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I am a lip balm junkie.
Started with chapstick back in high school, then Bonne Bell's Skittles to Blistex to Burt's Bees then I bought brand after brand and so the result-- a lip balm collection.

Yeah I know they get bad after quite sometime because lip balms expire too. I kept the tubes anyway as a reminder of the lip balm experience for a specific brand.

I'll be reviewing the latest lip balms I have purchased so far. But my HG for now: Carmex Strawberry.

I didn't expect I'd like Carmex- heck I use it everyday. In fact its the only lip balm that I have used every single day for a long period.

Carmex performed way beyond my expectations. Compared to other brands that just sits on your lips but when removed leaves it feeling blah, Carmex, upon application feels tingly, think mentholated strawberry flavor. Its like rubbing a very very mild Vick's on your lips in a nice way as it gives instant cooling sensation that lasts- and soft lips!

I am gonna warn you though that the consistency of this lip balm when applied to lips is okay, not too thick, but because of its cooling sensation, you wont feel that heaviness after application as with other lip balms.


Take note that this lip balm wont give you shiny lips. Which is just perfect for me because I use this with my Evera Magic lipstick every single day. I apply this first then the magic lipstick and the result: super soft long wear hot pink lips :-)

Before, you can only get this on eBay for about Php150-250. The good thing is it is now available here, I bought mine at Landmark Department store in Trinoma for Php99. They also carry the tin version, tube and original stick for the same price.

I have been forever plagued by dandruff from my pre-teen years to the present. It doesn't really bother me that much, except that sometimes my scalp can get super dry, super itchy and flaky that I wouldn't stop scratching and so the result--flakes that are enough to build a snow landscape on my shoulders. I tell you, it is really embarrassing.


And so the quest for the right dandruff shampoo is still on-- I think I've already tried all the anti-dandruff shampoos in the market- none of them worked, they even made it worse. I settled  on Nizoral treatment for a while. But it sucked because Nizoral makes my hair really stiff AND it is expensive!

I checked the world wide web and learned that tea tree is effective in treating dandruff! I rushed to the nearest Healthy Options store and bought Avalon Organics Tea tree shampoo and it worked for a while.


Back during my window shopping days, my friend Donna and I stumbled upon Goody's Styling Therapy Copper Brush. The label says it can treat dandruff because copper kills the bacteria on your scalp. I immediately said I'm gonna buy it, but when I saw its price- which I think is ridiculous, 700 bucks around that time- I backed out.


And so I was eBay shopping December last year and with luck I saw that my favorite seller is actually selling these brushes for almost 75% off! I bought 2 brushes, here's what I can say:

PROs:

- The brush works! I couldn't say that it eliminated my dandruff completely, but I've got no major dry map-like flakes anymore--nothing too embarrassing to handle. The label on the box said the brush will work if you'll use it 2-3 times a day but for me, it is effective because its the only brush I use to comb my hair all throughout the day.

- The brush is nice to hold, not too heavy- and the handle fits just right in my hand- it is smooth, the color is a platinum white with bronze lining- a nice, clean looking brush.

- Brush doesn't cause hair static

CONs:

- A hassle to clean, instructions on the box said to dip in water with lemon juice.

- Size is not mini bag friendly- or travel friendly --I wish they created smaller versions of these brushes!



That's just what I can say. Overall I really really love this brush especially because with the right shampoo and frequent usage, it worked for me. If you want one on a sale price you can check out eBay for this but if you have the money to splurge go buy at SM department stores or Landmark this brush no matter what size costs Php899.00

I first fell in love with the original Rose version of this fragrance. Back then it was on sale, and so I was thinking of buying it and also considering Roxy. (the pink one) I ended up buying Roxy over PS Rose probably because of the cute box with drawers plus the lotion. And so, after a month or so with Roxy, I realized I made the wrong decision since the scent is too heavy, I didnt wear it that much-- and finally yesterday during my closet cleaning I gave that Roxy pink I've chosen still 90% full.


Anyways, so the distributor of this perfume went back to our office on a 70% off sale, so I finally bought it--- the Summer edition 2010. It smells so wonderful. It smells elegant and fresh, and the dry down is a sexy musk with a subtle rose note. I am just so haaaapppy. I will start wearing it next week! The salesman said they will release the 2011 Summer edition in November and next year I'll make sure I'm gonna have that too!


From Fragrantica.com:

Paul Smith presents Rose Summer Edition as a summer edition in which the dominant flower is rose, typical of Paul Smith editions. Fragrant pleasure of Rose edition is reinterpreted through summer edition decorated with sunny aspects and good mood, ideal for use in summer season.

Rose Summer Edition was developed by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu of such notes as violet and currant buds in top notes combined with green tea and sweet aquatic watermelon notes.

A heart blooms with characteristic Paul Smith rose combined with green tea, Damascus rose and iris adding discretely seductive light accents. A base is warm and woody, created of amber, light musk and sandalwood.

Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition was designed with an intention to be cheerful, dashing and spontaneous. The new flacon is in tune with the theme, created of yellow and white nuances resembling sun rays, which reflect spirit of the composition. Its outer carton is also yellow, with picture of rose with pale yellow petals on the box. The perfect contrast to yellow is strong pink cyclamen nuance of name of the fragrance, giving a strong and clear summer effect. The fragrance will be available as 100 ml EDT as a limited edition from January 2010.