Mac ON HOLD and NYX Round Lipstick in FIRE

I bought two lipsticks from my recent LAX layover.

 

MAC in ON HOLD for $14.00 USD

Comes from their Cremeshene collection. I love how it gives my lips some subtle pink hue. And I also like how it glides perfectly onto my lips whenever I reapply them.

NYX Round Lipstick in FIRE for $3.50 USD

If you’re looking for that shade between bright pink and bright red, this is the perfect shade. NYX lipsticks are so pigmented that I even blotted the excess because it’s way too bright for me. Nontheless, I love NYX lipsticks so from now on, I will start on hauling a few more.

FIRE and ON HOLD

On Contact Lenses

Another thing that worries me a lot other than uber delayed flights and rude pax and my contact lenses. And good thing that most airlines would accept applicants wearing contacts. I’ve been wearing contacts since college and since I started flying, I experienced the downside of wearing a pair. Inside an aircraft, dry, humid air circulates around the entire cabin. Not to mention the pressure inside. At times you would experience dry eyes if you fly frequently. Especially on long hauls. I on the other hand, had experienced the agony – discomforts of wearing contact lenses in flight. If you purchased a brand new pair of contacts, you would notice the feeling of wearing it comfortably. With a few eye drops a long the way, it prolongs of wearing the pair comfortably throughout the day. On my case I wear toric lenses. The ones that has grade and would take a week for ordering since they are customized for your eyesight. On wearing toric lenses, most of these would last for six months. Mine would sometimes last for eight. But nothing would be more irritating than having protein buildup on the outer layer of your contact lenses, making your eyes dry, itching, and red. Our eyes produce protein, coming from the tears. So it makes sense that these protein would cling onto your lenses, make your eyes twitch and itch. Based on my experience, protein buildup would appear after six months or so. During the first time I experienced this years ago, I thought that those eyedrops would do the trick. But proper caring of your lenses – that includes handling it with super clean hands, sterile contact lens solution and case.

1. Before I put on my contacts, I would wash my hands thoroughly and pat them dry. Using my index and thumb, I would gently pick the contact lens for my right eye and slowly insert it into my eye. It took me weeks to master this without blinking back then. After inserting, I would blink several times and insert the other one in my left eye.

2. Never touch the tip of your eyedrops or those huge bottles of solutions. Even if your have clean hands.

3. For removing both of my contacts, of course I always wash my hands again thoroughly. Then I place them into the cases with fresh sterile solution. Do not use the solution to soak your contacts twice. Always throw it out and wash your case everyday.

4. I also put my contacts first before putting on my make up. It’s much easier, and of course you would have clean hands.

5. You can never have too many eyedrops in your bag or luggage. I always bring three with me. One in my shoulder bag, one in my toiletry case, and one in my make up kit.

6. For short flights, like an hour flights, I always find myself putting on a few drops in my eyes to lubricate the lenses. Like what I’ve said, we have very dry air inside the cabin. So that would dry your eyes as well as the contacts. The contacts aren’t really sticking onto your eyes. Our eyes have this outer film with liquid on it, somehow like tears, so that’s where the contacts would be placed, like it floats. So it needs lubrication on dry environments.

7. Never sleep with your contacts. I know that there are some kinds of lenses that are made for prolonged wearing, that you can even sleep with it. But please, don’t do that.

8. Always consult with a doctor. Even if you would just wear those cosmetic ones that are a fad right now. Ask them on how to take care of your eyes, the contacts, and the likes. Especially if it’s your first time.

9. And lastly, rest your eyes from wearing contact lenses. On my case, I use it everyday. So at home, or if I’m just going to the mall or go to the supermarket, I wear a pair of eyeglasses with the same grade as my contacts. Our eyes need to breathe, so we could get rid of dry eyes.

Aquify eyedrops that I use

Early Christmas Shopping!

Hello there! It’s been a while since I logged in. I find myself very busy with catching up with the world again. Last month I had a lot of long haul flights that causes my body to suffer from jet lag again. So now I’ve been dozzing off tried to fix my body clock again. This month’s roster is quite okay – not so many long hauls and a few domestic flights. I requested for a RON in Cebu so I can be with my batchmates again. Anyway, since I’ve been everywhere this month, I already started my early Christmas shopping. Actually my grandma is the early bird. She does her shopping on October. Already completed the list – from my family, boyfriend, boyfriend’s family, college buddies, colleagues, neighbors, godsons and goddaughters that doubled up this year. I started shopping for my family first. The last would be my boyfriend. I always have a hard time trying to figure out what’s the best gift for him. Of course I have a budget. But I really want to give something what he really needs. I’m the type who would always think of what to give to someone, so I can that he or she can really use it, not recycle it for next year. Hehe. I have this medium sized box in room. Literally. I place most of the things that I’ve bought and have my list with me. I’m obsessive-compulsive like that. Then next would be the hoarding of gift boxes, wrappers, and tons of ribbons. In this household, I basically do all of the wrapping. It’s my job since I was a kid. So the entire clan would know that I was the one who wrapped the presents because they know my style.

