Anyway, I first heard about this el cheapo cosmetic line from blogs, both local and abroad. So when I found out that they had a stall at SM Makati, I went there and tried some of their best sellers and then the addiction began. luls.

Here are the E.L.F products I currently have:

Shielding Hydro Tint Moisturizer (SPF 15)

Anti-aging formula combats premature aging and protects against sun damage while leaving skin radiant and lightly hydrated.

Tone Correcting Concealer

Cover-up those unwanted blemishes, circles, and spots! Multi-tonal silicon treatment masks skin tone imperfections and redness, leaving skin with a healthy glow.

Clarifying Face Powder

Create a flawless finish with the silky powder that blends evenly into skin. Treat and prevent skin imperfections with key active ingredients formulated for problematic skin. Proven skin clarifiers absorb oil on contact to create a beautiful matte finish.

Another thing I love about ELF is their prices. Most of their products are sold for only P129.75  each. Their mineral make-up line is a bit expensive but still cheap if you compare it to Maybelline’s mineral makeup line. A good price for a girl who’d rather spend on food than makeup, don’t you think?

I buy my stash at ELF’s stall in SM Makati’s Beauty Bar. Head to their website for a complete list of where you can buy ELF cosmetics.

Neutrogena Wave is a nifty little gadget that cleans the face thoroughly, removing deep seated dirt, oil, and makeup (not that I wear make-up, I’m too lazy). The package contains the gadget, 2 packs of cleanser pads (14 in all), and a double A battery. At P575 I balked at buying the product, thinking I could spend the gc on something I could enjoy, like a buffet or a handful of chocolate bars. Then again I wanted something tangible to mark the first time I landed in the top ten list at the office so I handed over my gc, my sm advantage card and hoped it was worth it.

To use you need only to plug the battery in and place the cleansing pad on the wave’s head, switch it on, and let it vibrate away. The paranoid in me imagined myself being electrocuted despite the package’s assurance that it’s waterproof so it took a few seconds before I felt comfortable rubbing it all over my face. Hehehe.

5 minutes later I emerged out of the bathroom feeling like I just had a facial. My skin indeed felt so smooth and the pores (oh the pores) looked smaller. The vibrating action felt soothing, just like a facial massage and though I’m not sure yet if it will clash with the tretinoin I got from the doc’s office, I am one happy user. And yes, I’m thinking of getting my sisters a Neutrogena Wave too.

Neutrogena Wave is available in all Watson Stores at P575. Refill packs (with 30 pads) are sold at P400.