Twice a Week Skincare Routine

Remember my #IDoItTwiceAWeek entry for Betadine Feminine Wash? In line with that, I will share to you today how I do these things. I do this twice a week but not religiously, especially on occasions when a kid got the fever or a deadline is on due. But since it's a stormy weather outside and everyone is feeling a little cozier. I always take this opportunities to glam myself a bit and make my skin smoother! I mean, you know, it's all gray and cold outside but at least I feel fab!

This is Cure Natural Aqua Gel - Japan's No. 1 Best-Selling Skincare product - 1bottle sold every 12seconds in Japan! This is an exfoliator based not with chemicals, but water. Yes, even the most sensitive skin can use this as it is scentless and is made from the natural plant extracts of rosemary, gingko and aloe vera.

This water based cleanser is perfectly partnered with this.

Please excuse my fabulous undereye bags that reveals my worth-it sleepless nights with my bebes.

My face right after gentle scrubbing. It really delivers on removing dead skin cells and leaving skin soft and supple. After exfoliating, I wash my face with either of this Human Heart Nature, gently again.

And then, I slapped on a mask. Any facial mask will do. This time, I'd use this 

Green Tea Fresh Essence Mask from Aritaum - still hot from South Korea. You can look for mask that fits your problem. Lemon for acne-prone, Aloe Vera for moisturizing and in my case Green Tea for detox. There's a huge selection of facial masks out there and it's exciting to try this and that and enjoy the benefits of having healthier skin.

Moustache galore!

No, do not rinse after mask. Just massage your face with your clean fingers to make absorption better. And since I'm frugal, I put cotton on the foil to absorb the juices left in there and wipe on my neck, elbows, knees and knuckles of my fingers and toes. Seriously.

I badly need pampering lately, since this incident is still not solved. Update here.

Next thing I'll do? Cover myself with this 

No rains today. Just gusty winds, dark sky and black hole in my pocket.  On the bright side, my skin is happy and my babies are happy. BDJ Fair is postponed and I'll be posting BDJ Veterans Night hopefully today. Stay tuned.

Nivea #ComeCloser Mini Haul!

It's been awhile since I bought these items - on Nivea's #ComeCloser Big Sale 2015 last month of May.

Although, I didn't get to buy the moisturizing cream, I'm happy to finally get these amazing products for half the price!

Nivea Express Hydration

Nivea Men in Fresh Action

 

Nivea Refreshing Toner

Nivea Baby Moisturizing Lotion

Nivea Intensive Moisture

Nivea Sun Whitening Sunscreen with SPF 50

Nivea Men Whitening Cleanser & Scrub

Nivea Deep Cleansing Mud Foam

Nivea White Repair Pore Minimiser Foam

Can you believe that I feel like I should have bought more than these? I just love how effective these Nivea products are! Oh well, I'm gearing up for next year's grand sale! Too eager, ey? I really love to get my hands on that moisturizing cream.I could just bought it right now, but I have a lot of lotions and creams to finish first, so it's just good to wait for the next sale. lol

For the meantime, here are my recent empties, May-2015! <3

ELIZABETH: NIVEA BODY MILK

If you want to strengthen your skin and reveal an extra fair skin tone, try :

NIVEA EXTRA WHITENING CELL REPAIR & PROTECT BODY MILK

It contains concentrated natural Camu Camu and Acerola Cherry with 50x Vitamin C to repair signs of dull damaged skin.

It's so refreshing and so smooth to the skin. I also love the smell! :)

live, love, laugh,

Beth :)

Empties July 2013

Fast forward June, now here comes the end of July and the end of some of my products - empty stashes of products that is. What I like most about posting Empties is that I could sum up what I think about certain items after fully using it - its like a review in a way but not really. Anywho, here's the batch for this month!

Empties May 2013

One of my favorite blog posts from my everyday reads are Empties. So, after several contemplations, I decided to jump in too and make posts about my empties - not necessarily be posted every month but- it gives a sense of satisfaction knowing that you used up a product "to the last drop" :) and to avoid redundancy,  will just show the products that didn't make it yet to this category.

So here are our empties for the month of May 2013...

1) Off! Lotion for Adults - used this a lot during our holiday trips usually every night just to add extra protection against disease carrying mosquitoes and other insect creepers of the night!

2) Johnsons Baby Powder in Cooling Powder - every one of us loved using this after bath especially at night, to keep our body cool so sweat won't interrupt a good night sleep.  If you follow me here, then you'll realize it's one big bottle of Johnsons baby powder down! Hurray!

3) L'oreal Paris Smooth Intense Shampoo - loved the smell, the texture and the everyday instant result I get from this shampoo! Just pure love especially this summer season!

Provide rebellious hair with nutrition and protection for an intense smoothing.Smooth Intense combines Nutrileum with Silk Protein, known for its smoothness and thermo-resistance, to deliver intense nutrition and 48-hour protection.Hair is nourished and soothed from root to top, for an easy and consistent smoothness and is protected against the effect of humid or dry conditions*.

4)Nivea Visage Sparkling White - Whitening Cleansing Foam - I enjoyed this product very much but I still prefer and will go back to my first love - Garnier Brightening Oil Control Scrub, I just miss the visible grains.

• Cleans into pores to remove dirt and oil.

• Acne reduction Technology helps prevent acne.

• Skin Nutrient Formula helps lighten dark spots and blemishes.

• Minimizes appearance of pores.

• Smoothes skin without dry feeling.

5) Imari Seduction Perfumed Skin Softener and 6) Imari Seduction Deodorant- this is my signature scent when I was pregnant and this just makes me nostalgic and I think babe also learn to know this smell... :)

7) Milea Bath Baby Cleaner - my savior! this is the first empty of my last Sesou haul for baby Jerson Clyde. Generally used it on his bum for easy squeezy clean after poop!

8)Venus and Mars Smooch Lip Butter Balm- one of my first product posts and now it's gone! I missed the minty fresh feel after applying this goodie balm but not sure, if I'll buy again because first, I'm not sure if they're still selling this line and second, I have lots of lip balm to consume first!
Aside from these, I have a lot of sachets of samples and gifts used and still in the process of consumption, but I decided not to put them here or else this post would take a gazillion years to end!
That's it for my first empties post! Yay for absolute zero waste (because we practice segregation and recycling in our home - save Mother Earth!)! :P
xoxo,
Gerilen

Cosmetic Fixation Summer Giveaway!

Hey everyone, http://chrisellesy.com is hosting a giveaway and I wanna share 'em with you! :D

This is her 2nd giveaway with two prizes at stake! :D

First Prize includes:

• 4 Excel Paris Matte Lip Creams
• 2 Lucky Thai Voodoo Dolls (Keychain/Charm)
• Glam Works Lip & Cheek Tint
• 3 Jocarste Nail Polishes
• 1 Nivea Spray Deo Jasmine Scent
• 1 Nivea Express Hydration Lotion

Second Prize includes:

• 3 Excel Paris Matte Lip Cream
• 2 Jocarste Nail Polishes
• 1 Glam Works Lip & Cheek Tint
• 1 Lucky Thai Voodoo Doll
• 1 Nivea Spray Deo Jasmine Scent

These prizes are perfect for summer! Im so eyeing Nivea products and Excel Paris Matte Lip Creams makes me curious! Join Cosmetic Fixation Summer Giveaway by clicking here!