My Summer Beauty Finds

My beauty routine is boring. But when I find a good product that suits me, I stick with it for years. This summer, I had a chance to try awesome new products that are now part of my basic skin care and beauty must-haves: A face mask, a face powder, and a lip tint.

read more

Only Good Hair Days with Himawari

It's rainy season once again so expect humidity to be off the charts, thus, frizzy hair!!! Even my skin feels different in this weather so I take extra care. As much as I want to wear my hair down more often, I don't have enough patience to give too much attention to it. I know that having beautiful and healthy hair always gives a good impression. That is why I always try to keep my hair neat and in place. But my naturally buhaghag hair requires some time and effort to style. Even on a good hair day, my laziness kicks in and I end up with a ponytail just to keep hair away from my face and not have to think about it the whole day. One brand I can depend on to tame my pouffy thick hair without blow-dryng is HIMAWARI. I just brush and air-dry, then give it a few passes with my hair straightening iron and I’m good to go.

read more

Hydrate Inside and Out for Healthy Skin

Over the past couple of years, I've added a few steps to my very basic skin care regimen, kasi tumatanda nako, hehe. Seriously, after I hit the 40 mark, my skin drastically became drier and more prone to irritation, and worse, occasional eczema flare-ups which I never experienced in my youth. Top priority is really to keep my skin hydrated everyday. Aside from drinking more water than I'm used to, I also go with my trusted skin care brands na hiyang talaga ako. So, let me share what these #WaterfulSkincare and #PurifiedByNature brands are, plus some practical tips that can help us achieve healthy beautiful skin.

read more

Blushing with K-Palette Lasting Cheek Tint

When it comes to makeup, I've always stuck with the bare essentials. I can live on just face powder, and lip color. It was only two years ago that I've come to appreciate eyebrow pencils and liners. I got hooked on K-Palette Lasting 2-way Eyebrow Pens, and eventually had eyebrow microblading from Skin House Beauty and Laser Clinic. Mascara, eyeliners, and blush powder are reserved for events and special occasions. With blushers, my skin tend to feel drier when I use them. Then a few weeks ago, I was able to try for the first time the cream cheek tints from K-Palette. I'm in love!

read more

Hair Makeover with Seamless Balayage at Piandre

Two hours and forty-five minutes. Would you believe me when I say that's the longest I've sat through a salon treatment in my entire life? Well, it happened yesterday morning at Piandré Salon when I was treated to their Seamless Balayage hair color treatment -- and the wait was so worth it!

read more

Eyebrow Microblading at Skin House Beauty and Laser Clinic

I took the plunge. I had microblading procedure at Skin House Beauty and Laser Clinic for eyebrows on fleek. =) I'm late in the game when it comes to eyebrow aesthetics kasi I never had any concerns on that part of my face until two years ago. After college, I just pluck stray hair to maintain the shape of my brows and that's it. In 2016, I learned about microblading from friends who have undergone this procedure. It got me very interested coz you'll literally wake up to perfect brows everyday!

read more

My Aryana Experience: Diamond Peel and Diode Laser Hair Removal

I've always been very low maintenance when it comes to skin care and makeup. But age is catching up and bare minimum just doesn't cut it anymore. Medyo late in the game na nga ako when it comes to beauty treatments. I've tried some special skin and facial treatments in recent years that did wonders to my age-related skin problems and hair removal needs, but I failed to maintain. 

The good news for me was when Aryana International Aesthetic Center, a beauty and wellness center, opened in my neighborhood a few months ago. I had the opportunity to be treated to a customized program that fit my needs. I highly recommend this to those who also seek safe, effective, yet fuss-free skin care and hair removal treatments like me.

read more

Benefits of Red Light Collagen Therapy by Suaviss

If you Google what the benefits of collagen are, you will learn that aside from improving the health and appearance of our skin, collagen also helps strengthen hair, nails and teeth, reduces joint pains and degeneration, and even boosts metabolism. Collagen is the main structural protein in the human body that holds our cells together. Basically, it promotes skin elasticity which helps reduce signs of aging. I'm in my 40s now and I really felt the changes on my skin over the past few years. Our body's collagen decreases as we grow older, and we can't escape that fact. This is where Beauty Lab Whitening can help.

