Your Go To Hygiene Care On The Go - Feminine Mist by Beauty Library


I used to think it's hard to maintain hygiene when you're on the go. There are tons of things for us girls to consider a must in our bag like wet wipes, tissue or soap. How do you wash every time you need to do your thing in public restrooms especially when you're in a hurry, right? It has been an ongoing hassle before I found my new favorite go to for feminine hygiene.  


Yes, you read the title right. My go to hygiene care on the go is Beauty Library's Feminine Mist. It is the first no need to rinse, all natural, anti bacterial and odor neutralizer feminine spray for the intimate area. The product comes with a very chic packaging in two variants - Green Tea and French Rose. My personal pick of course is the French Rose. I just like the color but both variants are pretty good. It's also very affordable with 189 SRP for 30 ml and 249 SRP for 50ml and I could vouch that it's worth every penny.

My suggestion of course is it's better to buy the 30ml so it can fit your small bag in case you go to events but if you always carry a bigger one then go ahead and buy the bigger size. Nevertheless, you'll be getting a product worth your every penny. Afterall, hygiene always must come first for us ladies. ;)

If you have already decided on buying the Feminine Mist, it's available in selected Rustan's Supermarket, Robinson's Department Stores and Supermarkets, Watsons, Shopwise, Welcome Supermarkets, All Day Supermarkets and Mercury Drug Stores Nationwide. Yes, pretty much everywhere. 

So, what are you waiting for? Get your new go to hygiene care!

What is an Influencer?




It started back in 2016 - a thought followed by various actions. One thought that maybe I can use the internet to express myself, to be seen and heard. Back then, content creators may it be in the form of writing or videos were just a handful. The industry was still on the rise, not yet widely known as it is now but grows day by day. I had seen the OG's in the industry - watched and got inspired by what they were doing.

So I told my shy ass self to just start. I only had my phone with me and nothing else - no laptop, no camera and most importantly no confidence.

But I began my journey with a signup to Blogger and finally with a makeup tutorial article - it was harder to narrate a makeup tutorial with words and pictures rather than just uploading the video itself but I was so shy. I didn't know how to speak to the camera and let's just admit that I was awkward as hell.

A series of product reviews came and went. On the contrary to what people may believe, we don't receive "free" products in the beginning of the journey. To be honest, we make content, grow big enough for a company to notice us before we are given the opportunity to review something for free. I still remember the first ever company who emailed me for a feature on my blog - it was exhilarating, finally getting noticed.

After that, I started my Youtube account. My first video was very awkward - it gained a lot of dislikes, but on the positive note, it also gained a ton of likes and views. It was very motivating, to be noticed yet again.

A couple more articles and videos came and went. It was fun. But like everything else, it became tiring. And I constantly asked myself why. Fast forward to this year, I still ask myself on why I left my eager 2016 self behind. If I was still that girl who constantly posts reviews and videos, I could probably, maybe, have a lot of brand deals on the way.

But I stopped.

The articles were less. The videos stopped.

And this time I really asked myself, what does it really take to be an influencer?

And then I knew why I stopped. Because I got tired of trying to be noticed. I realized that influencing people doesn't only come in brand deals, product articles, likes and views. What it takes to be an influencer is affecting people around you, embracing them with your ideals, views, and opinions. It isn't all glam and glitter, it's learning from one another. I learned slowly through the years that the best way to influence people is not by trying to influence them but by being your most genuine self. In that way people will gravitate towards you naturally and will also learn from you.

Come to think of it, we are all influencers - curated IG feed or not.

Watsons: Stay Healthy From the Inside and Out with Me!


These past few weeks I have been MIA from social media because I was focusing on myself and the things I wanted to do with the time I have offline. Although I was posting less photos and have been online for a short time, I dropped hints on my Instagram stories and posts on how Watsons helped me through my journey of daily productivity while maintaining my good health.    
                               
