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Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

Sep

05

2010

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I am so in love with Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque! So many have claimed it works wonders, including me! And so I feel the need to share it with you.

I first read about this product from Neren’s blog. Being a sucker for minty skin/body care products, I thought I had to get myself this. But I’ve never seen this on local marts or drugstores.

Until I’ve learned from Thiamere’s blog that it’s available at Healthy Options! So when my brother went to the mall last week I asked him to purchase it for me. He got it for 329.50 PHP or around $7. Even though it’s almost twice the original price (it’s just $4 in US), at least it’s cheaper than purchasing it online.

It’s a wash-off mask. I apply it after cleansing my face with my favorite soap (Cyleina black pearl that is!) and using toner, and then wash it off after 15 minutes. I’ve used it 3 times this week! Can be very drying if used often so I moisturize my face after using it.

Now here’s a more detailed photo of what it does:

It claims to help:

dry up acne pimples
rinse away blackheads
shrink enlarged pores

And I must say, it works! It somehow dried up stubborn pimples that kept on sprouting in between my eyebrows again and again, and with continued use hopefully they’ll be totally gone soon! I noticed my skin has also firmed up and became smooth. My skin feels refreshed and very clean.

I quote the back label:

Even for individuals who are fortunately free of skin problems, Mint Julep Masque is a refreshing facial treatment that helps relax tired muscles and ease tension lines on the face and neck.

For the lulz, here’s a photo of me using Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque: Show ▼

I didn’t realize I used it sparingly as it was my first time to use a wash-off mask and my face absorbed it too fast before I could thoroughly even it out on my face! I’ll try better next time!

It’s now part of my skin care routine. And when I’m done with this tube, will I get it again? Definitely, YES!

I Gained Weight

Jul

04

2010

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… and my old pants don’t fit anymore.

Which is a good thing in my case. I’m underweight by 10 pounds. Was underweight. My weight still fluctuates form underweight to borderline normal weight. But one thing’s for sure, I did gain volume/get fat. How I wish it was easy to gain weight! Turns out it’s as hard as losing weight. Everyday I eat as much as my male/chubby officemates, only to come out with not much progress.

I don’t really shop for my clothes coz my mom and aunts used to buy them for me. But when we were at the mall and I saw the huge ‘SALE’ signs at Cinderella, thought I’d get myself some new pants! Who doesn’t love bargains?

A denim jean and curdoroy pants I’ve been wanting to have for a some time now , both boot-cut, got each for around 350-400 PHP ($7-8) only! I think I’ve given up on skinny jeans, everytime I wear one I remember getting squished in a moshpit, yes, like that, except it’s just my legs this time.

The little tube you see in the pic is Avon Naturals Whitening Anti-marks Cream with Licorice Extract. Back in HS I used an Avon blemish remover and boy was it effective! When we passed by a stall full of Avon prods, I thought to give this one a try as I currently have a lot of pimple scars, maybe due to indulging on greasy foods and always sleeping late.