Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Skin

The empties bin is intense. This is the old version of Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Skin and it's already been repackaged and reformulated.

I actually bought it because I wanted the Amore Pacific Essence but I didn't want to shell out and I mistook which one I was supposed to purchase. Did I enjoy it? Yes. It brightened and strengthened my skin with 1-2 layers 2x a day. However, will buy the new version of the ESSENCE once on sale because I did not check what I purchased.

Interstellar on Imax 2025

Finally got to watch interstellar on IMAX at 2025 at SM Mall of Asia.

NO REGRETS, worth the ~ Php 1,000 for premium seats bought online (to ensure the best seats in the house).

For those interested in buying, the website is buggy but try to purchase tickets online beforehand to get the best seats. I strongly suggest going to MOA for the best experience. Don't buy at the concessionaire if you get premium: it comes with a free giant softdrink and popcorn. Empty your bladder beforehand.

Just sit back, relax and enjoy a 3 hour masterpiece.

D'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

 I've been super late to the game given that this was promoted to high heaven years ago but I finally bought and finished a bottle of D'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum.

Betadine Gargle

  It isn't just me... there is a lot of viral illnesses around and I think I've been affected.

Whenever I feel the beginnings of an illness, I turn to this giant bottle of mouthwash: Betadine gargle.

Does it work? It helps. Its an antiseptic of povidone-iodine 1% that I gargle to head off and sooth a sore throat or sniffle. However, I use it exclusively when unwell because well....

The Bath Lab Hand Cream

 You know something is to good to be true sometimes but you check to see if it could be a hidden gem? 

A total fail was this Hand Cream from the Bath Lab.

This was actually purchased by M but she said it was a pass for her... and gave it to me instead.

I ended up finishing it to save it but its not something worth purchasing, IMO. Not sure how much this was bought for but its currently Php 63 on shopee.. and on sale for good reason.

While cost per ml is low, it's a light lotion that's only advantage is that it comes in a convenient tube.

There are far better options out there. Use it if free but don't bother buying.

Masks Empties 2024

 Used a bunch of different face masks this year, mostly because summer was terribly hot and working my way through my stash.

1. Common Labs Gglutamin C Real Gel Mask - current formula already unavailable so idk. 2 part mask: 1 calamine peeling pad then 1 cupra sheet mask. Used when face was super hot and instant cooling and soothing. Would have repurchased on sale.