FOOD

FRIED TOFU

11:58:00







Tofu is known as a substitute for meat. Not only is it healthy because of its good source of protein but it is also inexpensive. Now here's a recipe that has been one of my all time favorite. This recipe is inspired by a tofu dish from a Chinese Restaurant that I usually eat at. 

Ingredients :

*1pack of Fresh Tofu 
* Olive Oil 
* A bulb of medium onion (sliced)
* 6pcs. of lime (squeezed)
*100mL. Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce 


Procedure : 

* Slice Tofu as desired.(Some people usually slice tofu in cubes. But I like to slice mine as shown in the picture above.)
* In a pan, put an amount of oil that is enough for deep frying the tofu. 
* Deep fry tofu until its golden brown.
* After deep frying tofu, place it in a small bowl .
* Add sliced Onions 
*Then,add an amount of soy sauce ( DO NOT POUR IT ALL IN )
* Add an amount of squeezed lime juice ( DO NOT POUR IT ALL IN )
* Adjust the taste as desired. I like mine sour.
* Mix it all up !
* Place it in a plate !
* Enjoy! 











FOOD

Classic Macaroni Salad

22:29:00












Thinking about making your friends and loved one's a dessert/snack ? Here's a recipe that I have been loving since little up until now, It is usually is made mostly on special occasions like birthdays, town fiesta's and other special occasions as dessert . You can also see this in canteen's but not always for they serve it as a snack there. One main reason why I love it because of its creamy and sweet taste that may urge you to get back for more ! 


Ingredients :

* 1kg. Ram Elbow Macaroni
* 4boxes of All Purpose Nestle Cream 
* 3cans of Carnation Condensada (Condensed Milk)
* 836g. of Today's Mixed Fruit 
* 470ml.Best Foods Mayo Magic 
* 185g. Cheezee sliced in small cubes   
* 200g. Ram Raisins (Optional)
* 2pcs. Minced Carrots 
*2pcs. Minced Apples


Procedure :

* Cook Macaroni as suggested in the packaging and drain well
* Drain Today's Fruit Cocktail (Do Not Wash)
* In a big bowl, mix all the macaroni, all purpose nestle cream,carnation condensada, today's mixed fruit, cheezee, raisins, minced carrots and apples. Mix 
* Put a little Best Foods Magic and adjust to your taste.
* If you got your desired taste. Cover well and put in the refrigerator until cold. 
* Serve and enjoy! 

BEAUTY

When To Toss Out MakeUp

13:52:00

      I wish makeup doesn't expire right ? I wish I could keep this favorite pallete of mine forever because I need it in my life ! Or this lipstick looks good on me I wish I could keep it for a long time. Sorry girls, Sad truth is that makeup's has its own life span. Some girls including myself , doesn't pay much attention or ignores  the expiration dates . I mean we saw it but we have this words on mind that, as long as it still looks good and I secured its lock and placed properly right ? But there still, were things on mind . Like , maybe this isn't right to be applied anymore, because its been a while since I had this. But little did I know that certain things like bacteria could grow in the makeup . And if I'm applying it, I'm allowing bacteria on my face. I'd like to share with you when to toss out and why we need to toss out makeups when its beyond its expiration date.




Below is a chart on when to toss that type of  makeup out :


 We likely tend to keep our favorite shades of makeups because we need it. Like , why not get a new one , that's the same shade with that one ? Some girls, who particularly puts themselves in hectic budgets ,don't have the money for a new one. Or maybe that type of brand and makeup has its new lines and crossed out the same one you like and had. These are just some of the reasons why some girls uses small amount of their makeup or keep it til its all out.

HERE ARE SOME  REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TOSS YOUR MAKEUP OUT WHEN ITS  EXPIRED : 

 

1. Bacteria grows 

 You might be thinking what ? bacteria ?,  Every time I apply makeup on I always make sure that I washed my face and hands. And I clean my applicators weekly so , why do I have to worry ?. Well, you are so wrong . Bacteria is everywhere . Ill give you an example , where bacteria can grow and occur . And one is in your make up.

From the moment you open and expose makeup to air, its exposed to bacteria. Then you dab your applicator and apply it on your face. It seems like you let the bacteria on your face. There are chemicals included in makeups, that would preserve it and help them last longer. And fight bacteria from air and applicators. . But as the time comes, when its expiration comes the preservatives that helps fight bacteria also come off. Natural makeups doesn't use preservatives and might expire faster, but they're also better for skin, so don't trade it .

