It's me again!! hihi I wanted to finish all my backlogs before hitting the bridezilla stage. Less than three weeks before my big day (alam ko paulit ulit) but I can't help feel agitated at some point. OC problems eh. So back to blogging before I start blabbing about my woes on wedding planning, one of the products, I swear by is the Burt's Bees Lipbalm. There are tons of lip balms out there that I have tried that looks and feels moisturizing on the lips but all these balms do is just sit on my lips. 

Burt's Bees Lipbalm is a 100%  lip conditioner that has been a cult favorite since 1991. Now, Burt's Bees has a wide variety of lip balms suitable for every need where it be nourishing, conditioning or soothing. I got full sized samples from Sampleroom (www.sampleroom.ph) and I could not be any happier. I got a year's supply!! Thank you Sampleroom! My ultimate favorite is the Beeswax Lipbalm which is the original version. 

I first tried the Ultra Conditioning Lip Balm with Kokum Butter.

Kiss dry lips goodbye. Clinically proven to offer 4 hours of long-lasting moisturization, this ultra-hydrating lip conditioner is infused with rich Kokum, Shea, and Cocoa Butters. Giving you more butters and less wax than other balms, so your lips will be left soft and super smooth. It's hydration at its very highest, with no added flavors or fragrances.

This is extra moisturizing compared to the Original Burt's Bees lipbalm and it helps heal the sores and wound on my lips cause by dryness. I tend to peel off the skin on my lips, hence, the wounds. You may refer to my photos below. This Ultra Conditioning Lipbalm is a treatment/ lipbalm all in one. It did not irritate my lips despite having wounds. It soothes my dry lips and hydrated it for hours. I love applying it before putting on makeup or at night as an overnight treatment. I love that it has a very subtle scent. It does not have any white pasty appearance when applied to the lips. It works well with my lipsticks, lip tints and even lip liners. It gives off a bit of sheen on the lips which makes it a perfect combo for matte lip lacquer and lipsticks. This costs 375 pesos. 

It came in a very nice glass bottle with glass suction tube. It looks so sleek on my vanity cabinet but is very fragile. Also, whenever I close the bottle, I get ngilo (ang conyo ko haha). I used two-three drops for my entire face. This serum is formulated with licorice root extract and glycerin for moisturization. 

I consider this a wonder product from nature as it claims to be 99.9% natural. :)

Great news to everyone, Burt's Bees now has a website where you can order online and get the products delivered at your doorsteps. I highly suggest the Garden Tomato Toner, Radiance Serum, and the original Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip balm.

You can check out their website here: https://www.burtsbees.com.ph/

Godbless!!

What are your favorite Burt's Bees products?

Okay.  I know this post is too late but I can't help but blog about the blessings I have received last Christmas. Well, these may not be much compared to other bloggers' loot! :) Before the Holidays, Etude House and Tony Moly celebrated a Christmas party with beauty bloggers and the press. 2014 was very special for me because it was my first time to travel abroad. Yes naman nakapagtravel na rin ako at pasok na sabanga na makapaghastag ako ng #wanderlust! hahaha Anwyays, I went to Korea and it really rekindled my love for Korean makeup. Dati kasi BB Cream lang ang bet ko sa kanila, now, I love their skincare and makeup more kasi lumelevel up na talaga sila. Two brands I really love are Etude House and Tony Moly. I am very thankful for their wonderful gifts. Most of the items I received, I have already used up!hehe (hindi ako makapag antay eh!!) :) Here are some of the items I received from them:

Next are from Burt's Bees. Aside from being natural and eco friendly, their products are really effective (garden tomato toner, lipbalms and hand creams)!! Here are the products I received: 

Ang dami diba?? I am using the lipbalm housed in a tin can, nourishing body lotion and the foot cream.

Sampleroom also had a Chistmas Party and I received the newest addition to the Charm Brush Sets. Hello, Suzie!! The brushes are perfect for travel and even for makeup gigs. I am in love with this brush. Well, for the record, I love all the Charm Brushes in my kit because all are sturdy and have soft bristles.

Lastly, I received these pahabol Christmas Gifts from L'oreal. Yay for a back of my favorite night cream. if you haven't read my review, click here for the link!
 This post card from L'oreal is utterly beautiful!

Thank you for very much for these gifts!!! What product from this post do you want me to review first?

Godbless!!

