MSI-ECS Philippines Warehouse Sale Up to 80% Discount

The boyfriend gave me a leaflet of this event yesterday and I thought maybe you want to look into this. :)

If you're a techie or just want to buy a new notebook or laptop, here's great deal for you! MSI-ECS Philippines will be having a warehouse sale on September 13 to 16 at Topy IV Bldg., #3 Economia St., Libis, Quezon City.

Up to 80% discount awaits you for netbooks, notebooks, desktop, monitors, printers, laptop bags and accessories, drives, speakers, cameras, tablets and more from brands like HP, Dell, Belkin, Buffalo, Apple, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony, Microsoft and more!

Here's the price list of the products included in this sale.

Don't miss this chance! :)

Review: Etude House Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam (Black Food Mix)

I haven't really been a fan of cleansing foam until Etude House. For a couple of years, I had only used Kojic Soap. Yep, Kojic Soap. And during those years, I haven't used anything on my face except Kojic Soap and Ever Bilena Foundation. I really don't know why but I stopped using toners and the like.

As for the cleansing foam, I've already tried Pond's which I didn't really like because I break out. So, I stuck with my soap. It wasn't until the Etude House Grand Sale that I've gotten around to buying and using stuffs for my face again. (I guess I really like sales that much, LOL.)

Etude House Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam Black Food Mix

Prior to going to the Etude House, I checked their bestsellers which included the Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam. It was only around P150, so I thought that I should try it. But the Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam captured my attention. It was just a stall above the Happy Tea Time variants. And most probably, the word 'yogurt' got me into buying it.

There were three types of this cleansing foam then--the Nuts Mix for dry skin, the Fruits Mix for combi skin and Black Food Mix for oily skin.

And of course, since my glands are really productive, I went for the Black Food Mix. The container says:

"Cleansing Foam contains yogurt (Lactobacillus) to gently exfoliate, nourish and energize complexion. The Black Food Mix consists of black beans and black sesame seed extracts."

I've read about the benefits of black sesame seeds for the skin and found out that it's good for cell regeneration and growth. These black sesame seeds are also rich in antioxidants (probably because of the AHA as written on the bottle) and good for fighting against radicals on the skin.

Pros:

• Smells really nice and light.

• Has a really foamy texture.

• I didn't break out. As a matter of fact, after a few days of using it, most of my pimples were gone. Yey for that! :)

• Already affordable at P278, though the Happy Tea Time is less expensive. Hehe.

Cons:

• Cannot remove all of my makeup. I know, I should really use a makeup remover, but given the lazy girl I am, I tried removing everything using the cleansing foam only. And it didn't work.

• My face still gets oily after an hour or two. (Oh well, I haven't yet found a product that could tame my oily face anyway.)

My bottle is already almost empty and I'm thinking of repurchasing this one after I've fully consumed my VitaFoam Mini Bite Me and tried Happy Tea Time (because I've really read several good reviews on this one.)

P.S. Don't forget to check out and join my voucher giveaway contest! :)

Review: Etude House Oh~ m'Eye Line 02 Gray

Okay, so I thought maybe it was high time that I made a review from the products I bought from Etude House during the Grand Sale.

I didn't want to create reviews immediately because I believed that first impressions didn't always last. It does not only apply to people, but also for products, except of course, for food and its taste. :)

Etude House Vita Foam Mine Bite Me P148
Etude House Oh~m'Eye Line 02 Gray P198
Etude House Yogurt Peel with Black Food Mix

I bought the Etude House Oh~ m'Eye Line 02 Gray. It was my first time using a liquid eyeliner, though when I usually browse YouTube, I always saw those make-up artists using this one. And I was like--wow! LOL. But it's true. :P

At first, I was really happy with this liquid eyeliner. (probably it's because my first one) I thought that I could easily create and was really creating a fine line. But then, after using it a couple of weeks, I was slowly getting disappointed. With that, I'll start with the cons.

Cons:

1. I found the brush tip thin enough but too long and could be hard to control and tacky to use. I was a newbie here as you know and was really not used to it. I was also thinking that a short brush tip could be better and easier to control. Nevertheless, I think that it could still create a decent line if you're 'semi-used' to lining your eyes.

2. The bottle could get really messy. After a couple of uses, I already saw dry eyeliner piled up on the rim or mouth of the bottle. I always cleaned it, but then the next day I saw the same mess again. I think the bottle should not be put in your kikay kit and carried around to avoid this.

3. If you're using eyeliner like everyday, I think the bottle won't last for a while because of the piled up mess.

4. The packaging is quite cheap. (But of course, what can you expect with this price?) The word 'Oh M'Eye Line' was already erased in my bottle.

Battered Liquid Eyeliner LOL.

Pros:

1. It's cheap! Compared to other Korean brand cosmetics, Php198 is already cheap.

2. It quickly dries. No need to wait for a minute or two.

3. It's waterproof. No need to worry about accidentally rubbing your eyes.

3. I like the dark metallic gray color. :)

Can I recommend?

