ANNE WNDR HAULS: SINGAPORE AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS!

It's not exactly a secret that a lot of people are obsessing over online shopping. I must admit, I belong to those "a lot of people".  I mean, how can we not love shopping online? It's the definition of convenience and most of the time, it's a lot cheaper.

This is not my first time to try it out but it's definitely my first time to shop makeup products online. And this time, I chose to try out makeups that look exactly like the real ones. I don't know if I can call them dupes but most people just call them Singapore Authentic Makeup Products. They are waaay cheaper than the actual ones. Buying them will be like getting 70% discount or more. So it's not a surprise that people are hooked!

I follow a few online stores on Instagram and I came across to this store called MakeupHolics or something. Below are the products that I got for a discounted price. They are the "Beginner's Set" and they only cost P900 + sf of P99.

It's just really sad that I wasn't able to choose the shade of this foundation. I used it once and it's really creamy which is perfect for contouring but a no-no for those who are oily-skinned like me. They kinda leaves your face greasy.

This dipbrow pomade is the main reason I ordered online. I've been wanting to get my hands on the ABH dipbrow pomade so when I learned that there's this one from Singapore, I was psyched.

I really like this product because there's the consistency that I am looking for and the shade is just right. Not too dark. The only downside for pomades is that they tend to harden which is a deal breaker so what I do is I put a small drop of sunflower oil and to be honest, it works absolutely great with it. I don't have an elixr so I just use the only beauty oil that I own.  

It comes with a spoolie brush but I kinda lost it. It's actually the perfect brush because it's thin and just the right size.

The logo of ABH kinda faded away and I'm guessing this does not happen to the real one.

These are my first-ever lip creams and I am just so in love with the shades. I actually bought the ABH from a store in a mall and the rest are from online. And dang, the smell of these lip creams are incredible. They smell like chocolate. I am addicted to their smell. 

My most favourite is the ABH. It's in the shade Crush and it's the perfect medium pink lip cream. It looks like a blushing pink but when you apply it, it looks like a combination of pink and plum. It gets darker actually.

The next one is the Nyx Lingerie in the shade Exotic. I love it too. When I ordered it, I kinda thought that it's a bit paler kind of a nude but it's not. It's actually a bit brownish with a combination of plum too. Just a tiny hint of plum and it's gorgeous on my lips especially than I'm a little bit of tan-skinned person so it fits perfectly.

The other lip cream is the L.A Girl Matte in the shade 02. This one for me is way more on the darker side. I wasn't able to pick the shade. This shade is the default shade in the set so I have to deal with it. It's not really disappointing because I love it too. It has a a tiny bit of a similarity to the Nyx' Exotic shade but a tad more darker. It's almost like it's plum for me but most people would say it looks like a brown shade.

This one came as a surprise for me. I've been hearing about this Kissproof product. It's a like a crayon kind of a lipstick. It's in the shade 12 and it's totally plum to violet kind of shade. When I got it I really thought it was broken or something because I tried to use it like a regular lipstick where I twist the end part to see how long it is and it didn't work. I later learned from the merchant that like a pencil, I have to use this giant sharpener which I didn't get with it. Sucks, 

I have nothing bad to say to these lip creams because they're gorgeous and they don't fade away easily which is harder when you try to remove them especially with water. 

This paddle brush is perfect for concealing your under eye and for contouring because of how small it is. It's actually my first time to use this because I'm not really crazy about these paddle brushes and it just came with the set. For this one, it glides smoothly on my face. The bristles are soft and it's so easy to wash.

But if anyone asks me if I prefer this to the regular brush and beauty blender, I'd say I'll stick the old fashion brush and sponge because I'm just really not used to using this.

I have nothing against products like these that totally copies the real ones because let's be honest, the real version of these ones are just so expensive and buying these version is like the practical way. But we just really have to be extremely cautious with these products since they are just copies (lol.) and we really don't know what is in them and they could really harm our skin bigtime especially for the sensitive ones like me. 

I still suggest that you guys buy the real ones or if they are too expensive for your budget, try looking for the dupes. Remember, it doesn't matter what brand of makeup you use, what matters is that you know how to do makeup.

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ANNE WNDR EATS: LEANN'S TEA HOUSE

"Food tastes better when you eat with your friends."

I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one that craves for Korean food every now and then. But the thing is, going Korean doesn't always scream "cheap". That's why it was a great relief to finally find affordable restaurants around the Metro that doesn't dig holes in our pockets.

