Sharing another Japanese restaurant we've tried recently.  Not happy about the food, actually.  Tokyo Tokyo might have been a better choice.  :P

For those who work on mid and night-shifts, addiction to something that can wake you up is a norm.  I think coffee is the ultimate answer for those "sleepy and feeling-lazy moments" (aside from that "killer paper-roll" we all know as cigarette.  I understand because stress comes from everywhere and now, I bet you know what's next.  My "I've been there, done that." expression.  HAHA!

I can't believe I've been coffee-free since....uhm.. well, I can't remember but I think for months now.  My quick late night coffee date with Kris recently is an exception.  :)  It's decaf yow!  HAHA!  Honestly, even frappe tastes weird now.

I've switched to something more beneficial in terms of health of course.  I can't say cheaper because it costs me at least 65 pesos everytime except when I go for tea bags.  It also contains that essential stimulant called caffeine that keeps you productive throughout the day.  In Urban Dictionary, they define it as "the only drug that's socially acceptable to be completely addicted to".  HAHA!

Here it is.  GREEN TEA.

Hey, my lovely friends!  How ya doing?  Let me share another Just In post today featuring some of the items I bought recently.  Let me know what you think about each, okay? :)

First, this edgy and very pretty pair of earrings I got from Shop This Easy.  Actually, I purchased a white peplum top too, but it didn't fit me very well so I had to return it.  Yes.  You can take back your money and send back the item provided that it is within 7 days from the date of purchase and of course, no damage.  The tag or packaging must still be intact.


It was a smooth transaction.  Thumbs up for that!  I sent an email and it didn't take long.  Very nice service and the quality of their product is okay as well!  I really recommend this shop.  (Aside from The Chic Closet, of course!!  We also need your love too!) <3

I didn't hesitate and instantly bought it because it reminded me of Ever Eden's.  If you're a big Michelle Phan fan (that sounded weird), you should know about her jewelry line.  I love everything in that collection.  It fits my personality.

She wore something like this on her Romantic Juliet makeup video.  Here's the photo.

Last week, I stumbled on an interesting photo on Pinterest.  The title says, "What's your skin eating?".  I know this is a helpful thing to know especially for those who indluge in makeup and skin care products, so let me share it today.

Our skin serves as the ulitmate receiver of all the chemicals contained in our soap, toner, moisturizer, foundation and many more.  Anything, we apply on... our skin absorbs.  And by anything, that includes all the toxins too.  So, it's just right to say that it's not only what we eat that matters, but what we put on our skin as well.

Did you know that even though there are thousands of harmful ingredients in various products we use, they are still allowed and not regulated by the government?

So, if you're asking now... how much does our skin absorb?  The answer is... 60%.  And the biggest surprise here is that, it only takes 26 seconds for the chemicals to enter our bloodstream.

Next number... 515.  That's the number of chemicals an average woman wears each day.  Wow.  That's a lot.

Now, let's do a breakdown per product.

Hello, friends!  Woah!  I missed seeing this Blogger page.  Missed me too?  Sorry for not posting lately.  I was sick almost the whole week and needed rest.  Really not cool to be bedridden.  All I did was look at my phone, sleep, drink meds (oh, I hate that part!!), watch TV  and all other non-strenuous-bum-stuff you could think of.  If only I could film makeup videos, but my fever was very unpredictable.  On and off.  Tsk.  Anyway, I'm glad to back.

So, that's my quickie update.  Let's now talk about our Skin Care topic of the week.  I featured this product on my Just In post last time.  I've been using Sunflower Beauty Oil for a couple of weeks now and the bottle is almost empty.

I've been loving organic skin care products because you'll really see the effect of the active ingredient and of course, it's pro environment.  No harmful chemicals at all.  If you're wondering where to find them, Human Nature is the best shop that I can recommend.  Why?  Because it's made in the Philippines (love your own) and products are very very affordable, so no reason not to try.

A little background first...


Sunflower oil is commonly used for frying.  Yes.  For cooking.  The oil itself contains Vitamins A, D and E.  When used in cosmetics or in this case, skin care products, it's considered as noncomedogenic.  Meaning... it won't clog pores.

Straight now to the review...



This is Human Nature's best selling product. No question about that because the benefits are endless... not only for the skin, but for the hair too!  You can see the list here.  You can purchase online for only 149.75 php.

I admit that I wasn't able to apply this "miracle oil" religiously.  But still, let me share my review about it.

Very good under-eye moisturizer

I apply this on my under-eyes every night and it's really soothing.  It doesn't reduce the puffiness right away or even lighten those dark circles, but since it gives good moisture, I think continuous use will lead to improvements.

Say goodbye to chapped lips

If you're running out of lip balm, this can be a good substitute.

An effective makeup remover

Just like a normal oil-based makeup remover, one wipe can sweep off everything even waterproof.

Say hello to smoother skin

Again, it works like a diva in giving moisture to the skin.  After waxing my underarms, I apply sunflower oil to remove the extra wax.  No dry feeling and flaking after.

No stain or discoloration

No need to worry about your clothes.  It doesn't leave any stain.

You can achieve these 4 benefits after one bottle.  Some said that it works great as a scar and rash remover and hair shine serum, but I haven't tried that.  I also apply it on my stretchmarks (poor me... :( yes, i have them.) after shower but I haven't seen any results yet.  Maybe on the second bottle?  HAHA!  Yep, I'll buy another one and will make sure to use it everyday.

Here are my other comments...

Poor Packaging

It leaks when not placed vertically.

Lingering Scent

It smells like a regular oil, but it's tolerable and not irritating at first.  


What do you think?  Would you try this beauty oil?  Let me know on the comments below.


Branches: I saw one in Market Market (in front of Mercury), another one in Trinoma (in front of Bench-underwear side) and inside Landmark too.  For your convenience, you can order online.  Visit their website here.  You can also like them on Facebook.



your sweetest drug,

Hey, guys!  Here's a giveaway from OASAP.com, an online store known for trendy high-street fashion. We'll be choosing ONE lucky winner who will get the chance to choose from the 8 items shown below.

Here's the catch.  We must reach at least 50 participants in order to make this giveaway valid.  If it's less than the required number of sign-ups, we have to do another one.

Okay!  Let's get started.  The winner will be allowed to choose ONE of the following fab pieces!

Sometimes, you should take a break from all chemicals that can be found in your skin care products.  Try to go organic!  If you're not used to eating fruits, why not let your skin do that instead?

I want to share today some fruits that can make your skin glow from the inside.  Good thing here is that, you can achieve clear complexion while enjoying a refreshing smoothie that you can also make out of them.  Yummo!


Banana

Can work as an anti-aging agent.  Try to mash and use it as a mask.