Hair Coloring Made Easy With Luxe Organix Color + Care

Did you know we've been in quarantine for more than 500 days already? I cannot believe it as well! An in those 500 days, I've colored my hair 4 or 5 times already! It's twice as much as I do pre-pandemic. I've experimented my hair more now, maybe because no one will see me and it's okay to be more adventurous! Haha! I've been using the bubble foam kind because I've used them a couple of times already. But this time I tried something new! 

Meet Luxe Organix's newest product! The Luxe Organix Color + Care! It's available in 3 shades: Light Brown (which I used!),  Chocolate Blonde and Light Ash Brown!

They also released the Luxe Organix Quick & Easy Keratin Permanent Hair Color Shampoo which you can use while you're in shower! 

Okay, so here's what's inside each box of the Color + Care: Colorant, Cream Developer, Comb Applicator and the After Care Conditioner. Comb not included.

It's generally easy to use! Watch my video below!

What I really like about it is it's not messy to use, the comb applicator made it so convenient! But also it can be a little tricky and needs a little learning curve. It also doesn't have a bad scent like other boxed hair coloring brands I've used. It's also not drying after, BUT, you should still take care of your colored hair with regular deep conditioning to avoid your hair to go dry. Luxe Organix has the Keratin Daily Treatment in Virgin Coconut Oil which is really nice! I'll link everything down at the bottom :) I'll show you first my Before & After photos!

It's been almost a week since I colored my hair and I deep condition my hair at least once a week. A purple shampoo would also help to keep it from going brassy/orangey. :)

You can purchase them here: 

Light Brown: 

https://c.lazada.com.ph/t/c.bliQwB?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazada.com.ph%2Fproducts%2Fluxe-organix-keratin-hair-color-care-light-brown-130ml-i2300596957-s10412145380.html

https://c.lazada.com.ph/t/c.bliQwB?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazada.com.ph%2Fproducts%2Fluxe-organix-keratin-hair-color-care-light-brown-130ml-i2153371373-s9612465866.html

Chocolate Blonde:

 https://c.lazada.com.ph/t/c.bliQwB?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazada.com.ph%2Fproducts%2Fluxe-organix-keratin-hair-color-care-chocolate-blonde-130ml-i2300657745-s10412172574.html 

Light Ash Brown: 

https://c.lazada.com.ph/t/c.bliQwB?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazada.com.ph%2Fproducts%2Fluxe-organix-keratin-hair-color-care-light-ash-brown-130ml-i2304597091-s10431764798.html

https://c.lazada.com.ph/t/c.bliQwB?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazada.com.ph%2Fproducts%2Fluxe-organix-keratin-hair-color-care-light-ash-brown-130ml-i2153381394-s9612610379.html

Bleach:

https://c.lazada.com.ph/t/c.bliQwB?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazada.com.ph%2Fproducts%2Fluxe-organix-keratin-hair-color-care-bleach-140ml-i2798791220-s13518504001.html

Keratin Conditioner (Buy 1 Take 1) 

https://c.lazada.com.ph/t/c.bliQwB?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazada.com.ph%2Fproducts%2Fluxe-organix-premium-keratin-virgin-coconut-oil-210ml-b1t1-i812332299-s2501000110.html

https://c.lazada.com.ph/t/c.bliQwB?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazada.com.ph%2Fproducts%2Fluxe-organix-premium-keratin-argan-oil-210ml-b1t1-i812380107-s2501038933.html

August Skincare Empties + Quick Review

I've been posting about my skincare empties for almost 3 years now on my IG (@glowbycai), you can check it out here: #GlowByCaiEmpties! It's my way of keeping track and being accountable. I make sure to empty every product I opened and like and this is also to keep me from opening new products of the same category.

Sharing with you my August Skincare Empties, with a quick review for each product! This is my empties for the month, most of them were opened 3-4 months ago! 

A total of 11 products which is quite a lot already. I always feel satisfied and accomplished whenever I see my empties stash! **I will include affiliate links for some of the products. 😊

Let's start from left to right, front then back.

Innisfree Pore Clearing Cleansing Balm with Volcanic Clusters  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

- it's the perfect size for travel (but we ain't going nowhere 😐)

- it leaves a film after washing it off but nothing a good cleanser can wash it off as well

- it doesn't emulsify as much

Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

- this also the perfect size for traveling

- it emulsifies nicely and removes sunscreen, dirt and grime

- this is a really nice cleansing balm and really worth a try!

