My Night Facial Skin Care Routine

Hey Loves!

So today, I will be sharing with you guys my Night Facial Skin Care Routine. If you see in the photos above, I actually don't have an extensive routine before going to sleep. Just the right products to make sure that my face is clean and moisturized.

First of, is my facial wash. I use the Celeteque Exfoliating Facial Wash. This is the ones that have tiny beads on it. I actually prefer this over the other one which doesn't have the beads since I feel that exfoliating my face really takes off the dirt and oil that I have accumulated over the day. With that, I can avoid any break outs or pimples because of the remaining dirt or oil in my face. Take note that whenever we sleep, our pores are also taking a rest, so I make sure that I have a clean face before going to sleep otherwise, I will see a pimple or two the very next day when I wake up. I have been using this product for more than 10 years now actually. My skin is quite sensitive so I have to make sure I use the right and gentle yet effective products.

After washing and exfoliating my face, I then use a toner. This one is from Belo. I find that this is very effective as well. After cleaning my face, I put a generous amount on a cotton ball and wipe my face and neck with it. Toning actually removes all the other excess dirt or oil that the facial wash wasn't able to remove. 

And of course, after toning, I have to moisturize my face to make sure it doesn't dry especially during the Ber months where it gets kinda cold so my skin actually tends to dry and flake out. I use the Celeteque Moisturizer with Triple Moisturizing Serum. Like I said earlier I have sensitive skin so basically using the right effective yet mild products are a must for me. Also, what I do, since I have combination skin where my T-zone gets oily, I don't apply any moisturizer in that area otherwise it becomes oilier. So I put this moisturizer on my face excluding my T-zone area. I also want to avoid wrinkles, which are prone for dry skin, so of course, making sure that my face is moisturized especially throughout the night and day can help me avoid having wrinkles early on.  

After all that, I then put on my eye cream on my under eyes. I am using my Quick FX Eyelift Cream. I have actually included this product in my November 2015 favorites which you can read here. I have noticed that though I don't have dark under eyes, I have puffy under eyes which is quite bothering to me. I have been using this product for about 3 weeks now and I can see improvement. 

Last, but not the least, of course, I do brush my teeth before going to sleep, and the way that I exfoliate my lips is actually brushing them mildly to remove any dead skin cells. To avoid my lips from drying especially nowadays that the weather is getting cold, I make sure to apply lip balm. This is actually just a transparent lip balm which I bought from Essence. I love though that this is just the usual lip balm, it keeps my lips moisturized. I find it very effective. I also love the fact that it does smell and actually even taste like candy. LOL

I also decided to include the makeup remover I have been using. Of course, sometimes, especially when it comes to eyeliners and mascaras, they don't totally come off when you wash your face. What I do is that before and after I wash my face, I use cotton buds or q-tips and cotton to remove my eyeliner and my mascara. I also do that after washing my face since most of the time, my eyeliner tends to stick around even after washing my face. I am using this Ever Bilena Advance MakeUp Remover which is very effective and affordable.

Okay, so that's it for now. I hope I was able to give you some information if you are also looking for affordable yet effective facial products. :) Feel free to comment down below what you're night skin care routine is or if you have any questions. :) You can also follow me here in BlogSpot and in BlogLovin.com to be updated with my new posts and product reviews. :) Follow me also in Instagram: @Yhang_Chua since I always keep my IG account updated with my new posts. :)

Xoxo,

Yhang

Note: This is NOT a sponsored post. I purchased these products myself. Photos are mine unless stated otherwise. 

October 2015: MakeUp and Skin Care Favorites

Hey Loves!

Today I will be sharing with you guys my makeup favorites for this month. Some I have already mentioned and have done reviews on and some of them I haven't but I have been using them. Rest assured though the the products I will be mentioning here which I haven't done a review on will have their separate posts for my reviews on these products. :)

So anyway, I haven't been going out that much this month so if you have read my previous posts, I am one big eyeshadow fan, but this month, since I haven't been able to go out that much since I've been very sick, I skip the eyeshadow part and just go for simple eyeliner. Yes, I am also a fan of eyeliners and can't go out without wearing it. LOL. So anyway, let's get on with my favorites for this month. :)

Okay, so first of, let's start with my moisturizer of the month. This is something I discovered through our Pinay Youtubers and bloggers who have been using this already. I already ran out of my Human Nature Beauty Sunflower Oil which I apply before going to sleep and still haven't had the time to go the nearest Human Nature shop in our area to buy myself a new one. So yeah, since I saw a lot of positive reviews about this, I decided to try it out and I was amazed on how good it feels on the skin and how effective it really is. This one retails for only Php 20.00 per sachet in Watsons and in the SM Department Store- Beauty section. 

