My cousin Reuben got married last Sunday and I was honored to be one of the bridesmaids ♡ From the get-go I decided I will do my own makeup but because unfortunate things happen at unfortunate times, I suffered the worst breakout in my 33 years of existence two days before the event. I was anxious and stressed, mostly because of course I wanted to look my best for this special occasion. I took two products from the newest kit I got from Althea Korea as an Althea Angel, crossed my fingers, and hoped for the best.

My Althea Angel kit filled with A'bloom products!

I am not kidding. The A'bloom Brightening Lemon Lime Mask and A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster are LIFESAVERS!

Additionally, I'd like to say that I am a sucker for great packaging and oh my, the packaging of these products are too cute for my life! I wanted to just keep them forever but since they're really adorable AND affordable, I guess I have valid reason to hoard!

As mentioned, the A'bloom Brightening Lemon Lime Mask and A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster helped me deal with my breakout. Well, they weren't entirely gone but the improvements on my skin were visibly noticeable.


Simply The Zest

• This brightening mask clarifies and brighten dull skin to unveil the natural glow from within.
• The double dose of Vitamin C from lemon and lime extracts banishes dark spots and green tea boosts brightening while calming skin.

Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
I am not big on masks, to be honest. Well, I like them for self-care days and all, and I cannot deny that relaxing with a book and a mask on is very indulgent, but sometimes it feels too tedious for something whose effects are not really for long-term. Slapping on the Brightening Lemon Lime Mask was very enjoyable for me though because I LOVED the smell. My skin also looked brighter even after washing my face the next day! I also believe the serum helped in calming my skin down and lessening the redness.



Blackhead out without the ouch

• No pain blackhead and whitehead removal with Natural BHA Stick
• Gentle and non-irritating formula treats and prevents new ones from forming

Key ingredient: Natural BHA (White Willow Bark Extract 5,000ppm)

Dessert anyone?

• Irresistibly sweet and versatile puff to use dry or wet
• Extra large size ensures quick and even application

Key ingredient: High density latex free foam


That’s Just Peachy

• This anti-blemish mask purifies and soothes irritated and sensitive skin.
• Infused with peach extracts and tea tree oil to regulate oil, balance moisture and purify for soft smooth skin.

Key ingredients: Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract



Keep calm and stay hydrated

• This mask that packs a punch of hydration and moisturization for waterful skin that lasts
• A delicious drink for skin with watermelon extract and added lavender to calm the senses

Key ingredients: Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract



The Superfood that is Super-good

• This mask is rich in antioxidants to nourish and protect skin from harmful environmental factors and prevent wrinkles
• Infused with avocado extracts and hibiscus for soft supple skin that glows

Key ingredients: Adenosine, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Dessert anyone?

• A pack of three irresistibly sweet and versatile puffs to use dry or wet
• Multi-angle puffs that blend easily for perfect detailed application

Key ingredient High density latex free foam

I am excited to use these with my cream blushes, eye shadows, and cushions!

All in all I am very pleased with Althea's newest offerings, and I can't wait to Add these products (especially the masks!) to Cart so I can also make my friends use them! 

I recently turned 33, and because my favorite person to spoil is myself, I got myself a Sizzix Big Shot as birthday gift!

I am pleased as punch with this gift, I am not even going to talk about how many hours I spent obsessing over whether I should get this or the Cricut Cuttlebug or the super pretty pink-colored limited edition Sizzix Big Shot Plus.

I spent a long time looking for blog reviews about the Sizzix Big Shot but couldn't find any locally, so if there's anyone from the Philippines who is looking for a Sizzix Sister, here ya go. :) 

As the box says, the Sizzix Big Shot is a manual shape-cutting and embossing machine. Yay! Another hobby to dip my hands into! Well, I've actually liked scrapbooking and cardmaking, but this takes these to another level. Perfect shapes and cut-outs, y'all!

To be honest though I tried to prolong using this as much as I could because, I don't know, what if I end up not liking it and it'll be another waste of money and time and effort? I was better off doing all these fancy craft projects in my head, but the metal cutting dies I ordered were calling to me.

Eventually I just gave in and opened the box. Thank heavens for Holy Week break.


Assembling was pretty straightforward. I just had to install the handle and I was good to go.


The package includes two cutting pads, one thin die adapter, and one standard platform---pretty much everything you need to start die-cutting and embossing right off the bat if you have dies and embossing folders. These are sold separately but the seller was nice enough to include two free metal cutting dies as freebies. I have also ordered a bunch of these and paper beforehand.

