June2012

2012/06/28

Review : Aura Xeryl Natural's Flirty White Secret Soap

Hello my lovely readers! Sorry for the long delay in posting. I just got back "home", my second home that is. The flight back home to Singapore was horrible but that's an entirely different story. My post today is going to be another review for a product generously sent to me by Estilo Libre.

This is the Aura Xeryl Natural's Flirty White Secret Soap... with PHEROMONES!
Before I go on to my actual review, here are some excerpts I got off the Estilo Libre page talking about this wonderful soap.

"A blast of brilliance for tired skin. An instant visual flaw-softening, whitening, a mild scrub away. 
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to get "lucky" more often than others? Or have you seen a couple just "hit it off" right away after meeting for the first time? Some people call it "great chemistry" but we know that part of what makes up this sensuous attraction t
o the opposite sex is pheromones. Balanced cleansing and moisturization—thoroughly cleanses skin without stripping its natural oils, preventing irritation and dryness. Be the main attraction with this white luminizing and luxurious creamy butter soap, scented with sumptuous notes of almond, honey and vanilla. It's the only body butter infused with a white secret weapon; a powerful pheromone designed to make you irresistible to the opposite sex!"




Shipping / Shop Packaging : ★★★★★
I received this soap, along with other goodies the day after I was informed that it had been shipped out. All my goodies, and most especially this soap was wrapped in individual pouches of bubble wrap to keep them safe and sound.

Pricing : ★★★★★
120-135grams of product for P188 only? For me that's quite a deal especially since the soap lasts a long time and works well. I think it's rather affordable compared to other soaps that go as high as P200. I did receive this for free but when I run out, I'd surely repurchase this at its current price.

Design / Effectiveness / Scent : ★★★★★
I gave this soap a 5/5 for design, effectiveness and scent because I truly do love this soap as much as I loved my Gluta Strawberry Milk Bar. I love the bumps on the soap that make the soap nice to massage on the body. These bumps actually soothe my aching muscles as I scrub away. Plus this soap is an exfoliant so at the end of my bath my skin feels really soft and smooth. The smell is also another reason why I love the soap so much... It is unlike anything I've smelt before but it reminds me of raw honey and vanilla. Now I'm not a huge vanilla fan but the smell isn't as overpowering as other vanilla scented soaps... Also I noticed that I did get a tad bit fairer compared to the time I first started using this soap. I'm not really into it for the whitening effect but more on the exfoliating effect this soap gives.

Overall : ★★★★☆
Overall I really love this soap and I do suggest you to try it out yourself. It lasts a pretty decent time and smells great. It leaves you with fairer, smoother & softer skin. What else could you possibly want? If you're scared of an allergic reaction, try testing it out on a small patch of skin first. Just to be sure, but mind you, I have really sensitive skin and this gave me zero problems! I'm definitely going to be adding this to my growing list of "beauty soaps to love"...






Disclaimer : This product was generously sponsored by Estilo Libre for review purposes however all opinions expressed in this post are purely the blogger's own.


2012/06/20

Giveaway Time : Jannieology X Elizabeth's Signatures

Yey for another giveaway! This particular one's being sponsored by
This won't be abnormally long like my usual posts.
I'd just like to inform everybody that this is open to all my
PHILIPPINE based readers and will start today June 20, 2012 and will end on July 20, 2012.
I know it's a really long time period but I'll be leaving for a short vacation soon so I guess
it'll give you guys a longer time to collect entries. 


To participate, just accomplish all the tasks listed on the Rafflecopter app.
Good luck everyone and enjoy!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

2012/06/19

Things To Look Forward To

Hi there lovelies! I'm back to share a couple of stuff I've received recently for review purposes. One of the perks of being a beauty blogger is that I get sent different items to test out and do reviews on. I'm super grateful to my dear sponsors. Watch out for in depth reviews on the following products!


Top-Bottom (clockwise) : Aloe Vera gel, Krave Cupine Aloepa Facial Wash, Strip It!, Krave Pretty Young Thin Face Contouring Powder, Red Berries Body Icing Blue Peel Butter Cream, Aura Xeryl Naturals Flirty White Secret Soap (not in photo). All these babies were sent to me by Estilo Libre. You can read more about Estilo Libre on this particular blog post.



Next are two pairs of circle lenses provided by my sweet lens fairy, Miss Jhia of Red Jhelli Shop. I received a pair of GEO lenses and a pair of EOS lenses. I'm super excited for the EOS ones since they happen to be my first ever pair of EOS lenses. Watch out for my review soon!



