At the launch of these products, one of my fellow bloggers, ate Ava, tried the product for the demo. And as the Whips were applied to her face, I have noticed how thick the cream was. But as it was massaged into the skin, the product transformed into a gel like formula. 

5. Girl Crush

8. Hot Sauce 

9. Major

I also swatched all the shades in my hand for you to see all the shades in a morena skin, and for you to spot those shades that are near to each other. 

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I've been in and out of Taiwan since they lifted the Visa for Filipinos, and all I ever take home with me are nougats and of course, their face masks. Although Korean face masks are more popular in the Philippines, I've noticed that Taiwan face masks works better for my face. Maybe because products in Taiwan are really made for the humid weather that they have during the summer, that is almost the same as the weather here in the Philippines. 

I only buy face masks from two Taiwanese brands that never failed me through the days where I feel like a pimple is growing in my face. Thankfully, one of these brands is finally available in the Philippines, My Beauty Diary! And what I love most is that it would be sold in 1,300 7 Eleven stores in Luzon, that means I can buy my favorite face mask anywhere (since there are 7 Eleven stores almost anywhere you go right?). I was so happy to hear that they will be in 7 Eleven stores, since for students like me, having to pay for the commute and to waste some time in traffic just to pick up some products in the mall is just not the wise thing to do. 

I have been using face masks whenever I can feel a pimple growing, and I would tell that the face mask is effective if it would prevent a pimple from getting all red or swollen, and if it would make me look fresh the next day. To show you guys My Beauty Diary's effect, I actually tried the face mask the day before the launch of the product here in the Philippines. I was growing a pimple in my nose that time, but the next day its as if there was no pimple in my nose that I attended the event without the need to wear foundation. 

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Check out 7 Eleven stores near you and get the My Beauty Diary face mask to see for yourself! The masks are sold for only 89 pesos.

It might be the opening of a new school year for many, but for some students, summer just started. Although the rainy season is already starting, I'm pretty sure that those who are on their summer break would plan to hit the beach as soon as Mr. Sun comes out again. We all want to just sit back with a refreshing drink on the beach to get that golden tan every summer. However, while the sun, sea, sand, and breeze collectively paint the most amazing imagery of a perfect summer, one could also imagine how these elements can damage the skin when expose without protection. 

There are some who would enjoy exploring cities rather than being a beach babe. But that is not an excuse to forget using sunblock. A lot of people are guilty of stepping outdoors without sun protection. While we dread the signs of aging, most of us don't make an effort to be kind to our skin. 

Some might say they actually protect their skin by using sunblock. But probably the important question to ask is, are you doing enough and are you doing it right? 

We may be aware of the importance of sunblock but we are unaware that we are guilty of committing serious violations against our skin. There are some of us who are not very particular with the SPF of sunblocks and just apply sun protection on their face, neglecting the other exposed parts of the body. Others would apply a pea-sized amount of sunblock to their face first thing in the morning and never reapply every two hours. 

Better be on the lookout then because the Kojie•san Sunblock Sun Patrol is watching to see if you commit more skin care violations and they could make a Citizen's Arrest! Before they get to you though, you've got to make sure you know a couple of things. 

A variety of factors can cause damage to your skin but the biggest culprit is sun exposure! The sun's ultraviolet rays break down collagen and elastin, making the skin rough and uneven. These rays also affect the melanocytes, which have something to do with the skin's pigmentation. What's worse is that when your skin ages prematurely due to unprotected sun exposure- you can get wrinkles, brown spots and even skin cancer!

What can you do to prevent this? Stay out of the sun during the middle of the day when the sun's rays are strongest, wear protective clothing such as hats and umbrellas, and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen which protect against both UVA and UVB rays, with the sun protection factor of 30 or higher. And yes, before the Kojie•san Sunblock Sun Patrol makes another Citizen's Arrest- don't forget to reapply sunscreen every two hours for maximum protection.

The products include Kojie•san Sunblock SPF 69 PA+++; Kojie•san Sunblock Face SPF 50 PA+++; Kojie•san Sunscreen SPF 55 PA+++ with Lightening; Kojie•san Sunblock Sport SPF 50 PA+++; Kojie•san Before Sunspray SPF 50; Kojie•san After Sunspray and Kojie•san Kids SPF 30 and SPF 50.

