JOB EXPERIENCE: Hotelier in Joya Lofts and Towers

Hi! I'm saying this to all the beautiful people in this world especially the ones who started reading this blog. I know it's been a while since I share something about myself here. Well, I know this article will not be the same as my usual beauty product reviews or makeup guide but then you know guys how much I love sharing stories with you! :)

With the title itself, this blog will pertain to my current experience as a front office associate in Joya Lofts and Towers located inside the Rockwell community in Makati.

Lemme first show you a picture of my workplace.

Now, I'm gonna share you my experience.. :)

My first day of work was really surprising! As they say, expect the unexpected. I got A LOT of information that I need to learn which seriously made my brain overload. Lol. I have something to confess. I want to quit back then! Haha. Now I'm laughing at myself because of that mindset for my first day, considering that I am a fresh graduate and this was my first job. (Maarte problems) :D

As time goes by, I start adapting the work environment and give myself a venue for adjustment. With the help of my colleague slash / trainor, I am able to face actual experiences during my training period. I am so much glad and felt so welcome because they are all very accommodating. They're open to answer my questions which made me feel like I am welcome. That time I realize that a good sense of belongingness can actually convince someone to stay in a certain place. I know you know what I mean guys. :)

By the way, here's another photo showing me (of course) and my work desk.

As of now, I am often assigned to AM duties which enable me to experience and witness a lot of things every single day. YES, A LOT! But I'm proud to say that. Yea, isn't that cool? Lol!

Anyway, to be serious, being a front office associate is never easy in my personal opinion. Everyday is actually a challenge and an opportunity! I got to meet a lot of people from different parts of the world, talk to them, assist them and most importantly, exchange smiles with them. It requires a lot of effort, patience and what more? Maybe the most important thing is the sense of being hospitable at all times.

But then I guess these traits should just be normal for people who really love their work (like I do I guess ^_^). I am starting to love my job! All of you guys know how much I love to make videos and upload it on YouTube. That same excitement that I feel is actually becoming the same feeling that I have right now upon waking up knowing that I was about to go to work. I don't know! I just felt it one day. :)

Today was actually my 1st month at work but feels like it's just a week. Maybe because time flies when you're happy? Hehe :) I just went home and decided to make this blog just to share feelings to you guys! There's nobody else I can tell this because I am living quite far from my family in Laguna so please understand and cooperate. Whatt? Haha!

Before I end this, just want to say THANK YOU to you guys for always being there to know my stories and read my opinions. Actually, one of my aim for this is to inspire you all to choose the path which you know will make you a fulfilled individual. Go big or go home! :)

Until next time guys..

P.S. I'm gonna film a new makeup tutorial this week. Woohoo!

REVIEW: Etude House Drawing Eye Brow

Hello there my beautiful friend! Lately, I've been so much busy in job hunting so please forgive me for not being updated here in my blog. :) Anyway, I know that you're interested in today's article cause I will be reviewing another brow product! Yay! Let's start now.

First, lemme show a picture of the product.

Etude House - Drawing Eye Brow Pencil (Shade #3)

The above photo shows how the product looks like when the caps were removed.

PACKAGING

It has a simple & nice appearance which at first glance, you'll know that it is an eyebrow pencil. It is a retractable pen and easy to use because of the angled applicator. Also, I like the idea that it has a spooly brush on the other side cause you don't need to buy one! :)

SWATCH

You can notice its black-brown shade which for me is perfect for people who have black-haired brows like I do! Haha. Do I say it right? Nyway, I am obsessed with the shade. Feels like it's the perfect one for me.

APPLICATION

Please don't mind my messy brows. Haha! Just look at how the shade looks like when applied on the eyebrows. Lol

Etude House Eye Brow Pencil (shade #3),  in my personal opinion, is my brow's best friend! Yes.. Notice how the shade looks very natural on me. :)

OVERALL OPINION

I love this product! Actually, this was my second time using the product cause I already emptied one before. The shade is simply amazing! I have been a huge fan of brow product before so I got to try a lot of them. And this one, I must say that it's one of the best for me. Very convenient to use, stays for a long time, plus it gives me a really natural-looking finish! Would definitely repurchase one again! I highly recommend this to you guys. :)

PRICE

PHP148 making it very affordable considering the quality that it'll give you!

