Secret is out! The Sampleroom.Ph Mystery Product is Herbal Essences! So a few weeks ago I received a mystery parcel from sampleroom and a lot of you were curious when I shared about it on YouTube Shorts. I believe some went and got their own samples so yay! Anyway, the reason why I am so thrilled to be a part of this is because this is the first time that SampleRoom created a #SampleRoomMysteryProduct campaign. If you are new to the blog and haven't heard of sampleroom, you can read a lot of my previous SR articles HERE. 

To continue, you weren't the only one who was curious weeks ago and like you, I did take the mystery sampling seriously and tried to guess what the mystery product it. I also tried it for several days before I shared which explains my happy smile in the photo below because I already know that I'm sharing something I like. 

Secret is Out! Sampleroom.Ph Mystery Product is Herbal Essences! 

Full videos at my instagram reels, just look for reals under @pinaybeautyandstyle

Now on to the review and reveal!

Laneige White Plus Renew Capsule Sleeping Pack Review

Today's review is about an oldie but goodie favorite of mine for more than 5 years now, the Laneige White Plus Renew Capsule Sleeping Pack. The reason why it took me so long to review this is that I only use this a few weeks a year when my skin is at its most dry. Now that winter is coming (enter Game of Thrones theme music), we are back at the time of the year when I buy my annual supply of Laneige White Plus Renew Capsule Sleeping Pack for use during the end of the year and early January. So what do I have to say and why do I keep buying this? Find out below!

Laneige White Plus Renew Capsule Sleeping Pack Review

Before anything else, I just want to make it clear that the Laneige White Plus Renew Capsule Sleeping Pack is not skin whitening at least for me. What it does is that it hydrate your skin so that your skin looks even-toned and brighter. It's all about that chok chok skin trend for Korean skincare. 

Kojie San Now Has Zero Pigment Light Technology for Their Hydramoist Soap and Skin Lightening Lotion

I've tried Kojie San products many years ago so now that they've come up with Kojie San Zero Pigment Light Technology, I'm curious enough to give their soaps and lotion another try! That will take a while, though, so in the meantime, I am sharing their press release below.

   Reach your beauty goals at twice the speed using Kojie.san soaps and lotions together

Do the two-step Kojie.san soaps and lotions to get better results and benefits of Zero Pigment Light

GET A HEALTHY COMPANION FOR LIFE WITH SIMPARICA TRIO

GET A HEALTHY COMPANION FOR LIFE WITH SIMPARICA TRIO! - this is the promise that Zoetis made when they introduced Simparica Trio to all dog parents and I am so happy to share that they are now truly available in the Philippines! 

Simparica Trio, Complete Protection in One Yummy Chewable Tablet

I got a trial pack too so I can share my thoughts soon. But for now, the reason why I am all excited about this is because as a dog mom for almost 20 years, I know how much of a struggle it is to make sure that our furbabies are well and healthy. I remember having to buy multiple supplements and pet supplies just to make sure that my dog will be fully protected. There was a time when I had to buy different medications for tick prevention (topical), an oral liquid one for intestinal worms, and another oral one for heartworm prevention. It was such a struggle. But all of that is now in the past with Simparica Trio.

I like the small size of the tablet. My dog tried another chewable preventive in the past but they are a lot bigger and it is difficult to get the full dose because my dog won't eat the entire tablet. She didn't have that issue with Simparica Trio, yay!

I am so thrilled to share with you the newest release from Get Ready With Me Cosmetics, the GRWM Cosmetics Radiance Tint! I know, I know, some people might get confused and think that it is a concealer or perhaps a foundation, but it really is a highly-pigmented multi-use face base that can work as a foundation, concealer, tint, color corrector, contour, highlighter, and more!

GRWM Cosmetics Radiance Tint Review Swatches and Price - Multi-Use Face Pigment for Everyone!

What is the GRWM Cosmetics Radiance Tint?

My dog has been with me for more than 12 years, and even more during the past 2 years because of the pandemic. I can't imagine a world without my little girl, even though she's a lot older than me now in dog years, hahah! Which is why I'm sharing the dog care tips article below from the trusted dog care brand, Simparica. I wouldn't have been with my dog for this long if I've lost her to tick disease, ehrlichiosis, which she got in late 2016. She almost left me that time and so it is now part of my advocacy to promote responsible pet ownership. Keep on reading An Impawfect World Made Pawfect: New Normal Care Tips for your dog to find out more about why Simparica Trio should be a part of your pooch care for the new normal!

