MAKE UP: My Skin Care Routine +MUMUSO Aloe Vera Gel REVIEW

Hello and welcome back to my blog. I am trying to revive back this website even after going on hiatus for a very long time due to adulting and real life problems 💀. I will try to write more content here instead of just posting my game videos from youtube. I hope I can keep up with this rebirth for as long as I can for you guys!

 To start with, I will be sharing to you my new skin care routine that has been very effective in minimizing my acne outbreaks - better than my previous regimen.

(Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post.)

A little background: I have a very oily skin and I almost always have pimples on my face. I have tried several other products before and even a change in lifestyle but none of them can make my face clear of acne for a long time.

Let's begin with the break down of my simple day and night ritual starting with my facial scrub:

Garnier PureActive Anti Acne White Scrub

I have been using this scrub ever since I can remember due to the fact that acne breakouts are a bit of a norm for me. According to the label, the scrub fights 12 signs of acne and oil including blackheads, acne, open pores, uneven skintone clogged pores, roughness, darkness. dullness, excess oil, pollution dirt, and make-up residue.

I always pair the scrub with Garnier PureActive Multi-Action toner after shifting from alcohol-based astringent.

Garnier Pure Active Multi-action Toner

From the label, the toner 'fights 6 signs of acne day after day'. Promising, right? But, these two alone aren't very effective when it comes to dealing with my pimples. They do a great job in just cleaning my face and nothing else... Then I used the MUMUSO Aloe Vera Gel 92% together with it and something wonderful happened.

Mumuso is a South Korean-inspired '99PHP' store with branches all over the Philippines. They sell makeup and beauty products, dolls, bags, electronics and etc. Most of them are priced at 99php or about 2 dollars. The first time I visited a Mumuso store was when I was touring the Venice Grand Canal Mall at Taguig City. That's when I stumbled upon their version of the popular aloe vera gel.
For Zamboanga-based readers, Mumuso is now open at KCC Mall De Zamboanga located just near the cinema area.

The tub at 300 grams is priced at 99PHP. The gel itself is clear and almost odorless. The stickiness is manageable and dries up after a few minutes of application.

I bought it out of impulse at first and I never really found out the best use for it until recently. At first I tried it on my hair, as a mixture for my coffee face mask routine and even as a moisturizer for my dry skin. Then I tried using it as a moisturizer before going to bed and before applying on makeup and day by day I noticed how great its effect on my pimples (which is really awful, I tell you.)

Because of the positive change I have observed after using it for a few days, I have decided to make a comparison before and during I religiously follow this particular skin care routine.

(Disclaimer again: You should first try out the aloe vera gel on a small part of your skin before going all out because the effectivity of this routine will depend on your skin type)

As you can see, my bare face isn't as pretty as you think. Pimples would appear regularly and stay ripe for a few days. And when I think it's over, another wave would appear again on another part of my face, forcing me to put too much makeup just to cover everything up.

Bare face before religiously following my current skin care routine.

While using the scrub+toner+aloe vera gel every after taking a shower, my pimples shrunk and the breakouts lessened compared to before:

The difference is clear as day. :)

I apply only enough to cover my whole face and neck except the eyes and mouth. I would let it dry and settle on my face before applying the makeup primer or before sleeping. I did not do any other skin care regimen in between the comparison time like the use of blackheads peeling mask or my usual aloe vera and coffee mask to really get an accurate result for me to share. 

I can't express how happy I am with the noticeable difference it made on my face. It might not be an overnight solution to the problem but at least I can see that it really helps in stopping massive breakouts from reoccurring. I think I won't stop from following this regimen not until I find a better one that would totally help me eradicate my acne problems altogether.

I just hope the local Mumuso store would restock this soon. Accordingly, this got sold out just a couple of days after the grand store opening. I am almost halfway done with mine and I don't want to take a break from following the routine as it may trigger the acne breakout again.

Anyway, that's it for now! Are you a fan of Mumuso products? Tell me your favorite one on the comment section below and I might feature it on my next post!

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REVIEW - Vanilla Eyes Contact Lens Maple Aqua Blue

Hey guys! So I found another brand of contact lenses which I absolutely came to love every time I use it for my cosplays.

Introducing...

VANILLA EYES MAPLE AQUA BLUE

DIA: 15.0
Manufactured: 2013/02
Shelf Life: 2018/02

Before we begin...
This is a non-sponsored review. I bought this contact lenses with my own money.

Anyway, I had a favorite pair of blue contact lenses which was Spectrum Angel Blue. By the time my pair expired, my supplier related was out of stock when I wanted to purchase so I opted to try a new brand which was in promo that time. (Buy 2 for a low price plus free shipping!)

(READ: REVIEW: SPECTRUM Angel Blue Circle Lens)

I love the packaging of Vanilla Eyes. It came with a box that securely fits the vials which is actually good when the lenses are in transit. The design was very eye-catchy and the vials were well labeled. It came with a user manual which contains the dos and dont's when handling circle lenses.

The Maple series has this two-tone design that gives you the effect of having real colored eyes.

The lenses are actually in 15mm size but the design is only at actual iris size so no enlargement effect is seen when it is worn.

