Still BeautywithGeline

In the midst of challenges and responsibilities, we sometimes lose our true selves in the process. I know that I did. The Geline who always takes care of herself, in tune with what makes her truly happy; the ambitious, driven Geline. 

If we've been friends here on FB from years back, you know that aside from being the sunny, quirky, optimistic Geline who's obsessed with business and personality development, I also have a knack for beauty. I love all things beautiful and I strive to have it in myself, in my life.

I am a self-confessed makeup junkie despite the opposition from some people believing that 'natural is beauty'; i have a counter for that--- natural is beauty but makeup is glam! Haha! 

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That ridiculous dedication has led to beauty blogging, advising people about their concerns pertaining to beauty and skin care, being invited to events, receiving free stuff from companies, and getting paid! Sadly, I lost track of that side of me recently because of some circumstances.

In the end, I realized that denying your happiness is denying yourself. That's the worst thing that could happen to a person because it's going to eat you up inside. Your zeal for life fades away eventually and you'll feel monotonous in your daily living.

So do yourself a favor... whatever life throws at you, staying true to yourself should still be a priority. I know that being a mom can be time and energy zappers, but it can be done. I know that being a bread winner can consume yourself, but it can be done.

Diamonds are created out of intense heat and pressure, not from an easy-breezy process. So go ahead and shine bright like a diamond! 🤗

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[Photo above] Me being true to myself now despite the swarm of setbacks. See what I mean? :)

Mayonnaise Hair Treatment

Straightening and coloring simultaneously tortures our hair, like a lot. I made this mistake and has been left with dry hair for years. *crying* I've tried salon treatments to revive my brittle hair and they were okay but it's not budget friendly. *crying again* That's when I started to look for cheaper alternatives and the more natural, the better.

In this age when spas and expensive treatments rule the hair care industry, mayonnaise hair treatment is not only inexpensive but natural and safe too. Mayonnaise contains oils, eggs and other ingredients that nourish the hair. If your goal is softer, shinier, smoother feeling hair then mayonnaise might be a good match for you. Besides, Cameron Diaz swears by this.

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How to make a Mayonnaise Hair Treatment:

1. Choose a regular, full-fat mayonnaise because it has all the ingredients that nourish your hair and make it soft plus silky. Avoid mayonnaise that contain extra flavoring of herbs and spices because it may do more harm than good to your hair. If you can, go for an all-natural, organic mayonnaise because this type typically contains olive oil. It's available in any grocery store.

2. Use approximately 1/2 cup of mayo, more or less depending on the length of your hair. Don't use more than needed because it might be difficult to wash it all out. Apply mayonnaise to freshly cleansed, damp hair as you would with any conditioner. Focus on the ends since it's the oldest part of the hair. Avoid the roots if you have thin or fine hair (like myself). You may want to use a wide-tooth comb to evenly distribute the mayo onto your hair. 

3. Let the mayo sit from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on how much conditioning your hair needs or how much time that you have. I like to leave it overnight and wash it the following morning. Use a shower cap or any plastic bag to cover your hair; this will trap your body heat against your head and help the mayonnaise to get its work done of deep conditioning your hair.  

4. Remove the cover and rinse your hair with warm water and a gentle shampoo (I use a baby shampoo). If you feel that there's still some residue, you can cleanse again. Your hair should feel soft, not oily. 

5. You can do this once a week or once a month. It all depends, again, on how much deep conditioning your hair needs. 

No matter how healthy your hair is, we all need some timely caring and pampering for it. 

Have you tried this Mayonnaise Hair Treatment? How is it for you? 

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How To Be Organized...When You're Not

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I struggled with disorganization growing up and when I was finally a bit matured, I felt tired of it. I had appointments that I forgot, tasks undone and I was all over the place. It was embarrassing! So, one day, I hopped on the computer and researched about how to be organized. Ahhhhhhh the wonders of the Internet! Little by little, I incorporated tips that I found fit for my lifestyle and now I'm sharing them with you.