I am also looking for bazaars this season. Somehow I missed the numerous bazaars all over the city last month since I had a busy schedule. Would help if someone would give me details.

So it’s my second day off. Now I’ll be heading to do some groceries and do some dog sitting since my cousins are out of town. And I’m stuck in the city to do some errands.

Exhausted.

For some reason I feel so drained, hungry and tired after coming home from a flight this early morning. The moment I got home, I drank lots of water and some tea before going to bed. And the moment I woke up after having trouble sleeping, I gobbled up on some adobo with rice and a slice of chocolate cake. And now I’m all getting drowsy again, but not sleepy. Jetlag!

Anyway I saw this shirt, and I completely fell in love with. Of course every GG Fan wants one.

$17.95 from Zazzle.com. But of course you can get one yours here in Manila. There are lots of stores that could customized shirts. Like the T-Shirt Project.

I am fully awake now. Hit the mall and tire myself so I can go to sleep early this evening. Need to fix my body clock. Enjoy the week! Happy Mondays!

On My Skin Routine

One major rule when you have make up on, make sure to take it ALL OFF. Especially before going to bed. I’ve had an experience when I was a teenager. I was all out one night partying with my friends. (No I wasn’t drunk. lol.) Came home so dead tired and decided to leave my make up on and just started brushing my teeth and changing my clothes. The morning after, washed my face and went to school. When I got home, I’ve noticed that I was already breaking out. From then on, I’ve never hit the sack without removing make up on my face. And through the years, I’ve discovered a lot of make up removers that really works for me, especially on my very sensitive skin.

And since I have very sensitive skin, I’ve been using some products that wouldn’t really harm. I’ve been using them on my skin care routine for years, and a little addons since I started flying. So I had my own routine using some products that I love.

1. First of on washing my face. I basically use two cleansers. One is Cetaphil. I love Cetaphil mainly because it’s very gentle on everyone else’s skin. I can use this everyday withtout irritating my skin from harmful ingredients that other cleansers have. Also using this one after removing make up, it doesn’t feel stingy and it feels really smooth minus the dry patches that some would leave. For face scrubs, I’ve started to love this Olay Clarify and Cleanse Scrub. For once a week, I try to use facial scrub to remove dead skin and to unclogged pores from the trails of make up and dirt. In my job, I would rarely have visits to the facial center to get deep facial treatments, so I do them at home.

2. Speaking of facials, I bought myself a face steamer. I got mine at my local Watson’s store. You can get one online or even at your neighboorhood drugstore. Just plug it in and pour on some water to the reservoir and steam will come out. If you cannot find one, you can always boil some water and place it in a small basin. Then let your face catch the steam. A great alternative for diamond peels that are pricey and gentler and more natural too. It will leave your skin feeling refreshed with a glow, thus opening the pores and releases dirt. If you hate the heat, you can always try Neutrogena’s Wave Power Cleanser. It’s a new cult fave.

Neutrogena Wave™ Power-Cleanser - Available at Watson's for Php595

3. Toners. Some say that it is not really necessary to use toners. Some say it would even strip some natural oils causing dryness to the skin. It actually depends on your skin type. But be careful to choose the perfect one. I use Neutrogena’s Alcohol-Free Toner. I use  cotton ball with a few drops of the toner. Dirt and make up residue will be removed, and your skin will feel refreshed and clean. I love Neutrogena’s toner because it’s not too strong, and it doesn’t dry my skin.

4. I use two moiturizers as well. My skin tends to become dry after removing make up and sometimes when I wake up. Literally I’m always 37,000 feet up in the air so there’s little moisture and the air inside the cabin is so humid, thus making our skin dry. So it needs to be rehyrdrated from time to time. I use Korres Yogurt Cream. It’s divine. Feels so soft after putting some on, and it’s not greasy so my skin quickly absorbs the product. Korres is Greek made, so they know what’s good for you since they’ve been here for thousands of years. I also use the classic Nivea cream. I do not like moisturizers that has too much fragrance. I feel like they are too strong and would overpower your body splash or perfume.