Still, the total two-tone effect is really what makes me like about this pair. Even with my natural dark brown eyes, the color is still vivid when worn.

The lenses are light on the eyes and discomfort after long-time use is minimal. 

Comparison photo posted below:

In conlcusion...

Positive points:

Two-tone design makes it look like the color of lenses is your natural eye color.

Color still vivid even when worn on dark-colored eyes.

Minimal discomfort when worn for a few hours.

Visible even on low light conditions.

Negative points:

No enlargement visible when worn.

Difficult to put on.

Positive points on the seller:

Great packaging, sent with manual and awesome promo!

Will I purchase another one soon?

DEFINITELY! I would like to try the Maple grey. And if they will host another promo, there's a chance that I might buy more than 2 pairs of lenses! 

Thank you for reading and good night!

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REVIEW: SPECTRUM Angel Blue Circle Lens

Circle lenses are optional in cosplaying (in my opinion) but still lots of cosplayers wear a pair when they cosplay to achieve that anime-like large eyes. I personally like wearing circle lenses because I want to accurately cosplay a character - eye color included.

This is a non-sponsored review. I bought this contact lenses with my own money.

So anyway, today I am going to talk about this pair of blue contact lenses that I have come to love every time I wear it.

Introducing:

Spectrum Brand Angel Blue Cosmetic Contact Lens

Lens Details:

Origin: South Korea

Diameter: 15mm

Base Curve: 8.6

Water: 38%

Power: Plano

Life Span: 1 year

I don't want to spend a lot for a pair of lenses that aren't not vivid when worn. Most contact lenses' vividness depends on ones natural eye color. So for cosplayers out there who have dark-colored irises like me, choosing the right pair that will turn out vibrant when worn must be carefully done. I can safely say that most cosplayers don't want to spend lots of money on the wrong pair of lenses. (Cosplayers have other things to spend on too.)

I wasn't able to find previous reviews of this brand so buying this was a gamble. On the other hand, this would make me the first blogger to try this brand on and write a review about it.

Spectrum Angel Blue

What I love about this pair:

I am loving the simple design of this series. It's similar to GEO's Angel series and Crystal's Opal series. Compared to my previous favorite pair of lens, the Crystal lens that I ordered (which I thought was a very vivid pair), the Spectrum Angel Blue is now on my number spot in terms of vibrancy. Despite the fact that I have dark brown eyes (almost black), my eyes turned blue when I wore it. The simple design made it look like blue was my natural eye color. The black ring around the circle lens enlarged my eyes, which was good for my cosplays. (Anime characters tend to have large eyes.)

I didn't feel any discomfort the first time I wore it. I wore it up to 6 hours before feeling the need to remove it.

Contact Lens When Worn under Window Light

Taken with my iPad's front camera

Comparison

What I dislike about this pair:
It is actually difficult to fish out the lenses from its case. And a bit difficult to put on because of its thinness. (One must be very careful not to tear the lens when putting it on.)

Photo of the contact lenses when worn, with proper makeup and lighting.

Will I purchase another one soon?
Yes, definitely. I am so excited to purchase other colors from this series and brand. I hope they are as vivid as this.

Thank you so much for reading my short review.

Have you tried this Circle Lens brand before? What are your comments about it? Write down your thoughts below on the comment box!

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REVIEW: SampleRoom.com Colour Collection HD Lipstick (Pink Berry)

Hey lovies! So I would like to share my first lipstick review that I got last week.

The Colour Collection HD Lipstick was a free sample that I got from Sample Room.

"Sample Room is a sampling site that banks on the power of free product sampling. It is an online community that changes your beauty-shopping pattern; and an interactive community where your opinions matter and where all beauty lovers are valued."

-- Sample Room About 

The lipstick was in bubble wrap, placed inside a brown paper bag bearing the logo's name, line and website.

So after choosing a product from their catalog, I paid for the shipping and waited for the arrival. I got it and tried it for a few days to be able to write a good review.

Colour Collection HD Lipstick (Pink Berry)

The Sample Room had specific guidelines on how to review their products, which was actually good for first time users like me. I was able to construct a proper review after following the simple but precise guidelines listed by the website.

Photo of the lipstick with flash.

Product details:

Colour Collection HD Lipstick (Pink Berry)

Indulge in high definition make up!

A 3-in-1 lip color: decadent color, lip plumping and unforgettable shine.

Radiant color shine projected in hi-definition.

Moisture rich for comfortable feel.

A serum infused formula hydrates lips on every application.

Definition improves, day after day for youthful, beautiful lips.

Full Size: 4g

Price: PHP 399

Sample Size: 1 pc. 4g (full-sized)

Without flash, window light.

I am a big fan of matte lipstick, especially in pink shade because I love wearing pink lipstick everyday but I tend to avoid bright, light pink shade because I feel that this does not suit my skin tone.

Swatches:

Natural Light

With flash

So after trying it on for a few days, I was able to write short review of the product as seen on Sample Room's website.

Photos of me wearing the lipstick:

Comparison of no lipstick upper lip and with lipstick lower lip.

