Review: Mistine Dolly Big Eye Waterproof Mascara

Who would have thought its December in a few days already? My birthday is also coming up and I feel so old now, but it is what it is. Anyways today I'll be reviewing the mascara I got from my Mistine PH Haul from Lazada. Spoiler: I may have found my new favorite mascara (it used to be the one from Fashion21). So continue reading to know more about this product. 

Lazada 11.11 Haul from Mistine

Today my order from Lazada came! This was my only 11.11 order from Lazada and I feel so mature because usually I have a lot off orders during the 11.11 sale haha. Anyways, I bought 6 items from Mistine because they were on sale and the reviews look promising. Mistine is a famous brand from Thailand by the way, and recently became popular here in the Philippines because of Thai BL actors like Bright, Win, Tay and New. Yes, I am a fan and I watch BL, but I haven't purchased anything from the Idolo series yet.

So for now I'll show you what I got and reviews will be posted as soon as I am able to use the items. P.S. - some of the items are for my mom so the reviews and photos will be based on her experience.

First up is this MelaKlear Alpha Arbutin Anti-Melasma Concentrate Cream. My mom has been complaining about the dark spots on her face and she claims its melasma so I got this for her. Its a day and night cream that claims to effectively lighten dark spots specially melasma so I hope this works for her as I got two bottles.

Hair Care Haul and New Hair Color

Hi everyone! Today I'll be sharing my most recent purchases from Watsons which mainly focuses on hair care. I recently dyed my hair pink/red with pink highlights and its been a week, however I think the color is fading fast because of the hair products that I'm using. So today I went to Watsons and got myself some shampoo and conditioner for colored hair. I hope it works well for me so that the color can last for a bit longer as this hair was a bit expensive to have haha.

Here's a photo of my hair after the salon treatment, and a slow-mo video taken by the hair dresser. it looks really pretty here and I plan to add some purple shades to my hair maybe next month.

Pink with Pink Highlights

Going back to my purchases, here's a sneak peek of what I got. It was also a good time since Watsons was having a sale. I was hesitant at first to be out and about during a mall sale because of Covid but I made sure I was distancing myself from others, and I went home immediately after the purchase. 

The first one would be this bottle of Tresemme Color Radiance Shampoo. This was recommended by the hair dresser so I was glad to see it at Watsons. To be honest, I am a bit hesitant about this brand as I was able to buy a shampoo from them before and it gave me dandruff. It was a different variant though, not this one, so I really hope this works for me. I was torn between this and the one from Palmolive, but Tresemme was on Buy 1 Get 1 deal, and I'm cheap so..

Tresemme Color Radiance Shampoo 300mL

I was looking for a conditioner from Luxe Organix as I am loving their brand, however I couldn't find anything for color treated hair. I saw this one bottle from Pantene on my way to the cashier and since I've tried Pantene before and their 3 Minute Miracle variants are also good, I decided to go for this conditioner instead.

Now I know this isn't for the hair but I've been trying to lighten my skin a bit and when I saw that this was on sale, I immediately grabbed one big bottle of A Bonne Whitening Lotion. I've been using their salt spa (on and off because I'm lazy haha) and I really like how it makes the skin smooth after, so I have high hopes for this lotion. I'll post a review next month to see if it is worth it.

A Bonne Miracle Spa Milk Whitening Lotion 500 mL

And there you have it! It feels good to go and shop at Watsons again as I haven't been there for a while due to Covid and quarantine. I really wish things will go back to how it was before so that we can all enjoy our lives again :(

Keep safe everyone!

REVIEW: Luxe Organix Castor Oil Eyelash and Brow Growth Serum

Hi everyone! Today I'm going to share my thoughts about this product called Castor Oil Eyelash and Brow Growth Serum from Luxe Organix. I've been using this since July, so I think I can now properly provide some thoughts and insights about the product. Excited? Let's start.

I got this tube from Watsons and it retails between Php 109.00 - Php 120.00, sorry I forgot the exact amount. It contains 10ml of castor oil in a tube packaging, which resembles that of a mascara. For the price, it isn't bad. According the the packaging, this is for both eyelash and eyebrow hair growth and will aim to provide longer, thicker and healthier eyelashes and brows.

