Sunday, April 1, 2012

Tony and Jackey's Perm Service


Actually, I had my hair permed at Tony and Jackey a year ago. I went to SM Fairview branch to have my hair permed. I can say that I was satisfied with the service and the outcome. Please read my detailed review below. I am going to  review Tony and Jackey's perm service as per request of one of my subscribers.

Tony and Jackey is a Korean salon in the Philippines. This salon is famous for its Korean way of hair service. It is known for hair perm, hair rebond, hair color, haircut etc. All of their stylists are Koreans which are assisted by Filipino staffs.  

My Review:

I like Tony and Jackey's perm service because of the following reasons:

1. Hair Perm lasts long- In my case, it lasted more than 6 months until I decided to have straight hair again. I really took care of my hair during its perm days..hehe! ^_^

2. Quick Procedure- The overall procedure for my hair to get permed only took an hour so I did not wait too long to have my new desired hair style.

3. Modern Facilities- They use modern facilities/machines for hair perming. It's really amazing. ^0^

4. Accommodating and Friendly staffs- The one who made my hair permed is a Korean female stylist. The salon has Filipina staffs who will do the hair shampoo, hair blow as well as machine operation. They are all nice.



Here are photos of my Tony and Jackey's Perm Experience
T&J uses this machine for hair perming

Don't worry this will only last for few minutes..

Goldilocks hair! ^_^

 Here's the Outcome
At Home







After Few Months
Curls still look pretty and even more better.. ^_^
The step by step procedure of Tony and Jackey's perm service package includes hair shampoo, haircut, application of L'oreal Digital Perm medicine, Hair Manicure and Treatment. It costs Php 5,000. In my case, I chose the Php3,000 package- no haircut and hair treatment. Before I went to T&J Salon, I had my hair cut first in other salon. And I thought, I didn't need a treatment too because I had my hair dyed with hair treatment a week before that day. However, I've realized that it's better if I chose the 1st package for better results. hehehe! If only I wasn't on budget at that time, I would choose the complete perm package. It's really worth it! ^_^

Overall, I was satisfied with their perm service! The curls still look good after few months and I really love it! I will definitely go to Tony and Jackey Salon if I want my hair to be permed again. ^_^

Tip: According to T&J's Korean stylists, the perm will look best on layered hair.

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Korea's White Day (화이트데이)

Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world every February 14. But do you know that in Korea, they also have "White Day" (화이트데이)? White Day is observed in Korea every March 14, one month after the popular Valentine's Day. It is the time when Korean men give candies to their girlfriends or women who gave them chocolates on Valentine's Day.



This custom is actually originated in Japan in 1970's. White Day is observed in Asian countries such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China. We also know that in these countries, women give chocolates to their boyfriends, husbands or men they like on Valentine's Day.

I first heard about White Day two years ago from my Korean students. According to them, they also have so called "Black Day" for single people. How unique and interesting! Haha! I told my students that in the Philippines, it's usual for women to receive flowers and chocolates from men on Valentine's Day.
Don't you think it's unfair for women to receive candies instead of chocolates when they give chocolates to their men on Valentine's Day? hehe! Anyway, I still find it cute and thoughtful if I see men on malls/stores shopping candies for their special girl.


 Today's White Day...
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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Product Review: Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #1 Sheer Silky Skin


I got "Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #1 Sheer Silky Skin" few weeks ago. I bought it because I have heard a lot of good reviews about this product and I want to try a new BB Cream as well. Although, this is more expensive than my previous BB Cream, I did not hesitate to purchase it. That's all because of the benefits that I will achieve if I use this BB Cream. Please see my description and review below. This BB Cream has four variants/shades but I chose to buy #1 Sheer Silky Skin because it has the closest shade to my skin tone.

Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #1 Sheer Silky Skin.
Description:

Precious Mineral BB Cream promotes silky complexion and brightened look with pearl infused sheer coverage.
SPF30/PA++, Anti-Wrinkle & Whitening + Anti-Darkening
It contains adenosine and arbutin for anti-wrinkle & whitening efficacies. 
It has an improved SPF protection with a hypoallergenic and oil-free formula.  
This is an oil free BB Cream that uses a Breathing Powder technology – so no worries about blocked pores. 
The illuminating pearls provide radiant glowing skin.
It gives flawless and even skin and makes your skin clear and healthy.

