Certified Movie Buff: The Net 2.0

Hi guys. Another day of the weekend coming to an end. Before heading to bed, I just wanted to share with you one of the coolest movies I've watched.

I'm a big sucker for suspense films and The Net 2.0 really is suspenseful. It's a 2006 film starring Nikki Deloach. It's the sequel to Sandra Bullock's The Net back in 1995. Unfortunately, despite my efforts, I just can't find a copy.

The Net 2.0 is about the computer analyst Hope Cassidy who travels from America to Istanbul for a job. With, how'd you say, sheer bad luck and extremely bad people, she finds herself running for life- without a name, without money, without anything. She gets involved into this mad theft game, with no one to help her but herself.

It's sort of Jason Bourne-ish, but what I like about the movie really is the frustration of Hope Cassidy to prove that she's not the criminal Kelly Roos, without anyone to vouch for her. We're talking about American Embassy sabotage, wiped clean bank account, a phony woman pretending to be Hope Cassidy, and the works. 

If you're all about teeth-gritting-out-of-frustration movies, this one is for you. 

Have a great weekend guys. Cheerio!

Just Sampling: The Face Shop Natural Sun Power Long-Lasting Sun Cream

Hi guys. Another sample, sampled, here. The one thing that I remember the most from all my trips to dermatologists (for my skin asthma) is that I need to use sunblock 'coz I get red-burned skin quite often. Some say that it's a reaction of the chemicals when put under sunlight. Now, I've never used sunblock, even if I was advised to, until now.

I'm already on my third packet of my The Face Shop Natural Sun Power Long-Lasting Sun Cream, and so far, I'm loving it. 

The Verdict:
It's not too much of a heavy cream nor is it too watery. I guess you can say it's like a light cream. =) It's not white in color too, it's more of a beige-y color, which finishes off as white. It's easy to blend, and blending is really needed because, like any sunblock or cream, it tends to leave that white film, which you don't want on your face. 

It smells great! It has a "super antioxidant acaiberry" so I guess the smell is a berry-smell. The best thing about it is its SPF which is SPF 45 PA+++. That's quite high in my book.

The thing I love about this is that my skin, since I've been using it, doesn't suffer from redness (or burning) anymore. I don't peel that obviously either.

The only problem is I don't know how much or how big the full-sized one is. But I saw it on pictures, and it kinda looks like a BB Cream tube..thing. *Will update you on the price when I drop by The Face Shop. It's also kinda sticky, which bothers me, but nothing a good dusting of powder can't solve.

I'm satisfied but I'm willing to try other sun creams, since most The Face Shop products are priced way beyond my capabilities. So, searching for an affordable sun cream here.

What's your favorite sun cream? Lemme know. Cheerio!

Check This Out: Sealed with Kisses

Hi guys. Just a quick post here. Some of you might be looking for a carry-all or mini make-up traincases. My family and I happened to see this booth/store called Great Deals Marketing, if I remember correctly, in Greenhills last weekend, and they sell make-up cases and lots of other cool stuff like iPhone pillows. =) 

The ones they have a couple of are traincases that look like doctor's bags. They kinda looked like this, and with long straps. Each costs about 1800 bucks if I remember right.

FROM GOOGLE IMAGES

But, what caught my attention was this, my new best friend and a few-months-in-advance birthday gift from my parents. =) They know I've been checking out a few ones like this but are priced way beyond my budget. They also know that I had a few problems in back in high school and college on how I'd bring all my make-up to school for performances.

My mom is a good, a really good, price negotiator and she got this for 1,200 (from about 1,400, I think). This was the only piece left. It has a lock (that doesn't work. *Help dad*), it has about four mini layers and the bottom part is spacious. Two of my mini-palettes are on the bottom and my brush roll-up is also there. Basically, it's still a mess, =) but I wanted you guys to see that it can hold a couple of items. Mine had a few sticker left-ons that I haven't removed yet.

My dad said I could (operative word: could, not should) buy another if my stuff won't fit, but I'll think about it. Some of my stuff are still in cans (have you seen my Spam lipstick stand?), but basically, most fit in the traincase.

If you guys are also on the look-out for a good traincase, Great Deals Marketing will be in the NBC Tent. I'm not sure but maybe they will be there for the annual Noel Bazaar that runs early in December.

Cheerio!

I Nailed It #3: Early Christmas Nails

Hi guys. So, yesterday, I went back for these awesome nail polishes called Crystal Sand Nail Polish of OMG. You may have (or have not) noticed that I usually come back for stuff that I want to buy, no matter the price. It just gives me time to think about whether I really want, or really need, it. 

I didn't actually plan on doing Christmas-y colored nails, but it just so happened that I picked up colors that are, well, Christmas-y. I actually came back for the deep purple colored one but it was gone. =(

Each bottle costs 18.75 but since Landmark is having their Cosmetics Sale until October 31st, I got each for 10% off. The other color is called Emerald, and I kinda perked up when I saw this was named Citrine which totally reminded me of Helen's blog, Lucky Citrine.

