I finally got my hands on The Ordinary goodies! 😙

There's really something about the brand that made me want to try the products out aside from their price point, of course.  Maybe it is the simplicity from the packaging to the formula.  I think it's also perfect for those who are already familiar with the right ingredients for their skin concerns/type.  

As a niacinamide user (using Luxe Organix), I picked their 10% + 1% zinc.  I also threw in their primer and moisturizer to my cart because both are under $10.  By the way, I bought from Sephora US site and had them shipped to PH.

However, there are lots of local resellers on Shopee and I think SM Beauty also sells a few of The Ordinary products.

The niacinamide one is okay.  I actually can't tell the difference between this and the one from Luxe Organix (both the 2% and 10% variants).  So if you need this formula, either one of them works.  Get whichever is available.

The Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA is also alcohol-free and oil-free but it's just too heavy for me.  I don't like layering my oily skin with cream moisturizers.

Check out my Tiktok video to see these in action. 😉

What do you think?

your sweetest drug,

Oh yes.  We're back to posting once a month.  Hahaha!  😅

Actually, I'm just trying to keep le blog alive.  Looking back, it felt like a task that I needed to do but of course, enjoying it at the same time.  Now, I have that "whenever you feel like doing it" kind of mood.  I can assure you though that no one's stopping.  Pausing?  Yes, I got a lot of that as you might have noticed in the past few years.  But never quitting. 😉

So here's another set of products I've been trying.  These are the first ones I've tested out from Vice Cosmetics as well.

I got the Aura Cheek Collection which contains a blush, a highlighter and a contour all in powder formula.  The set was on sale too - from 395 to 275 php!

I also grabbed two brushes to use the trio with and they cost 175 php each.  They are both dense brushes and in very nice quality because they have not shed a strand after several months of use.

Aside from using them for the mentioned purpose, I also like applying face/setting powder with them.  

Now, the cheek collection. 

Porshur is not too orangey for a warm contour.  It doesn't load too much pigment which I like because I prefer building the color for bronzers or contours.

Another lipstick went to my list of favorites.  This is not a recent release, but I'd recommend this to others looking for something new to try from the drugstore.

I got a bit confused the first time I tried it.  I didn't expect that for a liquid lipstick-looking product, the formula is like a lip tint.

I Lead is a pretty coral while I Play is burgundy, which you can wear either diffused or full.

Although the name says "matte", it leaves a shiny finish and takes a while to fully dry.  I think it is supposed to be wiped/blotted just so it stains the lips.

I love how lightweight and silky it is.  Even if you put 2nd or 3rd layer, you won't feel anything on the lips.  No stickiness too.  

The pointy doe-foot helps with a neat application and re-applying is a breeze because of the formula.

The stain lasts for several hours but fades after a meal.  It's a bit of a problem for I Play though.  Since it's a dark color, it does not fade nicely.  That's why I prefer a very light application with it for a diffused lip color effect.

I want to get another MLBB shade.  For those who have tried it, what color do you recommend?

your sweetest drug,

One surprising thing I realized after organizing my makeup collection is that I accumulated more new stuff despite the pandemic when my usage became less often compared to normal times.  What happened?!  Hahaha!  😅

However, it still didn't change the fact that I post about new makeup way late - like months after the release.  Here's one.

Which one would you consider getting?

After trying one last year, I immediately grabbed the other two shades because I was so amazed by the formula.  I was not a big fan of cream blushes because some are usually hard to blend evenly like cheek/lip tints.  So I thought, why bother buying if I can apply a cheek color with ease using powder blushes.  

Then, these Multi Pots from Careline changed my mind.

 Click here to start watching!

Perfect Diary on Shopee -> https://shopee.ph/perfectdiary.ph

your sweetest drug,

For those who cannot afford Dyson or not willing to spend almost 50,000 pesos for a cordless vacuum (like me), here's one good alternative you can try.  It's from a brand called Deerma and you can order on Shopee.  Super fast shipping too!

We also bought their chargeable lint remover, but not super impressed.  😊

For only 3,500 pesos, it does the job.  My favorite part is how it gets rid of the hair on the floor (hair fall problem).  It's a big help also for the car.

Link is in the video description!

What do you think?  Would you consider this affordable option?

your sweetest drug,

I liked 'em.  I bought 'em again.  ❤️

Here are my recommended products you can find in Watsons.  I've been using them for months now.  They just work so they deserve a re-purchase. 😉

I have oily skin so I always make sure that the key ingredients in a product I use are suitable and can really help combat the grease and clogged pores.  Most of these have salicylic acid (helps clear pores) and niacinamide (regulates sebum production and brightens dark spots).  For those with the same skin type as mine, you can try these too.  

I also threw in 2 makeup products that I've re-purchased.  

Luxe Organix 95% Aloe Vera & Snail Soothing Gel (229 php)
I'm using this on le bf's legs because it's super dry.  This makes his skin smoother and moisturized.  I'm also using this on my UA after shower thinking that it will prevent chicken skin.  This is actually our 3rd tub (it's in the fridge) then I got 1 sachet (in the bathroom for after-shower UA care 😙).

I prefer Tea Tree because Apricot has a strong fragrance and doesn't contain any of my fave active ingredients.  They slightly foam up and do cleanse well but you'd need a bit of help for waterproof makeup.  I might get Tea Tree again.

To try the other shade, I bought the sachet version.  I suggest using them as base and not on top of makeup because of the watery formula.  

Luxe Organix Hydro Mist (229 php)
My 2nd spray was gifted to me (I put it in my wishlist).

If my The Ordinary serum doesn't come before I run out of this, I'll buy another bottle. ☺️
I think Luxe Organix released a 10% version of this.  

Pond's Vitamin Micellar Water Nourishing Milk (109 php)
This is soooo good.  I'll buy the 400ml bottle next time. 👍🏼

Pond's Pure White Mineral Clay Mask (29 php)
Another oily skin must have - clay mask!  This could be very messy to rinse so better if you do it in the shower not over the sink.  Don't forget to always put the cap back because once it dries, it's impossible to take the product out.

I also posted the video on Tiktok.  Yep, you can find me there too (@ichipestano)!  Should I do dance vids also?  Hahaha!  😉

Let's see if there will be another batch of empties and re-purchases in the coming months.  Please comment below if you're also using any of these.

your sweetest drug,