A Smile's Secret

Hi Guys!!!

I'm officially starting my Christmas Countdwon!! :P

Today is Dec. 30, 2010 2:30 am

(Philippines Time)

Only 25 more days to go till Christmas!! :P

Happy Holidays Everyone!! :P

Yey! My Peachy Pink Sister Package has arrived!!
Look at the awesome prizes!!! I'm super excited to try everything out!! :p


I'll do reviews once I find the time to try them out.. :))

For now...let's move on to the giveaways!!
Christmas is just a few weeks away and everyone is having a giveaway to celebrate!!

Polishology is having a giveaway:


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Finding Tokyo New Year Giveaway:


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Mitsu's Favorite Things Giveaway:


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Momo's World First Giveaway:


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Kiss an Makeup Contest for coffee-holics:


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Kiss an Makeup Sephora GC contest:


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Beauty Ambition Giveaway:


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Jacie's Awesome November Giveaway:


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All Made Up Giveaway:


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Marie A La Mode Giveaway:


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Style Fashion Etc Giveaway:


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Lipgloss and Me Giveaway:


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52 New Days Giveaway:


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Cambo Soup Giveaway:


Click HERE to join!

Whew!!
That was a long list of giveaways!
hahha

Good Luck to those who would join the giveaways!! :)

Much love,
enchi :3

Christmas is at our doorstep and soooo PINK DOLLY will be giving away awesome prizes plus LUSH items in celebration of this event!! :P

Check out the prizes below>


All you have to do is follow the rules to join her giveaway!!
Check it out HERE!!


Guys I'm sorry for the On and Off posting...I've been neglecting my blog because of my hectic sched. and loads of school works... :( I'm really sorry.. I can't promise to blog regularly in the near future because exam week is just a blink away and I'm aiming to maintaining my 10th ranking place in our class.. :) Sorry guys... I promise to make it up to all of you after the exams... For now..please bear with me.. Wish me luck on my upcoming exams!! :P

PS: Let us pray for the peace between North and South Korea.. Please let their issues with each other be resolved.. lest some riot occur between them and affect the Christmas of both countries... :(

Good Luck to those joining the giveaway!!

Much love,
enchi :3

Jennifer is having a giveaway!
Check out the awesome goodies!! :


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In celebration of Cel's 400 followers, she held a giveaway!!
These are the prizes!!


Click HEREto join!

김종현-오빠(Jonghyun-oppa) is wishing us all luck!!!


김종현-오빠 사랑합니다!!

Much love,
enchi :3

I was looking through blog updates and I found this on The Purple Snowflakes' Blog.

"Loose Powders and Mineral Makeup is something every one have. Often we think that the finer the powder the better, but it DOES pose a health problem for the users."

The Purple Snowflake is a Chemical Engineering Graduate and also a make-up junkie.

I was so shocked about her findings. Now I'm super thankful that I'm not a mineral-make-up user.

I've always wanted to try mineral make-up because a lot of beauty gurus, not only from blogs but also from Youtube, have claimed that Mineral make-up did them wonders. I read reviews like "They've changed my life!" and "Mineral Make-up improved my skin's condition." so I was pondering on trying out mineral make-up myself now that its the new fad.

The Purple Snowflakes' Blog entry changed my decision in an instant. Not only would I not want to use mineral make-up anymore, I would also not want to be near any mineral make-up.

"I know this because in lab I work with silica particles for column choromotography. and they make us wear masks because of the dangers of breathing in fine particles. This eventually cause a disease called silicoses which has NO CURE..."

Just reading about this made me have goose bumps.... X_x
"Titanium dioxide is often used in sunscreen SPFs in the cosmetic products, but when breathed in it pose a health hazzard for the lungs and labs have tested to have carcinogenic (cancer causing)effect."

To read more about this check out The Purple Snowflakes' Blog entry:
http://purplesnowflake2008.blogspot.com/2010/11/health-hazzard-please-read.html

So Mineral Make-up users out there.. beware!! Please pass this message to alert more people....

Take Care..

Much love,
enchi :3

Hi Guys!!! Here's a summary of what I've got the past weeks.. :P


(L-R) 2 medium sized push-bottle(Beabi), 1 small sized pump bottle(Beabi), Ceramide face mask(The Face Shop), CO-Q10 face mask(The Face Shop), Tea Tree and Bergamot face mask (The Face Shop) <-- repurchase!! Currently my FAVE.!! <3


I'm really a sucker for cool sneakers. I've already got 2 Chucks; but Chucks are already a COMMON-thing these days, so I've been wanting to stand out by owning high-cut sneaks. I got interested in high-cut sneaks ever since I saw Zoo York and Sketchers ads. in the malls.... :) and then.......with lots of persuading... I finally convinced my parents to buy me these awesome pair of shoes!!!


