I Already Emptied A Bottle Of You, Now What?

Here's how the story starts.

I got a bottle of Gluta C Intense Whitening from Sample Room ages ago. (Ngeh, not really.) And I was also looking forward to writing all about it but kept putting it off until- well, it's almost empty.

So the question is, will I be restocking?

The answer is a maybe.

I really like that it is fast absorbing and works well with the body scrub that is also from Gluta C. Another thing is that it smells rather pleasant, not too overpowering and not too sweet either. It has become a post-shower-constant in the evening before I go to bed.

As for its whitening properties, I didn't see any effects even after over a month of using it. Nobody noticed any significant changes (which also contributes to its powers and is a sad basis for my observations too, I know) so... it remains more of a  comfort lotion rather than a whitening lotion if there ever was one.

Now that the weekend has arrived, let's all do some pampering sessions, shall we? We all deserve some down time. Let me show you the result of all work and no play, as long as you don't tell my boss on me, okay?

So before you run out of time, you can still join a couple of giveaways here:

Sun Putty Giveaway

August Collaboration Giveaway

And if you like to do some weekend shopping, you can check out Sigma here.

Unboxing August 2013 Pretty Fix Collections

Unboxing Pretty Fix Collections August 2013

"These are all so useful for me!"

That's my first reaction when I saw Pretty Fix Collections' August lineup. I don't mind receiving back to back boxes from PFC because I do know that I will be using most of the products. 

So let's proceed to the box's contents individually, shall we?

Goody Double Wear 2 in 1 Headwrap Necklace

 I'm not really a headband person but I am super fond of necklaces! So that means I can find a use for this and might look good on just plain tops. It's also nickel free.

Wet N Wild Waterproof Megalength Mascara in Very Black

I don't really wear mascara everyday but I do know that it's something I can use to play with or when I finally get to sign up for some makeup classes or just play with different looks over the weekend. 

Maybelling Makeup Remover Eye and Lip

 This is just so cool! It's got layered bases which remind me of a trend back in the early 2000s of double-scented body sprays that also came in layers which bottles you had to shake before using so that the "scents combined". I don't know bout the "Eye and Lip" part but I think it would have been better if it came as a full face makeup remover. But still, I can use it.

Wet N Wild Natural Blend Mineral Foundation in Tan

Two products in one, I get mineral foundation and an application brush that comes in a stackable system to save space-smart eh? I haven't tried it out yet but I am keeping my fingers crossed so that it's a keeper for me. 

Wet N Wild Natural Blend Mineral Foundation in Tan 

The case keeps the brush clean and protected and the powder dispenser is stacked and organized to avoid throws and spills in your kikay kit.

Hard Candy Button Your Lip Ultra Wet Lip Gloss and Automatic Lip Liner Set in Berry

 As you can see, I got only one color from the 3 that were featured in their August Collection on Facebook. This was supposed to be the icing on the cake from the August Collection from PFC but I was told that they already ran out and replaced the other 2 with a Maybelline Fruity Jelly lip gloss which I just gave away to someone for a birthday present. But at least I get a berry-coral shade which suits my skin tone just fine. Again, it's something that I could use.

So what do I think about the August Collection?

It's already a bargain for me. If I bought all of these separately, they may have cost more, so I'm happily satisfied with all of them. I'm getting over the Hard Candy thing but I'm now curious as to what the September Collection has to offer...

Are you feeling lucky? I have two giveaways ongoing and you just might win!

Sun Putty Giveaway

August Collaboration Giveaway

Unboxing July Pretty Fix Collections

So what does any self-confessed beauty enthusiast do when she misses a beauty box subscription of two months? She looks for an instant haul, that's what. If you are frustrated of almost all subscription boxes going sold out most of the time, you still have other options. Luckily, there's Pretty Fix Collections on Facebook.

How is it different?

For a new company, Pretty Fix has the smart idea of offering beauty enthusiasts the joys of unboxing beauty essentials monthly- not bad for a newcomer who is slowly gaining recognition all over FB. It also addresses the issue of always sold-out beauty box subscriptions.

Pretty Fix differs from the other beauty subscription boxes by taking the element of surprise away. All the items are posted in their Facebook account prior to order and payment. So if you are looking for a quick and pretty fix to restock your vanity with items that you need- you know where to go. That's just the thing about Pretty Fix Collections, they curate the items according to a beauty enthusiast's needs- this gives good value to the subscription fee of Php 599.

