco ball. I also use this sometimes as a crease or transition color.

★ Maybelline Bold Matte by Color Sensational in MAT 4
- This red lipstick has orange undertone which I love. I believe it suits my skintone very well. It doesn't dry out my lips. It goes on very smoothly and the pigmentation is great. The longevity is also outstanding.

☆ Artist Studio Spoolie Brush
- I got this brush for a very cheap price but the quality is actually very good. The size of the brush is smaller than normal and the handle is so slim. I love brushing my brows even on times that I don't wear any makeup and this comes so handy and does the job.

★ ELF Studio Eyebrow Kit in Medium
- This matches the new color of my hair perfectly. It also lasts all day. As expected from an ELF product, it is very affordable.

☆ Clinique Eyeshadow Duo in Rose Wine
- Whenever I feel like doing a complete eye look this is always my go to eye shadow. The pigmentation is just right. This duo feels smooth, buttery and there is 0% fallout.

★ San San Gel Eyeliner in Brown
- This eyeliner lasts all day. It is also very affordable and comes with its own brush which is always handy. I also love brown because it is perfect for a more natural and softer look.

☆ L'Occitane Radiance and Colour Care Hair Mask
- This is awesome and works wonders on a color treated hair like mine. First of all,  it keeps my hair healthy, soft and smooth. Then, it keeps the color of the hair and makes it more vibrant. It helps to make the color last for a really long time. I guess the only downside is that it can be a bit pricey. But hey, an abused hair deserves a lot of care and love. ;)

★ Kerastase Elixir Ultime Oleo-Complexe + Rose Millenaire Beautifying Scented Oil
- This suits me best for it is made for fine and sensitized hair. It makes my hair healthy and shiny. It also keeps it soft and smooth. The best part is that it makes my hair smell amazing.

☆ Black Heart Earrings from Bopbop Shop
- This is actually another gift from a dear friend. I find it very cute and I wear it most of the times.

★ Silver Necklace from Bopbop Shop
- This one I bought myself because this necklace has the Our Father in Spanish written on it. I love our Father.. I love Spanish.. I love this necklace!

☆Clinique Purple Bag
- I got this cute little bag from my mama. I keep my shenanigans (or maybe I should have called my blog CIENAnigans. Hahaha. What's with me and all these blog names today?) in it.

Done, baby! I hope you enjoyed. Thank you so much for your time. Let's talk again soon. Not sure though when "soon" is because just for a quick update and if you're wondering Toshi and I still haven't reconciled yet. Yes, I know that's sad. :( But I'm sure we'll be able to fix things up soon. Okay! Have a wonderful week. Bye! :*

December 2k13 Favorites

Hello my dear beautiful people! :D How's your week going? I hope you are having a great one. Moving on, please excuse my tardiness with regards to posting my monthly favorites. ^^v I was actually not really planning to make a post about my December favorites because I just shared my Top 13 Products of 2013 a few days ago and I don't want to bombard you with my favorite products. (How many times did I mention the word "favorite/s"? Haha) But then, I realized I have some awesome stuff to share with you, guys, so here it is. ;D

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❀ Burt's Bees Radiance Day Cream

- This cream makes my skin feel so soft and smooth. It is also so light and perfect to use before applying makeup. This is a bit on the pricier side but a little goes a very long way and I think it's worth it.

✿ Quick FX No-shine Mattifier

- This primer does the job so well. It makes my skin so smooth and the makeup application so easy. It also keeps my makeup in place for quite a long time and keep the oiliness at bay. An awesome product for a cheap price.

❀ Fashion 21 Single Eyeshadow in 20

- I use this baby as a brow powder and it works pretty great. The color is perfect for me. It gives that nice, natural look. Oh, and it is inexpensive.

✿ MAC Notoriety Eyeshadow Quad

- I love all the colors in this palette. Of course, the pigmentation, texture, and longevity are also perfect. 

 ❀ Japonesque Precision Lash Curler

-This baby curls my eye lashes without giving that "L" kind of curl. 

 ✿ Artist Studio Angled Eyeshadow Brush

- If I remember it right, I got this brush for only less than 30 Php and I can't believe how awesome it is. I can do a complete eye look with just this brush. I can also use it to contour the nose. It doesn't shed or anything. I have washed it a couple of times already but it is still pretty strong and great. A must-have.

  

 ❀ Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Mauvey

- I love the color, longevity, price and availability of this lipstick. It also doesn't dry out my lips. I guess the only thing that I'm not a big fan of is the packaging.  

