Happy 6th, The Beauty Junkee!

 

 

 

The Beauty Junkee is a blog I follow since last year and every reader is celebrating its 6th year of knowledge, fun and inspiration - by joining the ultimate giveaway!  You are all invited to join here. Just follow the mechanics honestly and you'll get your multiple chances of winning the 200K worth of beauty products.

 

I submitted my entries. You should, too!

 

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Free Spring Bunny Printable!

I know. I know. Easter is over. But I just couldn't get enough of this free spring bunny printable I found online. You may download this hippity hop at Craftily Ever After.

 

 

Happy Easter, Everyone!



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My Shiseido White Lucent Experience

What makes your day? 

A healthy and delicious breakfast? 

A warm bath? Good movie? Lunch out with friends? 

A smile from crushy?

Or a spotless white skin?

Definitely.

Acne marks got me depressed after giving birth to my little angel, Seth.

It must be the hormones. I started eating right so it could be fixed.

After years of research, I came up with my daily skin care rituals.

But sad to say, there could still be remnants from that of my red tide week.

And then I came across this good news from Shiseido Philippines.

An ultimate pair that crushes your stubborn spots thru a serum 

and ejects them thru a mask.

Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serum

PHP 5,650/30ml

PHP 6,650/50ml

and 

Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask 

PHP 3,250/6 sheets

Would cost you a lot. 

Good thing Sample Room gave us an opportunity to try them out 

and even granted us a privilege to participate in a 7 day challenge.

My experience with it was fun. I was checking my skin daily 

cause I don't wanna miss out on the occuring changes.

I also made sure that I was consuming an appropriate dosage of water.

We all know that any treatment won't work if we're dehydrated.

So, I'd like to share my before and after snapshot with everyone 

so we can all see the wonders of Shiseido White Lucent given the SRP.

As much as I would like to provide you with a high quality proof,

my blackberry 8520 can only do this much.

So, for this, my apology. But hey, I tried with ALL MY MIGHT!

I can't help but notice the glow it provided me with 

and how it visibly diminished my acne marks. 

Some of those dark spots were even freckles (since birth) 

and they're magically reduced. 

Well, what else could I possibly say?

I'm in love.

The Shiseido White Lucent Skin 7 Day Challenge

Samples of Shiseido White Lucent Serum and Mask were released in Sample Room last February 22 and I was one of the lucky few who was able to grab a set good for a week. I almost didn't make it. 

I had some issues that were attended to immediately (in fairness to Sample Room). 

So now, I'm up for the challenge.

Here's HOW TO JOIN :

For those who were not able to get their loots, you might still have a chance. 

Restocking is unannounced so check their official site from time to time. 

Stalking increases your chance of owning this ultimate skin care breakthrough..

..(o_0)..

December Glamourbox Unleashed

I came across this site last 2012 that features random beauty goodies in a box for Php 595.00 every month you subscribe. Glamour Box Philippines - This is for us girls who love surprises in any form. Stalking their site is strongly recommended since subscriptions run out in a blink of an eye. Luckily, I was able to grab my December box. Yipee! Let's take a peek, shall we?

What's inside ???

1. Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel. 

2. VMV Hypoallergenics Subtle Shine Lipstick in Girl Next Door. FAVE!
3. Kosmea Hydrating Rosewater Mist. FAVE!

4. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel.
5. SkinFood Gold Caviar Toner.
6. SkinFood Gold Caviar Emulsion. 
7. Issey Miyake L'eau D'Issey Pour Femme and 
Issey Miyake L'eau D'Issey Pour Homme Sport.

Plus +++ Discount Coupons from House of Obagi and VMV Hypoallergenics PH !!!

For those who want to subscribe to their monthly, even quarterly - here's

Contests are also held every once in a while so might as well check their facebook account GlamourboxPH for updates and/or announcements. Do not hesitate. Join. Why? Because I can't believe I won this Lady Gaga Fame Eau de Parfum from a share to win contest last December. It was the best birthday present ever. Thank you, Glamourbox Team! <3

Also, if you're looking for some useful and practical tips, you might wanna check out their official blog Glamourblog. I'm sure you'll learn a lot just by dropping by -- like this blog post..

See what I mean? Interesting, ayt?!

So, why not check it out, subscribe and see for yourselves..

Glamourbox PH

Dove & Céleteque DermoScience Product Reviews

Gee, I got so busy last holiday season that I wasn't able to update this blog. My time was consumed by shopping and wrapping gifts for family and friends. Now, I've got to cram since I have several products to review (not that this is a job but this is my way of keeping a journal on what does work for me and what doesn't - I might also be of help to a kikay out there whose habit is to spoil her curiosity)

Moving on -- here's what I found out as I was using batch 2 samples I got from Sample Room.

