Next HOTTEST Thing! Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals: Product Overview

One of the best news I’ve received this month is from Trina Chua, the Managing Director of Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals, Philippines. I am grateful to be able to try out their products which I got a first-hand introduction of by Trina when I went to the launch of Krave last December 21, 2011 at the Noel Bazaar held at the World Trade Center. I have honestly never tried using any mineral-based makeup before; this would be the first. Judging from my reaction from when I first saw the swatches of/tried out the products, they are definitely something that I think most of you will definitely love.

Before giving an overview of the products, let me give you a brief background about Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals…

“KRAVE MINERALE COSMECEUTICALS is a Philippine company & brand of mineral make up & organic skin care products that are all formulated & manufactured in the USA by a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliant facility. Products are imported from the US and legally distributed in the Philippines with all the necessary regulatory requirements from the United States of America and from the companies that formulates & manufactures the whole product line. The ingredients in all our products have been assessed, approved and certified in compliance with the EU Cosmetic Safety Regulations and US-FDA (The United States- Food and Drugs Administration).”

“Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals is the only company in the Philippines and the 1st to..
✔ 1st in the Philippines to bring you imported organic skin care products with certified USDA ORGANIC ingredients sourced out around the globe.
✔ 1s in the Philippines to carry a line of mineral make up & organic skin care products that are internationally affiliated with P.E.T.A. (www.peta.org).
✔ We are a certified member of P.E.T.A.'S CARING CONSUMER PROGRAM and we follow STRICT COSMETIC GUIDELINES of European Union Cosmetic Derivative (EU) and US-FDA (The United States Food & Drugs Administration).
✔ We are the only cosmetic company in the Philippines that is a proud pledger of TRUTH IN LABELING & member of N.I.R.C.'s (Natural Ingredient Resource Center)
http://www.naturalingredient.org/Links/links.htm
✔ 1st in the Philippines to import & distribute ORGANIC LIQUID FOUNDATION.”

About Krave’s product line…

• KRAVE MINERAL MAKE UP is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin types, yet it wears beautifully all day long under any condition. it is water proof, feels silky soft, gives you a pore-less dewy finish, provides your skin with broad spectrum of sun protection. No harsh chemicals and no more “melt-away make up issues”.
• KRAVE MINERALE ORGANICS, our organic skin care line is beneficial for both MEN and WOMEN of all ages & lifestyles. Infused with high fruit content mixed with high levels of active organic ingredients that are USDA certified, synergistically combined with 100% organic essential oils, internationally sourced out to give you a breakthrough in skincare products.
✖ We exclude the use of skin irritating & harmful unnatural ingredients in the formulation of our mineral make ups & organic skin care products.
• Our products are VEGAN and CRUELTY FREE (meaning we don’t use anything that is derived from animals nor purchase ingredients that test on animals).

✔ALL OF OUR PRODUCTS ARE UNIQUELY FORMULATED
✔FREE OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS THAT CAUSE CANCER
✔PROVEN SAFE & EFFECTIVE!
✔ INGREDIENTS ARE US-FDA APPROVED TO USE IN COSMETICS
✔ AFFORDABLE COMPARED TO OTHER BRANDS
✔EVERY PRODUCT FORMULATION IS REPLENISHED WITH ALL OF THE SKIN BENEFICIAL KEY INGREDIENTS YOU COULD EVER IMAGINE

Know more about Krave by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/kravemineralecosmeceuticals

It was really great to hear about each of the products from the Managing Director herself. It showed how much proud she was of Krave. I love how the products were specifically formulated by chemists to be answers to women’s various beauty/skin problems. If you’ve been an avid reader of my blog, you would know that I don’t really blog about products that don’t really work for me. I honestly wanted to blog about these the moment I received them! However, due to numerous Christmas get-together with friends, I postponed it for a few days.

Now without further ado, let me give you an overview of the products that I received from Krave Minerale…

1. Krave Detox & White Mineral Mud Masque- with Rosechip Oil, Pineapple, Papaya, Green Tea, Ginseng, Gingko Biloba

2. Krave Satin Sheer in Gold Puff and Eclairs—these are beautiful mineral eyeshadows which have the best color pay-off ever! You will see once I post the video about them.

3. Krave Blush Crush with Kosher Rice Powder in Pink Muffin and Peach Sorbet—beautiful blush colors which you will surely love. They give a hint of shimmer which makes you look really radiant! I am totally in love with these.

4. Krave Moisture Soufflé Night Cream with Green Tea, Apricot, Papaya, Banana, Aloe Vera and Silk

5. Krave Oil Eliminator and Skin Hydrator with Pearl Powder—this primer and finishing veil will definitely be THE BOMB to all the women out their with oily skin type, or even people who tend to get oily on the T-zone. It has a dual function—it works as a primer and a finishing veil. It controls oil production on the face making you look fresh all day long!

6. Krave Cupine Aloepa Facial Wash—contains no SLS (so it won’t lather) and no Parabens; it is made with Mulberry leaves, Cucumber, Pineapple, Aloe Vera, and Papaya.

