Beauty by Arielle Bernabe

Hi, Beauties!

It's been a week! How have you been? :)

Disclaimer. Photo credits: mygirlsecret.com

Today, I wanna show you my newly-found baby, this Samsung 3W Clinic Fresh Snail Mask Sheet!

Using a face mask is one of my ways to freshen up myself from a very stressful day. I've always been a fan of mask sheets since the very first time I've tried it and it did nothing but wonders to my face.

It is the first time for me to use a 3W Clinic brand, and to be honest, when this product was given to me as a gift from my aunt, it was also the first time that I heard of the brand. I believe it is a new one, but I swear, it won't fail you. :)

Aside from the fact that my face glowed, as you can see below, your pocket will also not get hurt for it only costs a dollar a piece!

As I've said, this baby was given to me as a gift, so I didn't really know where my aunt bought it. So I looked it up over the internet, and unfortunately, I wasn't able to find a physical store where it can be bought, but I found out that it can easily be bought in Amazon or in Ebay!

Let's talk about this beauty's active ingredients!

Snail Secretion Filtrate is best known for its moisturizing and anti-aging effect. It also helps in regenerating and repairing skin. Even though a snail kinda creeps me out, now knowing that this slimy thing can actually soften my skin in one touch, I'll try to be friendly to them a little bit more. :D Another friendly ingredient of this baby is the Hyaluronate Acid, which is definitely not harmful, non-toxic, and is no doubt a natural ingredient for it is already a part of our dermis. This moisturizing baby also helps the Castor Oil perform its job as a cleanser, by helping it and all the other cleansing ingredients of the mask be quickly absorbed by the skin!

I usually apply face masks at night, for it is the best time to relax and let my skin breathe.

How to use a facial mask sheet:

1. Pull out the mask sheet from the package and unfold.

2. Slowly and carefully place the mask on your face, fitting every hole to its designated place.

3. Masks are good on the face for 15-30 minutes. For safety purposes, please do not attempt to use it longer than what is prescribed on its package.

4. The remaining solution left inside the package from the mask is usually best used as a facial lotion. After using the mask, pat the remaining formula onto skin and let it dry.

And... That's it! If you let your skin breathe a clean and healthy mask like 3W Clinic Fresh Snail Mask Sheet, you won't be disappointed with the result that you'll see the next morning! :)

This selfie is one way of showing you, beauties, the effect of this Snail Mask, and how well it freshened up my face!

How's your experience with face mask sheets, beauties? Tell me your story! :)

Hi, beauties!

Let's talk about skin care! Our skin is the first line of our defense. It's one of the first physical characteristics that catches someone's eyes. Whether we like it or not, first impressions lasts. We might want to give the people we meet, an impression, that we do, take a shower. LOL

I know that it has been a constant struggle for us to find the perfect beauty products that will suit our imperfect body, perfectly. And somehow, no matter how many products we've already tried in the past, hoping that they'd be the one who'd take real good care of us, unfortunately, the search still on.

And no, this is not a hugot.

Due to this, I'd like to share to you some of my experiences with the skin care products that I prefer to use. I can say that so far, these babies are the ones that are helping me achieve the prettiest I can be, make-up deep. :D

My Face and Body Skin Care's Must-Have List:

1. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

2. Gluta White and Firm Soap

3. Kojie-San Skin Lightening Soap

4. Nivea Body Whitening Night Serum

5. Myra Vita White Whitening Hand and Body Lotion

So my dad has fair skin. My mom is super flawless. I'd like to say that I've got a some nice skin because of my genes, but I have to admit that I put some efforts to achieve this clean-looking skin I have now. Here's how:

The Morning Routine!

In the morning, assuming that you've taken a bath the night before, you'll only need to clean yourself from any possible sweat from sleeping, and freshen up yourself.

Here's what I use:

1. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.

Why use this product?

Personally, I believe that Cetaphil does wonders. I've tried so many facial wash brands before. None of them made my skin look so clear and visibly pore-free, like this beauty does.

While I sometimes beg to disagree with the claims that this baby can cure your skin problems, it still, does not irritate your skin. Some other facial care products claim that they can treat your acne, pimples, wrinkles, blackheads, whiteheads, etc., while their most active ingredient is paraben that can actually harm your skin, Cetaphil, however, doesn't promise anything. But, I can guarantee that this beauty is so mild, you won't be able to blame it for anything.

To help Cetaphil do some magic, try to use some exfoliator tools, like puffs, soft sponge, or soft facial brushes. Shown above is the Marionaud Facial Massager which you can buy from Watsons Drugstore, and Nippon Esthetics Facial Sponge, which you can buy at www.nipponesthetic.com.

2. Gluta White and Firm Soap.

Why use this product?

Not to complicate you with scientific-sounding ingredients, I'm just gonna tell you what an amazing combination an L-Carnitine and Glutathione can make. The actual name of the soap tells you what!

