Thursday, June 8, 2017

Chic Secret : 11 Quick Fixes to a Sexy Body



Get Your Nails Done
If you think getting a manicure and pedicure is optional - think again. Visit a salon and ask one of the professionals to give you the works. They prevent hangnails and nail damage and get rid of ugly overgrown cuticles. The procedures involve massaging your hands, feet, and legs. 


After a long day and hurrying around, a sexy mani-pedi gives your look polish and style. Most last for up to two weeks. Getting one done regularly is therapeutic.

Put on Red Lips
Scientific studies prove lipsticks boost your confidence and make you feel good. When you feel good about yourself, your body looks good too.

In 2011, researchers from Boston University and Harvard University found that women who wore makeup felt confident. And they were perceived to be more reliable and competent to other people.

Another study conducted in France in 2013 found that “red lips highlighted increased estrogen levels, sexual arousal, and health." Yes, red lipstick increases the positive perception of our faces!

Work on Your Glow
There is a genuine reason why most bodybuilders and models are perfectly tanned. Tanning helps you look well-toned and trim, and gives your skin a radiant and healthy glow. You have so many options when you want to get tanned – from a DIY tanning product to visiting your nearest tanning salon.

Lying down in the sun and baking for hours is bad for you so try fake tans and tanning lotions as alternatives. Work toward getting your skin tone even with these products. Moisturize often and consider body spray tanning if you're showing off a lot of skin on a special occasion.

Hydrate Regularly
We keep hearing how important it is to drink at least eight glasses of water every day. Your body is 70 percent water, so keep it hydrated to function at an optimum level.

When you don't drink enough water, your kidneys don't function properly placing stress on your liver. And a stressed liver struggles to filter toxins from your body.

Staying hydrated ensures that your skin is radiant and your body works correctly. Feeling good makes you look good.

Put on Heels
Are you wearing you sexy bandage dress for the party? If yes, pair it with a pair of heels or stilettos. Wearing heels makes you taller, and accentuates your legs, making them look longer and leaner. High heels will also enhance your confidence.

Did you know wearing stilettos improves your sex life? Dr. Maria Cerruto, an Italian urologist, said, “Women often have difficulty in carrying out the right exercises for the pelvic zone and wearing heels is a good solution."

Like many women, I like high-heeled shoes. And it’s good to know they have potential health benefits too!

Moisturize
Your skin helps regulate your body temperature and importantly acts as a barrier against harmful UV rays, germs, and infection.

To do these jobs properly your skin needs to be well hydrated, and this means you should moisturize regularly. Moisturizers curb the loss of water in the outermost layer of your skin, the epidermis. They also enhance the appearance of your skin and improve its texture almost instantly.

Exfoliate
Exfoliation is a cosmetic procedure that unclogs your pores by removing the dead skin cells from your epidermis. Exfoliating has a lot of benefits – it reduces breakouts on your skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines as well as wrinkles, helps retain your tan, and keeps your skin healthy. You can exfoliate using readymade scrubs, exfoliating gloves, or a pumice stone.

There are so many exfoliating products available on the market today, choose one, and you can perform this procedure at home.

When you want something more powerful, head to your dermatologist. A doctor from the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Mark Edinburgh explains, “Specially formulated skin peels are more effective than microdermabrasion but involve a few days of visible peeling skin.”

Get a Haircut
Socialite and philanthropist Evelyn Lauder once said, “One of the most important things about looking youthful is to have a modern haircut.” And it is true! You feel like a new person after getting a new haircut. What’s more, getting a haircut is also good for your hair – it gets rids of split ends and encourages it to grow.

If you want to do something completely different, get your hair colored. Say goodbye to the old, and hello to the new you!

Hire a Stylist
We all have different body shapes. Apple-shaped women have slimmer hips and broader chests and waists. Pear-shaped women have more full hips and narrower waists. Want to know how you can look thinner and leaner without losing any weight?

The clothes that make you look curvy dramatically depend on your body shape. Find the right dress fit to accentuate the best parts of your body, and voila! Wearing correctly fitted clothes helps you look good, and it makes you feel good about yourself.

Visit the Sauna
A sauna has so many benefits in addition to a place where you can relax and unwind. Regular visits to the sauna do great things for your body.

How your body gets rids of the toxins is through sweat. And that is just what you do in a sauna, sweat. You sweat a lot which means you are flushing toxins out of your body.

Additionally, saunas improve your immune system by producing white blood cells.

Still debating whether you should visit the sauna this weekend? Saunas deep clean your skin and they are also a great way to relieve all the stress on your body. Do yourself a favor, and book an appointment at the sauna today!

