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There are no Watsons outlets in the Northern Samar area so whenever I come across one when I visit Leyte, I make sure I grab some beauty essentials. This ain't much of a haul, really! I'm still kuripot (spend-thrift) in some ways so I make sure that I get some bang for my bucks. (^_^)

Check out my haul from Watsons and I am also sharing quick reviews/opinions about each of the products. Sit tight!


NICHIDO FINAL POWDER - IVORY GLOW
Size: 25g//Price: Php 150.00
Check out Ivory Glow's fine powder.
I've been looking forward to getting my hands on this powder. Why, some bloggers have been comparing this one's performance to THE Laura Mercier Loose Powder's. That's crazy because the Mercier costs thousands (in Philippine currency) while this Nichido one costs Php 150.00 (about 3 dollars). I may never ever splurge that much for a tub of transluscent powder but with this one at Php 150.00, I basically had nothing to loose. Turns out, getting the Nichido Final Powder in Ivory Glow is one of the best powder purchasing decisions I've ever made in my life. I use the Nichido Final Powder for baking on my face. It's cheap so I can afford to be generous during baking LOL! My skin is crazy oily and I won't say that the powder totally controls the oiliness. What I love about it is that at the end of the day, when I check the mirror when I'm about to go home, I still look great! Laura Mercier dupe or not, this Nichido powder is for keeps.

MAYBELLINE BABY LIPS 💓COLOR IN CHERRY KISS
Price: Php 88.00
Cherry Kiss for a natural flush of color.
It's good to have dozens of lipstick choices but sometimes, we just feel like reaching for something light and well, kinder to our lips I should say. Haha. Case in point: a lip balm gives our lips a much needed rest from that favorite matte lipstick, while still giving a subtle hint of color. That's exactly what I had in mind when I grabbed this Maybelline Baby Lips Loves Color Lip Balm in Cherry Kiss. It's a coral-ish shade; I wish it were pinker but anyway, I still love it!

CELETEQUE DERMOSCIENCE HYDRATION ALCOHOL-FREE TONER & CELETEQUE DERMOSCIENCE HYDRATION FACIAL WASH
These are both less than a hundred pesos each.
I already reviewed these two last month. You can read it here: Review: Celeteque DermoScience Hydration Traveler's Kit.

CELETEQUE DERMOSCIENCE SUN CARE FACIAL MOISTURIZER WITH SPF 15
Price: Php 150.00
Just a comparison of the two Celeteque Moisturizers I've tried. The Celeteque Moisturizer "With No SPF" here is actually the one from the Hydration Set
It's a light-weight moisturizer that is easily absorbed by the skin. I'm surprised that it didn't feel greasy at all, it feels cool on the skin! And of course, it has SPF and is fragrance-free.

 NICHIDO EYEBROW GEL & BEAUTY FIX PEAL-OFF MASK
Nichido Clear Eyebrow Gel Price: Php 88.00//BeautyFix Peel-Off Mask Price: Php 27.00-ish
I grabbed another Nichido product: the Clear Eyebrow Gel and not the tinted one because it's cheaper haha! Kidding aside, I would really want my brows to look more natural and not too made up, that's why. So far, so good. It does the job well of keeping those unruly hairs on check.

I also have here the BeautyFix Peel-Off Mask Oil Control and Detoxify. And that's me using the mask as shown in the photo. I was actually surprised that it's a black colored mask. So you're supposed to use it after washing your face with warm water. After 20 mins, you can peel off the mask. It honestly stung a bit during peeling. Anyway, it took away the oiliness so I'm doing this again soon. I didn't consume the whole sachet though; I think I can use it for three times more.

'Sup!

So that's about it. If you have any more questions about the products, you can hit the comment section. And I am definitely grabbing another Nichido Final Powder in Ivory Glow when I get the chance.


XO,
Carissa
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If you happen to frequent Watsons shops, you have probably seen these tiny Quick FX products just lurking around there somewhere. They are very affordable; I think for these three the price range is from Php 50.00 to about a hundred. I also love the packaging because it's travel-friendly and can fit into a little purse. Check 'em out after the jump.

Meet these cuties from Quick FX!

QUICK FX PIMPLE ERASER
Short description: Helps dry up pimples, helps diminish dark spots due to scarring, helps protect skin against the sun 
Actives: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin C and Niacinamide
Ingredients of Quick FX  Pimple Eraser
I'll be honest. This isn't a miracle worker. It's not like you put it on at night and on the next day the pimple would be (poooooooof) gone. Afterall, this only costs less than a hundred pesos (about $2). What I do love about this product is that it helps alleviate the pain of the fat pimp. It also helps fight the swelling or in other words, it doesn't make the irrittation worse. After about two days, the pimp would die and heal to a nice pinkish scar and not a black spot. 

QUICK FX EYELIFT CREAM
Short description: Helps reduce the appearance of lines, dark circles and puffiness, helps refine and tone areas around the yes.
Actives: Ellagic Acid and Niacinamide
Ingredients of Quick FX Eyelift Cream
I have conceded a long time ago that my baggies are  a hopeless case. They are a constant companion even if I've had a good night's sleep. Unless I spend a fortune, I know that they are not going away anytime soon. I use this Eyelift Cream as a pre-concealer undereye cream, especially when I am using a cream concealer. It helps the concealer go smoothly and not appear patchy.

