Second photo is of me, after using the product for about two months. Although it's not very obvious in this photo, the tiny pimples on my forehead (yes, those that gave my forehead a rough look/texture) have been minimized. A few dark spots and acne marks on my cheeks have also disappeared. My skin lightened in general. But, you would also notice that I have new pimple scars on my forehead, while some of the older ones have lightened. 

Yes, it can make your skin lighter, brighter and smoother but in my experience, it took more than 7 days. It won't prevent zits from growing on your face, especially during that time of the month, but it helps in the healing process. It also helps in lightening dark pimple scars but like I said, not within 7 days. 

Another thing I want to discuss is the texture of the cream and how it feels when you're wearing it. It has a coconut-melon scent that really lingers. I personally am okay with the smell but I know some won't like it because it's really fragrant.

I've already mentioned that it leaves a white color on the skin. It's also not easily absorbed by the skin; think how some sunscreens just sit on top of your skin at first, the LTMC is much like that. Also, I know that the K-beauty craze is taking the world by storm and we'd want our skins to be looking/feeling fresh, soft, supple and bouncy. The LTMC won't give you that; it gives off more of a flat matte finish. In short, it doesn't feel like it's moisturizing enough.

Gosh! Did I cover all the aspects I wanted to discuss about this product. Let me rate it now. :)

Packaging: 2.5/5

Quality: 2.5/5

Performance: 3/5

Value for Money: 3/5

Ease of Use: 3/5

Final Rating: 2.8/5

Have you experienced using this product before?

Share your thoughts on the comment box below.

XO,

Cassie

When I read the plot at the back of the novel, I was like, what is the fuss all about? The plot is quiet simple, if not common. Asian Boy takes Asian Girl to Singapore for the first time to attend a wedding and to sort of introduce her to his family. But oooops! Girl didn't know that Boy comes from an uber rich clan. You can read the rest on this photo below. It's a favorite theme in our local teleseryes and telenovelas.

Lopez said: "I wanted Glow to be fresh and clean, but still sexy and sensual – something that feels like you just came out of the shower and are the sexiest person in the world." Glow by J.Lo contains notes of: orange, grapefruit, jasmine, orris, irises, vanilla and musk. Lopez said the fragrance was created to fit what she would want to wear herself. Source: Wikipedia

Packaging

This here is the curvaceous clear white flanker of this perfume. It will remind us of Jennifer Lopez's own curvy bod. It also has a little silver charm with the JLO pendant in rhinestones.

Ingredients List

My Take

I easily get nauseated whenever I encounter new scents so it's a joy to find out that Glow by JLo EDT didn't have such effect on me. It is also not headache-inducing.

It starts out tangy, no doubt the orange and grapefruit notes then dries to a musky smell with just a little hint of floral sweetness. It is definitely a clean and wearable scent and is inoffensive. 

The staying power is quiet weak though. It stays on my skin for 2 to 3 hours, after which it is barely noticeable and becomes a skin scent but like I said, a light sweet scent is left behind. I noticed that the scent would stay longer or be more intensified if sprayed in clothes. I can still smell it on my clothes after 6 to 8 hours.

In my opinion it's not a very memorable scent; it doesn't really standout.

But you would love it for its simplicity. It is refreshing and clean and when you come from a tropical such as ours (the Philippines) and it's sweltering hot, maybe all you need is something as light as this and is not cloying. If you are feeling fresh, you will definitely glow! :)

Lanolin oil, sesame seed oil, oleyl erucate, microcrystalline wax, PPG-5 lanolin wax, acetylated lanolin, beeswax, disteardimonium hectorite, fragrance, tocopheryl acetate, rosa canina fruit oil, calcium aluminum borosilicate, silica, argan oil, BHT, BHA, geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, hydroxycitronellal, calcium sodium borosilicate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, methyl-2 octynoate, polyethylene terephthalate, polymethyl methacrylate. May Contain: Mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxides, red 7, red 28 lake, yellow 6 lake, red 22 lake, bismuth oxychloride, yellow 5 lake, carmine, blue 1 lake.

Swatches

In Action

My Take

First of all, take time to notice the HUGE difference between color representation on the cap and the color of the lipstick itself. On the cap, it looks like a reddish-mauve but IRL, the lipstick is a purplish-pink. That'll cause some confusion, maybe even disappointment for some who would be expecting a different color. I don't know if it's the same for the other shades on this range.

Now, moving on to the performance of the lipstick. I think the name Color Riche is really appropriate for this lipstick because it is really rich in color and pigment when applied. It does give full color payoff in one swipe. It glides on the lips very smoothly. It is comfortable to wear. It hydrates lips and it doesn't highlight patches.

On the minus side, it transfers a lot. That is to be expected from a lipstick with a shiny-creamy finish. It will stay put on your lips and the color would still be vivid even up to four hours but if you eat, it will fade away. That is exactly what happened when I had a hearty meal of fried chicken with gravy at KFC, so I really had to reapply. 

Tropical Depression Agaton was traversing the Visayas and Mindanao regions on the first day of the year. He brought with him a lot of rain. But I guess it would take more than some downpour to dampen the spirits of the swimming enthusiasts because the place was literally teeming with visitors despite the mad weather.

 Here's the view from the top. 

Happy New Year darlings!

XO,

Cassie

The El Montaña Vista is located at Bgy. Gamay, Burauen, Leyte.

It's kinda tucked away; Bgy Gamay is not exactly in the poblacion so it's best if you bring your own transport.

For non-Burawanons, this place might be hard to find so I hope the management of EMV would post some signage somewhere in the Bgy. Maghubas area, along the highway. 

But you can always ask the locals too. Burawanons are friendly and always ready to help.

If you have other queries though, here's the 

Official Facebook Page of El Montaña Vista.

The word viand may have a different definition in other countries but in the Philippines, a viand is an item of food, a meat, seafood, or vegetable dish that accompanies rice in a typical Filipino meal. en.oxforddictionaries.com

Looking at these photos just made me feel hungry.

XO,

Carissa