Detox
Detoxification or detox is a medicinal or physiological removal of toxic substances from the human body.

Detox diets are trendy, and there are many to choose. Some allow you to drink only liquids, while others encourage you to eat certain vegetables and fruits.

Although difficult to follow, the right detox done properly can leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated with increased energy levels and improved cognitive capacity.

Whether these diets work or not is still under debate. Dr. Michelle Schoffro, author of the book ‘The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox’, says, “When done correctly, detox diets support the body’s natural detoxification systems through food and lifestyle choices.” 

Try one for yourself and see if it works.

And in conclusion
Jennifer Love Hewitt once said, "The fun part of being a girl is that there are little beauty things you can do to make yourself feel special."

Always remember however to keep your body fit and healthy. There is no substitute for a balanced diet and exercise to get you feeling sexy and alluring. Otherwise, these quick fixes and routines will help you look great when pressed for time.



Tuesday, May 16, 2017

NYX Butter Gloss Review


These are glosses that has quite good pigmentation so I can definitely include these glosses as must-haves for users with dry lips!

And obviously, I'm the perfect dry-lipped lady who tested these 2 shades!

NYX Butter Gloss says ---
Buttery soft and silky smooth, our decadent Butter Gloss is now available in 12 more sumptuous shades! Each glossy color delivers sheer to medium coverage that melts onto your lips and is never sticky, leaving your lips soft, supple and kissable.

AMW says ---

·         Housed in an easy-to-use packaging with applicator.
·         Butterly soft and silky smooth when applied.
·         Can blur out harsh lip lines.
·         Available in a lot of shades.
·         Tastes really good.
·         Doesn't dry out or create flaky-looking lips.
·         Gives out high shine on lips without looking oily.
·         Non-sticky.
·         Stays approximately 2-3 hours max.  Reapplication is needed.
·         The price is just right at Php390.00 locally.


Swatch:

Top: Merengue

Bottom: Creme Brulee




Creme Brulee
Is a gorgeous nude colored lip gloss!  As much as I wanted to create MLBB shade using lipsticks, they sometimes turn out dry after a few hours so topping this is a great way to create soft and supple-looking lips.

Creme Brulee would work well on fair, medium and dark complexion users.
Merengue
A cool-tone light pink shade.  As much as I said the NYX Butter Gloss works well on dry lips, this shade is a bit tricky to work with as it may enhance lip dryness if not applied properly.  It is best to exfoliate lips as the effect is high-shine giving the lips the fuller-dimension we can imagine!

I can imagine Merengue shade to work better on users with medium to darker complexion.  Fair skinned gals may still use this but has to be careful with the rest of the makeup used on the face!  The less makeup, the better!

NYX Butter Glosses are priced affordably at Php390.00.  NYX Cosmetics are locally available at The SM Store Aura, SM North Edsa Annex, SM Makati, SM Fairview, SM Megamall, SM Megamall Dept. Store, SM North Edsa Dept Store, SM Mall Of Asia Dept. Store, SM Manila Dept. Store, SM City Cebu, SM Seaside Cebu Dept. Store, Chimes Sales Davao, Ayala Abreeza Davao, Chimes Felcris Centrale Davao.

For more information, Follow them on IG (@NYXPhilippines) and like them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NYXPhilippines) 





Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Beauty in a Bottle: Mosbeau Collagen Plus 12000 Review

I recently had my birthday, it may be a quarter-life crisis or the news that Lee Dong Wook is dating Suzy Bae, but since then I started getting into beauty supplements. And I’m I’m just kidding on the last part, it’s probably quarter-life crisis. Anyway, I started with ivi Premium Collagen Drink but I got bored with it eventually so I moved on to another which has more than just collagen and vitamin C… but is it worth it? Scroll down to read my Mosbeau Collagen Plus 12000 review.

WHAT IS IT?

Mosbeau Collagen Plus 12000 claims to make your skin look smooth and healthy. It’s an anti-aging drink that contains 12000mg of collagen and helps retain elasticity and firmness. It’s also sugar-free, low calorie, and delicious mango flavored.


INGREDIENTS

Water, Collagen (fish), L-Cystine, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, Coenzyme Q10, Marine Salmon Egg, Elastin, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Mangifera indica extract, Mangifera indica flavor, Galacto-oligosaccharide, Maltitol, Caramel, Citric Acid, Cyclodextrin

Fish Collagen – It is one of the most potent anti-aging, antioxidant, whitening and overall skin beautification agents and it is readily absorbed by the human skin than animal collagen. Its amino acids naturally complement the body’s collagen resulting in a more effective anti-aging treatment.

