SNOE BEAUTY DAVAO LAUNCH!

Last Sunday, 15th of June 2014, I was invited to be one of the bloggers to witness the launching of Snoe Beauty in Davao City. The said event was held at 2/F Abreeza Ayala Mall (fronting Watsons).

I was ever so giddy when I heard the news that Snoe Beauty will be opening it's 39th branch in Davao, since I have heard a lot of good things about the brand from my fellow beauty vloggers on YouTube, most especially, Miss Sabs Hernandez, who actually has her own line of makeup products from the brand.

"A girl's beauty haven!"

Their kiosk is definitely jam packed with a bunch of beauty products for all Davaoeñas to tryout! Snoe Beauty products are very much known for their gorgeous and creative packaging that you can never say "no" to!

 Snoe Beauty Loot Bags

Ribbon Cutting with Miss Jen Diaz (CEO/Founder) & Miss Kaye Layco (Franchise Owner)

The lovely, Miss Jen Diaz, CEO/Founder of Snoe Beauty, shares a little background on her creative beginnings in building her 4-year business to what it is now. She entered the cosmetic business only because she herself was a shopaholic and a hoarder when it comes to beauty products, both local and international. Her husband gave her the idea that "Since you love it so much, why don't you enter that business, right?" With burning passion and interest, she embraced cosmetic business as her own career, and over the years she has discovered more of her talents she thought she never had.

Miss Kaye Layco, Franchise Owner of Snoe Beauty Davao, also shares a little of her "back story" on where she got her strength and passion into starting her own business, where she shifts from Industrial Engineering to Cosmetics.

 A bunch of samples: Foundation, Blush, Face and Body Powder & Skincare products

Here we have Miss Sabs Hernandez's SABStance High Intensity Powder Blush by Snoe, which actually contains Amazonian Clay, which is quite popular in the beauty industry nowadays as it is produced by High End makeup brands. This amazing product, Slim Shade Me Face Sculpting Cake, really intrigued me as Miss Jen has mentioned that this actually contains Slimming Properties, not only does it contour and  sculpt your face aesthetically, but actually helps slim your face with continued use!

Here's Snoe's What's Up Brow Water Resistant Eyebrow Gel, and I must say, the packaging looks very familiar! Miss Jen herself mentioned that this product of hers is inspired by a high end makeup product, and if you're a makeup junkie like me, you would get the drill (wink). She also mentioned that most of her products are actually inspired by her favorite makeup products, where she actually makes it a lot better by adding essential ingredients that are good for the skin.

 Skin Care Products for Acne Prone Skin Types

 Body Oils and Gels for Rest and Relaxation

 Products with Sun Protection - definitely a must have for Pinays to fight Skin Aging

 More and more Beauty Products from Snoe!

 Blushers and Face & Body Powders

 Snoe's Don't Worry Bee Happy Digital Foundation

Whitening Beauty Products 

Snoe Beauty Loot Bags 

After all the swatches and trying out all of the beauty products of Snoe Beauty, we were all invited to join the banquet and enjoy the sumptuous merienda.

Food Catering by Ranchero 

A Makeup Demonstration was provided by Miss Jen to share her inputs in using her makeup products as well as her Brush Sets that are coming out in the market soon!

Last but not the least, as a YouTube Vlogger myself, of course, never did I miss the chance to vlog the entire event. Here's a little Sneak Peek on the Snoe Beauty Davao Launch.

Here is my beauty loot from the event.  I can't wait to try all these out and share to you my thoughts on these beauty products. Thank you Snoe Beauty!

So what are you waiting for?

Check out your nearest Snoe Beauty branch and let me know what beauty finds you have in your haul! For Davaoeñas, don't hesitate their Abreeza Ayala Mall Branch, 2/F right in front of Watsons.

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SM Department Store and Watsons HAUL!

Are you an impulsive shopper?

SM Sales always drive my crazy! And this haul is definitely a testament to that!

Sale, for me, is my best excuse to purchase a lot of things which makes me really broke. Although I always set myself in a "No Makeup Shopping" period, I end up buying stuff due to the fact that I have a motto that I can never change, that whenever I find something cheap and on sale, I'd definitely get it! Now, that I have to change about myself!