I have had this idea of changing the cards for Krissyfied Makes for a while now and this mason jar die looks perfect.


TA-DA! You're looking at the new Krissyfied Makes card backings! I used watercolor paper for this project and I can't wait to tell people why.


I am debuting them at the April Feels Day 2019 event happening next Saturday, April 27, at the LOFT Ortigas. If you love romance, happy endings, and feeling fuzzy all over, you should definitely drop by! Click here for the details.


One night and my cutting pads are already looking worse for wear. This is perfectly normal though according to the hundreds of Youtube tutorials I have watched, although I am already saving up for new back up cutting pads. See? That's how I know my Sizzix Big Shot will be with me for a long time. I already have a long line up of crafting projects for us and I am so very excited.

What a perfect birthday gift! Thanks, self. ♡ 

One of my boyfriend J's birthday gifts to me this year is the opportunity to go crazy with colors my own Innisfree My Palette that I filled with pans of my choice. It was so difficult to choose because the colors are all so pretty!! During our trip to the Lion City we went to four different Innisfree stores in Singapore (Bugis Junction, Plaza Singapura, Vivo City, Jurong Point) and ultimately came up with these:

Medium Innisfree My Palette in gold suede | Two My Eyeshadows (Matte) in 1 and 34 | Two My Eyeshadows (Glitter) in 16 and 33 | One My Highlighter (Cream) in 1 | One My Lip and Cheek (Airy) in 2

Innisfree released a total of 100 My Eyeshadow (40 matte, 20 glitter, and 40 shimmer), 22 My Blusher (17 powder and five cream), three My Highlighter (one cream and two powder), four My Contour, five My Eyebrow, three My Concealer, three My Corrector, and a My Eyeshadow eye primer, while the palettes to put the components in come in three sizes and different designs. They even come up with limited edition cases. Holy freaking endless possible combinations! Now can you see how tempting it is to keep on building new palettes?


I thought long and hard for a possible theme for my first My Palette. Do I go with deviant and outrageous colors? Pink and plum, prim, and proper? Bold and smokey? In the end I chose to go with peach and coral shades; neutral enough for everyday wear but ante can be upped for dressier lewks. I also find the colors flattering for me, and of course since it's a gift from the boyf I'd want it to be something I can use a lot.

My Palette of choice is the Medium My Palette in gold suede. Classy. It has two compartments that can fit eight small pans OR four big pans OR four small pans and two small pans. It also came with two mini brushes.


Those black squares are thin magnetic sheets that hold the pans in place.

I was worried about destroying the pans when I transfer them but I didn't need to worry because it was so easy! Here are photos I took when I transferred the cream My Highlighter.





I used my nail to pop it out and it easily slid off the original container, no brute force needed! They're also very secured in My Palette and I don't think they will slide off easily thanks to the magnetic sheets.

Here is my customized My Palette:


AHHHHHHH SO PRETTY!!!!! *abundance of heart eyes emojis*

To be honest I wasn't counting too much on the quality of these because I have had not-so-good experience with Korean eyeshadows in the past. But as evidenced by the Althea Eye Palette, their makeup products have improved so much. These colors are all buttery, easy to blend, and very pigmented. Pretty affordable, too! The medium case costs SGD 13, the eyeshadows cost SGD 8 each, the highlighting cream SGD 11, and lip and cheek SGD 12. (J paid for the case and four eyeshadows.)

I swatched the colors for you.

My Eyeshadows (Matte) in 1 and 34 | My Eyeshadows (Glitter) in 16 and 33

With flash: My Eyeshadows (Matte) in 1 and 34 | My Eyeshadows (Glitter) in 16 and 33

Full disclosure: I was supposed to get the My Primer pan instead of M1 but somehow I ended up with this. I should have double checked before bringing my picks to the counter but it was a long day and I was too excited to watch Shazam! LOL. I am still hoping to get My Primer (probably from their Philippine stores as I am back in Manila). No complaints about the other colors because they're all so pretty, pigmented, and easy to work with.

My Highlighter (Cream) in 1 | My Lip and Cheek (Airy) in 2

With flash: My Highlighter (Cream) in 1 | My Lip and Cheek (Airy) in 2

I have an expansive makeup collection but I don't have these colors yet. I think it'll also be my first time to use a highlighter in this cream form. The colors are pigmented on first swipe so these have to be applied with a gentle hand.

My only gripe is how I now have six plastic containers that these shades originally came with. I wish there is a way to purchase new colors without the individual plastic cases, but I understand they're needed for hygienic purposes. I guess I'll just have to find a way to repurpose them.

