As I ventured into nail care territory a month ago, expect more entries about..well, my nail escapades! My nail polish collection has boomed into a scary number (well, not really, but for a newbie, it’s alot! ), and well, what’s a better way to maximize those pretty colors ? Getting a great base coat, of course!

Orly Bonder has got to be the best base coat there is. As you apply it on your nails, it dries instantly, as if there is no trace of polish on your nails.

My manicure has significantly stayed longer with Orly Bonder, and a complementing top coat, Orly No Chip.

Overthinking me thinks that the word Bonder is associated with this base coat bonding together nailpolish, the base and top coats to make it really really long lasting. Haha!

This is why I always bring my own stuff when having my mani-pedi done!

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A few years ago, my skin , I mean body skin was in total agony because my back was infested with nasty acne. It wasn’t a great feeling because I couldn’t wear those glorious backless dresses that I had in my closet.

Until I found the answer to my problem - natural, and organic products! I shyed away from commercial soaps, and used either water-based or natural soaps, like Nu Skin Liquid Body Bar or Ilog Maria’s soaps. Just now, I have another discovery, and boy, are they inexpensive!

Whole Foods Markets are all over America, and they are the one-stop shop for everything natural, organic, or nature-friendly. Now, they’ve come up with their own body care line called 365 - all natural, not tested on animals, and very very inexpensive, the type that you’d use…365 days a year! ( Now, that’s a variation from the term “24/7″! )

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let’s have some beauty readin! =)

A Touch of Blusher
Japanese vs. Western: Who’s Winning?

All Lacquered Up
Michelle from All Lacquered Up discusses the summer nail trends and picks her favorites

Beauty and Fashion Tech
Beauty and Fashion Tech Looks at the New Sunscreen Database From the Environmental Working Group and Considers the Cosmetic Implications.

Beauty and Personality Grooming
Homemade face masks to lighten skin blemishes

Beauty and Personality Grooming
Lose weight by reading sensational novels

Canadian Beauty

Henna from Canadian Beauty talks about the Bobbi Brown Makeup Facelift

Elke Von Freudenberg
It’s the soap baby! Elke finds some great bath & soap products.

Face Candy
C-Shock with EVE + Live Chat

Hello Dollface
Bourjois Paris, Part Two: Another look at Bourjois

Let’s talk about beauty and health
EYE CARE

Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint
Ellen finds two great websites with products to Glam up your toes

The Life of A Ladybug
Toya gives her initial reactions to the MAC C-Shock collection

The Mineral Makeup Blog
Mineral Makeup For a Fresh Summer Look

The Perfume Bee
The Perfume Bee Goes Green

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…and I thought blue was a thing of the past - NOT! This has got to be the most electrifying, and beautiful blue that I’ve ever seen! That, is a Bang on Blue eyeshadow. And oh, take a look at that absolutely gorgeous nude lipgloss ( turned out to be the Overrich lipstick ) ! It has some shimmer, I love, I love! Somebody help me, I am officially shocked, smitten with the C-Shock Collection!

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Summer is the best time of the year. Everything’s bright, the sun’s up, and the atmosphere is as jolly as the good ol sun!

Of course, let’s not forget the scorching heat that awaits us, and sometimes too much heat would make the fragrant stuff we used during our shower wear off, and make them smell bad. Oh, I hate that, I hate that. So in turn, certain fragrances must be used to keep us fresh and happy!

As summer kicks off, I usually steer clear from powdery scents and switch to fresh, fruity scents. Pure Petal Hair Fragrance in Summer Passion is my pick for keeping the hair fresh, and fragrant all day without the heaviness of perfume scents. It’s light, it’s airy, and passion fruit’s one of the loveliest scents I’ve ever tried.

