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2 Local Skincare Brand You Should Try

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When I became a mom, I didn’t realize that we should do the self-care especially when we are a mom now. Even though you have a short time you must do it before you start your day. Before I start my day, I do my skincare routine which is my skin maintenance I do it day and night. 

Before I try this 2 local skincare brand, I used Korean skincare from Real Kill which is the 10-steps Korean Skincare. That was great but you have 1 hour to do that routine, so, I decided to less my skincare steps using these 2 local skincare brand. 

First Local Skincare Brand I tried – The Go Glass Resurfacing set 

This is my first local brand and glad that it’s really affordable. You can get the resurfacing set for only 370 pesos. These includes:

The Go Glass


  • Resurfacing Bar – This bar is the first step for your skincare routine after you removed your makeup. I love that the resurfacing bar removes excess oil and dirt from my face. The smell is mild but I think not for sensitive skin. You can use this twice a day morning and night.
  • Resurfacing Toner – I love the toner because it makes my pores tighten and you can literally get a glass skin after applying it. The smell is really strong and really not for sensitive skin. You can use it twice a day morning and night. 
  • Skin Shield – It would be your sunscreen, you need it even though you are not going outside, but in case you will need that. The smell is good, it really gives my skin smoothness. You can use every morning only.
  • Skin Salve Serum– It’s like the other Korean serum I tried, and it will tighten your pores as well. You will see the good result in the morning. Use it every night only.

The Go Glass Resurfacing Bar really gives my skin a glass skin that I want, that’s the only I noticed in 3 weeks of using it. Honestly, I didn’t have a chance to capture my BEFORE photo but I have my AFTER and very honest review here. You can use the set for 30 days. 

The Go Glass Resurfacing Set is perfect for you if..

You only need maintenance to your skin, if your skin is not really sensitive and you have a low budget then The Go Glass Resurfacing Set is perfect for you. They also have a Brightening Set, I haven’t tried it yet. 

Second Local Skincare Brand I Tried – Fresh Formula

Last week, Fresh Formula just launched their skincare products. But before that, the first 50 glow getter got first dibs of different series of their skincare. I’m happy that time because I’m one of the glow getters to try their new skincare line first. I got the Glass Skin Series the price is 999pesos per set. These includes:

Fresh Formula


  • Milky Glow Illuminating Facial Wash – I totally love this, the smell is very mild, my skin is smooth and it makes me fresh during the day after using it. You can use it morning and night.
  • Rosy Glow Toner – This toner is 10 for me, it lightens my skin, it tightens my pores and I feel like that my skin is happy. The smell is good but not mild as the Milky Glow. You can use it morning and night.
  • Morning Glow – This is the last step of your skincare morning routine, Morning Glow is a purpose to brighten our skin and also give some moisture. Make sure to apply sunscreen if you will go outside. You can only use it every morning. Note: This contain Vitamin A that may not suitable for pregnant and lactating moms, ask your pedia/OB before use.
  • Golden Glow – This would be your last step for your night skincare routine, it’s my first time to see a serum that contains glitter. You can only use this every night. 
  • Day 1
  • Day 3
  • 1 Week
  • 2 Weeks
  • 3 Weeks

It’s been 3 weeks now that I’m using it as my skincare and I literally love it so much. I have my DAY 1 AND SO ON photos here. They also have other skincare series this might help you to address your skin concerns. 

Photo from Fresh Formula

Edit: Some mommies asked me if these products are safe for pregnant/lactating women.

The Go Glass is safe for Pregnant and Lactating.

But the Fresh Formula said, it is better to consult your pedia or your OB.

You can do this skincare routine for 5 minutes, I guess no more excuses for a mom like me, right? 

Hot Wax VS. Cold Wax.

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Waxing can be really confusing specially when you are new into it. It was introduced to me by a friemd last year and I can say that it is really life changing for me as a mom.

Waxing not only removes unwanted hair but exfoliates the skin, removing along with hair, dirt particles that stay trapped in the pores also eliminating the dead skin cells. -According to Women Now.