3 Efficacies:

UV Protection
Whitening/ Anti-Darkening
Anti-Wrinkle

Price: 728 pesos (60g)

Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong has 4 variants/shades: 

#1 Sheer Silky Skin - For oily skin and if you want fresh makeup look.
                                   - It has the lightest shade among the four.
#2 Sheer Glowing Skin - For dry skin and if you want moist and glossy makeup.
#3 Sheer Flawless Skin - For all skin types and for blemishes.
                                        - It has a high covering effect and has the darkest shade.
#4 Sheer Shiny Skin- It is a moist type glossy shimmering BB cream.
                                  - It is good to use with the brand new item "Nymph Aura"

Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong Packaging and Pump
The Precious Mineral BB Cream comes with a pink shimmering box as its packaging which I find really cute. It is good that this BB Cream has a pump so I can control how much BB cream I will use. I did not have a hard time using its pump so far. Its pump is good for hygienic purposes too. ^_^

e.l.f. Foundation brush - the brush I use when applying this Etude House BB Cream

My Review:

Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #1- Sheer Silky Skin is the first BB Cream I have tried from Etude House. I got interested to try this product because aside from good coverage it has 3 efficacies- SPF 30, Whitening and Anti-Darkening, and Anti-Wrinkle. After few weeks of using this BB Cream, I can say that this suits me well. The BB Cream blends well on my skin. I use a foundation brush to spread the BB Cream all over my face. I have not tried applying the BB Cream on my face with my fingers but I guess it is best to apply with a foundation brush to spread the cream more easily and also for hygienic purposes. If you want this BB Cream to look natural on you, start with putting a pea-sized amount of it on your forehead, cheeks and chin then just spread it. Since the coverage of BB Creams are buildable, you have to always start with the tiny amount then add according to the coverage you need. I think this BB Cream is good for few months since you will just apply it once a day. In my case, I use this BB cream once a day and just finish it with a compact powder. The coverage of this BB cream is good. It can cover/hide blemishes, imperfections and dark circles. What I love the most about this BB Cream is it lasts long. I don't have to go to comfort room often to do retouches. Sometimes, I don't do any retouches at all but my make-up still stays. Thanks to this BB Cream! This BB Cream also looks natural on me. It feels light and I don't feel like wearing a make-up on my face. I so love this! I think this is also good for sensitive skin. It did not give me any breakouts after few weeks of using this. This is the best BB Cream I have tried so far. I will definitely continue using this product and I am so happy about how this BB Cream works on me well. ^_^

This picture was taken after applying Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #1 Sheer Silky Skin.



I washed my face first with Etude House Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Peach Tea), used toner then moisturizer on my face before applying Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream. Following this routine helps BB Cream glide on my skin smoothly and keep my skin noticeably look healthy and glowing. Lastly, I used a compact powder for finishing touch. I like using a powder brush than a puff when dusting powder on my face for a more natural and flawless look. ^_^



BB Cream is indeed a skin-care wonder which gives good coverage, brightens skin, covers imperfections, moisturizes and protects skin. 
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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Product Review: Skin Food Black Sugar Mask Wash Off


Well, I got this "Skin Food Black Sugar Mask Wash Off" few months ago. It was given to me as a gift as seen on my Hauls, Gifts and Freebies section. My skin is somehow sensitive so I am a bit hesitant to try it at first. I just decided to use it yesterday and my experience about this product was good. Please see my review below.

Skin Food Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

Description:

* It is a black sugar mask with rich minerals and vitamin to provide luster and smoothness to skin.
* It is a special food therapy for the skin to eat.
* It contains lots of nutritive and energetic ingredients such as fresh plants, fruits and etc. to maintain skin healthy and lively.

Price: Perhaps it costs around 500 pesos in the Philippines for 100g. I am not sure because I just got mine from Korea. (I will post the price here after checking it at Skin Food store.) ^ ^

Skin Food Black Sugar Mask Wash Off Sample Pack

My Review:

I have tried other Skin Food skincare products before but this will be my first for the mask.You have to do cleansing before you use this black sugar mask. In my case, I used Pond's Clear Solutions Anti-Bacterial Facial Scrub first. Then after cleansing my face with this Pond's Facial Wash, I gently massaged the Skin Food Black Sugar Mask over my wet face.You have to avoid the eye area and rinse off afterwards. The mask looks more of a brown sugar and it smells like "lemon" to me. Though it is color brown, you won't notice it when you spread it all over your face. It is a facial scrub and the brown granules dissolve well after massaging it on face. What I experienced about this product was it felt like my face becomes smoother and clearer after using this mask wash off. My face felt clean and soft too. However, I also experienced a little itchiness on my face after using it. Perhaps, it's just normal when trying a product for the first time. On the other hand, it is a good facial scrub and mask. I think this mask is good if you want to achieve a smoother skin. It would be better if you use this Black Sugar Mask Wash Off once a week before bed time and you will have a more glowing and softer skin when you wake up in the morning.