Krave Kale-Lalu-yAHA ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

- it has 5.25% Glycolic Acid - great for AHA beginners

- it stings a little

- 3 starts because my skin prefers stronger acids

Anua Heartleaf Soothing Toner ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐

- super love this toner! I use 3 layers every routine.

- keeps my skin plumped and hydrated

- suits all skin types

Round Lab Dokdo Toner ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐

- I love this toner too! I alternate this with Anua and I also use 3 layers every routine

- it's lightweight but very hydrating

-suits all skin types

Cosrx Hydrium Watery Toner ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐

- another lightweight toner I loved using! 

- I also layer this 3 times and prefer using this in the morning because of its watery consistency

- I will definitely purchase the full size one soon

Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum

- I never got the Niacinamide hype until I tried this!

- It brightened my skin and make it look so healthy

- And it's very affordable

By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 15% with Ferulic Acid Serum

- A great Vitamin C serum for beginners

- It can be a bit oily so best to use this at night

- Best to keep in the fridge

Happy Skin Hyaluronic Soothing Cleansing Gel

- this is one of my favorite local cleansers

- it's non-stripping and gentle

- I really enjoyed using this and the scent as well!

That's all for August! Hope you enjoyed this post and just comment if you have any questions on the products!

#GlowByCaiReviews Cosrx Propolis Light Ampoule

Easing in to blogging again! Will try to post my skincare reviews from my @glowbycai skincare IG!

Cosrx is one of the OG in the Kbeauty world. Every skincare beginner goes thru a Cosrx phase! I love the brand and selection of products that cater to different skin concerns and situations. 

I won this Cosrx Propolis Light Ampoule from one of the events over at Go.Picky! Go.Picky is an app (Android and iOS) where you can check out skincare product reviews, discussions over products, routines, and there's the Picky Rewards where you can apply to review products! When you decide to register, please use my code: BAB3F7A7! Thank you!

This is the second propolis product I’ve tried from Cosrx. The first one was the Propolis Synergy Toner which I really like as well!

I really love the new minimal and frosted bottles of Cosrx. So chic!

Ampoules are supercharged serums! And this one has 83% of Black Bee Propolis Extract, a natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredient. The consistency is quite viscous, I thought it would be tacky and I would not like it. I’m really expecting it to be good because I really enjoyed the toner! And it
is good! This ampoule absorbs beautifully and I wake up with healthy and glowing skin. ☺️

I use this on days when I’m exposed to the sun for hours (laundry or garden day) and only at night because of its consistency. This ampoule feels like a hug to the skin! I still follow it up with a moisturizer or an overnight mask to seal it in the goodness 🍯

Thank you again Go Picky for letting me try this!

What's Up with Apples & Dumplings....

Wow, it's been more than a month since my last blog entry! I took a mini break from all the stress that has been piling up from my work-at-home job. I took a break from that job and I'm lucky my boss is very understanding. It's also getting busier at Paper Chic as well, it's always this time of the year when everything is all about the holidays. It's less than 40 days away from Christmas! You can feel at the malls with all the decors and TRAFFIC at the parking as well... so I'm trying to finish all my shopping online and before November ends so I can focus on Paper Chic Studio.

I have so many ideas for products and I never really got to execute them or really develop my ideas into something tangible. I always have reasons and excuses for delaying them: kids, no yaya, house chores, my job... then I ended up seeing regretting not doing it before and now others are doing it as well. Nauna na sana ako diba? Kulang pa ako sa push! Now, I have a few products in line and I really have to push myself to finish it before this week so I can put it out on my shelves for Christmas. I have so much hope for Paper Chic every year and I really hope and wish 2018 will be the year I can get to revive the brand.

As for the future of this blog... hmm... I have a lot of entries lined up and I haven't written all about them yet. Our trip to Cebu, Hong Kong.. brands Biolane and Bobble Art... I hope I get to find the time to sit down and write. The no helper situation isn't really helping! While this blog is an on-and-off hiatus, I made a new IG account just for my current skincare obsession... I made a promise a few years ago to take care of my skin because I'm not getting younger and so I guess the obsession went full force this year after I fell in love with Korean skincare and now skincare in shapes and forms!

Follow me at @glowbycai

That's it for now! It's the kids' exam week as well so I will be really busy for the next few weeks! For now, hope to see you at my new IG!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Althea Korea + My Skincare Routine!

