Trying out Apple Cider Vinegar Toner

Hello there beauties, sorry if I've been in a cave for a long time and haven't had a chance to update this beauty blog of mine. Anyhow, I'm itching to share with you about apple cider vinegar toner.

Let's start off with the ingredients or materials that you need to prepare:

-Organic apple cider toner (I got mine from Healthy options for 200 pesos)
-Distilled water (bought from local drug store for 15pesos)
-An empty plastic bottle to mix those two liquid ingredients mentioned above

The instruction is pretty simple; mix the two liquid ingredients and you will have an apple cider toner. Pretty easy right?!

I know you are excited about my final verdict about this product. I will be straightforward about my experience so here it goes. I use this toner for three weeks and I am heartbroken with the result. It doesn't clear my skin and I experience a breakout on my face. Because of that, I stopped using it and revert back on my previous facial cleanser.

Though am sad with the result I may one of those few people who had a bad experience with this toner but hey if ever you are thinking of using it I still recommend to go and try this one!

What about you? Do you  have any good or bad experience using this apple cider toner? Share your stories below. I want to read them.

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Make-up Expiration Dates

I created this article for the sole purpose of reminding myself when is the best time to ditch or store my beauty products.

Bar soap
18 months to 3 years

Conditioner
2 to 3 years

Deodorant
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 1 to 2 years
For antiperspirants, see expiration date

Eye cream
Unopened: 3 years
Used: 1 year

Face lotion
With SPF, see expiration date. All others, at least 3 years

Foundation, oil-based
2 years

Foundation, water-based
3 years

Hair gel
2 to 3 years

Hair spray
2 to 3 years

Lip balm
Unopened: 5 years
Used: 1 to 5 years

Lipstick
2 years

Mascara
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 3 to 4 months

Mouthwash
Three years from manufacture date

Nail polish
1 year

Nail-polish remover
Lasts indefinitely

Perfume
1 to 2 years

Rubbing alcohol
At least 3 years

Shampoo
2 to 3 years

Tooth-whitening strips
13 months

Don't forget to share this article on your Facebook, Twitter, Google+ if you find this useful. Happy hoarding! Haha.

Photo Credits: Canva.com, Pixabay.com

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Human Nature Night Moisturizer, My Review!

Sorry if I haven't created an entry for a while here in my beauty blog. I've been busy with work and writing an entry on my other blog which is kuripotadventure.blogspot.com err reasons! Anyhow, I miss doing beauty reviews. Yay!

I bought Human Nature Night Moisturizer way back in June 2015 for 276 pesos. Read my post about my June 2015 shopping haul. Yeah right, this post is a little long overdue. Haha. I chose the bottle containing 100ml of the product. It says that the moisturizer should apply on the face during the night time but because I am a cheapskate gal I use this one during the daytime too. I listed below my honest review about the product:

What I love:

• It's cheap but effective moisturizer;
• I love how it gives me a dewy effect when I apply a foundation on top of it. It's like I am using a BB cream;
• It has a pump! 2 pumps of the product is enough on my whole face;
• It's 100% natural with jojoba and plant collagen.

What I don't like:

• It has this chemical plus flowery scent that I don't like.

Given my review, you would know that I super love this product to bits. I highly recommend it to everyone. What about you? Do you have any brand of moisturizer that you would like to share here? Leave your suggestions in the comment box.

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My Experience Using Apple Cider Vinegar Toner [An Honest Review]

Some beauty blogger that I follow online confess the effectiveness of using organic apple cider vinegar as a toner to clear their skin from pimples. Their positive testimonials got me smitten to try it myself for I have blemishes on my face. Having pimples is a problem that I haven’t found any cure yet and hopefully the toner might be the miraculous answer.

I bought the organic apple cider vinegar from healthy options for 200 pesos and the distilled drinking water from a local grocery store.

