And yes, FINALLY! I'M BACK!! ^-^

It's been 8 months, I guess? Since my last post, but don't worry guys! I'm now finally back from blogging. I wasn't able to blog for the reasons that, I was so busy because of our graduation, need to find a work, need to face reality. But now, since I have some rest days I'm now able to write again. I actually have so many products and stories to share, but I'll just take it little by little. :)

So anyway, my graduation happened last March 31, 2015. I have changed from being a simple girl, to lady and now to woman. When you graduate that's the time you will know about the word "responsibility" or obligations, Or shall I say "pay-back time?" . Hihi.. ^_*

By the way, I'm not a professional blogger. haha! This blog, was just our school requirement, but as time goes by I decided to continue doing it. :)

Okay, after graduation I started to apply in different schools here in my city, until after a month I was already losing my hope to find a job. Every single day I look for schools that need teachers, but I guess it's not for me. Until my cousin texted my mom that there's a vacancy in his place but it's too far from my city, the travel will took 2 hours and a half via bus, and so my mom and I decided to go there coz I have nowhere to go. While riding an Fx (It's either a Crosswind or Adventure car that's use for public vehicle.) It was stopped in a church, and its name is "Trust in God" , and you what maybe it's a sign. I had goosebumps because I was already running out of hope, I was no longer motivated coz I thought I could not have a work. Since it's really hard to find a job here in the Philippines. Then reaching the school, together with my cousin. It was just a disappointment. They said that they no longer need a teacher because they just hired the day after we got there. It's like  I want to cry, most of my friends and classmates already have their work. but, what about me? I don't want to be a burden to my parents just staying in our house doing household chores and all that stuffs. I want to help them so bad...

Then while riding an Fx.. again.. going home.. Suddenly someone called me, and that's Kumon. I applied their couple of weeks back, honestly I did not expect that they'll be calling me because there were lots of applicants too.. and that's the time I proved to myself that you just have to trust God, because God has a plan for you, you just have to wait. Even the job or things you like the most, maybe you will ask yourself why I couldn't have it.. because it means it is not for you, and I also learned that I should stop to envy everyone because of their work and such. After that moment, I suddenly realized that yes, why the beggars.. even they don't have a work, no family, no house.. but still, they can live for how many years and a survivor.. and that is because of God. Always remember that God, or whoever your God is. We just have to trust in him. Anyway, moving on...

Yes, I started working last May 26, 2015 in Kumon. I enjoy working there, especially the cute kids, at the same time the work itself is not that tiring. I also have some rest days because our class is only 4 days in a week. Therefore, I have some time to write my blog. 

Lots of people changed, even myself. I've changed a lot, it's just so happy that you can buy the things you want without asking your parents some money. because as early as now, I have to stand up by myself to face the future of course. 

And now, it's my 5th month of working.. Hooray for today! :)) I guess, it's getting too long.. I will have a new post, of course product review again, and many more!! see you guys on my next post.. :)) bye byee.. :*

Oh before I forgot, Thank you guys for my 5,106 views!!! <3 I got shocked when I logged in my blog and saw it, the feeling is just so unconditional. Thank you for appreciating me even in small little ways. <3 

Love,

Michelle ~

Review: Nichido Final Powder in Creamy Glow

Hi there everyone!

Are you looking for a finishing powder that does not have any coverage? I recommend this to you! This is Nichido Final Powder , they have many shades to choose from but I chose Creamy Glow because it's the one who is closest to my skin color.

This is the packaging looks like, it costs me Php 150 or roughly $ 3.40 USD, which is really affordable.

For the price of Php 150.00 1 tub is full of finishing powder, you can use this for a long period of time. It also weighs 25g of the product.

Swatch of Creamy Glow

I apply small amount and really goes a long way. You don't have to worry that this powder will make your face whiter and also don't expect that this powder will conceal the blemishes you have.


Overall, this powder is really good to set your makeup especially if you don't have enough money to buy expensive setting powders, it doesn't have any pungent smell which is good.

1 tub is full of powder so it means that you really paid for the product not for the packaging as other makeups do, it is available in Watsons, SM Department Store .


Rating: 5/5

Pros:

- Easy to find
- 1 container can be used for a long period of time
- Only use to set the makeup
- No mysterious smell
- Available locally
- Affordable
- 5 shades to choose from
- Puff included
- doesn't cake with foundation

Cons:

- None so far


* I highly recommend this to everyone! Especially people who are still beginners in makeup like me, and want to invest some products for themselves.

