The Rich, The Middle Class and The Poor Defines Life

We often see what the other people wants us to see, we are mostly blinded by media. We only see the bad things but not the worst of it. There are millions of people living differently from wealthy down to the most likely just empty.

Wealthy people as we all know either came from a rich family or a successful entrepreneur and the worst is from being corrupt. I just can’t understand how much they are willing to risk everything just to gain all these money and power and at the end people dies…You may have everything when your living but you’ll leave everything when your dying and then you are nothing.

And then the middle class people, still lucky to have a decent job to pay for all the bills, fed the family and have some little extra for them to enjoy. Well, I can say I am a part of this. I am not a hypocrite to say that I love and I’m happy from where I’m standing today. I still dreamed of having more of what I have. But at the end of the day I still thought that I am blessed for what I have because it’s hard-earned money, for I have a home, that I can have a decent meal and I can still have some things that I want. I can never be perfect to say that I am content but I can be human enough to say that I’m gonna work hard to live the life I want.

Poor community and poor families are often neglected and used by those who have the power to control them. With what? MONEY. What we usually see are those who are homeless, those that live on the streets, the informal settlers. People who beg for food and people who can’t find a job since they did not have a formal education, this is how we see poor people. And our first thought is how to help them. Most help that they get are financial aid which gave them a moment of fulfillment and joy but after that it’s back to the same old story.

I think that there is more from these people, it’s a matter of getting through them and not giving them a moment of life. Educating and helping them learn the basics of success and embracing life no matter how hard it is. It might be easy for me to say for I am not on their feet but I am saying this to strengthen a person to see far more than what he see.

Poverty is not just a problem to our society but it’s also a mental illness that can simply makes a person just deteriorate and give up what they’re living for. I wrote this in dedication of a relative who just took his life last 21st of May 2015.

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Olay Pore Minimizing CC Cream (Medium and Light)

This is my first time to use a CC Cream and I am so excited to try this one for myself. I am big fan of BB Cream so I’ve got to try if this one will change my mind about BB Creams. Why I decided to use Olay Pore Minimizing CC Cream is because it’s a trusted brand that give good results to its users and of course the pore minimizing effect.

They come in a 20g packaging which is good because you can grab the small one and try if it’s gonna work nicely for you. They have a light and medium shade which you can choose from. It has also an SPF 15 and it is formulated to fight the 7 signs of aging. This is actually perfect for the skin because everything is just here.

When I started using it I find the moisturizing and pore minimizing very effective. Made my pores visibly smaller than it was. Well, I am also using their Pore Minimizing Toner that maybe helps to minimize the appearance of pores. This is actually lighter when I applied it on my face compared to BB Cream wherein it’s quite heavy and thick. And it does moisturized the face even without putting a moisturizer. The only thing that I don’t like about it is the coverage, it doesn’t hide much of the dark spots on the face which I thought it would.

Since I like the pore minimizing effect what I did was combine the CC Cream and BB Cream. After washing my face I put the CC cream evenly on my face let it dry for a while since it’s light and a little wet when applied. Then I put my BB cream which really blends well and give me the full coverage that I want.

For me, I prefer using a BB Cream because it gives me that no makeup look with just a simple application. Sometimes I just used a BB Cream then a lip and cheek tint and that’s it. As for the CC Cream of course I’ll be using it but combined with my BB Cream or my trusted foundation. It helped me reduced the appearance of pores on my face so why would stop using it, it’s just better applied with your reliable concealer and foundation. You can use this as your moisturizer or primer then all set with your favorite makeup.

But, he said, “you cannot see my face, for man shall not see me and live.”
Exodus 33:20

Best Lip Balms!

Lip Balms are really important for us. It’s like a body lotion and a face moisturizer that we most likely are using everyday. But I think not everyone use them because some says they don’t like the greasy feeling especially on their lips. But, here are some of the benefits of using a lip balm, its main purpose is to moisturize the lips. Our lips have the thinnest skin which is very vulnerable to dryness. Dry and cold weather and sometimes the wind caused our lips to chapped. And applying this helps prevent moisture loss and maintain lip comfort. There are also cases that when our lips get too dry it gets more prone to inflammation and bacteria that might cause lip infection. There are also some who uses them to let their lipstick stay much longer and for that simple glossy look like what I do often.