                                      

Let me just give a brief information of what Watsons is here in the Philippines or Asia, rather. (If you don't know). It's the largest health care and beauty chain in the continent which offers wide variety of health products such as different kinds of medicines for your needs and also caters to every beauty need you have regardless of your gender. Such a paradise for us shoppers, right? For the longest time, I have been a solid recurring customer in Watsons and this time is no different either. 


As a woman who's always on - the - go and faces every problem head on, I had always tried to maintain a healthy life, although failing a few times. This is because this lifestyle forces one to be exposed with pollution and stress which causes too much problems for the health inside and out. A couple of times, I would suddenly have acne breakouts because of work stress and it would be so hard to cure without a solid skincare I could rely on. Another one would be endless nights of suffering from migraines and fever because of my overworked body. And with the rainy season upon us, there are high chances of me catching colds especially with my cold intolerance.


 Lastly, I'm so grateful to have found my skincare and hair care routine from Watsons. With my naturally oily skin, I am prone to breakouts. Thus, having a skincare which battles this helped me tremendously. (Ehem, Celeteque.) For my hair, on the other hand, it's always a problem with my naturally curly hair because it usually has the tendency to be frizzy with just a soft breeze of air. So when I commute, I would be looking like an aswang outside. (P.S. The pictures I posted are by far my favorite products from Watsons.) 

With this said, my journey to maintaining my good health inside and out is still under progress but I'm still glad that I have Watsons to rely on with every step of the way. What's yours?

#BeHealthyInsideAndOut #LookGoodFeelGreat #WatsonsPH

I'm Lost



To be honest, I'm not in the best state - extremely far away from the best version of myself, I would say. Well, the best version that I could think of - my dream, my goal, the person I envisioned I would be in, back when I knew nothing, back when I thought the world would be a piece of cake - an easy journey, a walk in the park.

To others, they may see me as someone whose enjoying life with a nice job, a creative hobby, a set of wonderful friends  and a stable roof above my head. To me, I see the flaws I have with my bad habit of overthinking things, of cutting people off harshly, of being shallow and naive, of being lazy and many, many more.

For a week I've been trying to hold it together - my stress, my problems, my thoughts. And I've been getting through with binge eating, distraction from games I could play, from excessively browsing social media.

Well, it's not shocking how it got me nowhere. 

Here I am, lost again.

"I'm stuck." I would say to myself.

"I'm doing great." I would tell my friends.

And as I sat and ponder on my thoughts, sip on my coffee and reflect on the things I could do better, I start to remember who I am - my goals, my dreams, myself. I was in a state of lost for reasons I created, for the monsters that were conjured by my own thoughts and feelings.


Here I am, spilling everything with words I typed just like a water free flowing, my thoughts guide the words I write. The block that has been bothering me for a week now, is starting to clear up.

For everyone who feels lost right at this moment, I just want you to know that it's okay to feel this way - to feel empty. It's natural. Life will not always be rainbows and sunshine. There will be times where in you will need a bucket of ice cream to cool your emotions and that's okay. Be like that.

But don't be stuck in it.

Sit down when you're ready, take a deep breath, play a slow relaxing song, and let your thoughts flow. Make a plan on how you will get back up, outline your points if necessary and continue your journey.

Start where you left off.  

It's okay if you're still on your way to being your best self. As long as you're in that journey towards the goal you have, it's always going to be satisfying. 


 

Have a Special Mother’s Day With Send A Shakey’s!


It’s that time of the year again when we celebrate the love and sacrifices of mothers, motherhood and maternal bands around the world.

Each one of us have our own super wo-Mom, the one who carried us in her womb, gave birth to us after nine months, played with us, fought with us and raised us to be the best version of ourselves. Every year on the second Sunday of May, we honor and say thank you to our super wo-Mom whose unconditional love we can’t even fathom and whose strength is totally undeniable.


What are your plans to surprise Mom this year besides the traditional flowers and cakes?

Whether you’re at home or living and working abroad, why don’t you surprise Mom with her Shakey’s favorites through Send-A-Shakey’s this Mother’s Day? All you have to do is visit www.shakeyspizza, click Send-A-Shakey’s, choose your orders and then checkout conveniently and pay online. You can also include messages of love under Special lnstructions.


