REVIEW: Olay Total Effects Wet Cleansing Cloths

Not until I made the necessary switch to my current skincare, I was obsessed with Olay, especially with their Total Effects range. So when I needed to use a different moisturizer and cleanser because of my skin allergies that time, it was hard for me to let my Olay products go. Since I won't be using them for quite some time, I remember giving away two full bottles of OTE moisturizer to my sister last year, so as not to put them to waste. You know, it's not good to use too many products or different product brands on your skin, so I had to part with Olay.

But who said goodbyes are forever. It was this one fateful day that I was looking for a giant tub of my cold cream, that Olay and I met again.

In this form.

Olay Total Effects Wet Cleansing Cloths

Acne 101

I had a very busy and hectic schedule last week! The previous weekend, I had to make a quick trip to Manila and go back to Zambales in less than 24 hours and just yesterday, I'm back in Manila again. I'm used to traveling back and forth but the extreme summer heat is making it all worse. Plus I haven't got any decent sleep for the past few days. Would you believe I had to steal some power naps while sitting down just anywhere? Weird though, during the wee hours of the night, I'm wide awake. Arrgghh.

But then, it sure feels good to accomplish things. While being busy and sleep deprived, I was able to squeeze in some things that I would "normally" do in a normal day.

• Grocery shopping and that includes makeup shopping of course.
• A mani and a pedi.
• Made final reservations for a beach trip this Holy Week.
• Had my online orders delivered on time.
• Had lunch and went malling with the fam yesterday.
• Gave my cats a bath.

IT'S VERY, VERY HOT! Photo Credits: Google Images

The Wonder Tube: Laneige Multi Cleanser

I should have made a review about this amazing cleanser a long time ago, but blame it all on my procrastination. =)

Anyway, I got this from Patty a long time ago, well not really a long time, but late last year only, and up to now I still use it, when I need to. It's not my daily cleanser though, but I love it for one reason and one reason alone.

Laneige Multi Cleanser

Chocolate Lovers: Zamian Gold Cacao Pack

Happy Valentine's Day lovelies! I've been MIA for about a week now, unable to blog again. But, hey, I wouldn't wanna miss V-day without any post. I've been thinking of what to blog about for today --- lipstick, eyeshadow, makeup brushes, love advice? Until I got inspiration from these:

Royce Petite Truffle Praline

Ferrero Rocher

Ferrero Rocher

TODAY: Skin Prick Test - A Meeting with Allergens

I've had it with these allergies. It's about time that I meet most, if not, all of them face to face.

Okay, I'm playing tough there. I have a thing with needles or sharp objects. It's not phobic though, it's just that I have "a thing" about them, that stresses me to a point. And I know that today I will undergo multiple needle/lancet pricks. My allergologist said that I will be exposed to fifty, take note: fifty allergens today which means fifty pricks as well. Geez.

Well, it was confirmed to me about 5-6 years ago through a skin prick test that I have allergies to seafood, latex and bananas (which as per my allergologist's explanation, has a close relevance to each other) and other stuff. But lately, I've been suspecting that I might have developed a rather more extensive allergy to a lot of things - including the air. So I decided it's about time that I undergo another test. I visited my allergologist today and here's what happened.

TODAY: My Obagi Visit and Obagi Nu-Derm and C-Rx System Haul

Today is the fourth time I visited the House of Obagi at SM North Edsa. The first time was when I was having dinner with my sisters at Sbarro and took a glimpse of the white and bright clinic. I always pass by it but well, I just pass. hehe. Moving on, that day I had one of the most meaningful discussions of my life - with Doc Aileen. We talked about my skin condition, mostly my allergies, my fears about chemical peels and bad experiences. I also couldn't help myself but stare at her great skin, I told myself I want to have skin like hers. It was really smooth and flaw free - up close.

L-R: Obagi Nu-Derm Sunshield SPF50, Obagi Nu-Derm Action Mositurizer

REVIEW: What's in the Bathroom?

I love taking a bath. Who doesn't? Especially in this schizophrenic climate of ours, a good, long bath is just, well, necessary.

I hop in the shower two to three times a day. It's where I mostly do my thinking and rationalizing, and of course, scrubbing. Today, I'd like to share my loyal companions in the bathroom.

Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser. I call it good ol' Cetaphil. Do I need to say more about this product? I started using it since I was 15 because my derma that time prescribed it after I got some nasty chemical burns on my face. (Ouch. Painful story, I tell you.) Ever since, we never parted ways. It doesn't dry me out. It doesn't lather, nor it foams. It's thin. Not a good makeup remover or pimple treatment though but perfect for those with sensitive skin. Sometimes I even leave it on my face for a few minutes without water, especially on days when I need an extra dose of moisture. It's so gentle that I tried tasting it a lot of times and I wasn't harmed not even once. hahaha. =D It's cheaper than most "for sensitive skin" cleansers and you can find it just anywhere.

Dove White Beauty Bar. When I was a kid, I really hated this soap. Why? Because it's too difficult to rinse it off! You know when you're a child, you want to finish your bath in a split second so you can go out and play, taking a bath is the least of your priorities. I started using Dove religiously when I was 21. I had a severe case of atopic dermatitis back then and my derma said I use this soap regularly for maintenance. It's very moisturizing, albeit it's so difficult to rinse off. I use it on my face and body without worry. And I love its smell. But there's one thing I noticed with Dove lately, I dunno if it's just me but the scent has somewhat changed and the latherdiffst aT is somewhat different. Maybe they changed the ingredients or something but for me it really seeaT different than the old ones. Anyway, I still love it. However, I don't use the otherdDove variants, especially the green one, I just don't like the scent of the others.