I was supposed to blog more than one post yesterday. I was really eagerto get home but it seems that stress just can't get enough of me. Oh well. Anyways, I will not rant about my stresses and how I am truly getting tired dealing with difficult people. Change topic na. Hinihigh blood na ako. #charot

Let's talk about toner nalang, shall we?This is for real, people.. I am talking about toner here on my blog. After many years of blogging, I never paid much attention to toners because I have dry skin. Yes, I had been an avid user  of Eskinol but for cleansing purposes only and not as a toner. I have mentioned this before that I used Eskinol and other toners after wiping off my makeup, as an additional cleanser, before completely washing my face with facial cleansers/soap. Ergo, i did not get the so called benefits of using toner on my skin because I washed it off anyway.  The most popular benefit of toner is deep pore cleansing. Having dry skin (but moderately oily on the tzone) with not so visible pores made me think that I do not need toner at all. I mean hey I honestly believe I can get away with just cleanse and moisturizer skin care regimen for the rest of my life. EEENNNGGG.. wrong.. Lately, I have been developing zits on my cheeks forehead and the sides of my jaw.And I was like -- Oh no.. ito na talaga ang signs of aging!! (feeling nasa puberty stage lang!haha) Well,for a fact, I rarely get pimples but I am very prone to rashes. Not all toners work the same, hence, each product is made for a specific skin type. Eskinol for one, can dry out my skin if I follow the cleanse, tone moisturizer pattern.

Then, Burt's Bees held their anniversary where I was privileged to attend. When the bloggers were asked what was their favorite from this brand and majority of them said that it was the garden tomato toner. My favorite beauty blogger, Liz Lanuzo, have raved about this toner in her blog before. She told me that she used it for years. I got really curious about this product but I told myself to keep my expectations low. Reading the ingredients and the label at the back, I can't help but get thrilled - 99.42% natural. Kaloka may .42% pa! hehe

On my first try of this product, I was not sold. Why? I did feel that slight warm sensation on my face. Honestly, I was not happy about it. Sabi ko so, eto na yun? :( Then, I told myself to continue using it just because of the 99.42% natural level written at the back. This time, I made sure I used it properly following the Cleanse, tone and moisturize procedure. After 3 more uses, I was loving it already. After a few days, I did not experience any warm or super slight burning sensation. I usually placed this inside the fridge for instant cooling and refreshing feel every use.

What I noticed is that my Tzone area is not that oily anymore and my base makeup lasts longer. My concealer seldom crease and my foundation does not cake. All thanks to the proper skin regimen that I am now following.   I also noticed that my pores became less and less visible pero meron pa rin. So, do not expect that your pores will be gone after using this toner, okay?Now, I do not get that painful "feel it coming" pimples on my chins and other parts of the face. What I love about this toner is the scent. The scent is LOVE. I do not know but this smells so good that it hit my addiction level bull's eye. Be careful not to use this on the lid or near the eye area because it stings.(as in.)

Despite the heavy and fragile packaging,I am not complaining about it because it looks like a sosyal vinegar bottle!! haha

 I use this nightly (every other day) or sometimes every night because I feel that dirt and pollution has been clogging my pores (the reason being, I only commute to and from work). I also find this toner mild enough not to cause any rashes on my face and not to trigger my psoriasis ( I have mild psoriasis on my face but goes away after steroid application). Actually, this somehow helped in calming my face whenever I have itchy rashes.

Overall, I highly recommend this toner to my readers. It costs 875 pesos but i think this will last me for months. The question is will I buy again? YES, of course! Well, subject to my financial condition at such time. hehe

Godbless.

I will draw the winner of my August giveaway later and will post a September Giveaway!
Do not forget to join my makeup workshop, details are posted here: http://www.mylucidintervals.com/2014/08/affordable-makeup-workshop-with-lulu.html

Okay walang katapusang event itey! hehe.. I have been lagging with posts (palagi naman.. hehe) and I just want to finish with all PR and events because I want to post more personal reviews and top five picks etc. Last week, I attended Burt's Bees 30th Birthday at Seda Hotel. I have known this brand ever since college but little did I know that they have tons of products from hair care to skin care. 

Fig is definitely a my lips but better shade. It has micro shimmers that is not noticeable compared to Caramel. Out of the 5 shades I have on hand, Fig looks more of a lipstick because of its awesome pigmentation. The shade is a warm peachy brown shade perfect for Filipinas.

Raisin is a deep ruby red with strong reflective reddish magenta shimmer. It looks so pretty on the tube but can be bit tricky to apply. Due to its shimmer, it has the tendency to look uneven once applied on the lips. This is best used with a lip liner to avoid bleeding.

Ohh the famous Rhubarb!!This is my friend's fave lip product and I must say this is like a tinted lip balm/stain/lipstick. The color is very buildable. I love the fact that it does not have shimmer in it or if ever it has shimmers (completely unnoticeable). This glides easily on the lips and looks so pretty even as it wears off. One of the few berry pink shades that fiance approves of because it looks so natural on the lips. 

Watermelon is a light pink shade that does not work for me really well. Blame my dark lip lines. In this picture, the shade may seem ok but in person it look weird on me.