Thank you for viewing/reading! :))


love,

michelle

Review: EB Advance BB Cream in Whitening (Oriental)

Hi there!

Are you looking for a BB cream that is affordable? Let me share this with you, this is a local brand so it's available locally whether in Mercury, Watsons, 7/11, SM Dept. Store, Robinsons, etc. 

BB cream is like a liquid formula, other people might think it's the same with foundation, maybe at some point, yes? BB means Blemish Balm , so I believe it will cover my blemishes? We'll see.

Packaging of EB Advance BB cream

This product costs me Php 220.00 or around $ 5 USD , it weighs 50ml of the product which is quiet big compare to other bb creams out there.

They also have 2 variants and 2 shades only. The first shade is this one, Oriental (Whitening) and the second one is Natural (Anti-Wrinkle) .

Oriental has a yellow undertone which is good for Asian skin, while Natural has somewhat pink undertone.

The smell is addicting for me, sounds ridiculous? But yeah, it's like I've smelled this before, but still tolerable maybe if you are very sensitive in smell you will not able to like it.

Swatch of EB Advance BB cream in Oriental

Like what I've said, it has a yellow undertone, and once you blend it see to it you keep on blending  because the formula dries very quick. On the photo above, I had a swatch of lipstick then I blended the BB cream and so the lipstick swatch was concealed.

I started to apply it on the right side of my face (left side on the picture), and see the before and after of it.

Can you spot the difference? the other side covered some of my blemishes, under eye circles and gives me a bit matte finish.

Final look!

This is my final look, maybe my face was a bit white due to the powder I'd used, but anyway I'm liking it, at the same time the longer you have it, the better the result. It will turn to a somewhat dewy finish? Which adds a glowing effect on your face. Also, it really matches on the color of my neck so I don't need to do the 1 shade darker idea.

Rating: 4.5/5

Pros:

- longevity is good; your face might oil up but once you blot it the BB cream is still there 

- covers a bit but not too much; it clears my redness ; light-medium coverage

- Yellow undertone which is good for Filipinos

- Affordable and easy to find

- Easy to blend; gives you a matte finish but later will become somewhat dewy

- The smell doesn't bother me (though other people might hate the smell)

- big tube ; 50ml for a bb cream

-travel friendly

Cons:

- only 2 shades are available

- no expiration date

- the smell? it's hard to describe but it smells like a medicine?

Overall, like what I've said above... I'm liking it, and a lot of people notice the radiance of my face, it's very affordable, however. I've read other reviews that they experienced breakouts after few days of using the said product. Maybe you must try the tester first then if you didn't have any reactions after few hours or so, then try to grab one. 

The formula for me is quiet thick, but still easy to blend and feels nothing on your face. It's thick but not as thick as other foundations. Still manageable, my face still breathes. 

I highly recommend this to everybody that even the brand is local still has a good quality. Thumbs up!

love,

michelle

Cough? Sore Throat? Loss of Voice? Try This! PEI PA KOA REVIEW!

Hi everybody!

I was absent in school for 3 days due to my sore throat and fever. >.< I heard this product to the Youtuber I used to watch, and also to my friends. They said that this product works so great and so I gave it a try..

My Mom bought me this Ming's Pei Pa Koa Candies , I prefer the syrup one because I find it more concentrated compare to this candy.. But since it's out of stock, I don't have a choice. :)

This is how it looks like, it's just an ordinary candy but yes, it gives me a relief that what I need.. Example, I'm coughing so hard to death.. I'm just going to eat this candy and VIOLA! lessen the pain and gives me a great relief.. I find this better compare to Strepsils...

This product is made from herbals, so it means its organic.. so there's nothing to worry about harmful chemicals.

My mom bought this for 2 packs for Php 130 or roughly $ 3 USD..

At the back of the packaging says that:

- It has a soothing substance that is used to relieve irritated throat and a medicine that is used to treat coughs, it helps prevent dryness of throat caused by late night's fatigue, excessive smoking and drinking..

(I don't smoke nor drink, I guess I got this sore throat due to my OJT, (shouting the students to keep quiet ) XD

So yes, it's effective to threat the irritated throat. :))

Especially if you find your throat itchy, this one is better to try! :))


Love,


Michelle

Accessories for my Instax Mini 8 ^_^

Hello there guys!