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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Product Review: Etude House Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Peach Tea)


When Etude House came to the Philippines, the first item that I bought was the "Etude House Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Peach Tea)". I was curious about the new beauty store and I was also looking for a good facial wash at that time. My skin is sensitive so I am very careful with any product that I will use or apply on my face. I was very happy to find Etude House Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Peach Tea). I have been using it for almost a year and I really love it!


Etude House Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Peach Tea)

Description:
* It supplies abundant foam and refereshing tea scent to cleanse and nourish skin complexion.
* Contains Peach Tea extract for brightening

Price: 148 pesos (150ML)

My Review:

Although, I have tried a lot of cosmetics from Etude House, the only facial cleanser that I've tried and used was the Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Peach Tea). I use this facial wash twice a day- morning and night time. I had three good reasons why I was tempted to buy this facial foam when I first saw it. First is, it has brightening formula. I have been using this facial cleanser for a long time so I can notice that it somehow gives a brightening effect on me. It also makes my skin soft and I almost not get a pimple breakout at all when washing my face with this cleanser. Second, it has a Peach Tea extract. Oh, I love fruity scents. The peach scent of this cleanser is really relaxing for me. I feel refreshed! Third, the price is reasonable. You can purchase it for only 148 pesos for 150ML. And this cleansing foam lasts for few months. When you buy it, you can easily notice that the facial foam is creamy and its color is white. I don't know why, but I feel that my face becomes softer when I wash my face with this cleansing foam. It can washes off your make-up too but make sure to use an eye make-up remover for waterproof eye make-up. In my case, I also use toner and moisturizer after washing my face with Etude House Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Peach Tea). I think this facial cleanser is best for people with normal skin. Overall, I'm satisfied with this product.


The Etude House Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam has five tea variants:

*Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Peach Tea)

*Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Aloe Tea)

*Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Green Tea)

*Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Lemon Tea)

*Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Milk Tea)


A glowing and healthy skin will be achieved by proper care and good choice of skincare.
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What do you love most about Etude House products?
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Monday, February 20, 2012

Product Review: Pond's Clear Solutions Anti-Bacterial Facial Scrub

 I have started using Pond's Facial Wash when I was still in highschool. Since then, Pond's has become part of my everyday beauty regimen. My favorite is the Anti-Bacterial Facial Scrub and I've been always satisfied with the result. Few months ago, Pond's launched the new Pond's Anti-Bacterial Facial Scrub and I got attracted to try it because it is now formulated with Herbal Clay.

Pond's Clear Solutions Anti-Bacterial Facial Scrub
Description: 
* Formulated with Herbal Clay, it keeps away 99% of pimple-causing bacteria to keep your skin clear and blemish-free.
* It removes dirt, oil and make-up from deep inside pores

Price: 140pesos for 100g

My Review:

 I use this Pond's Anti-Bacterial Facial Scrub two times a day- every morning and night. I really like it in a way that it helps prevent pimple breakouts. Since we can't avoid getting pimples or acne breakouts due to stress, pollution, weather and other factors, I use this facial wash when I get a pimple and I can notice that it helps your pimple heal faster. The color of the facial wash is somehow looks white with green beads. It is equipped with herbal clay to bid excess oil and fights pimple-causing bacteria. What I like more about this cleanser is it effectively washes off my make-up so my face really feels clean before going to bed.

After cleansing with Pond's Facial Wash, I also use toner then apply a day cream every morning and a night cream at night time. Sometimes, washing your face tends to make your skin dry so you have to use a face moisturizer/cream/lotion to keep your face soft and moisturized.

Pond's Clear Balance Facial Washes

Pond's Clear Balance Facial Wash comes in four variants:

* Pond's Clear Balance "Clear Solutions" Anti-Bacterial Facial Scrub

* Pond's Clear Balance "No Blackheads" Deep Cleansing Facial Scrub

* Pond's Clear Balance "Smooth Pores" Pore Tightening Facial Foam

* Pond's Clear Balance "Oil Control" Skin Mattifying Facial Foam


Achieving a clear and blemish free skin starts with a good choice of facial wash/cleanser. 
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

My Fashion Sense and Style

Hi everyone! I am Gen and I am gonna start out my blog and share with you "My Fashion Sense and Style".


This is my "Glam-Sexy Look"




 My dress is from YRYS and I paired it with black shoes from Leaveland.
For my accessories, I'm wearing earrings though it can't be seen in the picture. For me it's best to wear dangling earrings if you want to achieve a glamorous look. I'm also wearing bangles- gold and silver. You can buy it anywhere. I bought them in a stall in the mall and they are very cheap.
For my hair and make up: As you can see, the upper portion of my hair is tied up while the lower part is curled. I also wore a hair extension at that time. My make-up is "Photographic Make-up" and I also wore eyelash extension to define my eyes.