read more

A Later Bloomer's Appreciation for Beauty and Wellness

A new year means getting older, and hopefully, wiser and healthier! Age does matter. Priorities change. But the funny thing here is that I've never been more conscious about my looks than when I hit 40. Parang biglang nagpakita yung mga fine lines, white hair, blemishes, and eczema out of nowhere! Weird no? Late bloomer kasi ako. =) Siyempre, as I got older, I've learned to embrace my uniqueness (flaws and all), build on my strengths, and seek out products and services that help me look and feel beautiful, inside and out. Food and clothing aside, beauty and personal wellness have been at the bottom of my priorities for the longest time. Well, not anymore.

read more

Sparty at The Beauty & Wellness Lounge

Before the holiday rush, I was thankful to have some pampering session with my mom friends at our own private sparty hosted by The Beauty & Wellness Lounge along Wackwack. It was nice to welcome December with a happy and positive vibe, and reward fellow busy mamas even with a quick break from their daily hustle.

read more

Mom-Finds: SIMPLE Face Care Micellar Water and Makeup Remover

Last Friday of the month: Beauty / Skin Care

I have a very basic, fuss-free skin care regimen. The simpler the better. If you've been a long time follower of my blog, you would know that I just stick with the bare essentials when it comes to skin care and makeup products. As I hit 40, I've noticed my skin has become drier and more sensitive. While I tried different brands to find the right combination for my current skin condition, I still maintain a 3-step approach to skin care which consists of a soap-free cleanser, exfoliant, moisturizer. I am still not consistent with applying eye cream though.  Most recently, I added this amazing micellar water to my regimen.

read more

Mom-Finds: Himawari Hair Care from Japan

Last Friday of the month:  Shopping / Beauty

I may not be a beauty blogger, but whenever I discover a really good product that works for my skin and hair, I'd be more than happy to share my new finds with you. You see, having thick, slightly wavy and "buhaghag" hair (meaning hindi siya smooth and tame, medyo puffy if I just let it dry on it's own), I can never go out while my hair is still wet, or just let my hair down without a proper blow-dry. In short, I don't need volumizing products. Kaya I'm always in a ponytail most days. When I got invited to a blow-out treat last week, that's when I discovered this Japanese brand, Himawari.

read more

I Leveled Up on My Skin Care and Makeup Routine

If you know me or have been following me and my blog, you'd know I always stick with the basics when it comes to beauty routine. While I've attended a number of beauty workshops in the past, I always end up with whatever I am "hiyang" with -- from facial cleanser to scrub, moisturizer and face powder. I am just too lazy to do so many steps kaya I just go with the bare essentials. All this changed after I went to Marj+Rowena's Beauty Workshop last year.

read more

Family Friday: Taking a Break from the Hustle

Second Friday of the month:  Motherhood / Lifestyle

The New Year of the Fire Monkey has just entered last Monday and my whole month is already full of activities. Looking over my calendar makes me feel stressed and excited at the same time. Lots of things to look forward to, really. Between home management, homeschooling the boy, tutoring the girl, and squeezing dates with J, I know I need to carve out some time for myself. Remember: happy wife, happy life. =)

read more

What Do Titas Want for Christmas?

Last Friday of the month:  Mom-Finds / Shopping / Gifts

I have a list of "wants" in my head right now that I don't know which one I would like to have first. Oops, I got a bag na pala, heehee. But I am wishing for more, and most are the same as what my friends want too! =) Christmas is the perfect season(excuse) to indulge, to reward ourselves, and at the same time, extend generosity and charity as well.  It's really a time to be merry. For today, instead of featuring a shopping find, I thought of sharing what my fellow moms are wishing for this holiday season. None of that world peace kind of wish, okay?! Let's all be frivolous, at least for this feature. To make it more interesting, I only asked friends who are in the 40 and above age bracket to give me their top 3 wishes.

www.prada.com/en/eyewear

read more

Mom-Finds: My First STRIP Encounter with Cucumber Wax

Last Friday of the month:  Beauty Services

Have you ever tried waxing? How about threading? IPL perhaps? These are all safe and effective options for hair-removal from different parts of our body. I've tried them all over the years from different salons and from the derma clinic. Recently, I was invited to a Brow Wow Birthday Bash at Browhaus and Strip for a special waxing treatment with friends.

read more

The Girl and Her Tangle Angel Baby Brush

My girl has fine limp hair and she never bothers to keep it groomed. Ever since she grew her hair long, it was a challenge to comb or brush her hair, whether after bath or even before leaving for school! She's never tangle-free. Never. Knotted hair pa nga! =( We always have to remind her to brush, or we just do it for her para matapos na. A few weeks ago, we got a gift which was heaven-sent. Well, from heaven nga siguro kasi angel eh! Say hello to this über cute Tangle Angel Baby Brush!

read more

6 Reasons to Bathe with Perfume Everyday with LUX

I love taking long baths and showers. It's a luxury for me to spend over 15 minutes bathing and using great-smelling body cleansers help me feel invigorated. I consider it my "me time" after a tiring day. Don't you just want to feel and smell wonderful even hours after you've stepped out of the bathroom? Well, there's a new bath product that delivers just that, and it's now in the Philippines. We can all have a luxurious experience of bathing with perfume every day with the new LUX soap and body wash!