Ok, let's talk about skincare. If you ask me to pick between make-up and skincare, I would always go for skincare. While I do put on make-up, I am lazy when it comes to removing it especially eye make-up so it's really skincare for me. When I hit puberty, my skin became oily and I had cystic acne. It was really bad. I went to the derma religiously but I eventually stopped then I started using skincare when I was in college. I've tried brands like Murad and Lancome but what really cleared my acne was ProActiv then I stopped using any skincare. I only started again when I was working and my mom gave me a pot of moisturizer. My routine was just cleanser + moisturizer, that's it. Then I eventually started applying anti-aging eye cream because I noticed I had fine lines around the eyes and I wasn't even 30 at that time! Then motherhood happened, I was tired all the time and me just thinking about putting all those creams on my face was making me lazier and I'd rather sleep! Who can relate?! But ever since discovering Althea Korea, I've a newfound love for Korean skincare!

Althea turns 2 this July!

I have to thank Althea Korea for making K-Beauty so accessible! I'm slowly shifting from Japanese brands to Korean brands because they're more affordable, they use natural/holistic ingredient and they're also very effective. My skin has never been this good! What made me became more addicted to K-Beauty: Goblin, Weightlifting Fairy, and Joan Kim, a famous Korean beauty vlogger. How are Koreans poreless?! The more I watch them the more I got curious about Korean skincare, the more I wanted to learn more about 10-step Korean skincare and the more I was excited to shop at Althea Korea.

Almost everything in this photo I got it from Althea! Some of the products here at not opened yet and not everything I have are in the photo. Haha! I also use local brands like VMV and Zenutrients mostly for my sweat acne problem.

This July, Althea Korea is celebrating its 2nd Birthday and they are celebrating it with daily giveaways plus you get a chance to win a trip for two to Korea! I want to WIN!!! Joining is really easy, all you have to do is to shop at Althea from July 3 - 30, 2017 and that earns you a chance to win their awesome prizes!

You can read the details here: http://ph.althea.kr/althea-shop-and-win-terms-conditions

I've been trying (operating word: TRYING) to follow the 10-step skincare as much as I can everyday, There are lazy days, I skip a step or two. If you want to know more about the 10-step skincare, you check this link: https://sokoglam.com/pages/the-korean-skin-care-routine. When I shopped two weeks ago at Althea, I only bought what I don't have to complete the 10-steps. After watching maybe 10 episodes of Joan's vlog, I had a long list of NEEDS. But I narrowed it down to these products: 

Missha Time Revolution Essence, Klairs Toner, Klairs Vitamin C Serum and Klairs Sheet Mask. I've heard good reviews about these so I'm so excited to use them na! Winner talaga because they're not expensive and my skin is great. My friends have been complimenting my skin lately so that means my skincare is really working!

I just want to share this photo. I went to Hong Kong a couple of weeks ago with my mom and sisters. The only shop I was looking forward to shop in was Innisfree and they shopped more than I did! So happy they're Innisfree and Korean skincare converts too! It was what we've been talking about in our Whatsapp group.

The little bottle in the middle is Sulwhasoo which is a cult favorite. My mom bought the anti-aging line and got samples and she gave them to me because she knows I've been wanting to try it too but they're more expensive. So let's see if it's really the best.

GOAL: TO BE PORELESS! Haha!

Happy Birthday again Althea! Thank you for making my shopping life easier, I wish you many more years of success and may you continue to bring joy to K-Beauty fanatics like me out there!

Shop at Althea Korea today! I got so many freebies and samples from this year's birthday box! Get Php200 off on your first purchase, just click this link https://www.talkable.com/x/I0K5dk! Happy Shopping!

Pixi x It's Judy Time: ItsEyeTime and ItsLipTime + Meet & Greet!

I first heard about It's Judy Time from my friend Kaye about 2 years ago, she kept on telling us to watch the vlog. I've only seen a few episodes and a couple of Judy's FB Live and I can see why they have a big fanbase from kids to teens to moms! Early this year, Judy Travis and her family visited again the Philippines and one of the events they did was the launch of Judy's collaboration with Pixi!

Five Reasons Why We Like The New Belo Baby Hand Sanitizers

After almost a year of launching of Belo Baby's first ever range of baby products, they're now back again with a new product I know every mom has in their bag but with a touch of Belo (hihi), Belo Baby Hand Sanitizers!

My kids and I have been using the Belo Baby Hand Sanitizers for a few days now and here's a five reasons why we like them.

The Belo Baby Hand Sanitizer is available in three scents: Green Apple, Peach and Blueberry.

My BeautyMNL Shopping Experience

One of the best inventions their is to mankind is online shopping! It has been a life saver during my breastfeeding/zombie mama days, Christmas shopping and for last minute dress shopping for parties! And lately, I've been shopping for beauty products online and my latest beauty loot was from BeautyMNL.