My "Usual Fashion Style" when I hang -out
 Actually, I wasn't prepared when this photo was taken so you can see that I was holding my bag in a bit of awkward way. haha! This was taken at Eastwood. 
Anyway, with this photo, I'm wearing a fuschia pink top with a gray cardigan which I both bought at Landmark, Trinoma and light-pink tutu skirt from Tomato. I like shopping at Landmark and Tomato store because you can find items there at a very reasonable price. My wedge sandals are from B Club and my handbag was given to me as a gift.
For my hair and make-up, I chose to go on a light make-up and wore a ribbon hair clip which I find very very cute. (I'm fond of wearing ribbons)


My "Cruise Fashion Style"
 Do you think I've been in an expensive cruise? No, I haven't but I hope so! haha! Guess what?! This cruise is just along Manila. Yes, It's really More Fun in the Philippines!" I can say that this cruise is not bad at all because the scenery is good. We were able to watch the sunset and there was also an acoustic band at that time which made the mood romantic and relaxing. It costs around 550pesos for the 1 hour Manila Bay Cruise and it is inclusive of plated dinner. You may reserve either at Prestige Cruise or Sun Cruises. In our case, we chose the Prestige Cruise at that time.

As you can see, I'm wearing a red beanie in the photo. It's because it's kinda windy when you're in a cruise so to avoid a messy hair, it's better to wear a beanie or you may also tie your hair. (I'm not really comfortable when my hair looks messy.) My red cardigan is from Kisses and Co. When I bought it, it has already a matching white spaghetti strap shirt in it. I paired my top with my skinny pants which are from Jag.
At that time, I chose to go on a light day make up and my hair was permed. 


My "Beach Attire"
 This photo was taken over a year ago when I went to Boracay. It's a paradise to me and I really love it! When I went there, I felt like not coming back to Manila anymore. hehe! I think it's the best place in the world! haha! It's more fun in the Philippines! ^_^
 With this picture, I'm wearing a tube floral beach dress which I bought at Landmark, Trinoma. I really love this dress! I paired it with flip-flops. This was my first day at Boracay so my attire in the picture was not set yet for swimming. hehe!
When, you're going to a beach, don't forget your sunscreen/sunblock. At that time, I applied a different sunblock to my face and body. I used Nivea Face Sunblock SPF50 for my face, while for the body I chose Nivea Sunblock SPF30. For cute look, I wore a cute ribbon headband.


My "Corporate Look"
White and black concept will never go wrong in a corporate world especially when you will attend a job interview. Aside from looking neat, it also gives that "professional-look" impression.
My white top is from Flower Collection which I accessorized with a brooch. I paired my white top with black skirt from Meg. It's your choice if you want to wear high heels or flats. Actually, I prefer wearing high heels shoes when I'm wearing a corporate attire since it looks more appropriate to me but in the right photo, I'm wearing brown doll shoes which also look good.
For corporate hair and make-up, it's better to have a presentable look by making your hair look neat and also by wearing a light make-up. As you can see in the left photo, my hair is permed and I also tied my hair a bit at the back. (Honestly, I really like my hair to be permed)


My "Usual Fashion Style2" when hanging-out
I wore this black laced dress in two separate occasions. This black dress is one of my favorite among my dresses because it looks simple yet glamorous to me. The left photo was during a company Christmas Party over a year ago while on the right photo was when I hanged-out with my friends at Redbox, Trinoma. I bought this black dress at Tomato and it has already a belt in it. I paired it with wedge sandals. For my accessories, aside from earrings and bangles, I added a heart necklace for a fabulous look.
For my hair, I wore a ribbon hair clip and just let my hair, straight while choosing a more glamorous look for make-up.  


My "Party Look"
 I'm so in love with this animal print dress. This is one of my favorite items in my wardrobe. I got this from Seventeen and this really fits me well. As you can see I paired it with my high heels black boots. I also love the boots! It's beaded like a flower-shaped something on its side and it's really cute for me. I wore this dress at the company Christmas Party few months ago.
For my party look, I wore a heavier make-up than what I usually do and I concentrated more on my eyes. Aside from wearing earrings and bangles, I accessorized my hair by wearing a cute beaded ribbon-shaped headband that I bought at Landmark, Trinoma accessories section. Lastly, don't forget to wear a necklace for a more glamorous look. ^_^


  Girls, Always remember that any clothes will look good on you as long as you know how to carry what you're wearing. It's all about the attitude and confidence. ^_^


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