Cathy Doll Ready 2 White x Elisse Joson

It's been 3 years since Cathy Doll launched here in the Philippines! I remember the time I got invited to their first event way back May 2016, and reading my old blog post gives me the feeling of nostalgia. (Cathy Doll truly hosts the funnest events!) I have tried a lot of their products since then, and I love them for being cute, effective, and affordable. (Feel free to backread all my Cathy Doll reviews here.) I think they're the first Thai beauty brand to make it big here in our country.

Last week was a (late) celebration of their 3 years here in the Philippines AND the launch of their first celebrity endorser for their Ready 2 White bodycare range. I am a huge fan of Ready 2 White, especially the One Day Whitener Body Cleanser because it REALLY works. This event was held on a Wednesday afternoon at Ayala Malls Cloverleaf. When I got Nikki's invite to this event, I immediately asked my boss if I could take a half day leave from work. Good thing he obliged. Oh, the things I do for love! 😍 It's not often that a blogger event is just 10 minutes away from my house. Thank you for this miracle, Cathy Doll team. Haha!

And these are just some of the Cathy Doll Ready 2 White products! I'm loving the girly, minimalist packaging.

Ready 2 White products from left to right: White Boosting Cream (P899 for the big bottle), Milky Tone Up Eye Serum (P249), Lightening Foam Cleanser (recommended for day use), 2 in 1 Bubble Mousse Cleanser (P429, recommended for night use), Milky White Cream Pack (P399). They also have face mask and sachet versions of the pack, foam cleanser, and boosting cream so you can try first before buying the full-sized product.

The event was hosted by Nikki Tiu of Askmewhats. She's one of the first Filipina beauty bloggers in the country, and I've been reading her reviews since I was in college so that makes for over a decade of being an Askmewhats fan!!! Hello, Nikki! 💖 And Cathy Doll's new celebrity endorser is Elisse Joson. She's SO beautiful, you guys! They shot her commercial in Thailand, and even the people there agree that she's a perfect match for Cathy Doll Ready 2 White.

Elisse's top 2 favorite Cathy Doll Ready 2 White products are the Milky White Tone Up Eye Serum and White Boosting Cream - the first boosting cream here in the Philippines and the one that started the trend of tone up creams here. I got the chance to see her up close and her skin was poreless, smooth, and glowing. When I got home, I immediately used both her faves. (Hoping for a miracle! LOL)

She can sing, too! What can't she do?! Bakit ang perfect? Haha

Pretty ads! I love her look here, very fresh lang!

Congrats for this milestone, Cathy Doll team!

Goodies! 😍

This day was extra special because it was like a reunion with my old friends from the beauty blogging industry! I haven't seen some of them in months/years, so I was ecstatic! Super thanks for making this day happen, Cathy Doll!

Unintentional twinning with Andy, my event buddy for the day 😚

I super missed you!

 

With Elisse Joson! Sobrang ganda. HUHU. If I were a boy... Chos! 😆

With Mrs. Margaret Lee, one of the owners of Lifestrong Marketing Inc.

Thanks to you and Mr. Lance Lee for bringing Cathy Doll here in the Philippines! 💕

Do follow my IG @LUCKYCITRINE for upcoming reviews! I'm currently using the Ready 2 White body wash, body lotion, facial wash, eye serum, and white boosting cream. Yes, sabay sabay talaga. Balitaan ko kayo soon! 😉

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FB: Cathy Doll Philippines

IG: @cathydollphils

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Love,

Helen

SWATCHES: Revlon Balm Stain One-Of-A-Kind Pearl Shine

Revlon Balm Stain is not new to me. When they launched around 7 years ago, I finished one chubby crayon after another (Darling, Honey, Lovesick, and Sultry).

Today I was walking around Watsons in Ayala Cloverleaf and these iridescent babies caught my eyes!

How pretty are these!

 

4 out of 5 shades on display

From top to bottom: Starry Night, Mystic Magenta, Moonlit Pink, Twilight

All shades have a sheer coverage and it took me more than 5 swipes to get this payoff, so that means these would look just like a hint of tint on the lips.

This limited edition pearly version of the classic Revlon Balm Stain is the brand's take on color-changing lipstick. I cannot vouch for that effect since I just swatch them on whim, but based on reviews I've read, the change is just subtle.

Price: P575 but currently on sale at P475

Love,

Helen

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Silkygirl is giving away FREE lipstick this month!

Today I went to the mall and got a free lipstick from Silkygirl - no purchase required!

Just like SILKYGIRL.PH on Facebook and follow @silkygirl.ph on Instagram and show it to the beauty advisor for a free Matte Fever Lipcolor Balm (worth P299). I have previously reviewed this lipstick before which you can backread here. 💋

Silkygirl didn't indicate when this promo will end, but I'm guessing until supplies last. I got 06 Charm! Let me know which shade you were able to get if ever. 😊

Love,

Helen

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Gift Idea: Custom Necklace

Just like that, September rings in and it is already Christmas season here in the Philippines! I am excited to see all the Christmas trees and lights. And have you visited the mall today? They're already playing Christmas songs! And this is bound to go on until early January.

One of my favorite parts of the most festive season of the year is gift-giving to my loved ones - as gifting is my primary love language. And as early as now, it's good to be prepared to avoid the holiday rush during the late "ber" months. And because my day job takes up most of my time, I find online shopping highly convenient. I have this late night hobby of adding to cart random cute/fancy/useful/useless things, and browsing fine jewelry stores online - looking for the best deals.

One of my recent discoveries is Custom Necklace - a jewelry manufacturer that offers fashionable and gorgeous personalized jewelry. Their office is based in Hong Kong, but they ship worldwide. Their designers can turn names and initials into lovely pieces of jewelry!

Here, you can get cute and matchy jewelry for couples. What's amazing about this shop is that you can choose the material of the necklace (platinum-plated, gold-plated, or rose gold-plated sterling silver), the type/color of crystals to be included, your desired engraving, and also the ideal chain length so the outcome is totally personalized!

I find these custom monogram necklaces beautiful and they can add a special touch to any outfit.

Tip: Based from my personal experience, it's best to just go for sterling silver or platinum-plated sterling silver (versus the gold-plated and rose-gold plated ones) as they're easier to clean and maintain once they begin to oxidize/tarnish. (It's unavoidable.) And as with silver jewelry, they look best when worn everyday and not stored.

Love,

Helen

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