Frist Makeup Review: Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit

Hey ya! It's been raining non-stop for a couple of days now. No thanks to Typhoon Maring! 

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Just want to share a non-sense convo of me and Ches last Sunday..

Me: Grabe lakas ng ulan!
Ches: Oo nga e. May bagyo diba? Yung Labuyo..
Me: Hon, antagal nang nakaalis ni Labuyo, nung isang araw pa! May bago na yata..
Ches: Ay ganun ba? Ano na ba?.. Uhm, M... Maanghang! Bagyong Maanghang!
Me: POKER FACE!

Hahaha!
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Anyway, this post is actually my first ever makeup review! Lately, I've been into makeup blogs, makeup tutorials, etc. I admit that I'm a late bloomer, so when I started getting hooked over makeups.. Gaaaahhh! I can't stop!

Etude House BB Cream Cotton Fit.

Last Sunday, I went to SM Cubao to look for a good BB Cream. I've been using Maybelline Clear Smooth 8-in-1 Skin Transformer BB Cream for quite some time now and I love that it provides medium to full coverage plus it's not heavy to wear. The only issue I had was it's dewy texture which means it's not advisable for someone who has combination to oily skin like me. Every time I use it, I am required to put some powder every now and then, or else.......

Maybelline Clear Smooth 8-in-1 Skin Transformer BB Cream

So, while I'm strolling around, I went to Etude's stall to check their BB Cream. I've read some good news about their BB Cream and I told myself, "Why not give it a try?".

I saw that they have 2 types of BB Cream namely Bright Fit and Cotton Fit. I asked the SA what's the difference between the 2 and she said that Cotton Fit has a matte finish. After hearing the magic word "matte", I tried it immediately on my skin and I loved it!

Their Cotton Fit BB Cream has 3 shades which are N02 Light Beige, W13 Natural Beige and W24 Honey Beige. I get the Natural Beige as it matches my skin tone well.

I tried the BB cream as soon as I got home and it didn't disappoint me. It provides light to medium coverage depending on your application and it feels so light and fresh to wear. Another thing that I like is my skin doesn't get as oily as compared to those times when I used Maybelline BB Cream. I don't feel like I have to put powder every now and then! It's really PERFECT for my skin!

Etude House's Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit

FINAL WORDS:
For a price of Php 798.00, I find this BB Cream a good value for money. A 60g cream will probably last for many months to me. I also love the fact that it comes in a pump tube which means no messy excretions leakage. I highly recommend this to those who want a BB cream with powdery matte finish and who have oily and sensitive skin.

So, share with me your thoughts! =)

Bantayan Island, Cebu Escapade!

Disclaimer: This post has been long overdue. The trip happened waaaaaay back February (apologies for my lack of time + katamaran.. hehehe!)

Sometime last year, I booked a flight to Cebu. Ches and I decided to go with his family and his brother's girlfriends. After I booked the flight, the first thing that came to my mind was, "San kami pupunta?".

The whole gang..

I know Cebu has a lot to offer at sa sobrang dami, it would be impossible na malibot in 4 days and 3 nights. Many thanks to numerous travel blogs nowadays, I discovered one of the best beaches in Cebu - Bantayan.

Before we went to Bantayan, we decided to stay in Cebu City. I found a cheap accommodation with the help of my travel buddy, TripAdvisor.

Sugbutel is located 2 blocks away from SM City Cebu. Their rates per person per night for their hostel accommodation ranges from Php 250 - 600. Why that cheap? Because instead of the typical hotel rooms, their rooms have bunk beds (tulad sa barko). Since we're a group of 9, we took their first class accommodation. Our room has 4 bunk beds tapos nag request na lang ng extra matress.

Those lovely portraits at their lobby!

We paid Php 350 each for upper beds and Php 400 for lower beds. Their rooms are all air-conditioned with free WiFi + they will provide fitted sheets, blankets and towels. I highly recommend this hotel for someone na naghahanap lang ng decent place to sleep just like us. ^_^

Bunk beds at Sugbutel

The next day, we headed to North Bus Terminal where we will ride the bus bound to Hagnaya Port (the jump off point going to Bantayan).