7. Krave Mist Spritz—a makeup setting face mist; made with White Tea, Green Tea, and Rooibos Tea Extract

8. Krave Fruttie Poreless Toner Spray—contains no alcohol; made with Watermelon, Cucumber and Aloe Vera

9. Krave Mineral Concealer—“Correct and Conceal”; made with allantoin, bisabolol, pro-vitamin B5, and golden jojoba

Stay tuned for a couple of product reviews and makeup tutorials that I’ll be posting in the next days with Krave Minerale products!

My warmest thanks to Trina Chua of Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals for the wonderful products!

Visit Krave’s Facebook Page to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/kravemineralecosmeceuticals

FX Blow Out and Curl Booster

Ever since Monea phased out their CPR Heat Protectant spray (I’m assuming they did since my readers and myself don’t see it in Watsons or anywhere else anymore) I’ve been hunting for a great alternative…and guess what?

I FOUND IT!

I was at the Mall of Asia last Monday and I paid Watsons a visit as usual. I came across this booth of FX products. I’ve never seen them before, and the saleslady told me this is because they only sell in major branches (like MOA) I went through their products and was really happy to finally see products that I’ve been looking for forever!

Starting off with the FX Blow Out—Moisture Lock Blow Dry Cream | Heat Memory | Thermal Protection & Defrizzant

“FX Blow Out Blow Dry Cream works to instantly smooth and condition dry, damaged hair by sealing and protecting it from harmful heat so your style lasts all day. It provides thermal protective shield from the damaging heat of blow dryers, curling irons, and other styling tools. Liquid silk proteins, smoothing shea butter and nourishing coconut milk proteins provide maximum protection, while locking in moisture and conditioning hair, leaving it shiny, silky and frizz free!”

TO USE: Work FX Blow Out Blow Dry Cream evenly into hair working from roots to ends. Blow dry or style with other hair appliances to create the desired look without the worry of harmful heat. Avoid contact with eyes.

PRICE: PHP 299.00

It’s in cream form compared to the CPR Monea which is in spray form, but it wouldn’t hurt to give it a try! I think it works amazingly well. The bottle comines in a squirt nozzle, much similar to lotion bottles.

Next up is the FX Curl Booster—Scrunching and Finishing Spray | Instantly tightens limp and lifeless locks and creates lavish curls!

“Go ahead, scrunch it up! Just spray it on and the Curl Booster will instantly tighten your limp and lifeless locks, create lavish curls that bounce and shine all day long!

TO USE: Apply to wet or dry hair holding bottle 10-12 inches from hair. Spray in short even bursts and scrunch hair as desired.

ATTENTION: Flammable. Avoid flame or smoking during use and until hair is completely dry.

PRICE: PHP 299.00

There you have it! Drop by the Mall of Asia to get your own now!

*Blog entry not sponsored, I bought these with my own money.*

Perfect On-the-go Brush Set: Megaga Premiere 10 Travel Brush Set

Most of the time, my readers/viewers ask me what the perfect brush set is for starters. Normally, I would recommend brushes from Marionnaud, my favorite line that can be bought from Watsons/SM Department Stores; or even brushes from local makeup lines like Nichido and Ever Bilena. You can never go wrong with those brands (that is, if you prefer really affordable brushes; Marionnaud can be a little pricier compared to the two local brands that I mentioned, though) As the saying goes, “You get what you pay for.”

In this post, I’m going to introduce to you the Megaga Premiere 10 Travel Brush Set. This is for all the women out there who seek for a high quality brush set that is perfect for traveling! I, myself, am a woman on the go. This is the main reason why I think the Megaga Premiere 10 Travel Brush Set is my perfect mate.

As most of you already know, I bring my 15-inch Belle Satchel with me everyday. My planner, books, and other pouches take up a lot of space in there making it impossible for me to fit in my makeup bag *which I showed in the video* Having the Premiere 10 Brush Set makes it easier for me to bring all the brushes that I need without the hassle!

I love how lightweight and how thin the brush bag is, making it perfect to throw in my satchel without the added weight. I love how compact yet it is able to fit 10 essential brushes that you can use for touch ups!

Here are the brushes that the Megaga Premiere 10 Travel Brush Set contains:

1. Powder Brush—*I called it a blush brush in the video* It works either way. Which makes it perfectly versatile—something I love about brushes! You can apply powder, blush, bronzer and face highlighter with this baby. The bristles are oh so soft, no scratchy feeling on the face at all!

2. Foundation Brush—perfect for applying cream, liquid, and gel-based foundations! The bristles of the brush feel absolutely soft and dense, making it able to pick up more products and allow ease of blending.

3. Large Eyeshadow Brush

4. Medium Eyeshadow Brush

5. Smudge Brush—perfect alternative for when you don’t have a cotton bud/Q-tip to use

6. Angled Eyeshadow Brush—*which I called a concealer brush with a tapered end in the video* Again, you can use it either way!

