My Baby's A Mascara Fan

Praise God, I think I'm back on track doing soap operas after a one year hiatus.

After my brief stint as an events host on ABS CBN's The Better Half, I'm now officially Dahlia the head dama on GMA's Encantadia.  I was supposed to appear on its 2016 edition back in July but Leji wouldn't drink milk unless she would latch at that time and I was more than happy to make that sacrifice.  She was super clingy, I couldn't even go to the bathroom without a fight. 

Nowadays, my little princess is more independent. She runs everywhere, dances with her toy penguin, and even drinks milk (both pumped breastmilk & fresh cow's milk) from a cup!  She knows how to say goodbye happily with a smile but still scolds me (with tears in her eyes) when I'm not back home at 3am :/ 

 

One time, I came home with my waterproof mascara still on.  Pilita our makeup artist that weekend was really good in ensuring that my lashes would stay curly & volumized even after more than 12 hours on the set (with Maybelline's Hypercurl Mascara). Leji teased me in bed that I still had it on the next morning even after washing my face. She touched my lashes and said: "Wow Mi! Danda!" with matching beautiful eyes and a smile. So adorable!

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What's in my bag

People wonder why I carry such a huge bag. Aside from my handy water bottle & powerbank, here are some of the products that are always on standby mode in my purse:

1. Maybelline BB Cream

It's lightweight & easy; it offers just the right amount of coverage to minimize the appearance of large pores, blackheads & other skin imperfections. It offers non-greasy moisturization + sun protection.

2. FS Powder

With its wide array of shades & colors, there's no excuse not to find your match. In the studio we use Silk, Orleans & Rajah.

3. Vitress Heat Protector

Since I curl my hair almost everyday, this is what I use to help prevent damage.

4. Human <3 Nature Citrus Burst

This is actually organic hand sanitizer but I spray it everywhere (hand rails, toilet seats, makeup cases). I'm so addicted to how it smells, I sometimes use it as cologne or room perfume:p

5. Hygienix Hand Sanitizer

I like this because it has a fresh clean scent. Non drying & not sticky :)

6. Zen Nutrients All Around Spahhnitizer

Oh I am oh so in love with peppermint! Claire Celdran introduced this first in the makeup room and now I can't let go. A breath of fresh air, this is magic in spray form. This is my caffeine alternative.

7. Polar Bear & Giga Massage Rub

More proof that I'm addicted to peppermint :p

8. Naturepel

See, even my insect repellant spray is minty:p I get this from Skinstation

9. Liquid Soap

I usually have fruit scented liquid soap in my bag. This month I have orange scented Tarocco :)

10. Tea Tree Oil

This is my all around first aid for pimples, insect bites & minor wounds. It's safe and handy!

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