I'm back with another review again! Big thanks to Mommy Rockin Style for this product, and some more Cathy Doll products that I will also review here on my blog. It is my first time to try products from Cathy Doll, so I feel very excited about trying them and writing a review about their products!

The Cathy Doll Triple Eyebrow Designing can be easily used on-the-go for a natural look and beautiful eyebrows. The item comes with a two-headed brush that makes it easier to apply the powder. It can also be used on your nose for a little bit of extra tan.

Shades: 

01 Blonde Brown

02 Natural Brown

03 Red Brown

Price:  P249

How to Use

1. Use the flat brush head to apply darker shades of Cathy Doll Triple Eyebrow Designing to your eyebrows.

2. Start drawing your brow lines from the outer side of the brow inwards.

3. Use the other head to gently apply the lighter shades onto the end of your eyebrows.

So, I got mine in shade #1 which is the Blonde Brown.

 This part also demonstrate how you can use the different color/shades available on the product.

I really find the eyebrow brush useful, though it is very small. I actually don't like using brushes provided from some eyebrow palettes because some products that I have encountered contains low quality brush on it. I was quite surprised that this brush is good despite its size. It's very sturdy.

SWATCH

I really love this eyebrow product. I only used the first shade because the next shades are too light for my brows. But the first shade gave a very natural look on my brows. As you can see on the picture, it doesn't look too dark nor too light. I mixed the first and second shade to apply on the front part of the brows to give a fading effect on it so it will not look too dark or like it was drawn by a pen. Overall, the pigmentation is nice and if you're hair is kinda brown or a little lighter then this would suit this shade for you. 

Have you also tried other products from Cathy Doll?

I'm not really the girl who is really fond of accessories, sometimes I would want to wear those most especially on occasions but on a daily basis I usually don't wear any. Sometimes it depends on my mood, but nevertheless, accessories and jewelries improves our overall OOTD or outfit of the day right? 

I would like to introduce to you BugBeeBoom, an online Hongkong based store that sells stylish bracelets, rings, necklace, earrings, hair accessories and other accessories for an affordable price. You can browse through their site to see the stuffs that they offer.

The product was sent by BugBeeBoom for review and please take note that all of my reviews whether sponsored or not are all my 100% honest opinion.

The parcel came with a cute packaging. The shipping only took 2 weeks to arrive at my country. (Philippines)

It is securely placed in a transparent small plastic pouch. The product code is written in the sticker and also their website.

I really love the design of this bangle. As said above I usually don't use jewelries or any accessories on a daily basis but I started to use this bangle when I received it, and since I am already working, I use it to partner up with my business attires. I get compliments from my colleagues that my bracelet looks pretty. Overall, the quality of the bangle was great, it doesn't break when I stretch it to put it on my arms and the design is also superb! I would love to recommend this bangle to all of you guys. Please do check out www.bugbeeboom.com if you're interested in purchasing accessories or jewelries at an affordable price.

What do you think of this bangle from BugBeeBoom?

I'm not a professional makeup artist but just a frustrated one. Ever since I became fond of makeup, I also started to collect makeup brushes. As a student back then, and now a soon to be working individual, I always look for cheaper alternatives so that I can save because honestly speaking I am not rich. Products from high-end brands are great but I believe there is always an inexpensive one that can also do the same thing. 

 Admit it or not, it is a joy to have or collect makeup brushes but then when its already cleaning time, sometimes you will feel too lazy to wash them all most especially if you own tons of makeup brushes. Lol, I don't know if others feel this way too. But, cleaning your makeup brushes is an essential thing because it touches your face and if not cleaned properly it can cause you breakouts or even transfer bacteria to your face. Cleaning is a must most especially if you use them everyday. 

I will share two products that I use to clean my makeup brushes, cushion puffs, beauty blender. If you are on a tight budget or you just want to save, then you might want to try my product recommendations. Trust me, it won't affect your brush/puff/beauty blender's quality.

You will need to prepare a towel, glass or container/bowl

These are my dirty brushes, beauty blender, and cushion puffs.

1. Dove White Beauty Bar Soap 

- comes in different sizes but the biggest one is only around ($1) 

I am a regular dove soap user, but then one day upon experimenting I tried to wash one of my makeup brushes with Dove and it gave me a positive result. The soap is very gentle and it doesn't dry out my makeup brushes. Another good thing about this is, it is very easy to find and affordable too. 

What I do first is I will rinse my brush with water, then gently rub it on the dove soap. You will immediately see the dirt coming from the brush. After that, rinse the brush with water and make sure to rinse it very well (so that the excess dirt will be totally removed). Wipe the brush with a clean towel, then prepare another clean towel to use to let the brushes dry. Put the brushes in a clean towel with the brush hair standing down to prevent the brush hair from falling off. Let it dry overnight, and voila you're done! Your makeup brushes are ready to use again!

2. Daiso Makeup Brush Cleaner ($2)

I also love using this makeup brush cleaner from Daiso because it cleans very well and it is very cheap. I really like stuff from Daiso because they are cheap and useful, I never thought that their Makeup Cleaner will do a very job in cleaning makeup tools! It has a strong smell, though, but it doesn't damage my brush or whatever. Whenever I use it to clean my brushes, I will prepare a container or a glass to put the cleaner and add a little water to it, then I'll swirl my brushes on the liquid and lo and behold, the dirt will come out very quickly. 