So here are the things I got from SM Department Store & Watsons during their 3 Day Sale:

Watsons Side Sealed Facial Puffs - Php 99.00 (Buy1Take 1)
Marionnaud Angled N32 Blush Brush - Php 169.75 (Less 20%)
Marionnaud Facial Massager - Php 99.00 (Less 20%)
Marionnaud Eyelash Refills - Php 23.00 - (Less 20%)
St. Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Scrub - Php 189.75 (Less 20%)
Beauty Buffet Facial Masks - Php 44.00 (Buy2Take 1)
Garnier Light Complete Multi Action Whitening Cream - Php 15.00 (Less 20%)
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50 - Php 509.75 (Less 20%)
Maybelline Baby Lips SPF 20 Lip Blam in Antioxidant Berry - Php 79.00 (Less 20%)
In2it Waterproof Eyebrow Color - Php 299.00 (Less 20%)
E.l.f. Eyelid Primer in Sheer - Php 129.75 (Less 20%)
Fanny Serrano Two Way Cake in Organza - Php 399.00 (Less 20%)
Maybelline Shine Free All In One in Honey - Php 159.00 (Less 20%)
Nichido Mineral Spot Concealer Pencil in Beige - Php 138.00 (Less 20%)
From HBC: San San Eyebrow Pencil in 03 - Php 55.00
Ever Bilena 3D Compact Dark Baked Fusion - Php 100.00 (Less 20%)
St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer - Php 239.00 (Less 20%)
FREE Makeup Kit (For Purchase Php 1,500 Above)

Now let me ask you again, Are you an impulsive shopper? Well, if I were to answer this question, I would say, that I may be impulsive sometimes, but I sure am a happy shopper.

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QUICK HAUL!

Another "Quick Haul!" I made for you my dearest viewers! Enjoy!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
Chinatown Buys from "Tomliz Butingtings"

Strechable Gold Bracelets Php - 30+

Cross Gold Bracelet - Php 40+

Skull Gold Bracelet - Php 20+

Donut Bun - Php 20+

Hair Velcro Pads

Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner from Healthy Options - Php 79.00

Body Recipe Cucumber Eye Cream - Php 112.00

LA Colors Dual Liner & Shadow with Sharpener

Face Washing Brush from Saizen (Daiso) - Php 88.00

Garnier BB Eye Roll On - Php 229.00 (Buy 1 Take 1)

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April 2013 Collective Haul and Favorites!

Finally my April 2013 Collective Haul and Favorites videos!

I know this blog post is extremely overdue and I just had an unannounced hiatus in terms of my blog posts. Nevertheless, I hope my apology is accepted (pretty please?), and let's now talk about my haul and favorites for the month of April!

April Collective Haul

Products Mentioned:

Beauty Buffet Face Mask - Php 44.00 each

Glam Works Charcoal Nose Pore Strips - Php 99.00

Watsons Smiley Baby Fresh Baby Wipes - Php 99.00

St. Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Scrub - Php 66.00

San San Eyeliner Pen in Brown & Black - Php 85.00 (Buy 1 Take 1 Promo)

Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask (Healthy Options) - Php 329.00

The Face Shop Nail Color YL702 & GR605 - Php 95 each

Fashion 21 Perfect Stick in Beige - around Php 175++

Human Heart Nature Sunflower Beauty Oil - Php 129.75

Watson Mini Wet Wipes - Php 19.00 (Buy 1 Take 1 Promo)

April Favorites

Products Mentioned:

Fanny Serrano Two Way Cake in Organza - Php 399.00
Ben Nye Banana Luxury Powder (Repackaged) - Php 230.00
San San Concealer in Natural - Php 105.00
Bare Naturals Mineral All Over Glow in Precious
Bare Naturals Mineral Blush in French Kiss
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Landmark Brush - Php 140.00
E.l.f. Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder - Php 249.75
San San Eyebrow Pencil in 03 - Php 55.00
San San Waterproof Eyeliner in Black & Brown - Php 85.00