QUICK FX NO-SHINE MATTIFIER
Short description: absorbs oil to control shine for a smooth, matte finish, conceals fine lines and pores for visibly radiant skin instantly
Actives: Salicylic Acid, Chamomile, Tea Tree Extract & MatteWax
Ingredients of Quick FX No-Shine Mattifier
This one is described as a light moisturizer but I actually just use it on top of my moisturizer as a primer. I apply it on my T-zone and on my cheeks where my pores are most prominent and it really helps blur the pores and imperfections a bit. It makes the skin feel soft and smooth and that sort of gives you a clean canvas for applying the foundation.

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These are great finds at such an affordable price. Staying pretty doesn't mean you have to break the bank. You just have to look around; sometimes, treasures come in small packages. 

Personally, these Quick FX products are ideal as a backup to your favorite eye creams or primer. You know, these are the ones you can use for office makeup where hindi mo naman kailangan sobrang ganda! LOL. I mean. You can have a more expensive primer or eye cream at hand and you can alternate with these so you won't easily run out of your more expensive ones. Agree?

These are also ideal for students who are lookin' stressed. The Eyelift Cream and the Pimple Eraser could be a big help. Even the No-Shine Mattifier can give them a needed glow. The prices are definitely student-friendly.

There are days when you wake up looking pretty and glowing and there are days that you just look dull. So assess what your skin needs and if all you need is just quick fixing and not a full blown overhaul (!), then Quick FX is your friend.

XO,
Carissa


EDIT: NOVEMBER 13, 2017
I had a record high - five pimples at the same time. One below my nose, two on my chin and two on my forehead. Quick FX really helped a great deal in the quick healing of my pimples. Not instant though, but in two days they looked better. There's also no scarring. 
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July just flew by like whoa! Today I would be sharing my favies for this month. Here's the thing though: I've been busy for the past few months and I wasn't able to make the May and June list. The products included here are long overdue for a list and well, let's just say that this is a May to July favorites list. Ha ha. More after the jump. 
July 2016's short but sweet list. All good things, all good things. All affordable things, too. ;)
"The Keep You Skin Clear Combo"
Human Nature Acne Defense Facial Wash and Human Nature Coffee Body Scrub

Human Nature Acne Defense Facial Wash
If I have not experienced any major pimple issue for the past few months, I owe it all to this facial wash. I have previously used their Balancing Facial Wash and I loved it, too but I feel that this Acne Defense is more appropriate for my greasy and pimple prone skin. I use them alternately for now, but this one especially when it's that time of the month.Tea Tree is great indeed. It kills the pimps and is non-drying to the skin. I love the herbaceous scent too!

Human Nature Coffee Body Scrub
I have reaped the benefits of constant exfoliation that it has become a cardinal rule for me now. My companion for this thrice a week ritual is the Human Nature Coffee Body Scrub. It smells like ice cream and it has coffee granules that serve as exfoliators. It is also very much moisturizing, it feels like a body butter and scrub at the same time (but of course you have to rinse this off).

"The Keep You Hands Soft and Clean Combo"
Muzu Hand Cream and Human Nature Natural Sanitizer in Fruit Burst
Muzu Hand Cream and Human Nature Natural Sanitizer
I discovered the Muzu Hand Cream while walking down the hallowed aisles of Watsons last April. I love that it's very affordable and yet really works in keeping the hands soft and nourished. The scent is also very subtle. It contains olive oil, horse fat (yes), sunflower seed extract, coconut oil, shea butter and vitamin e so that's a helluva lot of a good stuff. A little goes a long way too, so this little bottle here has lasted a loooooong time.

..And here's another product from Human Nature: the Natural Sanitizer in Fruit Burst. I've purchased other variants of this and I think this 'flavor' is the latest addition to the bunch. Let's just say that I thank the Heavens that this variant was developed since I didn't like the scent of the other ones I tried. :) 

"For the Stay Pretty Bunch"
A Little Bit of Everything
Back to basics with neutral hues, forgiving pinks and a tone adjusting primer.
I've been using the BYS 8 Neutral Palette almost everyday  ever since I got it. I don't do anything intricate to my eye make anyway so there's no need for complicated stuff. And I veer away from glitters so this matte palette is perfect for me. I use it on my eyebrows, I use it as an eyeliner, I use it for defining my eyes. I love it! ;)

For my lips, I've been trying to rock the matte pink with the Avon Perfectly Matte Lipstick in Pure Pink but I figured I can't make it perfect without using a trusty lip balm in the same shade so this favorite from April, the Human Nature Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Orchid made a comeback. And boy they do work great together like they're related.

Also in this list is the purple-tinged e.l.f. Tone Adjusting Face Primer. Prior to purchasing this, I researched a bit and I learned that this one has positive feed backs, statements that go as far as "If you won't get anything else from e.l.f., you should get this', and well, I couldn't agree more with that statement. It's lightweight and instantly brightens the face and makes for a smooth canvas prior to makeup application. A real bang for your buck!

Cheap Thrill but is a real treasure: The Maybelline Hypercurl Volum' Express
I've also been using the Hypercurl Volum' Express mascara from Maybelline. It's already quiet affordable at Php 199.00 but I chanced upon it at Watsons (again) and it went for Php 169.00 and I knew I had to grab it. It's waterproof, it doesn't smudge.

"The Wellness Duo"
Human Nature Rescue Balm and Soothing Balm
Keep calm and reach for the balm.
I have recently reviewed these two and you can read it here.

xxx

...And that's about it. those are favorite products for the past three months or so. The good news it, everything on this list is affordable; nothing over expensive, knowing the spendthrift that I am. But they all work great and that is what's really important. ;) Ayt?! Ayt!

'Till next month's list. Buh bye!

XO,

Carissa

July 2016 Favorites

by on Saturday, August 06, 2016
July just flew by like whoa! Today I would be sharing my favies for this month. Here's the thing though: I've been busy for the pa...
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