It was actually the first time I've seen my best friend again after we graduated from college and that was like, months ago. We're not like the other Bffs that splurge too much on food or travel. We rarely go out to eat and shop and whenever we do, we really make sure that we spend our money wisely. So, yes, you can call us buzzkills or "kuripot" but that's just us and besides, we spent our first salary here. Well, not all of it, of course.

Leann's Tea House is not your mainstream Korean restaurant. When I first saw it on a food website, I thought it was a typical Chinese tea house. It doesn't really sound Korean to me and it didn't entice me on the first glance either. We were actually considering a place where we can just hangout and chitchat, and she was really persistent to find a place where there's milkshake.  I had quite a few restaurants that I was considering apart from it but what made me wanna push the idea of dining here was the good reviews. It's not just about looking for an artsy or instagram-worthy or a popular kind of a restaurant, I'm pretty focused on the taste of the food, the services and if the prices are reasonable. Compared to the other restaurants that it was in competition with, it really captured a lot of customers because as far as I can remember, I didn't read any bad reviews about it.

We had a little hard time searching for it in the city because it's not a restaurant that stands out too much. It's actually like a hidden treasure that you really have to look closely in order to find it. It was kind of a turnoff for me when we reached it because there is not much parking space available even though they said that they have a private parking. I know that I only got to park my car that time because we went there before lunch time. And there was only one space available. 

The facade is too small that's why I believe they have small parking space. Going inside, it's a small space too, there's a group table in the corner, almost too close to the stairs which is not good and there wasn't any staff that welcomed us. We actually thought we weren't in the right place because we didn't see much tables and we actually had to call out to someone to help us out. Apparently, there's a much bigger room upstairs which houses more tables. The stairs is too steep for me. 

When we came upstairs, there was like few people, actually just a small group. So, we were able to choose a good spot. We actually didn't expect it to be almost empty because I saw on the website that we have to make a reservation because it's always packed. It wasn't a bad thing actually. We preferred it more to be almost empty. 

The place is nice. It's cozy and it feels like home. I can't explain why but it sure does. The waiter was accommodating and nice. My best friend and I were quite loud during that time, we were laughing like crazy, you know,  typical best friends catching up and not once did he make us stop or showed a sign of annoyance. Plus, after the group ate, we were alone. So, yay!

There's not much food to choose from but that's alright because it made it easy for us to pick. If there were many choices, we would probably take too long deciding.

We ordered the foods that are recommended by the people that dined there before. They had a few appetizers. There was a small serving of mashed potato, kimchi, chili covered lettuces and Toge(Bean Sprout).

Tonkatsu Kimbap - P250.00

This is my favourite. Its the Tonkatsu Kimbap. I read that it was amazing that was why we ordered it and I am really obsessed with Tonkatsu. It tasted good although I really wanted to taste more Katsu. This only cost P250 and it's more than enough for two people. It could probably be good for three people or depending on how much you guys eat.

Bulgogi Kimbap - P170.00

This one tastes so good. Another favourite. It's the Bulgogi Kimbap and it only cost P170 and again, it's more than enough for two people but with us, we need more. I could eat this all day. I was just disappointed that only two rolls had the fruit. Sad but still yummy.

We also had the Spicy Chicken which cost P210. Not really worth ordering, It tasted so ordinary. I'm sure it tasted like tocino with sesame seeds. For drinks, I had Acapulco Breeze which cost P140 and Catalina Sunrise for her which cost P110. The Acapulco tasted so much like a banana shake. It's actually a combination of mango, banana and vanilla. I vaguely tasted the mango. My best friend definitely got obsessed with Catalina, it's a combination of strawberry, banana and mango. She said it tasted more like strawberry shake which in my opinion, is better.

Would I recommend this place? Yes, I would. In terms of price, it's perfect. We only spent like P800 all in all which I believe is a great deal already. The food may not be too perfect but it's worth the price and I definitely enjoyed it. The place is great for those who just wanna chill and talk but make sure to arrive at lunch time coz at around 5:30ish, it gets busy. I'll most probably go back here with my family next time.

Address:

105-R Mother Ignacia Corner Sct. Madrinan Street, 

South Triangle, Tomas Morato, 

Quezon City 1100

ANNE WNDRS BEAUTY: TAIWAN FALSIES AND CATRICE BAKED EYESHADOW

I have been currently obsessing over falsies and if I could just wear them everyday, I would but unfortunately, they will take too much time putting on and that's just a no-no. So recently, I was able to visit a famous place where everything is cheaper or so we call, Divisoria. I have seen this local Youtuber and she recommended these falsies so I just had to get my hands on 'em. Plus, they are so cheap I wanted to buy tons. The place is just heaven for those makeup junkies on a budget but of course, you gotta still weigh in the options and risks that may come with it since, I believe, not all the products are authentic. I would say I would definitely consider buying some makeup tools there though.