Elastin – It enhances elasticity (for firmer and tighter skin); boosts skin strength; smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and perks up loose, sagging skin.

Hyaluronic Acid – It boosts the skin’s moisture, aids in tissue repair and holds together the skin’s structural components (collagen and elastin) to effectively reduce fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of increasing age.

Coenzyme Q10 – It is known for its exemplary functions in reducing the rate of the aging processes, such as increasing the level of collagen and elastin; keeping the skin cells moist and healthy, and giving your skin the ability to stretch and return back to its normal shape and tightness.

Marine Salmon Eggs (Japan Patented) – It is a proven skin whitening and anti-aging agent in Japan. It is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce stress, fight depression and boost mood.

PERFORMANCE

HOW TO DRINK: Shake well. Consume the entire content immediately upon opening. Intake can be daily or on alternate days. Tastes best when chilled.

FLAVOR: Only mango


PACKAGING: Unlike the ivi Premium Collagen Drink, the Mosbeau Collagen Plus 12000 can only be bought in boxes. Meaning you can’t buy just one bottle, you have to buy the whole box that contains either 5 bottle or 15 bottles.

RESULT: I drank the Mosbeau Collagen Plus 12000 every day for the first 15 days. After that, and since this is pricier since I have to buy this in packs, I decided to continue drinking this every other day. And even if I did that, the effect I do see some results like my hyperpigmentation are starting to fade, not just lighten, especially on both sides of my cheek near my ears. My skin feels and looks smoother too, no bulls**t!
 effectiveness of beauty supplements like this depends on your metabolism. Some take just 2 weeks, others just a month and there are those that take even two months! This is not a magic potion so be patient.
On the photo on the left below is my selfie last February, while on the right is my selfie today. As you could see, my skin looks brighter, smoother, and has fewer spots. Even though there’s a new cystic acne on my cheek (damn you hormones!), I think we could all agree my skin looks better than last month? Although it worked great for me for just a month, remember that the effectiveness of beauty supplements like this depends on your metabolism. Some take just 2 weeks, others just a month and there are those that take even two months! This is not a magic potion so be patient. 

VERDICT
PROS: It tastes good like juice, unlike other beauty supplements. It contains more than just collagen and vitamin C, it also has hyaluronic acid and coenzyme q10. It really smoothened my skin, lightened my dark spots, and my skin always feels supple. This product is definitely a hit for me.

CONS: You can only buy them in a pack.

WHERE TO BUY?
You can purchase the Mosbeau Collagen Plus 12000 Drink for Php925 (5 pieces) in Zalora and also in Watsons branches nationwide and in their online store. A 15-pack box is also available for Php2675.

There are actually more Mosbeau Collagen supplements like the tablet and the jelly placenta which I will be featuring next week.

What do you think of the Mosbeau Collagen Plus 12000 Drink review? Do you take any beauty supplements? Share it below!











Wednesday, May 11, 2016

HOW I GOT RID OF MY ACNE AND ACNE SCARS

HI LOVIES! Finally! After years of battling severe acne and bad skin, here I am getting compliments and questions about my skin!

Long story short, I had Cystic acne 2 years ago (I was18 yrs old). They are these blister looking painful massive zits. Cystic acne is the most severe form of acne. It is not caused by chocolates, nuts, greasy foods nor by poor hygiene. The main factor behind acne is hormonal change. 

My acne was everywhere, it was all over my face, some on my neck, chest and back. I obviously lost my self confidence. I hated my skin. I hated my face. It was to the point where I don't go out with my friends anymore or even go out of my room. Even my relatives told me I looked horribly ugly (harsh right? as if I wasn't aware of how ugly and gross I looked like) Anyway, I was a woman desperate for a miracle. I did everything, I researched about everything! skin, pores, chemicals that are good or bad for the skin, medicines, machines, healthy diet etc... I bought and tried everything I thought will cure my skin. I never went to a Dermatologist 'cause I was scared. Scared that they won't be able to help me or prescribe me meds that can cause serious side effects. I had those nights where I cry myself to sleep worrying on how I will face tomorrow with a smile. It was only 7 months ago when my cystic acne looked a lot smaller and were lessen (Images below). I  remember it was March when I made a regimen for myself, then after 2 months, BAM! no more cystic acne! I only had scars here and there and some whiteheads. I felt like it was a miracle lol. Right before I left for the Philippines, I got the acne free skin I prayed for!

Here's my before and after photos:


Before



After