The Vanity Table

May 23

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Mar 26

Hair dilemma: Tangles

So im currently having a disgusting hair problem….TANGLES, TANGLES, TANGLES. im literally in knots, im going nuts. I have this bad habit of washing my hair right before I sleep and even before  I lay down, I put my wet hair in a bun. That’s probably how I got them. My hair is wavy to curly (it’s got moods!) and brown. It is pretty much low maintenance ( I dont even comb my hair! :)). Anyway, personally, I dont believe in hair detangler products, but what i will try though is to condition-comb my hair in the shower. I’ll let you know how that goes. :)

Mar 23

Victoria’s Secret Sexy Little Things Noir Tease Body Mist- $25
Hi everyone! It’s been a while since I updated. But in that long time, I discovered a new scent for myself, which I absolutely love! Victoria’s Secret Sexy Little Things Noir Tease. I am crazy about musk, and was surprised that it didnt contain that, but what it’s got  are black vanilla, frozen pear and blooming gardenia. I love how it doesnt smell too fruity or floral. I love how everything blends! I, personally, use this, and this is by far my favorite scent. It smells really flirty, sexy and mysterious. For added staying power, layer with the line’s body wash and lotion.

Psst! It comes in cute packaging, too ;)
Let me know what you think

Victoria’s Secret Sexy Little Things Noir Tease Body Mist- $25

Hi everyone! It’s been a while since I updated. But in that long time, I discovered a new scent for myself, which I absolutely love! Victoria’s Secret Sexy Little Things Noir Tease. I am crazy about musk, and was surprised that it didnt contain that, but what it’s got  are black vanilla, frozen pear and blooming gardenia. I love how it doesnt smell too fruity or floral. I love how everything blends! I, personally, use this, and this is by far my favorite scent. It smells really flirty, sexy and mysterious. For added staying power, layer with the line’s body wash and lotion.

Psst! It comes in cute packaging, too ;)

Let me know what you think

Feb 08

Trick #01
You CAN achieve big, fat lashes with ANY mascara you have. Yes, that’s right, ANY of them. The trick is in the application. Instead of simply running the mascara wand from root to tip, apply the mascara in a zigzag manner. This way, the formula settles on the lashes, making you achieve that volumized look. 

Trick #01

You CAN achieve big, fat lashes with ANY mascara you have. Yes, that’s right, ANY of them. The trick is in the application. Instead of simply running the mascara wand from root to tip, apply the mascara in a zigzag manner. This way, the formula settles on the lashes, making you achieve that volumized look. 

Feb 06

Anonymous asked: Hi I'm an Asian girl with slightly oily skin and my nose/chin are full of white flaky stuff, are they white heads? I've been trying to get rid of them but they keep reappearing, do you have any face care regimen or products to recommend? Thanks in advance!

Hey! It sounds like we have the same skin type! I’m not sure though if the flaky stuff you mentioned are dry patches or something else. Do they look like bumps but are not inflamed? If it’s whiteheads you’re talking about, I suggest you get your hands on Oxy Maximum Face Wash or Panoxyl Face Wash. I find that products with Benzoyl Peroxide is more effective compared to ones with Salicylic Acid. Also, you could ask your dermatologist or any pharmacy if they sell Erythromycin 2% solution. This really dries up the spots to keep them from reappearing. :)

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Feb 05


Cheap tip # 01
You can use baby oil to substitute for eye make up remover. Personally, I use this to remove my mascara and eye shadow. And when I dont have any on hand, I use petroleum jelly instead :)

Cheap tip # 01

You can use baby oil to substitute for eye make up remover. Personally, I use this to remove my mascara and eye shadow. And when I dont have any on hand, I use petroleum jelly instead :)

Jan 29

Bathology Stop Cracking Up Lip Balm
As you can see, this lip balm comes in a squeeze-type tube. It’s a liquid kind of lip balm that’s almost gel in texture. It’s also unscented too, which I really like. It doesn’t feel waxy, as well. It’s the perfect base to put your lipstick on. It helps the color of the lipstick from settling on lines, which is really great. Of course, it’s also amazing on its own! It makes lips look really juicy :)
I got this on a Christmas sale at Php 90, but it’s regularly priced at Php 200. You can get this at Rustan’s or Rochar.

Bathology Stop Cracking Up Lip Balm

As you can see, this lip balm comes in a squeeze-type tube. It’s a liquid kind of lip balm that’s almost gel in texture. It’s also unscented too, which I really like. It doesn’t feel waxy, as well. It’s the perfect base to put your lipstick on. It helps the color of the lipstick from settling on lines, which is really great. Of course, it’s also amazing on its own! It makes lips look really juicy :)

I got this on a Christmas sale at Php 90, but it’s regularly priced at Php 200. You can get this at Rustan’s or Rochar.

Dec 30

New YOU’s Resolution

I thought I was done coming up with new year’s resolutions a long time ago, but i decided that this 2012 is going to be different…I wanna make myself better! :)

I have read a lot of articles on skincare. A lot say that there is no connection of what you eat or drink to how your skin looks. Just like that chocolates or nuts cause pimples. What’s interesting is just a couple of days ago I stumbled upon this article saying that your skin is the reflection of what’s going on inside the body, which totally makes sense! I’ve been breaking out so bad these past few days and realized that I’ve drinking a lot of sodas and have forgotten that there is something called water. That said, I SHALL DRINK MORE GLASSES OF WATER A DAY. 

And about the breaking out part, you see, I have an extractor in my bathroom. It is really tempting to resist the urge to pop a zit or remove blackheads, actually. So…I SHALL ONLY USE MY EXTRACTOR TO A MINIMUM.

So there you have it. 2 of my New You’s Resolutions. It is easier said than done, but it is going to be worth the try. What is YOUR New You’s Resolution?

Dec 28

St. Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask

I was really curious about this product because it’s got kaolin clay in it. I’ve heard a lot of wonders kaolin clay does to skin so I decided to give this product a try. So you may be wondering what kaolin clay does. Kaolin clay absorbs excess oil and sucks out toxins from the skin. It also dries up zits and reduces inflammation. Perfect for my skin type! The directions at the back say you should keep it on until it dries for about 10-15 minutes, but I like to have it on for a longer time. Once washed off, I notice that my skin looks refreshed and smooth. It dries up my pimples too, which I am really happy about. As for the firming part, i noticed that my pores became smaller, but not significantly. It is non-comedogenic so you should definitely give it a try. Let me know how it works for you! :)

St. Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask

I was really curious about this product because it’s got kaolin clay in it. I’ve heard a lot of wonders kaolin clay does to skin so I decided to give this product a try. So you may be wondering what kaolin clay does. Kaolin clay absorbs excess oil and sucks out toxins from the skin. It also dries up zits and reduces inflammation. Perfect for my skin type! The directions at the back say you should keep it on until it dries for about 10-15 minutes, but I like to have it on for a longer time. Once washed off, I notice that my skin looks refreshed and smooth. It dries up my pimples too, which I am really happy about. As for the firming part, i noticed that my pores became smaller, but not significantly. It is non-comedogenic so you should definitely give it a try. Let me know how it works for you! :)