Thank you so much guys for reading! Hope you enjoy it. :)

Do not forget to send me message or leave a comment below if you have any request! I would love to see them. :)

Disclaimer: I bought the product with my own money. All opinions above are my own. stated honest and based on my experience!

REVIEW: 4U2 Cosmetics Sexxy Me Lusty Matt Lipstick & Lip Fixx Matt Concealer

Welcome to another blog beautiful people! :) Lately, I've been so much obsessed with bold lip color and I do not know the reason why. Haha. You know the trend nowadays! Also, I became in love with matte lipsticks lately. So much for the introduction, I will now show you some pictures of the products that we will be reviewing today.

Another items that I got from my favorite local makeup brand..

4U2 Cosmetics - Sexxy Me Lusty Matte Lipstick (Shades #1 & #3) and Lip Fixx Matt Concealer (Shade #3)

Above is a picture of the products when you opened the box.

These are what was written at the back part.

PACKAGING

I personally like the packaging of all the lip products above. All are attractive to the eye and looks very chic and girly! :)

SWATCH

I tried the products at the back of my hand and here it goes.

The color of the two lipsticks are amazing! I am so in love with them like ugh.. make me want to try all the shades! Haha. The consistency is creamy and it dries with a soft-matte finish. The lip concealer seems like a nude lipstick. It has a lip healing service which I think is perfect for moisturizing dry and chapped lips.

APPLICATION

4U2 Cosmetics - Sexxy Me Lusty Matt Lipstick (SHY 03)

 I SUPER LOVE THIS SHADE! :) This is actually my first time to try this kind of color and I immediately added this to my favorites. When I wear this, feels like I'm totally confident with myself although I somehow look like a bad girl. Haha. YOLO! I will wear this whenever I want. My friends even told me that it's beautiful and that's what matters. :)

4U2 Cosmetics - Sexxy Me Lusty Matt Lipstick (SHY 01)

 MADE ME WANNA ROCK RED LIPS! Hahaha. I'm a big fan of pink lip colors and this one made me wanna wear red lips even on daytime! I love the finish of the lipstick. It stays for a long time.

 4U2 Cosmetics - Lip Fixx Matt Concealer (SHF 03)

This is the first lip concealer I've ever tried and I must say that it's really good. It can be use to lighten the color of your lipstick or even just a base. This one even has moisturizers & collagen and sun protection too which are plus factors!

OVERALL OPINION

I think it's too obvious how happy I am to have the chance to try this lip products. Haha! I SOO LOVE THEM, that's all I can say. The smell is good. I like the soft-matte finish cause it doesn't dry up my lips. It stays for a long time. Everything is really nice about them. The lip concealer is adorable cause you may use it in many ways. About the lipsticks, I would definitely want to try other shades like pink and nude! :)

Thank you so much guys for always being with me while I'm sharing my happy thoughts about makeup. Haha. I appreciate all the support you gave me! And by the way, I was recently partnered with StyleHaul and that would not be possible without all of you. Love lots! :)

I used the SHY 03 lipstick in one of my makeup tutorial. Please watch my recent video here: http://youtu.be/qmN69gnMFuo

Visit 4U2 Cosmetics official Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/4U2-Cosmetics-Philippines

Disclaimer: 4U2 Cosmetics gave me the lipstick SHY 01. The two other lip products were bought from my own money. All opinions above are my own, stated honest and based on my experience. :)

REVIEW: 4U2 Cosmetics Eyeshadows

Hi guys! I'm so excited share this review to everyone because I will be featuring some of my favorite products from all my makeup collection. If you're curious why, please stay tuned and let's get started! :)

I always tell everyone how much I personally LOVE makeup or even skincare products from 4U2 Cosmetics. I am no being biased here but 4U2 actually exceeds my expectation with their products.

Today, I will be reviewing eyeshadows from different line of the brand. Here they are! <3

4U2 Cosmetics - Bel-Air Brands Inc.

4U2 Glitz Eyeshadow (Shade #2) - Fashionable and practical colors and highlighter to dramatize your eyes. New, long lasting and soft touch formulation. It's really you!

