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About a week ago, I had a belated summer trip with the squad.  It's actually quite unplanned and impulsive.  Perhaps, we all just needed a quick breatherz so one fine Sunday, we booked tickets to Boracay and decided to spend two nights in the island.

Of course, I made sure to pack my sun care goodies from Celeteque even if I wasn't expecting (but hoping for) a good weather.  July is usually the start of rainy season but when we got there, it was a bright, sunny day.  🌞


I got these back in March but I didn't get to go beachin' that time.  While waiting for a getaway, I tried to include the Matte Moisturizer in my daytime skincare routine.  I thought it's a perfect kind of a two-in-one product because it's mattifying and it doubles as a sunscreen.

However, I didn't like the thick formula.  It's difficult to spread out and it produces a very noticeable white cast.  


Its scent is nice though because it's not the usual sunblock fragrance.  It's slightly lotion-ish.

I can't confirm if it could really control oil, because when I put it on my face the first time, it made me look like a geisha, so I removed it.  😊

I guess I just really prefer a very lightweight daytime moisturizer and sunscreen.  I wouldn't mind using two separate products as long as they are comfortable to wear.


So as I was saying, I brought my sun care duo to the beach.  For the face, I still used my Innisfree sunscreen but for the body, I applied this Sun Defense Spray with SPF 50 (449 php).

I gotta say, using a sunscreen spray like this is so convenient.  It's also light and can fit perfectly in your beach bag.


It has a strong perfume-ish scent, which I'd prefer over sunblock fragrance.  It doesn't feel drying nor greasy when applied and what I like the most is the part when it gives a cooling sensation.

The formula is water-resistant but I wouldn't mind re-applying after taking a dip.  It also contains Vitamin E and sunflower oil that hydrate the skin.


I didn't get sunburn but I was extra prepared so I also brought this After-sun Gel (290 php).

It contains aloe vera and wheat extract to soothe and moisturize reddened or intensely dry skin.  It smells good too!


You can re-apply as needed especially if you have sunburnt skin.


As for the sunscreen spray, I also spritz some on when I'm wearing shorts or skirt on a hot, sunny day.  You see, sun protection isn't only for beach trips or outdoor activities.  Make sure to always shield your skin from the harmful rays of Mr. Sun.  😊


Céleteque Dermoscience Sun Care products are available in Watsons stores and leading grocery and beauty stores nationwide.

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My favorite K-beauty online shop just turned two years old.  Happy birthday, Althea!  축하합니다! 🎈🎉

I'm one of the lucky bunch who received the limited edition birthday box and what makes that special is the decor kit it comes with.  Woohoo!


I just ordered from the site last month and since I got selected to be part of the birthday squad, I went on a shopping spree again.  It's a perfect timing though because I've been planning to do another throwdown episode and obviously, I needed to get a handful of products to feature.  In case you still can't tell from the photo, I'm gonna review affordable concealers from Korean brands.  Stay tuned!

Anyway, it's gonna be a month-long party and we still have 2 weeks to celebrate.  Here are the things you need to watch out for.


Birthday Sale

Get extra 10% off!


Birthday Giveaway

Free items to be added to your cart!


Birthday Goodies

If you are one of the 5,000 shoppers this month, you'll get Althea's birthday box like mine, plus plenty of free samples!


Fly Me to Korea

When you get your birthday box, make sure to be extra creative (waaaay more artsy than what I did haha) for a chance to win a trip to South Korea for two!


Ugh.  I hope I'd get picked because I wanna personally see The Legend of the Blue Sea's filming locations and hang out in Cafe Dudart.

Anyway, in case we are not lucky enough to win the grand prize, we can still go for 1 year or 3 months shopping spree on Althea or get 100 USD credits.

Shop and Win

Every week, they will give credits worth 200 USD to one shopper.  That means, more shopping!


20 Days of Giveway

Make sure to like Althea's Facebook page and follow them on IG to know about how you could win gift cards, products, beauty boxes and more.  


Woah!  Althea sure knows how to throw an awesome party!  😊

So yea, I got my 4th box and let me show you the goodies inside.  Click on the product name to view it on Althea's site.

Etude House Moistfull Collagen Emulsion (590 php)

This is actually for my sister.  She told me to find her a good moisturizer and I recommended this one.


Skin Food Rice Wash Off Mask (310 php) and The Saem Healing Tea Garden Green Tea Cleansing Water (270 php)


Mizon Correct Concealer in Light Beige (230 php)
It's My Bong Cealer in Cool Born (280 php)
Aritaum Full Cover Liquid Concealer in Light Beige (340 php)
Missha Under Eye Brightener in Light Beige (190 php)
The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer in Natural Beige (320 php)

I'll put these concealers to test and share individual reviews, plus the throwdown post.  So excited to know which one would be my top pick.


Peripera Peri's Ink the Velvet (370 php)

I've been hearing good things about this lip tint so I got myself one.  I have already let go of my Peri Ink so it's just about time to get a replacement.


Half Moon Eyes Pink Fruity (90 php) and Wonde Ruci Cacao Brightening Mask (800 php)

I got these freebies too!


Skinature Bird Nest Second Skin Mask High Moisture (120 php) and HelloSkin
Jumiso Water-Splash Mask Sheet (110 php)

More free stuff!


Pure Smile Point Pads (70 php)


Beuins Masks Samples


Samples from Aqua Blossom and Whamisa 


So there you go.  I do encourage you to join any of the giveaways I mentioned here.  Who doesn't like free stuff, right?  Test your luck!  Hihi.  😊

Congratulations again to Althea!  Thank you for making K-beauty goodies more accessible and affordable.  Not even sure now if it's my birthday or theirs because I'm the one who got an amazing gift.  Haha!  💗

Kamsahamnida!


