BeautyFix Nose Pack

Hello ladies,

I've been trying this nose pack from BeautyFix. It's a drugstore brand exclusively distributed by Watsons. I've been on a hunt for a replacement pore strip since last year because most of the Daiso stores I frequent don't have the charcoal mask nor the nose pack available.

This product costs Php 145.00 and is only available in 65g tubes.

I really like that the manufacturing date as well as the expiry date is clearly visible. Though I'm sure a lot of you will be able to finish this tube WAY before it expires but it's good to know when the product you are buying will expire.

The instructions for use are pretty straight-forward and similar to all types of pore strips. However, remember to always steam first. A good 5 to 10 minutes of steam over the face creates a really big difference in the amount of sebaceous filaments is taken out of your pores.

I know it says nose pack but I just can't help but use it all over. The product is not harsh and can be used even on slightly sensitive skin. My sister has a break-out prone skin and she's used this with me; so far, she hasn't noticed any break-outs after using this product.

Also the consistency of this product is much like your elmer's glue. It's quite easy to spread and dries thin even after you pile it on. I suggest applying about 2-3 layers as 1 layer will be too thin and will break off easily when you remove it. Also removal is not as painful as my favorite charcoal mask, so for that I give this a plus credit.

Here is the picture of how much sebaceous filaments this product has pulled out of my nose. My face felt super clean afterwards and as if it was breathing new air. This was already my second week trying it on. During my first trial, I skipped steaming my face and was only able to remove the small sebaceous filaments and some dead skin. So see how big a difference steaming can do?

For now I think I'll stick with this product as it's affordable and it works quite well. I'm just not sure about the whitening as I'm not good at noticing subtle changes (even really big leaps) in my complexion. The pore minimizing effect may also need sometime before I can attest to it. Will try to update this part once I see some changes.

Hope you liked this short post. It's already the end of the 2nd week of January and that means there's only two more weeks before we close the entry of our Hello 2017 Giveaway! Don't forget to join!

Cheers,

LIZ

Liz's Christmas Haul

Merry Christmas Bellas!

I'd like to share my Christmas shopping haul for now. We're on our way to the province for the traditional Christmas morning aguinaldo giving.  Will share my FOTD once the whole affair ends. But for now, here are my haul.



Blue (800), Brown (600)

This is my first pairs from Rubi. The blue shoes are mune while the brown are my gift to my sister. So far I love the minimalist look of their shoes. They feel quite classic.

A very much needed knee pads to welcome myself back to the gym. Burn off the holiday fats! Haha!

Wrap around knee pads

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Lastly, something to pamper my skin. nuxe had a holdiay sale. Buy the big one and get the 50 mL for free. I'm not sure if it is still ongoing but you can visit any Watson's store to see.

The nose pack is something I'll be trying out for the first time. I will forever lament the fact that I haven't been able to find the nose pack from any of thw Daiso store I frequent. I hope this one will do a great job as well.

That's it!

A blessed and merry Christmas to you all!

Cheers,

LIZ

Watsons Eye Liner Sharpener

 Hello!

I was just browsing at Watsons a few days ago just to check what's new on some of the makeup brands available there.

 I was eyeing some brands that are affordable since I'm on a very tight budget. I was able to buy some eyeliners from Shawill that I will be doing a review in a few days.

Since I was buying some eyeliners, I remembered that I needed to buy a good eye pencil sharpener. I already have a good one from 4U2 but it can only sharpen the thin eye liner pencils. I want one that can sharpen those 'jumbo,' as I call them, or eye pencils with a bigger diameter.

So I picked out...

 Watsons Eye Liner Sharpener

It was only Php59.00 so I don't think it would be such a big waste if it would not sharpen my liners nicely.

So I tried it out immediately when I got home.

 I took 2 of my liners that needed sharpening.

The thin one is a Clinique eye liner pencil and the thicker one is from Pop Beauty.

 and here's the result! 

