The goal is to wake up every morning with a clear, fresh, and happy face, ready for another long day ahead.
So far, so good.
I have been using the Safeguard Derma Sense line for Acne-Prone Skin for more than two weeks now, and this is a more comprehensive review of the Facial Cleanser.
The new Safeguard Derma Sense line for Acne-Prone Skin is specially formulated to help fight the four major causes of acne breakouts: excess sebum, blocked pores, bacteria overgrowth, and inflammation—for clearer skin in eight weeks. It is dermatologically tested and helps provide noticeable acne reduction in 89% of people, helps remove acne-causing germs and excess oil, and refreshes with a Eucalyptus-infused formula. The most important thing to remember is that Derma Sense doesn’t just fix the problem; it goes to the root of the problem by getting rid of the germs.
Aside from the occasional zit or two that makes their presence felt whenever Aunt Flo comes to visit (which is, like, now – thus those two little bumps near my left eyebrow), I generally have clear skin and rarely break out. I have combination skin and find the need to blot my T-Zone every couple of hours but other than that, I’m good with the skin type I was given. Nevertheless, I still found good use for the Safeguard Derma Sense for Acne-Prone Skin in removing excess oil and reducing my blackheads.
It doesn’t lather as much as other regular facial washes do, but it does leave my skin feeling and looking clean and fresh. I like the cool after-feel, too!
Try the Safeguard Derma Sense for Acne-Prone Skin line if you have already tried a lot of other products but found none that helped significantly. Who knows, this household classic (because who doesn’t remember growing up with Safeguard bars of soap as regular fixture in the household?) might just be the answer you’re looking for. If you don’t have acne, might as well try it tonight, yes? Summer is supposed to have officially ended already but the heat is still as intense as ever and excessive heat almost always comes with excessive sebum. Prevention is better than cure, y’all.
I get up about five to ten minutes late almost every day so I never have the time to do even just my quick 5-minute makeup look. What I do is I just slap on some sunblock and off I go. Yes, I walk around Makati with a bare face every morning. It’s not exactly a “brave” act, when you really think about it, but in a superficial level of thinking that *is* already a big deal. Oh well, I don’t mind. My clear, fresh, and happy face is always ready for another long day ahead. ;)
Connect with Safeguard Derma Sense on Facebook and on their official website for more information. You may also check out Aryanna Epperson's Safeguard Derma Sense video here.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own. Check my blog’s complete Disclosure Policy here.
So far, so good.
I have been using the Safeguard Derma Sense line for Acne-Prone Skin for more than two weeks now, and this is a more comprehensive review of the Facial Cleanser.
The new Safeguard Derma Sense line for Acne-Prone Skin is specially formulated to help fight the four major causes of acne breakouts: excess sebum, blocked pores, bacteria overgrowth, and inflammation—for clearer skin in eight weeks. It is dermatologically tested and helps provide noticeable acne reduction in 89% of people, helps remove acne-causing germs and excess oil, and refreshes with a Eucalyptus-infused formula. The most important thing to remember is that Derma Sense doesn’t just fix the problem; it goes to the root of the problem by getting rid of the germs.
Aside from the occasional zit or two that makes their presence felt whenever Aunt Flo comes to visit (which is, like, now – thus those two little bumps near my left eyebrow), I generally have clear skin and rarely break out. I have combination skin and find the need to blot my T-Zone every couple of hours but other than that, I’m good with the skin type I was given. Nevertheless, I still found good use for the Safeguard Derma Sense for Acne-Prone Skin in removing excess oil and reducing my blackheads.
It doesn’t lather as much as other regular facial washes do, but it does leave my skin feeling and looking clean and fresh. I like the cool after-feel, too!
Try the Safeguard Derma Sense for Acne-Prone Skin line if you have already tried a lot of other products but found none that helped significantly. Who knows, this household classic (because who doesn’t remember growing up with Safeguard bars of soap as regular fixture in the household?) might just be the answer you’re looking for. If you don’t have acne, might as well try it tonight, yes? Summer is supposed to have officially ended already but the heat is still as intense as ever and excessive heat almost always comes with excessive sebum. Prevention is better than cure, y’all.
I get up about five to ten minutes late almost every day so I never have the time to do even just my quick 5-minute makeup look. What I do is I just slap on some sunblock and off I go. Yes, I walk around Makati with a bare face every morning. It’s not exactly a “brave” act, when you really think about it, but in a superficial level of thinking that *is* already a big deal. Oh well, I don’t mind. My clear, fresh, and happy face is always ready for another long day ahead. ;)
Connect with Safeguard Derma Sense on Facebook and on their official website for more information. You may also check out Aryanna Epperson's Safeguard Derma Sense video here.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own. Check my blog’s complete Disclosure Policy here.