7. Retractable Lip Brush—this has got to be my favorite! Un-retractable lip brushes are always too difficult to carry around in the bag.

8. Angled Eyebrow/Eyeliner Brush—perfect for the brows, yet also great for lining the eyes!

9. Fan Brush—for sweeping all those fall outs away!

10. Eyeliner Brush—for creating the sleekest and most precise cat eye on your eyes!

You can see more details about this brush set when you click THIS. It also comes in other colors! I currently have the one with the black brush pouch, pink handles and metallic pink ferrules. If you’re more of a gold type of person, Megaga also has it!

I personally love this set for all the reasons I have mentioned. Wrapping it all up, why I see myself carrying this with me everyday:

1. It’s pink!!!
2. It has 10 brushes that are fully functional and very versatile
3. It’s lightweight
4. It has a chic-looking brush pouch/bag

If you’re an on-the-go woman like I am, why don’t you give the Megaga Premiere 10 Brush Set a try?

CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW!

Watch my overview video here:

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Sponsored by: http://dreamcollection.multiply.com | All thoughts and opinions are the blogger’s own.

Goody Bag from Goody Philippines

A peek into the goody bag from Goody Philippines…

1. Bun Spiral—curious on how this baby works? Stay tuned for my hair tutorial! This is a perfect tool to create that bun without using any hair elastic/hair pin

2. Goody Ouchless Hair Comb—when I first saw this I was like, “Tignan nga natin kung ouchless talaga…” Because I usually ouch the hell out of my whenever I use the hair paddle that I have here in the house (considering I have super long hair that time) The verdict? It really is ouchless. I don’t know how they did it.

3. Almond Cappuccino Bars from Dragonfly Desserts—these tasted super yummy! It actually contained 6 bars, but if you take a look at the third photo below, 2 bars are already missing—couldn’t help but taste even before the product shoot.

Thank you Goody Philippines!

Stay tuned for various hair tutorials using the Bun Spiral!

Check out the other tools from the Simple Styles Collection in SM Department Stores.

NEW! Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Line

Neutrogena Philippines sent me a package a few days ago featuring their newest line—”Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating”. This is an overview of the products inside the package. I never really had problems with blackheads (knocks on wood) but my sisters do, so I’ll be letting them use these products and see if they really do work. I was and still am super impressed by Neutrogena’s Hydroboost Line so I’m pretty confident that this new one will not disappoint.

1. Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Warming Treatment—use the gentle power of warming sensation to help eliminate blackheads for visibly clear and healthy looking skin!

• Instantly warms up to open pores.
• Blackhead Fighting Complex then penetrates into pores to promote the removal of dirt, oil, and even stubborn blackheads
• Cedarwood extract and moisturizer help strengthen the skin’s natural water and oil balance, and prevent new blackheads from forming with continuous use

2. Neutrogena Body Oil Light Sesame Formula—a sheer moisturizing experience

• The Sensual Moisturizer
• Experience Neutrogena Body Oil—it's light sesame formula glides on easily to moisturize dry skin, it’s so sheer it vanishes into shower-damp skin leaving it soft and silky with a radiant, healthy glow

*obviously not part of the Blackhead Eliminating Line :)

3. Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner—helps to effectively eliminate blackheads and prevent new ones from forming

• Delivers instant cooling sensation, tightens pores and soothes skin
• Blackhead Fighting Complex contains BHA to remove dead skin cells and control excessive oil
• Cedarwood extract and moisturizer help strengthen the skin’s natural water and oil balance, and prevents new blackheads from forming with continuous use

4. Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub

• Contains microbeads that gently exfoliate the skin
• Blackhead Fighting Complex penetrates deep into the pores to dissolve excessive oil to help eliminate stubborn blackheads and prevent new ones from forming
• Natural ingredient with proven oil control efficacy
• Helps clear and tighten pores

Stay tuned for the review!

Huge thanks to Neutrogena Philippines for this package.

Inside the Goody Bag from Flawless

In case you missed my blog posts about the wonderful night I spent with fellow bloggers at the Flawless Bloggers’ Night, you may click on either links below:

Blogged on Hair & Makeup by Say Tioco Artillero (Flawless Bloggers’ Night): http://saytiocoartillero.blogspot.com/2011/09/flawless-bloggers-night-borough-podium.html

Blogged on my personal blog (Crazy School, Crazy Traffic, FLAWLESS Bloggers’ Night @ Borough, Podium):http://sayartillero.blogspot.com/2011/09/crazy-school-crazy-traffic-flawless.html

This post is long overdue. Flawless gave out goody bags during dinner and here are the products that they gave us.

1. PHP 2,000 worth of gift certificates for Flawless services

2. Flawless Nano Whiteness

3. Flawless Skin Protect Lotion and Whitening Toner

4. Flawless Skin Protect Cream and White Plus Cream

5. Flawless Skin Whitening Soap

I will follow up with individual reviews for each product.

Thank you Flawless for this goody bag!

Visit: www.flawless.ph