My Brow Artistry Philippines Experience. Because Kilay is Life!

I took the plunge! And had my eyebrows done last year around November with Brow Artistry Philippines and it's one of the best (beauty) decisions I've made for 2016! Let me just share to you how lazy I am when it comes to putting kilay (and make up in general). I only put kilay when I need to attend events and parties. I groom my brows myself but I usually ended up ruining the shape so I have them professionally groomed but only when I happen to be in Power Plant (Emphasis Salon) or when I go to mall where there's Browhaus. Sometimes it gets tedious and for a busy mom/entrepreneur like me, time is GOLD. I know you mommas out there agree! Diba? Getting my brows done means I have 5 minutes more to spare whenever I prepare to go out, no need to do kilay while driving (Bad, I know!) and I wake up with my eyebrows on fleek! No need to do kilay! Yes? Yes! Before I get into the details of my experience, let me tell you a little about what microblading/eyebrowdery is.

The Feeling of Lux Soft Touch + an Instagram Giveaway!

When I became a mom, bathroom time also became a luxury. I had to master the art of quick showers so I can tend to my kids right away. While I do get to have long showers once in awhile, quick showers can also be enjoyable with the company of a good body wash or soap! And for last night's quick shower, I got to try the NEW Lux Soft Touch Body Wash!

When it comes to buying or choosing a body wash or soap, one of first things I like to check is the scent. The Lux Soft Touch has a floral and fruity scent which what I really love! Since I have eczema and almost always use unscented or mild soap, sometimes it gets so boring! So I always have to have a bottle of body wash to switch it up.

I've been using the Lux Magic Spell for a while now and I'm happy to try the new Lux Soft Touch. From my experience, one bottle of Lux Body Wash can last up to three months which is a really long time giving you value for money.

Lux Soft Touch Body Wash SRP: Php55 for100ml and Php120 for 250ml.

To use, just pour a drop of body wash on your wash cloth/bath puff or on your hand and massage all over your body. The Lux Soft Touch is infused with French Rose and SilkEssence, it really smells so good!!! The freshness of the floral and fruity scent is just what I need in this heat! It's really a treat from my boring unscented soap.

 

I love it makes my skin silky smooth after bath!

The Lux Soft Touch's fragrance is expertly crafter by master perfumer, Calice Becker. The bar soap smells as good too but a little stronger than the body wash. I like that I have an option if want to use the body wash or the soap!

I like the super pretty design on the soap! Lux Soft Touch Bar Soap SRP: Php19.50 for 50g and Php39 for 100g.

With Lux Soft Touch, quick showers or long showers will always be enjoyable! It feels like summer with every bath. Promise! And you can win a gift pack of Lux Soft Touch for yourself by joining Lux's Instagram contest!

The mechanics are easy peasy! But first follow @luxph on Instagram, then...

1. Post a selfie.

2. Tell us why you love having fragrant skin.

3. Don't forget to hashtag #BatheWithLux and #LuxSoftTouch.

That's it! Easy right? Good luck!

Giveaway will run from from April 28 to May 28, 2016. Lux will select 20 winners of Lux Soft Touch gift pack.

For more information, check http://www.houseoflux.com.ph/

Facebook: Lux Philippines

The Healing Power of Vaseline

After giving birth the second time, I developed eczema. I didn't know what it was but I had red itchy patches on arms and legs. I can't help but scratch until it bled. I had lots of scars on my legs and arms and I couldn't wear dresses, skirts or shorts and I wore long sleeves the whole! It was that bad until I consulted a dermatologist and she said it was indeed eczema! She told me to always keep my skin moisturize! I have found products that worked well but I am always on the look out for more brands and products to add to my eczema arsenal. I never knew Vaseline Petroleum Jelly can be a big help for eczema flares so now I'm happy to say that Vaseline is now a part of my arsenal!

If you have eczema, you would know that summer is not our friend. Sweat aggrevates eczema that's why my kids and I take a bath twice a day because we get so sticky! But that can also lead to dry skin so I always have to put lotion too. The hot and humid climate can also turn our skin dry plus we are exposed to different factors like hot showers, pollution, air-conditioned rooms, the natural hydration and moisture is removed from our skin. The new Vaseline Lotion is now infused with the wonder ingredient that is Vaseline Jelly, replenishing the skin's moisture faster.