Next stop will be my primer- this is the Quick FX No-Shine Mattifier. If you have been following me on Instagram, you may have seen that I have posted this already a few weeks ago. Because honestly, I have been in several SM Department Stores looking for this one, I have even looked for this in SM Baguio when I was there last month and it's always out of stock. Luckily when I went to SM Bicutan a few weeks ago, they already have this in stock so I decided to buy 2 of these primers to stock it up, and when I went to SM Bicutan again last week and saw they were again in stock, I again bought another 2 sachets. :) You can never go wrong with stocking this up because this always gets sold out easily. This retails for Php 89.00 per sachet and a little goes a long way. It is really effective and keeps my makeup on for a very long time and my face matte.

On with the face products. Since I have been going out to nearby places like the nearby malls to buy some necessities and run some errands and to the hospital as well for my regular check-up with my doctor (Yep, I've been really sick lately so I have to get my weekly consultations with my doctor to keep tract of my progress). Anyway, because of that, I skip foundation for now and just use BB Creams. My Top 2 favorites are the one from Shawill- which I have already done a review on (read the review here.) and my recent purchase which is the Maybelline Clear Smooth All In One BB Cream in 01- Fresh. I have been using this for a couple of days now whenever I go out and I really like its finish and the longevity of it. The finish is a bit dewy but in a good way where it gives that glowing finish on the face. Rest assured though that my review for this Maybelline BB Cream will be posted soon. :)

And of course, my next favorite is the Maybelline 12 Hour Superfresh Powder Foundation. I find that its claims are actually true and that this product reached my expectations. I also have done a review about this which you can also read here. What I do though is that I use this as my setting powder after I apply my BB Cream to give it a matte finish. I either use the sponge which is included in the product upon purchase or I use my ELF powder brush which you will be reading about soon, so keep reading! :)

I haven't actually gotten myself to purchase the compact itself yet since for now, I am doing fine with this refill still. Also, I still haven't used up my Maybelline 2-way Cake Foundation powder so practicality wise, I won't purchase it until I feel that it's already a necessity for me and if I decide to replace my Maybelline Clear Smooth 2-way cake foundation powder with this one already. LOL. This refill retails for Php 199.00 but I was able to buy it for only Php 169.00 since they had a Php 30.00 off when I bought this. I am not sure though if the Php 30.00 off is a permanent markdown already for this product or was just for a limited time only. I also have reviewed this product and you can check it out here.

Next stop will be for the brows. After I colored my hair Ash Blonde last month, I had to make sure that my brows will match my hair color so as not to look awkward. With that being said, I bought these 2 babies which closely match my hair color and these products are both from Nichido. Aside from the fact that they are very affordable, they are very easy to apply and quality is great.
First is the Nichido Eyebrow pencil in the color Taupe. This retails for Php 138.00 in Watsons and in the SM Department Store- Beauty section.
Second one is the Nichido Brow Tinted Gel. This retails for Php 238.00 and I got the shade in Salted Caramel. According to the saleslady at the Nichido Counter in the SM Department Store, this is their lightest shade that's why I decided to get this one.A little goes a long way as well for this product and the pigmentation is very good as well. 

For the eyeliner, I have 2 favorites:
First is the Nichido Liquid Eyeliner in Black, which I use when just going to go on errands on nearby malls or places. I just put this on my upper lid and it does the job. What I really like about this product is that it does last a long time and it doesn't smudge. I have already also done a review about this which you can read here.
Next is the Essence Cosmetics Gel Eyeliner. I have also read a lot of good reviews about this and since this was on sale in SM Bicutan when I visited their counter, I decided to get one for myself. I am a sucker for eyeliners if you still don't know specifically for gel liners since I find its longevity better and that I also apply this one on my lower lash line and it doesn't smudge. I got this for only Php 150.00 since it was on sale but I wasn't able to know how much is the regular price of this product.

For the eyes as well, I have been really loving this I Love Extreme Mascara from Essence Cosmetics. What I really love about this product is that the wand is big so it does extend your lashes to its extreme. Most of all, it doesn't clump my eyelashes like other mascaras do. This also lasts a long day and I can say it is waterproof. This retails for Php 229.00 in Essence Cosmetics counters found in SM Department Stores. A little goes a long way as well for this product so it's a sure thing that you don't need to apply a lot upon usage.

