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When things get back to normal...

I am not gonna lie, in almost a month of our Enhanced Community Quarantine I can’t help but sometimes feel drained, anxious and stressed out. Imagine just staying at home almost 24/7 (when you ain’t out for some grocery run) Not having the usual work-life-balance I usually give myself in and outside my home. It drains me. It consumes me. My thoughts. My temper. My mood. Everything.  

Everyone is fighting their own battles through this whole pandemic journey.

Personally for me, I cannot go out, I can’t see my family, the B, my DOGS, my friends. Everyone. In the middle of working at home I would sometimes just cry and have minor internal breakdowns. The thought of many people grieving for their lost loved ones because of this virus, shatters my heart. Plus thinking about the crisis and lack of help that our front liners and homeless people deserves, drives me crazy. 

Last night, after hours of over-thinking.. I told myself I needed a break. A break from anyone and anything that would run through my head. I just want to sleep and reset my brain and heart that already had too much of everything that has been going on.

After realizing how I needed to acknowledge all these emotions, I watched The Feast’s Recollection Day 3 on Facebook. I was seeking to hear God's goodness to guide me back in my track and truly after, I felt blessed and renewed. There will always be dark days for us but I realized (after watching the reflection and testimonials) that when there is suffering, uncertainty and anxiety in my life.. it gives me one step closer to my Saviour, Jesus Christ. I never forget to glorify him and thank him for his grace whenever I am at my joyful moments but deep down I think I haven’t done enough. So that is why I think God allows this to happen and sometimes uses people, places and scenarios to remind me that HE is here. That I need to have a constant relationship with him and I need to continue to serve him to receive his grace.

When things go well, God is good.

When things do not go well, still God is good because soon you will see his goodness.

Brother Dreus Cosio

I can’t imagine how many people now question God through this crisis. It is a very sad reality that some can’t help but feel. So I want to take this moment and write down my pure thoughts and emotions about all this catastrophe. Knowing that I am a bit struggling emotionally and spiritually as well, I want to remind myself that I have a God who is in control of everything.

To strengthen my faith about God’s Faithfulness in my life I wrote down 5 things I am most grateful for right now (during quarantine):

1. The B - A loving boyfriend who would have to endure all my breakdowns and would just calmly ask me to not think too much. It might sound too boring for some but this helps. It helps big time. It helps when someone is there for you to listen and who constantly tries his best to just.... be there. Being there is enough actually. Many times I don’t even need any of his advice. I just need him. His presence that keeps me sane.

2. Forever Folks - A complete, healthy and loving family. We might not be physically together but I will always feel blessed to feel God’s grace and love through my family. We do video calls almost every night. We get united through prayer time and kalokohan videos. heehee 

3. My work - I am thankful to continue to do (work from home) even during this helpless time. I love my job. It gives me enough resources for myself, my family and to at least give a few help to the less fortunate.

4. Time - As funny it may sound, I am now learning how to cook at the age of 26 years old. (Who are u, Dindin? lol) Last night I realized *cooking* might be my outlet these days due to the anxiety this lockdown is giving me. I couldn’t be more grateful though for I consider this an unexpected blessing too. I never realized I would actually like the idea of cooking to begin with. :D

5. Shelter and Protection - I am thankful to have a home in Manila near my brother and I’s offices. I am thankful how we are being kept safe and healthy despite the pandemic. I am so blessed to BE with my brother, Ryan. I literally cannot live alone here during this time. So I am praising the Lord for giving me someone who could be my companion and would eat all experimental dishes. char!

If anyone reading this feels all these sort of mental and emotional stress.. I want to let you know that God allowed you to see this blog post for a reason. By staying at home may you find time to also list down 5 reasons to be grateful for this quarantine. I hope by doing so it would lead you also to a deeper understanding about everything that is happening right now.

Our Faitjful God has Risen! Happy Easter everyone.

God bless you all! :)

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Quarantine Makeup Look

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A post shared by C (@claudineedeleon) on Mar 29, 2020 at 5:26am PDT

Hey! How are you guys been doing? I have been looking like a complete sh*t for the past 2 weeks at home. So now that my brother and I will hear mass literally at home today, I decided to wear makeup HAHAHA

Disclaimer: Please do not be bothered by the red spots all over my neck and chest alright? I have that ever single day after taking a bath HAHA It will fade after 30 minutes hehe

With all the crazy things happening in our life right now may you be Christian or whatever, may we all find time to pray or to even give ourselves some time to contemplate about everything in our life right now.

