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Hello dear readers. Today, I'll be sharing with you my thoughts about the Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Liquid Foundation and Two Way Cake.

Been hearing lots of positive and some negative reviews about these products since it was launched last year. Got really curious but wasn't able to buy because it's a bit expensive for a drugstore make for me and as you know, I prefer BB creams over liquid foundations.

Price: Since Maybelline had a 50% off sale last March, I immediately bought these 2. I got the Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Liquid Foundation for Php249 (orig price Php499) while I got the Two Way Cake for Php199 (orig price Php399).
Shade: Since it's a sale, not all shades are avail in the Maybelline counter. The lightest shade available was 01 which the sales lady told me was the lightest of all shades. I usually get the Nude/Beige shades or the shade after the lightest one when it comes to Maybelline's powders. But no worries since I'm good with the 01 shade. - has a yellow undertone MAYBELLINE DREAM SATIN SKIN LIQUID FOUNDATION
Product description: "Maybelline Dream Satin Skin air-whipped liquid foundation contains SPF 24 PA ++. Our unique air-soft formula provides poreless, satin smooth looking skin. Extraordinary coverage that does not clog pores. Long lasting and moisturizing all day."
Volume: 30ml
Packaging: comes in a glass bottle and a pump for easier use.

Consistency: Very light weight and spreads easily.
Swatch:
Coverage: medium to full depending how many layers you apply.

MAYBELLINE DREAM SATIN SKIN TWO WAY CAKE
Product description: "Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Two Way Cake contains SPF 32 PA +++. For a non-cakey, ultra breathable satin skin perfection that lasts all day. Unique one-fulm technology provides an ultra thin layer with refined powder. Extremely fit for stretchable finish."
Volume: 9g
Packaging: Comes in the beige compact just as the same as the other compact powders with Maybelline.
Swatch:
Coverage: provides light-medium coverage for me.
FOR BOTH: Finish: Matte, satin finish and my pores are gone. Haha I do have an oily face so I prefer this finish. I also prefer to use this with a primer to hold the foundation and powder in place. If you have a dry skin, I advise to use a moisturizer first.
When Used: ONE LAYER: (My blemishes/scar from the previous pimple breakout and a current bumpy pimple on my lower right nose are still noticeable)
FINISHED LOOK: (The old pimple scar on my nose are now concealed using my Naturactor Cover Face though my current bumpy pimple is still obvious as you can see. Final look is good as this liquid foundation and two way cake gives off that matte, poreless and satin finish)
AFTER 4 HOURS: (Oil can already be noticed on my face though it is still tolerable for me. I like the dewy, healthy looking skin it gives off).
AFTER 6-7 HOURS: (As you can see, I badly need a retouch after 6-7 hours already as oil can already be seen on my T-zone and cheek area. haha!)
Longevity: After 3-4 hour of use, I noticed that oil starts to build up in my nose area but no worries since it gave me that nice glowy, dewy and healthy look. You may or may not use an oil blotting paper but I prefer to blot after 2-3 hours. Both product stayed on my face for 8 hours, though a retouch is already a must.

Pros: - provides flawless, satin, matte finish - Makes my pores looks smaller - good for normal to dry skin - Medium to full coverage - Affordable (since I got them for 50%) - Both contains SPF
Cons: - Not suitable for oily skin - Not suitable for hot, humid weather as tends to be cakey after 4-6 hours - Not all shades are available - Pricey (regular price) for a drugstore makeup for me

Verdict: I think both are a good foundation especially for those starting up or those looking for a great drugstore foundation. The best part of this foundation is that I really liked the satin finish upon application. My T-zone starts to get shiny after 4 hours of use but no worries since it gave me that glowy, dewy, healthy look. For girls who has oily skin like mine, I highly recommend using a good primer for this foundation and two way cake to last longer especially on humid days. For the 50% price I got, I think it's a good buy since I got both in an affordable price. :)

Honestly, I'm not really into skin whitening but when given a chance to try a skin whitening product, I say "Why not?" :)

Say hello to this Snow Skin Whitening Lotion that was sent to me by Cheska's Store 3 weeks ago. If you've been reading my blog and watching my Youtube videos, I already made a review about the Snow Skin Whitening Cream on my blog here and on my YT channel here.

Actually, I've been seeing lots of beauty bloggers/vloggers reviewing and promoting this product since last year so I really got to curious if this was really effective or not. So let's see..
According to the product info, “Brighten your everyday mood as you caress your beautiful skin all over. Snow Whitening Lotion gives you Elite 7 Skin Whitening Actives for skin whitening as well as skin protection and cell repair. Snow Skin Whitening Lotion keeps up with its promise of non-carcinogenic and ultimately safe yet most beneficial ingredients to give you that beautiful feeling inside and out!"

