Current Skincare Routine

The first time I did a skincare routine post was way back September 2012. Here's an update on my skincare regimen.

Current Skincare Routine (AM)

1. Etude House Happy Teatime Green Tea Cleansing Foam

- currently on my 4th tube

2. Belo SunExpert Face Cover SPF 40

- currently on my 3rd tube

My bottle is still half-full, but I chanced upon the Belo SunExpert Face Cover SPF 40 with an amazing buy 1 get 1 free promo at The SM Store, so I immediately bought backups!

Current Skincare Routine (PM)

1. Etude House Happy Teatime Lemon Tea Cleansing Cream

- currently on my 7th tub

2. Etude House Happy Teatime Green Tea Cleansing Foam

- currently on my 4th tube

3. Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner

- I'm currently testing this out. With all the good reviews I've read, I'm hoping it will work for me too. What I love about it is that it's so gentle on the skin - no scent, no sting!

4. Celeteque DermoScience Acne Solutions Acne Clearing Facial Moisturizer Gel

- After trying out 2 mini tube samples, I finally bought a full-sized one!

5. Garnier Light Brightening Eye Roll-On

-  The metal rollerball feels cool and refreshing, and it seems to be working if you use it long term. After 8 months of consistent use, my eyes aren't as puffy and my dark circles don't look so evident.

6. Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

- I use a non-tinted lip balm at night, and I love this one since it feels so tingly cool on my lips!

What's your current skincare routine?

Love,

Helen

Haul: La Senza Semi-Annual Clearance Sale

One of my new year resolutions is to ban to frumpy underwear. I've already bid farewell to my ill-fitting bras and granny panties, and made room in my closet for bright and shiny new undies! (Do the same, and feel your confidence skyrocket instantly!)

New year, new undies!

Thank God, La Senza is having their Semi-Annual Clearance Sale. After shopping for Christmas gifts last month, it's high time to treat myself with all the sales happening in the metro. I was able to get all these on sale from La Senza in Trinoma and Rockwell.

La Senza Cotton Panties (7 for P1,295.00)

Original price for a pair of cotton panties is a whopping P495.00, but now each one just costs P185.00! Go hoard!

I was also able to grab a couple of Beyond Sexy Push-Up Bras in basic and playful designs! Each one I got was at P795.00, but they do have other bras (such as the lightly lined ones) for as low as P495.00 each. That's even cheaper than the ones you could get from the department store!

Beyond Sexy Push-Up Bra in Naked (P1995.00 -> P795.00)

Bring on the glitz and glam! This allover lace push-up bra creates an intense lift, while keeping a natural look. The gel-lining is specifically designed to contour to your shape, creating a virtually flawless clevage.

Beyond Sexy Push-Up Bra (P1,995.00 -> P795.00)

Beyond Sexy Push-Up Bra (P1,995.00 -> P795.00)

My personal favorite would still be the nude, lacy one. It has sparkles, so cute! :D

Consider underwear as a basic fashion necessity, since it can also make or break your outfit. Good fitting undies can make anyone feel more confident about themselves, so go ahead and indulge! La Senza's Semi Annual Clearance Sale is from December 26, 2013 to January 19, 2014.

Like LaSenza - Philippines on Facebook today to stay updated on their latest products and promotions!

Love,

Helen

Tony Moly Egg Pore Nose Pack

Nose packs or nose strips are actually quite new to me. It's my first time to try one. Just for the sake of sharing with you a review, I violated my own skincare rule of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." But then, it's from Tony Moly so what could go wrong? :)

I don't have a lot of blackheads to begin with, by my nose has a couple of small bumps which I figure are whiteheads. Maybe this could remove them. Let's see!

Tony Moly Egg Pore Nose Pack

Effective pore strip that clears out blackheads and impurities with egg & camelia ingredient

Tony Moly Egg Pore Nose Pack comes in a cute, non-intimidating packaging.

At the back are Korean stuff I don't understand, plus English instructions.

[Direction] After wetting the nose enough, peel off the plastic line, and place the smooth side of the sheet down on the nose area. Leave it for 10~15 minutes. When the sheet has completely dtied, peel it off starting at the edge toward the center.

I placed the pack a little too high, but I couldn't adjust it anymore since it stuck to my skin like glue. After the pack has dried, I peeled it off slowly. It was painful but tolerable.

Before

After

After removing it, the surface of my nose felt so smooth! It looked cleaner as well. The pack was able to take with it about 2 blackheads (I told you I didn't have a lot), a LOT of whiteheads, plus some hairs.

The aftermath of it all was gross, but you can see from here that it's effective. Looks like my whiteheads have been plucked from the depths of my pores!

I wouldn't say that I'd regularly use the Tony Moly Egg Pore Nose Pack, but I'd repurchase when the need for it arises.

Pros:

• It's convenient. No need for messy egg masks.
• It's effective in removing blackheads and whiteheads. (No need for painful derma pricking!)
• It works fast - 10-15 minutes tops.
• It's affordable.
• The scent doesn't bother me.

Cons:

• Pack sticks firmly on the skin and is painful to peel off, just like a band-aid.

Price: P28.00 each or P178.00 for a box of 7

Available at Tony Moly stores nationwide

Like Tony Moly Philippines on Facebook for more information and updates! I'm curious, do you really use nose strips on a regular basis?

Love,

Helen