REVIEW: 100% Pure Camellia (Tsubaki) Oil

Here's a post about a product I tried from Wawaza, a Japan-based beauty concept store. 

If you love anything Japanese, you are bound to find such an amusing time going through the traditional Japanese beauty and wellness essentials from Wawaza website.

I use moisturizing body oils like a maniac so I'm super happy Wawaza sent me one of their top-selling products for review. I can't get enough of how it feels and I always enjoy the process of applying it. To me, it's a very luxurious "me-time" habit to practice. I take quite a while to dress up not because I take so long doing my hair or makeup, it's not even because I choose clothes so meticulously. I take so long to dress up because I take my time applying oil and letting my skin be nourished from deep within.

Among the many body oils I've tried, the Camelila Oil or Tsubaki Oil I tried from Wawaza stands out in my mind because it is the first traditional Japanese skin care product I've tried. I tried a lot of Japanese brands already but one that is a cultural heritage? Tsubaki Oil's my first.

Here's the  Camellia Oil that I got from Wawaza.

It's in a 30ml glass bottle wrapped with a hand painted sticker label. It's very simple yet I find it very elegant at the same time. I love simplicity in a product especially if it has that "personalized touch" to it. Suffice it to say, the simple sticker label with beautifully painted flowers got me smiling every day. 

If you're interested to try this Japanese Tsubaki Oil, it's only $18 for a 30ml bottle; but you know if you're going to get this, you should get it in its 100ml size already cause it's just $38 for a 100ml bottle. After trying it out, I don't see any reason why to skimp out on the product size. Get it here.

Besides its Japanese authenticity, Wawaza's Camellia Oil is purely organic and is purely  Camellia  Oil only. It has no additives and it has so many hair and body uses! (This is why I would recommend you get it in 100ml if you'd try it out) Below is Wawaza's brief description on the different uses of their 100% organic  Camellia  Oil.

As a skin conditioner, it is an excellent natural moisturizer and emollient (skin softener,) protecting skin from chafing and drying out, and replenishing vital nutrients.  It restores skin's pH balance and shields skin from penetration of environmental pollutants, and acts as a natural sun block by forming a barrier against harmful UV rays.

As a hair and scalp conditioner, Camellia oil supplies nutrients to the scalp and gently protects hair by replenishing vital nutrients which do not readily oxidize and deteriorate.  Camellia oil softens hair and is especially effective on dry scalp and stiff hair.  

Camellia oil is best for people with dry or normal/dry oil scalp.  It is nearly scentless, making it ideal for men, women, toddlers and children of all ages.

Beauty Junkies may be able to answer this question so I won't ask it to know and listen, but rather I'd ask it to leave you something to ponder on. Why use so many products for your hair and body if you can just use a 100% pure Japanese Camellia oil instead?

I only got to use the product for a week since I only had a 30ml bottle and I meant what I said about using body oil like a maniac. I use a lot of body oil per "session" as I apply it generously all over my body, from shoulders, arms, torso, stomach, back, and legs, oh especially on my legs. Noticeable was its unquestionable ability to moisten and soften the skin. For a body oil with a "medium" thick consistency, it didn't feel sticky at all. It wasn't even too warm on the skin. It didn't clog my pores and I didn't break out even if I use it sometimes thrice a day.

So definitely as a skin conditioner it's something you should definitely try at least once. It's amazing after a body scrub treatment or after shaving.

I only used it as a hair conditioner once. I used it like a leave on or cuticle coat. It didn't feel sticky and greasy on my hair but it did weigh my hair down. I wouldn't recommend it if you're planning on wearing your hair down and you wish the wind between your locks. I would recommend it however for styling hair. If your hair is unruly and you like your ponytail to be perfect, this product is great.

It's very cute and small, that's true, but it's also very important to note that the product is travel friendy.

The only thing I didn't like about it was its bottle. It was a bit difficult to get the product out of the bottle's mouth. In a bizarre way however, the bottle's "difficulty" in terms of dispensing the product, the good side it it's great for travelling knowing it won't spill; and two it helps ensure that the product doesn't go to waste. Since you would only need 3-4 drops of the product to apply the oil on your body, having a "difficult" mouth is a helpful bottle characteristic.

How about you? What's your body oil?

Just visited their site and you should check out their new product called Lady Butterfly... sexy name!

Centuries old Japanese secret for a shine-free complexion.  For fresh looking complexion all day long, without the need for frequent makeup touch ups and makeovers.  For oily, normal, dry or sensitive skin types.

Visit Wawaza.com for more info.


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MOVIE: Chronicle

I'm sure you've been asked already, but if not, let me ask you. If you can have one super power, what ability would you like to have? I know the most common answers would be to fly, which is also my answer. Some people would like to read minds but I always make them reconsider because I think it'd be a problem you know, if you can read people's minds. I think some things are left beautiful as a mystery too so you won't find me asking for that ability. 