In an empty bottle, I put half volume of the two mixtures to create a toner solution. I started using the toner June 13 but had to stop July 8, 2015. It is safe to say that I use the toner for almost a month. My verdict is I didn’t see any notable difference on my face. The toner didn’t help to cure my blemishes instead it worsened my breakouts! I am totally disappointed with the result.

The Apple Cider Vinegar toner may work to other people but not for me. This calls to my another adventure to find the perfect cure to my angry pimples! Haha. Meanwhile, I revert to my old routine of using Eskinol and Dalacin C. I’ll write a review on it here.

Updates: I've gone to a derma clinic and avail of facial treatments. My face is better now compared before. I am happy!

Did you use the apple cider vinegar concoction as a toner? How’s the result after using it? What beauty products did you try that works on you to rid of your blemishes? Drop a comment below. I want to read them all.

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June 2015 Shopping Haul

Hi guys, yes I’m back! I’ve been busy in a while and ran out of creative juice to write or discuss here, but that doesn’t mean I’m quitting blogging. Hehe. June isn’t a good month for me when it comes to my financial savings because I did big spending. See my shopping haul this month below.

Tons of sales happening at the mall and I can't resist my shopping hormones to buy items that I will using. Here are the loots that I got:

Maybelline Super Mineral 24

I bought this foundation for 519 pesos and I got a shade B02 because the sales specialist told me that I am in a yellowish undertone. I will write a review for this product so stay tune for it.

Human Nature Night Time Moisturizer

My fellow office mate told me that this is a good moisturizer and I’m looking for one that’s why I bought it for 276 something pesos. Sorry, I can't remember the exact price.

Watsons Dental Floss

New dental floss for a bargain price of 49 pesos at Watson's department section. They have an on-going sale this month so pay them a visit if you're in the mall.

Loreal Smooth-Intense Anti-Frizz Hair Serum

I love this hair serum so much that’s why I purchased it again! This is a bit expensive on my own opinion; the retail price is 345 pesos! Read my review on this link Loreal Hair Serum.

My pocket is currently crying for all the expenses that I accumulated this month. I’m broke but no issue of complaining here! What about you? Did you buy new items this June 2015? Is it a new make-up? Lip stick? Cutesy dresses? Share your stories at the comment section below.

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What I did this week

Things that I did this week either good or bad plus things that makes me happy:

• I cut my hair shorter and now I must dwell on my very stubborn and full of volume wavy hair! 
• Bought a non-slip hair band from Goody and hair serum
• My mommy duty is over since my mom and dad are now here in Manila. They stayed in Cebu for almost a year because my dad got sick and needs fresh air. He’s now okay and in a good shape.
• Enrolled myself in an online class about digital marketing works!
• I'm now on my day 6th of using ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) toner and hopefully it work wonders on me. Stay tune for my review about that here.
• Cleaning my room and folding my clothes
• Saving 20% of my monthly income. Yahoo!

What did you do this week that you are most proud of? Share your comment or link of an article below. Have a great weekend ahead guys!

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26 Gifts I want to receive on my birthday!

I will turn 26 years old this October and I thought why not list here some of the gifts that I want to have on my special day. So friends if you’re reading this, you know what to do. LOL.

1. Hair Serum because I’m addicted of using it to manage my stubborn hair. I’m not choosy so any brand will do.
2. Bag. I’ve been eyeing and praying to have Cath Kidston back pack.
3. A birthday card because it is still nice to receive a handwritten message with the technology nowadays! It’s an effort to do this kind gesture.
4. A book written by Sidney Sheldon.
5. Lipstick – I will accept any brand in any shade.
6. A warm hugs!
7. Pancit because that’s my favorite comfort food.
8. Strawberry ice cream
9. A comfy pillow
10. Art Work T-shirt (size Small)
11. A card holder wallet
12. A cute journal
13. Colorful ball pens!
14. Make-up brushes
15. Ben Nye banana powder
16. Lip balm
17. Mango cake
18. Nail polish
19. Cheap but fashionable earrings or necklace
20. Perfume
21. Cute dresses
22. Shoes, size 7 here!
23. Nice sweater or cardigan
24. A day of relaxation and free from stress
25. Trip somewhere South of Metro Manila.
26. Mobile phone, okay this is an exaggerated and expensive form of gift!