DOVE WHITE BEAUTY BAR SOAP

CELETEQUE DERMOSCIENCE RESTORATIVE
ULTRA LIFTING CONCENTRATED SERUM

& my personal favorite from the three :

CELETEQUE DERMOSCIENCE BRIGHTENING
EYE TUCK PLUS DARK CIRCLES LIGHTENER

Batch 3 samples were released December 18 and Batch 4 last January 3 and I wasn't able to secure samples since I was out most of the time holidays till the first week of the year. It broke my heart when I saw the list of products I wasn't able to get.

Oh well.. Lucky for me, there's always the next batch to watch out for. Just a few hours ago, Sample Room introduced their newest brand partner Ahava Philippines. Five products from them are now up for releasing at Sample Room's official website. Go check 'em out while supplies last!

Happy New Year !!!

Sample Room's Second Wave Of Samples

Batch 2 samples were released last Monday at Sample Room. 

You can still register now and grab your free full sized samples of the following :

Céleteque DermoScience Ultra Lifting Serum

Céleteque DermoScience Brightening Eye Tuck plus Dark Circles Lightener

Céleteque DermoScience Anti-Wrinkle Collagen Gel

Dove White Beauty Bar Soap

Gluta-C Intense Whitening Underarm & Bikini Gel

Date Released : December 10

Date Ordered : December 11

Date Paid : December 12

Arrival Date : December 14

This time, I used my free points availing these three :

I can't believe they're giving away full sized products this time. 

Céleteque products might take awhile to get visible results 

so I'm guessing I'll be reviewing them in 10 days? We'll see. 

Review : Benefit The POREfessional PRO Balm Primer

The What Is

Instantly minimize the appearance of pores with Benefit The POREfessional PRO Balm Primer!  Apply this silky, lightweight balm for translucent pore coverage and smoother-than-smooth skin.  This contains a Vitamin E derivative, known to protect skin from free radicals. Benefit The POREfessional PRO Balm Primer complements all skin tones. Can be used under or over makeup. Oil-free for a silky smooth finish.

Directions Of Use

To use under makeup: 

Apply Benefit The POREfessional PRO Balm Primer to clean, lightly moisturized skin. 

Pat on problem areas & blend with fingertips.

To use over makeup: 

Pat on lightly over makeup & blend.

My Experiential Findings

For more reviews, visit Sample Room's Official Website.

Full Size: 22 ml

Price: PHP 1,600

Available at:

- Greenbelt 5 Boutique

- Rustans Shangrila Mall counter

- Rustans Makati Grand Mall counter

My Very First Loot Bag From Sample Room

Date Ordered : December 3 

Date Paid : December 4 

Arrival Date : December 5

Sample Room launched last December 3 and I was one of the lucky few stalkers who got the chance to avail of Benefit POREfessional sample. I chose this product simply because 

I'm obsessed in achieving  microscopic pores (",)

THE CLAIM:

Quickly minimize the appearance of pores & fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin!

Translucent, oil-free formula complements and helps makeup stay put.

Contains Vitamin E derivative known to protect skin from free radicals.

Oh, I can't wait to try it out. Hope it works for me! 

Let's open the loot bag, shall we?

This is exciting! Will be reviewing this product in a week or so.. Wish me luck, beauties!

My Sample Room Experience

As I was checking my facebook account, I came across this feed that caught my entire attention simply because it stated a slogan " Try before you buy.." -- I thought "Oooh. That's interesting!" So, I clicked on the link and read further. 

As soon as it was confirmed that the samples are for free, I, without hesitation, immediately subscribed to their website's newsletter. After a week or so, I got the email that they're going to launch very soon. And so I waited. I was too excited that I have to check my email thrice every single day..

(I don't normally do this for Batman's sake!) 

Anyway, just this morning, to my surprise, it finally launched. The waiting is over. Right then and there, I checked the website, overly excited, till I realized one thing - that I have to register first. What I did before was different - I subscribed to the newsletter. I needed to register in order to proceed. After registration and confirmation, I got my 100 points INSTANTLY! 

Then, I opened and reviewed every tab. Guess what? You get to choose what products to try using the free points they just gave you. Since they've just started, only 5 products are available :

              

                                          

Kiehl's Acai Damage-Correcting
Moisturizer

Shu Uemura Whitefficient Clear Brightening
Gentle Cleansing Oil      

Kerastase Oleo-Relax Fluide

Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua
for Women

Benefit the POREfessional 

Well, I opted for Benefit the POREfessional while my mom grabbed the Kerastase Oleo-Relax Fluide. 

As much as they would want us not to pay anything, sad to say, we would be the ones to shoulder the shipping costs. The sample products are for free but the shipping costs are not. Hey hey hey, that's just fair! Few bucks won't hurt since you'll get to try products you're eyeing on FOR FREE. 

So, for all the beauty addicts and shoppaholics out here in the Philippines, 

go register and grab your free samples at Sample Room .