(It has PURPLE soles and comes with an extra neon-yellow lace)


Power Books Haul:

(TOP)(L-R)The Book of Tomorrow by Cecilia Ahern, Thanks for the Memories by Cecilia Ahern, If You Could See Me Now by Cecilia Ahern (currently reading.. <3),abnkkbsnplako?! by Bob Ong(local writer), MACARTHUR by Bob Ong
(BOTTOM)(L-R) Witch and Wizard by James Patterson, The Gift by James Patterson(2nd book of Witch and Wizard)

(You get a free book from the "Free Book Pile" with every P1000(approx. 23USD) purchase, since our purchase was like P2000+(approx. 46+USD), we got these 2 books from the pile.) :3
(L-R)The Seer by David Stahler Jr., Jack Sparrow by Rob Kid (both books are actually for my brother.. ^-^)

^-^ From the Power Books haul, another personality of mine is revealed!! LOL.. Not only am I a KPOP fanatic, Korean drama junkie, Make-up and Beauty junkie. I'm also a bookworm.. hahah :))
I'm a big fan of Dan Brown(read and almost collected all his books), Sophie Kinsella(read and colllected all her books), Cecilia Ahern(only lacks Love,Rosie), Mitch Albom(read and almost collected all his books) and James Patterson :)
*Meg Cabot(when I was younger ^-^)

Additional 411: *Books that made me cry*
1. Teusdays With Morrie (Super touching!! Couldn't stop crying)
2. The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks (I have a soft-spot for dogs..)
3. Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog (some stories were really touching...)
4. The Host by Stefanie Meyer (I prefer this over the Twilight Saga)
5. The Gift by Cecilia Ahern (about having the chance to say goodbye before dying)
6. Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas (about a mother's love for her son)

In the past 16 years of living in this world, I've already read approx. 100-120 novels. The above books are the only ones that made me have cry. :))

Power Books Haul #2:

There's No Place Like Here by Cecilia Ahern (just finished reading this. Anyone want a review?)

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (for my bro. but thinking I think I'll read this too..hehhe)

The Face Shop:


Calendula Essential Softening Emulsion (thinking of using this after finishing my Etude House Aqua Sherbet Lotion)

Last but not the least...

Ribbon Hair Pins P90(approx. 2USD) for the whole thing!! (thrift shop)

Now onto the package~
I've won Winnie's giveaway and she sent me this awesome package with a sweet letter.. :P
Guess what's inside?? YEAP!! Its My Beauty Diary Masks!!!!

(L-R)Sake Yeast, Black Pearl, Strawberry Yogurt, Southern France Apricot, Q10

Yey!!! I heard so much good reviews about them and I can't wait to try them out!!! <3
Thank you so much Winnie!!!

Visit her blog: http://sunkissess.blogspot.com/

That all for now...

Thanks for reading and commenting!!

Much love,
enchi :3

Hi guys!!

I just stumbled upon a grrreat giveaway!!!

Check out the cool prizes!!!


Wanna win this???
Click this link ,follow the rules, wish for luck and wait for the announcement of the winner!! :)

Good Luck to those who entered!!

Much love,
enchi :3

Please give a little of your time to watch this video and help Kristie..


Much love,
enchi :3

This came with the love package from Krischia of **Something_cute**
THANKS Krischia!

iWhite Heating Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

The Product:

(eye-candy for KPOP fans out there!! Jonghyun of SHINee and F.cuz on the background, pictures are from the KPOP convention <3)

Product Details:
(Claims + Directions)


(Directions + Ingredients)


(Manufacturers + Expiry Date)


Product Consistency/Texture:

Very creamy, contains sand-like grains

REVIEW:
Pros:
*Heating = Relaxing!
*gave me a rosy glow
*smoothened my face
*exfoliating
*generously-packed (can last up to 3-4 times of use depending on the amt. you use each application)

Cons:
*Can't stand the milky-pumpkin kind of scent

OVER-ALL
The product was good but I still prefer the Montagne Jennesse heating masks. For me the big downfall of this mask is its scent. I really can't stand the scent so I weren't able to leave it on for a long time. After washing it off the scent still lingers on my face and I find it a bit irritating.. :( Aside from that the product was good. :)

For those people who like milky-pumpkin scent, you won't have the same problem as me. :))

I am new with heating masks and I'm really thankful to Krischia for giving me the chance to try out different products! Although this product wasn't really that satisfying for me, at least it gave me a new experience. Thanks girl! :P

RATING: 2/5 <- mainly because of the scent!

That's it guys!
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I hope you enjoyed my post!

Much love,
enchi :3

Pantene(Japan Version) launched its products here in the Philippines. I guess it was just a trial run to see if the products would sell since its only available for a limited time. I was able to grab some of the products. Right now, I'm only reviewing one because I haven't tested the other products for a reasonable period of time and reviewing the other products right now would seem inappropriate.

N-Eway, on with the review!

Pantene Pro-V Extra Damage Care Deep Repair Hair Mask

The Product:


Product Details:


Product Details in Japanese: (can't read Japanese T^T wish I could though...)


