Companies are really jumping on the #selfie bandwagon nowadays aren't they? Here's another #selfie contest for you guys. Read on to know more!
HOW TO JOIN
1. Take a selfie with any Gluta White & Firm products.
2. Complete this phrase: I love using Gluta White & Firm because "______________"
4. Photos will be judged based from the following criteria:
• 15% Creativity and Uniqueness
• 30% Brand Visibility
• 30% Love for Gluta White & Firm
• 25% Number of Shares
Submitted photos must not be digitally enhanced or manipulated.
5. Promo runs until August 30, 2014
6. Announcement of winners will be on September 5, 2014
PRIZES
1st prize : Wensha Spa gift certificates for 2 + gift packs
2nd prize : Yakimix Weekend buffet for 2 + gift packs
3rd prize : Starbucks gift certificates for 2 + gift packs
Despite the gloomy and (thankfully) cool weather when we all just want to lie down motionlessly on our comfy beds with our hands under the cool side of the pillow (who else does this?) I'm pulling up my sleeves and getting my blogging-chops back on high-gear because I have a new review! This time on a very delicious-smelling scrub Melanie sent me from Jarful of goodness. Read on to see what I think.
Something came in the mail! or at my doorstep rather ( I wish we had a mailbox ), a couple of products from JLC Miller . These are available in most supermarkets and drugstores.
They really hooked a girl up! Thanks JLC Miller and to Mikee!
I probably won't be exploring the face products because as you know, ( if you've been reading my blog for a while now ) my face isn't exactly the most tolerant to certain mass produced and chemically-induced facial care. All I need is one little slip and poof I become coco crunch.
CONTENTS
For the Gluta line I'm currently using the whitening lotion ( for my arms, because I forget to use sunblock. Because they're too sticky for day-time heat. Wouldn't really mind if I was on the beach though ), soap and the deodorant. So far so good, but no evident changes yet as far as I can tell. My skin doesn't dry-out on the soap so that's very good. The smell is quite...not suited for mass appeal. I find it smells a bit like it has citronella in it. So I think of bug-off lotions whenever I lather on the lotion, smell the soap and use the deodorant. A+ for consistency though(?) Lol
And the shampoo and conditioner from the PreGroe line hasn't made my hair fall off yet so that's also good. I kid.
Which product do you think I should review first?
PS. Why would you use a face powder that can pass off as a blush? Please enlighten me.
PPS. I hope the body lotion works. I already have sun spots on my wrists.
PPPS. It's already JULY. What? WHAT? How is this possible? It's the middle of the year already. Just let that sink in for a bit.
They really hooked a girl up! Thanks JLC Miller and to Mikee!
I probably won't be exploring the face products because as you know, ( if you've been reading my blog for a while now ) my face isn't exactly the most tolerant to certain mass produced and chemically-induced facial care. All I need is one little slip and poof I become coco crunch.
CONTENTS
- 2 sachets of PreGroe shampoo
- 2 small bottles of PreGroe shampoo
- 1 bottle of PreGroe Conditioner
- 1 Gluta body lotion
- 1 Gluta face cream
- 1 Gluta toner
- 1 Gluta facial wash
- 1 Gluta deodorant
- 1 Gluta body soap
- 1 Gluta Pressed powder in Pink Blush (why?)
For the Gluta line I'm currently using the whitening lotion ( for my arms, because I forget to use sunblock. Because they're too sticky for day-time heat. Wouldn't really mind if I was on the beach though ), soap and the deodorant. So far so good, but no evident changes yet as far as I can tell. My skin doesn't dry-out on the soap so that's very good. The smell is quite...not suited for mass appeal. I find it smells a bit like it has citronella in it. So I think of bug-off lotions whenever I lather on the lotion, smell the soap and use the deodorant. A+ for consistency though(?) Lol
And the shampoo and conditioner from the PreGroe line hasn't made my hair fall off yet so that's also good. I kid.
Which product do you think I should review first?
PS. Why would you use a face powder that can pass off as a blush? Please enlighten me.
PPS. I hope the body lotion works. I already have sun spots on my wrists.
PPPS. It's already JULY. What? WHAT? How is this possible? It's the middle of the year already. Just let that sink in for a bit.