2. Problems caused by using expired makeups 

-  Acne                                              - Swelling
- Redness                                          - Rashes
- Dry patches                                     - Sun damage (SPF of the product tends  to effect less)
- Excessive oiliness

* You see what I mean about expired makeups ?

3. Applying it beyond its expiration date 

Like as what I said earlier , girls ignore the expiration rules. Because of different types of reason. But it is really a serious thing to follow it the rules and use common sense. Like if you've noticed that  your makeup changed , like ,

* If it still smells the way, on how it used to
* If its color had changed
*If its texture had changed
* If it still feels the same way , when on your skin
* If its drier or watery than before


* Above , I had given a chart which you can use as basis .On when to toss that type of  makeup out. So, you would prevent yourself from facing types of problems especially on your face.  As girls, we  should take good care of ourselves and that includes the types of products we apply on . Because , it could also be a reason to cause some problems. That would lead to worst problems and you'd end up regretting. Have knowledge and share it with others. Be an example of a BeaYOUtiful You. XoXo

BEAUTY

Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Review and Swatches

20:43:00


Are you the type of sibling that goes over your sisters stuffs ? Like clothes, bags and make up  ? Put your hands up to those who are . Because you’re not alone and I’m one of you all that does it. So I was looking over my sisters make up box. And I saw this product, that its brand name is very well known around the world. She had this product recently and she picked out the wrong shade . Luckily, she has me and it’s the perfect shade for me like HURRAY ! So she decides to give it to me. And its the MAYBELLINE DREAM LIQUID MOUSSE  that gives you an airbrush finish. 
 

DETAILS

 * Light, creamy formula glides on smoothly for flawless finish . Water based Dream Liquid Mousse by Maybelline evens skin tone and provides an airbrushed finish . Convenient pump dispenser allows you to control the amount of make up released.

SWATCHES

 
 I am going to apply the shade nude (light 4 ) . It fits my skin tone (luckily). Because this doesn't fit my sister's skin tone. And that's one reason why she gave it to me . HURRAY!

                                                                 
                                                                         Without flash 






                                                                   With Flash

                                    



EXPERIENCE

* I first washed my face and dry it using a towel.  Then I applied on my favorite face moisturizer which is OLAY NATURAL WHITE DAY (PINKISH FAIRNESS) day cream I have a review about this  product  that I always use and I cant go anywhere without it. Its a necessity of mine, here's the link to the site https://goo.gl/5yGLpM 
                                              
                         Bare Face                                                                            With Olay moisturizer
 


My skin feels so soft and moisturized and it gives my skin a fairness that glows .



* Then I applied the maybelline dream liquid mousse , the shade that I am using is NUDE (LIGHT 4) Luckily, this shade suits my undertone . I am doing a half half of this product using two tools to blend it . I am using a beauty blender on the right side of my face and a foundation brush on the left side of my face. I wanna share with you guys on which blended the product well on my skin.

                                           Application of maybelline dream liquid mousse 




Result of product application with translucent setting powder to set it  :
                                    
                                        Without flash ( light coming from the sun)

                        

                                                                With Flash

                                          




 I like the result of the product, it goes on smoothly and I told you guys earlier I was doing a half half using the two types of make up tools on which blends better. And I think that it is best to use a beauty blender , on my experience . Because it blended so well the way how I wanted it to be and my sister told me that the way. On how it was blended  made my face look natural .Like there's no product applied on my face and enhances it.

PACKAGING & PRICE  

  


* I really love the packaging of this product because its like this pump dispenser that is sanitary , dispenses small amount at a time so that there is no waste ! 
* And the price as you can see in the picture, is ₱ 599.00 , It depends  on where you buy it . According to my sister she bought this at the drugstore .




    PROS                                         CONS                                      BEST USES 
 - Easy to apply                        - Too greasy                              - Light to medium coverage
 - Goes on smoothly                - Doesn't stay long                    - Normal to Dry Skin
 -Blends well                           - Causes breakouts                    - Sensitive Skin
 -Lightweight                          - Poor coverage                          -Dry skin
 -Good pigmentation 


  

 12 TYPES OF SHADES 

 



 Overview

This product covers well but from light to medium coverage . It tends to come off if I don't reapply or retouch with my translucent powder . It looks great on my skin and makes me feel confident and I also noticed that it hides the blemishes  and it has good pigmentation. It has a satin finish and I love it . It is very light on your skin. It feels and looks like you don't have the product applied on. Its like just your natural beauty coming out and enhances your beauty. And I love the packaging because as I said it is sanitary and there will be no waste . I could definitely use this everyday and it does give you that air brush finished as said in the packaging. I am pleased with this product. 