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CURRENTLY Vol. 26
READING
Alternative Alamat. I am the newest addition to the #StrangeLit: Paranormal/ Paranormal Romance/ Urban Fantasy workshop sponsored by Buqo and I am equal parts excited and scared and thrilled and anxious!
WRITING
An outline of my #StrangeLit story in my head. I've always loved stories that has a bit of strange magic in it, most notable of which are Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's Good Omens, Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, and Robin Sloan's Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. My fingers are tingling. Expect a story about malevolent wish-granters and wishes gone wrong from me, folks!
LISTENING TO
The angry howl of the rain coupled with a generous serving of thunder and lightning. I am so glad to be home.
WEARING
My favorite pair of PJs that I wear when I want to feel better.
THINKING
Of the things I'm trying not to think about. I am losing this battle.
FEELING
Tired because of work, sad because of all the things that happened today, happy because I finally got a case for my new work phone, and excited for the new plot brewing in my head.
LOVING
Aside from my new yellow case for my new work phone? My new work pen and new stash of Post-Its. I have learned to take pleasure in the littlest things.
WANTING
A weekend away from the city. Star-watching by the beach would be perfect.
NEEDING
To budget my money to make said weekend away from the city a reality.
WISHING
Someone would be kind enough to get me a Grand Romantic CD! Read this for context. (Still the same from last week's Currently!)
Oh, I just made up with my guy. All is well in the world again.
Can you believe it's almost *gasp* July?? Gosh! Have a great week/ month ahead, my friends! ♥
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| Robert De Niro dropping some harsh truth bombs while presenting the Best Screenplay nominees at the 86th Academy Awards |
I consider finishing my short story Once Upon a Sticky Note and putting it out there one of my biggest, bravest, and scariest accomplishments so far. The idea of baring myself and opening my work to critique and/ or ridicule is enough to make me want to walk inside the closet and not stop until I reach Narnia, but in the name of all that is good and holy I WENT AHEAD AND DID IT.
Naturally, I thought the next step would be to dare more. Armed with the knowledge that I finished 6,402 words by clocking in three to five hours a night for four nights and pretty confident that I have a solid continuation for Nate and Tanya's story, I signed up for Spark NA. Even though I was forever the buzzer-beater, I was pretty okay with the Activities, but as per usual, I hemmed and hawed and procrastinated during the entire process.
I couldn't even understand what was wrong. With the deadline looming closer and closer, I expected my creative juices to come and save me from this can't-put-feelings-into-words predicament, but NO. The magic just wasn't happening. I seriously doubted myself and my abilities. What if I'm just okay with short stories? What if I really can't do novellas? What if I just got lucky with the first one and now I won't be able to replicate that luck? What if I'm really not good enough? With only a couple of weeks left, I breathed deeply, brushed my shoulders, and decided to scrap what I have and start from the top.
It didn't work out.
Even before we all started, Mina said the most important thing to remember is to be brave. I guess admitting defeat in front of my laptop and accepting that I wouldn't be able to do it this time is a way of displaying bravery? That even though it will be just a tad delayed, promising Nate and Tanya that I would finish their story is still a way of shrugging it off and showing courage?
I suppose I could suppose all I want, but unless I come up with a 20,000-word story then all of it would have been for naught. Still, I learned A LOT and I promise to still work on this story. Just not now.
Maybe because, for the first time in a long time, this happened:
Yes. For the first time in a long time, I don't need to turn to fiction as a means of escapism. Finally, reality feels better than any sweet scenario my fingers and keyboard or pen and paper can conjure. This turn of events is not to be blamed, of course, but I'm just saying that at the moment I guess I prefer spending time with a real, living, breathing person over fictional characters. Sorry, Nat and Tan. Let me adjust to these new developments, and I'm sure I'll see you again. Patience, my friends. ♡
I couldn't even understand what was wrong. With the deadline looming closer and closer, I expected my creative juices to come and save me from this can't-put-feelings-into-words predicament, but NO. The magic just wasn't happening. I seriously doubted myself and my abilities. What if I'm just okay with short stories? What if I really can't do novellas? What if I just got lucky with the first one and now I won't be able to replicate that luck? What if I'm really not good enough? With only a couple of weeks left, I breathed deeply, brushed my shoulders, and decided to scrap what I have and start from the top.
It didn't work out.
