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Asian Secrets Lulur Body Scrub Review

Recently I've been trying out new brands for my body essentials. One of the things that I bought is the body scrub from Asian Secrets. Ever since this product came out of the market, I have been really curious about it. Finally, I decided to give it a try!

Asian Secrets Lulur's body scrub have three different variants that comes in different colors. They have the Licorice & Mulberry, Seaweed & Vitamin E and the green colored one which contains Green Tea & Vitamin E. All of them contained other similar substances. I chose the green colored one primarily because it contains green tea.

The body scrub was marketed as a beauty ritual for Javanese Princesses especially on their wedding day. So let's imagine feeling like a princess every time we use this hahaha Sounds so good cause who said you need a crown to be Princess? lulur body scrub lang ang kailangan mo! LOL

Product Description:
Asian Secrets Lulur Indonesian Whitening Body Scrub is a beauty treatment which originated from the royal palaces of Java,Indonesia and inspired by a ritual called lulur. Lulur was originally intended for the bride-to-be in order to beautify,smoothen and whiten her skin before the wedding day.

The Benefits of Asian Secrets Lulur Body Scrub (as written on its container)

*Lulur beads gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells to smoothen and give it a radiant glow.

*Frequent usage reduces skin pigmentation and evens out skin tone by getting rid of dark patches, especially in areas prone to darkening like elbows, knees, armpits and the areas between the thighs.

*Contains green tea and vitamin E to help protect the skin and keep it healthy.

*It also moisturizes and leaves skin with a light fragrant smell.

PACKAGING
The body scrub is packed just like any other cream/scrubs available on the market. It is sold in a plastic container with a plastic seal. The seal is the reason why buyers cannot distinguish the smell of one variant from the other. I'm totally fine with its packaging even though nothing's really special about it. It's a good thing that they each container has its own label and information. Warnings, directions, ingredients, and manufacturing information are all present in the container.

Here's what the body scrub looks like:

It literally looks like a melted cake frosting! ahahaha The body scrub smells exactly like Pond's facial wash! seriously, I'm not even kidding. I don't know why, maybe it contains the same ingredients and formula like Pond's? I don't know what the other variants smells like because I haven't tried them yet.

Directions

Scrub all over your skin specially the dark areas while it is dry to remove impurities,dead skin and dirt. Rinse with water.

Here's what it looks like on the skin:

I highly commend it for being gentle and smooth on the skin compared to other body scrubs. Here's what it looks like when I rub it on my skin:

As you can see, there are tiny grain like beads that serves as the scrub. I don't know what it's called but it amuses me lol

PRICE

I got mine for only 73 php. It contains 135 grams of the body scrub. It comes with a bigger package which costs higher. I chose not to buy the bigger one since I'm still testing if the product works for me.

WHERE TO BUY

Asian Secrets Lulur body scrub and other products are available on Watsons nationwide. It is also available in the body essentials in some malls (where I bought mine) and some popular drugstores.

PRO'S

- Smells so good

- Moisturizing

-Hypoallergenic

-Smooth and gentle on the skin

- Affordable

CON'S

- None so far

*Tips

This is cliche, but please do read the information on its label before using it.
It's best to use the body scrub when you are all clean and set for a good night's sleep.

So far I've been loving the product because I really noticed how moisturizing it is on my skin. Sometimes the Philippine weather makes my skin so dry and I must say that every time I use the body scrub my skin feels smooth and soft, especially my arms and legs.

The product is also marketed as an effective whitening body, but right now I couldn't say that it is totally effective. I have a medium-fair skin tone and honestly, I haven't noticed any significant change on my skin color. It's okay though because I'm really not into skin whitening. I bought the product because of its function as a body scrub in the first place. If you're gonna ask me if it is worth it, YES! the product is worth it's price.

If you have tried this product or if you have any suggestions, feel free to comment below. Have a great day dearest! :))

love lots,

Tin

MAC Lipstick in Russian Red Review

I admit, I'm one of those lipstick girls. I am very much convinced that everything else in my makeup bag can go but never ever my lipsticks! Everybody looks instantly fab just by wearing their favorite lipstick. Some girls feel naked without their eyebrows lined and filled, but for me it's a different story. I feel helpless without my lipstick. chos!

