Monday, March 8, 2010

February Favorites

I know.. I know.. its late :P But I still want to share with you guys my February Favorites ♥




1. L'egere BB cream - it's not a secret on why I love this foundation. It hides all of my imperfections! You all know how my skin look like right? If not, here's a recap: http://withadriyah.blogspot.com/2010/02/beauty-review-iqqu-acne-serum-and.html

But because of L'egere, you don't see those ugly zits in the pictures :P




2. Korres Body Butter in Guava - I really love this Korres body butter! My skin feels so soft whenever I use it. I want mooooore :P

A closer look of #3, #4, #5, and #6 products



3. Buxom Lash Mascara - I love this mascara! The wand is so different from other mascaras that I've used. I need to review this soon :)

4. Dior Concealer - I like this concealer. I just use this for redness around my nose area.




5. Sephora Lip stain - I love the berry stain look. Really just awakens my whole face when I use this lip stain alone. :)

6. Benefit You Rebel Moisturizer - I use this whenever I feel like using nothing on my face. You know,  the "no make up" look. When I go to work, I don't like using a foundation, so I use this moisturizer. At least it has an SPF to protect me from the sun :)





7. M●A●C Hello Kitty Lip Conditioner - I love this lip conditioner. I use this whenever I feel like using "nude-y pink".




8. Nars Blush in Angelika - Thanks to Tammy who gave me this blush. It's just the perfect blush for me :)


That's all for my February Favorites ♥♥♥

Friday, March 5, 2010

Beauty Review: ~H2O Sea Results Eye Mender Plus

NOTE: Try this product at your own risk. If it works for me, it does not mean it will work for you too. Everyone has different types of skin. My skin consists of dry - combination - sensitive type of skin.

Information and image from www.h2oplus.com


SEA RESULTS EYE MENDER PLUS


According to www.h2oplus.com, this eye cream is a rejuvinating eye cream that helps reduce under eye puffiness and wrinkles while helping prevent the formation of future lines.


Here are the benefits that the website claims: Those participating in a consumer panel test reported that after a period of 28 days of continued daily use, a 47% decrease in wrinkle depth, a 24% reduction in puffiness and 19% increase in firmness was observed. This marine-infused eye cream delivers intensive ongoing hydration to help replenish dry, dehydrated skin while providing antioxidant protection to help reduce the effects of free-radical induced damage.

Usage: apply to eye contour morning and night

Here is the ingredients and the complete details about it:
Marine Micropatch Technology - A virtual hydration patch that delivers a molecular matrix of hydration over the skin's surface. The matrix consists of two sea-derived polymers: marine collagen and alginate. It releases a small moisture-replenishing molecule, serine, that is slowly diffused into the skin. Proven immediate anti-dehydration action with long-term preservation of the dermal water reserve.

Sea Mineral Complex™ - Comprised of sea-derived sodium, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Works as a moisture transportation system to maximize the delivery of sea botanicals, extracts and other key ingredients.

Monk's Pepper Berry - Derived from the Chaste tree, this liposomal delivered material provides anti-inflammatory properties while helping to visibly reduce the depth of dermal creases and fine lines while increasing elasticity and firmness.

Sepilift - Strengthens collagen fibers, improves skin elasticity and combats skin-damaging free radicals. Helps increase moisture of the skin by 18% after 28 days of regular application.

Himanthalia - Derived from brown algae, it supplies vitamin C and minerals and has both antioxidant and antiseptic properties. Combined with spirulina and nori to create our anti-aging blend, it enhances the skin's elasticity to minimize fine lines while smoothing and revitalizing skin texture and appearance.

Spirulina - Derived from blue algae, it contains vitamins A, F, E, beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Combined with himanthalia and nori to create our anti-aging blend, it enhances the skin's elasticity to minimize fine lines while smoothing and revitalizing skin texture and appearance.

Nori - Derived from red algae, it contains vitamin A and beta-carotene and supplies fatty and amino acids to firm the skin. Combined with spirulina and himanthalia to create our anti-aging blend, it enhances the skin's elasticity to minimize fine lines while smoothing and revitalizing skin texture and appearance.