Even before we all started, Mina said the most important thing to remember is to be brave. I guess admitting defeat in front of my laptop and accepting that I wouldn't be able to do it this time is a way of displaying bravery? That even though it will be just a tad delayed, promising Nate and Tanya that I would finish their story is still a way of shrugging it off and showing courage?
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| The supposed Chapter 1 of my Spark NA story |
Maybe because, for the first time in a long time, this happened:
Yes. For the first time in a long time, I don't need to turn to fiction as a means of escapism. Finally, reality feels better than any sweet scenario my fingers and keyboard or pen and paper can conjure. This turn of events is not to be blamed, of course, but I'm just saying that at the moment I guess I prefer spending time with a real, living, breathing person over fictional characters. Sorry, Nat and Tan. Let me adjust to these new developments, and I'm sure I'll see you again. Patience, my friends. ♡
I skipped work today because I've been feeling sick since Sunday morning. I feel weak, but not too weak to stay in bed the whole day so I was able to catch up on work emails also. I know I always say work is crazy-busy but it has gotten a lot crazier lately in light of my recent promotion and transitions in the office. Still, I am doing my best to keep up. Please wish me luck. (◡‿◡✿)
READING
Essays in Love by Alain de Botton and enjoying it so far.
WRITING
Things I am grateful for in my Gratitude Journal. ❤
LISTENING TO
The Grand Romantic album by Nate Ruess. I think I'm going to listen to this for the rest of my life. Today's favorite is Harsh Light, but I don't know, it might be another song again tomorrow.
SMELLING
My The Body Shop Body Butter in Vineyard Peach. The weather has been extra forgiving lately so out came my body butters again.
WEARING
My favorite pair of PJs that I wear when I want to feel better.
THINKING
Of all the things I want to eat but can't because I just had my braces adjusted and it hurts so much. I feel like I'm just paying my orthodontist to torture me, eep.
FEELING
Tired, still. I think I need a long break from work and all forms of social media.
LOVING
This feeling. (Not the one where I complain about being tired, LOL.)
WANTING
At least a weekend away from the city, maybe.
NEEDING
To finish my endless list of to-dos.
WISHING
Someone would be kind enough to get me a Grand Romantic CD! Read this for context.
We have two work events this week! Yay? Yay! Have a great week ahead, you!
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CURRENTLY Vol. 25
READING
Essays in Love by Alain de Botton and enjoying it so far.
WRITING
Things I am grateful for in my Gratitude Journal. ❤
LISTENING TO
The Grand Romantic album by Nate Ruess. I think I'm going to listen to this for the rest of my life. Today's favorite is Harsh Light, but I don't know, it might be another song again tomorrow.
SMELLING
My The Body Shop Body Butter in Vineyard Peach. The weather has been extra forgiving lately so out came my body butters again.
WEARING
My favorite pair of PJs that I wear when I want to feel better.
THINKING
Of all the things I want to eat but can't because I just had my braces adjusted and it hurts so much. I feel like I'm just paying my orthodontist to torture me, eep.
FEELING
Tired, still. I think I need a long break from work and all forms of social media.
LOVING
This feeling. (Not the one where I complain about being tired, LOL.)
WANTING
At least a weekend away from the city, maybe.
NEEDING
To finish my endless list of to-dos.
WISHING
Someone would be kind enough to get me a Grand Romantic CD! Read this for context.
We have two work events this week! Yay? Yay! Have a great week ahead, you!
I'd like to think that when it comes to my finances, I've grown a little bit more mature in that I don't succumb to impulse buys as much as I did before. I've gotten better at discerning WANTS from NEEDS and although I still slip every once in a while (Hello, new NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in La Paz that I got last month, you're so pretty), this has happened a lot rarer than usual. Suddenly, it seems I no longer have the EQ of a pillow.
It's all a different ballgame when it comes to Nate Ruess, though.
You may remember him as the guy whose voice and looks and all-over human being-ness I have waxed lyrical about on this blog for a frequency almost equaling that of How I Met Your Mother's. On my 27th birthday, I dreamt that he and Pink went to my house to sing for me. After Pink left, Nate stayed so we can make-out. BEST. DREAM. EVER. My I Love board on Pinterest is meant to house photos of artists, singers, and actors I am a fan of, but now his mug is all over it. When we became almost millionaires, I thought of buying him and his affection but figured I should just hire Fun. to hold a private concert for me and my friends. Since I would be acting as his host here in Manila, he couldn't help but fall in love with me and my winning personality so then he would have no other choice but to marry me. Hah. BEST. DAYDREAM. EVER.
