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Kinerase Multi-Vitamins Minerals and Nutrients
Since the beginning of this year (and a few days before that) I’ve started on my multi-vits and vitamin E. This is all for the purpose of getting myself fit (for the summer especially, hehe) and to get a healthier skin since I am not getting any younger.
I’ve noticed a lot of changes since I started and one of them is my body clock. I actually sleep a lot and at the right time. I’m awake in the morning and… More »
Guava on Your Skin
Korres Natural Products
Guava Body Butter
What it is:
A divinely rich, guava-scented smoothing cream for dry elbows, heels, and knees.
What it is formulated to do:
The emollient balm can also be used over the entire body, preferably onto warm, damp skin, after bathing to lock-in moisture.
This may be synthetic and the glorified version of the Guava treatment on the skin but I reckon it’s a start. If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, well, here in my country we have this practice wherein… More »
Sunsilk Intensive Treatment Hair Fall Solution in that Fab Gold Pot
Sunsilk Intensive Treatment
Hair Fall Solution
Sunsilk Hair Fall Solution Intensive Treatment – enhanced with the strengthening power of Ginseng and Soya Protein Complex, gives deep nourishment and conditioning for extra strength and protection against hair fall and split ends for up to 95%.
A couple of months ago, I gave Sunsilk’s Intensive Treatment line a try when I went and bought their Sunsilk Intensive Treatment Damage Repair. I immediately fell in love with how well it went with my hair and was… More »
Sensa Tea Tree Oil Foaming Facial Wash
Sensa Tea Tree Oil Foaming Facial Wash
Australian Tea Tree Oil, known for its anti-bacterial properties, combined with moisturizing Olive Extracts deeply cleanses by removing oil and dirt that can cause blemishes without drying or irritating your skin. Safely lifts dead skin cells and stimulates skin renewal for younger, healthier, more radiant looking skin.
While I was out shopping yesterday, I was checking out the Neutrogena facial scrub, I spotted this particular facial wash, Sensa’s Tea Tree Oil Foaming Facial Wash, on… More »
Japanese Geisha-Maiko Makeup & Tools
In reference to my previous post on How to Apply Geisha Makeup, I went about the whole thing in a very practical manner, listing general makeup and tools.
Christina of eBeautyDaily had requested a more traditional approach, which I interpreted as finding an authentic set of makeup to create the Geisha look esp since there is that bit of a problem when it comes to the white face paint, a vital if not the most important part of the whole… More »
Bento Beauty Tip: How to Apply Geisha Makeup
I’d like to list the actual cosmetics used in Geisha makeup but I reckon it’ll be more practical for most to make do with what makeup are readily available but can also work. I hope traditionalists won’t get offended by this.
Things you need are:
Wax or oil substance
White powder and water
Pencil Eyeliner Brown/Copper
Liquid Eyeliner Black
Eyeshadow Red and Brown/Copper
Red Lipstick
There are key things you should remember when applying the Geisha makeup. The wax is important so that the white foundation that… More »
Bronze-ify with Brush On Beads by The Body Shop
Brush-On Beads
The Body Shop
Shimmering, colored powder beads with light diffusing particles and pearl pigments to brighten and add color to the face, cheeks, and decolletage.
I’ve been eyeing a pot of the Brush-On Beads over at The Body Shop for quite sometime now. Finally, I’ve bought one and tried the product out and I’ve got a thing or two to say about it. Colour is something I value in the use of makeup. I go for the more natural look, hopefully,… More »
Bento Beauty Tip: Cleanse, Moisturise & Hydrate with Green Tea & Cucumber Extract
Dove Cool Moisture Foaming Facial Cleanser
This foaming facial cleanser works into a rich lather that deeply cleans and moisturizes your skin. Gently cleanses tired, stressed skin and leaves your face refreshed and hydrated.
I’ve been using this facial foam for weeks now. Actually, I use two different foams, one is for exfoliation purposes from Pond’s (which I’ll probably tell you guys about in a later post) and this one from Dove, which mainly addresses my need to moisturise, and hydrate… More »
Hairstyle: Les Curles ala Dexie
Before you guys go curl up, here’s another set of tips to optimise that curling iron.
When I shared my version of the natural-looking curly hair styling tip, Dexie Wharton of Style It Less and I got to talking about her “Les Curles”. I had wanted to see how her curls looked like and she not only sent a couple of photos but also shared a set of instructions on how she worked them curls.
Take a look at another woman with… More »
Hairstyle: The Naturally Curly Look
I sat down and spent a considerable amount of time on my new beauty toy, aka VS Curling Iron, getting to know it (again). There’s that one look I’ve had in mind that I’ll definitely try to master, you see. The natural-looking curls look.
Some might cry out, “why in the world would you want to do that to your straight Asian hair?!” Simple. Most people want what they don’t have. Agree?