Please stay safe!

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Products used:

Keep Cool mist in Ocean 

Hold Live concealer in 03

Superface Zoom in Mesh cushion in 02

Chica Y Chico Matt powder in Pink

EB Advance brow liner

Vue De Pulang Eye Catching mascara

Merzy eyeliner in 06

Chica Y Chico eye palette

Ever Bilena Face Trio (in FIG trio) 

Happy Skin’s Shut Up and Kiss Me in Under The Sheets

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#Dalgona Coffee (trending right now on Instagram and Tik Tok)

Dalgona Coffee (trending right now on Instagram and Tik Tok)

☕ What you need:

Instant Coffee (I used Nescafe classic) Sugar (I used brown sugar) Milk (I used Nestle Non Fat milk) Ice cubes Hot Water

😎 Steps:

- Add equal amount of coffee, sugar and hot water. - Whisk until you achieve a thick creamy consistency (I obviously don't own any electric mixer so I only used a fork. It worked though! They say it takes about 400 stirs before achieving the right texture!) - Add ice cubes + your favorite milk - Then top it off with your finished Froth coffee!

Voila instant sossy coffee at home! 🥰

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Quick #RavesAndReviews | Face Republic's Pure Prep Trio

Available on https://hicharis.net

Disclaimer: My skin type is acne prone / sensitive. I consider my skin sensitive because of my hormonal imbalance which makes it harder for me to find the right products that could not trigger any sudden breakout.

Our Charis team was also invited to their launch party last January 24-25. The whole theme and set up caters clean and minimalist feel. The line consist of 3 products which are the Mild Cleansing Water, PH-Balancing toner and AHA/BHA toner.

Thoughts:

I've been using this for almost 2 months now and my skin adapts to the ingredients really well! I am honestly having a hard time finding Korean brands that are budget friendly until I tried this brand!

Mild Cleansing Water - I use this for double cleansing and to remove my makeup. It is very gentle on the skin but still impressively remove dirt and my everyday makeup with just two cotton pads. Of course, it cannot really remove the waterproof mascara but it is okay for daily use as I don't regularly wear eye makeup anyway.

PH-Balancing Toner - This one is my favorite from the collection. It brings back the natural balance of my face without feeling too dry or harsh. No scent. No tingling sensation. No alcohol content. This one for sure helped in soothing my acne breakout from the previous Vitamin C serum that did't work well on my skin.

AHA/BHA toner - I was honestly hesitant to try this at first because the last AHA/BHA toner I used didn't help my skin. To my surprise even though this contains AHA/BHA that is known to exfoliate the skin, the formula was still mild on my sensitive skin!! Tho, I still don't use this regularly so I am still testing out this one. :)

Results are not drastic but I believe this line was well curated with the right ingredients that will not harm any skin type. Hence it might be for everyone. :)

❣️ Make sure to check out the full list of ingredients first and avoid mixing it with the products that are not compatible together.

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#FoodHuntsMnl | Seong Ju Garden Restaurant

Finally tried the nearest Korean BBQ from Sanlo and I could say it's l e g i t and so worth it for it's price! 🥰🥰

Location: 2nd floor, Brusmick Place (Caltex), Santa Rosa, Laguna

We ordered the unlimited set for only 350php/per head (all pork) (3 kinds: Marinated, Spicy and Bulgogi)

It also includes the following:

Banchan side dish which includes the yummy Tteok-Bokki 🥰🥰

Your choice of soup: Ramen, Doenjang jigae or Kimchi Jigae. (We got Doenjang Jigae which is flavourful and includes a generous amount of cut meat)

Also includes: Kimchi, egg, CHEESE, mayo, 1 pitcher of iced tea, lettuce and free Melona ice cream!

Get the all pork and beef for only 450php

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FoodHuntsMnl | Nemoto Restaurant

My parents found this not-so-hidden gem along Gil Puyat (Buendia). This is the ultimate place for authentic Japanese food fix! 😍

They serve generous amount of dishes good for 2-3 pax per serving!

