Are CC Creams the Next Big Thing?

Gone are the days when Blemish Balm or BB Creams were obscure. Now they are within reach in different brands and in different forms. There's BB Stick, BB foundation, and even BB Powder. Blemish balm creams are also affordable nowadays. Glorious Skin's Gluta & Placenta BB cream is available at Watson's for only P169.

But BB Creams are old news now. From BB Cream now comes CC Cream. What is a CC Cream by the way? These Cs actually stand for "Color Correction" or "color control". It is described as a refined version of BB Creams created in Korea. I heard that CC Creams are perfect for Asian skin. As we know BB creams are originally created in Germany. So far, I haven't used CC creams but I'm interested to try one. Juice Beauty now comes with their very own version of CC Cream. 

Blistex Lip Tone Balm Review

Look what I found from the drug store today--Blistex Lip Tone! If you are after lip balms which complement the natural look of your lips, then this one might be the one you are looking for. Of course, I tried it on right away and I must say this one's worth the buy (only P80).

Based on the packaging, it helps relieve cracked or chapped lips, helps protect lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather, and helps prevent sunburn. It's actually a lip protectant with SPF 15. However, when I applied it, it feels minty on my lips. Maybe it's because of the natural plant extracts on the ingredient.

Max size. I guess this lip balm and I will stay together for a long time. 

Rating: 5 over 5

Will buy again? Maybe! Let's see. 

Sample Room is the latest sampling site for Filipinas

Last December 3, Sample Room finally launched their website. But before anything, what exactly is Sample Room and how it works? This site actually lets you try products before you buy them. And they let you try those products for FREE! No subscriptions or whatever.

Simply register and get your free points upon registration. You may use your first 100 points to avail free product samples. Here's a picture of how Sample Room works.

You will only have to pay for the shipping or handling of samples. No worries, since the handling rates only range from a hundred to two hundred pesos. Most of the products they have are not so-so brands so what's P100 for a great product sample? They also have items that are available in full size. 

The most exciting part? You'll get a chance to try the best brands in town. Some of Sample Room's partner brands are Calvin Klein, Benefit, Shu Uemura, and Celeteque. Here are samples of products you can avail from Sample Room. 

Just watch out though, since samples run out really fast! Ninja girls are everywhere LOL. For more updates, kindly like them on Facebook (Sample Room FB Page here). They post it whenever they have new batch of samples or new stocks of old items. Sounds really nice. Thanks for reading. Ciao!

Maybelline Baby Lips Color Lip Balm in Berry Crush Review

First, thanks to Ate Neri for this little surprise. What I have for today is Maybelline Baby Lips Color Lip Balm, a great find from one of my favorite makeup brands. Price is P89 but since it's sale until December 31, it's only P80 (It's Maybelline's Crazy Sale Promo, selected items are 30% off including this one).

Baby Lips Color Lip Balm in Berry Crush is really translucent and shiny as stated on the packaging. And yes, it lasts up to six hours but you have to apply more than two coatings to achieve that shiny, translucent color effect. 

Its full size. I wonder how long will it last. 

Look at the sparkle. And my chubby hands. 

Rating: 5 over 5

What I love most about the product: its sweet berry scent