Haul: Human Nature Philippines!!

Hey lovelies!

So, last Tuesday, I placed an order with Human Nature Philippines, a local body & hair care and cosmetics company in the Philippines. This is my second time ordering from them. I really loved the products that I first purchased from them that is why I decided to purchase some more! This time, I decided to purchase more cosmetic products from them.

My order arrived on the mail today! So this will basically be an open box haul!

Every time you order online from Human Nature, they will ship your goodies inside this great cardboard box. They also pack their items really well; they stuff the box with newspaper to prevent breakage while they wrap cosmetic items in bubble wrap.

My goodies!

I got a total of 5 items this time. The first two are products that I have already bought before and fell in love with!

Human Nature Sunflower Beauty Oil

This truly is a bottle of miracle! It has been a staple in my vanity ever since I got my first bottle. This works really well. It helps minimize dark circles and stretch marks and it helps whiten underarms too! You can even use it for your hair!

This is a 50ml bottle which costs Php 129.75

Human Nature Organic Shaving Oil

Of all the shaving creams/oils that I have tried, this by far is the best! It is organic so it does not contain any chemicals that harm your skin. My skin just feels great after I've shaved with this!

This is a 100 ml bottle which costs Php119.75

The other 3 things that I got are cosmetic products. I bought a blush from Human Nature before and I really liked it. So, I decided to check out more of their mineral cosmetics.

Human Nature Velvet Passion Mineral Eyeshadow in Sweet Innocence

Can I just say that I love the packaging of this palette?! I am such a sucker for anything purple! These neutral eyeshadows are awesome for a day-to-day look. They are fairly pigmented and the shades are gorgeous!

This costs Php 225

Human Nature Mineral Hydrating Lipstick

This is my first time to try their lip colors. They come in 5 gorgeous shades. I bought 2 of their shades; Sweet Nectar and Coral Kiss. I love these shades and they are perfect for everyday!

This cost Php 225 each

I hoped you liked my haul! If you happen to have tried any of these products, please comment below and let me know what you think!

You may visit Human Nature's Website here -> Human Nature Philippines

Tweet them at -> @HumanNaturePhil

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3

Must Have Brushes

Hey lovelies!

It's been quite some time but I am back! It is good to be back!

For today's post, I decided to blog about my must have brushes! For every make up addict, brushes are equally important. I know that I cannot live without my brushes! We definitely can use our fingers to apply our makeup, but we still need brushes for a precise application.

I have a lot of make up brushes but these 7 brushes are my must haves!

Face Brushes

My must have face brushes include (1) a stippling brush, (2) powder brush, (3) blush brush and (4) a concealer brush. 

(1) A stippling brush is flat topped which is great for applying foundation because it gives you an air-brushed effect. I even sometimes use it to apply my bronzer or blush.

(2) A powder brush is used to apply powder after applying foundation or to just touch up during the day.

(3) A blush brush is used to apply blush and bronzer. A perfect blush brush is one that has an angle which makes it great for contouring.

(4) A concealer brush is used to apply concealer. Most of us apply concealer using our fingers. But a concealer brush would be great to really pat on your concealer.

Eye Brushes

My must have eye brushes include (1) a blending brush, (2) pencil/crease brush and (3) an eyeshadow brush.

(1) A blending brush is a definite must have! It is great for blending out the harsh edges of your eyeshadow.

(2) A pencil/crease brush is used to apply eyeshadow on your crease area. It can also be used to apply eyeshadow on your waterline or to smudge eyeshadow and eyeliner.

(3) An eyeshadow brush is used to apply eyeshadow on your eyelids.

To anyone who is just starting with make up, I really advise that these are the brushes that you must first get.

I hope this post have been helpful.

Please comment below and let me know what your must have brushes are!

Till my next blogpost!

Xoxo,

G <3

Haute Future Giveaway!

Hey lovelies!

A fellow blogger, Gabriella Sofia, is doing a her first ever giveaway! She will be giving away Barry M, Juicy Couture and Models Own goodies!

To join, please check out this link!

May the best person win!

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,
G <3

UD 2 Giveaway by YUKLUI STYLE!

Hey lovelies!

One of my fellow bloggers is hosting a giveaway! And she is giving away an Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette!!!
This got me sooooo excited!!!

