My February Salad Box

 Hey beauties!

Got my February box from The Salad Box.

February? But it's March already! Well, some of their deliveries got delayed because they changed courrier. :P

You might be wondering why I still got this box even though I stated last time that I was unsubscribing... it's because I forgot to unsubscribe from the website and I was enrolled in automated payment off my credit card. Haha! It's not that I don't like the stuff I get, it's just that I don't get the samples that I really want to try. :P 

Besides, I have to lessen the amount of products I have for now. I guess I'll just subscribe once again when I get to decrease the number of kikay stuff in my stash.

But on to my February Salad box!

It's more bulky now. 

The items in here are bigger! :)

 Of course there's the letter they include about this month's box.

And the list of the products included with corresponding description and prices.

So what are these items?

Amuse Lip Liner in Hot Pink

 Beauty and Bright Facial & Body Lightening Moringa Soap

(I love the scent of Moringa!)

Go Fickle : Fickle Eye and Lip Liner Brush
(I've been thinking of buying more Lip liner brush, well here it is! Haha! And it's 2 brushes in 1!)

Vanilla & Co. Drops of Dew
(It really does smell yummy)

Hotshop Amethyste EDT

and yet again a Carmex Click Stick
(This is my third time to get a Carmex product from The Salad Box. I love Carmex products but for the love of humanity, please give me something else to try!) :)

And there's also a P100 GC from Bittersweet Waxing Studio!

So that's all for this post!
Have a happy Thursday!


Cheers!
DAWN

Last Haul for 2012

Hi everyone!

2012 is almost over and the world hasn't ended yet! Yayyy! Haha! :P

Are you preparing for your Medya Noche this coming New Year's eve?

Anyway, I'll be sharing with you some items I bought after Christmas.

These are probably my last purchases for the year (hopefully, haha).

Laneige Snow BB Cream

Hair rubber bands

Suejin The Beauty Balm Water Gloss BB Cream

It's my first time seeing this brand and was curious to try it out. It's only Php150 so I bought it right away.

I also shopped at Saizen! Haha!

Deodorizer

Quite disappointed with this one... It smells like Safeguard soaps. Haha. :P

Glittery Loose Powder

Planning to do a creative makeup look with this thing.

False Lashes

I love the effect of this lashes on my eyes.

Design Knife

It's for my art stuff.

A simple black belt.

and a cap (forgot what this one is called).

I've always wanted to wear one but it's kind of weird to wear one in casual days so a cheap one will do since I wouldn't be wearing it regularly.

I also went shopping at SM Departments stores during their Year End Sale.

The shoes and the bag are all discounted! 

Vanilla & Co. Witch Hazel Beauty Tonic

Be Organic Triple Rice Soap

And I'd also like to share this treat I enjoyed eating yesterday,

Koori Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream.

I also like their Mochi Ice Creams as well! Yum yum! :)

That's all folks! 

2012 was a nice year for my beauty cravings. I got to try so many new products and also finished up quite a number of products I owned. It just feels so good to finally empty a product, especially lipsticks and blushes! Haha!

Thank you 2012, and see you soon, 2013!

Cheers!

DAWN

Review: Local Body Scrubs! Nanay Earth, Vanilla and Co., Indulgence White, Asian Secrets

I am a big fan of body scrubs. 


Yes, I've professed my love for The Body Shop Spa Wisdom Africa Ximenia and Salt Scrub, but I have a couple more in my personal arsenal (because a tub is too expensive!). Here are my requirements:

1. The scrub should smell mouthwateringly good. I prefer yummy, oven-baked scents and occasionally florals and citrusy ones. Best also if the scent lingers.
2. It should have a pleasant balance of scrubby bits and creamy moisture. I first started hoarding scrubs because of the ingrown hair from waxing and shaving, and I find that using scrubs help a lot in sloughing off the top layer but without making the skin crack.
3. Because I like scrubbing myself down 3x a week, I like my scrub affordable and locally available!
4. As a matter of preference, I like it if the scrub professes semi or super whitening powers.