Have a planner. A planner is especially useful if you have a lot of appointments and your days are varied that you have trouble keeping track of your schedule. I started making use of a planner about two years ago and it was one of the best decisions I've made. Whenever an appointment has been set, I immediately write it on my planner. Yes, I bring it around with me. It has saved me from disappointed family and friends because I forgot to show up in their invitations, added some money in my stash for doing something, made me feel in control of what's going on in my life etc. It's every mom, dad, professional, student, business owner's best friend!

My 2016 Planner. Bought from National Bookstore for 250php

It's simple. It also has an extra page to write notes on.

A little side note, I have been gifting myself with a planner every Christmas since I started using it. :)

Make a To Do list. To Do lists are writing down little things that you need to do during the day. It could be things like laundry, take the dogs out for a walk, cook Adobo for dinner. Try to keep the items small in number to avoid overwhelming yourself. Make one or two items as things that you must absolutely do that day, and pursue those tasks relentlessly until you get them done. Once you finish doing an item, cross it off your list and watch yourself feel proud of accomplishing something. 

Setting a time frame. Having this is a good way to keep you from procrastination. Organized people don't waste time, they recognize that keeping things organized goes hand in hand with staying productive. 

Keep a notepad with you. ALL. THE. TIME. I always carry with me a notepad where I can jot down all my 'cluttered' ideas on something, especially those that I'm working on. I say 'cluttered' because I don't sift them through, I just immediately write them down as I get them. When I'm not busy that day, I whip out my notepad and analyze those ideas. This is especially helpful for someone whose career is on the creative industry. 

Have a home for everything. It's easy to get lost if you don't have a home. Have organizers that you can purchase pretty much from any department store. You can have bins for your accessories, medicines, undergarments etc. 

Label...label...label... In connection to having a home for everything, label them! It'll save you the time and hassle trying to figure out all the bins because you don't know which ones are for the toys,shoes or socks. 

Declutter regularly. Practice the habit of putting stuff back to its proper place after using them. Find time each week or month to organize. Personally, I assess as to whether there's a need for me to declutter that week or not; if it's the latter, I can usually get away with a monthly decluttering. Find what works for you.

Delegate responsibilities. I hate to break it to you but we can't just do everything on our own. Well, it is heroic and astonishing if we could but we can't. A really organized life is not overfilled with responsibilities, meetings and deadlines. Learn to trust people with critical tasks in all areas of your life. Make sure that the person you appoint to do the task has all the necessary tools to do it. 

Combine similar activities. Make all your phone calls at one time. Do all your errands at the same day. Pay all your bills at the same time. Do all shopping at one trip. Saves you time and energy!

Discipline. All the tips mentioned above are nothing without discipline. When you designate a task, follow through with it. Self-discipline does not mean being harsh toward yourself , or having a limited, restrictive lifestyle. It means self control---which is a sign of inner strength because you're able to control your actions, your reactions and yourself. 

Start flexing your decision muscles with little things, and you'll soon find yourself more confident about taking action on stuff around your home, your school, your office, your business.

Do you have other tips on how to be organized? Please comment those below, I'd love to know more.

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REVIEW: Naturacentials Deep Cleansing & Whitening Bar

If there's one soap that I religiously use it's the Naturacentials Deep Cleansing & Whitening Bar; I've used this for a year now and that alone would tell you how its performance is for me.

So do I need to write a review? My intro is already a strong statement.  Haha! :)

Kidding aside, of course I will write this review because I want my lovely readers to know more about why I got hooked with this soap.

Naturacentials Deep Cleansing & Whitening Bar is a product of Alliance in Motion Global or more commonly known as "Aim Global"--- one of the top Multi-Level Marketing companies in the Philippines.

CLAIMS:

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PACKAGING:

The bar soap is enveloped with a thin white paper and placed inside a box. 

SCENT:

None 

SIZE: 

4.76 OZ

PRICE:

170php (Selling Price)

WHERE I BOUGHT: 

Business Center Office Iloilo but you can buy from any distributor in your area. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

I use this for both my face and body since it's an all-natural ingredients soap. Apply as you would of any soap.