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Aaaaand we're back to regular programming!  

Sorry for the short break.  It's been a week since my last post and I've been feeling uneasy since then, knowing that I couldn't cross anything out of my backlog list.  Ugh.  But I needed it.  I needed to breathe and have a moment before starting a new chapter of my life. 

I have finally said goodbye to my first job and closing the book was a bit difficult for me.  There's a lot of adjustment so far and I actually didn't get to prepare for the tough transition.  Well, at least I got to relax for a few days.  

So thank you all for sticking around!  Hopefully, I can get the momentum going very soon.  As a nice warm up, I'm doing two posts tonight.  First off, here's my review on my current pang-kilay from Missha.


I got this from Yeppunonnie Ph when I visited their booth in a bazaar months ago.  It's available on their website too for only 170 php.  There's also an actual Missha store and a kiosk in SM North Edsa and Trinoma but I didn't have the chance to check if they are selling this as well.  

Mine is in the shade Dark Brown, which is just perfect because my roots are already in their natural color.  However, I make sure not to over apply if I'll be putting brow tint also.


This is what I used in my Simple Everyday Makeup and I'm pretty sure you could tell how it glides easily.  It's basically a slanted brow crayon that could last all day unless you rub it off.  

I find that with a slanted flat tip, shaping my brows becomes less difficult especially at the arch part.  The outline it creates is always straight unless you have shaky hands.  Haha!  😄


The only watch-out or tip I would like to share in case you decide to try this as well is - make sure you don't drop it often because it easily breaks.  Mine broke two times already so I have a short piece left.  😙

The case is also not in high quality but it's something I can deal with.  When I take the cap off sometimes, the other end's casing also comes off.  


Other than that, I still like this brow crayon.  There's less room for errors whenever I use this and I could even do my brow routine in a flash.  Well, I guess that's generally the same for all slanted brow crayons I've used so far.

What do you think?


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I think I just found the concealer that bumped Maybelline Fit Me from my number 1 spot.  I'm really impressed!

And I ain't talking about an expensive, high-end brand.  It's from the K-beauty world, from The Saem.


I have their Real Lip Tint in Pink as well, which is also a good one from the brand.

When Kris was in South Korea, I sent him my to-buy list.  Good thing, he spotted The Saem's store in Myeong-dong.  #getamanwhocanbuytherightmakeup Haha! 😂

This comes in 4 shades I believe and one of those is a brightener (with pink undertone).  Mine is in 1.5, just right for my medium complexion.


I'm not sure if there's a bigger version of this.  Well, I hope they make one.  😃

It comes with a slanted doe-foot applicator and it also has SPF 28.


My favorite way to apply it is with my small buffing brush (lower right).  I also like using a damp sponge.  The consistency is thicker than Fit Me but it's still easy to blend.

The tricky part is when you don't blend it out immediately.  I find that it sets quickly so it gets harder to spread the product around.


It has a slightly strong glue scent but it fades as soon as you buff it out.

The coverage is really impressive!  If you wanna see it in action, watch my latest makeup video here.  It can brighten my under eyes, cover the pores and conceal dark spots without having to layer too much product.


Because of the formula, it's quite prone to creasing so what I do, I make sure to set it nicely with a finely milled translucent power or bake it.  With that combo, the concealer also lasts longer.

It doesn't make my skin oilier and it doesn't make the under eyes drier.


I love this concealer so much that I already bought another tube because first, I don't wanna run out of it yet and I wanna use it more and second, I'm cooking up another throwdown post for you guys.

If you want something that gives more coverage, try this one.  I highly recommend it.  Best part, it's only under 350 php.  Well, Fit Me is cheaper and comes in a bigger tube but still, we're talking about the extra coverage here. 😏


What do you think?


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On days when I have more time to get ready, here's how I do my makeup.  I put more effort so I could hide the stress and look fresher.  Compared to my lazy everyday makeup routine, I don't do 50% of the steps and use lesser products.  I'll make sure to share my mas-tamad version of this next time.  Haha!  😃

This look is really simple and fuss-free.  If you're ready to watch, just click here.


From this basic look, you can intensify everything and transform it to a glam look.  You can put darker eyeshadow on the outer corners, draw a thicker wing, put on falsies, apply more highlighter or use a bolder lip color.


Product List (click the name for the review)

Sparkle Contact Lens Natural Glow in Brown
Celeteque 24-Hour Photoready Matte Primer
Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation in Classic Beige
The Saem Concealer in 1.5
Aritaum Pure Master Sebum Control Powder
Missha Perfect Eyebrow in Dark Brown
Kiss Me by Isehan Brow Mascara in Pink Brown
100 Yen Creamy Concealer and Pink Blush
Lorac Pro Palette 1
Maybelline Hypersharp Wing Eyeliner
Colourpop Mini Super Shock Shadow in Ouai
Fashion 21 Double Up Mascara
Celeteque CC Micro-Hydrating Powder in Classic Natural
Sleek Face Contour Kit in Light
TOO FACED Love Light Prismatic Highlighter in Blinded by the Light
Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipstick in Nude Nuance


Of course, wearing makeup daily isn't necessary.  Some ladies still prefer a bare face and that's totally okay.  However, there are some days when you just want to put a "better face forward" and look more presentable.  When you have a meeting, presentation or event, you might want to put extra effort.  It doesn't have to be glam, of course.  Better if you still keep everything simple and natural for an everyday, workday, school day, whatever day look. 😏


Hope this helps!

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