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Archive for February 2008

February 20th, 2008

Beauty Bento Box Events Calendar

I almost forgot about this event, good thing someone reminded me yesterday. And then, earlier, I had to spend more than an hour looking for the damn invite. Weh. All this fuss for a “revelation”. It’s Sunsilk’s “(Beautiful Hair Now) Life Can’t Wait” Event that’ll be happening in Isla Ballroom of EDSA Plaza, Shangri-La Hotel, […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 1 comment

February 19th, 2008

Beauty Review: Volume Mascara, Sephora

Sephora
Volume Mascara
When I said that I needed a new mascara, I was serious. That’s why I grabbed the opportunity of reviewing the Volume Mascara from Sephora when Sophie offered it. But the thing is I didn’t really know what I had needed in one or if this mascara suited my lashes or if I would […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 2 comments

February 16th, 2008

This Week’s Reads in Splendicity

From the Splendicity community, comes this weeks best in beauty, fashion, and shopping. Enjoy!

BEAUTYA Touch of Blusher reports on the must-try look for spring 2008. 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic checks out Tarte’s Ready, Set, Glow kit, which is perfect for your tropical vacation!My Wardrobe Today gives honest reviews of some beauty products she has tried […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 0 comments

February 16th, 2008

Beauty Bento Box Events Calendar

Just a quick note that I’ll be at two beauty-related events today, ones I’ve told you guys about.
Beauty & Minerals Day at Gloria Jean’s Glorietta 3, 1 pm. A post-Valentine’s treat to all Mineral Makeup aficionados. I’m looking forward to learning a few more eye makeup application tricks and, of course, hanging out with beauty […]

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February 15th, 2008

Sulwhasoo Ginseng Concentrated Cream

Sulwhasoo
Ginseng Concentrated Cream
Ginseng-based herbal cream that treats the skin in depth.
I’ve encountered testimonials claiming that Korean beauty brand Sulwhasoo is an Asian beauty secret waiting to be discovered. It certainly caught my interest and I had wanted to know more about their products. I already told you guys about the Silan Color Pact and now […]

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February 15th, 2008

Sulwhasoo Silan Color Pact

Here’s another Korean beauty brand I’ve stumbled upon.
Sulwhasoo
Silan Color Pact
Finishing powder that illuminates complexion and lights up the face.
It has ingredients such as coral, jade powder, herbals including Jaeumdan, 6-year old ginseng, Sangchun powder, and natural colour homogenized extracts.
The aged ginseng is said to make the skin healthy and enriched.
The naturally mixed six-coloured powders […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 1 comment

February 14th, 2008

Vaseline Spokesmodel Sarah Michelle Gellar on The View

Told you about Sarah Michelle Gellar and Vaseline a while back, right? Here’s a short clip of her appearance on The View, where she talks about Vaseline’s campaign against skin cancer.

Via Style Crunch
Tags: Sarah-Michelle-Gellar, skin cancer, The View, Vaseline

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February 14th, 2008

Happy Hearts Day, Beauties!

Just wanted to wish you ladies a beautiful day today. It’s Valentine’s Day!
I hope we’re all blemish-free for our special plans. I stayed at home, had a simple dinner and tv time with my guy. But tomorrow’s the “date” day so, I’m still counting on my skin to cooperate.
Anyway, hope you’re day will be filled […]

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February 10th, 2008

Are Japanese Beauty Products Better Than Korean?

Just another thought coursing through my head over the weekend. Yea, we do have to take a closer look.
“…keep in mind that korean [sic] products have A LOT of chemical additives. Also, many products have special “whitening agents”, since the vast majority of Korean women want to have whiter skin, like foreigners. I have no […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 5 comments

February 10th, 2008

Koreans Go Visual

Personally, I’m not really into the level of detail and edginess of the make-up setup shown in the following video. Yet video make-up tutorials could be a great step in letting people know the various beauty approaches that are surely out there.

Do you know of any other video make-up tutorials which makes use of Asian […]

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