Everyone of us has always been haunted by pimples, mild acne or even major acne. It is not only in puberty age does one encounter acne, but until adulthood. It is such a pain to have those pimples and blemishes. Once an area has been treated, another area will be infected. It’s like a vicious cycle.

Going to the dermatologist may be the best solution, but not everyone can afford laser treatments and dermatologist exclusive medicine. A lot still buy from cosmetic counters and drugstores. Even if the results from these are slow just as long as the product works.

Philosophy is actually a nice brand. I’ve always used their shower gels and lip gloss and now they offer a four-step approach to treating acne that is benzoyl peroxide free (I presume no stinging XD):

Step 1 - suppress excessive oil production, Step 2 - shed the pore wall (exfoliate), Step 3 - help sanitize the skin to protect against bacteria, and Step 4 - seal the skin to help keep the good treatments in and the bad elements out. The result? Clear, glowing skin that’s free from blemishes and impurities.

Set includes a 3.3 oz On A Clear Day Super Wash For Oily Skin, 1 oz On A Clear Day Blemish Serum for Adult Acne, 1 oz On A Clear Day Hydrogen Peroxide Cream, and a 1 oz On A Clear Day Protection Cream.

Can’t decide what blush color to wear? Tarte may just have the perfect blush for you.

Beauty is in full bloom. Tarte combines two universally flattering shades of their best-selling Natural Beauty Cheek Stain, infused with a proprietary T5 Super Fruit Complex™, swirled together. The result is a fresh, healthy glow that’s twice as nice.

Also, the T5 Super Fruit Complex™ ( goji, acai, maracuja, acerola and pomegranate) is loaded with naturally occurring, antioxidant rich nutrients and vitamins that have been known to deliver refining, antiaging and skin-restorative benefits with each application. Now that’s make-up and skin care product in one.

Oh noes! Hershey’s flavored lip balms! Introducing a three-pack of hydrating lip balms including Hershey’s Vanilla Crème, Milk Chocolate, and Almond flavors.

These fun novelty lip balms smoothes and moisturizes for luscious lips with the protection of SPF 15. All of the on10® formulas are rich and efficacious, so they taste and smell great and are good for you too.

I think I’m going to eat my lips if I use these. Yummy lip balms! XD

The cosmetics brand Boscia has a lot of interesting products.  Here’s a product that will definitely suit the upcoming summer season. This lightweight, protective hydrator defends your skin against damage caused by UV rays and stress. Willowherb, a unique anti-irritant, helps to prevent sensitivities while wine yeast and marine complex combat against environmental damage. The combination of jojoba leaf, a powerful antioxidant, with Burdock root, silica powder, and other effective ingredients refine pores, control excess oil, and help prevent premature aging.

Begone redness and swelling! Never fear, Boo Boo Zap is here! This daytime zapper is the perfect blend of salicylic acid and camphor to sabotage boo boos with lightning speed. Even through makeup, just a dab will do…

This item from Benefit Cosmetics is truly the super hero and lifesaver of humanity from the dreaded pimples! XD Works like a charm. Besides zapping pimples to oblivion, it also reduces scars left by previous zit battles.

Every woman has her fetish jeans—a pair she loves so much they carry the marks of her life and are embellished with her memories. Givenchy’s artistic director Nicolas Degennes was inspired by this infatuation when he created the 2008 Spring-Summer Collection for Givenchy. This easy to apply, ready-to-wear makeup collection works for every circumstance—with infinite possibilities of customization.

I’m an eyeshadow fanatic, so here’s what I love in this versatile set. Givenchy presents the Denim Fetishe limited-edition eyeshadow quartet, a new version of their famous Prisme Again! Accessor’Eyes. Formulated with three different textures, with four perfect shades to multiply the effects. The colors melt together and superimpose to create your own customized makeup look.

Givenchy Accessor’Eyes Denim Fetishe comes in two different harmonies: Black Denim and Indigo Denim. Choose yours as if you were trying on your jeans— select the hue that suits your mood. Both quartets come in a customized, denim-covered compact with shading, lining, and brush applicators.

I went out of town a few days ago and has experienced ultra-chapped lips from the very moment I stepped in the Hongkong airport until I got home a few days after. It was really a bother, not only does chapped lips look terrible, it also hurts.

This little tube here that I found in my make-up kit was my lifesaver! It’s called Lip Silk from the Laura Mercier skincare collection. It retexturizes and removes dry, flaky skin. It also reduces fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth since it has a nourishing blend of vitamin E and essential fatty acids.

We now have those little zip lock bags in airports! For security reasons, airplane passengers are prohibited to bring liquid-based products beyond the advisable amount in their hand carry baggage. Thus the mini zip lock bags, it is a challenge to try to stash all your make-up and medication in those.

Of course, cosmetic brands always think about their consumers and how much we like to always look beautiful anytime, everywhere. So they came up with some really handy sets and small packaging that will not be thrown out by airport authorities. Not only can you bring these in the airplane, it will also make you feel more comfortable during your flight.

Long flights and the extreme cold inside the airplane can make one’s skin scream for moisture. Here’s a handy item for those dry skin and lips moments: Boscia Jujube Salve Stick.

The must-have "problem-salving" treatment for beauty on the go. Not merely just another lip balm, but a moisture-plumping, wrinkle smoothing, primer and multi fix-it stick.

Jujube fruit and macadamia nut oil encourage cell regeneration and stimulate circulation to help diminish fine lines and plump the lips, willow herb and licorice provide soothing relief from irritation, and botanical squalane and jojoba oil infuse intensive moisture and nourishment.

Use generously as needed to condition dry areas of skin. Can also be used to prevent lipstick feathering and refresh cake-y concealer throughout the day.

Why do women love shimmer? Shimmer on their eye lids, shimmer on their cheeks, shimmer on their arms, shimmer practically anywhere that can be seen. I’m guilty, I love shimmer.

It actually makes women more radiant than they already are. Shimmer bathes women in that mysterious yet enticing glow. Lately, a lot of great cosmetics are produced focusing on this concept of "shimmer." Here’s one that caught my attention.

This is a magical pressed Shimmer from Dior. From their Spring collection,  Dior introduces Diorskin Shimmer Star, a light-filled pressed powder enriched with Jeweled Microdust™. These five micro-shimmering tones set off sparks of brilliance, highlighting your complexion. The ultra-fine, super-blendable formula virtually fuses with your skin for a sheer, radiant luminosity.

Got this quiz from ihearbadtz. Hehe.

Orange scent for everyday?! O_o Hmm…I like oranges in fruit or juice form, but not as a fragrance. I prefer those mild, water-type scents or light floral ones. Lavender is fine, I actually have some scents that include some lavender notes. Vanilla is like the most neutral and safest scent anybody could own. Majority of people I know love vanilla fragrances. As for pine…well, I use that for the car! XD

Your Fragrance Profile

The best calming fragrance: vanilla The best fragrance for everyday wear: orange The best fragrance to boost your sex appeal: lavender The best fragrance for energy: pine