Happy Valentine’s day love birds! Zi judgment day is finally here and more than the lucky winner being announced, I’m ready to wrap up my review on Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Serum. Before anything else, let me show you the look of love: an unabashedly giddy Phoebe with hearts all over in celebration of this supposedly nakakakilig day.

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Warning: fatty and cheesy face ahead! :)

In a nutshell, after trying out the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum for a month, it’s become one of my can’t-live-withouts. It made my facial skin softer in texture and definitely almost pore-free in appearance. I always thought that my pores were wildly visible but thanks to Brigitte, she pointed out on its massive improvement last weekend over what seemed like bottomless soy garlic chicken wings. Usually, mug shots as candid and happy as this don’t make it to my blog but I’m very pleased on how it showed off my skin. I love, love, love this product and if you didn’t get lucky this round, I strongly recommend that you head on to Estee Lauder Philippines’ Facebook page and toy around the Advanced Night Repair app. “Dropping” an advice enables you to download a voucher for your complimentary 7-day sample.

Now on to the big announcement. I had Mother Goose help me out on this because some answers were so swell! The winner of my Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum giveaway is…

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Admit it: all of us have ugly days. Some, even very ugly, haggard days. I find it rather amazing that some women have this amazing talent of seeming not to have it (classic example: Patty Laurel) while some have the confidence and the looks to totally resist it (like my good friend S). Name dropping left and right, can you tell that I’m having a panget day?

I’m saving you the horrid sight so no pictures.

I’m having an extra panget day right now because I’m red all over (as in from my scalp down to my soles) due to allergies. I hate that I can’t hide it nor conceal it (it will just get worse). What’s worse is that I don’t know where I got it. The doctor said it could be the air (as in pollens and all the micro shiz we don’t see) but it might also be viral exanthem. :( Whatever it is, I don’t like the fact that I can’t divert my frustration to my favourite anti-panget activity aka. working out.

boxing my heart out
2010

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Happy Chinese New Year guys and gals! Who’s feasting on tikoy with the fambam? I would’ve with my family except that I’m working tonight. *sad face* Something to be less iffy about: I’m wearing a “clean” face to work with my favourite (and lucky!) red top in celebration of today’s holiday. :)

Week 02 results: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum

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Growing up, I’ve seen Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Serum in my mother’s boudoir too many times. You see I grew up seeing the things I’m starting to pay special interest to lately (read: age is creeping in rather aggressively reason why I like hoarding my mother’s tukador for tried and tested secrets). Overtime I learned that there are three my mother can’t absolutely live without just because they’re SO good: Dove exfoliating soap bars, Chanel Le Krayon Kohl in Black, and of course Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair (ANR) Serum.

Estee Lauder recently gifted me a full sized bottle of the Advanced Night Repair Serum. I excitedly shared the news to my mom and I think she got more excited than me. :) She raved about it like a little girl how intensive it’s correcting and hydrating powers are plus more (complete with the smoothening gestures on the cheeks even).

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Vibrant and fresh.
Wet Citrus notes of luscious Bergamot, Orange Zest and White Grapefruit
combine with Darjeeling Tea, colorful florals and sheer woods.

I’m currently wearing the scent Estee Lauder gave me for my birthday and I feel like a million bucks! It smells so clean, invigorating, and refreshing. LOVE LOVE LOVE! No wonder this scent’s rated 4.8 out of 5 stars in the Estee Lauder webbie! :)

How about you? What scent are you wearing right now?