4U2 SPLASH! Velvet Eyeshadow 4 (Shade #7) - Vibrant colors with perfect highlighters. New formulation with velvety soft feel. Let the eyes have it. Come on - Make a SPLASH!

4U2 Envy Eternity 3 Color Eyeshadow (Shade #1) - Enviable new color combinations to take you from here to eternity. Travels well. Get envy into your life... it's no deadly sin!

PACKAGING

Can't explain how much I adore the packaging of all the three shadows above! They're all very attractive and pleasing to the eye. I bet every girl (especially teens) would love the packaging of the brand. Each item is very handy and travel-friendly. In my case, I always put them in my makeup bag and consider them as my go-to eyeshadows.

SWATCH

Here are some photos showing how each color looks like when applied on the skin..

All shades are richly pigmented! :)

The colors in this shadow quad are amazing!

The shades look similarly with the first shadow trio but they're actually different.

OVERALL OPINION
For someone who is always on the go like me, these eye shadows are perfect! Yes. The packaging, texture and pigmentation are all adorable. You'll totally love every aspect of this product! Although what I noticed is that the brand does not produce matte shadows. All of the three shadows I showed you guys are composed of shimmery shades. However, they're still wearable for daytime. You just need to tap your brush first before applying this on your eye lids. Having the chance to try these three made we wanna try the other shades too! I definitely recommend this product to someone who is looking for good quality shadows. Worth every money you pay. :)


That's it for this review session! Thank you so much everyone for reading this. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy writing all the articles in my blog. If you wanna know more about 4U2 Cosmetics, you may visit their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/4U2-Cosmetics-Philippines :)




Disclaimer: 4U2 Cosmetics gave me the Glitz Eyeshadow, the two other were bought from my own money. All opinions mentioned above are my own, stated honest and based on my experience.

REVIEW: Nichido Minerals Precise Eye Pencil

Hey beautiful people! Welcome to my very first brow product review! :)

Nichido is a local makeup brand here in the Philippines. I have tried some of their products before and I was satisfied with all the items that I got from them. They were able to produce affordable yet good quality cosmetics. For now, I will be sharing you my thoughts about their Precise Eye Pencil which I uses as a brow liner instead of eye. :) Here are some photos..

Nichido - Minerals/Precise Eye Pencil

 I asked the beauty consultant of Watsons on what shade will suit me best and she gave me 'Chestnut'. She told me that this shade is their best seller! Just a trivia, she also mentioned that this is the brow pencil used by a famous makeup artist here in my place, San Pablo City, Laguna. Can't reveal who he is! :D

As you can see, the product is water resistant and allergy-tested. It is made in Czech by Goldline Cosmetics. :)

SWATCH
I love swatching makeup products at the back of my hand!

I love its black brown shade. It's perfect for my dark colored eyebrows. Haha!

APPLICATION

Below is a picture of my bare brows. I used a spooly first to comb the hair so it will be in place.

Here is a picture of my brows after I put on the Nichido Minerals Precise Eye Pencil in Chestnut.

You can really see how brows frame the eyes. :)

OVERALL OPINION

Another brow pencil to be in love with! Haha. Forgive me guys, I just love collecting products which are intended for brow use. We know how much brows can change up a look so I really exert effort in finding the right product for me. :) Look at the photo above, the shade looks very natural for me. The consistency is not too waxy so it's just enough. I strongly recommend this to everyone who wants good quality brow pencil but is on a budget! :)

Thank you so much guys for reading! Hope this inspires you to fix your own brows. Please take note of this statement which is always mentioned by Mish, "Brows are not twins. They're sisters." So if you are afraid to tame and groom your brows because you think they're uneven, that's natural! You don't want them to look identical. Trust me! Most of my friends are telling me that they're afraid lining their brows. Don't be afraid guys! That's why I'm your friend here, don't hesitate to ask me any question about brows. I would love to answer that! :) Hope to see you in my next blog. Bye for now. *BIG HUGS* :)

Disclaimer: I bought the product with my own money. All opinions above are my own, stated honest and based on my experience. :)

REVIEW: GT Carrot Lotion

Hi dolls! I missed you all so much. It's been few days now since I last posted a blog for everyone. Sorry for taking me too long to make this one. Anyway, I want to get back to each of you so I am writing this article right now. Let's begin! :)

As written in the title itself, I will be reviewing a product from GT Cosmetics line. GTMCI is a 100% Filipino owned company that manufactures skin care products.