What is Hot Wax?

Hot wax is required a heat to melt down the wax. The contents are you can found in a hot wax are Natural tree resin, natural beeswax and vegetable oil.

How to use a hot wax?

Instruction using Hot Wax

ADVANTAGE OF HOT WAXING

  • It really removes unwanted hair from roots.
  • Perfect for intimate areas.
  • Good for removing shorter hair.
  • It does not leave a sticky in the skin.
  • Less reddening.
  • Suitable for sensitive skin.

DISADVANTAGE OF HOT WAXING

  • It does noy easy to wax a large area.
  • You need more time to do this.

It was my second time to use this. It is only takes 1-2 mins to melt the wax from the heat. And let it cool for 2-3 mins and until consistency is similar to honey not too hot. What I did was I used the spatula and spread the wax on the skin with unwanted hair you can see in my photos below. I can say that I more likely hot waxing. Because it is the easiest for me to do when removing unwanted hair from underarm to bikini.

What is Cold Wax?

Honey Cold Wax is no heating needed. It means you can use it instantly.

How to use Cold Wax?

ADVANTAGE OF COLD WAXING

  • Convenient
  • No heating needed
  • Less time to prepare

DISADVANTAGE OF COLD WAXING

  • It’s not really work for hairy area.
  • It’s mess when applying.

As you can see in my photo, cold wax is not work on my area although it was my first trial it should’ve work at least on a few hair. I’ve tried to used a candy cold wax on my intimate area, I’m so happy on the result.

AFTER CARE GUIDE

Do not use any deodorant, powder etc at least 24 hours after waxing.

Do not wash it with water, just wipe it using a cotton or towel.

Hot waxing is what really work for me right now and it is the easiest for me. But it doesn’t mean that what works for me will work for you so you better to try it and figure it out.

Xo, Nicz ❤

3 Steps To Exfoliate Your Lips.

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Exfoliation is really important to improve of glowing of our skin. It removes dead skin, I usually do it once a week. Did you know that exfolite is not just to your face and body, but your lips as well.

Exfoliation refers to the removal of the dead skin cells on the skin’s surface. Exfoliation can be performed mechanically, by using abrasive scrubs on the skin or chemically, by using scrubs that contain special kinds of acids that dissolve and remove the dead skin cells without scrubbing.

Did you know?

In the United States alone it is estimated that over 850 million toothbrushes are discarded and end up in landfill every single year. According to 1 Million Women.

What I got from Berde?

1. 14 pcs of Reusable Cotton Rounds. They gave me 7 smooth and textured so I can try both of them.

2. 2 pcs of Bamboo Toothbrush. I got Black and Beige soft bristles and each of them comes in kraft boxes eco-friendly, right?

3 Steps How I Exfoliate My Lips

STEP 1:  Use the bamboo toothbrush and gently brush your lips.

STEP 2: Use the textured reusable cotton rounds, dip it in warm water and gently rub your lips to remove the dead skin.

STEP 3: Apply Chapstick Lip Balm or any healthy balm you can use to moisturize your skin.

My Review About The Products.

I mostly love the reusable cotton rounds both of them (smooth and textured) are so useful and you can use it in your lifetime. You just have to wash it every time you use it. However, I still want bamboo toothbrush to be 100% bamboo and handmade. And it will be more expensive for sure. Still, I like the bamboo toothbrush the bristle is so soft and perfect fit even though I have my braces. Thanks to Berde for sending this I really love it.

Berde Products and Prices

1. Bamboo Toothbrush – Php 60

2. Reusable Cotton Rounds Smooth – Php 180 and Reusable Cotton Rounds Textured – Php 200. Each set has 14 pcs cotton rounds.

3. Shampoo Bar 120g – Php 180 each

4. Bar Soap – 110g is Php 90 each and 140g is Php 120.

5. Bamboo Straw – Php 25

6. Straight Glass Straw – Php 40

 

Where to Buy?

You can avail eco-friendly products to their Facebook Page.