Of course, but I guess, not for newbies like me. :) It would be better to choose a forgivable liquid eyeliner first to practice on before buying this one.

Will I repurchase?

Yes, but not now. I can repurchase it after like a year, or probably when I think I can already handle the long brush tip. Hehe. For now, I bought the Ever Bilena Dip Liner. I still haven't tried it but I'll be reviewing it some other time. :D

Shopping: Quality vs. Quantity

I know...shopping can be addicting. It really is addicting--that is, if you have the budget. But what would you buy? One or two quality items or more than five so-so items?

Probably, you've already heard about debates here. And some just do prefer to buy a few instead of several items for quality. On the other hand, there shoppers who buy several items at cheaper prices.

I've been in these two situations and been both shopper A and B.

I love shopping at tiangges because the prices are cheaper and you get to choose from several styles. I think, for P1,000, you can already get a whole outfit (e.g. P300 for bottoms, P300 for tops, P300 for shoes and P100 for accessories) for ladies.

Divisoria, Greenhills, St. Francis Shopping Square are just a few out of several places and tiangges where you can buy these items at relatively lower prices.

On the other side of wall, there are malls and boutiques that offer a top for around P1,000, a bottom for around P1,000 and shoes for around P1,000.

However, this does not mean that the 300-peso top you bought is of low quality and the 1000-peso top you bought is of high quality. Sometimes, it's only the brand.

Actually, quality vs. quantity is not an issue if you really look for value. Now, what do I mean here. I mean when you are looking for your stuffs, you have to consider both the price and quality and, of course, your needs.

It does not mean that just because it's a thousand-peso item that it's really worth your money. But of course, you also have to keep in mind that pricing is relative to quality. Manufacturers won't ask for a higher price if their costs in producing the item are not high.

In the end, I'd still recommend going to a sale of your trusted brands. This is a good time when you can buy quality items at lower prices, but that is, if you have the budget.

You can use your credit only if you think you can still pay for all your purchases. But if you really don't have the budget, don't try borrowing money. Just think that there are still several of these sale that will happen throughout the year.

Self-control is a precious ability that must be exercised. So...

Do you really need a smartphone? Do you already have lots of mascaras yet still want to buy one? How will you wear those shoes--everyday, once a week, once a month or once a year? Do you have the budget to buy all these?

Etude House Grand Sale - 20% Off On All Items

I've been wanting to try the popular "BB Cream" for sometime now. And finally! I've got it from Etude House.

I was not really a fan of skin care, body care and make up products. I found them cute, but was too lazy to get them. But since the flea bites episode from a few months ago, I'd had no choice but to look for an effective treatment, e.g. lotion, balms, etc.

And so, I was hooked. I wanted to find the products that really work. And I also discovered makeups.

When I first read about BB cream, I was really excited to use one. However, I found them a bit pricey and delayed my fulfillment in buying one. LOL.

But when I heard that Etude House has an ongoing sale for 20% discount on all items from June 15 up to June 21, I really got super excited! And I couldn't wait to get to the store.

I've already decided to get the Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #3. But when I got to SM Megamall Etude House. The sales assistant said it was out of stock. I didn't lose hope--I tried the department store. But then again, it was out-of-stock.

I was really disappointed. There are several products that are out of stock.

But I really wanted to be called a princess (LOL, EH calls their customers princesses and princes). So, my sister and I looked around the shop.

There were two BB creams--BB Magic Cream and Moistfull Collagen BB Cream.

I wasn't really used to trying testers, but then I tried both on my wrist. I like the Moistfull Collagen BB Cream (P928) and I'm ready to buy it since it has a matte finish unlike the BB Magic Cream. However, when I asked if it's suitable for the oily skin type, the sales assistant told me that it can only be used for dry skin.

And so, I settled for the BB Magic Cream. It has two types--Moisturizing (for dry skin) and Refreshing (for oily skin). The cover says,

"BB Magic Cream offers natural looking coverage that nourishes and corrects skin tone."

 BB Magic Cream Refreshing (P548)

The SA confirmed that it looks natural on the face. It was watery, unlike the Moistfull, but light on the skin. I settled for it because of natural-looking feature.

I also wanted to have a cleanser so I bought Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam (Black Food Mix). I chose this among the three because, again, it's suitable for oily skin. Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam Nuts Mix is suitable for dry skin and the other one Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam Fruits Mix is for combi skin. The Black Food Mix cover says,

"Cleansing Foam contains yogurt (Lactobacillus) to gently exfoliate, nourish and energize complexion. The Black Food Mix consists of black beans and black sesame seed extracts."

In my paper bag, there is also VitaFoam Mini Bite Me. I didn't plan to buy this (oh well, everything I bought was unplanned anyway), but I got it to reach the P1000 mark for the freebie. LOL.