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With these facts, don't be afraid to go out in the sun and enjoy the beach or indulge in other outdoor activities. Just make sure to slather on your Kojie•san Sunblock because the Kojie•san Sunblock Sun Patrol is ready to make a Citizen's Arrest anytime you commit a skin crime. 

If you want to know more about this, go to the @kojiesansunblockph Facebook Page. 

I've always been so cautious in making decisions on getting my hair done, that I have just been getting it trimmed and straight to stick in the safe side for so many years. But as I read what Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said, "Beware of her fair hair, for she excels. All women in the magic of her locks; And when she winds them round a young man's neck, she will never set him free again." I learned to play with my hair and have gone from straight to curly, and now I decided to cut it short. I also played with different shades of browns for the past 2 years, eventhough we don't really get our hair colored in the family. From the past years that I have had the courage to play with my hair, I saw how a woman's hair is really a source of power and confidence. 

Another thing that I've seen is that Filipino women are very bold and experimental with haircuts, but are still very conservative and reluctant to take that leap into more daring hair tones. There is also less involvement in hair treatment as it is considered a "fix" to an already existing damage rather than a way of preventing it. But I guess we need to change that. 

It's so easy to achieve our #Hairgoals with the wide selection of hair care products from color to treatment in Watsons! There are many products carrying different shades of red, brown, blonde and even pastel colors to help you achieve the hair color you've always wanted. Watsons have different brands like Revlon, Revis, Bigen, Liese, Kolours, Beautylabo, LOreal Exceleence, Naturtint and Lolane , to make your hair color dreams come true. 

They say a new hairstyle can actually alter your outlook in life, and also highlight your good facial features. But most of us don't know how to manage our dream hairstyle. Thankfully, Watsons have products like Vitress, which you can use to style and smoothen your hair everyday. DOVE Invigorating Dry Shampoo is also a good must-have to create volume on your hair. And to finish it off, TRESemme Freeze Hold Hairspray would help you sport a style and make it last for the whole day. 

Watsons, with an extensive line of hair color, styling, and treatment products available in-store, makes your #Hairgoals happen. Having healthy, good-looking hair unlocks that vibe of confidence. So come drop by any Watsons store near you, or you can conveniently shop from the comforts of your home via http://www.watsons.com.ph!

And the great news is that, you can finally plunge into hair coloring for today, May 26, is Color Your Hair Day! Get 50% off on participating Hair Color products for 100% awesome looks. If you're a SMAC member, your P500 single-receipt purchase of any participating product allows you to earn 1 E-raffle entry that gives you the chance to win up to 100,000 bonus points 

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Check out my other posts on the Gigi x Maybelline Collection! 

Gigi Hadid x Maybelline Collection takes over ASIA 

What I got from the Gigi x Maybelline Collection

When Maybelline Philippines released the announcement that Gigi x Maybelline collection will be released in selected stores nationwide, I just dropped everything and looked for the nearest store in my area that will sell the collection. I woke up very early expecting that many people would line up and splurged on everything that's available, but it turned out that I was too early for the stocks are still on transport. I waited for the stocks, and unfortunately, only limited products were available. Still, I went home with a big smile since I got the mascara, the brow liner, and all the shades of the lipsticks.

Gigi's line is a three-part makeup line that shows us a peek of Gigi's personal and exciting life, drawing inspiration from the experiences and places dear to the model's heart. Gigi's sunny California hometown inspired her to do a collection with golden hues and shades of reds which is the West Coast Collection.  The second collection on the other hand, is inspired by Gigi's second home, New York City, the  fast paced city got her working from day to night which made her curate a collection of nude lippies and eye makeup to make day-to-night looks, the East Coast Collection. Lastly, Gigi's work requires her to travel from coast to coast inspiring her to make an all-in-one palette to have all the makeup essentials every girl would need in their travels, the Jetsetter Palette.

Here are some snaps of the things that I got from the East Coast and West Coast Collection! 

Have a glimpse of the launch of Gigi x Maybelline collection in Japan where 2 of our very own IT girls from the Philippines had the chance to meet and have a class with Gigi in my other blogpost! I also tried all the lipsticks from the Gigi x Maybelline collection and took some selfies using my Oppo F5 Youth in another post!