Glutathione is very famous for making the skin fair. Combine it with L-Carnitine and Lipofirm, some of the active ingredients which this extraordinary Gluta Soap have, say hello to your new bright, wrinkle-free skin!

3. Myra VitaWhite Whitening Hand and Body Lotion

Why use this product?

Simply because Myra VitaWhite is the cheapest (for only 120php or so for 200mL), for a beauty on-the-go that has got the harmless, SPF 15 sunscreen that we need for everyday use to block the harmful sun rays that may touch our skin.

Although I wasn't able to achieve a fairer skin with Myra VitaWhite alone, with the use of this together with the other products I mentioned above, nothing has made my skin look healthier.

Also, with the use of Myra VitaWhite, it only took not more than a week for me to go back with my original skin tone after I spent three days getting my skin burnt under the beach's sun!

The Night Routine!

Time to clean up the heavy dirt! :)

1. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.

As you can see the first picture above, the only skin care that can pass for a facial wash product, that I'm giving a mini review of, is the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. Why is that? As I've said, I already tried a loooot of products before. From high school to college, I can no longer count how many facial wash, cleanser, toners, and even soaps.

Of course, out of desperation, I did my research. I'm not gonna lie, I've read a lot of bad reviews about Cetaphil, but I refuse to believe them, for I've seen the results myself from a relative of mine. It's the only wash she can get for her sensitive skin. So, I gave it a try, and baby, I honestly say that nothing took care of my skin so well like Cetaphil does. Trust me, this beauty is really a great buy. :)

Day or night, I use Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser as my facial wash. The only difference is that, I use the Marionaud Facial Massager more often at nighttime than daytime, to remove all the make-up and dirt I inevitably acquired from a rough day!

2. Kojie-San Skin Lightening Soap

Why use this product?

Two of its active ingredients are: Kojic Acid, which is very famous for its anti-melanin properties and skin lightening effects, and Coconut Oil, that is known for its antioxidant and anti-aging properties, which effectively prevents the sagging of the skin.

Why do I use this at night?

As I have measured by experience, Kojie San cleanses my skin better than my daytime soap, which I mentioned above. Due to the fact that I have to clean more at night than day, I chose to wash with this baby after long hours of exposure to dirt.

I do have knowledge of the Kojie-San Skin Lightening Lotion, but I haven't tried it yet, so I am not sure, yet, if it will work perfectly for me if it is combined with Kojie-San Lightening Soap.

Even so, I can say that, this Kojie-San beauty, Combined with Nivea Body Whitening Night Serum, works perfectly together for making your body skin the best it can be, you can even post an #IWokeUpLikeThis with pride!

3. Nivea Body Whitening Night Serum

Why use this product?

Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin darkening. To achieve a fairer skin, Nivea Whitening Night Serum provides Rucinol that prevents the hyperpigmentation of Melanin, especially when we are inevitably exposed under the sun.

More from its active ingredients: Hydra IQ, Lotus and Pearl Extracts, Licorice, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E, that are specially formulated to purify the skin, this beauty can definitely leave your skin hydrated, moisturized, healthy-looking, and with fair and even skin tone!

PS:

Dear Beauty, this review is to show you the current skin care essentials that I use, tell you something about it and why I prefer to use it. Even so, please do know that no skin is the same. Every beauty is entitled to find, test, and try, for the essentials that his/her skin will find perfect for itself. And to tell you honestly, even I, is still in the look for something that might suit me better. I'm not closing any doors when it comes to beauty. :)

And to you, all the beautiful people out there, I hope you'll soon find your own hotshots and if you already did, please do tell me how you found it!

That's it for my Hotshot Skin Care Essentials! What's your #SearchForThePerfectSkinEssentials story?

There are good things in life that no matter how much you want to hold on to, a time will still come when you have to set them free. But in this case, I want my babies to have their new beautiful mommies!

Adopt my preloved beauty goodies! It's FREE!

It's super easy, beauties, all you have to do is to:
(1) Share this blog on Facebook and Twitter (if you have any),
(2) Caption the tag #BeautybyArielleBernabe on your post, and
(3) Follow me here on Google+ (this is not required, but I'd be very glad if you'll do!)

PM me the item/s you want, and the first to share, the first to be served! :)

EYE MAKE-UP Collectibles
Paris Collection Shimmer Mascara, Crayon Touch Me Curl Up Mascara, Nichido Liquid Eyeliner, Jialiqi Liquid Eyeliner

Paris Collection Shimmer Mascara

This was a gift from my mom and I got four of these, so I'm willing to give away one!

Bought in: Dubai
Time acquired: Less than six months
Review: 3/5
-It can coat your lashes, yes. If you want to achieve a natural look, this one's for you! But if you're rooting for a volumizer, well, this one can achieve it if you roll it to your lashes with at least five (5) rounds.

Crayon Touch Me Curl Up Mascara

I bought this one, but when I found another curl up mascara from the drugstore, I didn't feel a need to use this one anymore. Maybe you'd want it!