Instructions on How to Open the Product: (also on Japanese! Thank God for the user-friendly drawing.. ^-^)


Consistency of the Product:


REVIEW:
Pros:
*Hydrating/Moisturizing
*Smells good (sorry don't know how to describe it!! >.< i think its berry-like??:P)
*Leaves the hair soft and smooth
*Made my hair more manageable
*Little goes a long way
*Nice packaging
*Affordable

Cons:
*Only available for a limited time

Over-all:
I'm not a regular Pantene user so I don't know the difference between the Japanese version and the regular version. All I know is that I used the regular Pantene conditioner years ago and didn't like it one bit! The smell was just BAD and it wasn't even moisturizing. There was no difference between shampooing alone and shampooing and then conditioning afterward (it just made my hair smell bad! X.X). After that experience, I didn't dare buy another Pantene product until just recently. Thanks to this product, my view on Pantene has changed. I am loving this product and I'm now open to buying Pantene products once again. C:

Rating: 4.5/5

That's all for now!
I hope you enjoyed reading my post!
Thanks for commenting and subscribing!

Much love,
enchi :3

In celebration of her birthday, Jessying on Malaysia is giving away awesome prizes.
Here is a sneak peak of what's in store for her followers!!!


Wanna see more??

CLICK HERE
follow the rules
and your ready to go!! :P

Good Luck guys!! :P

Much love,
enchi :3

Pheobe Ann is having a BIG November giveaway!

10 winners = 10 goodie bags!!

Here is one of the goodie bags at stake!!!


There are 9 more in her blog!!
Check it out HERE!

**This giveaway is exclusive for Philippine residents only...

Good Luck!!

Much love,
enchi :3

In celebration of her birthday, Nikki is having a big birthday giveaway!!!

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Karen of Allure of CF Beauty has reached 200 followers and she's having an awesome giveaway as a thank you for her readers.

Check out the prizes below:



Wanna enter this giveaway??

CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

Much love,
enchi :3

Hello Bloggies!!

I know this is not a beauty-related post, but aside from beauty stuff, I am also a KPOP enthusiast. Hehhe (some of you might have already noticed this because of my Mixpod playlist..)

Anyway, on with the post.



A Korean ballad group-2AM, will officially launch their album-Saint o'clock, in eight Asian countries the next month, joining a line of K-pop artists who have branched out into the international music markets.

"Our first album will go on sale in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and Thailand," Seulong said. "We haven’t gone on many promotional tours in Asia so we were happy to hear that it will be released in those countries."

An official at Big Hit Entertainment, producer and publicist of 2AM, further backed what the singer said, explaining that "Saint o'clock" will be released in the eight countries successively starting mid-November with a promotional tour in those countries planned for early next year."

Woohooo!!! I can't wait for the tour!!! I am dying to take part in this event!! God, please please please let me be free on the days 2AM tours the country.... :P

Credits: www.dkpopnews.net

*PS: I'm still looking for other bloggies out there who are also KPOP and beauty enthusiasts. I want someone that I can relate to (aside from my friends of course) :P

Thanks for commenting and subscribing!!!

Much love,
enchi :3

Hi Guys!!

Semester break is here and I finally found the time to review two skincare products from my past Etude House hauls.. :)) So here goes...

The first product is:
Etude House Aqua Sherbet Lotion

The product:



Claims and other information:


Consistency:


Bottle Opening:



Review
Pros:
*non-sticky
*a little bit cooling
*a little bit refreshing
*has a mild minty scent
*nicely packaged
*affordable
*didn't cause breakouts

cons:
*not moisturizing enough
*has unhygienic bottle opening
*packaging is not convenient for traveling

All in all the product is not something that I can't rave about. It really is nothing special and I feel that there are a lot more moisturizers out there that can replace this in my vanity table. This product gives me just the right amt. of moisture I need in the morning, but during the night, the moisture just isn't enough. I think that I won't be repurchasing this again.

Rating: 3/5

Onto the next product...
Etude House Skin Drink Aqua Toner in Sea in a Bottle (or so I think it is.. LOL)

The product:


Product info:

I don't know Korean so I can't translate this for you guys.. sorry... :(

Here's a pic. that I've got from the net to give you guys more details about the product.


**My mom has been the one using this product, but I've also tried using it a lot of times.

Pros:
*refreshing
*non-sticky (unlike my The Body Shop toner)
*love the clean and fresh scent
*cleans dirt from face
*mild
*didn't cause break-outs
*nice packaging (as expected from Etude House Products)
*affordable
*gives the face a glossy finish
*non-drying

Cons:
*didn't give a dramatic effect

All in all the product worked fine but is again something that I wouldn't rave about. I'm not really a toner person so I don't use toners regularly. (I only use it when I feel like it.. LoL) It does its job(removing excess oil)well but again I feel that there are other toners out there that would be better. Besides, facial wash alone removes excess oil from my face already. Who needs toners?? (correct me if I'm wrong but this is a not-a-toner-fan point of view... *(^..~)* I don't think that I'd be repurchasing this again.

Rating: 3/5

Btw I've learned how to fish-tail braid!! (but its still messy) hahah


That's it guys!! :) Watch out for more reviews!!

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Much love,
enchi :3