✿ Watsons Cleansing Facial Wipes

- This works great on removing any makeup, may it be waterproof or not. It also leaves my skin feeling moisturized. Lastly, it is pretty cheap which is awesome. 

❀ Garnier Oil Clear Self-Heating Sauna Mask

- This mask leaves my skin feeling so fresh and clean. I also think that it does help prevent oiliness. (BTW, I have combination skin and I do get so oily at times. But thanks to this, I guess, because now I don't get tooooo oily. ) It is also so inexpensive and it contains a lot. I've used  a sachet 5 times already and I still have a bit left on that one. I have a quite a small face, though. 

 ✿ Abahna White Grapefruit & May Chang Natural Wax Scented Candle

- I love the scent of this candle. It is so refreshing. 

❀ Heart Shaped Earring 

- I got this pair of earrings as a birthday gift from a dear friend of mine and I really love it. She knows me too well. I've been wearing this nonstop. 

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That's it my loves. Short and sweet. I hope you enjoyed. Thank you for spending time with me. Let's talk some more later. Bye! xo

Random Haul | December '13 ^^,

I wanted to unwind so I went to Quezon City. I roamed around Trinoma and SM North EDSA and I shopped a little. Just a little I promise. :D Let me share to you now what I actually ended up getting. :)

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First, I went to Beauty Bar which is located at the 3rd floor of Trinoma Mall.

1.) Japonesque Precision Eyelash Curler (750 Php)

- I've been wanting this for the longest time because of Sineady Cady / TheMakeupChair. She loves this so much and uses this in most of her videos. It does a great job curling her lashes. I hope it would work well for me, too. Also, it just looks so cool and unique. Don't you agree? :)

2.) Andrea Perma Lash - Flair Short Black (225 Php)

- These days, I have been having a "thing" for lashes. I don't really care about them before. Well, maybe going through the lashes phase can't be helped. What do you guys think? Am I the only one who's having these crazy phases? You know, like, one day I'm super into lip products then the next moment I am crazy over blushes and after that I go gaga over eye lashes. Don't you experience that?

3.) Andrea Perma Lash Individual Eyelash Adhesive - Dark (195 Php)

- Of course, the former's plus one. ;)

4.) Abahna White Grapefruit & May Chang Natural Wax Scented Candle (695 Php)

I do have a thing for scents since I don't know when. That's why I hate not having Bath and Body Works here in the Philippines. I mean c'mon they have awesome candles and other stuff, too, with heavenly scent. I feel like I've found a gem now that I have this candle. It has this citrusy smell. It smells so nice. It is really refreshing and uplifting. Also, the scent is not too overwhelming. It would not make you feel dizzy and want to puke. I love love love this candle. If you have a thing for scents and candles, too, try this now especially because the candles are 45% off (312.75 Php) in Beauty Bar. Abahna candle is available in different scents. You're welcome. haha :D

5.) Burt's Bees Radiance Day Cream

I got this one for free. Oh, how I love freebies. :D<

I also got something from Landmark (1st Floor, Trinoma).

6.) Artist Studio Brushes

-The brushes from Artist Studio are very cheap but have awesome quality. I love them. 

* Angled Flat Top - 119.75 Php

* Spoolie or Eyelash/Eyebrow Wand - 64.75 Php

* Blending or Crease Brush - 69.75 Php

* Defining Eye Brush - 29.75 Php

Lastly, I got a few stuff from Watsons (2nd Floor, The Annex, SM City North Edsa).

7.) Purederm Makeup Cleansing Tissues x2 (119 Php)

- I heard good things about these makeup cleansing tissues. They are pretty cheap, too, compared to others.

8.) Watson's Cleansing Facial Wipe x2 (45 Php)

- More cleansing facial wipes. I just need something that would fit perfectly on my pouch and I can carry around where ever I go. :)

9.) Cuddles Cotton Squares (47 Php)

- Is it weird that I have a favorite brand and type of cotton, which is this one, even though they all seem the same? Haha 

10.) Skin Protec Hand Sanitizing Hand Sanitizing Foam in Sweet Pea (67.50 Php)

- This is very much similar to Bath and Body Works Hand Foam On-the-Go Hand Cleanser. It smells amazing. There's also no need to rinse. How I wish I also get the Cucumber one. Oh well, maybe next time.  

That is it for my random haul. I actually had a great time unwinding. I hate traveling alone but sometimes it does feel great. :) I will talk to you again soon my loves. Bye!