An Addiction to Remember...

Yes, I have decided to join the BY NATURE bandwagon. I am so in love with their soaps, that I decided to sign up as a reseller. I find their soaps amazing. Even my son uses BY NATURE's Olive Beauty, and his skin is at its optimum condition.

I have the following bars up for sale. If you're interested to purchase 'em, you may shoot me an email thru september.cruz@live.com, or for faster transactions, send me an SMS thru the following mobile numbers: 0917.519.0904 and 0932.394.4088


Regular Bars @Php 95.00 each:

Milkenhoney - 1 piece


Special Bars @Php 125.00 each:

Citrus White - 2 pieces
Dairy Bar - 1 piece
Strawberry Milkshake - 1 piece
Fair Geranium - 2 pieces


Premium Bars @Php 155.00 each:

Olive Beauty - 1 piece


Payment methods allowed are via BPI bank deposit and Gcash only. Shipping via Air21 or LBC only. Meetups are by appointment, depending on the area preferred. If you wanna place an order for a bar that's currently not on my list, just lemme know so that I can place an order for you. ^_^

Hello there! I am down to my last two weeks of vacation,which means less time for my son and blogging. Ugh. Anyway, being at home most of the time allows me to surf the net more, and visit one of my fave sites, eyeslipsface.com, and upon doing so, I stumbled upon these babies:

Aromaleigh, or AL for short, has been making women beautiful through its makeup line for the past 12 years. It has been a long and winding journey for the company, and I'm sure the people behind Aromaleigh have enjoyed this and have reaped the fruits of their hard labor.

Unfortunately, every journey needs to come to an end, and the time has come for AL to bid farewell to its loyal customers. Rumors have circulated thru the Net, which forced Kristen, the owner, to finally close AL's doors. We may never know the real reason behind AL closing down, but Im certain that this MMU (mineral makeup) line will be missed by many.

Nuff said. On to the "good" stuff. AL's offering a 35% discount on remaining stocks (code: ADIEU35). This prompted me to purchase full sizes of their famous ultra resolution finishing powder (or URFP, for short),which is one of the best products AL has to offer.
URFP is AL's version of high definition powder, but better because they made 4 different shades of it to match different skin tones. I got 2 of their best selling shades: Translucent and Peaches and Cream.

I got my package in about 2 weeks, which is kinda fast for First Class International mail option.

If there's a cartoon character that I absolutely adore, that would be Hello Kitty. Weird though, because Im not fond of cats,but this cutie is an exception. :D

Last year, MAC had a collection featuring Hello Kitty. This time, it's Maybelline's turn, although we're just talking about one product here. This adorable limited edition Hello Kitty mascara comes in the same formula that the regular Volum' Express Cat Eyes mascara does, so if you're a fan of this mascara, then there's no reason for you not to get this one. After all, it's limited edition (I'm such an enabler). :D

This will hit the Maybelline counters by August 2010. SRP is Php 499 only. Limited stocks only, so grab this while you could!

Finally, I was able to get my grubby hands on some NYX round lipsticks. I immediately grabbed the chance to purchase when sis Sol of digitaltraincase announced via her blog that she has some NYX items for sale. I've heard so many good things about these babies, and being the "inggitera" that I am (LOL), I decided to give them a try as well.

• Very creamy texture. I actually dropped Indian Pink and created a small mess on our floor,and when I scooped it up with my finger, I was welcomed with,well, a very creamy mess.But of course, upon application, I also felt the creamy texture that comes with every swipe.
  
• Pigmentation is very,very good. I am very delighted with the fact that with every swipe that I make,it makes the colors even more vibrant and lively.
• It glides smoothly across my lips,even without lip balm underneath.
• For Php 160, you cant go wrong with it.
• Wide selection of colors available thru their website.

• These babies are rare gems; Generally,they are not available locally. You cant find these in our malls. I was only lucky when I saw that announcement from Sol's blog.
  
• Lasting power is just so-so. But again, with the price that you pay for it, I guess that's okay.

I am very much anxious to try out other colors! But I guess it'll have to wait for now,since I have my baby's baptism coming up in a month's time, and finances will be a bit tight for me since I'm still on maternity leave.

Wanna have this very elegant looking necklace? You can get this for free by joining the contest HERE.

I have seen numerous reviews from fellow bloggers about these masks. I think I've seen these before at Landmark Makati, but never paid any attention to it until I saw reviews from Pinay bloggers. So far I have only seen good reviews about it, and I can't wait to get my hands on them! Unfortunately, when I dropped by Megamall 2-3 weeks ago, I couldnt find the masks! Huhuhu, but anyway, I googled them up and found out that they do come in several yummy and irresistable flavors.. I just hope that they stock up on these here in Manila.

Here is the actual site: Montagne Jeunesse Masks


And some of the to-die-for flavors are (pics and descriptions courtesy of Montagne Jeunesse's official website):

	Chocolate Mud Masque Chocolate, yes, it’s chocolate. A guilt free treat! This masque offers a feast of creamy delights – it’s outrageous! This deep cleansing masque helps unblock pores, moisturises and heals for skin that glows with health. It smells incredible – imagine these – Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter – creamy heaven. Enjoy! Gluten Free No Added Parabens

--NEW-- White Chocolate Masque Deep Cleanse with our new Whitening Masque as part of your regime for a radiant, glowing complexion. Smells so yum please don't be tempted to eat! Allow the Cocoa Butter, rich Cream and moisturising Jojoba to leave your skin deep cleansed & as smooth as the softest cream. Try this ultra deep cleansing choccie treat for a WOW facial experience. Gluten Free Dairy Free No Added Parabens KEY INGREDIENTS Cocoa Butter - Extracted from the seeds of the cocoa plant. A rich emollient used for its moisturizing and soothing properties. Jojoba Oil - Fights fine lines and skin roughness. It can eliminate blemishes and protect skin cells. Dead Sea Salt - Heals & softens skin for a healthier complexion.