Photo of my baby girl during one of her vet visits for tax :) this was when she lost weight and it turned out that she got ehrlichiosis and also developed closed pyometra. She's much better now thanks to anti-tick and anti-flea maintenance and the good veterinarians at UP Veterinary hospital, yay!

An Impawfect World Made Pawfect: New Normal Care Tips For Your Dog

It's been such a long time since I had time to blog about makeup and that is because I am so busy with my advance studies as well as lecture load for teaching. I hardly have time for makeup these days and really prefer cosmetics that are long-wearing, fuss-free, and don't smudge under masks so I am so glad to report my findings after trying out the GRWM Cosmetics Aqua Tint for a full month!

GRWM Cosmetics Aqua Tint Review Swatches Price and more!

GRWM Cosmetics Aqua Tint dropped a few weeks ago and got me through a month-long ordeal of endless zoom meetings, deadlines, and more. These aqua tints are watery and gel-like in texture, are easy to apply and blend, and can be used for the eyes, cheek, and lips. The product doesn't transfer, bleed, or smudge after fully dry so this was my BFF for the days that I am chugging on with just 2 hours of sleep. 

What is the GRWM Cosmetics Aqua Tint?

Hakubi White C is Now in The Philippines! Here is What You Need to Know About This Japanese Skin Whitening Brand!

Hakubi White C is now in the Philippines and I was one of the few top bloggers and media people in the Philippines who was invited to be a part of the online brand launch made possible by SATO Pharmaceuticals, One Mega Group, and TheHuddleRoom. I first heard about this Japanese skin whitening brand in Thai skincare groups and I am so glad that they're now locally available via Shopee Philippines as well as Watson's stores nationwide. Read on below for my exclusive behind-the-scenes chika! #japaneseskincare #jbeauty #beautythatilluminates #Hakubeamwithbeauty #hakubiwhitec #hakubiph #hakubiskinwhitening #skincarelaunch 

Hakubi White C is Now in The Philippines! #HakuBeamWithBeauty

Now, I know that the packaging can look quite intimidating or almost medical-like for some people but this is a thing that Japanese brands do. Either they go super Kawaii or go for minimalist aesthetic. The products do not smell or look like medicine, I can assure you.

A total of 4 products in 3 different formats (gel, cream, tablets) was launched. They are the Hakubi White C tablets, Hakubi Q10 Cream, Hakubi BB Cream, and Hakubi White C Gel. 

I must say that introvert me miss going to events and I realized that upon seeing some familiar faces during the launch hosted by Bianca Valerio. There were more people but I only managed to get one screencap and you can only see the top of my head because I was looking down at the screencap buttons, haha!

So, What is the Scoop with J-Beauty Skincare Brand Hakubi White C?

Maybelline Mask-Friendly Makeup Recommendations

It has been such a long time since I published something on this blog because I was busy with work and my other blogs. Of course, I haven't forgotten the PinayBeautyAndStyle Blog and the Pinay Beauty And Style Youtube channel but I've been mostly using the same things over and over again and so I had almost nothing new to share. It's only been a few weeks ago that I restarted with using makeup again on a daily basis and a dilemma I've had was to find mask-friendly makeup products that are affordable and that people can easily buy so that I can share them with you guys. Admittedly I have been mostly using products that are meant for theater and makeup artists for the past months so this was truly challenging for me. Enter Maybelline! 

My Maybelline Mask-Friendly Makeup Recommendations

It wasn't a secret that Maybelline was one of the first makeup brands that I used decades ago, grabe tita age na talaga. Although I lean towards Kbeauty and Jbeauty these days and try to use cruelty-free makeup most of the time, I still get Maybelline products from friends and family who know how much of a Maybelline girl I used to be. Instead of letting the products sit around, I use them and try them so that I can spare my readers the effort of having to do this themselves. 

Secrets to Salon Hair Experience at Home with Pantene!

It has been more than a year since I've been to any salon or spa or any sort and although I am the type who don't usually go for a full-on pampering session, I must admit that I miss it badly. Thankfully, I've been trying out some of Pantene's newest products and am able to get a little bit of the salon hair experience at home with the Pantene Keratin new formulation which is why I wanted to share with you their Press Release that made me try their new products!

Get Secrets to Salon Hair Experience at Home with Pantene!

The unruly, overgrown, problematic hair that we now have to deal with needs the salon TLC that it deserves. By now, we all probably miss the experience of being in the salon — the smell, atmosphere, and fulfillment that a pampered and good looking head of hair makes us feel.