We recently went to Malagos Garden Resort for some much needed R&R. One of the things that Glamazons are concerned about when semi-roughing it, is packing for the motd. Truth be told, you can opt to bring just a lip and cheek tint, a bottle of sunblock and a tube of bb cream. I wanted to see if I could come up with an motd with less than what I normally use at home but more than what I would use for my no makeup look. I wanted this particular excursion to have some semblance of glam and not the usual minimal makeup (if any at all) I often go for on outdoorsy trips. I've tried the usual makeup route for overnight stays but I've never quite tried glamping or trying to be fashionable while on a trip. I usually don't care too much about motds when I'm on vacay, so I decided to try it on our Malagos Garden Resort stay.

  So what did I pack?

1. Nivea Post Shave Balm- I repacked it in a smaller and much lighter container---a soft squeeze bottle to be precise. I want my makeup to glide smoothly and stay on all day. if I don't use a primer, my skin, sweat, and oil will eat up all the products in a just a few hours.

2. Etude Brow Pencil (#2 Brown) and M.A.C Browset (Girlboy)- I use the pencil to shape the brows and the browset or the browcara to match my brows to my hair. No glam look is complete without fantastic brows.

3. M.A.C. Individual Eyeshadows in Brule and Espresso- If you can only bring a few items, a good cream base is a must and a brown shadow will give your eyelook some dimension or even a smokey effect that is 100% fabulous.

4. Maybelline Hypersharp Eyeliner and Etude House Play 101 Pencil (#49)- If you want a softer look, use just the Etude House Pencil. I wanted drama, and Maybelline Hypersharp delivers drama.

5. Clinique High Impact Mascara- You want to frame those peepers with lush lashes and I have the sampler size from a set that is essential for this glamping excursion.

6. L'Oreal Infallible Pro- Matte (Golden Beige)- You need the ultimate face base that will keep the oil at bay and stay on all daw. Maybelline Matte and Poreless is also a good choice but glamping would dictate that the lighter and sleeker packaging is the better choice.

7. BYS Contour and Highlighting Sticks- these are cream sticks that glide on smoothly on the skin and do not budge once set.

8. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer- I used this to make my brows sharper and to hide the dark circles under my eyes.

9. Maybelline White Stay Fresh 2-way Powder (Sand beige)-  My usual setting/finishing powders were too bulky to bring and I can imagine too messy to attmpt. I decided to pat this on my face to set my makeup.

10. M.A.C. Sculpt and Shape Compact- I set my contour and highlight with this instead of my fave Kat Von D Shade and Light Contour Palette. Smaller but also effective.

11. Colourpop Supershock Cheek Blush in Clutch- This small and compact blush packs is highly pigmented and requires a light touch to give you a sweet and natural blush. I chose this because it seemed the least fragile of my blush collection.

12. Colourpop Supershock Highlighter in Lunch Money- This cream highlighter glides on smoothly on the skin and gives that controlled dewy illusion that balances the full makeup look. It is essential if you want a full face but don't want a matte and cakey look. I chose this amongst my highlighter collection because the last time I packed my Becca Champagne Pop, it shattered during travel.

13. Colourpop in Clueless- This innocent but playful matte pink gives you a lip color you don't have to retouch as much (if at all) and gives you a soft but finished look.

14. L'Oreal Infallible Makeup Extending Setting Spray- this seals the makeup and lets it set as it dries. I repacked it in a smaller atomizer for the glamping trip.

  I managed to fit all of these and some extras I wound up not using in a medium-sized cosmetic bag. Full glam looks often require a cosmetic case but I managed to minimize the products enough to fit into my handbag.

  Here is my glamping motd topped with a wide brimmed hat for effect and sun protection. :)



   I had so much fun putting together this motd. I hope you also had fun reading about my glamping experience and hopefully you try it out for yourself too. I've always gone the sans or minimal makeup look and I just wanted to try something new. This was another thing I simply had to say yes to in my journey of self-love, self-acceptance, and discovery.

  So what are you waiting for? Say yes to something new today... :) . May the Glam be with you! :)

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  There's something special about hair... Our relationship with it is so complex that it often reflects much of how we feel or what situation we find ourselves in. Happy or sad... Heartbroken or in love. Some may wear it a certain way according to profession or convenience while some use it for self-expression. For me, going red was simply a chance to say yes to a different me.

  Some members of the Davao Bloggers Society volunteered as models for Hairs and Nails' collection for the MBEX. I was one of the participants and was assigned to Ms. Gheena Tolentino. Initially, I wanted to have the usual style with subtle changes to color but halfway through, I just thought to myself that this is a chance to say yes to something new and, in a way, celebrate joining DBS. Last year, I decided to reinvent myself by coloring my hair for the first time, now, I just want to have fun.

  I was hesitant but Ms. Gheena was very forthcoming and nice about the experience. She would tell us about what she had in mind but would not be forceful about things we were not open to. She wanted to do a full fringe in red for me. No, not the usual auburn shade--- vibrant red. I still can't believe I agreed, but I'm glad I did.





  Different was what I wanted and different was what I got. In pictures, my hair looks like a solid burgundy but in person, you can see the vibrant red coursing as highlights through my wine colored mane. Up close, they look red hot and unique. My daughter is totally crazy about my new look. She even asked if she could have the same hairdo as her mommy.



   Above is a close up of my motd and Ms. Gheena's fringed and vibrant red creation. We modeled our new look as Ms. Gheena talked about the collection. Later with Sir Buddy, they explained why Olaplex is such a godsend to stylists as it protects the client's hair from damage. Using Olaplex enables them to push the hair further to better engage the stylist's creativity as well as deliver great results to the client.