The black side is the Bamboo Charcoal; the orange side is the Lumin8 Derma Complex

WHAT I LIKE:

• Honestly, I got hooked because of the cooling effect of this soap. It has Peppermint as an active ingredient and it just makes my bathing experience awesome (given the usual hot & humid temperature in the Philippines)! 
• All-natural ingredients; it's nice to shy away from exposing my body to chemicals.
• I don't see any sign of skin ageing. 
• I don't sweat as much since using this soap, not unless I do a rigorous physical activity. 
• One bar soap lasts me more than a month of usage. 
• It's more affordable compared to soaps from other MLM companies in the Philippines.

WHAT I DON'T LIKE:

• I actually don't consider this as something that I don't like but I'm not sure if I also like it, does that makes sense? Well, here it is. I don't see a noticeable whitening to my already fair skin. Now with this, my honest opinion is that, this product gives a remarkable result when it comes to whitening if you're not fair-skinned prior to using the soap. 

MY RATING: 9/10

DISCLAIMER: 

I am an Alliance In Motion Global distributor but the opinions expressed in this review are all honest-to-goodness. One of the reasons that I joined this company is because I was able to try this soap and I instantly fell in love with it! 

Have you tried the Naturacentials Deep Cleansing & Whitening Bar? 

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Discard Your Prejudices On Thrift Shopping

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Before I had my very first thrift shopping experience, I thought that it was ridiculous to even do it! My speculation was it's for those who can't afford buying decent items in 'normal' stores--- yeah! The regal Leo woman. Try to Google the characteristics of people born under the astrology sign of Leo so you'll understand. Haha! :) Anyway, we're not rich (yet, Law of Attraction people) but we can somehow afford stuff to live comfortably for the most part, so thrift shopping did not really appeal to me at first. However, I got aunts and friends who thrift shop and they always get superb items and brands that I only know of ( well, dream about) but couldn't really get my hands on!

In a certain amount of time, I decided to join the bandwagon.

My first experience with thrift shopping wasn't awesome as I would have wanted it to be because the place was kind of nasty; but then again, stereotyping is not nice. With years of thrift shopping experience already, I can say that there are also stores that are pleasant. Explore your neighborhood. I'm sure that you'll find a place or two that you'll like.

And that musky, thrift clothes smell? Do not spend much time in a thrift store if you have an allergic reaction to smells or you just can't stand it. I suggest going to the shop well-armed; have a list of what you want to buy and immediately go to that section once you arrive. Also, it's a great way to save time if you're one of those busy bees. 

Further more, thrift shopping is for EVERYONE! Normally, it's for people who can't afford much and for those who are in a tight budget (I got hooked with thrift shopping especially after becoming a mom, you know.. we got milk and diapers to prioritize) but hey, even the rich (at least here in the Philippines) are also venturing into this astonishing world! There are Filipino celebrities that buy clothes from thrift stores; one of which is Chynna Ortaleza and she revealed in one of her interviews that she and some of her celebrity friends turn to thrift stores whenever they have roles in TV shows or movies that require them to look classy and sosyal . According to her, they buy their furs and unique jackets, blazers, dresses at thrift shops.

I personally gave up my prejudices of thrift shopping because the benefits I got outweighed the fails. I can now have "new", at least on my closet, and several branded clothes with my 200php as opposed to buying brand new in 'normal' shops.  

Do you thrift shop? 

What were your prejudices before starting to thrift shop?  

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REVIEW: Celeteque Matte Moisturizer

Most Filipino women have oily skin and the humid temperature in the Philippines doesn't help at all! Being one of these women, I am always on the hunt for a face product that could lessen the sebum produced by my skin.

I found this Celeteque Dermoscience Matte Moisturizer at a Watson's branch in SM City Iloilo mall last year, however, I only used the product a couple of months ago.