Allue Glam Rock Hair Color Mascara in Gold - Php 50++

Prestige Lipliner in Natural
Maybelline Colorsensational Lipstick in 720 Pearly Pink
Ever Bilena Matte Lipsticks in Off Beat Pink in Scarlet - Php 155.00++
Wet N Wild Megalast Lipstick in Spiked With Rum
Wet N Wild Megalast Nail Color in Candylicious Pink Bonbon
The Face Shop in YL702 & GR506 - Php 95.00 each
Caronia Nail Polish Remover - Php 16.00
Oriental Princess Society Story of Happiness in Icy Cool - 150THB
Watsons Smiley Baby Fresh Baby Wipes - Php 99.00
Glam Works Nose Pore Strips in Charcoal - Php 99.00
Baies Sucrees Sweet Berries Creme Mains Hand Cream
Vaseline Healthy White SPF 24 Body Lotion - Php 250.00++
Forever 21 Sunglasses / Sunnies - Php 330.00++
Thai Tamarind Candy in Regular & Super Sour - 39THB

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Watch out for more monthly hauls and favorites on my channel soon!

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BANGKOK HAUL!

I went on a weekend getaway in Bangkok last March and I was able to do a little bit of a shopping spree, utilizing how little time we had for such during our stay.

I really loved all of the things I got from Bangkok, and what better way to show you the stuff I got by making a Haul Video!

If only I had the luxury of time during our stay, I could have bought more! Nevertheless, this made me a lot more determined to go back to this city that is literally a shopping haven! I am very much looking forward to go back and dedicate the whole trip for shopping! I have my fingers crossed for that!

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Fashion Haul: Forever 21 & Zanotti

First ever Fashion Haul Video!

Shopping is a girl's bestfriend. Nevertheless, to me it is not only my bestfriend... but my instant source of happiness! 

To be honest, I am actually a self-confessed bargain hunter slash thrift shopper slash misscorypotts a.k.a. kuripot! However, much has changed since Forever 21 invaded Davao City. Yes, I still became the thrift shopper that I am, but I eventually end up buying good thrift finds in large quantities! And that makes me spend a lot, hence, I end up having loads of debt on my credit card that I require myself to pay for since I find it very "ulaw" or humiliating to just let my mother pay my retail therapy on my credit card (hey I'm still responsible for my actions!) and eventually I end up getting broke.

My cure to this shopping virus is for me to not visit Forever 21 after buying loads of stuff, 'cause if I do I'll end up broke-r in a heartbeat! Nevertheless, I still control myself since buying too much clothing stocks up brand new and unused pieces on my closet that I end up using mostly for photo shoots only.

Now, whenever I go window shopping, I contemplate really well and identify if it is a need? or a want? Whether it is a need or a want sometimes I still end up getting it if it is on double markdown slash from the actual price!

Nevertheless, at the end of the day, I may be broke, but I am definitely a happy kid ;)

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Xoxo, Karla <3

Haul: Skincare, Makeup, Hygiene Essentials

Another haul video for you guys! This is by far my Third haul video on YouTube. Aside from the fact that haul videos are surprisingly the ones with most views in my channel, it has been difficult for me for the past few days to beat the impulse and spending since I have been strolling in the malls most of the time, yes, I'm such a wanderer.

Nevertheless, most of the products I got were needs than wants which I think is very reasonable (I just had to say that).

Skin care has been one of the things that I have been busy researching on the past few days. Watching skin care videos, reading blogs and learning about the right and wrong ingredients in a product. I decided to finally go organic. I realized that I have been using a lot of skin care products in the market, looking for the perfect product that would cure my problem areas, but then again, I am missing out on caring on my skin. I realized I've applied tons of chemicals on my skin, and it is the right time to make it rest by using organic products which are almost a 100% Natural.

I have already started purchasing some organic products, and I have featured those in this haul video. Still, I have yet to purchase more natural products such as natural oils, but I have yet to rest my credit card for it has been overused for the past week (not to mention my huge Forever 21 Haul) for I have not been thrifty for the past few days.

I would definitely be purchasing more soon and I'm currently eyeing on Argan Oil & Rosehip Oil which are said to be really good on the skin for so many purposes and results to follow.