It sharpened my eye liners really well! It didn't break the liner nor the wood of the pencil. It sharpened it smoothly. It can sharpen the pencils like it could be a deadly weapon! But I chose not to... I don't like my liners too pointy. :)

It is also not messy since it has a cover. :)

I'm quite happy with the purchase. I don't know why I keep ignoring this because it really has been a while since I planned on buying a sharpener for thicker eye liner pencils. :P

What do you think of this purchase?

Do you know other eye liner sharpeners that are affordable and works well?

Cheers,

DAWN

Haul Before the Semester Starts

 My sem break is about to come to an end and classes for the 2nd sem of this school year will officially start tomorrow (I don't want to go to school yet!!!). So we went shopping at Watsons to restock on necessities since we will be busy with school.

We also visited Etude House. We haven't tried any of their products yet so we were eager to buy some.

Etude Proof 10 Eye Primer

 2 Etude Drawing Eye Brow in Brown

 and they even included a freebie -- a sachet of Peel so good foam cleanser!

And here are the items we bought from Watsons:

 Maybelline Extreme Lash Stiletto Mascara

 Nichido Black liquid Liner -- We've been addicted to thick-lined K-pop-ish eye makeup so eyeliners are our present favorite makeup. :P

 Ever Bilena Advance Glitter Eyeshadow in Luscious Pink

 Ever Bilena Advance Eyeshadow 5 Shades in Sunset Cafe -- I saw this and thought that it looks a lot like Dior Eyeshadow palettes and surprisingly, I find it very pigmented so I bought one. It's only Php120.00 anyway. :P

 and some toiletries from conditioners to body salts. :P

The shoe box at the back was for free since we bought something included in the promo.

 They even gave us a Watson's Beauty Magazine called What's on. It includes interesting articles and coupons that we can use on future Watsons purchases. :)

 Cheers,

DAWN

Makeup Shopping @ Watsons MOA

 Bought various makeup today! Yay!!! Sooo love our purchases! :)

Majolica Majorca Pressed Pore Cover Powder (Don't you just adore their packaging?! I'm so in-love with their designs!)

 Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes Quad Palette in 4D784

And when you buy their products worth more then Php1000, you get a free purse or vanity kit/bag. I love it! So sparkly!!

Wet 'n Wild Gel Pot in Black

 Maybelline Long Extrene Stiletto Waterproof Mascara

 Maybelline Hypercurl Volume Express Mascara

 Maybelline Brow Kit

 Nichido Eye Pencil

 Some more necessities. :P

 A Transparent Bubble Umbrella! I've always wanted one! :P

Also bought some tops from Calliope that are on sale!

And had a very delish dinner at Gumbo.

And their Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake and Creme Brulee are just heavenly! :)

We also had our hair cut today. Not much major changes. :P

Fun fun day! Been a while since we bought these much makeup. We're quite disappointed that MAC removed their Back2MAC promo. :( But oh well, we're still very happy with all these purchases! :)

Cheers,

DAWN and TRACE

Vireza is on stylebible.ph!

Last February 10, 2011, we went to the launching of Watsons Sakura Bella. A photographer from stylebible.ph asked our dear Vireza if he could take a picture of her. 

Vireza is soooo pretty, huh?

For more pictures of the event, you can check it out in stylebible.ph's website.

Cheers,

DAWN

Watsons Sakura Bella Launch

Our first super event, with our fabulous cousin, 

Denise Congco of The Makeup Den at the helm!

What: Watsons Sakura Bella Launch
When: February 10, 2011
Where: SM Makati

Policy is to dress up in our best Japanese-inspired attire, which explains the touch of quirk!

Ren (another cousin - makeup artist and hair stylist!)

 and The Makeup Den

Anne, Ren , and the two of us!

Bianca Valerio - the super host!

with the fabulous Shen of www.shensaddiction.com!

 

 

The contents of the press kit =) The scent of Sakura Bella is hard to describe, but we like it. It doesn't assault the senses - just leaves a lingering mild, musky flowery scent.

Cheers,

Dawn and Trace