Empties December 2013

It's late and I don't care, I love my December empties to bits I'll probably scrape off the last bits of these right after I slash off its top edge from its body.

Missha Real Moist 24 Hand Cream in Manuka Honey - long-lasting moisturizing effect derived from nature

Baies Sucrees Sweet Berries Handcream

2 tiny bottles of Nichido False Lashes Glue and E.L.F. Black Pen Liner

Johnson Baby Powder in Milk and Off Lotion for Kids :)

Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Energizing Facial Foam and Quick FX No-Shine Mattifier

last but not the least, CreamSilk Hair Conditioner for Hair Fall

That's it! Sorry for being MIA, a wedding, a dance and an infant is keeping my arms, hands and mind full. ;)

Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Energizing Facial Foam

One of the perks of being a Belle de Jour/BDJ Box bella is that you got access to what's hot and the latest in makeup and skincare products! Just last sunday, we attended the BDJ Box' 2nd Beauty Social Event: Primp and Prettify where Garnier treats us with mocktails and reveals to us their latest skincare line...

Garnier PureActive Fruit Energy

Refresh Your Old Acne Solution

That said, this PureActive Fruit Energy Energizing Facial Foam is ideal for all skin type especially best for bellas who has oily to combination skin and is acne prone. Aside from keeping skin smooth and acne free it also targets imperfections, and in the long run promises reduction of visible pores. This yummy treat from Garnier is packed with vitamin C extracted from grapefruits and pomegranates!

The fresh fragrance and squeaky clean feel without dryness invigorates the face with a fruity burst, just the right boost to start the morning!

The orange packaging was refreshing as well - it screams "Good Morning" or "Have a happy day"! I used to think of yellow and a bit of green when my minds thinks of Garnier and now, looking at the packaging of bright yummy color of orange with citrus fruits, this has got a good "healthy" feel to it - making you wanna reach for it! :P I also love that it is house in a tube that has just the right size of orifice. The amount of product is easily controlled hence, no wastage. A pea-size for face and neck (yup, don't forget the usually neglected but must be included during facial wash - neck) is enough.

On to the substance... It is viscous enough that you could easily squeeze it out but not too watery, so again, no wastage. It looks like whitish orange with a hint of shiny little pearls and it smells so good! Sweet scented indeed!

Overall, this refreshing sweet-scented foam has extracts to remove deep-seated dirt and oil and when used regularly reduces visible pores. So, I would definitely give extra time to massage my nose area and because that is where my pores are screaming "Hello World" maybe because I pluck those nasty whiteheads!

#PureActiveFruitEnergy #GarnierPH

BDJ Box Beauty Social: Primp and Prettify

Hey hey hey! I wanna highlight the good parts of my September because I ended it with concoctions of dark grief and small smiles. The lastest hype after Google Nexus 7 and newKube Mp3 was this...

This marks the first 6 successful months of the BDJ Box and the second BDJ Box Beauty Social event! Read about the first BDJ Box Beauty Social event here.

POND'S Flawless White Deep Whitening Facial Foam

As you could see on my previous post here about Clean and Clear here, Garnier here and Pond's Clear Solutions there, I am still in search for facial wash, scrubs and foam to try out and see what it would do on my skin.

Look who's running out of her paboritong (favorite) scrub?

I love the fresh clean scent after wash. It really penetrates deep down, removing stubborn dirt, traces of makeup and oil! :D Really does makes my skin look brighter and fairer after wash with no dry feeling! :) I just love love love this and I think will repurchase after I used up other scrubs and facial washes on my hands right now! :P

Do you love this pink Pond's too?

Up next, my Nivea Whitening Scrub!

Five Random Things This Week

These past few weeks are freaking crazy and hyped! Oh goodness, I'm super duper excited and happy that we finally arrived at our house here in Makati! Yay! That means we successfully packed our things to huge boxes! :D And safely headed home. :)

number 1 --- speaking of huge boxes, we had more than 40 boxes, plus the cabinets, study tables, dinning tables, chairs and things alike! :D which means...

number 2 --- time to unload the boxes! D: If packing is hard, then unpacking is harder!!! Geez... I had to put things into their places and change my mind about it and put it somewhere else! And there's this time, when I put it, change my mind, remove it, and change my mind again to have it put again (for the nth time) to the first place I decided to put it. (redundant I know, but heck I'm a girl yow!)

with grannies! :P

number 3 --- my babe can now roll whenever wherever! Said that, I need to give another extra focus and attention to him just to make sure he is safe, within reach and is always comfortable. You know, when he rolled, and he got tired, he don't know yet how to roll back. Hence, he'll just lay down flat face and won't care that he can't breathe because he is too tired to care, he'll just wait for me to see him in his situation and let me decide whether to pick him up or just let him lie there. :3 And of course, he know I'll pick him up! Smart boy ey?

number 4 --- I am designing a new website! Yay! It's taking too long but I'm patient enough... Hopefully, one magical day would arrive where I can show my site publicly! Whew... Clue? It's all about fashion! :D

number 5 --- Hey hey hey! I'm hosting a giveaway! Wanna join in?

Click here!

That's it for now! Watch out for my next post, as I will probably share to you my latest discovery on how to whiten those pearls! :D

One Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway!

Should’ve done this a month ago, but, alas, my hectic schedule hinder me to do so, yet you should agree that it is way better to be late than never, ey?

