Thank You BPI Cards!

I have been a BPI credit card holder for more than 2 years now and it is really seldom that I can enjoy their perks for a couple of reason. One, I live in the province. As far as I know, most of the partner establishment where promos and discount privileges are accepted are situated on big cities only. Two, I am not a heavy shopper. It is very seldom that I can claim freebies for their regular promo like free Jollibee or Chowking, etc. as most of my transactions on my card nowadays is just less than 2500 pesos.

And out of the blue, tsaddaaa!

They gave me a P500 gift certificate for ZALORA PH with no minimum spend. I was so happy upon receiving this few days ago. I have been looking for a new gym bag for a few weeks now but since most of the bags that I like are quite expensive I was still saving for it. Luckily, BPI was just in time, and gave me a ZALORA PH certificate. And without many thoughts, I used it right away. hahaha!

And I decide to buy a backpack from Nike. Quality wise, I know Nike bags is not on the top but I still bought it because it is spacious and very light. Just perfect for my gym items during weekends. My boyfriend had a Nike bag that we also bought from ZALORA PH a few years ago. So I quite expect what quality I would get from this one.

Online it is marked as yellow but upon arrival it is neon, which I am okay with. It is lively and is almost 50% off. :) So I can't complain more! Hahaha

As always, a hassle free shopping with ZALORA PH and got the item delivered in just 4 days.

If you are also planning to purchase on Zalora Ph, you can use discount code ZBAPZSFT and enjoy 15% off.

Thank you BPI and ZALORA PH.

Happy customer! :)

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How To Reload Gcash Online

I am not a frequent user for GCASH, but sometimes it is really handy when you shop online. In a place like mine, finding a GCASH outlet where you can cash-in to your account is quite difficult. I was really glad I discovered how to reload my Gcash account online and without going outside. Fast, Safe, Hassle-free and Always accessible!

How To Reload Gcash Online:

1. Log-in/Register GCASH Online Account

Make sure you have an active GCASH account and that you have a registered account on Globe portal. Select "Confirm "

2. If you have successfully logged in to your Globe account. You should be able to see your phone on the dropdown menu. Select your number and enter your Gcash Pin. Once done, the page will navigate you to your Gcash account dashboard. Globe will also send you an SMS to confirm that you have logged to your Gcash Online Account.

 3. And this how your dashboard will look like with the summary of your account.

4. To cash in, simple click on "Cash in".

As of this writing, they accept the following banks to reload your GCash account online

*BDO

*BPI

*Cooperative Rural Bank of Bulacan

*MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center

*Other Megalink Banks

*Pacific Ace Savings Bank

*Unionbank of the Philippines

*United Coconut Planters Bank

In my case, I chose Unionbank of the Philippines.

5. And then it will navigate you to their payment gateway. Enter the required fields, submit and your done.

The amount you transferred is credited real-time(based on my experience using Unionbank). I like how GCASH have this feature, it really makes your online shopping hassle-free and convenient at all.

Hope this post helps you! :)

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Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream Review

I decided to try Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream just out of my curiosity as to why it is always sold out so probably this must be a great product. I notice other brands that also a snail line but this was the first product I got to try myself. I have read some articles and studies about how mucin works and its benefits to your skin but I am not gonna dig deeper about it. I am not so interested with its Chemistry. I also got it for almost 450-500, I am not sure I totally forgot how much was it though. I just realize now that this price is quite higher compared to the ones I saw in eBay which is only for 300-400 pesos. It didn't bother me though. I just hoard a few tubes if I decide to use it forever. :D

info from eng.mizon.co.kr

From the box, it only says:

Multi function formula, Snail Recovery Gel Cream.
Lightweight snail gel cream containing 74% of snail secretion filtrate.

The box doesn't have too much information written there except for the direction and ingredients, everything else in Korean.

  

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream

Out of the light pink box is a light pink tube. I actually like its color, really girly. Design is bare and simple and nothing too fancy. Tube size is 45 ml, I first opened my first tube last December 2014, the same tube I am still using right now. Seems the 45 ml goes pretty long way and I can't estimate yet when I will consume the tube. I feel I still have enough for the next 3 months or so. I also have 2 tubes ready at my closet. :D

the cream easily spread out and doesn't have a sticky feeling

The product comes in a whitish gel type cream. Smell is close to odorless (of course since it is fragrance free). I can only sense something from the product only if I smell it very closely. It's a water base product and it absorb pretty well on my oily skin. It doesn't make me feel sticky or something when I apply it.

