I have declared multiple times that Centella asiatica one of my most favorite skincare ingredients. My love for it began with the use of a moisturizer that has it as a main ingredient. With just a month of continuous use, I noticed my skin got better with it - it looked and felt hydrated and moisturized and the tone evened out. My dry skin loved it so much that, unco…
Read moreSunflower oil is rich with powerful compounds, such as Vitamin E and linoleic acid, that are great for hydration, cell regeneration and wound healing. This is basically the reason why it is one of the widely used botanical oil in skincare. A few years back, I got to try sunflower oil, in its pure, organic oil form, as a pre-moisturizer serum. I remember myself liking…
Read moreAt one point in my life, I've once believed that expensive products are way, way better. After all, higher price point entails better ingredients, well thought of packaging, more accurate testing and research - right? But through countless products testing and doing my own researches, I found out and proved that it is not always the case. Yes, they may be good bu…
Read moreIt was last year when I realized that I really have to level up my skincare game. My then routine was okay but a point came when I knew it was time to take those extra steps. After all, I am not getting any younger and with that, I take the full responsibility to ensure that I age well -- in all aspects. For me, taking those extra steps meant going to the clinic to s…
Read moreBack to back Foreo products review? Why not? Honestly, I haven't had a chance to try new products, experiment on makeup looks, and just sit to blog. The blogging mojo still has not kicked in that strong. My workload, also, has been extremely heavy lately. I am not complaining though, as I feel so blessed to have all of these on my plate. Nevertheless, I will stil…
Read moreYes, back to back Finessa Bride posts! We are left with 5 weeks to prepare for the big day and we cannot help but to scramble everything in our tight schedule. A few weeks from now, my dad, who has been in the US for more than 14 years, will be here so just imagine how tighter everything will turn out to be. Though as of the moment I am still on my feet and very muc…
Read moreMost of the people I know, myself included, can keep up just a few products on the face. We are up and going with just moisturizer, sunblock, brow definition and lip color. But we have to admit that there will be times our skin calls for coverage. Times we have to hide those skin blemishes and conceal imperfections. Though an obvious response, we just cannot afford …
Read moreWedding day beauty should not only begin on the day of the wedding. Weeks, or months, before the big day, I started changing a bit in my usual to ensure my bridal best. I am slowly cutting out the junk in my diet though I just cannot complete say no to milk teas and some chips here and there. I am adding up more fiber-rich food and more water for youthful-looking sk…
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