I still remember in my younger years, my family used Lux, a well-loved brand of creamy scented bath soap. Today, LUX has created a new line of soap bars and body washes that will make you feel like you bathed with perfume! Sosyal!

I've tried the LUX Magical Spell Body Wash over the weekend and it truly made bathing a luxurious and relaxing experience for me, especially with it's elegant scent.

"Master perfumer Nicole Mancini helped design this irresistible fragrance with the unabashedly feminine woman in mind. Featuring an intense and alluring blend of dark woods, golden amber and vanilla bean that come to life in every bath, Magical Spell unlocks a woman’s bold side, leaving her feeling more beautiful and confident than ever."

Here are 6 Reasons to Bathe With LUX:

1. LUX Perfumed Bath Collection are masterfully designed and crafted by perfume experts from New York, Paris, and London, which lends a lingering perfumed scent on our body after a luxurious bathing experience.
2. Be bold with LUX's signature scent -- Magical Spell body wash 
• captures the addictive notes of the precious and exotic Black Orchid with opulent dark florals, crafted with fragrance pearls; infuses the skin with up to 8 hours of lasting perfume
3. For a flawless feeling, there's LUX White Impress body wash
• made with WhiteLight™ technology and the crystal clear scent with notes of peach, white florals, musk and amber
4. Go with LUX Soft Touch body wash
• for a playful mood with notes of vanilla, violet, bergamot, and its alluring perfume of delicate French Roses for irresistibly soft skin
5. LUX Love Forever is the world’s first body wash with Fragrance Touch Technology™
• with notes of sandalwood, scarlet rose and mandarin orange, that releases a sensual scent for long-lasting fragrance of up to 12 hours
6. If you prefer bar soaps, LUX also offers 3 scents in White Impress, Soft Touch, and Magical Spell.

SRP : PhP 120 - 125 / 250ml bottle

I got first dibs on the new Magical Spell body wash and soap, thanks to LUX, so I'm sharing this good news also to all of you too!

Be one of the first to try the NEW LUX Perfumed Bath Collection! 

Sign up now to get a special gift from LUX.
Click here: www.bit.ly/bathewithlux 

FREE!!! LUX Magic Spell Bar Soap and Body Wash in a leather pouch.

Bathe with perfume, bathe with LUX. With these four elegant perfumed body cleansers, mapapadalas talaga ang ligo natin! =)  Share this good news and sign up na agad to get your free sample bath kit from LUX!

Learn more about the entire LUX collection here:

www.HouseofLux.com.ph/BatheWithPerfume 

www.facebook.com/LUXPhilippines
#BatheWithLUX

Note: Photos from LUX Philippines.

I'd love to know your thoughts on this post.  If you enjoyed this, feel free to share it!
Get instant updates:
My Mom-Friday on Facebook
Follow @mymomfriday on Twitter and Instagram
Also on Google Friend Connect, or Subscribe Via Email.
I try my best to reply and answer any questions you may have on each entry so check back if you've left one. Thank you and do visit again!
(Comments with links will automatically be flagged by Disqus.)

read more

Mom-Finds: Hydrating Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream

Last Friday of the month: Beauty / Shopping

Like water for my skin -- that's how I feel every time I apply this gel cream on my face... no exaggeration! You know me, I rarely feature beauty products on the blog and you're assured that whatever I share here are products that really work for me. My new face cream discovery from Laneige has made me a convert.

read more

My 3 Things: Cleanse, Care, Conceal

#my3things #bodycare

I am not very particular about body products, but I still want good quality. As long as they are non-drying, delivers their promise, and don't irritate my skin, I'm good with it. Over the years, I've also received so many skin care products as gifts, and I've tried and used most of them. Here are three of the latest that I'm using to cleanse my body, care for sensitive spots, and conceal imperfections.

read more