I’ve been using The Body Shop Born Lippy since my college days until now. Since I don’t wear makeup or lipstick back then this helped me get a more natural lip color while giving moisture to my lips. It adds a soft reddish color to the lips. And what I love about this is its flavor, strawberry! But there are also other berry flavors to choose from. The sort of greasy feeling is there but I think I’ve got used to it and I love how it makes my lips softer. And I don’t mind since it has a sweet strawberry taste.

My newfound love is the EOS lip balm. If your looking for something that softens your lips without that greasy or waxy feel you will definitely like this. It has different flavors that you will surely love. Keeps your lips moisturized for quite a longer time. And recently my lips had chapped due to the very hot weather and the soap that I’m using. I couldn’t open my mouth well and have a big bite because it really hurts. And with just two days used my lips had healed already even the one on the side of my mouth.

The difference between EOS and Born Lippy is that EOS doesn’t give that extra color on the lips and it is round shaped and quite hard like candy while Born Lippy is soft and creamy and can add color to your lips even without lipstick. And also, you need a clean fingertips to apply it on your lips and also be careful because it kinda stain if your wearing a white or light-colored shirt but no worries because you can just washed it off.

There are lots of lip balms available in almost all supermarket and local stores. Some flavored and some are not. I prefer the flavored ones since it doesnt make me feel that I ate something oily and the mess was left on my lips. Usually the unflavored ones are medicated so it’s made that way to prevent irritation for special cases and for the sensitive ones.

It’s not only our body or face that needs moisturizing, the lips may be a small part but having that healthy and luscious lips makes all the difference.

My words are from the uprightness of my heart, And my lips speak knowledge sincerely.
Job 33:3

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Summer Beauty Giveaway

I’m having my 2nd giveaway on my Instagram account. I’ll be picking two (2) winners once I reach 1k followers. The first one will receive a set of Himalaya Herbals Face Care, Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer and an i2i Sunglasses. The 2nd one will receive a cute Makeup Pouch Bag, Rucy’s Vanity Acne Toner and Rucy’s Vanity Acne Lotion.

Mechanics :
1. Subscribe on my blog.
2. Follow my instagram account drunezz (unfollowers = blocked)
3. Repost the photo on my IG account (Summer Beauty Giveaway) and tag 5 friends, you can repost as many times you want given that you will tagged 5 different people on each post.
4. Hashtag #drunezz2ndgiveaway

2 winners will be announced once I reached 1000 followers.

To those who won on my 1st giveaway you can still join given that you will follow the instructions mention above. Goodluck everyone!

*open to all Philippine residents only

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Belo Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid Face and Neck Cream

This is actually a late post since I’ve been having so much problem with my internet connection lately. So far this is my current favorite! If you want an effective whitening and you want your skin to lighten up this is one of the best I’ve tried. Kojic Acid is an organic compound that has been proven to prevent melanin production and is the most popular whitening agent used in Japan and now in most parts of Asia. While the Tranexamic Acid is a peptide that inhibits inflammation and melanin formation. It is ideal for stubborn dark spots that don’t respond to other skin lightening ingredients.  This is one of the powerful combination of skin whitening. It also has SPF 30 that protects the skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays.

I’m not a big fan of whitening products, never bought one actually. And this is the first time I used one for my face. If you been reading my blog and previous post you’ll know that I have an acne prone skin and it’s really a challenge to find a product that works well for my skin. What I love about the Belo Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid is its effectiveness how it lightens the skin in just 7 days. But for me, my main purpose is to lighten the pimple marks which I can say is very effective. Also, it has a gentle scent and a very light texture that can be easily applied to the face and neck. And the little orange spatula that comes with it is really cute. The idea was really nice because instead of dipping ur finger on it u can use the small spatula to get just the right amount to apply on your face.