Also up for reviews are these body creams/lotions and beauty soap all sent to me by Mimi & Tofu. Super excited to try these out. I'm going to do a very in depth review on these babies and tell all of you how they work out for me. For now try checking out Mimi & Tofu on Facebook!


Lastly (for now) my second EOS lip balm in summer fruit from ComfortScents Online. My first ever EOS lip balm was in lemon drop and I never really got the chance to do a review on it so I'm pretty excited to share my review on this EOS lip balm since summer fruit is one of the more popular flavors...

That's it for now. I'll catch you lovely readers on my next post!


2012/06/17

GWYSHOP Goodies!

Last month I received a lovely package from GWYSHOP.
Gwyshop is a Manila based online shop that sells circle lenses, cosplay wigs, wig accessories and most recently some beauty products. I was fortunate enough to receive three lip products to review and today I'll be sharing a sneak peek at each item. I'll reserve an in depth review on each item for future posts...


My package arrived inside this super cute paper bag with the Gwyshop logo on it. It also has other information about Gwyshop printed on the front and I think it's a spectacular way of showcasing your items. I believe that putting that extra effort in packaging your product will always have an impact on your buyers. Plus points!


Inside the package my products were wrapped in a lovely purple wrapping paper with a purple bow to hold everything together. Again, plus points for details!


Tons of bubble wrap ensured the safety of my products. Plus points yet again! I love the fact they took into consideration that it can get a little bumpy for the package that'll be delivered from Manila to lil ole Zamboanga!


Inside, after all the unwrapping, I received these babies! Three new lip products. If you've been following me for quite some time you'll know by now that I am a sucker for lip products! So I was ecstatic to have these new babies to play with.


First off is this Sibella Makeup Milano lipstick in 201-04. This is a lovely brown-red lipstick that's very pigmented. It is in a satin finish and is very moisturizing.


Next item I got is this Riveel Milano lipstick in the shade 04. It's a sheer peach orange lipstick that definitely has a shimmery finish. It's not as pigmented as the Sibella one but I love layering it over my NYX round lipstick in Pumpkin Pie to give it an extra boost of sheen.


Lastly I received this H&M lipgloss in Hot Pink. This is another sheer product that I'd recommend layering over any pink lipstick to add an extra *pow* to it. I like that this lipgloss isn't sticky on the lips and it also like the fact that it doesn't have the kind of glitter that's chunky and can leave your lips feeling gritty.


Swatches are on the photo above...
Hope you enjoyed this teaser-short review of my Gwyshop goodies. In depth reviews will be posted on each product soon!


Review : Cutey's Shamballa Bracelet in White


Sometime last month I received my very own Cutey Shamballa Bracelet in white for free from Cutey.Co.Uk You can read more about Cutey here. Anyway, I even posted a very short post about receiving my bracelet some time after. Now it's time for a more in depth review of this beautiful wrist candy that I've been using frequently...
Photo from site.
Photo from site.
Photo from site.
When worn.
Attention grabber!
Shipping / Shop Packaging : ★★★★★
I received my bracelet secured in bubble wrap and a envelope type package about two weeks after Cutey admin contacted me. It was relatively fast shipping considering that I'm from the Philippines. I love the black and silver theme of their product tags and business card which were also included in the package. I was also sent a short note. You guys know how much I love short personal notes!

Pricing : ★★★☆☆
The shamballa bracelet retails for £18.99 and that's equivalent to around $29.38. When converted that will amount to more or less P1200.00 and in my opinion that's rather pricey for a bracelet. I personally wouldn't purchase something this expensive because I couldn't afford it. It would definitely fall under a "gift" category for someone really special.

Design : ★★★★★
The bracelet is made up of a total of 11 beads, 9 of which are encrusted with 84 crystals each. I love how refined it looks and it's sparkly enough to grab everyone's attention. I've been complimented on this bracelet a lot of times already. 

Overall : ★★★★☆
Overall I really love this bracelet. The price is somewhat a deal breaker but I'd definitely be wanting to receive more of this kind of wrist candy as gifts. I'd also be willing to save up the money to give this as a gift to someone special like my mum or my grandmother. It's a very classic piece that I believe could be as timeless as a little black dress. Definitely something every girl should have in her jewelry box!




Disclaimer : This product was generously sponsored by Cutey for review purposes however all opinions expressed in this post are purely the blogger's own.