I want to share these stuffs with you so if ever you want to purchase you Instax Camera or buy some accessories of it, you will have an idea about the price. :)

I bought all these stuffs on Instagram the account is : @passiongadgetsph

I ordered this last monday and viola! It arrived last Tuesday, and take note! the package was from Davao, which is really far from our place. The courier is JRS, shipping fee is Php 120, I don't know if they ship internationally, but if you have questions feel free to ask them :) . The transaction is really fast! I thought I would wait 2-3 days before it arrives, but no.. It took only 1 day :))

Clear case for Mini 8

They have different types of cases such as Leather, transparent glow in the dark case and this one. I chose this because I find it really cute and really perfect for travelling, so people could see that you have this cute camera. However, if I'm going to use this somewhere in Manila, I guess it's not advisable.. I prefer the leather one, but for vacation yes, this one is perfect! I bought this for Php 500 or $ 11 USD.

It really protects the camera against dirt and other mini flying objects. haha

Photo stands

These miniature frames for Php 150 / 5 pcs.. Or $ 3.40 / 5pcs USD, It's good to put on your table, so once you are busy doing some paper works and you look at it you can remember those memories you had during that time and you will suddenly smile. :)

More films please!

I also bought films from their shop. My tip for you guys, if you want to buy plenty of films it's better if you buy it online because it's more cheaper compare in malls. BUT! if you're just going to buy 1 pack of it, then check out some of the malls. :))

Their twinpack cost me Php 630 or $ 14 USD.

They also have printed films, I guess they have all the films from simple to colorful ones and also cartoon characters.

Selfie lens / Mirror lens

In Instax 7s and 8, we don't have the so called "selfie or mirror lens" that's why sometimes it's hard to take a picture because we don't know if we're taking it correctly. So we have a solution for that, I bought this for Php 250 or $ 6 USD. They also have different colors depending on the color of your camera.

It also has a zoom in but just a minimal difference.

Film stickers!

They gave me this freebie! Film stickers!

Photo Album

And lastly, if we have Instax see to it that we also have our albums! I bought this in Fujifilm store for Php 30 , or less than a dollar.


Overall, those are accessories for my Mini 8! I really love this camera, and I will not stop spoiling it! haha! thank you and see you on my next blogpost,


love,


michelle

Review: Nichido Minerals Precise Eye Pencil in Chestnut

Hi there loves!


We all know that girls can't live the house without filling in their brows.. Am I right? Or it's just my opinion? Haha, but anyway... I just want to share this with you my new eyebrow pencil.

As you all know, I've been a fan of Nichido cosmetics since before, their products are really affordable yet quality approved!

I also did a review about their eyebrow pencil, and now I'm going to have another review about this Mineral Precise Eye Pencil in Chestnut . I guess this pencil is really popular that makes me intrigue to have it.

This is how it looks like, it's just an ordinary eyebrow pencil but the pencil itself is came from ordinary wood that make this product called "minerals" ? . There are 3 or 4 shades to choose from if I'm not mistaken.

I chose the shade of Chestnut, since it's the most popular shade (Filipina skin tone XD) .

I bought this in Watsons for Php 138. 00 or $ 3 USD,

So let's not apply it: On blending the product, choose your best brush. Either spooly or angled or the normal eyebrow brush which I prefer to use.

My bare brows are ready to be filled! :))

TADAAA!!! Hey! it's not the pimple I'm showing huh.. it's my brows! haha. sorry for that pimple on my forehead.. anyway, it complements on my skin tone and my hair color.

It also looks natural on me since I have a brown black hair. The product is very easy to blend because it's very waxy.. so see to it you outline your brows perfectly because sometimes it's hard to erase if the product is waxy..

As I noticed, small amount goes a long way, if you apply too much of the product you will have very thick brows which is not advisable.

I guess 1 pencil can lasts up to 2 months or so? because you just really need to apply small amount of it. :)) at the same time the price is really affordable.


Rating: 5/5

Pros:

- Easy to find
- Many shades to choose from (good for filipina skin tone)
- affordable
- easy to blend
- small amount goes a long way
- no pungent smell
- water proof


Cons:

- None so far :)


Overall, I recommend this to all ladies, it's cheap but I assure you that the product will meet your standards! :))

Thank you for viewing/reading. Hope you guys enjoy!