Having an acne prone skin requires a lot of care and the right product that goes along with it. From cleansers, toners, moisturizers, whitening products that would help lightens pimple marks and a lot more. But of course everyone needs to take care of their skin even the ones with or without pimples, acne prone or not. Because proper care will help us achieve that young healthy, glowing look even as we aged.

You can check my previous post on my current pimple treatment from the cleanser/soap and the toner. I’ve been using this product day and night, but be cautious when using whitening products if you’ll be out in the sun for quite a while even if it has an SPF. Better use a sunblock in the morning and just use this before going to sleep.

O LORD God of hosts, restore us; Cause Your face to shine upon us and we will be saved.
Psalms 80:19

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Celeteque Oil Control Toner

So, I emptied the bottle of Rucy’s Vanity Acne Toner. You can check my previous post about it. And now, I think I’m quite satisfied with this Celeteque Acne Solutions Oil Control Toner. Its been 4-5 days already since I started using this and the result are pretty good.

It’s very difficult for me to find something that suits my skin because I easily get breakouts and I’ve been dealing with it for quite a while now. It’s very important that you wash your face regularly especially after wearing makeup and before going to sleep. And after washing its better to use a toner that matches the need of your skin. I always buy a toner that are labeled and intended for acne prone skin.

Using a toner after washing my face has been my regimen ever since. Usually toner like this don’t have that beautiful smell that you will fell in love with. But the important thing is how well its gonna work for you. Sometimes even if you’ve washed your face with your regular facial cleansers it doesn’t removed all those deep down dirt that gets stucked on the pores of the skin. And using a toner helps in cleaning them out and some has active ingredients that helps in drying out pimples as well.

It’s oil control properties works well for me. It’s gentle on the skin, no stinging sensation and irritation. It helps in removing excess dirt on the face that can cause blackheads and pimples.

I’m using this toner along with a facial wash (Snail Soap) and a face/neck cream (Belo Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid). Using this three regularly. And the results are quite good on me. See previous picture on my previous post (Snail Soap).

Seek the LORD and His strength: seek His face forevermore.
Psalms 105:4

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Snail Soap

I have tried so many soaps and facial washes to treat and prevent my face from having a pimple breakout. They’ve said that having pimples or acne is often genetics, but my parents have clear and fair skin. And I’m wondering why on earth does my face won’t stop having pimples! Most especially when PMS starts coming. And even before they’re gone there is another one or two popping out.

There is this one brand that I have used for quite a few years and it has been effective for me. It doesn’t stop me from having pimples but it prevented me from having too much breakouts and it dries them gently leaving a much more lighter spots. It is a facial scrub, and I’ve read that using scrubs everyday can make your skin more sensitive and thinner. But I’ve thinking of using it again along with this one. I only stopped using it when I found out about the Snail Soap.

The Snail Soap is made in Thailand and actually more products are coming out in the market carrying that “snail” word with it. According to researches the extract coming from snails helps in giving a more clear and beautiful skin. Well this one does, and its really effective.

This soap is intended for acne prone skin, it helps in drying out pimples much faster than other brands. Use it twice a day preferably day and night. For sensitive skin leave it atleast a minute or wash it afterwards, for non-sensitive skin you can leave it on your face for 2-3 minutes. And as for me, a minute is enough because I can already feel the stinging sensation when I leave it much longer. I find this product very effective for drying my pimples fast. It takes atleast a day for smaller ones and some cases it takes 2-3 days. And it also helps it lightening dark spots, but in that part it takes a while before you see the difference. It is best if used with a whitening product that can help lightens pimple marks. Or you can also use a moisturizer because it dries the skin a little.

Sorry I wasn’t able to get a before picture since I was busy because of the holiday season (lenten). Below picture is today (April 6, 2015) after 4days of using snail soap, you can imagine how a pimple look the first time it comes out. It’s reddish, swollen and it pretty much hurts. After using the soap day and night this is the result.