Stoked that I had a super awesome birthday, I am sharing the elation with three (yes, 3) lucky readers. How’s elation spelled? How about giving away some of my HG products and more? :) :) :)

STASH #1

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub 20g sample tub
Avon Advance Techniques Straight & Sleek Conditioner
Avon Advance Techniques Straight & Sleek Shampoo
Avon Advance Techniques Straight & Sleek Smoothing Creme
Binaca AEROblast in Peppermint
DKNY Be Delicious EDT 15ml
Dream Girl Faith BB Cream
Eyliplex-2, Filextra, Smooth-365 2ml sample packs
Listerine Total Care 80ml
Majolica Majorca Blush in OR211
Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes in BL711
Majolica Majorca Jeweling Pencil in BR633
Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo in BK999
Majolica Majorca Rouge Majex in 21
Neutrogena Fine Fairness Deep Whitening Mask
Nivea Express Hydration Body Lotion
Nivea Pure & Natural Action Deodorant
Pure Beauty Perfect Cleansing Liquid
Tri-Aktiline Face 50ml
Watsons H Bella Protect & Nourish Body Lotion in Pomegranate & Ginger
Watsons H Bella Protect & Renew Body Polish in Pomegranate & Ginger
Watsons H Bella Protect & Repair Body Butter in Pomegranate & Ginger

STASH #2

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub 20g sample tub
Avon Advance Techniques Damage Repair Conditioner
Avon Advance Techniques Damage Repair Shampoo
Avon Advance Techniques Damage Repair Reconstructive Treatment Mask
Binaca AEROblast in Spearmint
DKNY Be Delicious EDT 15ml
Eyliplex-2, Filextra, Smooth-365 2ml sample packs
Gluta & Placenta BB Cream by Glorious Skin
Listerine Total Care 80ml
Majolica Majorca Blush in OR211
Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes in BL711
Majolica Majorca Jeweling Pencil in BR633
Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo in BK999
Majolica Majorca Rouge Majex in 21
Neutrogena Fine Fairness Deep Whitening Mask
Nivea Express Hydration Body Lotion
Nivea Pure & Natural Action Deodorant
Pure Beauty Perfect Cleansing Water
Tri-Aktiline Face 50ml
Watsons H Bella Protect & Nourish Body Lotion in Rose & Mixed Berries
Watsons H Bella Protect & Renew Body Polish in Rose & Mixed Berries
Watsons H Bella Protect & Repair Body Butter in Rose & Mixed Berries

make up from stashes #1 & #2

Majolica Majorca Blush in OR211
Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes in BL711
Majolica Majorca Jeweling Pencil in BR633
Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo in BK999
Majolica Majorca Rouge Majex in 21

Team E Choice Award Stash

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub 20g sample tub
Avon Advance Techniques Daily Shine Conditioner
Avon Advance Techniques Daily Shine Shampoo
Avon Advance Techniques Frizz Control Lotus Shield
Binaca Breath Spray in Peppermint
Bobbi Brown Blush in 9 Pale Pink
Bobbi Brown Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara in Black
DKNY Delicious EDT 15ml (this is from my personal backup stash)
Estee Lauder Cyber White EX Advanced Brightening GelCreme Makeup in Warm Creme
Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad in M08 Blue Smoke
Estee Lauder Signature Lipstick in Venetian Rose
Eyliplex-2, Filextra, Smooth-365 2ml sample packs
Listerine Total Care 80ml
Majolica Majorca Blush in 88
Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes in BL711
Majolica Majorca Jeweling Pencil in BR633
Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo in BK999
Majolica Majorca Rouge Majex in 21
Nanny Rose’s Sticks & Pulls All Natural Hair Remover 200g
Neutrogena Fine Fairness Deep Whitening Mask
Nivea Express Hydration Body Lotion
Nivea Pure & Natural Action Deodorant
Purederm 3 in 1 Magic BB Cream
Pure Beauty Perfect Cleansing Oil
Tri-Aktiline Face 50ml
Watsons H Bella Protect & Nourish Body Lotion in Strawberry & Cinnamon
Watsons H Bella Protect & Renew Body Polish in Strawberry & Cinnamon
Watsons H Bella Protect & Repair Body Butter in Strawberry & Cinnamon

make up from the Team E Choice Award Stash

Bobbi Brown Blush in 9 Pale Pink
Bobbi Brown Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara in Black
DKNY Delicious EDT 15ml
Estee Lauder Cyber White EX Advanced Brightening GelCreme Makeup in Warm Creme
Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad in M08 Blue Smoke
Estee Lauder Signature Lipstick in Venetian Rose
Majolica Majorca Blush in 88
Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes in BL711
Majolica Majorca Jeweling Pencil in BR633
Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo in BK999
Majolica Majorca Rouge Majex in 21

