REVIEW: SUESH SPONGE PUFF

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 old-fashioned tools

L/R: ELF foundation brush, ELF powder brush, Sigma F80 dupe, Artist Studio slanted flat top brush

               I told you on my previous blog that I am using Revlon Colorstay foundation that has a thick consistency; that is why I am looking for a brush that will blend my foundation well to prevent caking up without affecting the coverage. I use a lot of techniques and tools like flat top brush, foundation brush, stippling brush and wedge sponges but nothing works. Every time I set my foundation with any powder (foundation, pressed, loose powder) it becomes cakey. The only option that I have is let my foundation dry and powder my face after few hours; it still controls my oil rather than not powdering my face the whole day.

               Then, Beauty Blender came out of nowhere; it promises to give flawless and airbrush finish with easy application. And I can't wait to try it out! I read a lot of positive reviews but I found out it cost P2,000 and up. I was like; FOR A SPONGE?! 2 thousand bucks?! Being a practical freak, I settled down using my flat top brush or Sigma F80 dupe cost me only P149.00 from Landmark, Trinoma. In my opinion, if you are a newbie/beginner you will not spend that money for a sponge. 

                As time goes by, a lot of brands offer blending sponge or Beauty Blender dupe for a very affordable price. I bought Models Own blending sponge cost me P540.00 (including the shipping fee) but I were very disappointed and I don't want to buy any blending sponge EVER AGAIN! [Models Own Blending Sponge Review SOON] This December, Suesh had sale; they offer their Sponge puff (like Sonia Kashuk blending sponge) for only P200.00 instead of P550.00 almost 64% OFF, but their sale is only until yesterday. Not bad, P550.00 for this kind of sponge is still affordable. Let's start: (sorry for a long introduction) 

                I were very amazed with the effect; it is easy to use, it leaves light feeling, it really gives me flawless finish and same coverage like my flat top brush gave me, but the difference is: even I put a lot of makeup my sponge perfectly blends it for me and full coverage makeup still looks natural not thick. Using the stippling motion covers my pores as if I have a perfect skin and even I put a lot of powder it doesn't cake AT ALL. This sponge is very handy; you don't need to bring a lot of brushes because you can use it in applying foundation, powder, blush, bronzer ANYTHING.

                Damping the sponge in water doesn't only doubles up size but it secretly saves your makeup; the sponge will not absorb any product because it already absorbs the water. And in my opinion I think the water helps the sponge in blending too.

                 When you wash it, some products leaved stains; it's already on your sponge and it cannot be removed.

Over-All Rating: 101/100%

  

One word for Suesh Sponge Puff : ECONOMICAL

Buy SUESH SPONGE PUFF; it's a must have on your makeup kit! (Disclaimer: I am not paid to do this blog write up. I am also not sponsored; I paid this sponge with my own money.)

APPLICATION: (same as Beauty Blender)

NOTE: You don't need to use the same cleanser; you can substitute using any anti-bacterial liquid soap you prefer.

BARCINO REVIEW

              It is 24th of December, we check in at the One Greenbelt Hotel in Makati to spend our Christmas Eve without a long drive home. We planned to watch the Dancing Light and eat at Ayala Triangle while waiting for the Christmas Eve. But unfortunately, we arrived at the Ayala Triangle and it's already closed. We watched the news that Trinoma has Dancing Lights too. I am so disappointed, because we can celebrate our Christmas Eve near our home. Instead, we decided to eat and not to go back in the hotel. We go to Greenbelt 2 and find a place to eat. We reserve a seat at Italianni's but we are the 11th one and on the other Japanese restaurant but we are the 5th one. We are so hungry so we tried at Barcino because there are available seats. By the way, Barcino is a spanish style restaurant. Now, let's go on the proper review:

GAMBAS CON BACON

               We ordered Gambas Con Bacon for our appetizer, it is just simple fried prawns wrapped in bacon. I love bacon and prawns but I didn't meet my expectations. The bacon is tough and too chewy. It is also salty but the ranch dip slightly controlled it. The dish is a bit pricey; it cost P525.00 for 8 pieces.

ENSALADA CATALANA P275.00

A heraty mix of salad green with fresh tomatoes, onions, hard-boiled eggs, carrots, fuet with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.   

              The salad is affordable because it is have and good for 4-5 persons I think. The salad is good but I didn't like the sauce because of the balsamic vinegar. It's too strong and I think I'm drinkng whiskey not eating salad.

 ESPAGUETIS A LA CATALINA

               Espaguetis A La Catalina is just simply spaghetti with red sauce. It is also affordable; it cost P335.00. Good for 3-4 persons I think. It is like ordinary spaghetti with a bit twist. I think they use wine in every dish in their menu because Barcino is not only a spanish restaurant but also a wine and bar. 