Sodium Hyaluronate - A moisturizing agent that is capable of binding many times its own weight in water.

Japanese Green Tea Extract - Has soothing and anti-oxidant properties.

Paraguay Tea Extract - Has soothing and anti-oxidant properties.

Shea Butter - Derived from the shea nut, it is an excellent natural moisturizer that not only soothes and protects from environmental damage, but also restores skin suppleness, increases moisturization, and improves the appearance of dry skin.

Provitamin B - A vitamin B complex that has moisturizing properties to help restore and maintain natural skin moisture. A cellular nutrient, it not only has anti-inflammatory properties but also soothes irritated skin and promotes skin hydration and the tightening of skin.

Vitamin A - Retinyl Palmitate. Used to help increase the skins elasticy.Softens and smooths the skin. Has antioxidant properties.

Vitamin C - Ascorbic Acid. This material has antioxidant properties and is used to clarify and brighten skin.

Vitamin E - Listed in most products as Tocopherol or Tocopheryl Acetate. This material is a powerful anti-oxidant. Promotes moisturization and makes the skin feel soft. Helps prevent cell membrane damage in the tissues.


My Take:
I haven't heard some of these ingredients before but I love that the website explains each ingredients and what it does to our skin. I started using this late November and now its March so its been 4 months since I started using it, and I still have lots inside the jar so it really is worth it. However, like any products, there are PROS and there are CONS.


PROS: 
✔ Whenever I work 16 hours (from 02:30pm - 7:00am the next day), I notice that my eyes gets puffy in the morning. We all hate that do we? But whenever I use the eye cream, I notice that my eyes are less puffy in the morning, and I look more awake. My co-workers think I got lots of rest at night. What they don't know is even if I don't work double, I still don't sleep early. :P

✔ It has anti-aging properties. Of course we all want to prevent crow's feet. You don't want to get this in an early age:
(image from google.com)

✔ It hydrates my eyes, it makes it look more awake and also noticed that it soften the lines of my eyes. Although I don't have that much lines yet. Of course if you use lots of eye make up, you need a good eye cream to prevent further premature wrinkles.

✔` My eyes also looks brighter. My mother is addicted to this eye cream. When she was running out of her eye cream, she asked me if she can have some of mine so she won't miss a day of putting the eye cream. She has a bad case of dark circles, and it helps brightens her under eye.

✔ A Little goes a long way. The jar can lasts up to 5 months.


CONS:
✘ The price is so expensive. $36 for 15 mL.

✘ Its only available at ~h2o stores and at ~h20 online store. Very limited stores worldwide.

✘ For me, it doesn't absorb right away. I have to massage it for a couple of minutes for it to get absorb. I'm not sure if that's me, because when I read some reviews, they said it absorbs in their skin right away.


OVERALL: I give it ★★★★✩. I would have given it 5 stars if only there are a lot of ~h2o stores around but the closest one from where I live is at Glendale, Ca and that's one hour and half away. Also, right now they're  having a FREE SHIPPING with any $50 purchase. Just enter searesults. Take advantage of their All Sea Results Anti-Aging Formulas Buy 2 Get 1 Free.


I have talked to my Ophthalmologist and she gave me some pointers on how we can take  better care of our eyes. It is very important that we take care of our eyes in an early age.

➠ Use an anti-aging eye cream that will prevent wrinkles
➠ Use hypo-allergenic mascara and eyeliner to help prevent infections in the eye
➠ Always use eye drops that will help hydrate our tired eyes
➠ Use sunglasses to avoid sunspots, red veins in the white area of our eye, and wrinkles
➠ Get a yearly eye exam

Hope my review is helpful for everyone who is looking for an eye cream. There are different eye creams out there, and we should start caring for our eyes. Prevention is better of course, than wait for us to get those wrinkles.

FTC: I did not get paid to review this product. I bought this with my own money. I am not affiliated with this company.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Random Updates: 9

Hello Everyone =) I have been in a good mood since Monday.. weird eh? LOL! It's the time of the month so my mood swings usually gets crazy.. ☺ My Monday doesn't seem that busy, it actually went by fast.. and now its Wednesday and I'm off.. Thursday is my "Monday" but I don't really care that much.. 