Well, I’ve tried perm and I’m never and I repeat,… More »
Michelle Phan’s Natural Looking Makeup Tutorial
Did you see how she just focused on eye makeup? Applying that liquid eyeliner and mascara did wonders to the look. The makeup merely made her look fresh and not overly made up. Very natural, indeed!
Remember the first tip — Cleanse, tone and moisturise!
Concealer application tip: Use the ring finger and apply the concealer lightly and in a rolling motion.
Rule of thumb for eyebrows: three shades lighter than your hair colour.
Let me know if you get around to applying… More »
Tea Tree Oil Cover Stick by The Body Shop
A concealer with tea tree oil and other ingredients to help cover and fight blemishes.
I’ve already mentioned this but let me say it again, I’ve been using The Body Shop’s Tea Tree Oil Cover Stick for over seven years now. I first discovered it mid 2000 when I was searching for a concealer to replace the old brand I was using. I was never the experimenting type but the promise of natural ingredients — note, Tea Tree Oil and organic… More »
Beauty @ NY Fashion Week: Lela Rose & Badgley Mischka
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Great tips for makeup hues on eyes and lips. As for the hairstyle tip, I like the idea of “roughing up” ponytails and braids. I wonder how that’ll look on me. I’ll probably give it a go one of these days…. More »
Bento Beauty Tip: Don’t Forget to Put on Mascara
The Makeup Advanced Volume Mascara by Shiseido
An essential for dramatic eyes. With an innovative, triangular, pyramid-shaped brush, this volumizing mascara gets down to the root and gives eyelashes maximum volume in a single coat. Exceptionally smooth and does not clump. Waterproof, sweat-proof, and oil-proof.
The world of beauty is all a-buzz about the whole Smoky Eyes makeup trend for Fall. And I love it. I do. But before you leave your vanity tables to go showing off your fabulous eyes to… More »
Bento Beauty Tip: Moisturise Pre-makeup
We go back to the basics when it comes to this bit. I’ve repeatedly talked about the importance of moisture in skin and one of the best times to apply it is right before you put on makeup. It’s a personal choice. Not all women practice it but I do. Think of it as your facial skin needing the same moisturising element of lotions as the skin of your elbows or knees. Actually, I see it as vital to put… More »
Beauty Bento Box Interviews Neva Kares of Leyende, Part 2
The second and last installment of the 2-part interview I did with Neva Kares, owner and founder of Leyende. This time around, we’re delving into Leyende products that work best beauty regimens and Asian beauty secrets, the simplicity of which will trigger a “Eureka!” moment or perhaps a sound kicking (of oneself) for not seeing the sense of it all on your own. LOL.
If you missed out on the first part, I recommend a read: Beauty Bento Box Interviews Neva… More »
The Body Shop Retractable Blusher Brush, A Quick Review
The Body Shop
Retractable Blusher Brush
A portable elegant, high-quality make-up brush, designed with just the right shape and proporations to apply The Body Shop make-up cheek, bronzing and shimmering powder products and sculpt cheekbones out of any face.
Ever since I entered into the world of beauty, when I started modeling and eventually became a freelance makeup artist, I was infatuated with the idea of finding the perfect brush. I’d hear about women using soft-bristled brushes for the very reason that the… More »
Bento Beauty Tip: Intensive Conditioning
Sunsilk Intensive Treatment
Damage Repair
It deeply nourishes and quickly repairs damaged hair and fortifies from within to make your hair strong and beautiful.
One of the things I’ve learned when I was in my second year in high school, twas the first time I’ve ever grew my hair past my shoulder — I let it grow a good 20 inches — was to keep it hydrated, moisturised or conditioned. I reckon since it was my first try, thinking I wasn’t doing anything… More »
Sparkle in Chocolate Shimmer Powder
Chocolate Shimmer Powder
Sparkle pretty with a hint of golden glow from Kimora’s Chocolate Shimmer Powder. This deliciously-scented beauty essential can be used on lips, eyes, cheeks, and decollete – anywhere you want extra sparkle.
I reckon I’ll be needing my Chocolate fix real soon, considering the stuff I’ve been writing about here at Beauty Bento Box. It’s positively sinful, you agree? Well, this time around, I’m going into the world of makeup and application techniques that I find truly useful…. More »
Lather Up With Chocolate, Mocha & Coffee
Turkish Mocha Exfoliating Soap
A rich scent of Turkish Mocha makes this soap not only alluring on your nose but also a great exfoliator and moisturizer for your skin! Packed with freshly ground coffee, honey and goat’s milk with a creamy soft lather, it is won’t disappoint any coffee lover or anyone who can appreciate the aroma of a fresh brewed exotic coffee.
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Castor Oil, Safflower Oil, Fresh ground coffee, Glycerin (kosher, of vegetable origin), Purified Water, Turkish… More »
