March - April (2019) Haul - A Bit of Shopping in Thailand

Hey guys!

Just two weeks ago, I was in Thailand for the first time. We went to Bangkok and Chiang Mai to visit some of their temples and other popular tourist destinations. I even celebrated Songkran for the first time! Wooot! Of course, I had to check out places like Chatuchak and Or Tor Kor Market and I couldn't help but buy some items to bring back home. So in the first part of this post, let me show you the stuff I bought during my trip in Thailand..

First are these Snake Brand Prickly Heat Cooling Powders. The first thing I noticed when I stepped on Thailand is he heat! I was in Bangkok and it's hotter than Manila! I never liked hot temperatures so I try to avoid going outside for a long time, specially during the summer and since I'll be doing some tourist-y things, I need something to help me feel fresh, even for just a small amount of time... you know, like a bit of refresher... Anyway, when I saw the powders, I was intrigued because I haven't tried anything like that before. It was affordable too so I bought some and added some more to give to some friends. 

It smells good, but it doesn't really give that instant cooling effect. It's more for prevention of heat rash but I did read about it being a good foot powder though I haven't tried that one yet. Anyway, I feel like I'll be using this a lot still since it is still the middle of summer in the Philippines.

December (2018) to January (2019) Haul

Hey dolls! 

I'm so proud to say that I successfully stopped myself from buying anything for the past month. I did some major shopping during December and January because of all the Christmas and end of season sales. I just couldn't help myself because I love getting good deals. And I really like everything I got. 

So let me share the items I bought. If you see anything you're curious about and want a review, comment them below!

First off are my Althea Korea purchases. Althea, hands down, gave us super great deals during the holidays and I ordered not just once, not twice, but three times!!! 

October-November (2018) Haul

Hey dolls!

How was your Christmas? Mine has been pleasant and I spent Christmas eve shopping and eating, which is pretty much a must during the holidays. Haha! Anyway, I'll share with you my Christmas haul sometime soon but for now, let me share with you the products I bought during the last two months. The sales were endless during the -ber months and online shopping sites took advantage of the festive season by creating soooo many massive discounts and I am one of the victims of shopping splurges. The last couple of months were stressful for me also so a good retail therapy happened and I felt better. Hahaha!

Even though I used a lot of money to buy these, I have no regrets and I'm happy with most of my buys and will make reviews (if I haven't posted them yet) and post them on the blog. So without further a do, here are the items I bought during October and November this year...

First off are my BeautyMNL purchases. They had many buy 1 take 1 products. Some of the items in the picture above were shared with officemates so that we don't have to pay separate shipping fees.

September (2019) Haul: Birthday Treats

Hey loves!

My birthday is in September so I usually treat myself with many beauty-related items because they make me happy. Although recently, I have been shopping a lot, but what's different now is most of the items that I got this month are free or given as gifts! Awesome right!? It's like the best birthday gift ever!!!

So without further a do, here are the new items I added in my stash last September...

First off, as an Althea Angel, I was given the privilege of shopping at their website using the rewards points amounting to 5k pesos that they gave me as a gift for my birthday. It was such a great and generous gift. I'm so thankful for this and it's really a great way to be acquainted with more kbeauty finds!

I didn't get the items in one go. I bought them in different dates because I was hoping that maybe they'll introduce new items within the month that I might want to try too. One of the packages I bought early in September, while the next order was done near the end of the said month.

July-August [MEGA] Haul (2018)

Hello loves!

It has been a hell of a stressful couple of months for me. And you know what that means... another reason for me to shop! Hahaha! I know I shouldn't but I just want to feel better because I've only had about an average of 3-4 hours of sleep during the weekdays and on weekends I had to do all the physically exhausting house chores like laundry and cleaning the garage and bathing the dogs. 

ANYWAY, I'm just too happy right now because I'm swimming with all these beautiful things and I've finally finished the thing I was doing that kept me awake in the evening. So I just pamper myself with all the goodness that I bought during the months of July and August. Yayyyy!

So without further a do, here are the items I bought recently starting with the awesomest package from Althea Korea:

June (2018) Haul

Hey loves!