We need to use a moisturizer to keep the moisture in the skin; which helps in making the skin healthy. Facial moisturizers can enhance the functioning of the stratum corneum, the uppermost layer of the skin. The stratum corneum is made up of fat, oil, and skin cells that help keep moisture in the skin. Once it's dry, brittle, or cracked, you've lost your shield and the skin is vulnerable to exposure from the outside and water evaporates from the dermis. You can get fissures on the skin, and infections can easily occur. 

ACCORDING TO THE PACKAGING:

PACKAGING:

The moisturizer is contained in a plastic tube. Convenient.

CLAIMS:

SPF 30 

UVA/UVB Protection

Dermatologist-tested

Non-Comedogenic (oil-free)

Hypo-allergenic

SCENT:

Subtle baby powdery scent.

SIZE:

50 ml 

PRICE:

279php, if I remember it right. 

WHERE I BOUGHT:

Watsons

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

Usual application of any facial moisturizer. 

Manufacturing & Expiration Dates

Thick consistency

WHAT I LIKE:

• It's non-comedogenic meaning it's oil-free.
• It has UVA/UVB protection (sun protection).
• No weird or strong scent.
• The price is okay.
• It has a manufacturing and expiration date at the packaging. 
• A little goes a long way. 

WHAT I DON'T LIKE:

• I picked this item up as soon as I saw the word "matte"; by this word, I'm expecting it to lessen the sebum production on my face but so far I didn't notice any difference. However, this is great for people who are looking for a moisturizer that's oil-free and doesn't rip your wallet. 

MY RATING: 7/10 

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REVIEW: Glysolid Glycerin Cream

The feet are the most used and abused part of our body so they actually need some TLC. Recently, I noticed that the heels of my feet were cracking... eeeekkk!!! If you slide silk on it, I'm sure it'll get stuck. Not sexy! That's when I knew that I've been neglecting my feet. 

A few weeks ago, I was cleaning some parts of our house and I found a couple of tubs of Glysolid Glycerin cream from Saudi Arabia (my uncle works there and he always gives us this). Hmmmmm... why not try this? I thought to myself. 

Glycerin is a humectant which means it keeps stuff moist. If you use this, it quickly restores softness, smoothness and elasticity of the skin. The active ingredients in Glysolid are Glycerin (skin softener) and Allantoin (stimulates skin cell regeneration and the healing of small injuries, scrapes and minor burns). 

ACCORDING TO THE PACKAGING:

Glysolid is the advanced European formula that helps to smooth, soften and protect rough, chapped and extra dry skin on the hands, feet and entire body. With Allantoin and a high Glycerine content, this proven skin care cream greatly improves the look and feel of the dry skin in just one application. Non-greasy, Glysolid penetrates the skin in seconds and works for hours.

PACKAGING:

The cream is contained in a tin can which is easily deformed. Nothing special with its packaging. 

INGREDIENTS:

Aqua, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Decyl Oleate, Ceteareth-12, Allantoin, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Silica, Parfum ( Coumarin, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Isoeugenol) 2-Bromo-2 Nitropropane-1, 3 Diol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

SCENT:

The smell is like that of a baby powder. 

SIZES:

80 ml

110 ml

125 ml

250 ml

PRICE: 

I don't know since our supply is just given by my uncle but I did a bit of research and turns out that it's priced at around 250php online for the 110 ml. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

Apply a thin film on the dry skin sparingly. I also cover this up with socks overnight and I wake up with baby-smooth feet. 

WHAT I LIKE:

• Glycerin in Glysolid is vegetable-based. 
• It's cheap when bought in Middle East countries.
• Instantly softens the skin.
• Healed my cracked heels and is also good for removal of calluses.
• Mild scent.
• Non- greasy.
• A little product goes a long way.
• There's a manufacturing and an expiry date. 

WHAT I DON'T LIKE:

• A bit messy to apply.
• Unhygienic due to scooping out of the product from the tin can using your hands if you don't have a spatula or scoop.
• Can be a bit sticky if you put too much.
• Cannot be found easily in the market.

MY RATING: 9/10

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