For the blush, I have been loving this Maybelline Cheeky Glow blush. I actually bought this in Mercury Drugstore when I was there to buy my medicines and saw that they have a permanent Php 50.00 markdown to it. Without any second thoughts, I already purchased this one. The original price was Php 199.00 but I was able to purchase it for Php 149.00 only. What I like about this blush is though it does have shimmer in it, the pigmentation is just enough to give that rosy and natural glow. It doesn't look too pink on the cheeks and that it really does look natural. I never regret on my impulsive purchase of this one. LOL

For the lips, I have two favorite products.

First of course is my Aido brown lipstick in the Number 13, which retails for only Php 25.00, (Ikr, it's so affordable right? :)) and I love the longevity it also has. I have been loving brown and nude shades lately and this one is my favorite. In fact, I really like it so much I have already stocked up on this shade and bought an additional 4 more of this. Haha! The nearest mall to our place is SM Bicutan, and unfortunately, there is no Aido and Fasion 21 counters there. :( So basically, for me to be able to buy this one, I have to go to SM BF, which is 2 rides away to get my hands on these babies, so when I was there, I already decided to buy more so that I don't need to go there again just to buy this one again when I already used up this tube. Oh, and yeah, I have also done a review about this which you can check out here. They also have other shades which I also have but this one is my favorite. :)

Second favorite I have for the lips is this Excel Matte Cream in the color Orange. I don't know but I love how the shade orange looks good on the lips. I bought this in Ayala MRT station in one of the shops there for only Php 50.00. I know that I have read in a few blogs that there is something about this product that is not good for the lips. However, based on my experience, I haven't experienced anything bad about this product. I also have this in the color brown but I have already used it up already. I have been looking for an affordable orange matte lippie for a long time then when I passed by this shop in Ayala, I saw this and without any hesitations, I bought this one already. I love that the longevity of this is very good that it does last me the whole day. It doesn't feather out on the edges and it still stays on my lips after eating and drinking. Since it's matte, it does tend out to dry your lips a little so what I do is that before applying this on my lips, I first apply a moisturizing lip balm to make sure it doesn't dry out my lips. :)

Alright, I know this post is already quite long, but no worries, we are down to my last 3 favorites. They are not makeup product per se but I use it as well.

Okay, I decided to include my Top 2 Favorite makeup brushes I've been currently loving. The first one is the ELF Pro Powder brush. If I am not mistaken, I bought this for Php 160 and is available in the ELF counter in SM Department stores nationwide. I love how it can get enough powder product on it. This is what I use when setting my foundation and makeup with a setting powder. It is soft and doesn't feel harsh on the skin. (That is the brush with the while handle in the photo shown below)

Next is the Blush Brush which I bought in Metro Department Store in Market! Market! a couple of months ago. What I like about this is that it does get the product and evenly applies it on my face. The bristles are soft and doesn't feel harsh on my face. I bought this for only Php 59.00. For its quality, the price is really surprising. In fact, this works better and I like this a lot more than my Nichido Blush brush which is more than double the price of this brush. Anyway, this brush doesn't have the brand name on its handle, but if I remember it right, the packaging states that the brand of this is Star.

Lastly but not the least, my favorite lotion at the moment. I am a lotion person. I don't have dry skin but I feel like I have to apply lotion every now and then especially on my hands and feet. In fact, I have a small bottle of lotion on all my most used bags or purses to make sure I have one with me all the time. And this one, which is from Watsons, stays at my bedside at all times to make sure I can reach for it whenever I feel like I have to apply lotion especially after taking a bath and before going to sleep. This is in the scent of Pomegranate and Apple. I have been using Bench lotions and the one from Bath and Body Works for years now, and when I saw this and smelled it, it does smell like the ones from Bath and Body Works, so I decided to try this one out. Anyway, it only costs Php 119.00 for a 532ML of the product. After using this, I really liked how this leaves my skin very moisturized without feeling greasy or oily on the skin. In fact, I already bought another bottle of this but with a different scent. LOL

Okay, so that's all for now. I hope though that I wasn't able to bore you with how long this post is and I hope I was able to give you guys some information on some products which are really worth buying and using. :) 

How about you? What are your current beauty favorites? Feel free to share them in the comments area below. To be updated as well for my future blog posts, you can follow me here in BlogSpot and Instagram: Yhang_Chua and in Bloglovin since I also make sure to keep my IG account updated with my latest posts and even latest purchases.

Thank you for reading and see you on my next posts! :)

Xoxo,

Yhang

Note: This is NOT a sponsored post. I have purchased these products myself. Photos are mine unless stated otherwise. 

What's In My MakeUp Kit?

Hey Loves!