The July Collection is one such box. It consists of ELF products... and... well... here are some photos- yeah, you can see for yourself...

I divided the PFC haul in two, the eyes and nails division:

ELF Brightening Eyeliner Pencil in Black

ELF Eyelid Primer in Sheer

ELF Flawless Eyeshadow in Golden Goddess

 Here is another neutral eyeshadow palette for me to play around with, though when my Mom saw this, she announced first dibs on it already. Okaay... 

Face It Gradient Nails in 03 Very Very Red

 I guess this is the influencing factor for me to be attracted to the July Collection, along with the neutral eyeshadow and the primer. It's also easy to apply because as you can see below, the bottle caps are numbered 1, 2 and 3. Again, Mom announced first dibs on it. Sorry Sis.

I'm tempted to play around with this already.

And for those nail polish mistakes, I like that PFC included this Nail Remover Pads that is Lemon scented in the box. I just like citrusy stuff-cleaning products, bodycare products, air freshener, you name it. I need to turn away from the messy cotton ball-polish remover combination and restock on some more pads soon. 

So what do I think about Pretty Fix Collections' July Box? 

I am really pleased. Not bad for a pretty fix in an instant, the products in here are real beauty essentials, something that can be found in a working girl's bag and during emergency beauty fixes. All of the products in the box are worth the subscription fee, though I can't help feeling that something a little extra could have surpassed it. But I can't wait to play around with these. 

My August Unboxing of PFC to follow. It leaves me wondering now, as to what Pretty Fix Collections has in store for the September box.

I still have two giveaways ongoing!

Sun Putty Giveaway-4 Jars To Bring Home

August Collaboration Giveaway

Second Sample Room Haul for August

Have you noticed that Sample Room has been adding a lot of new samples for members lately? This is a challenge for members like me who have only 100+ points when it comes to choosing the products to try out. I think this is how you get to test your creativity and arithmetic skills; by limiting your choices within 100+ points and choosing the ones that you think will really work for you- after all, you know very well what you need above all.

For this batch ( I already forgot how many hauls from Sample Room it has been), I have two items to test: Gluta-C Intense Whitening Facial Day Cream SPF 25 and Pevonia Enzymo-Spherides Facial Peeling Cream.

Let's try these products out, shall we?

I am cooking up something along with other bloggers for you guys, just look out for the banners on the sidebar. In the meantime, there are two ongoing giveaways for you!

Sun Putty Giveaway

August Collaboration Giveaway

“Spreading The Bouquet” Awards

Thanks to Chin for tagging me with this award! 

It’s a different version of the Liebster, but I am still not passing up any opportunity to tag new and old bloggers- or simply people I want to get to know a little bit more. 

I am tagging the following bloggers:

1.       Pauchee

2.       Damon

3.       Jemm

4.       Patricia

5.       Jannie

6.       Aviva

7 Interesting Things About Yourself

1.       I live in a farmhouse with at least ten dogs, pigs and goats running all over the place. 

2.       I now work for the government and have to deal with two different writing styles for professional outputs-pressured!

3.       Even if I am a big fan of books and other genres of literary forms, I now invest more time in reading Technical Reports , Project Proposals drafting and writing and other more technical aspects of writing.

4.       Authors I truly admire are:

a.       Virginia Wolfe-stream of consciousness

b.      Ernest Hemingway

c.       Scott Fitzgerald

d.      Gabriel Garcia Marquez-magical realism

e.      Jose Saramago

f.        Ursula Le Guin-Nebula Prize for Science Fiction

g.       Haruki Murakami

h.      Nick Bantock

i.         JRR Tolkien

j.        John Green

k.       Gregory Maguire

l.         Umberto Eco-this guy drives me nuts!

As for the newcomers in contemporary literature- I am somewhere in the middle of the fence and I still have to look for unique writing styles that really stand out. 

5.       I had an obsession with reading all of Shakespeare’s work when I was in high school.

6.       I hoard all Stephen King books that I can find on a bargain and try my best not to read them at night because my head can get the better of me sometimes, I even become scared to go the bathroom when it’s dark, something might show up from behind the shower curtains…

7.       Speaking of the bathroom, I have a weakness for clean tiles in bathrooms…=)

 
I still have two giveaways if you are interested to join.

Sun Putty Giveaway

August Collaboration Giveaway