So here's what they look like. Two coats of each anyways. It feels rough, I mean really sand-rough because of all the little glitters packed up together. I tried to remove it and I ended up with glittered hands. Yes, hands, not just fingers. It's really hard to remove.

If you're planning to buy this, might I suggest using a really good top coat? It chips off easily, at least on my nails.

I guess that's it. =) Happy weekend guys. Cheerio!

Beauty Buffet Facial Masks

Hi. I don't know if I've mentioned that a few months ago, our camera got stolen. It was your run-of-the-mill digital camera, but it was good and our only camera. I then decided to save up (meaning no unnecessary make-up purchases) for a new one because, well, we kinda need it. My need of a camera equates to this blog needing pictures. This blog survived all this time because I kept on borrowing my dad's phone. =)

Anyway, now that we have a new run-of-the-mill camera, I'm hoping to make this blog more alive and updated than usual.

Whenever my sister would see me putting on a facial mask, she'd ask me why I wasn't taking pictures. First, I always forget and ...nope. That's about it. I just forget. Hence, this collective review on the Beauty Buffet Facial Masks I've already tried.

Each mask is 39 bucks, but Watsons sometimes have this 2 for 59 promo. The last two I bought were on sale. Made in Taiwan

The Verdict:

With its price, cute packaging, and effects, I think Beauty Buffet Facial Masks are good buys. The first two (pink and green) gave my skin a bit of glow after I used it, but my favorite would have to be the green tea and grape seed because it made my pores look fine.

These, by the way, are your typical facial masks, with the slits and all. But, what I love about these masks is that they don't drip. My sister has tried masks before and she had to put her hand out when she takes the mask out the container because it's dripping wet. That's essence going to waste so I'd rather the masks don't drip. BTW, it has a plastic mask dummy on, kinda like a sticker that you peel off. It makes it easier to open up the mask without ripping it apart.

If you're into facial masks for relaxation and comfort, I'd suggest you try these from Beauty Buffet. These can be found at any branch of Watsons. I've heard that their charcoal one is really good (it's color gray I think) but I've yet to try that one.

What are your fave masks? Lemme know. Cheerio!

Certified Movie Buff: Cellular

Hi. Since it's October, I decided to switch up the types of movies I'd be putting up, being that it's Halloween month and all. 

I'm a very big fan of suspense/action films (so I'm happy that Patterson's character, Alex Cross will finally be on the big screen). Not so much fan of horror because most that I've watched scared the beejeezus out of me. And, I'm a huge Scream fan. Huge. =)

Anyway, this 2004 film Cellular is one of my absolute favorites. I've watched this probably more than 20 times because it's really good. It stars Kim Basinger, Chris Evans, and the bad guy, Jason Statham.

Kim Basinger plays Jessica Martin, a biology teacher who was kidnapped together with her son for something that her husband has witnessed and filmed on video (she finds out about it later on in the film). With a crushed telephone inside where she was being held as her only piece of hope, she attempts to repair it and contact anybody who can help her. She gets lucky and reaches the cell phone of Ryan, played by Chris Evans, and asks for help to save her, her son, and her husband who was being tracked down by Ethan (Jason Statham)

This movie would make you hold your breath, like when Ryan's phone runs of juice. A great suspense film that's going to make you hold on to every scene just to find out if a stranger would help out a woman claiming that she's been kidnapped on the phone.

If you love suspense films like me, do check this one out.

Cheerio!

September 2012 Hit-listers

Hi. Before I go to bed, here's my top ten items for September, as I promised in my last entry. I'm hoping to make this a short entry. =)

Here's their group shot. =) 

Marionnaud Dual Ended Eye Brush- I use this for doing my brows, separating my lashes, and applying gel eyeliner. So versatile

Alba Botanica Acnedote Astringent- I've mentioned here how this helped me a lot with my acne problems. It's organic and works wonders

Zen Zest Body Spray in Talc- My mom gave me this and it smells so good. It smells like baby powder. Requires constant spraying though 

Tony Moly Party Lover Gel Liner - I've reviewed it here. It's my first gel liner and so far my favorite. Doesn't smudge at all

Flat Top Brush- This brush from Trinoma works best with anything-cream, liquid, or powder products

Maybelline Baby Lips in Menthol- I'm a loyal Blistex user, but this works just as well and it smells a bit better. (Given by my sister)

Etude House Silk Scarf Hair Serum - My savior from bad curly hair days. It used to be my sister's.

Loreal Kohl Contour Pencil- This was my mom's and it's just so creamy that I use it for my brows or for lining my eyes

Face Shop Face it Pure Color Lip Gloss- This used to be my mom's but when I ran out of my E.L.F. lip gloss, I asked for this. It smells so great that it's addicting 

4u2 dreamGirl Lovelight BB Powder- This one in the picture is my 2nd compact. I love this powder because it lasts long on my oily skin. Reviewed here

What were your favorite items for September? Lemme know. Cheerio!