At first, I tried incorporating the Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream on my nighttime routine, but after a few nights of using it, it seems that it doesn't go pretty well on my other night creams. So I decided to use it as part of my daytime moisturizer to replace my Missha Near Skin Firming Peptide Concentrating Emulsion.

I was glad I decided to use it on daytime instead. It's the perfect daytime moisturizer for me because it lightweight and it doesn't feel heavy on my face, I mean the stickiness I felt from the emulsion. I feel that I don't oil much compared to when I use the emulsion. Sometimes, I don't use sunblock especially if my work time is at night. So after the cream, I just brush a bit of loose powder. And that it, selfie ready!

I have been using the product since December, pea size, daily every morning for the past 4 months. And I can say I am satisfied with this product. Though I cannot tell what are the most notable effects I can pin point because now that I use a lot on my face, like 10-12 products a night. But the Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream was really great. And most of all, I didn't break out while using it. For sure I am enjoying its benefits since I am happy using it.

What I like

- moisturizing and repairing effects

- absorbs quickly

- lightweight

- no sticky feeling

- helps control sebum

- wrinkle care benefits

What I don't like

- always sold out so better stock if you plan to use it a lot :D

I think that is all about my experience with Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream. I know the name sounds disgusting but don't let it fool you, it works great. Let me know what you think about this product too.

PS: If you are interested to get one, I have 1 extra tube I can sell to you.

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April Haul: Missha Sheet Masks and More

Oh, I missed this! It's been quite a while since the last time I wrote something on my blog. I have tons of drafts sitting on the back-end, waiting for me start but all I can think of is just the titles. I can't remember when the last Monday I wrote something for my blog was. BF was around for the past weeks so that's explain it.

I was actually dumb not to include a sunblock on this Korean Skin haul. Now I run out of sunblock and quite rely on free samples I receive as a gift. I am not sure when it will arrive and summer is almost over. Such a bummer!

I first received this batch earlier this month. I'm surprised there is no Missha in here. Haha.

What I got here are:

> Mizon Snail Recovery Gel
> Etude House AC Clinic Intense Pink Powder Spot Patch
> Etude House My Beauty Tool Eyeliner Brush
> Etude House My Beauty Tool Soft Cream Puff
> ElishaCoy 24K Gold Luxury Sheet Mask (freebie)

I use Mizon Snail Recovery Gel as my daytime moisturizer coz it's so light. I still have enough left on rack but since it was on sale, so I bought another tube for reserve. (Sale! Go Away! You're killing my pocket.)

Until now, I still do not understand why I bought it. It's so hard to resist when sale is there. Hahahah.

Another Missha Sheet Mask Overload

And just this morning, another batch was delivered so early. SHEET MASK OVERLOAD! It was on sale so I had to grab them. I got a dozen on each flavor and still have 2 dozen left from my previous order. Panic buying for the zombie apocalypse! :D

For the love of Missha, I got here some
> Missha Pure Source Sheet Mask Lemon
> Missha Pure Source Sheet Mask Green Tea
> Missha Pure Source Sheet Mask Tea Tree (My Secret Weapon! :D)
> Missha Super Aqua Relief Eye Cream
> Missha Super Aqua Cleansing Milk

I feel like I must be awarded by Missha. Seems like I am buying too much from them lately! But, yeah, I am happy I got them earlier than expected.

My Korean skin care routine is now complete with my eye cream. I hope my buying habits will lay low on the next months, I getting broke every payday. Hahahhaha. What I can do? I feel very happy buying and using seeing them saying hello every time I start my regimen.

Where did you spent your summer girls? Am actually stuck here in my room until summer ends. I am such a loser this summer. :D Hope yours was a blast! Stay pretty.

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GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Program Review

I have waited for my card for 4 months and 5 days.

GetGo is a new lifestyle rewards program from Cebu Pacific. It launched somewhere in late 2014. I was hoping they launched this earlier than that. Hahaha, those time when I still travel a lot!

Well anyways, right now the personalized card cost you 150 pesos but you can actually get free cards on the airports. I have seen agents giving out Get Go cards at Gate 8 Mactan Airport.