Also, I am still using a toner and a face and neck cream after washing my face. You can read it on my next post. You can never have one product for a complete beauty regimen. Its just a matter of choosing which suits your skin. Most especially for people who have an acne prone skin like mine.

Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
Psalm 34:5

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Whisper Cottony X-Long (Free Sample)

Who doesn’t need this? Well, men of course. All the ladies out there this is something that we 101% need every month. Whisper Cottony X-Long Pads is 3.5 inches longer and 2 inches wider than your regular pads. It has a blue lock core that absorbs the fluid quickly into the pad and locks it in so you stay dry. It also has all-side leakage protection and better absorption through its circle of protection to help you prevent leakage even with your everyday activities.

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Belo Sun Expert Face Cover and Body Shield

Sunblock will never be enough during summer. It’s a matter of choosing the right brand and the right product for your skin. It’s better that I have more not just for me but also for my family. Especially for kids who loves to stay all day playing on the sand and water.

The Belo Sun Expert Face Cover has SPF 40, it is a moisturizing facial sunscreen that is non-sticky and lightweight. It is also fragrance-free and non-comedogenic so it’s good for the face. Usually I use the same sunscreen for the body and face, never thought that it might be harmful because of its content. As we all know the face is delicate and easily reacts to harmful ingredients. So, it’s much better to use a sunscreen recommended for the face to avoid irritations. But if it’s not available you can still use your usual sunblock and use it on your face as long as it can protect you from the sun and doesn’t irritate your skin.

The Belo Sun Expert Body Shield has SPF 60, it is formulated to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. I like using this one better than the sheer spray. Because for me I can easily apply it all over my body with a small but enough amount to protect my skin from the sun. Or maybe I’m just used to having a lotion/cream for sunscreen that’s why this is my choice and I love that my skin stays moisturize with this one without the sticky feeling. I can stay longer under the sun without the worries of having sunburn and dry skin.

I find the Belo Sun Expert products very effective not just for me but also for my family. This is one of my summer must haves, gentle and lightweight on the skin and most of all they never gave me the sticky feeling which irritates me the most.

Also, the sun rises and the sun sets; And hastening to its place it rises there again.
Ecclesiastes 1:5

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Belo Sun Expert Sheer Spray

It’s the time of the year again when you just can’t beat the heat of the sun. But what I love about summer is the never ending water fun. Be it on the beach or in the pool I just can’t help but dip in it to stay cool.

I got a fair skin and every summer I am so eager to sunbathe and get a tan but never achieved it..hehe The last time a soaked up in the sun I got a first degree burn but nonetheless I don’t regret it because the beach I went was totally awesome. Maybe the sunblock lotion I used wasn’t that good or effective making me end up like that, I won’t mention the brand but since that happen I never bought anything from them. It’s actually cheaper compared to other brands. I applied it properly and also quite a few times but did not do good for me not to mention it has SPF 50. But of course, even if it doesn’t work for me maybe it works well for other people.

The Belo Sun Expert Sheer Spray is easy to use and gentle on the skin they even recommend it for kids. This is actually the first time I used a sheer spray as my sunblock. I always use a cream or lotion since it is easily available and that’s what I grew up to.

What I like about this is it’s easy to apply on the skin. It can be use all over the body even on face. It is non-sticky, quick-drying and works immediately upon application. And it’s gentle on the skin making it good for kids, especially that I have a 5 year old daughter. What I don’t like about it is I have to use too much just to cover the exposed part of the body probably not very wise for a mom like me to buy and use this kind of sunblock. But, it provides good sun protection for me and my daughter and she enjoys using it.

For sun protection on the body I prefer the lotion or cream type rather than a sheer spray. The Belo Sun Expert also offers those kind of variants for the face and body which will be up on my next post.

Always protect your skin from the sun, especially during summer. Find something that is gentle and effective for your skin type.

The sun will not smite you by day, Nor the moon by night.
Psalm 121:6

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