Dito yung Tempura na hindi ka mabibitin kasi malaki talaga yung gamit nilang Shrimp! 😍

What we ordered:

Miso Soup - 89php Gyudon - 297php Nemoto Salad - 252php Moyashitame - 189php Ebi Prawn Tempura - 328php Rice - 83php

Operational Hours: 10am to 2am DAILY

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Photo Diary | #MakeupByClaudineDeLeon

Primary Sponsor Client 

Products Used:

Ellana Primer

Maybelline Superstay foundation in 120

Maybelline Fit Me concealer in 20

RCMA No Color Loose Powder

Ever Bilena brow liner

JCAT blusher

Becca Christine Teigen palette for the highlighter and bronzer

Beauty Creations’ Irresistible palette

Merzy eyeliner in G10 for the waterline

INGA mascara

Taiwan lashes in 219

*Client used her own lipstick

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#FoodHuntsMnl | Mang Larry’s Isawan

The B and I have been planning to visit the famous Mang Larry’s Isawan for like years now and finally we were able to squeeze this in one of our lazy weekend. :D

Located in UP Diliman

I know this is located inside the school’s campus but I didn’t expect a lot of random (not just their students) to go gaga over this place! The stall is very basic that looks like our well-loved local karinderyas. Tables and chairs are provided but it could still get easily occupied as a lot of people (mostly in groups) kept coming. 

It took us about 40 minutes to get our orders (which include the long queue and serving time). While waiting there are also vendors who sell dirty ice cream and Mangang Hilaw that you can try.

Parking is available in the area. Also because it was hard to save a table, The B suggested to just eat in the trunk. Which I find cute as it kinda feels like an instant low key date for us! :D

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What we ordered:

Melon shake - 40PHP each (recommended!) 

Isaw na Baboy - 12PHP each (sinfully chewy and juicy! hehe)

Isaw na Manok - 12PHP each (of course, our beloved Isaw na manok! It was good though some were over grilled. I highly recommend pairing it with their suka sauce. The sweet sauce was just a meh for me.)

Pancit Canton - 22PHP (nothing fancy because it is literally our Lucky Me Pancit Canton haha but it goes well with the merienda too! hehe)

Avocado Ice Cream - 20PHP (must try also!)

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First Travel Abroad! (Part One)

Before going to the airport:

Step 1: Secure a Passport

Regular Processing: 950php (10-15 days)

Expedited: 1200 (5-7 days)

I got mine at DFA SM Manila and the processing time only took less than 30 minutes.

Step 2:  Print all necessary documents 

- Hotel Booking

- Flight Itinerary

- COE 

- Photo copy of your own company ID, PSA birth certificate

Airport Process:

Note: Make sure to go to the airport 2-3 hours before your flight to complete all the necessary procedures.

Step 1: Make sure to identify which Terminal you should go to. Terminal 1-3 are for International flights.

Step 2: Make sure to prepare your e-ticket or boarding pass upon entering the facility as most security guards would as for it

Step 3: Continue with the security and baggage check 

Step 4: Pay the travel tax worth 1620php at the airport cashier. Make sure to get the receipt as you need to present it upon check in.

Make sure that the travel tax you would be paying is not yet included in your ticket purchase or else you would have paid doubled. lol

Step 5: You may opt to do early online check in to save some time but you would still need to look for your airline’s counter to retrieve your boarding pass. The airport crew will inform you about your gate number and boarding time so be attentive.

The airline check in counter usually opens 2 hours before your flights. There are monitors around the airport that would show your airline and flight’s information.

Step 6: Immigration

Fill out the departure form that needs to be submitted to the Immigration officer. 

You can fill it out will in queue to save some time!

Line up to the Immigration area and prepare all the necessary documents to be shown to the airport officer. It’s important that you stay calm, polite and honest. The officer might ask you different questions like (where would you stay? what will you do in that specific country? Where are you currently working?) Answer only the questions that are asked. No need to explain! Show the documents IF they only asked for it. Wait for your passport to be stamped.

Step 7: Final security check

You would need to again pass a conveyor belt and have all your belongings scanned. 