 

 

  

     

BEAUTY

Olay Natural White (All In One Fairness Cream) Review

18:11:00

Most Woman have different types of skin problems. And it causes a woman to lose confidence with herself or around other people. One problem also, is that they don't know which product to use or purchase that leads to another skin reaction/problem . Like skin irritation, redness , etc. here's  a product that I am very into and that I recommend on using.




OLAY NATURAL WHITE DAY CREAM, I have been using this cream for a long while now. I love the benefits and what it does to help me take care of my skin. And there are even times when I go out I just apply this product and put  powder on my face , a little bit lipstick , do my eyebrows and apply blush on my cheeks and I'm good to go. I feel very confident and satisfied with the result. This are just the two types of Olay I have used. One here is the  , 


 OLAY NATURAL WHITE (LIGHT)
 OLAY NATURAL WHITE (LIGHT) IS AN ALL IN ONE FAIRNESS DAY CREAM with combined effect of fairness cream + spot remover + moisturizer and its light ,non-greasy formula with triple nutrient system + vitamin B3 , pro B5 & E and sunscreen ingredients helps,
* Lighten skin tone 
 *Reduce appearance of dark spots, 
*Evens skin tone 
*Hydrate and 
* Protect skin from harmful UV rays to give you a fairness that glows.

 Here are the ingredients of the OLAY NATURAL WHITE (LIGHT)


When I first used this cream it surprised me because when I went and did some field activities so it involves sun exposure . I was under the heat of the sun longer than expected so I was worried and I was surprised that unlike other creams I had tried. It doesn't make my skin feel burning and greasy. Thanks to its UV protection , and also I can say that it lightened , moisturized , made my skin even and gave me a fairness that glows. This cream is perfect for NORMAL TO DRY SKIN. 

 And if you want to have a pinkish fairness. I prefer this next cream which is the ,


OLAY NATURAL WHITE (PINKISH FAIRNESS) 
 


 OLAY NATURAL WHITE (PINKISH FAIRNESS) IS AN ALL IN ONE FAIRNESS DAY CREAM with combined effect of fairness cream + spot remover + moisturizer and its pinkish ,non-greasy formula with triple nutrient system + vitamin B3 , pro B5 & E and sunscreen ingredients helps,
* Lighten skin tone 
 *Reduce appearance of dark spots, 
*Evens skin tone 
*Hydrate and 
* Protect skin from harmful UV rays to give you a pinkish  fairness that glows.

 Here are the ingredients of the OLAY NATURAL WHITE (PINKISH FAIRNESS)

 

I love this one than the other one because upon first use , its formula works to give you pinkish fairness skin. This one is the one I'm actively using now, it has the same benefits with the first one but it just gives you that pinkish fairness touch. And I love it ! I look blooming and pinkish. And like the first one it also secures my skin when I'm out . Even if I'm under the heat of the sun. It gave my skin a pinkish touch  , it moisturized my skin , made my skin even and gave me a pinkish fairness that glows. But It just depends on which one suits your skin. Because people have different types of skin, and this one suites me .This cream is perfect for NORMAL TO DRY SKIN.
 THE PACKAGING & THE PRICE
There are different types of packaging and prices of this product. But I choose this type of packaging. Its very light, locked tight and securely. So, it wont spill on other things in your bag. Because as you can see below, in the picture it has this cap.
 
This is a 7.5 g cream which is only 18.00 PESOS (Philippine Money) but still depends on where your going to purchase it . I purchased this one at the drugstore.And I love this packaging, because you can just hand carry it. And you can even use it at home and if your gonna go out and you want to bring it you can just put it in your bag. Its cheap price could get you in a long way. Because you don't really have to use a lot of it. 

DIRECTIONS ON APPLYING 
1. Use it twice a day on clean face and neck. 
2. Wait for about 3 minutes before you apply make up on.
 I hope you have learned something about this review of OLAY NATURAL WHITE of mine.And my experiences with it , that you could also apply it on your daily beauty remedy.Like I do. And to help you take care of your skin and skin problems :) Godbless!