Isa lang ang alam kong aircon bus na bumabyahe from Cebu to Hagnaya which is Ceres. Travel time is approximately 3 hours and fare is around Php 150.

Free WiFi on board. Necessity na talaga ang WiFi ngayon ^_^

Pag dating sa Hangnaya port, kailangang sumakay ng ferry to Bantayan Island. Travel time is around 45 mins and fare is around Php 150.

Tip: Catch the early bus trip from Cebu. Check Google for bus and ferry schedules. It will save you a lot of time.

When we reached Sta. Fe port (Bantayan) our service was already waiting for us. Anika Resort provides free shuttle service from Sta. Fe to resort and v.v.

Our sundo..

Upon arrival, we were welcomed by the friendly staff of Anika resort. Check-in was a breeze! They gave us our welcome refreshments and assisted us to our rooms. Pag pasok pa lang, you will be stunned by the amazing view!!!
 

Ang napakagandang view na bubungad sayo..

I was so excited that I can't wait to see the shore..
 

I'm inlove!

We stayed at Anika for 3 days and 2 nights. For as low as Php 1,500 per night (courtyard rooms), you will be able to enjoy this wonderful and serene place. All rooms are air-conditioned with hot and cold shower, cable TV and the most thing that I liked, it has a veranda! Ang saya! ^_^

We booked 3 courtyard rooms and 1 garden view room. The 3 courtyard rooms are adjacent with each other. If you'll notice, there's a passage way between each verndas which is good in our case. Parang magkakapitbahay lang! ^_^

Aside from the crystal clear water, the awesome view and the lovely rooms, the other thing that I love about Anika is their food. Yes, it's a little bit pricey (which I already expected) but for me it's sulit! (Sulit = nakakabusog + masarap!)

Daing na pusit SILOG ^_^

Danggitsilog

Kinilaw (must try)

Pakbet (highly recommended)

 And of course, this trip was memorable because of the people that I'm with!

                                 

Bantayan is definitely my kind of beach. Not crowded +  no night parties. A perfect place to read a book, relax and enjoy the nature!

'Til next time Bantayan! ^_^

Thank you 2012, let's rock n roll 2013!

Okay, I know this post has been long overdue. It sat on my draft for 3 months, but as the saying goes - 'It's better late, than never!' Haha!

Here it goes...

The year 2012 has been good to me. God poured me with much blessings that sometimes it felt so good to be true. I realized that there were really lots of things that we need to be thankful for. To wrap up my 2012, here are the highlights for the great year that was.

JANUARY

It's Chester and I's birthday month. Last year, I organized a surprise birthday dinner with his whole family.

FEBRUARY

My first out of town trip without my family. This time I was with Chester and his brothers and their girlfriends! 

MARCH

I resigned from my previous job and got hired by a known financial institution in the world. Trainings, manuals, new friends!

APRIL

End of training. Say goodbye to petiks mode!

MAY

JUNE

Can't think of anything so I guess reading Fifty Shades of Grey will do? LOL

JULY 

AUGUST

Driving lessons at it's best! Sakit sa braso!

SEPTEMBER

Chester and I celebrated 9/15 at Tagaytay. We ate at Antonio's Grill and I tell you, their Ensalada is a must try!

OCTOBER

Vikings opened their branch in SM Marikina and they had a promo that birthday celebrators for the month of October is free of charge as long as accompanied by one (1) full paying adult. It's Nica (Ches' sister) and Ara's (their cousin) birthday so we decided to treat them.

NOVEMBER

Bought my baby (a Canon 550D) and used it on Ate Leah's wedding! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE is in the air :)

DECEMBER 

A LOT of celebrations! Happy month! :)

That's it! Hope you had a wonderful 2012 as well..