I applied December but got the card after 4 months and 5 days. I am not sure what took it so long to delivered but at least it was delivered. I started making follow-ups through email last February and receive the April. It took 20+ emails before I got it. They just keep repeating their reply, I just keep repeating my request. Until they were probably annoyed, they called me to assure it was taken care of but still took a while before I got the card and still email them regularly to make a follow-up until I finally got the card. It was a very annoying experience waiting for my card to arrive but at least the support was responsive.

Like any other reward cards, you can use your points to purchase free flights. I am trying to save points to get free flights to South Korea. Hahaha.

I haven't use any of points yet but booking using your points is quite easy. The website will guide you and it is pretty straightforward process.

Another thing is, you can also pool points with other Get Go members. You can create a circle with your friends and families and merge all your points. You can use your group points to purchase free flights. In my case, I registered my family members and join them in my circle so I can use their points. Hahaha!

Get Go Rewards Card

That's my card! Though late, but was relieved it arrive. I hope they can add more features to this program like more ways to earn points other than Cebu Pacific purchases and Credit Cards Points conversion. So far, I like the program.

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Healer 2015 (힐러)

credits to owner

My first drama for this year and it was such a good start. I am falling in love with Ji Chang Wook. We even have the same birth date... :D


Anyways, throughout the drama, it was fun watching Healer. At first I thought it was a love triangle between the Young Shin, Bong Soo and Moon Ho. But glad it wasn't. It was actually cool to see that samchoon set the dates between the 2 youngsters. Chang Wook is a great actor in this series, just like how he did in Empress Ki. I hope to see more action series from him. I am not a fan of Min Young but, she was also great in this drama. I think she is pretty here. And not to mention, Ahjumma Min Ja, she's funny to watch here.

Watching this actually brings back memories from City Hunter. I love the action scenes by the way and the conflict all throughout the series will not cause so much heartache while watching Healer. OST's are so great that listening to it after drama makes me teary eyed. I am not saying this will be my favorite drama for this year but this is a good start for a drama fan like me.

And some of my favorite stills

And I was like, Oh My God, akin ka nalang bae.

If you wake up in the morning, and you see Chang Wook staring at you like this, what would you do? Can you please stop the time for me! I want to stay like this like forever. :D


I am still having a hangover from this drama. Have you watched Healer? If not, you should and for sure you will surely love it too.

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Missha The Style Glow Tint Lip Balm SPF 18 (Kissing Pink)

Summer is here! Keeping those lips moisturize and protected from the harmful sun is possible with Missha the Style Glow Tint Lip Balm SPF 18. Kissable pink lips, this tint is what you need. I got it for Php 400-450. This is actually the first lip color I have that has an added SPF to it and it's quite good and I am happy with it.
 

 I got that description from Missha Au website.

The box comes in a light pinkish with silver and white fonts on it. Aside from the product title, everything else is in Korean. The product cylinder has the same design except the silver designs which you can't find on the cylinder. I find the design sophisticated and elegant. Missha designs are more likely for mature women. (Just my thoughts.)

The cylinder is not too long nor big and does fit well on my purse.

I tried it on my hands just to see how the swatch will look and it is so light though. As you can see on the above image, the product is so pink from the cylinder but when applied, it gives you a very light soft pink which matches well if you want an innocent look. It looks glossy, (that why it's glow tint!) Application is easy, it slides easily. It also has a sweet smell and doesn't taste bad when you lick your lips. It's too sticky for me and doesn't stay that long though but I still like using it on.

Missha The Style Glow Tint Lip Balm

I really like that color. It's too fresh looking, and looks so moisturized. On the above image, you will see the comparison on my upper and lower lip with and without the Missha The Style Glow Tint Lip Balm. I used Etude House Don't Worry Happy Change Lip Balm before applying Missha The Style Glow Tint Lip Balm.

Missha The Style Glow Tint Lip Balm

And that's how it will look after applying on my lips. That's just too irresistible. I also tried using it after the Nature Republic Water Tint #02 Pink.

Nature Republic Water Tint #02 Pink + Missha The Style Glow Tint Lip Balm

I am not sure, but it looked so pink to me or may hot pink. But it last longer if I use both together. I also tried using the product after a primer/lip concealer, and girl, it gives a lighter and more innocent pinkish lips. It just looks so fresh. Sorry I have no sample picture. Once I'll have a time trying it again, I might update this post.