5. Also, let’s not forget your eyes. On your early twenties, you would notice little lines under your eyes. Tugging and stretching of the skin may cause it, as well as rubbing your eyes. The skin around it is very sensitive so we have to take care of it. That’s why we need to replenish and rehydrate, so we need to drink a lot of water. So since I was twenty-one, I’ve noticed lines under my skin. Dermatologist said to use an eye cream that would repair damaged skin. So I use Olay Total Effects Eye Transforming Cream. I use this before going to bed. The following day, you will noticed that the skin around your eyes become firmer and the dark circles are quite unnoticeable. Tested it for a week and noticed that the skin around my eyes became more firmer, minus the fine lines. Of course without the proper nutrition and drinking of much water needed, your eyes and the skin around it would become dry and dull. Eye creams are a bit pricier because they have ingredients that would nourish your skin, and believe me it’s all worth it.

6. So on make up removers, I use Neutrogena’s On Stop Gentle Cleanser. I’ve been using this since they came up with this product. It’s gentle as always, removes every streak of make up, and even waterproof mascara. For layovers, I bring the Neutrogena’s Deep Clean Oil-Free Facial Wipes. I seriously love Neutrogena’s products because they always do what they are supposed to do. They are very gentle, hypoallergenic, and budget friendly.

You can also use petroleum jelly, baby oil, and olive oil to remove make up. Use it with a cotton ball or a cotton pad.

To achieve a glowing skin, drink plenty of water and have enough rest. Plus, exercise if you can as well. Remember what you put on your face, must come off.

Happy Monday you guys!

Fab Net Finds

ONLY HEARTS - So Fine Racer Back Dress From $120 to $36

FOREVER 21's Beaded Neck Maxi Dress $22 to $10! Steal!

ANNE TAYLOR Jade Open Toe Skimmer - Was $59.99 to $39.99

Give back what Ondoy took away

Philippine Red Cross

http://ondoy.tumblr.com

Team Manila stores in Trinoma, Mall of Asia, Jupiter Bel-Air & Rockwell shall be accepting relief goods for distribution by Veritas.

Stuck at home!

Woke up from a jetlag hungry and tired. Came home this evening with heavy rain, woke up this morning with heavier rain. Now I’m stuck at home, missing the Saturday afternoon get together with some friends, and probably the dinner this evening with other group of friends. Dear, why this Saturday! Now I don’t have DVD’s to watch. I’m with my forever favorite Jollibee spaghetti and some vanilla ice cream as my comfort food for today. I hope the rain would stop by later this evening so tomorrow I could get a hot oil treatment, some mani and pedi and probably a hair trim. I badly need some pampering. So October roster is out. I’ll try to swap my Hong Kong flight to BKK since my mom will go there with her friends.

One of the crew from my flight gave me an ELF Natural Radiance Blusher.

ELF Natural Radiance Blusher in Innocence

Small, yet pigmented.

For me it’s kind of like the cheaper version of a MAC Mineralize Skinfinish. I’ve tried it twice and it’s a bit dark for me. Hence, I love the dewy effect and how it catches the light. You can buy it at ELF kiosks at Php 129.00. Check it at their website too.

The hell with you Ondoy! Hehe. So for everyone, unless it’s not very important, please do stay at home.

Looklet.com is Lurve

I haven’t been opening my Polyvore account for weeks now. I think I grew out of it. Recently my cousin who is fourteen introduced me to Looklet.com. It’s kind of the same thing but not it comes with a model and a few backgrounds to choose from. It’s like your digital paper doll but better. One thing though, Polyvore has tons of clothes, shoes and even extra stuff to chose from than Looklet. Nontheless it’s cute and totally addicting. Seriously, for the same day I registered, I already had eight looks.

There’s more of that where it came from. I can stay on this site for hours. Get your own account now!

So anyway I was pulled out from a Nagoya flight to LAX. Which I find it very weird because I have already three LAX this month? Long haul flights are now haunting me because I’m running out books to read and stories to tell to the crew during galley gossip sessions. Hehe. But I think that’s okay though because I get to have my hands on those NYX lippies and palletes again. Weee! I need to start packing again and bring some additional clothes though.

See you in a few days. Enjoy your week!

Sanrio Luxe in Greenbelt 5!

I dropped by Chuvaness’ journal and saw a post the Sanrio Luxe will open in GB5. Leave me inside a Sanrio store for hours and I will come out from it happy. I hope the mirrors are for sale too! lol.

Read her article from Philstar here.

I’ll be right back and start to pack now. Enjoy your Monday!