So without further ado, I give you

Join me as I celebrate my one year blog anniversary through a giveaway! :)

The prizes includes:

Belle de Jour Chronicles Forget-Me-Not Notebook

Belle de Jour Favourites Forget-Me-Not Notebook

Skin Food Emulsion Sachet

Skin Food Serum Sachet

Skin Food Cream Sachet

Skin Food toner Sachet

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Sachet

Clean Skin Shampoo

Clean Skin Body Milk

Sue Devitt Whipped Foundation

Anew Genics Sachet

Pantene NatureCare Shampoo

Pantene NatureCare Conditioner

Garnier Light Complete Whitening Cream Sachet

Garnier Light Moisturizing Cream Sachet

Etude House Sweet Look Body Wash

iWhite Whitening Pack

Yves Roche So Elixir Parfume

Mary Kay TimeWise 3-in-1 Cleanser

Mary Kay TimeWise Age Fighting Moisturiser

Etude House O2 White Intensive Serum

Etude House O2 Tone Up Toner

Etude House O2 Tone Up Emulsion

Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner

Kerastase Nutritive Sublimateur Jour

Maybelline Lip Liner #25 Toast

Nichido Lip Gloss in Electra

Nichido Matted Eyeshadows & Blush Palette

False Eyelashes

Mr. Bean Head Keychain

Knitted Cellphone Case

NYX Eyeshadow Palette in Catwalk

Will probably add more goodies while the giveaway is ongoing and I’ll try to update the prizes, if not, well, it would be an extra surprise! Yay!

Get the chance to take these babies home!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Like I said I’m having a frantic schedule lately... What? I’m just juggling my newborn, work and household chores! D: And, did I mention that we are moving out? Yes you read that right! We’re currently on the process of packing our things because we’ll be moving back from Baguio to Makati for good. That's the reason why I'm MIA and super thankful for my android! :D

We already cut our internet connection hence I’m typing and editing this post in a net cafe. :3 I have way too much things on my hand right now, I’m actually starting to panic! Thing is, I originally planned to end this giveaway at the end of the month but it’s impossible for me to check my blog and emails lately, what more on checking the entries, right? I don’t wanna make haste on choosing the winner because I have to personally check if she/he is legitimate by following the mandatory rules just to be fair for those who did it right. Consequently, I decided to just end this giveaway on 6th of January that’s a Sunday and announce the winner on January 7. Winner has 3 days to claim the prizes to be shipped on January 11 and that’s a Friday. J I hope everything is clear enough. If you have more questions about the giveaway, just email me at gerilent @ gmail dot com.

Recent Favorites: Make Up

Yes, this is a baby bag,

but since I'm breastfeeding, this bag had spaces for my kikay kit! Yahoo!

still, missing playing with these e/s!

Here are my recent loves!

Current favorites aotm :))

First off, although not included in the photo, I'm still inlove with Garnier brightening oil control scrub! :D

Included in the photo are the

Lashem measurable difference lash gel,

GSK intense clarity-smoothing peptide serum,

Mary Kay e/s in sugarplum,

Jordana e/s in golden sun,

L.A. colors e/s pallete in ep41wine,

Etude House Oh Ms!

(Click the linkies to go the blog posts!)

lippies atm

Will be doing some reviews on some of the products included in these photos including swatches of these yummy lippies! :D

Whats your recent favorites? *it doesn't have to be make up* Share 'em!

Prize Mail from PeachyPinkSisters

 Hey everyone! For sure you remember this fab giveaway:

First off, I wanna thank each and everyone who voted for me. :) Like I posted before on  my Facebook page, although I didn't get the most liked, I got the most amusing graduation moment! :D

 

Here's a quote from their giveaway winners post:

Before we name the winner, we would like to thank everyone who shared their memorable moments during their graduation with us. It was really fun reading your posts. Some were funny, some were admirable and some were very sweet. :)To view all the entries, click here.

So on to the winner...She is............

GERILEN ELINESSETE

We found her answer quite funny and commendable! She graduated as salutatorian but even with such high honors and representing a batch for a graduation pledge, there are still these little small annoying things that can happen during those special moments. Good thing she made it with poise and elegance! Good job, Gerilen! :)

and here's her answer:
"my most memorable graduation would be in HS. Im happy I managed to have social life (barkada) while being one on the top. Finally, i ended up as the school salutatorian. I was assign to do the graduation pledge. while on stage, my stilleto heels got stuck on the floormats holes and i was pulling them out *pasimple* while stating the pledge. heehee thankfully, as i ended up my speech, i pulled the heels without stumbling and uber slowly walk to take my seat!"

Congratulations! :)♥♥♥

I still keep the historical stilleto heels in my closet! :P

And I still believe my highschool days are the best part of my student life! Gahhh... I miss studying! Good thing to know that learning don't end when you graduate 'cause its a never-ending process! :) Moving on...

Early this morning, I received the prize mail containing the 3rd prize! :D

 

Satchet of Garnier Multi-Action Whitening Cream
L'Oreal Youth Code pre-essence sample

Body Recipe Skin Lightening Lotion
Sephora Girls Lipgloss

 Pond's White Beauty Day Cream Sachet

plus, a personal note:

Really had fun joining this giveaway! Made me reminisce my student life :P *sniff!

Yeah, I miss schooling but I'm happy that I progress and grateful that my efforts (sunog -kilay) paid off!

Thanks again Ms. Dawn & Ms. Liz of Peachy Pink Sisters!

<3 <3 <3

Garnier Brightening Oil Control Scrub

GARNIER Oil Clear

My sister gave me a couple of these because she knew I'm in search for scrubs and cleanser for oily skin. It has eucalyptus extract and micro-beads! My sister loved this product the first time she used it! :) That's a good thing because I also consider her views...

It's quick to lather and easy to foam. Fortunately, no foul odor or anything close to that. It's smells of light eucalyptus and its minty and cool in the face, really refreshing especially during summer! ;)

It exfoliates dead skin cells effectively because of the obvious beads, you could actually touch the grains... 

After several use of this, my oily pimples started to slow down in production it actually dried out and peeled off, removes my excess oil instantly!

What's your say on this? :)