--NEW-- Strawberry Soufflé Masque Cleanse with our new Strawberry Soufflé Masque as part of your regime for a purified, toned smooth complexion. Loaded with natural goodness which leaves skin hydrated & refreshed allow your skin to breathe with soothing Aloe Vera & calming Vanilla. Experience the sensation of sheer Strawberry delight and enjoy deep cleansed, healthier skin. Gluten Free No Added Parabens KEY INGREDIENTS Strawberry - Rich in Vitamins C, K, B5 & B6 – an antioxidant queen! Aloe Vera - Soothes, detoxifies, cleanses and moisturises leaving skin fresh and silky smooth. Vanilla - Calming & Comforting.

	Fruit Smoothie Bursting with healthy goodness, our thick Crushed Raspberry and Mango smoothie delight will leave you with fresher, cleansed and softer skin. Lavishly apply and treat your skin to a pore cleansing, sensational awakening. Recommended for Normal, Dry and T-Zone Skin. Gluten Free No Added Parabens

	Fudge Sauna Cleansing has never been so easy with our gorgeous Self Heating Vanilla Fudge Sauna. Absorb the sweet aroma, sit back and relax as the heavenly formula opens pores and deep cleanses, leaving your skin so clean it glows. Recommended for Normal, Greasy and T-Zone Skin. Gluten Free Nut Derivative Free No Added Parabens

Want these? Check out Watsons and Landmark and see if they have these in stock! Also, if other stores carry this line, kindly leave me a note here on my blog entry.

Hi! I'm currently on maternity leave,waiting for the arrival of my lil bundle of joy. Im expected to give birth soon, and once that happens, I'll let you guys know. :D

I have to tell you that my pregnancy taught me a lot of things, and one of them is using organic products. Lately I have been on an organic products splurge, and one of the organic brands that I'm currently addicted to is By Nature Handmade soaps. The soaps are very skin friendly, and is reasonably priced since the bars are kinda large, they would last you a long time, provided that you follow the instructions given.

I made my purchases thru Ebay and Dianne's site. I ordered Olive Beauty, Cocoa Butter Melt, MilkenHoney, and Icy Choco. Descriptions are from the official By Nature website, but I have added a few things just to let you know on what I personally think about them.

Photos courtesy of By Nature Handmade Soaps website as well.



Olive Beauty - Using this castile soap everyday will keep your skin soft and supple. Olive oil is known to nourish the skin and help it retain its moisture. It also provides protection for all skin types, especially for dry and sensitive skin. This olive oil-enriched bar is so mild that it is safe to use even on infants. Price: P155.00 for a 120-150g bar

What I think about it: This is a very good soap for those who have uber dry skin. It kept my skin moisturized, but still it wasn't enough for my uber uber dry skin. I guess being pregnant made my skin very dry,and with the kind of weather that we have right now, having dry, dehydrated skin can't be avoided. But for those who just wants extra moisture, this is the right bar for you.



Milkenhoney - The perfect soap for those who love anything with milk and honey. The milk makes your skin feel extra soft and supple after every wash, while the honey acts as a natural moisturizer and antibacterial. Price: P95.00/120-150g bar

What I think about it: I love this soap. It cleanses very well without leaving any icky residue behind, and moisturizes at the same time. I use this on my face twice a day for about 2 weeks now, and I havent experienced any nasty breakouts with this soap. Highly recommended.



Icy Choco - For chocolate-mint lovers, enjoy bathing with the stimulating scent of peppermint and the mild exfoliation of cocoa powder. This delicious-looking soap will leave your skin feeling cool and refreshed all over. It also gives out a wonderful lather which is simply a bonus for you! Price: P95.00/120-150g bar

What I think about it: LOVE! This is my favorite among all the bars that I have purchased. The minty feeling is perfect for the scorching hot weather that we have right now, and the scent leaves me and my bathroom smelling good. Even hubby likes it.


Cocoa Butter Melt - Your skin will get all the pampering it needs from the cocoa butter in this soap, with soothing and emollient qualities that will leave your skin all soft and moisturized. Price: P95.00/120-150g bar

What I think about it: I was surprised when I saw that this bar had very small grains in it, since it wasnt a part of the description. But that did not make this a bad soap; Surprisingly, I like this better than Olive Beauty because I just think that my skin loved this soap more than the latter. But it's just my opinion.


Overall, I'm happy with BNHS soaps. Caring for your skin has never been this good. I will definitely repurchase once I've run out of them.


Where to buy: Reseller's Directory

Our orders were shipped out on the 18th of February.. Hopefully it'll arrive in a week's time :)

BTW, sorry for being away for soooo long.... Been feeling tired lately,probably because of work.. But the good news is, I'm having a baby boy! :D Just had my ultrasound this morning. :D


Im one excited mom! :D

(But I also miss my make up days) =(