I haven't bought legit music in a while but I made sure to purchase Nothing Without Love when it came out. When he announced he was going to release an album, I couldn't contain my excitement and prayed to the music and fangirl gods that he visits Manila for a tour soon.
I was conflicted when pre-orders for the album opened. The first 900 people to pre-order would get an autographed copy and of course I was sure I NEED it in my life, but I was eager to have one the soonest time possible and ordering from the US is sure to take a lot longer than just popping to the nearest record store to get myself a copy.
I hemmed and hawed for almost two hours (that felt like an eternity because every second I let pass, I also let my chance to be one of the first 900 peeps to order become slimmer). In the end, my desire to hold an autographed Nate Ruess CD in my hands won.
YES! Order number 607, baby!
I send and receive an average of 50 emails per day. The email I received about two weeks later made me the saddest.
I don't really know what happened since I was even able to use my card for another big-ticket transaction after, and at the time I didn't have the sense to call my bank to ask why this authorization got declined. One possibility glared at me: there is no way I can still be part of the first 900 to pre-order if I repeat my transaction. My chance has passed. Woe is me.
THERE'S STILL HOPE! I thought. The release date was approaching and although my copy wouldn't have Nate's signature, having a physical copy is still better than having none, right? Well, I guess I'm the most unfortunate Ruess fan in the world because hello, hello, I COULDN'T FIND THE GRAND ROMANTIC CD HERE! I've searched the three biggest record stores in the country and I haven't had luck so far. Sad Krissy is sad.
Which leads me to the next thing I can do as a Nate fan.
I bought the album off iTunes, but I still WANT/ NEED the physical copy so I can hold the album sleeve in my hand so please please please PLEASE if you are are reading this and you are located anywhere in the world with access to a Grand Romantic CD please please please PLEASE let me know so I can send you money to buy me one, huhu. Thank you!
Meanwhile, listening to this album for the rest of my life.
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I haven't bought legit music in a while but I made sure to purchase Nothing Without Love when it came out. When he announced he was going to release an album, I couldn't contain my excitement and prayed to the music and fangirl gods that he visits Manila for a tour soon.
I was conflicted when pre-orders for the album opened. The first 900 people to pre-order would get an autographed copy and of course I was sure I NEED it in my life, but I was eager to have one the soonest time possible and ordering from the US is sure to take a lot longer than just popping to the nearest record store to get myself a copy.
I hemmed and hawed for almost two hours (that felt like an eternity because every second I let pass, I also let my chance to be one of the first 900 peeps to order become slimmer). In the end, my desire to hold an autographed Nate Ruess CD in my hands won.
YES! Order number 607, baby!
I send and receive an average of 50 emails per day. The email I received about two weeks later made me the saddest.
I don't really know what happened since I was even able to use my card for another big-ticket transaction after, and at the time I didn't have the sense to call my bank to ask why this authorization got declined. One possibility glared at me: there is no way I can still be part of the first 900 to pre-order if I repeat my transaction. My chance has passed. Woe is me.
THERE'S STILL HOPE! I thought. The release date was approaching and although my copy wouldn't have Nate's signature, having a physical copy is still better than having none, right? Well, I guess I'm the most unfortunate Ruess fan in the world because hello, hello, I COULDN'T FIND THE GRAND ROMANTIC CD HERE! I've searched the three biggest record stores in the country and I haven't had luck so far. Sad Krissy is sad.
Which leads me to the next thing I can do as a Nate fan.
I bought the album off iTunes, but I still WANT/ NEED the physical copy so I can hold the album sleeve in my hand so please please please PLEASE if you are are reading this and you are located anywhere in the world with access to a Grand Romantic CD please please please PLEASE let me know so I can send you money to buy me one, huhu. Thank you!
Meanwhile, listening to this album for the rest of my life.
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What could be better than receiving fragrant and pretty roses? Receiving fragrant and pretty roses that come with almost a dozen lipsticks! ❤️
This new collection offers blooming pastels, flirtatious pinks, fierce reds, and irresistible mauves that ensure lips that are never dull, washed out, or shy because of the new Color Bloom Technology infused in every lipstick.
Are you excited to see swatches of all eleven Rebel Bouquet shades? Of course you are! I kept the rest of my face makeup-free here.