This will be my first time reviewing a product from the brand and I guess everything here will be worth reading since I will be sharing thoughts about my favorite product from them which is the GT Carrot Lotion.

GT Carrot Lotion - 4 in 1 Anti-Aging Formula (Whitening, Moisturizing,

Body Concealer & Sunblock) SPF60

PACKAGING

You know guys the reason why I always mention the packaging in my reviews is because it is one way to attract potential buyers to scan the product when it was placed in stores. I'm just saying! Anyway, what I can say about the packaging of this lotion is that it has attractive designs. In just a glance, you'll obviously know that this is a Carrot Lotion because of the prints in the container. Just look at the photos above! The product contains 100ml which is good because it can be used for quite long time.

SWATCH

First, I will show you guys a picture showing the product at the back of my hand.

Next here, you'll see how it looks like when blended.

As you can notice on the part where I put on the circle, there is huge difference with my skin tone. It whitens instantly and later on.. the cream disappeared and was like absorbed by my skin!

OVERALL OPINION

I totally love this lotion! The smell, the coverage, everything. :) This is my go-to lotion during summer time and I'm still using it right now. Its high sunscreen protection is a plus factor for me because I hate it when I got uneven skin when it has been exposed to the sun. The GT Carrot Lotion helps me maintain a healthy, fresh, youthful & vibrant skin. A must-have for me everyday! I definitely recommend this to everyone who also loves taking good care of their skin!

PRICE

PHP195 in Watsons and SM Stores. One thing I can say, the price is worth the good quality of the product!

By the way guys, if you want to know more about GT Cosmetics, you can visit their sites here:

Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gtcosmetics

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GTCosmeticsPH

Thank you so much guys for reading this blog! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I appreciate all your support. Expect more reviews coming ft. GT products. I also made a video using my newest skin care routine with GT Cosmetics. Just click this link if you want to watch! :) http://youtu.be/7Si6Zg8gxQA

Disclaimer: GT Cosmetics sent me their products for review purposes. However, I am not getting paid for everything I have said above. All opinions are my own, stated honest and based on my experience. :)

REVIEW: Jazzy Collections Kiss Proof Lipgloss

Hello beautiful people! I made another blog for your beauty reference. :) Feel free to read this and leave comment down below if you have any request.

Here is another lip product review for everyone. I will first show you some photos of the actual product.

Jazzy Collections Kiss Proof Lipgloss - in Prune

PACKAGING

It's very simple and classy. Just like the packaging of a typical lip cream, it is contained in a round container having 8ml of product. It comes with an applicator when you open it.

SWATCH
Here I'm gonna show you guys how the shade looks like when applied at the back of your hand.

One thing which is really weird about this item is that the packaging states that it is lip gloss when in fact, it is a matte lip cream! Haha. Anyway, the shade that I got is really nice and it's a plum-like color which I love because it's in trend for this year.

APPLICATION
Here, I will show you a photo of me wearing the lip cream itself.

You can notice its really nice matte-finish. I love the color! It compliments with my nails. :)

OVERALL OPINION
Another matte lip cream to be addicted about! Haha. That's the first thought which comes up my mind upon swatching the product when I went at the SM Store. I love the shade when applied on my lips and its matte finish too! One factor I don't like about this is that it was written on the packaging that it's kiss proof when it's actually not! Haha. No I mean I tried to eat a meal while having the product on my lips and unfortunately, some parts were removed. But then, it's not a big issue for me since I always prefer removing my lipstick first before eating! Haha. Meaning, I still love this! It's smudge proof by the way. :) And again, I still recommend this Jazzy Collections Kiss Proof Lipgloss to all matte lip product lovers out there!

PRICE
PHP299. For me its quite pricey because the brand which carry the product is based here in the Philippines and yet they cannot lower the price. But then, the quality is really good and the cream was made in Germany so I still understand. Haha!


