Fun Friday: K-Palette's 1Day Magic Party

Third Friday of the month:  Party / Events

I missed going to blogger events. Since late last year, I have not been as visible in media and blogger functions mainly because we don't have a nanny for the kids anymore. And then there's homeschooling.  If you're in a similar set-up, you would understand that it's not easy to just leave them and go. That's why I decided to have this feature under Fun Friday instead of Mom-Finds since being at the launch of K-Palette 1Day Magic was more fun for me than anything else.  I wasn't even sure to go when I got the invitation, but it's a blessing that it fell on a holiday, so I excitedly confirmed my attendance.

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Mom-Finds: Fairy Drops Platinum Mascara T2 Film Type

Last Friday of the month:  Finds and Faves / Beauty

I have that typical Asian lashes that are short and straight... well, not too short 'coz I can still curl them enough to make my peepers look a tiny bit wider. =)  Despite the small eyes, I rarely use eye makeup, but I'm trying to.  I'm just too lazy sometimes.  I only have a number of products I use, and most of them were gifts.  The latest addition to my small stash of makeup is this new Fairy Drops Platinum Mascara that many of my beauty junkie friends swear by.

Fairy Drops mascara has a unique patented 3-teardrop wand that "catches and lifts even the shortest eyelashes".  When I received this gift two weeks ago, I tried it immediately to see how it will work on my lashes.  The results were amazing!

This Fairy Drops Platinum Mascara Film Type is a new and improved version which has 2X the eyelash treatment than their first Platinum Mascara.  It now comes in this shiny gold tube.

• 5 Kinds of Treatment Essence - Collagen, Squalane Oil, Hyaluronate, Jojoba Oil, Panthenol
• Curl Keep Wax and Volume Up Wax - for length and volume
• Curl Keep polymer - for extra curl
• Glossy Platinum Black color
• Film Type - water resistant, but washable with soap and water

What I love about it:

• Coats from roots to tips and creates an extended look
• Push lashes up without clumping
• No heavy, sticky feeling on the eyes
• Lashes remain soft and not stiff
• Does not crust and leave specks around the eyes

One application in the morning lasts me the whole day, although the curl goes down a bit by mid afternoon. Still, I am very happy and satisfied with how Fairy Drops Platinum Mascara Film Type enhances and lengthens my lashes!  

I know my photos don't look impressive, but you can really see the big difference on my lashes. The best part is that I now like to wear mascara everyday! Before, I just curl my lashes and go. With this "film type" Fairy Drops, I don't feel like I have mascara on, which is the reason why I don't like applying in the first place 'coz others feel heavy.  Now I understand why Fairy Drops mascara is number one! :)

SRP : @ PhP 1,195

For more info and inquiries:
Email:  beautybox.corp@gmail.com
Facebook.com/fairydropsphilippines

Fairy Drops is available at Beauty Bar stores:
Trinoma, Rockwell, Greenbelt, Shangri-la, Eastwood, Galleria, Gateway, ATC, Podium, MOA, Lucky, Midtown, Bonifacio High Street, Cebu, Robinsons Magnolia, Glorietta, Marquee and Paseo
Shop online:  shop.beautybar.com.ph

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Eye of Horus + Raffle!

An eye-catching giveaway for Mom-Friday readers... from GlamourBox!

That's my teaser post on Instagram for today's blog giveaway.  For some of you, you might already guessed it with that eye logo up there.

I never imagined I'd have a beauty-themed giveaway since I am not a make-up junkie at all, and I seldom blog about beauty stuff.  But if I do, you know I really use and approve of them.  One such product is Eye Of Horus natural mascara.

How did this happen?
You see, last year, I received the November samplers from GlamourBox and one of the items included is this full tube of Eye of Horus natural mascara. Anyway, I got to try this mascara and really liked it, so it ended up being part of My 3 Things feature.

SRP @ PhP 980 / tube 

Eye of Horus natural mascara - perfect natural mascara that won’t run, smudge or clump, formulated in the style of the ancient Egyptians with nourishing waxes.

• uses natural, non-irritating ingredients, ideal for sensitive eyes
• strengthens and lengthens for ultimate Goddess lashes
• coats your natural lashes and extensions, without clumping
• easy to control the volume and thickness, with
 flexible wand that lifts and curls, feathering out
inner and outer lashes
• once dry, it will last all day
• easy to remove with just warm water - melting the waxes, cleaning lashes, making it gentle on the eyes

Thanks to GlamourBox for choosing me to host this giveaway.
Two (2) lucky My Mom-Friday readers can now experience this natural mascara Australia just by joining this quick and simple raffle!

2 Winners
Eye of Horus Natural Mascara

So easy to join:

1. Submit your entries and follow the steps via Rafflecopter below.
2. Earn bonus entries if you do the extra steps by sharing on Twitter and Facebook.
3. Raffle will close on March 22.
4. Two (2) winners will be announced the following week and will be notified thru email.
5. All My Mom-Friday readers with a valid Philippine address are eligible to join.
6. GlamourBox will deliver the prizes to the 2 winners.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Learn more about Eye of Horus over at www.eyeofhorus.com.au
Like GlamourBox on Facebook.com/GlamourboxPH
Folllow:
Twitter.com/GlamourboxPH
Pinterest.com/glamourboxph/
Instagram.com/glamourboxph

This is my first raffle for 2013, and my very first beauty product giveaway...ever!

For the ladies, hope you can join the fun and have that pretty bright-eyed look everyday with Eye of Horus!  For the guys, you can win this for your lady loves too! *wink*

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My 3 Things: Beauty

#my3things #beauty

I've written about it a few times on this blog - I'm far from being a beauty junkie.  You count on your fingers the number of times I've talked about cosmetics here.  Funny thing is, if you saw my maiden post on My 3 Things, you will see that my very first #my3things photo happens to be my basic make-up kit.  Of course, there will be days when I'll be in the mood to try a different lip color, put on more coverage, or even try to open up my eyes more (wishful thinking). =)

On those odd days, this happens: 

1. BYS Lipgloss & Lipstick Duo - I received my first set of BYS cosmetics last month and I fell in love with their lipsticks!  Its matte finish is soft and still glides smoothly on the lips.  No dry, flakey feeling even after hours without touch ups.  Look here, the color held up even after having my lunch and afternoon snack.  I can finally give my lip shimmers a break for now and make room for these fantastic Australian-brand lipsticks.
2. Eye of Horus Natural Mascara - Last November, I received a surprise beauty gift box from Glamourbox.  The box contained an assortment of samples from premium cosmetic brands and I took this out first 'coz I have not bought a fresh tube of mascara in ages.  It's not a sample size but the full-sized tube! I know I rarely use one, but after trying it, I think I can start adding a coat of this light, natural mascara to my basic make-up routine.
3. Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream - This is my all-in-one anti-wrinkle cream foundation / concealer / sunscreen which I use during special occasions, or when I'll be out the entire day.  Considering some sun exposure, this is so convenient to use since I don't have to pile on a separate sunscreen and foundation.  I like the smooth finish and full coverage that stays put the whole day.  I alternate this BB cream with my favorite mineral face powder.

Ladies, do you have a favorite make-up product? What's your #my3things #beauty?

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#my3things

To shoot and share photos of groups of things that I use together or consume regularly.  

If you are following me on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, you will see #my3things instantly. 

On the blog, you'll learn more about each one, and know the story behind them.  I'll be sharing one photo at a time.  This is another window into the life Mom-Friday. =)

Join me on Instagram and share your 3 things.  Don't forget to use the hashtag #my3things and tag @mymomfriday so I can see them too! :)

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