Turning 26 I feel like I'm getting older and older but on the lighter side I become wiser. I still have four years to accomplished my bucket list before I hit 30! I'll crossed my fingers for that. Woot, woot!

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Getting to Know You and Me series 1

Camie the blogger behind wild-spirit.net posted "Getting to Know You and Me series" on her blog. I got inspired by this and want to answer those questions she asked here in my page.

Questions:

1. If you had any job in the world, which one would you choose?
2. There’s a new technology that will let you forget one event in your life which would you choose?
3. You’re given a chance to date anyone in the world, who would it be?
4. You’re given the chance to change one law in your country, what would you change?
5. You can live in any city/country, which one would you choose?

Answers:

1. I would love to be either archaeologist or historian because I will had the opportunity explore the diversity, ethnicity and culture of a particular country around the globe!

2. Stalking my crush JC when I was in high school.

3. Um my boyfriend! This is super cheesy answer. Haha.

4. Lower the tax rate for employees so that they can spend their hard-earned money on necessary commodities such as food, medicine or get to enjoy life through recreational activities or travelling!

5. Maldives because it is like a paradise there! Google it and you would know why.

You can also answer this too in your blog and share the link of the article on the comment section below so that I can read it also!

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Lipstick Tagged

Since I run out of things to say or creative juice to generate an entry, out of boredom I visit other blogs to look for inspiration. I found this “lipstick tagged” a perfect topic to add on my blog. My apology for not having someone who tagged me with this but hey it's my own page and I can do what I want to do even if breaking the rule for this one. LOL.

How many lipsticks do you own?
I currently have 3 lipsticks; 1 lip ice, 1 Ever Bilena Wicked in Red and 1 Maybelline.

What was the first lipstick you owned?
Nyx lipstick I totally forgot the exact name of the shade but it gives my lips a pink-purple color on me.

What is your favorite lipstick brand?
Right now I can say that it is Revlon because it’s not that pricey and doesn’t dry my lips.

What is your most worn lipstick?
I am using Ever Bilena on wicked red shade

What is your favorite finish?
I basically like lipbutter lipstick. I love Berry Rich lipstick from Revlon and NYX. They’re affordable but have great quality!

What was the last lipstick you bought?
Ever Bilena wicked red

How many lip products do you currently have in your bag?
I have two lipstick which are Ever Bilena Lipstick and Body shop lip & cheek tint

What is your favorite red lip color?
Natural pinkish shade, I like the Revlon Berry Rich so much.

How do you store your lipsticks?
Actually I don’t have storage for my lipsticks; I just put them on my mini-pouches or drawers. Which lipsticks are you currently lusting after? I am currently looking for a peach shade.

I will tagged my two closest friends Uno of Let them Eat Cake & Lyra of Hello Miss Duh to do this post! I can't wait to read your entry guys. Hehe.

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Body Shop Lip & Cheek Stain in Rose Pink

I bought this lip & cheek tint product during the Body Shop anniversary this 2015 and got a 45% discount sliced on the original amount. Without the discount it will be 700 something pesos but luckily I only pay for 395 pesos! A win-win situation for my part on spending for make-up commodities without hurting my pocket.

What I like:

• It blended well on me and it gives me this natural finish of blushing cheeks!
• It can also use as lip tint but I prefer to use this product as a blusher
• It has no scent and I don't get breakout after using this product
• It can last for 6 hours when I use it as a blush
• It has no shiny finished which is I really love.
• I can easily blend the tint on my cheeks with a patting motion using my clean fingers.

What I don't like:

• The packaging is too small
• I need to put more amount of tint on my cheeks before I see a nice result

I will repurchase this product again and I guess I found a nice blusher this year that will give me a "no make-up look". What about you? Do you have any lip & cheek tint brand that you love? Are you willing to recommend that product to other woman out there? Share your comments below.

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