My last package has finally arrived!

Thank you, Beauty Bay! Or perhaps, thank you Philippine post office? For finally sending out my package!!! I must admit, out of all the packages I've ordered (I was on an online shopping spree last December) this one stressed me out the MOST. Well, aside from one of my Strawberrynet packages where I had to pay customs almost Php 2000! Gah. Anyway, it's here!

I ordered this from Beautybay.com on December 1, 2013 and got an sms from my local post office just this January 10, 2014. (IT TOOK A YEAR. lololol.) How ironic, when this was actually the order where I availed of their Premier service. Overall, I had four consecutive orders from the site, this was my 2nd and it actually came in last, that's why I was so nervous about this one.

I got four items: RMK liquid foundation, Urban Decay complexion spray, Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Demolition and Stila complexion brush.

Oh, and a freebie! Beautybay gave me their Blending sponge. Hmm, so it was probably THEIR fault why my package was delayed, that's why they're giving me this bribe. lol.

And you're welcome.

My DIY lipstick case

When boredom strikes.

So RCBC gave my mom some freebies. One was a lipstick holder covered in a fuchsia pink satin cloth, with an RCBC imprint on the back. Pretty fugly, sorry RCBC. Thinking about it now, it was good timing 'cause before that I was actually searching the net for cute lipstick cases and couldn't find any. Seriously? Well, no, I found some, the ones sold in bulks and had chinese patterns on them. So it sat there on the dresser for quite some time until it finally hit me. Do it yourself. And so it began.

I used my sister's old cotton shirt. I had scissors, pencil and some double sided tape. Although I think cloth/leather glue would be best for this, I just didn't have one that time. I made this in about an hour or so. :D

And here's how it looks:

Beauche ~ Review

Hi everyone! I just got my Beauche kit the other day, January 8, and I'm going to give a brief recap of my experience these past 2 days.

So I got a Beauche set from their business center, which costs php750. The set includes: a beauty soap, skin toner, clarifying solution, exfoliating cream, rejuvenating cream and age eraser cream that should last for a month. They also provided a small paper that had instructions, precautions, etc. on it. I got this on an afternoon and used it later that night.

Before Beauche

Instructions:

Night time:
1. Clean the face, neck and arms with Skin Toner using facial cotton.
2. Wash face, neck and arms with Beauche bar soap.
3. Apply Clarifying Solution with an upward motion using facial cotton.
4. Put ample amount of Exfoliating cream. Do not rinse.
5. After 15 minutes, spread over substantial amount of Rejuvenating Cream in circular motion. Do not rinse. Let it stay overnight.

I was on Benzoyl Peroxide before using Beauche. And trying this one immediately after the other was really a risk. My face became uber sensitive after BP as a matter of fact, that afternoon my skin was super red and burning. (Wanna see photos? Okay, but don't say ew ha.)

I got even more scared to give Beauche a try, but what the heck, for the sake of my face clearing up I should be willing to try anything. Sooo. I was already peeling from the BP, thus I expected earlier peeling stage than the others who claimed theirs started after 3 days to 1 week. True enough, the next morning, I was peeling even more than last night. I noticed that some of my pimple marks became raised, and kinda active? lol, but yeah. Then I proceeded with the morning routine.

Day time:
1. Rub face, neck and arms with ice to close the skin pores and lift the dead skin.
2. Wash face, neck and arms with Beauche bar soap to eliminate the night creams.
3. Apply ample amount of Age Eraser Cream to moisturize the skin and protect it from harmful UV rays.

The products...
The skin toner has a really strong smell. It reminds me of my cough syrup when I was a kid.
What stings me most is the bar soap. I wash it off after 10 seconds. I pat dry my face after.
Prior to application of the creams, I found that staying in front of the AC helps with the burning sensations.
The exfoliating cream is pure white and has a mousse-like texture. (Activating baker mode...) It's like an unbaked meringue. Ehehe.
The rejuvenating cream has a light green tint while the age eraser an old rose sort of pink, both have the same texture as the exfoliating cream's.

I'm done with my second session of both night and day time routine. And my face is now peeling like crazyyy! (Balat-ahas, kadiri!) It looked the same when I peeled for the first time because of BP. (Pics ulit? Eto mas kadiri talaga. Haha.)

And the neeeeck!

Update:

After finishing about 3 sets of the Beauche kit, my skin really became smooth & glowing, evened out plus lightened, and firmer! I got compliments around me.

The downside? Once I stopped, I noticed that my pores became larger and completely obvious! They looked hideous! It also didn't erase my pink or red acne marks.

I don't think I'll be buying the whole set again. I do, however, love the Age Eraser cream and that-- I will be repurchasing again and again.