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Speaking of new year resolutions and new stuff, Tony Moly Philippines has a new promo/event for everyone. :) When you get a makeover and a product from their shop, post a picture on their Facebook wall and say how that makeover or product will help you in ushering a new year and a new you. Prizes include two Crystal Sticks (eyeshadow) and a Petit Bunny Gloss Bar. Good luck to everyone who will join!
Disclaimer: My Human Nature lip balm in watermelon was bought in Beauty Bar Greenbelt 5 some time ago. The Human Nature tinted lip balm in Island Kiss was sent to me by their team.
Maybe I should do a comparative review or something? I dunno haha. I could just say that I like them both for different reasons? That would be too simple, I guess. Anyway, here it goes.
The Comparison
Texture
Regular Lip Balm: Quite solid.
Tinted Lip Balm: Solid enough but creamy when you use it.
Waxiness
Regular Lip Balm: Waxy.
Tinted Lip Balm: A little waxy but not too uncomfortable.
Color
Regular Lip Balm: none
Tinted Lip Balm: orangey, coraly
Scent
Regular Lip Balm: watermelon
Tinted Lip Balm: hm, reminds me of chocolate for some reason
Effectivity
Both: Keeps lips from chapping in air-conditioned room for 3-4 hours.
Price
Regular Lip Balm:PhP 69.75 (approx USD 1.60)
Tinted Lip Balm: PhP 79.75 (approx USD 2.00)
Among the lip balms in stick form that I have tried (Chapstick, Nivea, Human Nature), I like these more than Nivea and Chapstick. Granted that Nivea does have tinted lip balms, I never liked the feeling of their lip balms. But I do use them when I can’t buy anything else. As for Chapstick, I dunno. I am just not happy with it anymore because it feels more waxy than anything. The Human Nature regular lip balm feels a bit like Chapstick somehow but at least it seems to be more effective on my lips. With Chapstick, I apply the product more often (maybe twice as often) compared to the one from Human Nature. And I like the minty feel of Human Nature lip balms.♥
For those who want some lip color, the tinted lip balms come in three variants but I only have one with me. Liz of Project Vanity reviewed the Flame Tree variant. I am not sure who has reviewed Pink Orchid but if you have, please feel free to share your thoughts about the product.
Pictures of the Island Kiss tinted lip balm:
That’s the color of the lip balm when you open the cap.
It’s fairly obvious when you swipe it on your hand. And if you have pale lips.
The color is more obvious once you swipe it a couple more times. Kinda like sheer lipstick to me. :)
This is just the first of a series of reviews of products by Human Nature. :) I have yet to talk about the Sunflower Beauty Oil and their Love Minerals blush in Petal Bloom. Which reminds me, I need to write about them too under the series of “Brands that I use” XD
For more details, check out the Human Nature website and/or the Human Nature Facebook page. You could also buy them from Beauty Bar branches locally or via Beauty Bar online.
Here’s hoping that some of you will find this review useful especially now that evenings are a bit chillier than usual. It’s the season ;) Merry Christmas, everyone! :)
The Skin Shop has a new promo! Now that they’re here in Manila, they want to know more about their fans and their preferences when it comes to their products. So how do you join this event? Follow these steps:
1. Take a photo of you holding the product/s of The Skin Shop that fascinate you. (Visit Watson’s SM Megamall, SM North EDSA Annex and SM Manila — if I recall correctly!)
2. Post your photo on The Skin Shop’s Facebook page.
3. Leave a message about why you love The Skin Shop and why you choose that product.
Event period is Dec 1-31, 2011 :) Hope to see your pictures on their Facebook page soon ;)
I love Cat’s work. And I can’t help but share them to you :) It’s Christmas and some of you might still be looking for gifts for your loved ones. Check out her shop for more items.
Thanks to Chic Sassy Mom for having a really cool giveaway for her readers/followers. In cooperation with Skin Food Philippines, Chic Sassy Mom will have Skin Food’s Gold Kiwi trial kits available to her readers. (If you’re following me on my Facebook page, you would’ve seen this by now.) Isn’t that fabulous or what? No purchase required even! (I got my own voucher in my email inbox already actually.) And if you’re a blogger, she’s got a little giveaway for us too. ;) It’s really simple:
Mandatory Entries: + 5 Raffle EntriesIf you got a little confused, just head on to her blog post about the Skin Food bloggers giveaway and join by December 14. It’s just a couple of days away but it won’t take a lot of time to post a little something, right? ;) So hurry up and click the link above or, this link for details and clarifications you might have. Have fun and enjoy the treats from Skin Food!
- Make a blog post about the SkinFood Gold Kiwi Gift Sets giveaway.
- Share your blog post entry on your personal/fan FB page status with mention to @Chic & Sassy Homemaker.
- Please leave a comment on this post that you’re joining.