 

Berde accept donations of used, old, and broken mugs and glass jars. Throw in some tin cans in there too and we’ll put them into better use. How? See it here.

 

Follow them too on Social Media Pages

Like Berde Facebook Page

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Visit their Shopee Account.

 

Xo, Nicole 😘 The All Around Mom

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My Latest Skincare Routine with Biorè and Witch Piggy Serum.

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Last year, I was really interested in Korean skincare method which is you have to do the 10-steps using K-Beauty Products, I’ve tried and it really worked for me. I know, I heard you 10 steps sounds a lot but each of one product has its own job to our skin. Yes, it sounded great but it doesn’t mean that if that was worked for me, it will work for you. We have different skin types and you must know yours. I had to admit that the 10-steps Korean skincare method doesn’t really work for us because of our hot weather.

Korean skin does look really flawless and poreless because their weather really helps as well. Here we go, I’m going to tackle my latest few skincare when I got the two products Biore Facial Foam Mild and the Witch Piggy Hell Pore from Japan.

 

My Latest Skincare And How I Use Each Of Them

 

Bioré Facial Foam Mild

This is my first skincare, I wash my face with water and apply a little dot to your finger then rub it with your palm hold together and apply it to your face. Rub it at least 3 mins. Rinse well. I Used it twice a day Morning and Night. Got it from @sakurabeauty

Real Kill 9.9 Whitening Toner

This is my toner, I think it’s half gel and water so I didn’t use any cotton when applying it. Apply it all over your face just tap tap tap your skin for the best result. Used it twice a day. Morning and Night. I bought it from @makeupbuffet its P420 each.

Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control

The best serum for me. Yay. It helps whiten your skin, dark spots, pimple marks and to relieve wrinkles. It’s 97% Hyaluronic Acid which means retaining your skin to moisture, and creating a plumping effect. Apply 3 dots all over your face and wait to dry before proceeding to next skincare.  Got it from @sakurabeauty. I suggested to not apply this when you are going to wear heavy makeup.

Nature Republic Aloe Vera

I used it as my moisturizer, it really helps to close my pores. I used it twice a day. Morning and Night. I brought it from @makeuphouseph it’s P250 only.

Rania Jin Eye Cream

This is my last skincare, it brightens the eye area and improves elasticity. Apply a dot to your finger and apply it under your both eyes, wait for it to dry. I used it every night only. Bought it from @themakeuphubph. It’s around P200.

What Change in 3 Weeks?

I noticed that my skin is not much oily than before. It is more normal now and I can go outside makeup free. Yay. And my skin almost looks poreless now, some pimple marks removed. 

BEFORE

As you can see, I have pimples in every on my face, especially on the forehead area.

AFTER

Without Makeup

Without Makeup

 

With Makeup

I just add eyebrow and 2 dots of Colourtint Zola to my cheeks and 1 dot Colourtint Sage on my lips. I didn’t use any BB Cream or something.

 

Skincare is required more patience, and it’s really great practice to good hygiene. Don’t forget to drink 8 glasses of water, it much better with skincare.

I did not suggest this type of skincare products if you have sensitive skin. Try a sample on your jaw before use it.

 

Xo, Nicole 😘 The All Around Mom

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The Newest Infant Fashion with Zuri Baby Couture + Giveaway.

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Fashion trends change every year, fashion is a popular style when it comes to clothes, hairstyle, makeup etc. Did you know that baby can go out especially for a photoshoot with stylish and unique fashion? Recently, I heard about Zuri Baby Couture.  Zuri Baby Couture is a clothing line and owned by Hershey Morgan. I’m inspired by her business journey on her beginning with Zuri Baby Couture. Let me summarize her Bright Beginnings: How Zuri Baby Couture Started.

How Zuri Baby Couture Started?

She is a mom who built a business from a small idea to being a global entrepreneur, she was a GIA Pearl specialist and owned Zuri Wearable Arts, which sells high-end jewelry.

Zuri Baby Couture lanched on February 2013, she had her first baby girl and decided to create a prototype accessories using leftover fabrics.