XX,
CJ
Currently resting from general cleaning so I'm lying on my bed and I thought to share what/who I've been listening to on my Spotify lately. And my feelings about spotify is nothing but positive as you can probably tell by the title.
IGGY AZALEA
SAM SMITH
His voice, golden. His face, angelic. What's not to love? I'm well aware these are very mainstream music nowadays, so hipsters, close this window asap. He is really really good with a very unique voice singing poignant lyrics (read: stay with me). I have nothing but love for this guy.
IGGY AZALEA
She is absolutely stunning, I have no words. Apart from spitting rap skills I can only attribute to one other woman rapper, her whole album is a solid A. I like most of her songs, some I actually don't approve of (I find it a little crass) but these two are just on repeat, and I don't mind one bit.
So these are all of them. I love spotify and have been using it since I got it. One thing to note though is the restriction of "free" users (like myself) I'm only limited to six skips in tracks on my mobile app. Even so, this has replaced my iTunes and Window's player. I don't think I can look back now.
What have you been playing on repeat lately?
xx,
CJ
TOKYO, dubbed as one of the trendiest cities in Asia. I had a glimpse of its trendiness (at least beauty-wise) last May 23rd at Studio SnR, for the blogger event held by Kate by Kanebo.
I think this was my second? Or third event? I've attended soo many I can barely remember. I don't usually attend these types of shindigs but I knew I HAD to go to this one.
(THIS IS A HELL OF A LONG POST. Prepare to scroll your fingers off)
(THIS IS A HELL OF A LONG POST. Prepare to scroll your fingers off)
Let me break it down for you. No matter how much people claim ELF is the more affordable twin of NARS, no matter how much similar their packaging and layout is and no matter how much they're promoted as the "poor-man's" NARS, ELF will never be NARS or even a straight-up dupe of it.
ELF BRONZER DUO in TURKS AND CAICOS
A $30 formulation + extensive research does not equal a $3 one's. Let's be real here.
A $30 formulation + extensive research does not equal a $3 one's. Let's be real here.
...BUT this is good stuff. :)
I really like ELF's studio line bronzers. I've tried their all-matte one (Cool), which was what I was originally going to get but surprise! They don't carry it here in Manila. Huhu
Asian's like their shimmer, I ain't gonna lie, I like me some shimmer too but that all-matte (cool) one is a really great shade for me as a contour. If you get the chance, try it. For reference I'm a light-medium/medium yellow-olive. (MUFE 120 Soft Sand / 123 Desert / MAC NC25-NC30) . I put two shades since I can use either depending on how much sun exposure I get and mostly I jump between them. But I tend to go lighter since I'm acidic and bases oxidize 2-3 shades darker on me.
If you want to know what I think about this duo, read on.
I admit, I've heard a little about PAC, but only regarding them being a high quality professional artistic makeup brand as their name might suggest.
A makeup brand by Martha Tilaar it was essentially conceptualized as the professional makeup for asian women. So most if not all products are catered to and suitable for us Filipinas. They're apparently well known for their high quality, waterproof and long lasting makeup. But now they are easily available to end-consumers (us) which is amazing.
Given their price range I say they jump between BYS Cosmetics and Makeup Factory sometimes a little more.
And now to the main reason for this post.
Congratulations to the qualifiers!!!
These amazing and talented (and quite lucky too) qualifiers will be invited to attend an exclusive make up training and workshop on May 26, 2014 with Yuan Sng, an internationally renowned make-up artist from Singapore and a guest judge on Asia’s Next Top Model.
A makeup brand by Martha Tilaar it was essentially conceptualized as the professional makeup for asian women. So most if not all products are catered to and suitable for us Filipinas. They're apparently well known for their high quality, waterproof and long lasting makeup. But now they are easily available to end-consumers (us) which is amazing.
Given their price range I say they jump between BYS Cosmetics and Makeup Factory sometimes a little more.
And now to the main reason for this post.
Congratulations to the qualifiers!!!
These amazing and talented (and quite lucky too) qualifiers will be invited to attend an exclusive make up training and workshop on May 26, 2014 with Yuan Sng, an internationally renowned make-up artist from Singapore and a guest judge on Asia’s Next Top Model.