I'm really loving my LV artsy MM. I've read mixed reviews regarding about it. Some people L♥ve it.. Some people don't.. We have different opinions, but one comment made me laugh, it was that he/she thinks that only "kid's arm" can fit into the handle of the Artsy MM bag. Hahahah! I may be skinny, but I do not have a "kid's arm".. so whatever :P  Probably that person has hippopotamus arms :P



Shots are from the Spring/Summer 2010 ad campaign..





Skin Update: I have some new skin care products that I am trying right now.. Its only been a few days so I can't review them yet but I will soon :) I won't reveal them yet.. :P Some of you commented that my skin seems to be getting better. Hmmmm.. a little bit, but not a lot! It seems like I have flawless skin in pictures, that's because the L'egere BB cream is doing its job covering the nasty pimples and acne scars. Amazing coverage isn't?

Here is a photo with a flash using the L'egere BB cream :)

taken with the natural sunlight.. I really love using that stuff! :P Also using DSK jewelry by Steph DSK


I also bought some brush guards for my brushes. It claims to protect the vulnerable bristles of the make up brushes. We'll see.. I will do a separate review for this.

FTC: I bought this product with my own money and I am not affiliated with this company.







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See you guys on the next update! :D

Monday, February 22, 2010

Tag Game

Hello! :) Just an update.. Hmmm.. I've been feeling weird lately like sad, then happy, then sad again.. I don't know these mood swings can be irritating! >.< I hope I'll be able to get up tomorrow to work out.. I really need to! I feel my best after working out, sweating all those negativities. *sigh**


Anyway, I got tagged by the lovely Abby.. Here's my answers: ♥♥♥

SKINCARE

✏ How many times do you wash your face daily?
I wash my face only at night..

✏ What skin type do you have?
I have very dry skin >.< and acne-prone skin

✏ What is your current facial wash?
I alternate using the Aveeno Calming Facial Cleanser and the Clinique Extra Mild Cleanser

✏ Do you exfoliate?
Yes! Once or twice a week..

✏ What brand do you use?
Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream

✏ What moisturizer do you use?
Benefit Dear John moisturizer

✏ Do you have freckles?
None.

✏ Do you use eye cream?
Yes! I use ~h20 sea results eye mender cream

✏ Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Yes. I have very sensitive skin and acne prone also

✏ Did you ever have to use Pro-active?
Nope. Never tried it.


MAKE UP

✏ What foundation do you use?
I use L'egere BB cream or my Benefit Tinted moisturizer

✏ How about concealer?
My Dior concealer

✏ Do you know your undertone color?
Pink or sallow? I'm not sure!

✏ What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I use them from time to time..

✏ Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yup. I know that!

✏ What brand of mascara do you use?
I use Buxom mascara

✏ Sephora or MAC?
Sephora!!! =)

✏ Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
I wish!!!

✏ What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
MAC brushes, some drugstore brushes

✏ Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Yes. I use UDPP or TFSI

✏ For the face?
Yes. MUFE Microperfecting Primer

What is your favorite eyeshadow
MAC eyeshadow in Tete-A-Tint :P

✏ Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Both!

✏ How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Oftentimes.. lol!

✏ What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
so messy!! :P not really a fan of pigments..

✏ Do you use mineral makeup?
I have some..

✏ What is your favorite lipstick?
Right now, its the MAC Viva Glam Cyndi =)

✏ How about lipgloss?
Dior lipgloss in Jersey Pink(i think? forgot the name..)

✏ What is your favorite blush to use?
Hard Candy in living doll

✏ Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
No.

✏ Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes


✏ Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Yes!

✏ Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
Yeah.. :P

✏ Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Not really!!

✏ Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Buying it just because of the packaging! >.<

✏ Do you like colorful shades of makeup
Yeah sometimes..

✏ Which celebrity always has great make up?
uhm I don't know..

✏ If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Lipstick - I can use it as a blush and a lip color :)

✏ Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Yes of course.

✏ Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Maybe? :P

✏ In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
Uhm.... MAC? I'm not really sure...