I slightly panicked in Twitter some 48 hours ago because I just realized that 1) I’ll be working the rest of the week and 2) I’ve yet to pack my bags for my upcoming beach trip this weekend. While I can live in just two tanks, a pair of shorts, bikinis and a coupl’a undies, I can’t quite afford to leave the same beauty junk I brought to La Union at home. Is there anything I’m missing? Or do you see anything I should ditch? HALPZ!

Can’t live without that ginger rub at the moment! :)

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I go NUTS whenever my birthday’s just around the corner. You see, when all your life bumabagyo on your birthday, you’d be so blessed to even be able to go out. To go out safe is one thing and well, to get to spend the day with your loved ones and receive presents even is a little too grand. That’s just what happened last Friday. I was not only able to brave the rain but my friends did so too! :)

my birthday cuppycake from the big bosses

My birthday Friday started with some gifts from our friends from DKNY, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, and Good Skin Labs (watch out for their gifts for you too):

all of them (lippie included) smell SO GOOD

After a sweet power nap and one last event for the day, I had dinner at Pepper Lunch GB5 with my loves. Checkout my gorgeous beef pepper rice with cheese and egg:

One of the best surprises of my birthday — remember my former boss M who gave me the Zara purse (if you’re a long time reader, you would probably remember that rocky purse)? He met us up real quick in GB5 to give me one of my fave chocolates.

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Last May, I met my new HG under eye concealer by accident. I was red and flaking all over, sleepless from a night shift, and I was beating red lights to make it to a 12nn event. When I was bound to freshen up and retouch, hell caught me when I realized that I left my under  eye concealer. *panic* I was at the Mall of Asia that time and my options are very limited. I went to the department store and some stand alone shops and I was near hopeless. I thought my best option’s MAC but then again I have a fresh pot at home and sayang naman if I buy the exact same thing right? Good thing Estee Lauder’s just literally a step away from MAC and my concealer fairy godmother (Tes Young, Estee Lauder beauty advisor) rescued me.

Disguises dark circles, lines and shadows. Soothes away puffiness. Moisturizes and protects.
15ml tube, Php 1300 at Marionnaud, Mall of Asia

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Inspired by this groundbreaking discovery, Estée Lauder’s scientists developed our most comprehensive and advanced brightening system ever with NEW CyberWhite Brilliant Cells. Incorporating exclusive Full Spectrum Brightening technologies, Estée Lauder now addresses the four key factors that contribute to dullness and discoloration to reveal translucent, luminous skin, while highly targeted Anti-Spot technologies address all four key dark spots that can cloud your complexion. This powerful system helps reveal fresher, fairer, brighter cells delivering full spectrum brightening results to illuminate every facet of skin for a beautiful translucency and luminosity that seems to radiate from deep within.

Targeted Treatment: CyberWhite Brilliant Cells supports the natural microcirculation as each application is massaged into skin, helping to revitalize skin’s healthy, rosy glow.

WHEW! That title’s quite a mouthful! This new wonder in a bottle from Estee Lauder deserves nothing but good praises from me. I incorporated it into my Obagi Foaming Gel/Cetaphil + Neutrogena Fine Fairness Brightening UV Moisture daily regimen to nix my dark spots and subtle freckles for twenty days and I’m loving every bit of the after math!

This is me before using Estee Lauder CyberWhite Brilliant Cells Full Spectrum Brightening Essence (Php 5650) prior to my moisturizer. I look paper-boring-white, as if I lost the blood off my face. =$

snapped 09 April 2011

This is me after 20 days of using the essence twice a day just wearing mascara, moisturizer, and lip gloss during the royal wedding (why yes, that’s what those sapphires were cleansed for! haha).

snapped 29 April 2011

Love the fresh, rosy translucence! Can you tell that I’ve been sleepless for 22 hours in this photo? :)