Pure Beauty Pomegranate Antioxidant Essence

Hi guys! I'm back! ^^ Sorry for being missing for almost a week. Work was curraaazzzyy... But now that I've overcome deadlines, I'm giving you what I owe. ^^

First up is this essence I've had for quite a long time. To be honest, I was a bit hesitant to put up this review. Let's just say it's one of those items I went all emotional with, saying "WHY???!!"

 I use this essence every morning and every night right after I tone and moisturize. I just pat it on for full absorption. I bought this for Php 51.00. Yep, but it was priced that way because they were revamping the entire line and I think they were trying to clear out the old stocks. I think this now costs around 300 or less.

As you can see, it's a bit watery. It actually looks like murky water since it's not completely clear. It's made in Korea by the way. Pure Beauty is a Korean brand carried by Watsons.

The Verdict:

I love this because it has made my skin supple and bright. That's with constant use for about 2 months maybe. I also love that it has a working pump, not the wobbly kind with barely much hold. It also dries easily, as long as you don't put much and when it dries, it's not that sticky. Just a tad, but not the I-think-I-have-lotion-on-my-face sticky.

But, there's a big but here, whenever I use it, I just itch. Like crazy. I didn't get breakouts nor rashes, I just itched. I know this for a fact, and that's one of the reasons it took me so long to put up a review, because I was testing it out and trying to see if it does cause itchiness. And it does, on me.

Despite the itch that it gave me, I actually think this is a promising product. I hope it works better on other people.

Cheerio!

Pure Beauty Treatment Hair Care Oil

Hi. Again. Back to the beauty products. This time, I wanted to share with you one of my hair life savers, Pure Beauty Treatment Hair Care Oil.

I've quite an unruly hair, so I need something to keep my strands from sticking up all over the place. I've tried a handful of hair mousses and polishes before. The last one I've tried was Etude House's hair serum, and now this one from Pure Beauty.

This Hair Care Oil is made from Korea. I bought it on sale for 139 but the original price is a little over 200. 

The Verdict:

The first thing I like about this oil is that it doesn't leave a sticky feeling on my hands after I apply the oil, unlike the others I've tried. The pump also dispenses just the right amount of product. I'm good with three pumps. The size of the bottle is also just right for travel. The most important thing is it keeps my hair, well, managed.

Overall, it's a good hair oil, especially for those who need to keep their hair well-kept. Pure Beauty also has a water hair essence version.

Anyways, it's almost New Year! Have a great weekend. Cheerio!

November 2012 Hit Listers

Hi. It’s December now, and before you know it, the year’s officially over. I don’t know what it is about December, but I’m always too busy around this time of year. It’s probably the all those sales and shopping.

Anyways, before I bore you of my wandering thoughts, here are the ten things that have made me happy in the month of November in no particular order. =)

1. Nature Republic Baby Tok Lip and Cheek Tint in Plum

-I’ve had this for about a year. I just suddenly remembered to use it again, and it still is my favorite blush. Although I’m a loyal peach-shade user of anything from lippies to blush, I love this purple blush to bits. Plus, it’s so easy to blend.

2. Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleanser

-I’m all for Neutrogena now and this Salicylic armed baby. =) This cleanser rocks, despite not being as foam-y as I would like it to be. I’ve now emptied this bottle and am off to buy another. Review will soon follow. Promise.

 3. Pure Beauty Treatment Hair Care Oil

- I ran out of the Etude Hair Serum I nabbed from my sister, and had to find a more affordable yet still works as well. I think I’ve found my bad curly hair days’ savior. Review, coming soon. All I can say is I love that it works and doesn’t stay sticky on my hands.

4. Maybelline Clear Smooth Aqua Gel Foundation

-My first legit foundation, and so far I’m loving it. It’s so light on the skin that it doesn’t feel like I have anything on. Plus, it’s oil free.

5. Snoe S Stem Cell Sunblock Cream SPF 30

- Suddenly, I’m thankful that I ran out of sun cream samples. Too thick for my liking, but does its work without the hefty price tag.

And now for the non-beauty related stuff but still cool for me... =)

6. Monk

FROM GOOGLE IMAGES/blog.seattlepi.com

-Tagged as the “Obsessive Compulsive Detective,” you just gotta love Adrian Monk.

I can’t remember how many times we’ve watched each season. Or how we willingly allowed ourselves to be hungry because the series finale was on TV. It’s that good. If you’re a police procedural shows addict like me, you’d appreciate the humor, exemplary story arc, great characters, and totally cool-some plot that this series has. Monk is about a former detective Adrian Monk, who suffers from an extreme case of obsessive behavior. He can’t live without his wipes, all the umbrella handles should be facing one direction, and..the tomatoes in his sandwiches should be cut into squares. But hey, he’s the best and brightest consultant in the police department. And he’s so cool. =)

7. Nice Guy/Innocent Man

FROM GOOGLE IMAGES/http://www.squidoo.com/nice-guy-korean-drama-2012

- I’m starting to become a sucker for Korean melodramas. Watching I Miss You now sends me clutching my heart, but this one’s a little toned down. Nice Guy stars Song Joong Ki (the quirky funny one from Sungkyunkwan Scandal/Secret Love) as Kang Maru, a guy who gets left by his love that sends him living for revenge, and maybe, possibly all while finding love along his twisted journey to payback.

8. Christina Grimmie

- I’ve been know to stalk YouTube singers. Not in a creepy obsessive way, just in a “he/she’s so good, so why isn’t she/he that famous yet?” way. Although Christina’s voice has that rasp reminiscent of Christina Aguilera’s, her cover renditions are so awesome, she made me a fan. Check her out on YouTube here.

9. Get It Beauty Self

-Most Korean women I’ve seen on TV have that “barely-there” makeup that I’m addicted to. I love studying how they do it and all. With our cable subscription before, I watched a show similar to this all the time. But now that we don’t have that channel, well hello YouTube. My favorite one is the one of Korean model Jang Yoon-ju here.

10. Cupcakes

-Okay, this may totally be just a little off but I don’t think I’ve eaten more cupcakes than I have this November. It was a crazy cupcake month. Just look at this and try not to drool. I haven't had one like this, but it's just too cute.

GOOGLEIMAGES/mychocolate.co.uk

What are your favorites for November? Lemme know! Cheerio!

Look What I Bought #2

Hi. It's a good thing it's a long weekend huh? I'm planning to watch movies til I drop. What about you? =) Anyway, just a quick post here to show you guys what I bought about a couple of hours ago. Reviews on the beauty products to follow (after thorough testing) =)

Pure Beauty Pomegranate Anti-oxidant Essence- 51 Php

(I've been meaning to test out the products of Pure Beauty since it's a drugstore Korean Brand. This was the first thing I bought. FIRST IMPRESSION: Smells great)

E.L.F. Blending Eye Brush - 129.75 Php

(Been on my list for quite a while now. It was either this or the one from Charm, but I decided to try this one first. FIRST IMPRESSION: Sheds like crazy! Lost about 25 strands while I was testing it. Uh-oh)

Solemate Doll Shoes -399 for 2 pairs (Olive and Caramel or is it Brown?)

(My shoes have been giving up on me with all the rain, so these I really need. A pair costs 299 so I think this is a great deal.)

Any good movies you'd like to suggest? I'll only be renting out anyways. =)

Enjoy your very long weekend guys! Cheerio!