Recently I decided to purchase another lipstick. I bought one from MAC which is in Russian Red. I love red lipsticks and I believe every girl needs one. Most of my red lipsticks are on darker shade so I decided to buy one which is lighter.

PACKAGING

Just like any other MAC lipsticks, Russian Red comes in a black bullet shape container. I love how sleek and portable it is. I also the fact that it doesn't have a loose cap like other brands. It closes tightly so I don't have to worry if the cap will open by itself once I place it in my makeup bag.

The lipstick also twists up smoothly from its container. If you are an owner of a lipstick from MAC, you'll notice that faint vanilla/butter smell on it. It smells amazing so before I apply my lipstick, I couldn't help smelling it first hahaha

The bottom of the container also indicates important details about the lipstick like its color and finish. Details like its manufacturing date and other information are written all over the lipstick box.

PRICE

MAC lipsticks usually cost $15 to 16 USD. In Rustan's outlet in the Philippines they usually sell it for 1000php which is a little over $22USD. I was about to get one from Rustan's but then a friend in Instagram offered me one for only 840php, that's $18 USD. The price of the lipstick of course, depends from where you buy it. But I must inform you that MAC lipsticks are indeed quite pricey. It is pricey but it is worth it! I'll give you the reasons why on the PRO's list below.

Russian Red is one of the best red lipsticks from MAC. It is a classic red color which is suitable to any skin color. It isn't too light or too dark. It is lighter than Viva Glam I and a little darker than Ruby Woo. It has a matte finish but light and smooth on the lips.

It is best for a night out or classic/retro look. Depends on how much you eat or drink while wearing the lipstick, it is long lasting. I wore it for 6 hours long and it did last for six hours although it slightly faded when I ate something.

MAC Lipstick in Russian Red

PRO's

-glides smoothly on the lips

-lasts for long hours compared to other lipstick brands

-has a sweet vanilla/butter smell

-comes in a great packaging

-has a very pigmented color that matches all skin color

-matte but not drying on the lips

-doesn't stain or "bleed" when applied

-could pair nicely with just about any eye shadow look

CON's

-a little pricey

MAC lipsticks always have something that is great in color and in texture. It's no wonder how it could make anyone's lips runaway ready. It is a little pricey but considering its positive features, it is worth it. It is super matte and very long lasting that I really do not need any retouch. I love my purchase and I will definitely love to buy another MAC lipstick.

If you own the same lippie, let me know your thoughts below. Feel free to share to me which is your favorite MAC lipstick too and I will gladly check it out :)

love lots,

Tin

DIY Pineapple Nail Art

Hello everyone! How was your holy week? I hope you had a good and blessed one. I believe it gave us the chance to a look forward to a new beginning with love.

Speaking of beginnings, the month of April marks the beginning of summer in the Philippines. And because of I have here a very simple and easy nail art tutorial for anyone who adores summer!
I looked for a tropical fruit nail art that I haven't done before and I've found a pineapple nail art.
I did on it on my nails, so why not share it with you?

Here are some of the nail polish colors that you will need. Any brand of nail polish will do as long as you got the color that are needed to create the pineapples.
♥Yellow nail polish ( Caronia nail polish in Sweet Surprise)
♥Orange nail polish ( Sassy Colors nail polish)
♥Green nail polish (Sassy Colors nail polish)
♥Colourless nail polish (Rain Colortrends in Sheer Bliss)
♥Nail art brush (optional)
The orange and the green nail polish that I'm using already have a nail art brush so I don't need to get one. If yours' doesn't have a nail art brush, then you will need one to create a clean look.

First you'll need to apply your base coat to protect your nails. After that, you may now proceed in the first step which is applying a bright yellow nail polish all over your nails. The brighter, the better!

Keep your hand as steady as possible while doing the second step. You may move your fingers for easier application.

You may start creating the leaves by using a light green color and start adding the darker green on its edges for a cartoony effect. Since I do not have a light green color with me, I just stick with the darker one. Ehehe

We all know the last step, apply a transparent/colourless nail polish to protect your nail art once all of the colors are dry. Now you have your own summer ready diy pineapple nail art!

Nail art just like any other art requires patience too. You can always get it done in nail salons too but you will be more proud if you did yours' by your own.