U.S.A STRIP LOIN

             I really love our main dish; the U.S.A Strip Loin in medium rare; good for 4-5 persons I think. It is so tender and the tomato sauce that comes with it is a perfect combination to the strip loin. It also comes with mashed potato that is good for 2-3 persons I think. The dish is heavy and worth the price that cost P795.00.

 SALMON A LA BRASAS

                Our 2nd main dish is Salmon A La Brasas; it is a grilled salmon with tomato sauce, mashed potato and grilled veggies(eggplants, potatoes, carrots). I also love it; if you want healthier and lighter go to the Salmon but if you are a meat lover person go for the Strip Loin one. The Salmon is fresh and cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce is also perfect combination with the Salmon.

             Our desert is Creama Catalana; it is just simply Creme Bur Lee. It is a bit pricey because it is like Leche Flan with burned sugar on top. But the taste is good it's not too sweet, the texture is perfect, it's not too soft and the burned sugar is perfect it doesn't taste burned; its sweet. It cost P225.00 good for 2-3 persons.

               I also love their shakes, we ordered Watermelon, Melon and Apple Shake; it comes with frest fruit also. The taste is perfect because you can really taste the fruit not the sugar or maple syrup. I think they use honey to control the sweetness.

 

Big smile on our tummy reflects on our faces.

NOTE: It is all my OWN opinion you might like it or not like it too. Thank you for sharing your time reading my blog. If you have questions or opinions feel free to share it with us. FOLLOWS, COMMENTS and QUESTIONS are so much appreciated. I will be blogging more about product or service and tips about fashion, beauty, make up and more with my twist the daily happenings in my life and outfit of the day.

TEA ROCK REVIEW

"TEA ON THE ROCKS"

                Actually we didn't plan to visit Tea Rock. We don't even know that milk tea shop exist  because they are not famous like Chatime, Serenitea, Gong Cha e.t.c. But it's early in the morning and this tea house was the only one open.

                Outside you can see the big sign which can really catch your attention. It symbolizes food, drinks and café.

  the barista and counter area

 the dinning area 

 the cafe area

 the ceiling and lighting

                First let's talk about the place and ambiance; this is one of the most important things. The place is relaxing; you have a lot of space not like Zen Tea, Banawe. The place can accommodate about 40-50 persons inside and 20 persons outside. It's colorful that can change your mood. Imagine staying in a black and white place its boring right? The place was also covered with songs, sometimes Korean songs that changed the place into a Korean Restaurant. The rest room is clean, you'll be comfortable too.

                Second the menu. They have a lot of food and drinks to offer. They have rice meals, sandwiches, smoothies, frappes, and specially milk tea. What I like about them they have their own menu that you can only find on Tea Rock. Like the Milk Tea Float it means it has ice cream, they allowed two free sinkers, having Oatmeal Milk tea, Cranberry Lychee and more. Their price was also the same as the other milk tea houses; it ranges P80-100.

                Third the staff was accommodating. They will be happy entertaining your questions and they also suggest what milk tea you would love. And they will not call you for your order, instead they will serve it personally to you with a big smile on their face.

                As I said, everything has a bad side because nothing is perfect. What I don't like about Tea Rock are: they only have one branch on Banawe, the place is not covered with wifi which they should work on it, and they don't have twitter, facebook or any other form of advertisement. How can they share how awesome their restaurant is?

Blueberry Yakult / Oatmeal Milk Tea

                 By the way let me share with you what me and Enzo(my friend) ordered. Enzo ordered Oatmeal Milk Tea and I ordered Blueberry Yakult.

 Blueberry Yakult

                I know the photo looks weird. Let me explain, they yellow one is pudding and the white one is nata; two of their sinikers. The Blueberry Yakult is more on Blueberry which I really love. It's refreshing, good for a hot and sunny day. It has blueberry bits. You can really taste the blueberry not like in Tea Zone and Zagu, it's like powdered flavor. But in Tea Rock the drink is all about its true and real flavors.

                If you are satiety in the common milk tea houses like Serenitea, Gong Cha, Chatime, Zen Tea e.t.c try Tea Rock in Banawe. Even though I can only find them in Banawe and it's not a wifi area I will come back as long as I taste every single entree they have.

PROs: real flavors, accommodating staffs, relaxing ambiance, lot of flavors, with snacks, large space
CONs: not wifi area, one branch only, no advertisements
Over-all Rating: 5/5 

 NOTES: Chatime, Zen Tea, Serenitea, Tea Zone, Zagu and Gong Cha review soon. FOLLOWS, COMMENTS and QUESTIONS are so much appreciated. If you have questions or opinions feel free to share it with us. Thank you for sharing your time. I hope you'll follow me to see my latest blogs.