Step 8: Boarding gate

Look for your boarding gate and make sure to just wait near the area to avoid no show.

Other helpful information to consider for NAIA Airport:

You may schedule your passport appointment here: https://www.passport.gov.ph/appointment

Your passport could either be delivered to your chosen address or you may pick it up at the same DFA you went to

You may request for your PSA birth certificate here: https://www.psaserbilis.com.ph/Default.aspx (This will be delivered to your chosen address in 2-5 days via 2GO) Fee is 365php

At the airport always practice active listening. Make sure to be attentive in most public announcements. 

There are security personells scattered around the airport so do not hesitate to ask.

Upon arrival:

We would basically follow the same procedure. Once the plane lands we would need to follow the queue that would lead us to the new country’s airport.

Step 1: Immigration 

In my case, I went to Vietnam for my first travel abroad and their Immigration officer didn’t ask for any documents. I just waited for him to look into my passport and stamp.

Step 2: Look for airport monitors to find the information where you should claim your check in baggage. 

Step 3: Secure a sim card or pocket wifi 

As for us, we paid 300php for a 5GB sim card. We purchased it online and claimed it at the Vinaphone’s counter.

Now you are good to go! I hope this blog post will help you. Enjoy!

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Welcome, 2020!

I started 2019 thinking I already have my life planned. It’s funny how I even wrote in another “realization” post like this on how happy I am to finally get out of my comfort zone. (which is when I resigned in the BPO industry and focused on my 2 businesses)  However, life has it’s ways on routing us on different directions we were not even sure we want and can achieve. When I started to look for jobs again I honestly didn’t really know where I am good at. 

Saan ba ako pwede mag apply? Okay call center madali kasi may 5 years na ko experience. Gusto ko naman pang umaga. Ano pwede? Shit kailangan graduate. 

I have a lot of doubts and insecurities. Ilang beses din ako na reject. So when I got hired in this Korean makeup app I knew the Lord is finally leading me to another chapter of my career life. I didn’t waste it. I worked my ass of. I respect and love my job. It was fulfilling to finally earn a stable amount of money and still continue my Vanity hub and Makeup Artistry. But of course, opportunities will always have challenges. Kapalit ng lahat ng magagandang milestones ay ang kirot ng taong na to. Ilang beses ako nadurog. This is the year that I realized what I really want and in order for me to really get it, there are really things that need to be re-considered. I am still in the process of really understanding myself and the steps that I would really need to take so I hope 2020 would lead me to the right decissions. :)

2019, Isa kang malupit na journey. Tinuruan mo ako maging matapang. Tinuruan mo ako na mas magtiwala sa sarili ko. Tinuruan mo ako na mas mahalin sarili ko na hanggang ngayon hindi ko padin alam papaano talaga gawin. Heehee. 

I am guilty of not really having time for my friends but I am proud of the bond I have with my family. Walang katulad. <3 I am thankful for the few people who continue to appreciate and stay in my messy life. Magulo ako. Minsan talkshit kasi pagod. Bruha daw. Maingay. Pero one thing’s for sure, I would do everything for the people I love. :)

I hope and pray for this year to always be better. Here’s another chance for me to fly high and continue what I already started. I am starting this year with a grateful heart. May we all find time to reflect on how our year went. Let’s continue to adore Jesus Christ for his grace and let us not forgot to share all our blessings to the needy.

Love,

C ~

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2019 Photo Highlights:

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TRAVEL DIARY | BAGUIO 219

We are down to the last 2 months of 2019 and I am so glad I was able to squeeze in a little trip up North with the B! We are excited to finally escape our daily work routine. It was a great time to visit my brother Choi too, who is currently studying in Baguio.

I booked our hotel via ZENROOMS. (which is now my favorite hotel app! I love how they offer clean, comfortable yet very affordable rooms!) We chose Casa Bel Baguio that only cost us 1810.00php for 2 nights. (I used a 20% promo code too!) You can’t expect much from it as it is very basic though I was surprised that ours included a balcony and a decent parking space. This is probably one of the reasons why we didn’t opt for the prettier options on AirBnB. Madaming mas maganda but it’s either mahirap puntahan or there are no guaranteed parking space. Casa Bel located along Marcos Highway which is 15-20 minutes away from the city proper.