Things have been too busy for me for the past few weeks and I barely have time to update my blog and the worst part is, I lost the photos that I edited to post as product reviews, that's why I think it will take a long time before I post another review again. :( 

Anyway, going on to the actual thing for this post, I will be telling how the Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence from COSRX worked on my skin. Bloggers and beauty gurus have been raving that this is one of the dupes for the SKII Facial Treatment Essence but I really can't compare since I haven't tried the SKII FTE nor the other one from Missha or Secret Key. I was intrigued to also try this as this is a cheaper dupe for SKII FTE and I'm desperately in need of a product that would brighten up my face skin tone. It is actually my first time to try a product from COSRX, and since my first experience was great, I'd love to try more of their products, so if you have any product that you would love to recommend to me, please leave it in the comment box below! (Just to let you guys know my current skin type is combination)

"Effect of natural fermentation getting into the skin, Awakening with whitening skin"

 Galactomyces 95 White Power Essence is made up of fermented component with a structure similar to skin, achieving dual functions of whitening and anti-wrinkle at once as dual function fermented essence. It is formulated with 95% high concentrate of the best yeast for the skin, that is, Galactomyces filtered & fermented ingredient, endowing the previously dark, dull skin glow and transparent.

COSRX Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence 

PRICE: P900 ($19)

Got this from theskincarecurator.com. If you are from the Philippines and you haven't heard about them, you should go and check them out. They are an online boutique that sells Benton, LeeJiHam, COSRX and other Korean brands.

This essence is made up of 95% Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate that is known for giving a healthy condition and properties to the skin such as amino acid, vitamins.

It also has Niacinamide that provides whitening to the skin. 

Another good thing about this essence is that it doesn't contain any parabens.

See this chart for the full ingredients and their function to the skin:

I love the sturdy packaging. The pump is very convenient to use. I pump 3 times to apply to my whole face and another 3 pumps to apply on my neck. Then I pat my face for the essence to absorb quickly on my skin. I use this essence after I apply toner.

It has a watery texture. It absorbs quickly, it doesn't leave a sticky feeling and my skin immediately feels hydrated and moisturized. The essence doesn't have any scent. I've been using it for 1 month already, every morning and night, and so far so good I'm pleased with the results. I didn't have any irritations upon using it and my skin is brighter than what it look likes back then. I also notice my dark under eye getting a lot brighter than before which is a very good thing because it works much better than my eye cream but I still use my eye cream to give more moisture to my under eye area. Overall, I would definitely recommend this product!

Have you also tried some galactomyces fermented filtrate type of product? 

No one wants to have an oily skin right? You don't want your face to look like you can already cook something on it because of the oiliness. Sometimes it feels like every foundation or BB Cream that I use doesn't go well on my face because I will just get too oily after some hours even though I have applied primer on. I really hate it when I get too oily most especially around my T-Zone. Today's review will be a product again from LeeJiHam and it is a moisturizer for combination and oily skin. Let's see if it worked well!

LeeJiHam 5a Control Cream

Price: P1900 ($40.18)

For Oily and Combination Skin

If you live in the Philippines, you can purchase this product on www.theskincarecurator.com. I highly recommend you to shop at this website most especially if you are looking for Benton, LeeJiHam, and COSRX products. They have it all! Your questions will be all answered as they have a great customer service and they will help you to purchase products base on your skin type and problems. Another thing is, their website is very convenient to use. You should check them out if you're thinking of purchasing products from the said brands above.

According to The Skin Care Curator's website:

The 5a Control Cream is an oil-free cream for oily, combination, and sensitive skin. The 5a Control Cream helps control skin glow and provides rich hydration, leaving the skin intensely moisturized. 

Since the packaging is in a glass container, it is carefully covered to protect the product. I like the packaging, it looks classy. But you have to be very careful on this because it is fragile and for a clumsy person like me, extra care is needed. Lol, it has a silver and white lid and it doesn't come with a spatula. Everything in the box is written in Korean so I couldn't understand the information about how to use the product and what are the ingredients of this and thankfully The Skincare Curator's website has it and it is very helpful. You can see the expiration date on the bottom of the product.

Ingredients: 

water, clometherone, glycerin, butylene glycol, cyclopentasiloxane, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, betaine, Centella Asiatica extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) bark/leaf/twig extract, dimethicone, dimethicone/peg-10/15 cross polymer, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, polysorbate 80, hydrogenated lecithin, argania spinosa kernel oil, cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, triethanolamine, sodium hyaluronate, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, triticum vulgare (wheat) germ extract, carbomer, bisabolol, candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, methylparaben, tocopheryl acetate, capryloyl glycine, hexylene glycol, sarcosine, butylparaben, peg-60 almond glycerides, serenoa serrulata fruit extract, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed extract, phellinus linteus extract, cordyceps Sinensis extract, ganoderma lucidum (mushroom) extract, caprylyl glycol, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, fragrance, propylene glycol, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, oleanolic acid

The cream has a quite sticky texture, but it can be blended easily and absorbs well on the skin. The cream has a nice scent. A small amount of product goes a long way so be careful on getting too much. You also have to be sure that your hands are well sanitized before you use your fingers to get the product because it doesn't come with a spatula. After applying it, my skin feels moisturized and smooth. I've been using this for almost a month already and to tell you the honest result that it brought on my skin; I notice that my skin is less oilier comparing to the time before I use it, though it didn't magically make my skin look oil-free at the first week of using it, I'm glad that somehow I'm noticing some changes in terms of the oiliness on my face. I still use it up to today and I'm satisfied to see how my oily fry pan like face is looking clean now. (LOL) When I have my makeup on I notice that my skin doesn't become too oily as it was before. Another thing is, it didn't left any breakouts or irritations on my skin. Overall I would rate this product 4.5/5. It does what it says and my skin is happy to eliminate sebum and at the same time I love how moisturized my skin is. If only this product comes with a spatula... anyway I would love to recommend this to people who have the same skin type like me. 

What do you think of this oil control cream from LeeJiHam?