Full lips with Colour Collection HD Lipstick in Pink Berry

Overall, I can say that I had a very nice experience with my first Sample Room product. It was very easy getting the sample, paying for the shipping and reviewing the product. Sample Room had specific guidelines in writing a product review, which was very helpful for newbies like me. I was lucky I got a good product compatible to my skin.

Colour Collection HD Lipstick in Pink Berry is a good product. It was my first time to encounter this brand of makeup but it was not a disappointment on my part. I would love to try other products offered by this brand, especially other colors by this line of lipsticks.

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WIG REVIEW: LUCAILLE Saber wig + Kirei Itami shopping experience

Hey guys! Remember my Saber cosplay during the ADZU EVENT: AdZU 100 and Beyond - Otaku Attaku? Well, for that cosplay I pre-ordred a brand new wig from an online shop on Facebook: Kirei Itami.

Disclaimer: I bought this wig with my own money. I was not paid or sponsored to do this review. 

About the shop:
Kirei Itami is an online shop based on Facebook managed by two cosplayers namely Andrea and Khaylee. They mainly offer pre-order and onhand cosplay wigs of different brands. This was my first time transacting with them and I must say, I had a great shopping experience. They responded my messages promptly and even accommodated my order which was not included in their catalog.

This is Saber from Fate/Stay Night :)
Photo by Sheed

So..my order was the 3-in-1 Saber cosplay wig from Lucaille. It was a pre order wig, meaning the owners do not have the product with them and they have to order it from the company by batch (pertaining to batch cut-off). SO I have to pay the full amount and wait for about 2-3 weeks before the wig arrives.

The wig was worth the wait! 

1,730 PHP
Free Shipping and Wig Cap

So why is it called 3-in-1 cosplay wig? Well, because I can wear it to 3 different versions of Saber:

1. Default Saber/Saber Nero
2. Fate/Zero Saber in suit
3. Saber Lily

The wig is made of Japanese Kanekalon fiber and is heat resistant ( can be curled or iron if desired). When it comes buying wigs with complicated styling, I prefer the brand Lucaille. It's one of the companies that produce high end cosplay wigs with reasonable prices. This Saber wig is a bit pricey compared to other brands' Saber wig but because of its features: the big bun and the thick and long base wig, I did not hesitate in buying this brand. And to think, it's budget friendly than others if you are planning to cosplay other versions of Saber. Instead of buying a whole new wig for your future Saber cosplays, you can just remove the bun and it can be Saber Lily's wig or tie the base wig low and it can be Fate/Zero Saber's wig. How cool is that? :)

Here are some of the photos taken upon opening the package:

The wig order came with a free wig cap. Both wig and bun was wrapped in wig net to prevent them from tangles.

Wig was with original tag that says it's from Lucaille and that it's a Saber wig. No special packaging whatsoever.

The ahoge (group of hair strands that stands on the top of the wig).
You have to fix the ahoge for it to stand, although it does not stand for a long time. 

The base wig was tied up nicely. The ponytail can't be removed easily. I tried.

Lucaille tag on the base wig net, proving that it really is a Lucaille brand wig.

Wig net is laced type, common for branded wigs.

Traces of glue stick visible on the bun. >_<
Other than that, the entire thing is clean.

The bun is really huge! And it fits perfectly on the base wig's thick ponytail.

The two set of clips holds on to the base wig. It easily falls off if not properly secured. >_<

So I fixed the ahoge a bit and it stood up! :)

The bangs on the base wig is really long which is preferred so that it can be styled to the shape of the user's face.

Taken with flash. The wig appears light blonde.

Taken without flash. I don't know how to place this color. It looks a little brown here.

Overall...

Color: 5/5

Quality: 4/5

The downer of this wig: after wearing it for a few ours in an event is that it slowly falls of my head due to the weight of the ponytail and bun. You have to adjust it from time to time so that it won't completely come off your head! (I fixed this problem after the event. Find out how on my next wig post soon!)

Also, if not properly secured, the bun also falls off the pony tail! the clips inside it does not hold on to the base wig enough. The bun almost fell off during my cosplay ramp on the event. >__<

I am pretty much satisfied with the wig. It is what I expected after browsing the product photos from the company's website. After combing the wig a bit, it did not have any massive fiber falls.. It is not shiny compared to cheaper brands/cosplay wigs. The fibers are strong and thick which is preferred for cosplay wigs (we use them more than once or twice compared to ordinary party wigs).

The fibers are smooth and soft and the wig does not have any funny smell (smell is a big factor for me. LOL)

Would you recommend this wig brand to other cosplayers?

Oh yes! For a wig that you can cosplay 3 characters with... this is worth your money.

I recommend this wig brand to those cosplayers who want to cosplay more than one version of Saber and have a moderately high budget for a wig. (Every penny is worth it though!)

I would also like to recommend the shop Kirei Itami .They were really accommodating and patient in answering queries and such. The wig arrived on the expected time of arrival that they gave me which is a plus for them. It might not be a famous cosplay wig shop on facebook but at least they give good service. Goes to show that popularity does not justify an online shop's quality of service. ^_^