We didn’t visit the other common tourist spots because we’ve been here a few times already. We only went to Camp John Hay just for some photo ops. They do offer a lot of cool adventures but were too lazy (or scared lol) to try any. You can check the list here: https://campjohnhay.com/explore.html

Inside Camp John Hay is a garden called Bell House. We paid an entrance fee of 48php/head.

WHERE TO EAT IN BAGUIO:

ARCA’S YARD

Location: Tiptop, Ambuclao Road, Baguio City

We had our first breakfast in Baguio at this very dreamy cafe called Arca’s Yard. It is located approx. 15-20 minutes from the city proper. It is an old 3-story house converted into a very cozy and homey restaurant. We sat on a table beside a white wooden window where I enjoyed sipping my hot chocolate drink while I appreciate the beautiful view of tall Pine trees swaying outside.

WE ORDERED THE FOLLOWING:

LONGGANISA - (165)

HUNGARIAN SAUSAGE WITH BACON AND GG - (210)

CACAO HOT CHOCOLATE - (75) ugh! this one set the bar up high. I love how authentic it tastes.. it’s perfect for the cold breeze outside.

CREAM OF MUSHROOM - I forgot to take note of the price. The B ordered this one and he really liked it. He said the smooth texture of the soup is very creamy and tasty. It’s like the ingredients melt and dance in his mouth which he really liked.

HODORI KOREAN AND JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Location: Mabini Street | Session Road

I craved for Samgyupsal on our first night in Baguio. This one is located near Session Road so we gave it a try.

390PHP/per person for unlimited meat and serving dishes

You’ll get 4 types of meat: Samgyupsal (Pork Belly) Woosamgyup (Beef Belly) Pork Bulgogi and Beef Bulgogi

They also offer additional serving dishes: (which are also part of the unlimited)

- Shrimp Tempura (which to my surprise doesn’t really taste like one. PLEASE SKIP THIS)

- Fried Chicken

- Seasoned Chicken

- Kimbab

- California Maki _(This together with the Japchae were okay)

- Japchae

*Note that they do offer Korean ice cream but it is no longer part of the unlimited :)

GLENN’S 50′S DINER

Location: 92 Upper General Luna Road**, Corner Brent Road

I honestly have high expectations with this diner as a lot of bloggers have been raving about this. (There is another branch which is only called “50′s Diner” located inside Porta Vaga mall) The B and I arrived there just in time for lunch so we had to wait for about 10 minutes before we got our table. I was expecting it to look close like the Filling Station in Makati but the retro vibes was not really there. Maybe because it was too small and the place was packed with customers when we went there.

WE ORDERED THE FOLLOWING:

GRILLED PORK BELLY - 135PHP (Soft and tender meat. It was good!)

BLT - 1150PHP (The bun was really big! I enjoyed my burger though nothing was really special about it)

CREAM OF MUSHROOM - 60 (This one doesn’t taste home-made. I feel like they used those easy-cook sachets to make this)

STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE - 70 (I am a sucker for Strawberry milkshakes and this one was what I really loved. The combination of milk and strawberry was perfectly blended. It was not too sweet and I find it very affordable for the big glass.

BAGUIO CRAFT BREWERY

Location: Marcos Highway

This is another must-try place in Baguio as it gives a whole new social drinking experience. Too bad we went there during a black out in the area so we were only able to check out the roof top without experiencing the view of the city lights below the building. It was a great experience as it was my first time to try craft beer. How it works is you have to go to the cashier where all the craft beers are located. You may ask for free taste until you find what beer really suits your liking.

We ordered the following:

Lagud - Strawberry Fruit Beer - (180PHP) I played safe and ordered this one. hehe This was actually my brother’s first choice. It was good. It tastes like wine to me!

Kraken - mixed with coffee - (190PHP)

English Man in New York - mixed with caramel - (190PHP)

SIZZLING PLATE

Location: 116 Session Road

The B has been eyeing this the moment we passed Session Road. We could see a lot of people dining in so we finally gave it a try on our 2nd night in Baguio. We were surprised that this restaurant is the same one we see inside SM’s food court. However they do offer bigger serving that still didn’t hurt our pockets.