When the word “fruity” is mentioned, one must think that it’s only for kids - a big nah for that. There are great fruity scents that are bordering from sweet to sensual, like grapefruit ( my numero uno favorite scent as of now ) and passion fruit! One word for this must be perfect. Perfect for summer. =)

And one last word, of course, we wouldn’t want to risk our hair being “fried” in the sun with alcohol-based fragrances right? Pure Petal hears our hair’s pleas for an alcohol-free hair fragrance and further nourishes it with moisturizing ingredients! Yipee!

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Enjoy reading:)

A Touch of Blusher - “An Unprecedented Masterpiece”: A New Breed of Powder

All Lacquered Up -All Lacquered Up previews the fall collections from OPI & Zoya

Beauty and Fashion Tech - Beauty and Fashion Tech Reviews L’Oreal Self Tanners and Corrector

Beauty and Personality Grooming - Homemade face masks to lighten skin blemishes

Canadian Beauty Henna from Canadian Beauty gives you a sneak peek on Estee Lauder’s new fall collection!

Elke kicks off the Ebay auctions for Comments4aCure with a bang!

Face Candy - Face Paint - Celebrate summer by sporting face paint and body tatoos.

Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint - Ellen gets a 5-minute makeover at Sephora with Benefit Cosmetics

The Life of A Ladybug - Toya’s Tip: Bend over and shake ‘em (or, if the bra fits, wear it)!

The Mineral Makeup Blog - A Review of Bare Escentuals Prime Time

The Perfume Bee -“Razala” Natural Perfume Review

Yummy411… get it here! - FLIRT Far Out Mascara!

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I’ve seen anti-aging regimens come in forms of anti-aging creams and serums , dermatological treatments like botox, vitamins, but it’s the first time that I’ve learned that an anti-aging practice could be in the form of…a pillow?

Yes, there are alot of ways of keeping ourselves looking young, and using the right pillow is one of them, according to Dr. Cynthia Boxrud, cosmetic plastic surgeon and professor at UCLA.
Sleeping is indispensable because our sleeping time is when our body does its heal and repair function ( Oops, I’m guilty of lacking sleep! ). But then, notice the marks on our faces when we wake up? They might disappear in a few minutes after we shower, but I just learned that they might cause wrinkles in the long run! Oh no!

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In the spirit of our Comments for a Cure event, Michelle of All Lacquered Up has come up with her favorite products in the recent collections of great nail care/ polish brands, and is having them up for auction! Proceeds will go to the charity of her choice, and just take a look at this goodie bag! Isn’t it great to bring home ? The colors are so pretty, classy and sophisticated, that I think I’m going to bid too! Well, just bid here!

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Happy weekend, everyone! Please take some time to visit the fabulous posts that my co-members of the Beauty Blog Network came up with, in the midst of our Comments for a Cure week. I’m so excited about the auction this 10th of June! I’d sure to update everyone!

Well, here goes!

PJ of A Touch of Blusher talks about Cynthia Rowley Cosmetics and wants it back.

Carleen of Beauty and Fashion Tech Reviews the Popular items in NARS Cosmetics.

Aparna of Beauty and Personality Grooming teaches us on how to use aloe oil to get rid of split ends in the hair.

Kyle of Face Candy lets us in on the Pom Madness.

Cindy of Hello Dollface shares to us the best mascaras!

Ellen of Lipstick , Powder n Paint shares with us the remarkable non profit association called Look Good, Feel Better.

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I’ve been avoiding sunscreens for like, forever. Why ? First, because I feel that they’re icky and sticky. Second, I feel that they would make my skin oilier. Third, they don’t jive well with makeup. Either they don’t glide well, or I get this white cast on my picture when I wear sunscreen. All those thoughts banished from my memory effective a week ago, the moment I tried Skinceuticals Affect Daily SPF 20.

I’ve opted buying moisturizers with sunscreen with the hope of skipping applying sunscreen - I’ve been doing this for ages. When the PR for Skinceuticals contacted me for a review for Melanoma May, I kept an open mind despite my initial thoughts about wearing sunscreen. Heck, I only wear sunscreen on the face when I go to the beach, when it is most crucial, and it didn’t feel good!

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