Thank you so much guys for reading this article! Hope to see you on the next one. Don't hesitate to send me a message if you have any request okay? We're friends! :)




Disclaimer: I bought the product with my own money. All opinions above are my own, stated honest and based on my experience! :)

REVIEW: Make Up Academy Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer

Hi dolls! Most of the time, I've been wondering what to call you next. Doll? Beautiful? Lovely? Hahaha. Whatever it is, you all deserve to be called like that! :) Anyway, today I'm gonna be showing you a lip product review which is unusual because if you will check my reviews in this blog, most of them are foundations and other makeup base. But then, trying out new things will give you a room for improvement! :) Nevertheless, let's start this guys..

First, I will show you photos of the actual product.

MUA (Make Up Academy) Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer - in Atomic

I do not know how many shades are available because this products was just given to me for review purposes, but I am not getting paid for this blog! :)

PACKAGING

I adore the packaging. It looks very unique, classy and glamorous. I like the the gold sculpted-like texts written on the item. And regarding the product itself, it comes with an enough size which is very handy and perfect to be placed on your makeup bag. It has an applicator inside which is just like the typical applicator of other lip creams or gloss.

SWATCH

Here you can see how the shade looks like when you do a swatch at the back of your hand.

You can notice its velvety finish though it is a matte lip cream. I am so much obsessed with the shade! I mean look at that. The color is just PERFECTLY AMAZING! Bold para intense. HAHA.

APPLICATION

I will show you guys a picture of me wearing the MUA Lip Lacquer in Atomic. Here it is..

This is actually how it looks like when applied on the lips. :)

OVERALL OPINION
I am in love with this lip lacquer! This made me wanna try the other shades. Its really long lasting and smudge proof! I wore this for about 5 hours and the color does not change at all. Nothing fades. In fact, when I applied it at the back of my hand and washed it, it's hard to remove and with that, I can say that it's kinda waterproof too. Also, its finish is really perfect! If you love matte lip products like I do, this lip lacquer is perfect for you. :)

PRICE
It costs PHP380 which for me is worthy considering the quality. :)


If you want to purchase one, you can order at Allaboutbeauty in their facebook page. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/Allaboutbeautyholics They also sell other makeup items which are from US and UK at reasonable prices. Do not hesitate to inquire guys as the seller is very friendly!


Thank you so much guys for reading this blog! Hope you enjoyed it. I will definitely make more for everyone. Just stay tuned! And btw, if you want to watch my video where I created the look above, just visit my youtube channel in this link: www.youtube.com/katherinejoycem :) Love lots!




Disclaimer: The product was given to me by Allaboutbeauty shop. However, all opinions above are my own, stated honest and based on my experience! :)

REVIEW: Zallure Skincare Underarm Whitening Maintenance Set

Hello guys! If you have read my previous blog, I mentioned that I will be doing reviews after a week of using the products in my new skincare routine. As promised, here is my written opinion about the Zallure Skincare Underarm Maintenance Set. :)


First of all, I will show you how I use the set. It's very convenient and easy to use so let's begin!

Zallure Skincare - Bleaching Soap

I use this soap to clean my underarm area twice a day, during daytime and night time before I sleep. But I do not use it on the rest of my body because I'm using the Gluta Blend Soap.

Zallure Skincare - Underarm Whitening Solution

After washing, I'm using this underarm toner to even out my skin. I use this during daytime and night time too. I'm putting it using upward strokes and after that, I just let it dry. After that, I do not put on any deodorant.

Zallure Skincare - Underarm Whitening Cream

After toning, I use this cream only during night time and just leave it as I sleep. 

The first time I used the set was on August 14, 2014 and today is August 21, 2014 which means that it has been a week since I used the whitening set. I would like to show you guys a picture showing my underarm skin tone before and after using Zallure Skincare's Underarm Whitening Maintenance Set. (Guys, please don't mind other stuffs on my underarm. Just the TONE please. Hahaha! Way back, I used to pluck before taking a bath so this is what happened to my underarm)

1 week of using Zallure Skincare Underarm Whitening Maintenance Set

Note: Only the frame and text were edited in the photo. I did not adjust the resolution cause I wanna show you the real tone. The lighting is from the light brought by the sun so it's natural. No flash or something!