Same as the Snow Skin Whitening Cream, it also contains 7 Elite Active ingredients which are good for skin whitening. (click photo to enlarge)

1. IBR - TCLC (Tomato Colorless Carotenoids) *provides instant radiance *lightens and whitens skin tone *protects against UV damage *provides anti aging
2. IBR Snowflake *slow down skin aging *smoothening the skin and reducing wrinkles *skin lightening
3. 7 Plant Extract from Swiss Alps *Mallow extract, Peppermint Leaf extract, Cowslip extract, Lady’s Mantle Extract, Fluellen extract, Balm Mint Leaf extract and Yarrow extract
4. Bearberry Extract *correcting hyperpigmentation problems like age spots, freckles, melasma and acne scars
5. Alpha arbutin *supresses unwanted pigmentation *inhibiting melanin
6. Beta Glucan *excellent moisturizer *protects skin cells against UV radiation *promotes healing and reduces discoloration of scars *stimulates immune defense
7. Resorcinol *breaks down rough, scaly and hardened skin
Packaging: - This product comes in a sealed thick box. I like the snow white logo at the top of the product. (click photo to enlarge)

- Very impressive when you open the box - Sealed very well

- comes in a pump for easier use

- with expiration on the bottom part

Volume: 175ml

Price: Pls pm Cheska's Store for the price
Scent: Mild floral scent
Consistency: Lotion glides smoothly on your skin.
Color: Cream white

How To Use: Apply generous amount all over the body, smell the fresh scent of Alpine plant extracts and bearberry plants as they penetrate your skin targeting uneven skin tones on your elbow, knees, neck and nape.
When applied:
**BEFORE & AFTER 3 week of daily use:
Watch my video review on my Youtube channel here:

Pros: - Very effective skin whitening lotion - paraben free - I like the mild floral scent a lot - Gets easily absorbed by the skin - Moisturizing - Long lasting
Cons: - A bit pricey for some

What I think about the product: After using this product for 3 weeks (2-3x daily use), I was quite surprised that it really made a HUGE difference on my skin tone. At first, I wasn't really expecting huge changes on my skin tone since I was doubting if this product was really effective. But after taking a photo after 3 weeks, (with almost same lighting), I was very impressed that I was 1-2 shades lighter now compared to my before photo. See? Nice right? :)
Will I recommend this product? YES, OF COURSE! With 3 weeks of daily use, it already made my skin 1-2 shades lighter so I highly recommend this product for girls or maybe even boys, wanting to achieve whiter or lighter skin in a few weeks time. Thumbs up for this product :) **Btw, I wanna thank Cheska's Store for sending me this Snow Skin Whitening Cream, along with other products for me to review. :)

Snow Skin Whitening Lotion is available at Cheska's Store. For more info, you may contact them here:

Facebook: http://facebook.com/cheskasstore

Website: http://cheskasstore.net

IG: @cheskasstore

Email: cheskasstore@yahoo.com

Contact num: 0916 582 8800

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me by Cheska's Store. I'm not paid to make this review and the product was sent for me to try. My reviews are based on my own experience so keep in mind that while a product may work for me, it may or may not necessarily work for you. I do hope you find my review helpful since all my reviews are 100% honest.

How about you? Have you tried this one? Or any recommendations you like to share? Pls don't hesitate to leave your comments down below. Hope to hear from you. :) Thanks for reading :)

Looking for a new place to eat on a rainy evening a few days ago, we came across Mesa at SM Megamall. I've been hearing lots of positive feed backs from customers who already dined at this place so was also curious if they really serve good dishes.

Mesa serves different Filipino cuisines, not my usual go-to but was quite curious so I gave it a try. Went here for a dinner so place was a bit crowded already. There were still few seats available and luckily, we had a seat on a small area with a table.
Menu was handed to use upon seating. Waiting time was for about 20 mins according to the staff. While waiting, I was able to observe the place at that time. It may look small outside, but the place can cater lots of customers especially at peak hours. They have lots of tables at chairs, and more seats inside. Knowing we ordered kinda lot, I asked one of the staffs of we can move to the other table (preferably seats with 2 tables together) since I find it hard to move with lot of foods place on our 1pc table.
Btw, here's what we ordered:
Kare Kare, Beef and Tripe (Php305) "Beef tripe and fresh vegetables cooked in a rich creamy peanut sauce" - Totally love their Kare kare version. First, their kare kare was very tasty, yummy and delish. The peanut butter taste was there and I like the smooth creamy peanut sauce. The servings were huge and good for sharing.
Prawns, Sauteed with salted egg (Php295) - Not a fan of prawns but I liked this one! The salted egg and garlic (I'm not sure if it was garlic but it tasted liked one) on top on the prawns were a really good combinations. Very tasty and again, servings were a lot.
Baked Scallops with Garlic Butter (Php225) "Scallops on a half shell with garlic butter compound"

- I love scallops and butter, so imagine this two! Wow, just wow. The taste of butter along with the baked scallops were heaven! A must try!
Garlic Rice/cup (Php45) - We find it a bit expensive for a cup of rice
Pineapple Juice (Php65) - Normal pineapple juice.
Overall, a bit pricey for a dinner meal but I think with the quality & quantity of the foods served, it's all worth it. Totally recommended for family, friends, balikbayans and even foreigners. :)

Mesa Located at: 2nd Flr Mega Atrium A, SM Megamall Mandaluyong City Opens at: 10AM-10PM, Mon-Sun Phone num: 4704660; 09175435854 Facebook: http://facebook.com/mesaPH

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