The packaging is very simple and chic - black tube with an accent of a somewhat blue green color? I don't know, I'm not the best when it comes to describing colors. Haha. I like how it is so handy that it can fit in your purse.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Luxe Organix Castor oil eyelash and eyebrow serum is a combination of ingredients that helps promote longer; thicker and healthier eyelash and eyebrows.

• 100% Natural
• Paraben Free
• Hexane Free
• Not tested on Animals

There's also a rubber stopper on top of the opening. It's really like your usual mascara, application is also going to be similar.

INGREDIENTS

Water; Red Ginseng Extract; Panax Notoginseng Extract; Butylene Glycol; Helichrysum Bracteatum Flower Extract; Peg-40 Castor Oil; Laurocapram; Phenoxyethanol; Citric Acid

HOW TO USE

1. The Eyelash Growth Serum can be used two times daily (in the morning and evening before bedtime).
2. The eye should be completely clean of any make-up or eye creams.
3. Apply the serum from the inner corner of the eye outward. Directly on then base of your eyelashes.
4. Then from the roots of eyelashes. Please use the mascara brush repeatedly. May also apply to eyebrow area.

A lot of people have actually been saying that the mascara wand is harsh to the skin as the brush isn't that soft. I think I've poked myself in the eye a couple of times already, so instead of applying it like how I apply my mascara, what I do is just let the end part of the brush touch the roots of my eyelashes or the skin, enough to put the serum on the root part. That way it doesn't hurt.

Luxe Organix suggests to use this continuously for 3 months for optimal results. As for me, I've used this continuously for a month and I can really see the difference. It's not that much yet, but I am really loving the results so far to the point that I've already purchased 2 bottles even though I haven't fully consumed the first one yet! Here are some before and after photos for comparison.

Before using the eyelash serum

Before using the eyelash serum

Before using the eyelash serum

Update: Here's my lashes as of September 20, 2020. I've permed my upper lashes by the way, DIY style haha, so there's no growth there since the last photo above. But I continued the application on my lower lash line, twice daily.

Update: I've been lazy for the last month because I started to go back to working again after months of quarantine so I haven't really used this for a while. I'll start my routine again of using this serum twice a day and post an updated photo on this post after 2-4 weeks to see if there's any major difference.

Overall, i really love this serum. I've also heard they have made changes to the wand so it could be softer than before but I haven't bought a new bottle yet as I still have my old stash. I'll prolly check it our next month.

Look and Feel Sexy Inside Out with FeelinGirlDress.com

Time flies by so fast, and now we're on our 5th month of quarantine. This actually had me thinking about my health and well being. For the past 3 weeks, I've been trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle coupled with exercises every now and then. Apart from maintaining a healthy diet, I am also trying to shape up as I'm not getting any younger. Then I chanced upon Feelingirldress.com and I fell in love with what's on their shop! For those of you who haven't heard of them, they are selling a variety of items such as shapewear, lingerie, swimsuits, activewear and women's clothing. Here are some of my favorites from their shop.

First up is this sexy waist cincher in black. I like how simple the design is and at the same time it is so classy. You wear it easily and it blends well with your under garment, making it look like a whole new piece of clothing! The material is made of cotton and spandex so it is going to be comfortable and you wouldn't even know you're wearing it. Out of all the sweat waist trainer they have, this one is my favorite because of the design and its barely there look. This is really important as you don't want it to feel like you are wearing something under your clothes.

Firm Control 9 Steel Boned Black Latex Waist Cincher Slim Waist

Aside from active wear, they also have a large collection of women's clothing, including wholesale jumpsuits. When I saw their collection, I was amazed at the different styles of jumpsuit there is - from swimming wear to active wear to formal ones. But I have to say my top pick is this wine colored off the shoulder jumpsuit! The color is so pretty and it will suit any skin color, including mine. Plus, the off the shoulder design is screaming class and elegance. You can wear this for any night out or party, and you can even wear the waist trainer underneath for a better fit.

Liberty Wine Red Elastic Shoulder Wrapped Jumpsuit

These are just two of my top picks from the shop, but they have a lot of affordable and quality items for sale. You can also check out their $2 swimsuit and clothing sale and you'll find a lot of options for you to choose from.