To showcase and prove the healing power of Vaseline, a live billboard was mounted along C5 last April 8-10 where real leaves were used! Half were covered with Vaseline Petroleum Jelly while the other half had none. After three days, the difference was visible! Check out the live billboard here: bit.ly/vaselineleafbillboard

Vaseline also sent a kit with the leaves so we can actually see and feel the difference. The leaves without Vaseline looks dry and about to wilt while the one with Vaseline is lustrous and moisturized! If Vaseline can keep a leaf shiny and moisturized, imagine what it could do to dry skin!

The leaves were enclosed in a box, that's why they appeared darker but when I touched them. It's really moisturized!

I'm excited to road test my new Vaseline army! If you want to know the condition of your skin, you can take the Dry Skin Test on http://www.vaseline.ph/skin-index-test!

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly is a one-pot wonder that can heal burns, rashes, cuts, bruises, chapped skin and more! I remember using this when I ran out diaper cream when Y was still a baby! It has really become a staple in every Filipino household.

I'm excited try this Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore which has micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly that moisturizes deeply. It smells good, absorbs fast and I like that it's non greasy!

For a fairer skin, Vaseline's Healthy White Instant Fair lotion now also with micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly, helps speed up the whitening process with its Optics System and Skin Illuminating Microreflectors.

There's no reason for not having a moisturized skin all year round! Grab a Vaseline at your nearest grocery and for your information, here's the SRP of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Lotion:

100ml - Php69.30

200ml - Php126

400ml - Php225

For more information on Vaseline, visit http://www.vaseline.ph/.

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Twitter: @vaselineph

Oh Hello Belo Baby!

Say hello to Belo's first ever range of products for the most delicate baby skin, Belo Baby. It was officially launched last week over an intimate lunch at Museum Cafe with Belo Baby's Mombassadors and fellow mommy bloggers.

The Belo Baby line: Belo Baby Bar Soap, Belo Baby Face and Body Lotion, Belo Baby Hair and Body Wash, Belo Baby Cologne.

As we entered Museum Cafe, we were asked what we are looking for when it comes to buying baby products, is it Safe, Natural or Gentle. What would you choose? I chose Gentle!

We were given a corresponding plush toy for the "team" we chose. I got that super cute musical sheep!

I was table mates with the SoMoms. We were all thrilled to see each other because we rarely see each other!

We had a light and very healthy but filling lunch.

Cristalle Belo Henares graced the launch where she talked more about Belo Baby and how they meticulously studied each product formulation.

Cristalle was a preschool teacher and loves kids that is why Belo Baby is also very dear to her. She is such a lovely lady!

Before Cristalle gave her talk, we had a little game about Belo Baby the good and bad ingredients for your baby's skin. It was a game but we were also learning a lot! Our table won but of course everyone went home a winner!

 We all got Belo SunExpert and I'm taking them with me on our weekend getaway! Thank you so much to the Belo group!

Ok back to babies ulit! Did you know that baby's skin is very sensitive and not fully developed, they're 20-30% thinner compare to adult skin and very permeable? Hence, it needs to kept in its purest form. The Belo Baby line is hypoallergenic and clinically proven to be gentle on the skin. Belo Baby took meticulous care in choosing not only which ingredients to put in, but which to leave out! It's is rich in Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, and Sweet Almond Oil.

Cocoa Butter has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and keeps the skin healthy.

Shea Butter is a know superfood for the skin. It naturally heals common skin conditions of babies like eczema and diaper rash!

Sweet Almond Oil is a natural emollient for softening skin. It has the ability to lock moisture into skin.

It didn't matter if we chose Safe, Gentle or Natural because Belo Baby is all that! Belo Baby is absolutely free of SLS, sulfates, parabens, pthalates, triclosan, formaldehyde and most common allergens. You can check the other harmful ingredients that Belo Baby left out in their products at Belo Baby's website.

Belo Baby was crafted with our baby's delicate skin and meticulous moms in mind.

During the launch, Belo Baby's Mombassadors were also introduced! I have been following their #BabyBarangay on Instagram for quite some time now and I've seen them on a few events but never really had the courage to talk to them until this event! Hihi! Nakakakilig just by talking to celebrity moms and models!

Say Hello to the Belo Baby Mombassadors Model Nicole Hernandez, Model/Host Patty Laurel, Model Kelly Misa with Cristalle Belo-Henares (Photo from @belobabylove). They each gave their testimonial about why they love Belo Baby!

I am so happy that Filipina moms now have more choices when it comes to bath and body products for our babies! And it has a seal of guarantee only from the brand and company that truly cares about beauty and skin! I can't wait to use my set of Belo Baby on me and my kids! I'll post about a review soon and a giveaway so you can Belo Baby on your babies too! Do watch out for that!

Belo Baby

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