After my trip to Sydney I told myself to try and save up some money because I have bills to pay. But guess what, I failed miserably. There's just so many things I wanted to try! Huhuhu... Even though I have another failure to add to my long list (lol), I really like the new items I got. The funny thing is that I only wanted to buy some items that would help me remove some calluses on my feet. I kept looking for that thing with the blade but I just ended up seeing other things that I like. Haha! Anyway, let me share what they are in this post... 

First on the list is this lipstick from Features and Shades...

Features and Shades Filipiñana Lipstick Collection in Maria Clara

PhP 299.00

Sydney Trip Haul

Hey dolls!

Almost a month ago, I went to Sydney to hang with my sister. I stayed there for two weeks and was able to see more of the city. I also visited a few places again that I was able to see when I was there back in 2016, like a couple of museums and stores. 

I super enjoyed hanging at dog parks with my sister's dog. I really appreciate how much Australians care for their pets. As a dog mom, I wished that that's the case at least in Manila. Most of the dogs were friendly and playful and the people were nice and thoughtful. 

Of course, a trip isn't complete without "a bit" of shopping! Here are the products that I was able to take back to Manila...

April-May (2018) Haul

Hello loves!

How's your summer so far? The heat index this afternoon was a crazy 41 degrees C! I know some friends who love the summer and love going to the beach, but not me. This heat is killing me!!! 

So what do I do to keep myself cool (and sane???)? I usually hang in my room with the air conditioner on and watch some series or just go to the mall and shop! And for today's post, I'll share with you what I have bought during the last two months.

First off is a haul from The Body Shop which is currently having a huge sale! Their items are discounted up to 50% off so go check out the nearest branch and enjoy these cruelty-free products. Here's what I bought:

I just couldn't help myself with these, but I think I got an amazing deal!

February-March (2018) Haul

Hey everyone! 

Just got back from my vacation at Japan a couple of days ago. I'm still on a high because that was a 9-day long trip and I was able to see so many beautiful sights and ate delicious food. I'll share with you some of the details on a future post along with the beauty items I bought. :)

For today, I want to at least post something on the blog. So here's a haul post about the new items I bought for the past two months (I know I keep saying I need to stop but I will give up now because I know myself and I'm pretty sure I'll keep on buying something for the next coming months. Haha!). So here they are...

First is this Althea Box. I took advantage of their clearance sale and I bought items with huge discounts! Yay! I'll post the original price but I was able to buy all items at half off.

Beauty Confidential: BDJ x Project Vanity Beauty Bootcamp Experience

Hi loves!

Last Sunday, I attended my first beauty event of the year and I had a blast!

I was invited by Liz of the Project Vanity Team as a media guest (like a #BeautyCorrespondent) to experience a day full of beauty workshops and awesome games and deals from partner brands at the Beauty Confidential Beauty Bootcamp. This event was hosted by Belle de Jour and they partnered with one of the leading beauty blogs in the country, Project Vanity, to help us "bring out the most beautiful" in us by gathering experts and enthusiasts to share beauty, skincare, and self-care tips and secrets. 

January (2018) Haul

Hey loves!

Sooo... I was honestly trying to save money for travels that I have lined up for 2018. Unfortunately, I miserably failed this first month of the year because I splurged on new things. Splurged. Haha! I blame the new year sales and the clearance/end of season sales that I bought more things than I initially planned. Ugh. BUT I do love everything I bought... it's just that I bought too much of the same thing/s. In short, most are excess. lol

Anyway, here are the items I bought:

December (2017) Haul — Yay for Christmas Shopping!

Hey everyone!

The holidays might be over but I'm still enjoying some of the things that I got from the events that happened last month. One of the things that definitely made me extra giddy last Christmas is the huge sales from different shop! Haha! I'm glad that we had extra money for spending so I was able to get some stuff for me to use. Let me share what items I was able to get so you know what to  expect on my future blog product reviews...

Marks and Spencer Shea Butter Cream Bath - PhP 350.00

Marks and Spencer Floral Collection Silky Talcum Powder in Rose - PhP 295.00

The prices I posted are their regular prices but I got these at 20% off. They had a promo which lasted for only three days on all regular priced items. The sale happened from December 25-27, 2017.

October-November Haul (2017)

Hello dolls!

It's the Christmas season also known as another big shopping season. Haha! The traffic lately has been heck (doggo language much?)! So I'm sure that many will settle with online shopping. Why not? When all these amazing online shops are giving huge discounts on their items!