I hope you enjoy this nail art tutorial! Have a memorable summer.

Love lots,

Tin

Things To Wish For This Year

When I made this blog I never thought about expanding this into something or making this as a tool for networking. This blog of mine started as a simple hub of my art. This has been just an outlet of my emotion. Although blogging is considered to some as a medium of social networking, I never considered my blog as one before. That means I never thought of making new friends and meeting new people by blogging when I published my early posts.

As time goes by it just happened that my blog evolved into something more versatile and more accessible to other bloggers. As I interact with other bloggers, I started making new friends :) - blogger friends! Although I haven't met most of them in person I'm still very happy that they came into my life. One of my blogger friends is Shayne of Queen of All You See. You've probably know her by now and how amazing she is. If you don't, go check her blog!

I learn a lot from Shayne and reading her blog inspired me for so many times. Last week Shayne tagged me into writing a list of the things that I would like to have this year. It made me so happy that I need to make one ASAP! And here's the list:

♥A fashion piece I'd like to have most
Wala naman sa rules ni Shayne na isa lang so I'll list two! ahhaha
First, black pants from Topshop and the second one would be a pair of black heels with ankle strap from Forever 21. Pants from Topshop are expensive but they must be worth it! Plus, my idol Saab is wearing it so I should have one too lol I love heels although I don't always wear them. I already have one with ankle strap, but it is blue. I would love to have another one in black because it looks sexy!!! ahha
♥A beauty product I'd like to have most
I was suppose to write a lipstick from MAC but then I just bought one last week. Making this list is harder than I thought because I have so many things that I would love to buy, especially cosmetics haha For this year I would love to have the Beauty Blender sponge. I heard and saw how it works like magic so I would really love to get my hands on it! I can't seem to get over makeup brushes particularly blending brushes, so I would love to have the MAC 217 Blending Brush too. Lipsticks are my best friends and my dream lippie is the one from YSL Rouge Pur Couture in Rosy Coral. I would love to have something fresh and light since most of my lipsticks are on the dark side does that make sense? hahahaha
♥A project I'd like to finish
Since last year, I always wanted to do something with my bedroom. I always find myself drawing how I would like my bedroom to look like. I also enjoy writing down the decors that I would love to see on my bed. A bedroom makeover is something that I really want as soon as possible but I have to move to another city this June for my future job. So waley ang makeover pag di ko nagagamit ang room. So I'll save this project in my mind as of this moment and hopefully this will be realized before 2015 ends.

♥A destination I'd like to visit
If I will list all the places that would love to visit this year, this list would be endless. In that case, I'll just list one place that I will definitely visit this summer. I would love to visit the island of Bohol! It is relatively near Cebu but I haven't been there. Do or die I'll go there! hahaha
♥I want to wear more of
I'm really lazy dressing up if I don't have to go somewhere fancy like my workplace. I love fashion and I would gladly love to wear something more fashionable as much as possible. That includes heels which I seldom wear lol
♥Food I want to eat more of
Cakes! hahha would love to try to eat and bake different cake flavors this year! I would also love to eat different Asian cuisines and high fiber enriched foods.
♥A new skill to master
Last year I attended a brush calligraphy workshop and and I would love to enhance what I have learned from it. I also want to know more techniques in baking as it is something that I recently love doing again. Last but not the least, I want to master loving myself. I think that for so long, I focus and gather all my love for other people. Nothing's wrong with that, but I must admit that there are times I forgot loving myself. I would love to do something about that this year so I would love to love me more in a way that I deserve to be loved. After all, to love one's self is the beginning of a life long romance :) char

These are the things that I wish for this year. Hopefully, I will be able to conquer all of what I wrote here. I'm actually quite hesitant in sharing my dreams/aspirations to other people but recently, I found out that such kind of things are so much better when shared with others. It doesn't matter who, what matters is how much courage we take in pursuing them. The road to success is better when some kind of cheering is involved. And the road of failure isn't too hard when help and inspiration exists.

If you are reading this, I'm tagging you to create the same list. I promise, it is so much fun making this one especially when you do this with someone close to you. I made mine together with my best friend. We also share our answers with each other and discover more about ourselves. If you have time, feel free to make this list.

Love lots,

Tin

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