e.l.f. Studio HD Blush -  "Rich and creamy HD Blush naturally sculpts and highlights the cheekbones for a soft-focus effect that is great for everyday use. Velvety soft, lightweight and highly pigmented color creates a long-lasting result for all day wear." - via eyeslipsface.com

e.l.f. Studio HD Blush in Diva - "Rich and creamy HD Blush naturally sculpts and highlights the cheekbones for a soft-focus effect that is great for everyday use. The Vitamin E enriched formula conditions and hydrates the skin for a healthy, radiant glow. Velvety soft, lightweight and highly pigmented color creates a long-lasting result for all day wear." $3.00 | 0.51 fl. oz./15mL - via eyeslipsface.com

e.l.f. Studio HD Blush in Superstar - "Rich and creamy HD Blush naturally sculpts and highlights the cheekbones for a soft-focus effect that is great for everyday use. The Vitamin E enriched formula conditions and hydrates the skin for a healthy, radiant glow. Velvety soft, lightweight and highly pigmented color creates a long-lasting result for all day wear." $3.00 | 0.51 fl. oz./15mL - via eyeslipsface.com

e.l.f. Studio HD Blush in Headliner - "Rich and creamy HD Blush naturally sculpts and highlights the cheekbones for a soft-focus effect that is great for everyday use. The Vitamin E enriched formula conditions and hydrates the skin for a healthy, radiant glow. Velvety soft, lightweight and highly pigmented color creates a long-lasting result for all day wear." $3.00 | 0.51 fl. oz./15mL - via eyeslipsface.com

"Safeguard empowers mothers by providing them with a simple, yet effective, defense against germs and preventable illnesses. When it comes to germ protection, Safeguard is the #1 choice of both mothers and doctors. Safeguard has been helping Moms keep their family healthy for over 40 years. Today, our products – including bar soap, body wash, liquid hand soap, and hand sanitizer – are available in more than 15 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America." via - sampleroom.ph

Moringa O2 Herbal Shampoo and Conditioner with Argan Oil -"Bring together nature’s powerful multivitamins and Argan oil which are very rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals including Vitamins A, C, D, E, B-complex, essential fatty acids Omega 6 and 9, calcium and other minerals." - via sampleroom.ph

Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream - "Color and correct, moisturize, apply SPF, and reduce the appearance of your pores all in one step. The new Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream Fair to Light instantly reduced the look of pores in 80 percent of women as assessed by expert graders. Formulated with 7 benefits in 1 product for younger-looking skin, you can reduce the appearance of pores and maintain healthy, younger-looking skin for a beautiful flawless finish." - via olay.com

Hello guys. Happy Hump Day! Where did the two days go? Is it Wednesday already? Why am I so obsessed with this? In the scheme of all things, a day is just a hiccup in eternity, yet sometimes, a day feels so long and never ending.

"SaSa prospers on its successful and proven "one-stop cosmetics specialty store" concept, offering customers with a wide range of quality products. It has over 280 retail stores and counters in Asia selling over 600 brands of skincare, fragrance, make-up and hair care, body care products, health and beauty supplements including own-brands and exclusive products." - via sasa.com

Revlon ColorBurst Balm Stain in Honey - "A lightweight lipstain + moisturizing balm for a perfect flush of color. ColorBurst Balm Stain gives softer, smoother lips with a perfect flush color that lasts hour after hour. - Flushed stain + balm-like moisture. - Retractable chubby crayon, no sharpener required." via revlon.com

KBL (Kadyos, Baboy, Langka) Recipe - This popular and well-loved Ilonggo dish is easy to make, with only a handful of ingredients and cooked in one pot. The KBL's sour broth is reminiscent of Sinigang, with the Batwan fruit serving as a souring ingredient.

Sleek MakeUp iDivine Palette in Sunset - "Twelve shades of super-pigmented, longlasting, mineral based eyeshadow, designed to suit all. Sunset i-Divine creates coppery, smoky eyes with a splash of ocean blue from a palette that shimmers with color. With rusty metallic shades of deep bronze and burgundy, this palette gives a dramatic, flattering finish. It is the perfect summer holiday palette to add warmth and depth to eyes." - via www.sleekmakeup.com

Makeup Graveyard: April 2015 - I am starting this new series featuring the makeup that has bit the dusk and therefore will be relegated to the metaphorical makeup graveyard (i.e. the trash bin). With this being an end-of-the-month feature, I can hopefully be more conscientious in my makeup buying.

Olay Total Effects - "Fine lines. Wrinkles. Age spots. Rough texture. Dry, scaly skin. Uneven skin tone. Whatever signs you see in the mirror, Total Effects has a total solution. From cleansing to conditioning to moisturizing, Total Effects offers a compete line of anti-aging products dedicated to helping you look anything but your age"  - via olay.com.ph

Hello everyone. This month's Beauty Empties feature quite a substantial lot. Lately, I have been diligent in finishing up items. I consciously tell myself to use up any product before opening a new one. I love trying out new things so this is a bit of a "sacrifice" for me. Seeing these empties is satisfying and more than makes up for the effort.