And here it is! She made an extra-ordinary hair accessories. And then it follow her interest to create more like shoes kind of boots, she didn’t expect it to be good because she never had design a shoes in her entire life. “I have never designed shoes in my entire life! I did have some knowledge about designing clothes, jewelry and bags, but designing shoes is another world for me. But I soldiered on and created my first cardboard prototype, and it took us over 15 times trial and error and trips to the factory to finally finish the first perfect pair of shoes for my baby After 15 tries,  It was okay—but not quite there yet. From a simple idea, it became the starting point business concept. I tried to get feedback about the business concept of developing a Baby Brand and most of them were not favorable.”

Here are the very first shoe design

So, Zuri Baby Couture sent two cute set of dresses to me, it would be perfect to my nieces for sure and I absolutely love them. I got Summer dress with shoes and hair accessory, it comes in quirky floral illustration, and a floral complete accent to a sweet and lovely look. The color is fuschia pink and 100% Japanes Cotton, shoe is made with faux leather, available sizes for 2-3 years old.

The other one is this, it’s my favorite because the look of this design is gorgeous and unique. Black Drop Gorgeous is also a dress set with hair accessory and a necklace with glittery black shoes, it’s also have a design of floral the shoe is made with faux leather as well. Since, I have only baby boy, I’ll give these two set of dress to my niece.

I’m really thankful to Zuri Baby Couture for sending these beautiful set of dress, so because of that we are going have a mini-giveaway starting today!

You can also get an instant 10% OFF when you join on their VIP list. See below how.

I received the items after 3 days, it is depends on location. For Manila area you will received your item for 1-2 days.

Click here to Download their app android users.

How to join?

These steps are very simple and easy, keep reading to know the mechanics.

Giveaway Mechanics

  • Like All Around Mom Facebook Page
  • Follow me on Instagram @nicoleescat
  • Subscribe to my Youtube Channel
  • Like or comment on Zuri Baby Couture Facebook and Instagram Page.
  • Tag your mamshies and beshies on my Facebook Post, you can found it at the pinned post.

What winner will get?

1 lucky winner will receive one (1) voucher worth of PHP 1,000 from Zuri Baby Couture.

Giveaway runs from February 19 to February 28, 2019. Draw of winner will announce on March 01, 2019.

Comment your name of the account you use to follow our Pages.

 

 

WINNER: ROSELYN A. JOSE

 

Xo, Nicz – The All Around Mom 💝

I Love Makeup Palette and Liquid Lipstick Quick Review.

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This set of Makeup Palette with Liquid Lipstick was a Christmas gift from Dear Kitty Kittie Kath. Some of you know her she is a lifestyle blogger and my client as well.

It’s my first time to heard about this palette and the brand name is I Love Makeup – Barely There Eye & Lip Collection. I was so grateful to received this and I couldn’t wait to try it out. So, I tried and it was amazing, the colors weren’t pigmented as other palette but this is good for those who love a fresh or a posh look on their everyday look.

 

Today, I decided to make a video while I’m using it, the video is below you can watch it anyway. And it will be uploaded to my Youtube Channel soon.

 

Eyeshadow Collection

Featuring 12 shades to create a barely there look for daytime and evening. Mattes, shimmer all perfection just the way you want it. Delivers best color pay off. Easy to apply and blend.

 

Lip Collection

Fast Drying lip color with high-performance pigments for a long-lasting gorgeous matte finish. Perfect partner to compliment your barely there look.

What I Love?

-Easy to apply

-Easy to blend

-Perfect for beginners

-Liquid Lipstick is Long lasting

 

My Dislike

-Not Pigmented

 

Where to buy and How Much?

I had no idea where to buy because this was a gift. I researched and I found that you can buy it at Shopee the cost is P450 something.

That’s it! Hope you liked it.

 

Watch my video here  🙂

 

What do you think of my look that I made with I Love Makeup Palette and Lipstick?

 

Xo, Nicole 😘 The All Around Mom

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