Now here is something I would like to road test myself – Elizabeth Arden’s Flawless Finish Foundation! I have read reviews raving about its airbrush effect, flawless blended skin, excellent buildable coverage with sun protection too. I hope to be able to catch a local review of this. As with the vast of other foundations, it has got to be perfect for Asian skin and can endure the humidity of our climate to fully appreciate it.
These cheerful buttercups were the ones that welcomed me in the day I decided to get another pampering from Beauty & Butter in Mall of Asia. It was actually my first stop on one of my full packed days. I needed to start right, so in I went.
As my throne was yet being prepped, I took the liberty of taking pictures of the interior, which I can’t get enough of. Have you actually seen a beauty place that is half as funky as Beauty & Butter? I highly doubt it. 
Nail Art
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I was especially impressed during my first facial treatment from Flawless during my Easy Peel experience. Although that got me glued where I was for a few days, it was actually worth it as I stepped out of the house with a more radiant glow as the dead skin peeled off by itself. I decided to have the Flawless White Advanced Facial in the same branch where I had my Easy Peel done – SM Marikina Branch. The best Flawless branch I have ever been to, I should say. I really cannot emphasize this enough in my posts. I love that the doctor gave me the freedom to use whatever whitening regimen I most comfortable with. What was mainly emphasized during the consultation with Dra. Candao was that if there a best time for me to use a whitening regimen, this would be it – right after the Easy Peel Procedure done on me. Most beauty centers I know would practically shove their products to their clients. Hard selling is a major turn off for me and there is none of this in Flawless.
The Regular Flawless White Facial (P560) does the job of exfoliating the dead layer of the skin. The Whitening Mask that is applied during the former contains non-toxic and non-photosensitive substance that lightens and evens out the skin tone for clearer and luminous skin. The Flawless White Advanced Facial (P880) is a step up as it restores the balance of the skin for crystal clear and rosy look by moisturizing and smoothening of the skin. Noticeably brighter complexion, a more even skin tone, transparency in old acne scars and discoloration from the sun.
First time at Freshaire salon
23 Jul 2010
One of the many things I do as I devise ways to get everything done on schedule is do more just one thing whenever I leave the house. I left early last Wednesday, I was headed for the Mall of Asia. I have a dinner appointment at Ibayo, so I figured I could squeeze in a couple or more things that I have yet to do. My last Beauty & Butter visit, my overdue visit to the salon to get my hair chopped and the grocery. It’s time to get the pantry replenished and I had that one taken cared of after all the pampering.
I was not really aiming for a particular salon. Since I hardly know the ins and outs of MOA to begin with. So I went to ask a security officer where the salons are. I first went inside Ystilo but the frontliner was too frazzled with one of the customers, so I didn’t anymore bother myself with that. I got inside Freshaire next. It’s my first Freshaire visit. I always pass by their branches around the metro but never really considered getting my hair chopped inside it, until now, that is.
Gotcha: Dove Intense Damage Therapy Conditioner
23 Jul 2010
Got buttered up at Beauty and Butter
15 Jul 2010
If you think I’m having the time of my life getting pampered by Flawless and Beauty and Butter lately, then you cannot be more right. After the Easy Peel procedure done on me the week before, my next stop was Beauty and Butter.
with Cheryl Dantes, Shen and Loewen Kho during the June 28, 2010 launch of Beauty and Butter at SM Megamall
NO to Counterfeit FitFlop
13 Jul 2010
Just when I recently blogged about my love affair with FitFlop, I get this news that counterfeit FitFlop is now widely available all over the metro.
Easy Peel by Flawless
13 Jul 2010
This self confessed “kikay” finally tried out one of Flawless’s beauty services early this month – the Easy Peel. For some reason, I’ve always felt hesitant getting my face done in beauty aesthetic places. Sure, I’ll take on spa, scrubs in a heartbeat. But not procedures on my face. But this Flawless first timer was pleasantly surprised that there is a resident doctor to accommodate my concerns as I went to visit Flawless in SM Marikina.
2 handbag hangers from ArtsCow for $1.99
12 Jul 2010
I’ve always been inconvenienced by my having to lug around with a heavy tote wherever. But truth is, I cannot leave home without it or any of the articles therein. After searching high and low, I finally found the handbag hanger that I want. I’ve seen several from accessory shops all over the metro but found none that appealed to me. Arts Cow did emphasize too that these are sturdy handbag hangers. Definitely nothing cheap like what we locally have. What is sweet about it is I was able to order customized handbag hangers for only $1.99! That’s $19.97 savings!
Avon’s Ideal Shade Collection
12 Jul 2010
From mestizas, morenas and chinitas, the Filipina beauty has an interesting range of skin tone palettes that make choosing the right makeup quite a challenge. Choosing the wrong foundation, for example, can mean telltale lines or an unnaturally pale (or dark) complexion. Get it right and no one will notice your makeup at all — just all-natural beauty. This is the inspiration behind the Avon’s Ideal Shade Collection.