Bought in: Japan
Time acquired: 1 year and 1 month
Review: 3/5
-The brush indeed can curl your lashes the way you want it to! I just suggest that you dip it in other tint - probably a thicker one - if you want to achieve a more volumized lashes!

Nichido Liquid Eyeliner
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Oh, there is one thing I really need you to know about me. It is that if I acquire a newer make-up that has the same features as the old. I tend to not use the old one anymore. XD

Bought in: Watsons Drugstore
Time acquired: Less than 6 months
Review: 3/5
-Pointed tip, best to use in achieving a cat eye! Just make sure it already dried before you open your eyes wide!

Jialiqi Liquid Eyeliner
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Bought in: Farmer's Market
Time acquired: Less than 6 months
Review: 4/5
-Pointed tip, fast drying!

LIP GLOSS Collectibles
Fashion 21 Fruit Gloss, Careline Pink Gloss, Total Girlz Glitter Gloss

All these babies are long-lasting and moisturizing!

Fashion 21 Fruit Gloss (the one on the left side)
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Bought in: Watson's Drugstore

Time acquired: Less than 1 year
Review: 3/5
-Although it's sticky, this one's hydrating and natural-looking!

Careline Pink Gloss (the one in the middle)

Bought in: Watson's Drugstore
Time acquired: More than 1 year
Review: 3/5
-It is slightly colored, but can still pass for the natural look. If you're rooting for that non-paling shine, this one's for you.

Total Girlz Glitter Gloss (the one on the right side)

Bought in: California, USA
Time acquired: More than 1 year
Review: 3/5
-This glitter goodie is sooo kikay, it can make your lips plump!

EYE SHADOW Travel-sized Goodies

Careline Eyeshadow and Blusher, Aido Classic Make-up Kit, LA Colors 6-color Metallic Eyeshadow, LOL Glitter Eye Creme

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Careline Eyeshadow and Blusher (top left)

Bought in: Watsons Drugstore
Time acquired: Less than 1 year
Review: 3/5
-I usually do my eye shadow at home. But whenever I'm in dire need of a retoucher, this one's very handy for my smokey eye! It's got the blue and brown shades from lightest to darkest that is perfect for shading your smoke!

Aido Classic Make-up Kit (top right)

Bought in: Watsons Drugstore
Time acquired: Less than 1 year
Review: 3/5
-Having a hectic schedule? No time to art-ify your shadow? This travel-sized kit is very helpful if what you're looking for is something to color up your eyes specially when you're in rush.

LA Colors 6-color Metallic Eye Shadow in "Precious" (bottom left)

Bought in: California, USA
Time acquired: More than 1 year
Review: 3/5
-These colors can indeed color-fy your eyes! If applied properly, these shadows can last long.

LOL Glitter Eye Creme (bottom right)

Bought in: Watsons Drugstore
Time acquired: More than 6 months
Review: 3/5
-Paired with the glitter gloss, this glitter goodie is kikay enough to complete your pretty girly look!

COVER, CONTOUR, AND HIGHTLIGHT Set
Face It BB Shimmering BB Cream, AC Contour and Highlight Kit

This is the duo that is the hardest for me to give up. But, because I already have a lot of BB Creams and foundations and a better contour kit and I haven't used them both for more than a year, I think it's time for them to have a new owner.

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Face It BB Shimmering BB Cream
Bought in: Korea
Time acquired: More than 1 year
Review: 4/5
-As said in its description, "This BB cream contains 'Crystal Modeling Powder' which offers a radiant, luminous complexion and 'Jewel Repair Complex' which is a skin repair complex that keeps skin healthy." I need not to say more!

AC Contour and Highlight Kit
Bought in: Japan
Time acquired: More than 1 year
Review: 4/5
-Very handy for fair to medium skin tone, this C&H kit is always on the go!

THERE'S MORE!
This powder kabuki brush and blush brush is perfect for accurate application of face powder and blush!
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So what are you waiting for, beautiful one? :) Share this and grab your bet beauty item now! <3

Meet ups only at:

LRT Pureza

Jollibee Pureza

PUP Manila

Jollibee Stop and Shop
MANILA, PHILIPPINES

This giveaway is OPEN until supplies last! :) Thank you, beauties!

Hello, fellow Beauties! This girl is quite new to beauty blogging, but has a huge love for make-up, fashion, health and wellness, and of course, inner beauty (literally and figuratively, LOL), for such a long time now.

I've always dreamt of having a blog of my own, but I have always feared of criticisms. 'Coz of that, I feared that I don't know enough to write, 'feared that I don't have a DSLR yet to film an HD make-up tutorial, feared of anyone, whom I know will soon criticize every word I type here. I bet I'm not the only girl who have insecurities, so I think you get me. :)

But that was then.

Now, I realized, no dream will ever come true if you won't take a risk or take a step! So here I am! :) I promise you guys that whatever I post here, I made it with all my love and filled it with all the positivity and beautynspiration I have!

'Hope to hear from you when I post my first ever b.blog!

Soon sending love and sharing gorgness tips to all of you,
Arielle B.