Here is her blog post regarding the giveaway:

[GIVEAWAY] 2 Year Blog Anniversary Feat. UD Naked2

1st January - 1st February

Wait did I say I was giving away an Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette? You heard correctly my readers! If you follow my twitter, I got one for Christmas from my lovely auntie and she sent me another one to giveaway! How considerate of her. :).

The usual, rules:
Mandatory:
Must follow my blog (+1)
Leave me a comment answering a question (+1)

Extra entries:
Blog about the giveaway (+1)
Follow me on Twitter (+1)
Tweet about this giveaway (+1)
Like my Facebook page (+1)

Please check out her blog -> http://yuk-lui.blogspot.com/

To join the giveaway, click here -> http://yuk-lui.blogspot.com/2012/01/giveaway-2-year-blog-anniversary-feat.html

May the best lady win!

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3

Haul: Snoe Beauty Inc. Products!

Hey lovelies!

I have read so many bloggers rave about Snoe Beauty Inc. Products! Being a beauty enthusiast myself, I knew that I just had to get my hands on these products!

I went to Landmark Trinoma so check out their stuff. I actually already had some things in mind that I wanted to purchase based on the reviews I've read on blogs. I was sad that they didn't have their scents at Landmark Trinoma. :(

Anyhow, I was still able to get some of their bestselling stuff. Tanya, the girl who was manning their stall, was so helpful and sweet! Her enthusiasm over the products was so contagious and she really was great at marketing the products. So, kudos to you Tanya!

I ended up getting 4 of their products: their bestselling product called Hair Heroes with Intense Argan Oil, Vitamin C rich Calamansi Beauty Bar, the Beso Balm and the Four Seasons Blush palette.

Hair Heroes with Intense Argan Oil

According to Tanya, this is one of their bestsellers. This is the one product that most bloggers have been raving about. This costs Php 499. Based on the product description on their website, this product:

"This cleansing conditioner replaces shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, de-tangler, leave-on conditioner, and even shaving cream. For all hair types, 5-in-one is formulated to add moisture without weighing hair down. It effectively cleanses & hydrates hair without stripping or robbing it of its natural nutrients and oils. It has astonishing healing, conditioning, and anti-aging properties to keep your hair nourished and revitalized, to keep you looking beautiful."

Vitamin C rich Calamansi Beauty Bar

I told Tanya that I wanted a soap that would even out my skin tone. She immediately recommended the Vitamin C rich Calamansi Beauty Bar as this not only whitens dark regions of the body, but it also eliminates dark spots due to acne. This costs Php 139. I can't wait to try this!

Beso Balm

I love lip balms because I am very OC about my lips being smooth. Haha. That's why I could't resist getting this Beso Balm for myself. This costs Php 149.

Four Seasons Blush palette

I love blushes especially those that come in palettes! I got myself this palette because of the glorious shades and it will be convenient to carry around. This costs php 199.

There goes my Snoe Beauty Inc. haul! I can't wait to try these products and I am gonna post reviews about them really soon!

Please check out their website -> http://www.snoebeauty.com/

Like them on Facebook -> http://www.facebook.com/SnoeBeauty

Follow them on Twitter -> @SnoeBeautyInc

Their stores are located at:

• SM Muntinlupa
• Landmark Trinoma
• Festival Mall, Alabang
• Glorietta 4, Makati

Hope you guys liked my haul!

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3

How to: French Manicure

Hey lovelies!

Instead of a "Nails of the Week (NOTW)" blog post, I thought of writing a "How To" blog. In this case I thought of blogging about how I do a French Manicure.

For those who are not familiar with this style, a French Manicure is basically a white nail polish painted on the tips of one's fingernails or toenails. I do my own French Manicure, or manicure in general, instead of going to a nail salon. I have started experimenting with French Manicure back in high school and I admit it is not easy to do. It takes me about 30 mins to 1 hour to do a French Manicure because I am really OC about the white tips looking nice.

So here are the steps that I follow in doing a French Manicure:

First things first, here are the products that you will need:

Basecoat, White Nail Polish, Pink-toned Top Coat

Step 1: Shape your fingernails.

I cut and shape my fingernails into squares for easier and a more precise application of the white nail polish.

Step 2: Apply base coat onto your fingernails.

Once you've cut and shaped your nails, apply base coat evenly onto your fingernails. The base coat that I use is the Caronia Nail Harderner and Base Coat.

Step 3: Apply white nail polish onto the tips of your finger nails.

