A good portion of my childhood was spent transferring houses because we used to rent until I was 19, when my mom was finally able to purchase our very own home. Every rented home has it's very own landlady and in one particular house where I spent my high school years, there was this one landlady who liked slathering a turquoise clay mask every night. She was nice and sweet, but when rent is due, she could be, well, tough. But I really liked her clay mask. I learned that it was St. Ives' Firming Clay Mask (#Throwback).

I think I may have been living under a rock...I mean, piles of TBJ 12TH MEGA ANNIVERSARY BEAUTY BAGS because I didn't know that these exciting newly- launched makeup collabs and celebrity- owned beauty products are out already! Let's all ogle

About time! Nikkie De Jager or more popularly known as Nikkie Tutorials has finally come out with her very own skin care line.

Sorry for the lack of posts! I have been so busy organizing #TBJ12THMEGAANNIVERSARY plus my family and I have been dealing with something significant; we're perfectly fine, but not out of the woods and they need my attention at the moment; I'll be sharing this with you guys soon, but for now, please pray for me and my family. On top of these things, I am also dealing with a runaway client in my other business. September, you weren't kidding when you said you will mess around with me! LOL.

Two weeks into what I deem as the most stressful month of the year and my skin has gone dull instantly, plus my skin tone is looking uneven in a lot of parts; perhaps it's because I haven't been wearing my sunscreen religiously lately because I barely even have time to fix myself and I am in charge of running errands for the family.

I decided to try Hada Labo's Premium Whitening range last week and I'm so glad it has helped even out my skin tone without adding more stress to it, which is lightening- related dryness. Hada Labo Premium Whitening Skin Care is a gentle, dryness- free way to even out your skin instantly!

An Instagram follower commented on my story featuring this toner and she gleefully said: "That Glow OH toner is good!" I mean, for her to go out of her way and drop me a message says a lot about the toner that's why I have decided to swap my favorite Pixi Glow Tonic for it in the meantime.

I've been using it for three weeks now and all I can say is if you have brightening concerns and it feels like your skin isn't absorbing as much skin care, then Ole Henriksen Glow OH Dark Spot toner can help! Review below!

Menstrual cups have revolutionized the way women address their monthly period and it's arguably one of the best sustainable hygiene solutions the world has ever seen because it has helped reduced the environmental impact of tampons and napkins, which are considered one of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution. I have been meaning to try my hands on one too and thankfully, Intimina Philippines was graceful enough to provide some samples so I can finally try it and join the revolution. I also know that a lot of you have been wanting my opinion on menstrual cups so here we go. Let me tell you all about Intimina Lily Cup Compact and Lily Cup A: their differences, performance, and which is the best cup for you.

Nars is celebrating their big anniversary this year called ANNIVERSAIRE EXTREME and they're releasing a privilege card that's so great, I will definitely tell you right now that you shouldn't miss this...EVER.

Nars Privilege Access is a privilege card that entitles customers to amazing perks. Purchase the card for only P2,000 to become a member and receive P3,000 Nars product as welcoming gift and get a free full- sized product for every purchase as long as you're a cardholder and the program exists! OMG!

What a crazy amazing deal, right? Now don't delay and go to Rustans online or boutiques or any Nars boutique and be a privileged member now of the NARS Privilege Access card!

Visit NARS PHILIPPINES on Facebook for more information.

A girl named Renee reached out to me a couple of weeks ago and introduced her humble business, Cocobelle. Cocobelle is a new lifestyle beauty brand and their pilot product is Cocobelle Makeup Brush Cleaner and Conditioner. I said yes because I took it as a reminder that my brushes are in dire need of a bath (I haven't washed them for a year since the pandemic started. I know, gross) and one of my advocacies is supporting small businesses.

I wasn't expecting much from the product since it's very straightforward, but I didn't expect to be impressed! It's everything that I wish my makeup brush cleaners were and it's sooo convenient to use! Most of all, it cleans and conditions my brushes like a pro. Check out the before and after pictures below!