These falsies are from Taiwan and there are 10 pairs per box for only Php 70. Cheap, right? This kind is the cheapest of them all. I was thinking of buying more but then I thought I should try them out first before jumping into a huge decision that I might regret after. Anyway, I tried them on and they're super lightweight and they look so natural on my eyes that I didn't look like I was wearing them which is perfect for, probably, every other day use where we don't wanna look too dolled up or some no makeup-makeup look. Plus, they also feel so natural because there are falsies that feels like they are so rough. There are tons of different kinds of falsies available, there are those usual falsies that are thick and crisscrossed which are perfect for glam looks. They only cost like Php 30 more which is justifiable considering the fact that they are cheaper than the others and quality wise, they are great. There are also lower eyelash falsies and those single ones. I will most probably try to do a makeup look wearing this babies so you guys can see the difference.

And another one that I have bought but not from the same place, this one was bought in a mall. There was a huge sale and this baby is up for like Php 250. The regular price is Php 399. A great deal if you ask me. I am also obsessing over sparkly eyeshadows probably because I've been seeing gurus using them and I want to try them too. 

Catrice is one of the cosmetic lines that I'm a big fan of especially because they always have huge sale and I've read great reviews about them. Usually I don't buy single eyeshadows because they are, obviously, more expensive than buying a whole set but I made an exemption with this one because it's so pretty and pigmented, and I've used it twice now and so far, I'm loving it. It's a little bit between white and silver and it's perfect for glam looks. Also, it doesn't fade away because there are actually eyeshadows that when you put them on, they fade away or they're not too visible anymore even though you put primer before. So I am totally gonna use them a lot and will definitely buy different shades soon. 

ANNE WNDRS BEAUTY: MY PIMPLE REMEDY

One of my main problems growing up and up til now are pimples. They are just these monsters growing on your face when you least expect it. It ruins your confidence and self esteem. I started having pimples when I was in 6th grade and oh boy did I not see it coming. I felt so shy, I felt like no one would ever like me and I felt as if I was ugly. I tried every product I saw on TV, I even convinced my parents to see a dermatologist even though they keep on telling me that it's normal but you know, as a growing teenage girl, I only wanna look pretty and that means having clear, smooth skin.

I tried using tea tree soaps because the dermatologist said it's mild and doesn't have any chemicals in it. I cut back eating chocolates and fried foods. Basically, I did everything but nothing worked. So I told myself that it would clear up eventually. It did clear up, I stopped having breakouts when I entered college. And I was delighted. But that doesn't mean I don't get pimples anymore. I get like a pimple or two when it's really hot (summer time) and before my period. 

Anyway, I have this friend that recommended this pimple product and she said it worked for her so i said why not. I'll give it a try and so I did. And guess what, it actually worked. I tried ointments before and I must say that S.O.S did a good job. It's a roll-on ointment and all you have to do is put it on the pimple and the pimple will slowly fade away overnight. That's according to my experience. It actually says that you have to apply it until the pimple is gone but for me, overnight works but I'm guessing it's for mild cases only. It also says that it's like twice a day application but I do it every night. I apply it after I put moisturizer before going to sleep. I've been using this for like two years now and I'm satisfied with the result.

You can buy this in Mercury (Drugstore), I bought it there and I'm guessing it's also available in Watsons and other drugstores. It only cost like P100, more or less. Plus, it doesn't need any doctor's prescription but if you like, you may ask your doctor about it.

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ANNE WNDRS BEAUTY: EYEBROWS ROUTINE

Most people like me would definitely say that grooming your eyebrows is important. My favourite part of my face is my eyebrows. I first started grooming it when I entered college and Pete knows how hideous it looked. I was a complete amateur. No practice, just me being all experimental because you know, when you're in college you feel like you can do anything. So basically, I got curious about eyebrows and started doing mine. Filling and stuff. I even went to that moment in my life when I got my eyebrows plucked in a salon and it turned bad. It was thin and it didn't complement my features AND I spent quite a lot of money which wasn't worth it. Anyway, because of that experience I told myself that I gotta learn how to trim, shave and wax my eyebrows if I wanna have the result I want so I had a lot of practice.