But for me, Christmas came quite early. I already bought SO MANY stuff during the past couple of season. Haha! On today's post, I'll show you what I bought and what's to come on future reviews. :)

Last November, the SephoraPH mobile app had this promo wherein when you buy some selected products amounting to 11k, you get 40% off. Okay... so it's pretty much too expensive for my budget, but 60% off is a big steal and I really like the products I got! ! I only paid PhP 4,640.00 for all the items seen on the photo above. Their regular prices sum up to PhP 11,600.00. 

See them below. I also included the regular price at SephoraPh.

August-September Haul (2017)

Hello loves!

It's my birth month and this is my excuse for me to do some MAJOR shopping spree! Weeeeeeeee!!! I've actually saved up for me to afford all these and I'm just happy with every single one of these purchases, and I'm very happy to share them with you by writing reviews and providing the prices and where I was able to get them.

So here they are...

First and foremost, the one that many beauty enthusiasts are watching out for...

...the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation.

It's by the one and only Rihanna. I'm not a major fan of the popstar but I do listen to a few of her songs, but after watching reviews of her products, I just might become one! A fan of her beauty line—Fenty Beauty! Wooot! Got this full-size foundation at Sephora Philippines for PhP 1,950.00 and got three deluxe sample sizes! Review will be posted SOON!

Also, I bought a Zoeva En Taupe Palette for PhP 1,106.00. I've been lusting for that palette since the day I saw it while browsing the Sephora website. I thought it was affordable and I love the highlighters I have from the brand so I just really wanna try it. My neutral palette is more on the warm side and I love wearing taupe and pinkish nude colors so I think this palette is a nice addition to my stash.

And I also got the Zoeva Cat Eye Pen for PhP 386.00! I like how black it is.

Last month I went to The Great Luxury Sale and was able to bring home some hugely discounted products. I lost the receipt  so I can't provide the prices of all the products, but I got these babies for more than 50% off...

Make Up For Ever Artistic Essentials

This set has products that I will surely use. What I like is that they are deluxe samples so if I do like any of them, I can buy the full-size.

Sleek Strobing Souffle in Smokey Quarts

Got this for PhP 200.00 only.

I love the color and the chunky glitter!

Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Gel Cream

Got this for only PhP 800.00.

Since I have oily skin, an oil-free moisturizer simply feels better for me.

Aveda Radiance Fluid

Got it for PhP 650.00 only. Yay serums! It claims to "boost skin's natural ability to shed skin-dulling cells."

Chloe Eau de Parfum in Love Story and Elizabeth Arden  Eau de Parfum in Untold

I can't remember the price of each but I think the total of both is PhP 3,500.00.

I also bought some brushes because some of my brushes need to retire already. I decided to go with synthetic ones this time.

7-Piece Unicorn Makeup Brush Set (Pink Gold)

Bought this for PhP 800.00 at BeautyMNL

If I have unicorn ones, I also have a mermaid one! Yay! And they're both Rose Gold!

Neutrogena Deep Clean Daily Scrub and Facial Cleanser

PhP 305.25 and PhP 269.75

I like that these skincare products both have salicylic acid.

Bobbie Nail Polish Remover - PhP 68.00

I really like this Nail Polish Remover. It smells okay and gets the job done quickly.

Kitty-Shaped Essential Oil Diffuser

I bought it for around PhP 600.00. We already have two at home but I still bought it. I just like that it's a cat! Haha!

Faber Castell 4 PITT Artist Pens in Sanguine and Sepia

These are 408.75 each.

I need to do some art soon. I feel like I'm getting rusty!

Below are the things I bought from DAISO. These are mostly PhP 88.00 except for the face brush and the cotton pad case, which are both PhP 188.00.

Baking is something that I'm happy doing lately and that's why I bought these. I plan to make a small cake!

A face brush and the cotton pad case

Tea light candles can be a bit pricey. These are only at Php 88.00. They are thinner compared to those bought at the department stores but they last long enough to make my room smell great.

THREADS! Haha! I have a project in mind. Hopefully I can share it to you once it's done!

And those are the things I bought recently. What among them are you excited about so I can write a review? Comment them below.

Cheers,DAWN

Dawn's February-March (2017) Haul

Hey loves!

Prepare to read more beauty product reviews on the blog because I just bought quite a number of products! ;)

I was feeling down for the past months so I did something that can help me feel better, and that's acquiring new things. Haha! I did try to control my spending and bought things that I regularly use and just ran out of or new products that I will surely use.

So without further ado, here are the things I bought for the last two months...

First are the Korean beauty haul from Althea! I love shopping at Althea because they have  affordable products, plus they give even more discounts!

Rire Brow Gel Tatttoo in Grey Brown

PhP 320.00 (I just really want to try this)

Half and Half Color Stick

PhP 209.00

Skinny Blackhead Closing Serum (40ml)

PhP 240.00

Elizabecca Skin Liar Primer

PhP 280.00

The Choute All Right Sun Cream 

PhP 166.00 (Original Price was PhP 498.00)

The Saem Cover Perfection Pot Concealer

PhP 180.00

Onsaemeein Yogurt Peeling

PhP 300.00

Perfect Cover Concealer

PhP 83.00 (Original price was PhP 249.00)

The next few products are my Miniso haul. It was my first time to shop there and I squealed with excitement when I saw how awesome the products they have there! Their products are majority at PhP 99.00 and they sell various products from cosmetics and toiletries to kitchen utensils and electronics.

Miniso false lashes

I love that the strands of the lashes gets longer at the sides!

Miniso face brush
This is super good in making sure I've removed all traces of makeup when paired with a foaming wash!

Miniso Nourishing and Moisturizing Tsubaki Oil Hair Conditioner

Nail polishes

Miniso cotton pads
180 pads for PhP 99.00? Yaaay!

Belts

Cotton pads 

A brow pencil

iPad cleaner
(I also use this to clean my phone)

Miniso Tea Pot
I drink tea daily. :)

Marionnaud Retractable Lip Brush - PhP 119.00

AloeDerma Hair and Scalp Tonic - PhP 215.00

Veet Face Cold Wax Strips - PhP 204.00

Golden Fabulouz Keratin Hot Oil Cream 

Buy 1 Take 1 for PhP 239.00

BioFresh FlexGel Heel Cushion - PhP 319.75

I also bought books to read. Yay! I'm happy that the SM San Lazaro branch of Booksale carries so many art books!

The thickest one on the photo is

Paintings in the Musee d Orsay - PhP 1,850.00

The Artist's Eyes: Vision and the History of Art by Michael F. Marmor and James G. Ravin

PhP 320.00

The Oxford Dictionary of Art

Second Edition

PhP 370.00 

The Northern Renaissance by Jeffrey Chipps Smith

Impressionism by James H. Rubin

Baroque and Rococo by Gauvin Alexander Bailey

Art in Modern Culture: An Anthology of Critical Texts

Edited by Francis Frascina and Jonathan Harris

The four Phaidon books are PhP 550.00 each

Injustice: Gods Among Us Year One

The Complete Collection

PhP 1,150.00

I'm sorta a DC Comics fan... :P

Of course I had to buy a few art supplies...

Mont Marte Brush Set - PhP 335.00

Scotch masking tape - PhP 79.75

Finally, I bought a number of items at Beauty Bar. All of these are bought on a discount!

StudioMakeup Soft Blend Blushes in Apricot - PhP 347.50
StudioMakeup Soft Blend Blushes in Petal - PhP 300.00
(Original price was PhP 695.00)

StudioMakeup Eye Brightening Illuminator in Silk - PhP 323.75

(Original price was PhP 925.00)
StudioMakeup Soft Blend Eye Shadow in Peach Sorbet - PhP 218.75
(Original price was PhP 625.00)

I also bought two blouses from Landmark that I can wear to work. They are comfy, I like the material, and it's very affordable!

Both blouses are from the brand Figures.

PhP 369.75

PhP 379.75

Finally, I like my room to smell nice when I hang there before going to bed. I used to light up tea candles and had to buy expensive essential oils. Now I could just get the water-soluble ones and just add water to this...

Ultrasonic Aroma Essential Diffuser Air Humidifier Purifier Oil Aromatherapy 

PhP 563.40

It keep my room humid too which is good for the skin. ;)

And those are the new products that are added to my stash! Which one is your favorite? Comment below so I can publish a review soon!


Cheers,
DAWN