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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

Follow them on Instagram

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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DIY Hair Color Using Loreal Paris Rose Gold.

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Disclaimer: For first timer, please perform the skin allergy test  48 hours before use this product. Although you have previously use a hair colorant. 

 

DIY hair color at home is not new to me. My mom and I do DIY Hair Color for years we do it by ourselves and we don’t go to salon, usually some of you are going to a hair salon to have a hair color or treatment.

Last year, I’ve seen the video of Sarah Labhati from Loreal Paris Facebook Page that she used the Loreal Paris Rose Gold without bleaching her hair. I’m amazed of that because I’m not into a DIY hair bleaching, I’m a bit worry to try it myself. I’ve seen some question on the comments on how to achieve it, glad that Loreal Paris Facebook Page respond quickly and informative about the color guide of your hair before you use their product.

 

Rose Gold Color Guide

This photo is from Loreal Paris Facebook Page.

My hair before using Loreal Paris Rose Gold

My last hair color was on May or June, around those month. In these photos you will see that my hair color becoming black from the roots. BTW, my mom did color my hair.

This is my hair after used 1 Box of Loreal Paris Rose Gold.

My mom wasn’t satisfied because we only used one box of it. This is my hair right after I rinse it.

My hair after 24 hours

As you can see, my hair becoming like a rose gold or brown or something like that. But my mom still not satisfied so I go to the SM Beauty Store to buy another box of Loreal Paris Rose Gold.

 

Yay! Finally! I loved my hair after using 2 boxes of Loreal Paris Rose Gold.

Here is some my photo when we were outdoor. Its getting fade day by day.

 

What will you get in a box?

The Elements

1. Protective Pre-color Serum.

2. Protective Crème Colorant.

3. Crème Developer and Comb Applicator

4. Protecrive Conditioner.

5. High Quality Gloves.

 

 

How to use it?

The Pre-color Care

Use on Dry and Unwashed hair.

Squezeze generous dose of the protective pre serum into the hand and apply it to the lenghts and ends of your hair and leave in 30mins.

The Color Mix

Cover your shoulders with a towel to protect your clothing and wear your gloves.

1. Mix the Crème Colourant into the Developer Bottle. The shake it well.

2. Twist off tip of the applicator after mixing. You can choose to use the comb. It glides easily through your hair.

Option 1: Apply All Over

1. Apply color mixture first to your roots and stubborn greys. Put your hair into small, even section using the applicator tip. Then spread it all through the hair.

2. Massage mixture all through hair until fully saturated. And let it develop for 40 mins.

3. Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear and apply the Protective Conditioner. Leave it for 2 mins and rinse.

Option 2: Color Touch-Up

1. Apply mixture color to your roots. Part your hair into small sections using the applicator tip then massage. Let it develop for 20 mins.

2. Color the Lengths of your hair. Let it develop for 10 mins.

3. Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear and apply the Protective Conditioner and leave it for 2 mins then rinse.

When I apply the another box, I repeat the Option 1. And this is the result, you can see my photos on indoor and outdoor.

 

How much and Where I can buy?

I bought it when it is sale at P299 pesos. The regular price is P399 pesos. I bought it at SM Beauty Store.

My review about the product.

Some of colorant hair are itchy while applying the mixture color on hair. Loreal Paris Rose Gold is amazing, and it’s not itchy and hot on scalp. The smell is not too strong unlike the other colorant hair I used. It’s my first time to use this Loreal Paris Rose Gold. It’s pricey but it’s really worth it.

 

Have you tried the Loreal Paris Rose Gold? You can share your picture after you used it on comment below.

 

Xo, Nicole 😘 The All Around Mom

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Reasons Why You Have to Switch to Menstrual Cup.

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Monthly period is the sick-day to a woman. What do you feel when you have your period? Are you a wifezilla? Or a behave mom? If you are a wifezilla, welcome to the club.

Lately, I discovered this thing shape like a bell and they called it Menstrual Cup and I researched all about menstrual cup of what is the best brand, how to use, how to clean etc., So, I’ve tried it myself to feed my curiosity and I can say that it totally worked for me you will feel nothing, when you wear it.

What is the best Brand of Menstrual Cup?

Based on my research, Anytime Menstrual Cup is one of the best brand to use. It’s bit pricey at the first but you can use it of the entire year.

What is Menstrual Cup?

A Menstrual Cup is a feminine hygiene product is that inserted into vagina during menstruation. It’s purpose is to prevent menstrual fluid (blood from uterine lining) from leaking onto clothes. This is according to Wikipedia.

Menstrual Cup is made from silicon and it has different colors that you can choose. And it has different sizes.

How to know my size?

Two types of icare menstrual cup fits best various physical features of the vagina regarding anatomy and age.

Type 1 with its 43mm diameter is recommended for women under age 25. 

Type 2 having 47mm diameter is recommended for women who already have given birth in a natural way and for women over the age of 25. 

I get the Type 2 because I already have given birth twice.

How to insert?

So here we goes… You don’t have to be worry because it will go in slowly easy peasy, believe me, I’ve been there too worrying if it will go through my inside. But when I do, it’s not hard as you think. I tried these two options and the second option work for me.

1. Folded in half. (C-shape)

Pinch the middle of upper silicone ring by your index and thumb finger. Then fold it in half.

2. Pushed Inside

Hold the tampon between your thumb and third finger. Push inwards the silicin ring deeply at point by your index finger. Then keep right and left side pushed strongly together by your index and thumb finger.

After you inserted, wait for the “pop”! If the “pop” thing not happened, change the way you insert it or try another way to insert.

 

How to remove?

In a relax position, you have to pull the stem side by side, slowly but surely it will be out soon. Sometimes, you will feel the suction but you don’t have to be worry just keep pulling the stem side by side until it out.

 

How to clean?

Every after use, wash it with warm water and unscented soap. Rinse it throughly and you can insert it again.

After your period, soak the menstrual cup in hot water in 5 mins, then you can restore it again for your next period.

How much it cost?

Anytime Menstrual cup is priced at P700 pesos. I bought it from BeautyMNL.

Why I switch to Menstrual Cup?

My first reason is, I want to be eco-friendly this year 2019, imagine I can use this cup for 1 year unlike using pads it’s a another waste that will go to the landfil or ocean. Whenever I have my period, I feel so lazy all day, and feel sick, I don’t want to go to the restroom every 2 hours to change my pads. And it’s irritate my skin as well. While using the menstrual cup, I can wear it up to 8 hours based on my experience.

 

So, are you using a Menstrual Cup? What’s your thought about using it?

 

Xo, Nicole 😘 The All Around Mom

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