Love,

Michelle

How to and Review: Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 in Pink! ^_^

Hi there loves!

Do you want to capture all the memories that you will have? Like, taking selfies with your friends in a wonderful and relaxing place? Yes, you may use your phone but no time to develop the pictures? Do you want to live in a vintage way in saving the memories? Don't worry! Because the Polaroid is back!!! Or shall I say, the Fujifilm Instax Camera is here! Yey!

Packaging itself

This is Instax Mini 8 in Pastel Pink. I've been loving this since last year, but I didn't have enough money to buy it. haha! but now, my eldest brother gave this to me as my graduation gift. yey!

This camera is quiet cheap as what you expected, BUT! The FILMSS!! yes, the films! are really expensive, for 1 pack of it will cost you Php 360. 00 for 10 shots, which is roughly $ 8 .0 USD, the camera (based on my survery) it will cost you Php 3,800 or $ 85 USD.

I chose pink, coz I love pink! so much. <3

Content <3

Inside the box you will have your Instax Camera, Strap, 2pcs AA batteries and Manuals. The films are sold separately.

My brother bought me 1 single pack which contains 10 shots.. and 1 twin pack which contains 20 shots. The twin pack is Php 680, or $16 USD. Imagine, the film is really.... >.<

Rechargeable batteries 

My brother also bought me these rechargeable batteries, since the batteries included are disposable.. He bought this for Php 638 or $ 14 USD.


Tutorial:

So, let's put the batteries first on the side of the camera.

Then application of the film.

How single pack looks like

How twin pack looks like

Let's now open the back part of the camera

Okay, so let's now open the back part of our camera, you will see there the yellow line on the camera, you will notice that the cartridge also has that yellow line, so you're just going to connect it with each other.

Don't expect too much about the size of the film, it's just a credit card size photos. If you want to have a bigger photo, you may try their Instax Wide :)

As you unpacked the film, this is the how it looks like, covered with somewhat aluminum foil.

Connecting the yellow line: See to it you aligned it in this way..

Let's now turn our camera, by pressing the lower right part of it. once we pressed it the lens will automatically pulled out and if we want to turn off our camera we just need to push the lens and bang, it's now off. :)

You also have this setting area, in which helps you to identify which setting you need to, for example we have for sunny, cloudy, etc.. and their newest setting is the high key which is applicable if you want to experiment something.

See to it that where the lights on, the point is also on that part.. like what's on the picture..

If the light and the point part is not align, it will have different effects on the film. It may result to a very light shot, or blurred, dark and etc.. So see to it to put the point part where the light is.

S vs. 10

I actually don't know what is the meaning of "S", as well as other people who have instax don't know it.. Hmm. anyway, "s" means you don't have films left, so you need to change it already..

Once you changed the cartridge, the first item that will appear is NOT a film, so don't panic if you're not able to capture something.. it's just a protection of the remaining films you have. Because the films are very sensitive in lights.

Once this protector appeared, the "10" now will come out. Instead of "S" it will now become "10" means you have 10 films left.. and so on..

My first shot <3

Let's now take our first shot! Yiieee!

Waiting the color to develop! <3 DON'T SHAKE THE FILM .. It's a big NO NO!!! because there are chemicals in it, if you shake it the color will not as bright as what you expected. This instax is different from the vintage polaroid that needs to shake the film to develop the photo easily..

My first photo <3

Yey! I love it! I super duper mega ultra tera love it! <3 I've been wanting this since before, and finally! I have it. It's really perfect for this coming summer.. or any events that you'll have.

I highly recommend this to all people, especially if you want to preserve the memories you have. As I noticed, phones are fine, but sometimes we really want to see developed photos and it makes us happy again, photos are better than seeing it on our phone.

Also, protect your films from XRAYs.. hmm, I have a problem about that.. what if I travel out of the country? Is it safe to travel? the films? Hmm..


Rating: 4.5/5

Pros:

- Many colors to choose from
- Travel friendly
- Capture every memories
- has different settings
- easy to use
- easy to find

Cons:

- The films are quiet expensive, but it's fine.. coz you don't need an ink to develop the photos. <3 just save every film. don't take selfies every time.


My verdict: I highly recommend this! :)) I have nothing to say, PERIOD! <3


Hope you guys enjoy.. and have fun!


Love,

Michelle