L'oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo-Tone Whitening Powder Foundation

I was sent a compact of L'oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo-Tone Whitening Powder late last year for review. I'm not too fond of pressed powder in general, more so now that my skin is dry, so it took a while before I could review it.

L'oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo-Tone Whitening Powder Foundation comes in this snazzy rectangular compact. It comes in five shades and I got G1 Vanilla Ivory which is the lightest shade. I originally got G3 Golden Ivory but it was a tad too dark for me so I switched with another blogger who got a lighter shade. I'm probably a G2 though, but G1 was closer to my skin tone compared to G3. :)

The compact contains two shades of powder, the foundation itself and a pinkish shimmery shade for highlighting. There's also a sponge applicator.

Anyhow, since I have dry skin at present using powder is kind of tricky for me -- but more on that in a bit. L'oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo-Tone Whitening Powder Foundation actually does whiten and brighten instantly after application, just check out my before and after photos above. That said, it's really important to find a shade that closely matches your skin tone so you don't look like a floating head.

Here's another photo taken during another day when I used the powder.
What I like about L'oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo-Tone Whitening Powder Foundation:

• It's very easy to use if you have normal to combination skin, just swipe the sponge on the pressed powder and then apply onto your face.
• Applied properly, it can yield a nice even finish without looking cakey.
• It instantly brightens the face.
• It's very lightweight.
• It has SPF 19 PA+++ for sun protection.
• It's refillable so if you like it, it'll be cheaper when you go back for more.

Downside? If you have dry skin applying straight will highlight the dryness and it won't look natural. Coverage is also on the light side so it won't really conceal anything.

Some application tips:

• Don't skip the skin care. Cleanse, tone, and most importantly, moisturize before putting on this product. Moisturizing beforehand ensures that you get a more natural finish that doesn't look powdery. The powder foundation will stay put longer too.
• Use concealer before applying to cover dark undereye circles and blemishes. I did not use concealer in my photos above and so my dark undereye circles are very obvious.
• Finish off with a kabuki brush or face brush to even out the powder for a more natural look.

L'oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo-Tone Whitening Powder Foundation (whew!) is available for P995 in leading department stores and drugstores like Watson's nationwide. Refills are P200 less, costing P795 per pan.

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LuLu Restaurant in Rockwell -- where PNoy and Grace Lee dated!

One Saturday noon, I was invited to have lunch at LuLu Restaurant along Joya Drive in Rockwell (it's located right beside FIC's The Ice Cream Bar). Now known as the place where President Noynoy Aquino and radio personality Grace Lee had a dinner date, how could I pass up the chance to check it out?

It was rainy when I got off the car but luckily the weather cleared up after a while. During the day, I think it's a good idea to sit by the front of the restaurant in order to take advantage of the natural light which comes in through the glass facade.

I had a Strawberry and Mango Shake with Tarragon (P140, pictured above), a refreshingly delightful blend of fresh fruits with a hint of Tarragon. Tarragon is an aromatic herb which tastes like a combination of licorice and mint, giving the drink a unique kick.

We were also given some white wine to accompany our food. I had just a little because I'm not really into wine.

We were each given appetizer samplers headlined by Golden Smoked Fish & Crab Cakes, a perfectly crisp patty filled with tasty fish and crab meat. Next in line were Poached Palawan Lobster with Avocado Cream and Chicken Liver Pate with Melba Toast. You can actually order The Whole Shebang (P798) which consists of seven different appetizers that's good for four people if you can't make up your mind which ones to try.

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Ace Water Spa at D'Ace Plaza in Pasig!

We spent our son's birthday weekend last February at the new branch of Ace Water Spa in Pasig City. It's located near Pioneer Center.
The design is more or less the same as the one in Quezon City. There's a lap pool and a water park-esque hydro massage area with a kiddie pool.

I couldn't take my cam to the wet area (it's prohibited) so I had to content myself with taking pics from behind the glass windows at reception. Anyhow, there's a hydro massage station for just about every body part including the soles of your feet! My favorite is the back massage station wherein you lie face down on a tile "bed" while the moderate water pressure soothes your entire backside (from your shoulders down to your feet). There are also therapeutic hot herbal pools at the inner area which my cam couldn't quite reach.

Anyhow, after swimming and having water massages, we proceeded straight to the dining area where a lavish eat-all-you-can buffet spread awaited us.

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