Monday, April 28, 2008

my ilog maria honeybee farm loot

went to tagaytay yesterday supposedly to take some photos.. it ended up as a shopping trip.. sonya's panaderia, bag of beans, and ilog maria honeybee farm: 


i wanted to buy everything!

but of course i needed to exercise self-control.. and anyway they have an online store so no need to drive all the way to tagaytay.. :p

the loot is actually missing 1 soap.. coz i had low EQ and had to try it already. :p i actually also tried the shampoo as well, hence less content. :p

anyways, i'll provide details on the trials after a week or so of using the products.. but first impressions:

shampoo - very minty on the scalp.. such a cool feeling.. i felt my scalp was being really cleaned.. the texture of the hair leaves much to be desired though.. though i didn't follow the after shampoo instruction. :p kinda tedious. i'll try with conditioner next time..

soap - sudsy.. but not lusaw.. feels good on skin.. let's see how it is in smoothing.. :p

lotion - really milky.. kinda hard to spread.. and a bit greasy.. but good on smoothing..

for all of them.. smells nice.. left a clean smell on my room.. :p

anyway, here's the listing of the loot :D

Rosemary Soap
Stimulates circulation, relieves headaches, stimulates hair growth, prevents dandruff, effective against gout, stimulates the brain & kidneys, quiets a weak heart and relieves depression.

Eucalyptus & Ginger Soap
Cool & Spicy. Fights scaly dry skin and all forms of dermatitis.Circulatory stimulant. Recommended for psoriasis.

Bamboo Charcoal Bergamot & Lime Soap
Whitening action. Absorbs skin odors & toxins. Astringent for Oily skin. Uplifting. Energizing. Bergamot oil is anti-bacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, deodorant and helps clear eczema. Lime Oil is antiseptic and antiviral, so it aids in beating many common skin illnesses and ridding the skin of acne.

Milk and Honey Soap
Offering your skin gentle moisture and a glowing complexion. Wholesome, nutrient-rich buffalo’s milk has a low pH level. Maintains skin at its natural balance. Recommended for problem or sensitive skin

Spearmint & Oatmeal Soap
Cooling, refreshing. Perfect for hot days. Alleviates skin asthma. Oatmeal is a mild exfoliant for sensitive skin.

Sandalwood & Honey Soap
Sandalwood oil is soothing, relaxing and healing. We add it to our natural soap base of beeswax, honey & propolis to make a truly relaxing, fragrant and cleansing soap.
* bought 2 of rosemary (hence 6 soaps in pic, 6 descriptions, 1 missing soap in pic. :p)

Honey & Propolis Shampoo
Handmade in our Beefarm from natural ingredients: Honey for conditioning &hair growth. Propolis for scalp infections, dandruff, falling & greying hair. Natural oils like palm kernel oil, castor oil and  coconut oil for gentle cleansing. Aromatherapy grade essential oils from herbs and fruits nourish and heal your scalp, while fighting skin ailments.

Honey & Propolis Liquid Soap
The mildest soap we produce with the same premium ingredients as our shampoo. Use it on your face and hands to gently cleanse your skin.

Sting-Less Mosquito Repellant
Repels mosquitoes without chemicals.
Citronella, lemongrass and other plant oils naturally repel mosquitoes all day.

Royal Jelly Honeymilk lotion
Handmade in our beefarm from: beemilk or royal jelly, honey, beeswax, propolis & natural flower, herb & seed oils.
Excellent as a moisturizer. Gently rub into skin. Quenches dry & scaly skin to make it supple & smooth.

Royal Jelly Cleanser Moisturizer
Handmade in our beefarm from: beemilk or royal jelly, honey, beeswax, propolis & natural flower, herb & seed oils. We add more royal jelly to this cleanser – moisturizer, which is directly absorbed in your skin; rejuvenating it.
Can be used as a make-up remover. Wipe dry with tissue paper.
Can be used as a moisturizer. Just rub into skin and leave on.

* descriptions copied from website

Monday, April 7, 2008

there’s no stopping me..

i just can’t stop shopping.. i am an addict yes..


*** photo from gucci

Sunday, April 6, 2008

skin food black bean eye line pencil

applying eyeliner isn’t something i can do quickly.. i’ve tried different kinds of eyeliner in an effort to find one which i can work with..

i first tried normal pencil eyeliner.. i find it painful.. i feel i would scratch my eyes before i get a decent line..

next i tried automatic eyeliner from elianto.. it also takes some tries before the color sticks to my lids.. which results to uneven application..

next i tried gel eyeliner from face shop.. while it goes on nicely, i find the effort of using a brush tedious for everyday use..

so i went back to auto eyeliner.. this time contour resist from l’oreal.. this is easier to apply than elianto, though prone to smudges while drying..

then i tried the black bean eye line pencil from skin food.. it’s so easy to apply.. so easy that i can do it in a semi-moving vehicle (though i’m not the one driving).. and the effect is soft.. suitable for day use..


now i want to get the other colors as well.. :p

 *** photo from skinfood