For this step, I just follow the outline of that part of my nails that shows growth. You can use the scotch tape method for a more precise tip by putting scotch tape on your finger nails except on that part where you will be painting your white nail polish. I apply 2 coats of white nail polish for a better effect. The nail polish that I use is from Caronia in White Satin.

Step 4: Apply a pink-toned top coat.

Once I've painted all of the tips of my fingernails with white nail polish, I leave it for a while to let it dry. Then, I apply 2 coats of pink-toned top coat all over my fingernails. I use a pink-toned top coat because it gives the illusion that you've painted a light pink polish all over your fingernails before painting the tips. The top coat that I am using is from La Belle Nail Polish in Natural.

So, there goes the steps in how I do a French Manicure. To anyone who wants to try doing a French Manicure on their own, it can be a little tricky but it gets easier over time. Practice makes perfect!

I hope you guys will find this blog post helpful. ;)

Till my next blogpost!

Xoxo,

G <3

January 2011 Favorites!

Hey lovelies!

I know it's too early to round up my favorite products of January but I just love these products that I can't wait to share them with you! ;)

For my monthly favorites, I have decided to divide them into my favorite bath products, face products, cosmetic products, scents, accessories and a random favorite thing.

These are my favorite face, bath and cosmetic products and scent of the month.

My favorite bath product:

Dove White Beauty Bar

This is my favorite soap at the moment because of its moisturizing effect on the skin. I love it so much that I have bought 3 back ups already!

My favorite face product:

Pond's Flawless White Re-Brightening Night Treatment

I love this product for its creamy texture and it actually lightens the skin. I apply it every night after I've removed my makeup. Pond's also has a day cream version of this which I didn't like very much because of its thick texture that makes it so hard to apply.

My favorite cosmetic products:

Favorite foundation: LA Colors Liquid Makeup

For this month, I found myself reaching for this foundation the most! It does not give the best coverage, but I like how it evens out my face and it kinda gives my face a pinkish glow.

 Favorite powder, bronzer and blush: LA Colors Bronzer, LA Colors Powder and NYX Cream Blush

The LA Colors Powder gives a very nice finishing effect to my skin and I find that it works really well with any foundation that I use. The LA Colors Bronzer is amazeballs! It has a little bit of shimmer in it but it still works great for contouring. I love the NYX Cream Blush because it is so creamy and pigmented! It has great staying power too!

A swatch of the LA Colors Bronzer and NYX Cream Blush in Glow.

 Favorite Mascara and Liquid Eyeliner: LA Colors Mascara and LA Colors Liquid Eyeliner

The LA Colors Mascara is awesome! I love how it coats my lashes really well and it gives great volume to my lashes. The LA Colors Liquid eyeliner is awesome as well! It's very thin brush allows for a precise application and it doesn't smudge throughout the day (atleast it doesn't smudge on me).

Favorite lip products: EOS Lipbalm and NYX Round Lipstick in Chambord

EOS Lipbalm is a godsend! I could't live without it! It's simply the best! My NYX Round Lipstick in Chambord is amazing too! It's kind of a nudish brown color which is great for everyday.

My favorite scent:

Bench's Bratsplash in Green Apple

This was my favorite back in high school and I somehow fell in love with it again over the holidays. I love apple scented stuff that's why this cologne made my list this month.

My favorite accessory:

Expandable flower ring from Payless

The first time I saw this ring, I fell inlove! It has this huge rhinestones in it that make it look so sophisticated. Plus, I got this on sale for Php 90 instead of its SRP of Php 225!!!

My favorite random product:

Belle de Jour 2012 Planner

I can't live without this planner! It keeps me super organized and the coupons inside just give the best deals in food, beauty and fashion!

It seems like this month is the month for LA Colors! Hehe. I just fell in love with their products and they are very affordable. 

The products featured in my month favorites can be bought at:

1. Dove White Beauty Bar - any supermarket

2. Pond's Flawless White Re-Brightening Night Treatment - any supermarket

3. LA Colors Products - any SM department store and the Landmark

4. NYX Cream Blush, EOS Lipbalm and NYX Round Lipstick - I got these from my friend Beauty's Treasure

5. Bench's Bratsplash in Green Apple - available at all Bench outlets in leading malls

6. Expandable flower ring - Payless outlets

7. Belle de Jour Planner - it was a gift but National Bookstore and Powerbooks has them

So that rounds up my favorites for the month of January! I hope you guys had a lovely month so far! Enjoy the rest of the month!

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3