All in all I am very pleased with my customized Innisfree My Palette! As I said, it can get pretty addicting because of how easy it is. Special mention to my boyfriend J for being extra patient for all those Innisfree visits to swatch and test and purchase, hihi. I will make sure to hit the pan on these shades first before I make a new one.


I am so excited!

Another year older.

I spent my 33rd in Singapore. It was a pretty low-key celebration, actually. My boyfriend J and friend Ed and I went to a dimsum buffet, hung out at CHIJMES, ate yakitori at Bugis, then had the yummiest lemon cheesecake and Pink Moscato at home. Simple as compared to my celebrations from the past, but I wouldn't have had it any other way.

All the ladies who feel that one of the best parts of the day is getting home after a long day and taking your bra off, put your hands up!

If only I could go about my day without having to wear a bra, but that's not possible because my girls need support and coverage. I am actually one of the few who choose to wear bras with underwire because I like a li'l cleavage action, but preferably something that doesn't poke nor pierce my skin or even leave welts because as I said, I want a nice décolletage–not undergo modern torture. Plus points if the bra looks pretty. Tough order? Well, with the difficulty I've had in getting bras that tick off all the boxes without costing an arm and a leg, I suppose so.


Well do I have great news for you. Avon Fashions came up with the new Body Illusion, their line of lightest, most comfortable underwear everrr.


It may seem trivial to some, but there's something about what you wear underneath your clothes that affect your day. I don't know about you but when I wear nice underwear that fit perfectly, I feel more confident and self-assured, like I can seize the day; an effect akin to sporting a power lipstick and walking in heels.


When I don't need to worry about straps showing or digging in my skin, or see lumpy pads that ruin the look of my outfit, or even panty lines that show, that's a good day. When I wear a bra that is so comfortable it feels like second skin, that's a GREAT day. And Avon Fashions Body Illusion has been giving me a lot of great days.


What I am wearing in the photos is the Charlene Underwire Seamless Bra (Php 899), a ¾ cup bra in eyeglass silhouette with ultra soft foam cups. Laser-cut edges leave no marks, and won’t show through tight clothing. The straps do not ride up and the molded cups are super soft. Yes, it has underwire but I didn't feel any discomfort at all.


Designed to be out of sight and out of mind, Avon Fashions Body Illusion combines comfort and flexibility.


They’re made with Avon’s proprietary Invisilite material, which offers the lightest and most flexible fit from Avon Fashions intimate apparel. The unique material is also fade-resistant, and will stretch up to twice(!) its original size.


This is the stuff dreams and HG-worthy products are made of.

Meanwhile, for those who prefer non-wire bras, Avon Fashions Body Illusion also offers the Sonia Non-Wire Seamless Pull-on Bra (Php 899) that offers even more flexibility with its pull-on form factor, complete with ultra soft fabric and moulded cups. This can be worn as a camisole, too.


The tightest of skirts are also a non-issue with the seamless Panty (Php 299).


I am a PR girl in a hyper-bundled global agency, an entrepreneur, a serial hobbyist, a blogger, and several other things. I have enough stuff on my plate without having to second-guess my underwear. I am glad and I appreciate that Avon, a company that has been known to stand for women, empowers me to accomplish many more things, and it's amazing how it can do that just by giving me the best choice for underwear among all the other options in intimate apparel. It's amazing how much you can do when you feel unshackled, yes?


It feels like freedom, and I really, really like it.

Avon Fashions Body Illusion is available through Zalora, Avon Representatives, or via Avonshop.ph. Follow Avon Philippines on Facebook and Instagram to learn more

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I have been feeling pretty down lately because of an amalgamation of several factors, but as sure as Godney's undisputed status as Kween, a little bit more color on my face never fails to lift up my spirits.

These days, my Althea Makeup Box gives me more than enough reason to smile.

YES! Althea Korea, our favorite KBeauty shopping site, recently added their very own makeup products to their line of Exclusives, and makeup-loving heart is so giddy over it! 

SUNRISE & MOONRISE BCL X ALTHEA EYE PALETTE Php 1,780

Add some celestial magic into your beauty routine with Althea's very first eye shadow palette: Sunrise & Moonrise! Made in collaboration with Bunga Citra Lestari, these eight shades will take you from gorgeous daytime to sultry night time, giving you the effortlessly glamorous feminine style Bunga is known for. In shimmers, mattes and glitters, these pigmented shadows glide easily onto the skin and blend out like a dream, allowing you to create an array of looks suitable for any occasion.