Think I've set the bar too high? You'll be surprised that locally available scrubs can fit the bill! Now my notable indulgences, most of which can be bought online:


Nanay Earth Body Scrub Cream
200g - P120
Order at: http://nanayearthco.multiply.com/
Special Ingredients: emu oil, shea butter, milk proteins, aloe, vitamin e, honey bearberry, carica papaya, glutathione, and kojic acid

Review: One of my best finds ever, because this specific scrub fulfills all my requirements! Even if the texture is a bit runny compared to other brands, I find this suits my already oily skin well so that I don't get breakouts when I use this... daily (haha!). I hoarded when the price was just P108 and I think I have tried almost all the variants - yes, I am excessive like that) - Aloe-ha beach buddy, Vanilla Manilla, Strawberry Milkshake, Ripe Mangoes, Warm Milk, and Chocolate Truffle. Unfortunately I don't like all the scents, except for the highly addictive Strawberry Milkshake and Warm Milk. 


Dana is also a darling to deal with, and she gives out freebies too (since I have tried a lot of her stuff). I like the Drama Cream and the Flowers and the Bees Premium Lotion.


Vanilla and Co. Organic Whipped Buttercream Scrub
180g - P199 / 300g - P299
Order at: http://vanillacompany.multiply.com
Special Ingredients: Enriched with Organic Shea Butter and crushed Apricot seeds to effectively exfoliate your skin without the harmful reactions of chemicals.

Review: Uhm, okay I admit I have used almost 1/3 of the available gazillion variants from Vanilla and Co. The best thing about this brand is that ALL OF THE FLAVORS SMELL GREAT! I've never been disappointed (which is why I've bought from the brand about 5-6x already), and my favorites are still Vanilla Paradise, White Chocolate and Cocoa Whipped Buttercream. I haven't ordered anything this year though, because (1) I finish up a Vanilla and Co. tub very fast so it's not too affordable for me; (2) the creaminess of the scrub, which I think explains why the scent stays on the skin, scares me that I might get breakouts on the back!


On a different note, you can also try their Crystal Grapeseed Polish, which is (and tastes) sweet! Their products (especially the Whipped Buttercreams) are lovely and I am happy to have tried them but I guess I am just too lazy to put layers and layers on. I hope to repurchase soon though, when I have cash on hand.


Strip It Indulgence White Whitening Apricot Body Scrub
150g - P135 / 500g - P350 / 1kg - P580
Order at: http://stripit.multiply.com/
Special Ingredients: Papain, Calamansi, Tea Tree, Kojic Acid, Glutathione and Vit C

Review: I ordered a small tub a year ago online and I must say that I was impressed with it. The Olive variant is wonderful (the smell is very close to The Body Shop's) and the scrubby bits do their job well. For people who like clean scents, this should be on your list! Also, it isn't too creamy to the point that you think you're slathering on lotion. It just leaves your skin cool and lightly moisturized, apt for the tropical weather. Unfortunately, when I ordered a 500g tub a couple of months ago, I was disappointed. There's not much scrubby grains and the formula doesn't moisturize well anymore. I also find that it didn't help much in whitening the dark areas of my skin too. Will not repurchase because the quality isn't the same.


Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub
250g - P130 / 135g - P80
Available at Watson's.

From Liz of ProjectVanity

Review: I am pleasantly surprised that I am in love with the scent of this scrub. Fulfills all my requirements and the softness of the skin post-scrubbing is really noteworthy. Will probably repurchase FOREVER after buying my first tub one lovely day at MOA. 


Read more happy raves and see pictures of this amazing find from Project Vanity, Shopaholic Girl, Women's Central, and TracietheDiva. The blog reviews have enticed me to try this out, and I am so happy I believed you guys!


Honorable Mention: This isn't a scrub, but whenever I use Cyleina Organic Soap in Honey Oatmeal, I think I get the same smooth, silky results. 

I like it so much I hoarded six pieces yesterday. Try it, it's cheap at 65! Well, I've been using it twice a day and I am almost finished with one block of soap. My seller is Patty of AllOrganicsOnline, who is one of the kindest online sellers I've ever transacted with.

That's it! 

I hope this post... makes you want to spend more money on body scrubs. Haha!

Cheers,

Tracy