So today, I figured out I will be sharing with you guys what I have in my makeup kit. This is the one I bring with me everywhere, either to work or when I am going somewhere else. So keep on reading. :)

Okay, so let's start with my kit itself. This is something my late cousin gave me when she was still alive. So basically, it doesn't only serve as my makeup kit, it feels like whenever I bring this with me, I feel like I'm still bringing a part of her with me. It's just a simple violet pouch. She knows I love purple and anything related to that color that's why she gave this to me. Nothing fancy, just a simple pouch. 

So let's get on with its contents. :)

I'd like to start with my compact powder. This is the Maybelline 2-way Cake Foundation compact. I've had this for years now and I've hit pan on this a lot of times already, but since I already have the compact itself, I just buy the refills. I apologize though for the wasted sponge LOL. Just shows how overused this is already haha! But of course, when I buy the refill and it already has a sponge included, I also replace the sponge. 

Next is my blush. This one is from Nichido. Though I also have other blushes from different brands, this is the one I prefer to take with me. I have been using Nichido blushes since I was in college, and I can say that aside from the fact that their blushes are very affordable (this one costs only Php 88.00), the pigmentation and the quality of their blushes are very good. :) It gives that natural looking blush without looking like a clown LOL.  I also have two other blushes from Nichido but this is the shade that I prefer to bring with me.  I also included in this photo my retractable brush. I've also had this for years now and I just wash it from time to time. This one was given to me by my Mom years ago so I really don't know what brand this is. 

Next are my eyeliners. If you have noticed, I'm a sucker for eyeliners, and if you have been following me on Instagram, you will see that I can't go anywhere without wearing an eyeliner. LOL. I always bring two: my gel-liner from FS and a liquid one from Nichido. 

Another product I have for the eyes is this single eyeshadow from Essence Cosmetics. I prefer my eye makeup smokey or dark, that way it gives my chinita monolid eyes some depth. I do put on my eye makeup before going to work or if I'm going somewhere but I like having this handy especially if I feel the need to retouch the darker shade of my eyeshadow in the crease area. This is the Essence Metal Glam in the shade Choco Chic.

Then on with lip products, first of course, I cannot go anywhere without lip balm. I really don't have chapped lips or dry lips, I just want to make sure I have this handy with me whenever I need it. This is also from Nichido, their Lip Blush which is a tinted lip balm. So at times when I don't feel like putting on lipstick, I put this on for a natural looking lip color.

With lipsticks, these are what I bring with me. This is my holy grail- the Ever Bilena Magic Lipstick with Vitamin E. I have been using this for years now and I've also been through a lot of tubes of this. What I like about this is the color lasts me the whole day! :) and this only costs Php 85.00 in Watsons and in the SM Department Store- Beauty Section. This was something introduced to me by my former colleague in my previous company. I can wear this lip color alone or I dab a little before I put on my other lipstick. That way I am assured that once the lipstick fades of, I still have some lip color on. :)

The Lipsticks on the other hand are both from Aido. I do bring two shades, so as I can wear whatever I was in the mood to wear that day. I always have my brown shade which is the Aido Lipstick in Number 13, and the other one is the pinkish shade with a red undertone which is the one in Number 2.

For the brows, eversince I colored my hair ash blonde, of course I had to make sure that the colors of my brows will match the color of my hair. When I was still a brunette, I used the Shawill eyebrow pencil in 02. Now I have to get something which matches my hair color which is the Nichido Eyebrow Liner in the color Taupe. 

And another thing I keep in my kit for my brows is the Marrionaud 2-sided brush. The other side has a spulley and the other side has a eyebrow powder applicator. This is what I bring with me to make sure that whenever I find the need to retouch my brows, I have this to help me make sure it looks natural and the color has been applied evenly. I am not sure though if Marrionaud still has this in the market since I've also had this for years now as well.

And the last item which I keep in my makeup kit which is not a makeup product is my contact lenses holder. Honestly, I don't know what they call this thing but I like calling it the house of my contacts LOL. Anyway, I am near sighted, and instead of wearing eyeglasses to work or when I go anywhere, I prefer to wear contact lenses so that it won't be a bother to me and I can wear my sunnies especially when I'm going home from work (I work the night shift) or if I'm going somewhere else during the day. Also, being able to wear contact lenses gives me the opportunity to wear my eye makeup. :) Because basically, I also have a pair of eyeglasses which I wear when I'm just at home or at times when I just have to run errands and I feel like since I am wearing my contacts daily, I need to give my eyes some rest from them.

So there you have it. That's all I have in my makeup kit. :) I hope you enjoyed reading this post. :) How about you, what do you have in your makeup kit? :) Feel free to share it with me in the comment area below. :)

So that's it for now. :) Feel free to follow me here in BlogSpot or in my Instagram: Yhang_Chua to be updated for my upcoming posts. :)


Xoxo,

Yhang