Bunga Citra Lestari is an Indonesian singer and actress that has graced the screens of many across South East Asia. Affectionately known to her fans as BCL, she’s also a beauty and fashion icon that exudes style, beauty and femininity.

Easily my favorite among all these new releases, this Eye Palette is just WOW. The mattes are a little chalky but there's nothing a little eye primer can't fix, but other than that this is a clear winner! The colors are crazy pigmented, and they all work together!

WATERCOLOR CREAM TINT Php 260 per 4.5 ML tube

Get deliciously juicy lips with Althea's Watercolor Cream Tints! These pretty tubes give you the best of all worlds with the pigmentation of a lipstick, the long-wearing power of a stain and the moisturizing formula of a gloss. Bold, pigmented and equipped with a pretty sheen, these lippies contain hyaluronic acid and squalene to prevent chapped lips from flaking, perfect for stashing in your purse for easy touch-ups and comfortable wear. Pick from 4 different shades to suit your mood!

From left to right: Marron Cream, Peach Cream, Plum Cream, Strawberry Cream

These help replicate those gradient lips we see on KDramas! I like these because one swipe goes a looong way, they smell like peaches, and once they set, they stay put. I like wearing Marron Cream to the office, Peach Cream for errand days, Plum Cream when I want to be a bit dramatic, and Strawberry Cream when I want lush red lips.

SPOTLIGHT EYE GLITTER Php 300 per 4.5ml tube

Have all eyes on you with Althea's Spotlight Eye Glitter! This sparkly number doubles up as both an eyeshadow and a liner to light up the eyes for some perky, glamorous peepers. Whether you like a subtle glow or a full-on glitter look, these have a hydrating formula that glides on like butter over the lids, allowing for an easy blend. Don't wait too long though, as they do set down, making them virtually budge-proof after. Pick from two pretty shades to suit your look!

Gold Light and Pink Light

These are fun to wear! I like using these to "finish" my eye look, or to lend extra sparkle to my eyes on days I don't feel like going the whole eye makeup route.

FLAWLESS CREAMY CONCEALER Php 200 per 6g tube From left to right: Mocha, Honey, Ginger, Vanilla

Spots, panda eyes and other blemishes raining on your parade? Smooth over and cover them up with Althea's Flawless Creamy Concealer, a pigmented, blendable concealer that'll whisk them all away! This buildable formula is made with Aquaxyl to moisturize and improve the overall health of the skin, while its long-wearing properties ensure it stays on your face all day. You'll be looking and feeling great in no time!

Okay okay, I have a confession to make. Before Althea's Flawless Creamy Concealer I had NO idea how to use a concealer. I always had one or two in my makeup kit, but I never got around to using them because, well, I didn't feel the need to AND I didn't really know how. When I got my Althea Makeup Box, I figured might as well try and VOILA! My [makeup] life was forever changed. I can't believe I waited so long to worship the divine powers of the magical concealer. I use the shade Honey.

Dot, dot, dot, blend, blend, blend

SKIN RELIEF SPOT FILM GEL Php 240 for 15 mL tube

Technically this is not makeup but this also came in my box. This nifty and handy tube is perfect for when you find yourself in a bind (read: zits). Banish them like magic with Althea's Skin Relief Spot Film Gel! This zit-zapping treatment is a revolutionary formula that applies thinly onto the skin before drying down to a smooth canvas, protecting the area and allowing for makeup to be applied on without a trace! It contains tea tree oil to quickly and effectively treat acne, while a mix of Centella and pine leaf extracts calm redness, treating acne while you’re out and about.

Now here are some Krissyfied lewks using my Althea makeup!

Flawless Creamy Concealer in Honey, the pink and gold shades from the Eye Palette, and Watercolor Cream Tint in Peach Cream + sunshine for added drama

Flawless Creamy Concealer in Honey, the metallic and red glitter shades from the Eye Palette, Spotlight Eye Glitter in Gold Light, and Watercolor Cream Tint in Plum Cream

Makeup twinning with my friend Michelle using the metallic and red glitter shades from the Eye Palette and Spotlight Eye Glitter in Pink Light

Keeping things simple with the Flawless Creamy Concealer in Honey and Watercolor Cream Tint in Strawberry Cream

Have you tried any of Althea's Makeup? You should! They regularly hold really cool promos and deals so visit Althea Korea and subscribe to their newsletter so you're always updated! Enjoy KBeauty shopping!