WE ORDERED THE FOLLOWING:

GRILLED PORKCHOP 

T-BONE STEAK - 240PHP

SALISBURY STEAK - 161PHP

CREAM OF MUSHROOM 

ILI LIKHA ARTISTS VILLAGE

Location: Assumption Rd

You should definitely consider going to this place when you go to Baguio. It’s not your typical food hub as the entire place was built with big trunk of trees. All the pieces made to assemble the food hub are recycled which is really evident if you would walk around the place.While appreciating the crazy aesthetics of the entire place, you could fill in your stomachs from the different food stalls inside. You can order from any of the stalls and they would bring you your food wherever you want to be seated.

We ordered the following: (We ordered these from 3 different merchants but I wasn’t able to take note of each names)

BALBACUA - 75 (I’ve been curious about this too as I’ve read this dish in a lot of other blog post. They said it taste like “pares” which I don’t really eat but I gave it a try anyway... locals, please don’t get mad at me but I feel like matabang siya. :(

RICE - 35 (I ordered one rice because the dish doesn’t include it yet)

BULLET PROOF COFFEE - 110 (Coffee is always a good idea anyway. I loved this!)

PINIKPIKAN - 110 (Here’s another dish we got curious with. It turned out it taste exactly like Tinola hehe masarap!)

ALIGUE RICE WITH BAGNET + 1 STEAMED RICE - 170 (I enjoyed the Aligue rice as it was very tasty and flavorful pero naumay kami with the rich taste so mixed it with steamed rice hehe)

SAGADA COFFEE with 1 free refill - 50

This is a little bridge going to the other side of the food hub. 

you can dine wherever you want!

This one is pretty awesome! They have a small theater designed with wood and trunks. I believe this is where they would invite people and play indie films.

OTHER INFO I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE :)

- Total gas was 2000.00 for an AT Sedan Hyundai Accent (departed from Tandang Sora, Quezon City. 3 days stay. Including city driving)

- Total toll gate was around 1300.00

- Total budget for pasalubong was 600-1200.00 (Dun kayo sa Public Market nila bumili kasi mas mura yung mga pasalubong dun. Mas makakatawad din. Sample pricing: 120php for the big Choco Flakes, 80php for 1 pack of cheese bars, 100php for 7 Fuji Apples, 80php for the Lengua)

- If it’s your first time going to the night market. Only bring a small bag or purse. Expect na sobrang daming tao talaga. They open at 9PM :)

- Looking for the best cake? YOU MUST TRY VIZCO’S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE! Located along session road :)

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VIDEO DIARY | BAGUIO 2019

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#RavesAndReviews | Careline Oil Control Blush-On

Shade: Fresh Tomato

Retails for 100PHP

Thoughts:

Formula: Color pay off is super pigmented. A little goes a long way. So if you don’t want to achieve a “drunk blush” look (I do so hence the super rosy cheeks on the photos heehee) then you better be gentle with the brush. 😉 It’s matte so it doesn’t emphasis large pores/breakouts.

Quality: It’s a bit powdery but it is easy to blend, so no worries. It is easy to work on, both with a beauty sponge or a regular fluffy brush.

Shade: I instantly fell in love with the color because it looks very fresh and youthful. I love that it is not too girly pink neither an intimidating orange. It’s like a perfect balance of both making it so pretty on both fair and morena skin. My skintone reference is N30 and I love how it looks on my morena skin!

Price point: For a drug store brand. Price tag of a hundred pesos. A beautiful universal shade. And with this quality?! Man, do I still need to answer this?? 😂

Longevity: Surprisingly when I first tried this, it stayed on my cheeks for about 8 hours. 🙂

Final Verdict: I am in love with this blush on. My skin is not at it’s best condition right now but I could say I feel pretty when using this blush on. I have been recommending this to my friends ever since I tried it.

I used this on my latest YT video: https://youtu.be/1JYvkEdh2dE https://youtu.be/1JYvkEdh2dE

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#RavesAndReviews | @merzy_official First Velvet Tint

Shade: V8 Prague Orange 🍊

🌸 Velvet texture that glides on my lips very smoothly 🌸 Color pay off is even both on my upper and lower lips 🌸 Leaves a nice stain even after eating and drinking 🌸 Light-weight and non-drying 🌸 I personally love this Orangey/nude shade (V8) as it compliments even on my morena skin tone.