Products Mentioned:

All Organics Lemongrass Facial Toner

Aromacology Sensi Tea Tree Oil

Human Heart Nature Purifying Facial Scrub

Dove Conditioner

Dove Ultimate White Deodorant

Asian Secrets Lulur Indonesian Body Scrub

Smile Atomizers (Pink, White, Blue, Violet)

Kokuryu Summer Cake in Orange Blush

Kokuryu Super Summer Cake in Orange Blush

Kokuryu Summer Cake in Orange Blush

Unbranded False Eyelashes in 015

Exte Eye 2 pair Eyelashes

Hair Ties

San San Nail Polish in Blue Sapphire

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Xoxo, Karla

Mini Haul

Thumbs up to my second haul on YouTube! :)

These are the products that I picked up recently after my previous haul. I have been abusing my credit card again and again, nevertheless, it's never to early for a haul, right? Well, I have been eyeing on these products I purchased anyway, and maybe it's about time for me to try these out!

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Products Mentioned:

Forever 21 Large Hair Brush

Love & Beauty by Forever 21 5 piece Brush Set

Ever Bilena Duo Sharpener

Nichido Kohl Mineral Pencil 

HengFang Liquid Eyeliner

Etude House Eyebrow Razor

San San Matte Liquid Foundation in 02

Suesh Brush Guards

Excel Paris Lip Cream 501, 503, 05, 08, 09

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Filmed with: Canon EOS 650d

Edited with: Sony Vegas Pro 11

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Xoxo, Karla

The Outtakes

BLOOPERS!

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Tutorial soon ;)

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Xoxo, Karla

Collective Haul

Here goes my first ever video on my YouTube Channel!

Filmed with: Canon EOS 650d
Edited with: Sony Vegas Pro 11

Products Mentioned:
4U2 DreamGirl Love Pink Faith BB Cream in Universal Color
Pinkies Collection (Pinkie Swear) Sparkle Liptstick in SLP-01
Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Shine-Free Foundation (Refill)
SanSan Concealer in Natural
Watsons Facial Oil Blotting Paper in Natural Lavender
Watsons Cleansing Facial Wipes
Dariya Velcro Pads (Pink)
Tony Moly Baby Doll BB Makeup Base in Violet
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste
Colgate Travel Toothbrush
Vaseline Total Moisture Aloe Fresh 24hr Nourishing Lotion
Amir Argan Oil Moisturizer
Amir Argan Oil Shampoo
Glade Sport Floral Perfection (Refill)
Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Smitten
Excel Paris Lip Cream in 506, 510 & 512
Casio Illuminator Vintage Collection in Gold
Canon EOS 650D 18-55mm Kit

Ever since I started having interest in makeup and in watching beauty videos, tutorials, reviews, hauls etc., I have always wanted to have my very own YouTube Channel. I was really hesitant at first since it is not that easy to film videos exposed on public in a social network, it just boils down to two results,  one could be famous from posting videos, but the downside is, it could also be an embarrassment if the video is not entertaining to the audience. 


Nevertheless, I took the risk and didn't mind all the negative thoughts running on my mind and finally set up my channel!

I used to love to my previous "baby", my Nikon D3000. The sad part is that it doesn't have movie recording which is the main reason why I wasn't able to start making my channel before.

I actually used to have poor marketing skills in selling my secondhand gadgets just because I'm not that patient in answering all of the queries of all my potential buyers that in the end, none of them buys it.

Fortunately, I woke up one day and decided to finally be active in selling my DSLR. And guess what, I sold my almost 3 year old camera!!! I was so happy since this would mean I would be able to purchase a DSLR with Full HD Movie Recording.

And finally, I did and got my new "baby" - Canon EOS 650d!

I cannot even put in words how happy I am that finally, I can film! I'm still ambivalent if I really should do this at times though, but I finally going for it! I never knew this time would come :)

All thanks to my family for the love and support!
And to my ever supportive friends who never stop believing in me!
You know who you are ;)

Check out my YouTube Channel for more videos to come!
http://www.youtube.com/user/makeupbykarlamisa



Xoxo, Karla