However, have you considered wanting the ability to do anything? I mean, anything. . . I can imagine it being overwhelming and dangerous. Well, wouldn't that make a great movie?

Gravitating towards the disturbingly unimaginable, “Chronicle” reckons what teens are capable of when given such endless overwhelming powers.   


20th Century Fox brings Josh Trank’s debut feature film to the big screen – “Chronicle,” like so many of us, the lead teen actors portray regular everyday people obsessed with chronicling their lives, however mundane – or in their case, however extraordinary.   For Andrew, Matt and Steve have stumbled upon something beyond their – or anyone’s – understanding.  Their discovery leads them to acquire powerful telekinetic abilities; in graphic novel parlance, they have superpowers.
            They’re now capable of, well, almost anything.  They can move objects just by thinking about them, crush cars through force of will.  They learn to fly…the ultimate wish fulfillment.  Then things get dark.


What would you do if it happened to you?  What would you be capable of? Those are the intriguing questions posed by “Chronicle,” a new film unlike any you’ve seen before.  It’s a superhero movie that’s not really a superhero movie.  On the surface it belongs in the relatively new sub-genre of “found footage” or “P-O-V” films, but it turns their conventions on its head.  It’s thrilling, yet relatable; rich with creatively conceived and executed camera work and visual effects, but grounded in reality. 


So, what would you do if you suddenly obtained abilities beyond comprehension?  Would you don a special suit, fly off, and battle evildoers?  If you were a teenager, the likely response would be: hell, no.  You’d have a blast with them, pull elaborate pranks, and maybe exact revenge on those who’ve wronged you.  Maybe those powers would amplify your less noble qualities.  Or worse.


“Chronicle” opens February 2 in theaters nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.  

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DISCOUNT CODE OFFER: Accessories and trinkets

I was having a typical lazy day off when I received an email from Geraonline asking if I'd like to have a code for my readers to avail of for discount. I'm like, okay sure why not. I love getting discounts so I'm sure it'd be amazing to share a code for you guys! Hope this helps!

Enjoy 10% off from Geraonline Multiply Shop for every minimum purchase of P300.

If you're into vintage accessories, you might find something to love from their store. The selection's a bit limited, I'm hoping they upload more products, but I am quite surprised, a lot of their accessories are really cheap, y'know!

Here are some that caught my attention.

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RANDOM: It's More FUN...

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REVIEW: Guerlain Rouge Automatique

Although I'd love to think that love is a year-round thing, you can't blame me for mulling over the idea just because it's almost February. With that, let me share with you my holy grail of red lipsticks. This is just so amazing, I don't see anything wrong with it. It's from Guerlain, it's from the Christmas 2011 collection and it's the Rouge Automatique 121 lipstick.

I was supposed to upload a photo of the tube while it was brand new but I can't find the file I hosted. I've been having problems with photo hosting actually. See I've used up Blogger's hosting services and my photobucket monthly bandwidth has been, should I say, always full so I fear that sooner or later I might have to pay for it! Unless, well unless you have recommendations. What photo hosting site would you recommend?

Anyway, I've been using the Rouge Automatique lipsticks the whole holiday season because it's the best red lipstick to paint the town red with. I sometimes top it with a glitter gloss to make it more festive especially because last Christmas season was all about sparkling beauty, but this coming Valentine's month, I'm excited to just whip this baby out as it is: a fierce red color.

Besides, red was not made the color of love and passion for nothing.

Before I share with you swatches of my red lipstick HG, let me share with you my other reasons for letting myself fall entirely in love with this tube. Keep on reading and you'd find my swatch for Guerlain Rouge Automatique lipstick in 164 at the very end of this post..

I love Guerlain Rouge Automatique lipstick in 121 because I love how timeless the gold case is! I have two Rouge Automatique lipsticks, thank you Sigrid! and just look at how timeless and glamorous they are against natural light!

I love Guerlain Rouge Automatique lipstick in 121 because the tubes are conversation pieces. Despite being "timeless", the gold casing is also very hip and modern. Why? Don't you notice how the lipstick case has no cap? Well, judging by the name, you're right to quickly assume that the lipstick has an automatic mechanism, similar to your loved auto-liners, which make them so convenient to use. These tubes are great for those who love to travel and attend events as these lipsticks don't take up much space in your kit and you won't also have to worry about losing a cap and damaging the lipstick because, voila, it has a modern "push-up" case mechanism.

Here's where the bullet pops out.

I love Guerlain Rouge Automatique lipstick in 121 because it doesn't stain my teeth. It isn't messy to work with and I just don't like how some red lipsticks are just all over the place!

I love Guerlain Rouge Automatique lipstick in 121 because during the day, when I want to tame it down, I can use the lipstick as a stain and I end up enjoying a just-bitten look. The lipstick's just so versatile.