You may shop this now on my Charis account. Link: http://hicharis.net/toldyoushecan

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Quick #RavesAndReviews | @hicharis_official’s Superface cushion

Shade: 02 Natural with SPF 50 PA

This is the perfect makeup base for on the go girls like me! 😍 .

Thoughts:

✨ Packaging: It is very handy and easy to use. You don’t need to bring a separate foundation and concealer because this product can do the job for both. Very travel friendly aaaand black and yellow looks so cute!

✨ Shade selection: This is the most talked about cushion in the Philippines because of their “natural” yellow undertone shade which suits most Pinay skin tone! They have two other shades - 00 Fair and 01 Light. :)

✨ Price point: Retails for 1520php. Sulit na because it comes with refill plus matipid siya gamitin. :)

✨ Quality: Coverage is buildable from light to medium. It gives a natural dewy finish. Special mention to the cushion puff. I love how it works too! It doesn’t soak up much product. I honestly used it on a different foundation and surprisingly it also worked well. The cushion can tend to set on our fine lines. So make sure to blend it well specially on the eye area. It can brighten and even out the face tho it cannot hide all the dark spots on my face. (It can cover the light hyper pigmentation and pimple marks pero pag legit dark na medj hindi niya kinakaya. If you have clear skin then def you will no longer need concealer for this cushion)

✨ Longevity: It can stay for hours but oily girls (like me) should really set/bake this. It tends to move easily specially if you are exposed to the summer heat. Baking should not be too long too because it can start to cake up. Make sure your skin is well prepped with moisturizer and/or primer to get the best results.

Verdict: I really like how this is so easy to use. I can finish my everyday look in less than 5 minutes because of this cushion. Again, if you have normal to dry skin then you don’t need to worry about anything.. you’re good to go right away! But if you have oily skin.. this can still work for you but just remember the points I’ve mentioned above. :)

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#FoodHuntsMnl | Tiong Hwa Soya Products | Cartimar, Pasay

Legit soy experience! No more bitin moments dahil nasa bowl na po ang paborito nating merienda! Choose between hot or cold taho. .

Price: 35PHP - taho + syrup 60PHP - taho + syrup + toppings

We ordered 1 with brown sago toppings, 1 with Kidney beans toppings and Wintermelon tea (35PHP)

You shouldn’t miss this place when you do a little shopping around Cartimar. It’s pricier than those that are sold on the streets but then again sulit na kasi masarap, malaki and you get to choose different toppings too. The syrup is not too sweet and less viscous which I prefer too. Can I just also say that we were honestly skeptical to try the “Kindney beans” at first but it was surprisingly good (with the Taho) too!

We love the Wintermelon tea too! It’s sweet but the hint of tea is still there. Unlike sa ibang murang milktea house na parang isang baldeng sweeteners nalang ang labanan lol ❤️ They also sell it in chilled bottles for less than 100php. 🙂

**They have other authentic Chinese goods too.

This is definitely my new go-to place when I crave for Taho! 😍

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Quick #RavesAndReviews | Ever Bilena’s Whitening BB Flawless compact

I got the shade Matte Oriental

Packaging: Compact container with mirror and puff.

Price point: Drugstore price for only 275php

Formula:

It gives a very flat matte finish at first but it would set nicely on the skin after a few minutes. However if you still prefer a dewy and glowing look then you still need your trusted highlighter to do the trick. The formula works good both on a regular brush or puff. .

Finish: Buildable medium to full coverage. It can easily help hide my dark pimple marks.

Longevity: The coverage can last all day however the “matte” finish can’t keep up alone on an oily skin (like mine hehe) I will start to notice a bit of shine on my face after 5-6 hours. Still pretty impressive for an affordable price.

Verdict: Now that I have PCOS I noticed that my skin became more sensitive and acne prone specially when trying out new products but luckily for this one, okay naman siya. 🙂 It does it’s job of covering and setting the face without the heavy feel. I love that it is very budget friendly too! 🙂 Of course, the best part is that we can find Ever Bilena products anywhere in the Philippines! 😊

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