VitaFoam Mini Bite Me (P148)

Oh~m' Eye Line Liquid Eyeliner (P198)

Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam Black Food Mix (P278)

Anyway, it's also promising since it contains vitamins to enhance the skin. There are five types of the VitaFoam Mini and the #3 Bite Me contains vitamin E. Others have Vitamin A, B3, etc.

I really wanted to try the liquid eyeliner though I didn't know how to apply it. I got it. It's called the Oh~m' Eye Line.

I also bought the Natural Mask Ad Aloe Vera and Green Tea.

Natural Mask Ad (P58)

The Natural Mask Ad Aloe Vera is an "essence mask that contains moisturizing aloe to prevent acne and soothe skin", while the Green Tea is an "essence mask that contains green tea extract that soothes and comforts stressed and fatigued skin."

I've already used the Yogurt Peel and the Natural Mask Ad Aloe Vera. Though it's still too early to say anything, I find the Yogurt Peel really foamy and refreshing. The same is true for the Natural Mask Ad. It's refreshing and quite relaxing to my face.

I'll be posting reviews about these products once I've already got to use them for a while.

For these buys, I've earned the Etude House Pink Membership! Yey! I'm already a certified princess! (ROFL) I've also got the Heart Eyebrow Knife with the Mirror as a freebie. And of course, a 20% discount off my purchases! Thanks Etude! :)

All products from Etude House are Korean. Its current endorser is Sandara Park or Dara from 2NE1.

I don't know why Etude House is addicting, but it really is. Everything you'll see in the store is cute and pink. It's very girl-ish. And in fact, there are already several "princesses" addicted to Etude House. Probably, it's the image and marketing or advertising. And they're effective.

But anyway, Tony Moly is already open in SM Megamall Building A near SM Supermarket. We saw it when we were about to go home. Hmmm...can they attract as many customers as Etude House does? We'll see.

Update 06/20/2011:

Yesterday, I was not sure if I wanted to buy a lipstick. And so today, since I and the boyfriend planned to watch Green Lantern (it's a good movie, though there's nothing really great about it), I passed by Etude House and Tony Moly.

I didn't go for the lipstick, instead, I went for a lip gloss. Yey! I was thinking if I would get it from Tony Moly but I backed out since I already had an Etude House Pink Membership.

Look at what I've got. It's Peach Water Gloss #4 Apricot Water. I already used it right after buying it. It felt cool on the lips and it's nice.

Peach Water Gloss #4 Apricot Water (P298)

We also passed by Watson's and I was able to buy a blusher. I'm not really a fan of blush ons that's why I didn't buy one in EH. And actually, it's my first blush on.

I felt that I didn't really need it since I was feeling like I was not pale at all. But anyway, I still bought one from e.l.f. (Eyes Lips Face).

e.l.f. products are international and among the cheapest so I went for it. I'm going to try it tomorrow. :)

e.l.f. Natural Radiance Blusher Glow (P129.75)

Lastly, my sister said that Tony Moly was a sister company of Etude House, so maybe they aren't really competitors.

Freedom Day Weekend Sale and Freebies

In lieu with tomorrow's Independence Day, several malls and establishments are having a huge sale this weekend!

Participating SM Malls in Metro Manila, Cebu and more are having their Freedom Sale on June 10, 11 and 12. Shoppers can enjoy up to 50 percent discounts off on selected items. (See the list of participating SM Malls in EverythingInBudget.)

Alternatively, if you are a fan of branded stuffs, you can attend the Biggest Brands Sale at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 2. Participating brands include Jag, Lee, Levi's, Paddocks, L'Oreal, Arrow, McJim, Accel, Canon, Siemens, Philips, Candie's and more! Enjoy a whooping of up to 80 percent on these branded items. The Biggest Brands Sale is ongoing on June 10-12.

Are you a movie fan? Well, you can enjoy FREE movies this weekend! You can even bring along your friends.

Nestle gives a FREE entrance on a short film anthology entitled 'Kasambuhay Habambuhay'. It is a collection of 10 short Nestle stories (10 minutes each) which are being starred by John Lloyd Cruz, Mr. Eddie Garcia, Marvin Agustin, Eugene Domingo, Ms. Gloria Romero, Sid Lucero, Noni Buencamino and more.

After watching the film, you will be asked to vote the story you liked most. On June 12, after all the votes have been casted, one lucky winner pf P10,000 will be drawn per cinema.

Screening is only happening at SM Megamall Cinema 3, SM Southmall Cinema 6, SM Rosales Cinema 1, SM Cebu Cinema 7 & SM Davao Cinema 1.


Not yet satisfied? You can also watch FREE French films at the French Film Festival in Shang Cineplex 4, Shangrila Plaza.


It is first come, first serve basis and tickets are issued one hour before the screening. The French Film Festival is ongoing from June 9 to June 19. (See the film showing schedule here.)

At last...hungry? Get a doughnut treat on June 12 from Go Nut Donuts! Just wear a yellow, red, or blue shirt and redeem your freebies.