✏ What do you think of Makeup??
It's my crayons to create an art :)


I'm TAGGING everyone who hasn't done this. :) Ugh it's Monday Madness! Hope we all survive this day!! Love you all! ☂☂☂ it's raining.. don't forget your umbrellas.. ☁☁☁

Friday, February 19, 2010

My Secret Valentine's Gift

I participated in he Secret Valentine's Day Exchange gift by Diana and Kay.. and I got Kay - yup, I'm her secret Valentine :P Here's her post: http://bihadadiaries.blogspot.com/2010/02/secret-valentines.html

I got my gift 3 days before the Valentine's Day! ♥ My Secret Valentine is the beautiful Tammy! :D Yay.. she is like the sweetest ever! :D

Woohoo!! Such cute wrapper.. She is so nice to give me such lovely gifts! ♥

Hello Kitty cuteness!! OMG.. what could it be?? :P


What?? OMG OMG.. Its the Nars in Angelika!! One of the things I wished for.. OMG Tammy.. Thank You so much!!! =)


..and another wish granted!! Woohoo!! Korres Guava.. Yummy lotion... I love Korres a lot! =)


Sexy red nail polish by Elf :)


and her sweet card. =) Thank You so much Tammy for the lovely gifts! I love it a lot! :D

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

M•A•C Viva Glam Lipsticks

I went to Macys to just see these new M•A•C Viva Glam lipsticks. I originally just want the "Gaga lipstick" because the swatches I saw online was so pretty, I just have to get it.. and of course because of Gaga also.. hahahah! :P





I ended up getting both! They're both pretty  but I have my favorite... can you guess which one?



This is the Viva Glam "CYNDI" This is such a pretty color, I just can't pass it.. and yes this is my favorite between the two :P




This is the Viva Glam "Gaga" and this is SOLD OUT online >.< I feel lucky to get one.. I got it because its Gaga, but the color looks similar to my M•A•C Hello Kitty Pink Fish lip conditioner.


excuse my chapped lips.. I am thinking  maybe because my lips is so pigmented, that's why the colors doesn't show that much. I have to experiment with using a concealer on my lips to make it nude then apply this lipstick.


Do you like the new Viva Glam lipstick? Which one did you get? Which one did you like?

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day! Surprise from Adrian :]

Happy Happy Valentine's Everyone!♥♥♥ I hope everyone had or will be having the greatest time of their life with their love one today and if you are single, hope you are celebrating your single-ness and have fun! ;]

Well, as for me, a big box was delivered to my house today. I didn't know where it came from because it doesn't say where. LOL. I kept on asking Adrian what is it and he's like, "I don't know, maybe you ordered something. I told him, no.. So when I opened it, this is what I saw..


I was so surprised. I looked at the husband, and he was smiling at me.. I was teary-eyed when I was opening it (tears with joy of course) because I would not ever think he'll give me a purse for Valentine's Day.. Last Valentine's he surprised me with Gucci. I told him, next year, it better be a Chanel :P




This came with the box. Such a sweet note. ♥




OMGOSH! It's the Louis Vuitton Artsy MM. I remember browsing online and posting this on facebook. I told him, "this is such a nice bag don't you think? But kind of expensive.." Its their new addition to the Monogram Canvas. It has been sold out and I have not seen this at the stores because it will suppose to be out on stores by March 2010.

I told him, "it's sold out!" and he joked, "I would have bought it if it weren't sold out." I just laughed because I know he's not gonna buy it.. but lookit... sooooo SNEAKY!!! :P I have the best husband ever! :P He just loves me too much. LOL.


It looks really nice and kind of unique from the bags I've seen. So I am very happy with it.




I really like the handle. So different. So unique.



Thank You to my Adrian who always know how to make me feel special. ♥ He was like, "why are you crying? You want me to return it?" I was just so happy and it was tears of joy and that I would never expect for him to surprise me and spoil me like this. :) I love him so much! ♥

It's sad because I only gave him a card. I guess I have to make up for it. *wink* and you gals know how we make our guys feel special.. yes in a special way.. hahahaa! :]

Hope you all are having a great Valentine's Day.

Happy Hearts Day..



 

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