You can send that surmise now or order in advance for Mother’s Day through Send A Shakey’sl Just indicate delivery date, time and your Mom’s delivery address. This will save you time and effort from the hassle of last minute arrangements. That’s convenience in just a few clicks!



So ready to shake up the surprise for your super wo-Mam? Visit www.shakeyspizza.ph now and plan an unexpected, easy and convenient way of honoring your Mom through Send-A-Shakey’s!
Happy Mother’s Day!

Paclair Clean Gel - High Quality Skin Care From Japan


          It's been a while since my last post and let me just say that I truly missed blogging and would try to be a little more consistent with my articles in the future. Nevertheless, if you have been a consistent reader on my blog, you would know that I mostly review products that I have tried and tested. Well, if you're new to my site: this is my space where, like I said, review products and write about my thoughts and emotions. Today is no exception since I'm here to write about Paclair Clean Gel.

So what is Paclair Clean Gel?

 It's a high quality all-in-one skin care treatment by Paclair which helps brighten dark spots, eliminates acne and acne scars, has a firming effect, a moisturizer, and can whiten the skin. It has won the International Quality Institute's Monde Silver Award for 2017, an honor which can be compared to the ratings of a hotel. Not only this, it's also made in Japan which we know in general that the quality control is high.

Let's break it down,

First of is the availability and price of the product: You can buy this at Blue Bee One Ph with website at https://bluebeeone.ph/. They have a high number of following and ratings on their facebook account which makes them a trustworthy online seller in my opinion. The price of the products is pricey though, amounting to Php 2,600 plus. But before you click out, read til the end of the article and I'll explain why this is worth it.

Moving on, the packaging is quite simple which I'm okay with. I don't know if I'm the only one but I like how it's in a plastic packaging compared to the normal glass one in expensive skincare products. Believe me, if you're a clumsy person like me, you'll prefer this kind of packaging. Plus, the feel of the plastic looks sturdy so you wouldn't be afraid if ever it falls, repeatedly.

Now let's get on to the product itself. Paclair Gel is made with all natural and organic products so fret not about applying this consistently as it will not burn your skin whatsoever. It's also mild so everyday use is okay. I even sometimes use this thrice a day - day skincare routine, makeup primer, night skin care routine. The product is a clear gel which makes it easy to blend in daytime skincare routine. It's also not heavy on the face so I use it before makeup for my skin protection. For the acne and acne scars, it takes a while before the product takes effect since  it's mild and good for the sensitive skin. The most outstanding quality of this product for me is the moisturizing effect it give my skin. After it dries out on your face, you will feel the difference of softness to your skin compared before you applied the product.

Just a tip, when you're using the product, just get a small amount since it's easy to spread. I have been using mine in a month and it's still in almost half amount from when I received it.

My verdict for this product is I liked it a lot. I have been using this on my skincare and makeup routine. If you have the money to afford this then go for it. After all, your skin is like an investment. Invest on high quality products. I hope this article helped you in deciding which skin care to buy.

How I Coped with My Self Doubts






Self doubt is a dangerous thing.

It has always been a struggle for me to face my choices with all the negative thoughts boggling my mind.

What if I'm not good enough? What if I made the wrong choice? What if I can't do it? What if I fail? What if..

All these what ifs that are holding me back is depressing.

Was depressing.

It took me a while, a looong while to not get past it but to live through it, with it. I know that there will be self doubts. It's constant, always reminding me of what I lack as if it's following me incessantly. But eventually, I learned to flow with it.

When self doubts start clogging your thoughts, learn to ignore it and focus on your goal. Always focus on what you want to accomplish and your plan to actually get through it. Afterall, your goal should not attain perfection because no one ever is, but to reach your realistic objective.

Do not make your mind your enemy. You are not your enemy.

Learn to live with your flaws with a smile just like I did and am doing. 
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