PS: This is only for bloggers residing in the Philippines. :)
One of the local bloggers, Chic Sassy Mom is having a giveaway to her subscribers. If you are a fan of Skin Food, check out their Gold Kiwi line through the trial kits that they are giving away through Chic Sassy Mom’s blog. Just follow the simple instructions and you will receive your voucher from her.
Chic Sassy Mom talks about a lot of skin care and makeup products as well as food! If you like all three, then it’s time to check out her blog.
Please note that this giveaway is open to Philippine residents, 13 years old and up, with valid email address, and access to Skin Food branches. Last day to register is December 23, 2011.
2012 NEW YEAR GIVEAWAY brought to you by Kikaysimaria & yours truly~ :D This is our first time to have a collaboration :) And we want you guys to start the new year with awesome items from our sponsors Elicina Philippines, RK Manila, Elswear, Suesh and Red Jhelli SHop.
Here are the prizes:
Prize A: Suesh Portable 3-way Led Lighted Mirror worth Php 8,000!
*He/She will have to pick up the prizes at any Suesh Outlet of your choice- in Suesh Wilson near Greenhills, Suesh Trinoma Mall or Suesh Alabang Town center.
Prize B:
- red jhelli contact lenses of your choice
- elswear bangs/apparel
- rk manila accessories
1st name to appear in random.org will choose which of the two prizes he or she will pick.
There will also be a SURPRISE gift coming from Elicina Philippines :D
Win and follow these simple mechanics:
- Open to all followers of my blog.
- Must like/reply/re-blog as much as you can, the more re-blogs the more entries, the better chances of winning.
- Must message me via Tumblr Ask their facebook name, email add & home address (please do not ‘reply’ your address on this photo for safety purposes click the ‘Got any questions? ASK HERE’ button found on my page).
- Should like our sponsor’s fan pages: Elicina Philippines, RK Manila, Elswear, Suesh and Red Jhelli Shop. And like Kikaysimaria’s fan page too!
- Open to all residents of the Philippines.
Additional Entries:
- Follow Kikaysimaria on blogspot! :D
Easy right? :D This Giveaway will end on January 4 2012! Do follow the mechanics! Failure to do so will disqualify your entries.
Erika’s Weather Forecast: Hope you guys participate! Advanced Happy New YEAR!
I was invited Benefit Cosmetics Philippines’ sneak peek event at their office in Fort Bonifacio Global City earlier. ♥ They have such a cute office! So much pink everywhere hahaha. But there are also cute posters up to market their products. I love their place and it’s called B spot! Lol. And everyone we met today were so nice and friendly especially Aubrey. She’s so cute and perky, just like what you’d expect from a Benebabe and their Chief Fun Officer. ;)
I got the chance to try their products. Marvin/Mamita was accommodating and super nice. He was the one who put the makeup on me. From the makeup remover to primers to foundation, blush, eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick and scents! I’d post more details about these products later.
It was a fun afternoon! I had a really great time with the other bloggers and fans of Benefit. :) They have their own Benefit stories to share and testimonies regarding the products that worked for them very well and even those that didn’t. (As to be expected, not everyone has the same reaction to the products but in general, they simply love Benefit!)
I’ve been wanting to buy Coralista and I missed the chance in Singapore. But at least I don’t have to worry now because Benefit will open their shop on December 15, in Greenbelt 5. I think it’s right beside Shiseido. When they open their shop, I plan to get one of their sets first. Coralista will have to wait! (Well, and Sugarbomb too!) But I plan to get Carmella maybe in February because that’s my birthday! :)
I will post more details later. For now, I need to rest and have a good night’s sleep~!
I am so excited for Benefit’s Holiday sets! To be honest, I’ve only learned about the brand some time in July. I was looking for reviews of Etude House products. And I saw other blog entries about other makeup brands like Benefit. I have online and offline friends who swear by the blushes of this brand, actually. Especially Dandelion. :)
One of their products that I’ve been fascinated with is the Benetint. It’s a lip and cheek stain, basically. But people swear by it. Why? Because it gives them that natural looking flush. :) But apparently it has a different use. ;)
I was able to drop by Benefit’s sneak peek stall in Greenbelt 5’s Fashion Walk. They were accommodating and I got to try Bella Bamba. I originally wanted the Coralista but the cute watermelon pink of Bella Bamba is just so irresistible! And it even comes in a holiday set. I think my plans to get a satchel will have to wait. The set called Project Flawless is waiting for me, I think. XD So when Benefit opens their shop on December 15, I’d probably be in line or something. Haha.
Follow Benefit Cosmetics on Facebook. They also have a page for Benefit Philippines. Locals would be updated on the prices, events and other news about Benefit through that Facebook page.
Are you excited for any of Benefit’s Holiday Sets? :) Which one are you interested in getting for yourself?
Click to join! :D
Love what you see in this picture? That’s what Anna is giving away on her blog. Check out Anna’s giveaway~! Only for readers who are based in the Philippines. Click it to see the details. Good luck!