You must be asking yourself why they skipped a number and didn't have REB11. I'm also wondering the same. What did 11 ever do to be snubbed like this? LOL. I also wish they have prettier lipstick names than just bullet numbers, but so far that's my only complaint (if you can even call it that, heh.) Not one of the shades washed me out and staying power is great at about three hours. They're also moisturizing and non-drying! The colors fade evenly and I did not experience bleeding even without a lip liner. Even though a couple of shades either did not glide on as easily as the others or didn't look too unique, this is still a pretty strong collection and I am glad of their addition to my train case.
There are no duds in this collection and at P299 a pop, it's fairly affordable to collect them all. But if you must get only one or two shades because you need to control your shopping sprees (like I do), make it any one among REB06, REB07, and REB08. Or, I don't know, you decide which ones you like. You're grownups, I'm not going to tell you how to live your life. (^_~)
The new Maybelline Color Sensational Rebel Bouquet collection is exclusively imported and distributed by Maybelline New York and these lipsticks are already available nationwide in all Maybelline counters nationwide. For more information about Maybelline, please visit Maybelline's Facebook page.
Disclosure: The products have been sent to me for review but I was not required nor compensated to write this post. Read my blog's complete Disclosure Policy here.
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| Receiving this was such a treat! Who needs romance when you've got lipsticks and roses? JK I still need/ want romance! |
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| He loves me, he loves me not |
Rebel Bouquet, the newest collection from the Maybelline Color Sensational lipstick line, is the perfect juxtaposition of downright fierce and irresistibly flirtatious. A burst of rebellious colors with more than enough blooming shades to choose from, these bright and dainty shades take the spotlight with a perfectly wearable trend for lips that scream floral rebellion. Now that is my kind of rebellion.
“From catwalk to sidewalk, Maybelline New York in the Philippines has always been about bringing the New York fearless trend forecasts closer to every Filipina, especially when it comes to makeup looks that make a statement,” shared Maia Ang, Product Manager of Maybelline New York. “Lips blossom with attitude as pastels from our Color Sensational Rebel Bouquet go bold and rebellious with the new Color Bloom Technology for super-saturated pigments that give these fresh-picked pastels a bright kick.”
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| Colors so pretty they make me go heart eyes emoji times three! |
Are you excited to see swatches of all eleven Rebel Bouquet shades? Of course you are! I kept the rest of my face makeup-free here.
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| REB01 is a true red on the tube but applies red-orange on my lips. It has gold micro-shimmers that give it a subtle sparkle. I don't have anything quite like it on my [somewhat expansive] lipstick arsenal yet. |
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| REB02 is a fun pink but I don't think it's a very unique color. It also didn't glide as easily on my lips as the other lipsticks in this line did. |
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| REB03 is a soft bubblegum pink that worked even on my warm skin tone. I liked this. |
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| REB04 is a pretty watermelon pink. I liked this but I think it's too loud for me, and that's a pretty strong statement coming from someone who considers MAC Girl About Town as her ultimate favorite lipstick shade, heh. |
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| REB05 is a luscious orange that I also liked. Get this if you don't have an orange lipstick in your boudoir yet. |
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| REB06 is such a gorgeous nude!! And it doesn't wash me out!! This works as a great MLBB shade - my favorite so far. |
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| WHOOPS I spoke too soon! THIS, THE REB07 IS MY FAVORITE! It's a rosy mauve that looks pretty on any skin tone. Perfect for first dates; also great for when you go meet the parents. It's such a beautiful color. |
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| REB08 rounds up my list of three favorites in this collection. It's a pretty soft petal pink that looks dainty but not boring. |
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| REB09 is a hot pink that is great to have in any makeup kit, if you don't have it yet. This one is pretty loud so it's best to keep the rest of your face free from color except for a thin line of eyeliner maybe. |
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| REB10 is a pretty pink-purple shade that Kira guessed would be my favorite. Be it some other day she may be right since I do love my bold lippies, but I guess the pull on me of the rosy mauves and nudes from this collection is much stronger. |
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| REB12 is an orange red that applies more matte than the L'Oreal Color Riche Orange Power. |
There are no duds in this collection and at P299 a pop, it's fairly affordable to collect them all. But if you must get only one or two shades because you need to control your shopping sprees (like I do), make it any one among REB06, REB07, and REB08. Or, I don't know, you decide which ones you like. You're grownups, I'm not going to tell you how to live your life. (^_~)
The new Maybelline Color Sensational Rebel Bouquet collection is exclusively imported and distributed by Maybelline New York and these lipsticks are already available nationwide in all Maybelline counters nationwide. For more information about Maybelline, please visit Maybelline's Facebook page.
Disclosure: The products have been sent to me for review but I was not required nor compensated to write this post. Read my blog's complete Disclosure Policy here.
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