 We all had fun and learned a lot from the event and our stylists. It gave us a chance to step out of our comfort zones and embrace change.

  Thank you, DBS, Hairs and Nails, Sir Buddy Congson, Ms. Gheena, and Kuya Belnor for the beautiful experience. Here's to new hair, new life! Thank you, Elgon Philippines, Beauty Lane Philippines, Olaplex Philippines, and Hairs and Nails!

  Thanks for visiting my blog and may the glam be with us always! :)

  Hi, guys! Sorry it took so long to put out another Colourpop Lippie review, I was waiting for more lippies to add to my ultrametallics from mommyfindsdavao's owned by Ms. Crystal Fernandez. I got four Colourpop Ultrametallics and One Ultramatte from her shop at Abreeza. The shades are Lights Out, Pyt, J.I.C., and Flitter for the metallics and Bad Habit for the matte. I also got a Colourpop Ultramatte  lippie in the shade Drive-In from all_about_authentic on IG.


  I've used the Ultramattes for my motds but just had test swatches for the metallics. I just haven't had enough time to figure out an motd with them and when I do, I always seem to forget to use them. I'm just used to mattes, I suppose.

  For the Ultramattes, Bad Habit is a wine colored lippie very similar to more better but lighter. The formula is not as drying as the typical ultramatte and glides on beautifully without a hitch. Drive-in, also a matte is a deep magenta that's similar to LASplash Smitten Mousse in the shade bewitched. It has that typical Ultramatte texture that is drying and has a velvet matte appearance once dry. It also photographs beautifully. I think it's a very wearable violet shade.

  Now for the Ultrametallics, they look similar but have slight differences in tone and texture. They also seem more lightweight on the lips, less opaque, and do not have the same strong acrylic scent of Zebra and Maneater. Lights Out is a bronze-gold mix that glides on well, not drying but may require two coats to get its true color. PYT is a more brass with very slight green undertone that has the best texture and opacity of the four. It also does not emphasize the lines of the lips like the other three. J.I.C. is a pale pink metallic that just looks a bit like a frosted pink gloss than a lipstick. It reminds me of Estee Lauder's Pink Parfait lippie that has very sheer coverage. It would certainly look great on top of a pink or purple lippie. Flitter is a pretty metallic peach or a very faint copper shade. It stands out because of its peachy color but has a tendency to be streaky on the lips. You will need about 2-3 coats to achieve the same effect as the swatch above. The wand I got for my tube of flitter might be a factor since it doesn't seem to be taking as much product as the other metallics.

  All in all, these are great additions to my growing Colourpop collection. If you ever feel like getting them, I usually get my colourpop fix from mommyfindsdavao or all_about_authentic on IG. I hope you found this post helpful. May the glam be with you! :)

  Hey, Beautiful! I have five new Colourpop Lippie Products for this post. I also have more makeup product reviews coming up and I hope you tune in for the other September additions I've added to my stash.

  Hello, Beautiful! I just want to share my BeautyMNL experience with you. I was handpicked to give the site a test run and I jumped at the chance to score some brand new beauty items while learning how transactions with the site worked. I've heard about Beauty MNL before but haven't availed of their services mainly because I was used to buying from IG sellers and physical stores, not shop sites. I initially thought it would be tricky, but it's actually more straightforward than I thought.

  After accessing BeautyMNL, I immediately noticed how organized they've put together their site. If you have a particular brand or product in mind, they actually make it easy for you to locate the item. I love the fact that they have product reviews from buyers because I can find out about the product right there and then without having to go through so many outside the site. I personally like reading reviews because they are personal experiences with the product and not promotional descriptions that often just give you its pros and often just gloss over the cons.

  Having just received a big makeup haul from my parents, I decided to order beauty tools for this site's haul. Being a fan of Morphe Brushes, I browsed the shop for a blending brush and found the  Morphe M519 . They sell other Morphe brushes on the site too which, quite frankly, has guaranteed a future visit from me for their Morphe M438 once they've restocked it. My next item was the Swan Egg Blender. I'm looking for a generic dupe for the egg sponge I use for my concealer so I really hope it works out. The last item I ordered was the Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Sheets which you can get here: Biore Cleansing Oil Sheets. I've always been curious about this product but never really got the chance to buy them until I came across the product on Beauty MNL. I really love Biore's Micellar Water, so I have a feeling that I'm going to enjoy these sheets as well. I can't wait to try them on my eyeshadow and mascara laden MOTDs.

  Payment and checkout was a breeze as it was easy to understand and the site showed you the breakdown of your order. Another thing I liked? Their wide selection of beauty products as well as the discounts and fabulous deals on selected items. They also indicate product availability so it eliminates having to bother anybody to ask if they have stuff on stock.

  My Order was shipped on September 9 and it arrived today, which is the 12th. This is often the case for provincial deliveries and I often get my packages from Manila-based sellers in 3-5 days.




  I just love the packaging. Its resealable bag looks neat and keeps the products safely inside. It also contains the delivery receipt that shows you what you ordered. I appreciate this extra step because you actually have your purchases on paper and you don't have to pop open your email to check your invoice in case you've forgotten about the products you're supposed to get. The fact that they've chosen to use packaging with the site's name makes it seem all the more professional. Often, I just get my products bundled in generic cellophane and bubble wrap.


  These are my much-awaited ordered products and I just can't wait to try them out on my next MOTD. Inside the resealable bag, they came protected in bubble wrap and I got them in pristine condition. Can I just say that the blending brush feels so soft? I've been brushing it acros my wrist since I got it. I'm just so happy that I finally have a site to get my Morphe brushes from.