What I like

- Has SPF 18

- moisturizing

- lovely pink color

What I Don't like

- too sticky

- doesn't last long

I do not know how much it cost when you buy from Missha Ph stores. But you can always find a reliable sellers online for pre-orders. I also have Rose Red for this product but I have no plans of using it right now.

This is surely a must have for me this summer!

Update: 4/17/15

Since it is summer and its getting really hot and humid from where I am, I notice that the balm is melting a bit. When I turn up the cylinder, the balm is spilling when I turn down it again. I guess this should be placed in my fridge until summer is over.

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March Haul: Nature Republic and Missha Loves

I'm actually trying to lay low from too much retail therapy. Hihihih. But I can't say no to skin care products lately.

Nature Republic and Missha

What I got here:

> Nature Republic The First Essence
> Missha The Style Triple Perfection Shadow #3
> Missha The Style Glow Tint Lip Balm (Kissing Pink/Rose Red)
> and some free samples

I was actually disappointed when I check the Missha The Style Triple Perfection Shadow because I wasn't expecting I will receive a refill. I thought the one that I will would be with a case but turns out to be a refill. That why it was probably super discounted at that time or just me that was not reading the product description. Whatever!

Also, got some Missha The Style Glow Tint Lip Balm with SPF which will be perfect for this summer season. I actually tried the Kissing Pink first and I love it. I'll probably make a review on it this week.

Also, hoarding 2 bottles of Nature Republic The First Essence. Got to grab some while it is still uber cheap. This will be enough for 1 year supply.

I can already smell summer breeze around here, don't forget your sunblock!

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Etude House Don't Worry Happy Change Lip Balm #01 Review

March is here, I already feel the summer scents around me. How about in your place?

So right now, I will be sharing my thoughts on Etude House Don't Worry Happy Change Lip Balm #01. I bought this last December at Etude House Ayala Cebu for P 278.00/3.5g. I am still trying to find out how much it would cost me if I buy direct from S. Korea, I'm pretty sure it not that expensive. I was actually looking for a lip balm in a plain white color to use day and night and the sales lady recommended this. Actually, this was the last stock on the shelf and I was feeling lucky to get it.

Etude House Don't Worry Happy Change Lip Balm #01

The description is written both Korean and English and written in a very small prints.

"This clear lip balm softens and moisturizes chapped lips with a heartwarming message.

Apply to dry lips."

The design on the packaging is kind of confusing because the image looks like and a male emo kid to me? Do you picture the same as I do? And it looks sad instead of being happy, I quite don't understand what it is trying to say though.

The cylinder is made of plastic and is about 3 inch tall which has blue bottom and white cap. The wax is in white color and has a consistency like a petroleum jelly. Smell is not bad nor good either. I can't say its unscented coz I can smell something on it but not too strong though. Application is easy as it glides easily, however, application can sometimes be messy because the wax especially on the used part becomes soft and break during application. Though it's easy to clean that but can be annoying when you are in hurry. Maybe I should try keeping it inside the fridge to prevent it from becoming soft. It feels warm during application.

It was later last year that I started to get serious on my Korean Skin Care and lips as one of my concerns > chapped. I don't regularly use a lip balm ever since. I only use it only when I feel I need it especially when going to vacations. I started using Etude House Don't Worry Happy Change Lip Balm regularly since December 2014 and I can say it has been really great help since then. I use it day and night and apply more at night if I have an appointment the next day. My lips don't chap and feels smooth and soft when I wake up. Dry skins are not notable and can be easily removed too. In the morning, I use it before any lip colors I use, it makes application for lip color easier too. I actually like using it because I can feel it is effective on keeping my lips moisturize and preventing it from drying out. Overall, it does its job pretty and simple.

What I like

- lips feel soft

- moisturizes

- prevent dry lips

What I don't like

- price is expensive for a lip balm

- products softens that can make application messy.

- weird emo kid on the packaging :)

I am buying again only if it is on sale. Hahaha. But I like Etude House Don't Worry Happy Change Lip Balm honestly. And that's it, I hope my review has been helpful to you.

Have a great summer ahead! :)

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