I got better and better. Watching tutorials really helped a lot because they give you ideas on what products to use and how to apply them. In my opinion, it really doesn't matter what brand you use because it all boils down on how you use them because you could be using MAC or Anastasia and your eyebrows could still look ugly. Brand doesn't matter. How can I say that? Simple, because I'm a complete thrifty person and as much as possible I look for anything cheaper but you know, still worth the penny. My first eyebrow pencil that I bought was Nichido. It's like only more or less P100 which is cheap compared to other brands and I must say it works great. 

I used it for a long long time. I sometimes used the eyebrow powder kit of the same brand before it broke into million pieces. Lol.

In these pictures, I used the black shade of Nichido Eyebrow Pencil and Fashion 21 Eyebrow Clear Gel to put them into place. Everything was below P200 and if you have SMAC, you could avail like 10% discount, I think, given that it is on sale.

So my piece of advice to anyone who wants to have perfectly sculpted eyebrows out there, you don't need to spend too much on products, you just gotta know how to shape, fill and brush your eyebrows and you could make that eyebrows on fleek on such cheaper price.

#EyebrowGametooStrong

Look at that eyebrows!

ANNE WNDR EATS: CHEF LAUDICO GUEVARRA'S

Great reviews and familiar name, those are the things that made me agree to check Guevarra's and celebrate Graduation Day with my girlfriends.

It's basically a restaurant at the heart of a peaceful subdivision in San Juan, Pasay. It actually just took us more or less an hour driving there which was surprising because we thought the roads would be congested. What I just didn't like about driving there was the roads. We pretty much drove to narrow streets which was irritating for me. I was scared to put a dent on the car. We were just really thankful for Waze for helping us around *insert smiley face*. We pretty much have no sense of direction. If it wasn't for Waze, I'm pretty sure we'd get lost with all the turns that we had to take.

The house is so pretty!

There's me and my two gorgeous long time friends. We've all been friends since Highschool.

We were the second group of customers that first arrived at the restaurant which was pretty awkward because we arrived like 20 minutes before opening. They probably thought we were too excited, which we were. And also because we were hoping to get seats, we weren't able to get a reservation because when I called in, the staff told me that they are booked for the whole week. It made an impression that it must be really something to check out.

It was really disappointing that there were no staff to accommodate early bird customers. It was scorching hot that day, mind you. I was really expecting that there would be someone to welcome us in the front door. I get it that we came in too early and that everyone was way busy in preparing inside but it would have been nice to have a staff outside to tend to our needs or just a friendly face.

Yup. There I am, laughing my ass off for no apparent reason. 

Still laughing. I didn't get any good photo because of the laughing.

Taking pictures while waiting. This is one of the seats outside where early bird customers can wait.

I have no idea what was funny. I guess I'm just a happy person.

We finally got inside!

We thought we were gonna wait to get ourselves some table but upon opening, we were immediately escorted to our table. And the place wasn't really packed.We were there til 1 and the lunch schedule is until that time only. I guess there were cancellations.

Staffs were really nice, btw. A staff even joked around with us and they were really patient. How was I able to tell? Well, I was looking for a proof that I'm a graduate and I have no physical proof. The picture is on Instagram so I had to look for it.Their wifi was bad. We had a hard time connecting so I had to use my mobile data instead which didn't tell help. Anyway, the staff had to wait for like 30 minutes and I was really delighted that the staff did. Such nice people.

That's not all we got.

Their food was great. Although it would be nice if they have more fruits. They only had papaya. I'm a fruit person so kinda sad. I really love their fried squid and crablets. I was soo in love with it. I like that they incorporated bagnet in some of their dishes like in Kare-kare. I love the Kare-kare.

I like the windows. It looks so homey and refreshing.

Plates!

The first thing I noticed was the place, probably because they hang above our table. They are plates signed by celebrities and other famous people who visited their restaurant. How did I know? I asked the waiter if I could sign, unfortunately, I'm neither one of those people that were mentioned. Sad.

They even give personalized mugs for graduates! Just present any proof that you graduated this year or are graduating. 

They also got us cakes. I even joked about bringing the plate with me. I didn't wanna ruin the lettering.

I just didn't like when they placed the cakes in a tin foil. I was hoping they would at least put it in a box. It looked messy for me. But I'm just glad that the cake wasn't ruined when I came home. Oh and btw, it was amazing.

I don't know why the staff took the picture from below. He even got into an Indian sit!

So much better. I like the angle from up here. Lol

Took a photo because there was a group that was taking a group picture so we had to wait. They were blocking the exit.

All in all, it was a nice experience although I wouldn't say that I would like to come back. There was nothing special for me.

Here's the map courtesy of Google.

Address: 387 P. Guevarra St, San Juan, 1500 Metro Manila

Phone:(02) 705 1811

Hours: 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM