Operation Clean-Up: August 2011

Posted on Aug 12, 2011 in Beauty

Even before I started blogging, my biggest challenge has always been sticking up and consuming toiletries down to the last drop or swipe. Apart from clear dissatisfaction or irritation, I just get tired of products easily. The products below met (some even exceeded) my expectations and today, by the power vested in me by Junkie Poo, I order all of you to applaud as I’ve consumed everything in this photo set down to the last guzzle! #goldenmoment


left to right

NU SKIN Celltrex Ultra Recovery Fluid
Obagi Nu-Derm Eye Cream
Pure Beauty Super Brightening Eye Gel
Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Treatment Gel
Obagi Nu-Derm Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35
Neutrogena Fine Fairness Cleanser
NU SKIN Exfoliant Scrub
Clinelle Soothing Skin Toner
Leyende Lift Off Natural Peel-Off Face Masque


Kerastase Masque Nutri Thermique
L’Oreal Professional Nature Serie Oiliss Masque
Johnson’s Baby Milk Bath
Myra Vita Quench Lotion


Nivea Sparkling White Whitening Scrub
Nivea Sparkling White Whitening Foam
Nivea Sparkling White Whitening Day Care
Nivea Extra Whitening Inner Cell Repair Body Milk
Nivea UV Protection Body Lotion
(I didn’t brighten up with this range but my skin’s left smooth and glowing)

I have a fresh and massive roster of products to road test and share with you and I can’t wait to feature them! :) What product category and price range would you like me to review first?  Make-up, hair care, or skin care? Low (below Php 300), medium (between Php 301-Php 1000), or high (above Php 1000)? HELP!


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Leyende Lift Off Natural Peel-Off Face Masque

Posted on Apr 6, 2011 in Beauty

When was the last time you’ve been to a tea party?

*erase erase*

When was the last time you’ve been to a tea party this pretty?

Why yes — that’s a pink flamingo! :]

teacups, pearls, and Leyende <333

Leyende recently threw this tea party to introduce their latest concoction and I can’t help but be oh so giddy! This gorg installation at the Social Hall of One Roxas Triangle made me forget that I’m on a strict low carb diet. Candy apples + Iced Blueberry Green Tea from Tea.ology (which by the way has turned into an addiction)? Sign me up!

Going back to Leyende, even if I’m into road testing gazillions of products and retailing organic and natural finds, my loyalty to this local brand has never weaned off. Beach Bomb still transports me to the ocean in a spritz, Clean Slate erases all traces of dirt and stress in a few minutes, and Massage in a Bottle (LOVE LOVE LOVE the O’hara variant) still outperforms all of the sleeping aids I’ve ever tried. I guess you can tell that my answer was an easy (okay…more like resounding) yes when Neva Kares Talladen, founder and owner of Leyende, invited me for tea, sweets, and first dibs on their latest beauty treat.


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