I love Guerlain Rouge Automatique lipstick in 121 because it glides on smoothly and makes my lips look "younger and healthier". Doesn't it annoy you how some lipsticks end up emphasizing your cracked lips (if not also causing your lips to crack) so you end up looking beat and disgruntled? Well, the Guerlain Rouge Automatique even leaves a very moisturized and noticeable softness to my puckers I end up smiling more often and more comfortably.

I love Guerlain Rouge Automatique lipstick in 121 because it's very pigmented. I would let the photos speak for themselves. These photos were taken indoors but with natural lighting peeking through my window.

My bare lips (and what other people find to be a mischievous smile)...

Me wearing Guerlain Rouge Automatique 121. 

See, I told you. It leaves a very healthy plump lips to smile with. My lips are not perfect but check out how it healed and even hid any signs of cracked lips.

Me wearing Guerlain Rouge Automatique 164. For those who don't like to wear red too often, you could try out this pinkish-red shade instead. Funny how it's surely red as a tube but every time I wear it, I notice warm pink all over.

So, what do you think? If you're curious to try these tubes yourself, you can visit Guerlain counters at Rustan's Makati and Rustans Shangri-la. If you do visit the counters, don't forget to also try out their famous Meteorites collection.

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FEATURE: Keeping Promises with Majolica Majorca Honey Plump Gloss Neo

They say it takes 21 days to make a habit. Judging by the 30 days of 2012 that passed, I am confident to say I'm happy with my new habit. The habit of appreciation.

There are soooo many things in life that would leave us disappointed and although these "things" are definitely not the type you would like to get on an everyday basis, disappointments serve a purpose of their own. They make realizing your fulfilled wishes all the more exciting!

I got sick the past week, and that's one of my disappointments lately. I had so much planned and now I have myself catching up with things. On the brighter note, I love living on the edge. I love always chasing rainbows--or beautiful things as my blog title suggests.

Now let me share with you a product I have been using since last year! Ever so often I post about products so soon out of excitement but for these particular items, I figured to take my time because I was not immediately floored by how it performed at first glance; but there are a number of reasons why I kept "sticking" to it like honey. Let me share with you my thoughts on the Majolica Majorca Glass Trick Honey Plump Neo glosses.

You might remember me talk about Majolica Majorca here. To give you a brief idea, here's what Majolica Majorca is all about (from their fan page). Do like their page for product updates, contests and of course lovely media finds like this wallpaper!

Like a magic spell hat makes your wishes come true in an instant, these cosmetics are amazingly effective. They are serious products, carefully formulated with selected ingredients. All of them are packed with the knowledge and know-how to make your dream "transformation" come true."MAJOLICA MAJORCA!" Make your wish and it'd be granted.

As for wish granting, the glosses from Majolica Majorca Glass Trick Collection are all so delightful because as much as they seem like your ordinary glosses (only smaller, I can't help but notice how exceptionally petit their lip gloss tubes are); they aren't your plain janes. In fact, the Glass Trick collection was quite a magical ride if you ask me. I got to try these absolutely divine products. If you'd like to learn more about the eyeshadow palettes and if you'd like to see proof on why their Lash Expander plus is such a rave-worthy product, please visit this feature. From the Glass Trick collection, my favorite would have to be Honey Plump Gloss Neo #22, which I'd be talking about more below, and the Limited Edition Lash Expander Plus in Midnight Blue! I never thought my eyes could sparkle as much as it does when I am using Midnight Blue.

Glass Trick Honey Plump Gloss Neo are the new shades of crowd favorite honey glosses. They come in #22, a clear gloss with a hint of subtle pink sparkle; and BE133, a lovely light honey-toned gloss.

The consistency of these glosses are quite thick and heavy BUT it's surprising that they don't feel sticky or too warm on the lips. At first I thought my lips would have to "sweat it out" because the gloss felt thick, but it didn't disappoint. It is the perfect kind of shine. It doesn't look like you drank cooking oil before stepping out of your room. The most important feature of this gloss however, despite its very pretty sparkling finish is its plumping effect. Majolica Majorca Honey Plump Gloss Neo did not disappoint. I thought it was a promising gloss at first glance, well it was. It kept its promise and gave me sexy full lips... and you know how I love having pretty lips.

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Swatches in different lighting. Photos were cropped but not edited. Hope these shots help you decide which gloss to check out, or maybe buy both! Majolica Majorca is available at Watsons.

First, my lips without anything.

Check out the sparkling effect of gloss #22

I love how full my lips turned out after using BE133

What Majolica Majorca products have you tried? Or... would you like to try them out?

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KUMIQUOTE OF THE DAY:

Promises are not made to be broken. They're made to inspired and to ignite hope. Don't take promises for granted. Some people have only promises to hold on to.

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