OVERALL OPINION

I can notice a huge difference with my underarm right now which means that the products are effective. I think I should continue using it to clearly see a difference. However, one thing that I don't like about the items is its semi-strong scent. But, it still depends upon your case because I am a bit sensitive when it comes to smell. If it's not your issue, then this product is perfect for you. I recommend this to people who wants to even out their underarm skin tone (just like me hehe). It's really effective! :)

PRICE
The set costs PHP400 which makes it very affordable compare to other underarm whitening set out in the market.


That's it for this blog guys! I hope you find this helpful to you. Thank you so much for reading. See you on the next one! Love you all so much. :)




Disclaimer: I have normal to dry skin. I'm not sure if the product will work well with people who has different skin types esp. sensitive ones. This review is NOT sponsored. I bought the item with my own money. All opinions mentioned above are my own, stated honest and based on my experience. :)

Updated Daytime Skincare Routine

Hi there guys! I just want to share you how I do my daily skincare and what are the products that I'm using right now. I'm trying out new brand which is Zallure Skincare so this is not usually my routine before I put on my makeup. Just wanna know which one will be perfect for my skin. You knew it, beauty junkie problems! :) Anyway, let's start now.

1. Cleanser

Zallure Skincare - Gluta Blend Soap

The first step to achieve a healthy and moisturized skin is of course to clean it very well. This will help you remove all the dirt that you got when you go outside or when you do something. Right now, I'm using this soap from Zallure to clean my face. After cleaning, I am now ready to proceed with the next step.

2. Toner

Zallure Skincare - Triple Whitening Toner

 The second step is mostly recommended for people who has oily to combination skin. But nowadays, dermatologist recommend using this to remove deep seated dirt on your skin which cannot be removed by the cleanser. As for me, I'm using the one from Zallure again to help me even out my skintone since I have some discolorations on my face.

3. Eye Cream

Pond's Age Miracle - Dual Action Eye Cream

Most people usually neglect this maybe because they think it's not important. Since I discovered the use of eye cream, I started using one until today. We all know that signs of aging usually appear on our eye area like wrinkle and crow's feet. Early use of creams will help you eliminate those or maybe avoid it. As Michelle Phan used to say, prevention is key. So you better invest in finding the right eye cream for you.

I love using this Pond's Eye Cream simply because it has a lot of purposes. The pink gel as you can see in the photo above is used for the upper part of the eye to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and crow's feet as I have mentioned earlier. On the other hand, the white cream is used to lighten dark circles and reduce the puffiness of the eyes.

4. Moisturizer

Celeteque Dermo Science - Hydration Facial Moisturizer

Moisturizing is very important to avoid dry skin and create a smooth canvas for your makeup. This will help you soften your skin and also a way for you to prevent aging. Dry skin are prone to aging but if your skin is moisturize, you are likely to avoid that. I love this one from Celeteque! This is the very first facial moisturizer that I have tried and I never changed brand. I can say that it's really perfect for my skin! :)

5. Day Cream

Zallure Skincare - Day Cream

The use of day cream for me, is optional. It all depends on the need of your skin as there are different varieties of day cream to be used on different purposes. I'm using this whitening day cream from Zallure Skincare to even out discolorations on my face.

6. Lip balm

Nivea Essential Care - Lip Balm

Last but not least, which is also the step which people don't usually do is applying lip balm before proceeding with putting their makeup. This step is important to moisturize your lips and to avoid a chapped one. You don't want that to happen to you especially when you love matte lipsticks. It may look like a terrible disaster (if you can imagine what I mean haha)! Anyway, I use this one from Nivea as it has no color at all. I don't want a tinted lip balm as it may affect the color of my lipstick or lipcream.


That's it for this blog. I hope you guys enjoy reading this and motivate you to do an everyday skincare routine as it is really IMPORTANT! Who does want to prevent aging?! If you do, better start now. :)
Thank you so much guys! See you on the next one :)

P.S. If you guys are curious about my skin care routine before, just click this link and watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvz9M_c_kw4




Disclaimer: I bought all the products with my own money. All opinions are my own, stated honest and based on my experience. :)