There's A New Sunscreen In Town!

Im not kidding, I think Im going to melt in this sweltering weather if I stay outdoors! I swear, this is the hottest summer I've had in my life! I am also bloated for drinking A LOT of cold water just to stay sane. Warm weather is my kyptonite (aside from pretty things ^_~), it makes me weak and helpless which explains my endless complaining. Okay, I just had to let that out :P Thank goodness for sunscreen and air conditioners!

Moving on, I was running low on my Neutrogena SPF50 body sunblock so I went out to get & try another sunscreen which is not as rich as Neutrogena's because its so hot and humid right now, plus Im usually indoors anyway, a lighter lotion with mid range SPF is just what I need. Believe me, there's A LOT of sunscreens available right now in all forms and sizes so it can get confusing; I was so tempted to get a spray on kind (hello laziness!), but held back to look for other promising products. Good call! Because I went inside The Face Shop and found this...

TFS Blooming White Rose SPF 30 PA++ Body Sunscreen

A body sunscreen that provides UVA & UVB protection for healthier skin.

the tube contains 170ml of product for Php 545 (approx. $12 US)

It's lightweight, fast absorbing, has adequate sun protection and it moisturizes making the skin smooth and soft to touch! 

it is made in Korea ^_^

It has a moderate white rose scent which gets lighter and more pleasant minutes after blending into your skin. 

I like this sunscreen, it leaves a light, clear and glowy finish, so plus points if you like that, rather than a thicker sunblock which leaves a heavy, sticky feeling and a white film coating on your skin making it look patchy which can get ugly. ;) You just might want to reapply often or get another sunscreen with higher SPF if planning to stay outdoors just to be safe. ;)

Preview April 2010 Scans

Fashion glossie Preview is on a roll, putting pretty ladies on their covers this year. For April, dancer/actress Maja Salvador poses in couture swimsuits for model/photographer Jo Ann Bitagcol's very first cover shoot.

I swear, she got waaaay hotter when she had her hair cut shorter. She looks so chic now compared to her previous look. oh and check out those killer skull heels from Kermit Tesoro! Filipino pride yo ;)

The beauty section features summer melt-resistant makeup:

its the time to sport colors far from serious browns and taupes! go for loud pinks and pretty purples!

The latest MAC Viva Glam campaign featuring Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga:

 

See the Viva Glam timeline on the right side? :)

spotted: The Beauty Blender sponge ;)

anti-aging products, Etude House goodies and beauty tools

A feature on Argan Oil and by products available locally:

All season travel essentials:

ooohhh...the MAC Lightful Ultra Charged Foundation makes an appearance! I like the cool colored compact!

Products to protect the skin from the harsh sun while making the face look flawless.

For lucky people in cooler (not freezing) climates:

A mag ad insert from local clothing brand Bayo and Johnson & Johnson's skin care:

I love the romantic feel of this collection! My kind of look :)

the model's makeup complements the clothes very well, soft and subtle colors to accentuate the shadows in her face...It works! :)

cover girl Maja working that wrap around maillot and the skull heels:

her facial expression is a little awkward, but it's still a beautiful photo.

Safari themed eye makeup featured with a Louis Vuitton scarf:

are you digging the no eyebrows look? erm, maybe for halloween.

Very cute swimsuit!

kneeling on those rocks must hurt big time. Can you say OUCH? hahaha! Oh the life of a model, this photo makes me thankful I'm not one. (As if!) harhar! I hope you enjoyed the scans! Have a great week ahead!

♡,

G 

A Sweet Change + Maquillage Eyes Creator 3D in BE763

Happy weekend dah-lins! As you might have noticed already, I've changed my blog background! :) I have been feeling under the weather recently so I thought of doing some changes to uplift my mood (yeah, because happiness is a choice sometimes! ^_~) I wanted something light colored, pleasant, sweet and cute so i chose this, it has the perfect dose of girly-ness, just what I need! :) 

I also have something to share with you, I got the limited edition Eyes Creator BE763 from Maquillage's Spring 2010 collection and I can't take my eyes off of it! (please forgive me for the terrible pun)  It's so pretty!

The palette comes in the large and sleek compact similar to the Face Creator compact, but this has a pearly/milky finish to it.

The labels on the plastic insert is always a good touch.

The ripples on the shadows and the shell + star prints on the cream base and gel liner are so cute, but will be wiped out when the palette is used. :(

swatches:

The smooth texture, silkiness and soft shades make it a really nice palette, color payoff is slightly sheer (even the liner color) but totally detectable and the combinations are perfect for a spring time light makeup look. For sparkles, there's quite a lot of shimmer on the gold shadow. I know I don't need another neutral/soft colored palette and the colors are very dupe-able but I just had to have it! Plus Maquillage never fails me when it comes to the quality of their products. If you are hunting for an eyeshadow palette with soft spring time shades, you might want to check this out. :)