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It’s been such a LONG while since I actually “blogged” something of substance, so I decided to take some time and discuss my Current Favourites. I know this “blog” is turning to somewhat a photo-blog instead and I try to avoid it since, I mean, that’s what’s Instagram is for, right? 

Notice that my current faves comprise mostly of Skin Care. If you don’t already know, I quit daily makeup application over a year ago and I very rarely wear makeup nowadays- not by choice, I tell ya.

** SKIN CARE FAVES **

Caudalie Vino Perfect Serum ~ I got this as a deluxe sample from Sephora and I just started using it when my Sunday Riley Good Genes serum ran out, and for some reason, they won’t ship this product to Canada any longer. Caudalie Vino Perfect Serum was the only one I have at the moment, and it seem to work for me, so I bought the full-size bottle. I use this at night after washing my face, followed by Sunday Riley Luna Night Oil. I love the subtle scent, and love how it’s a tad cheaper than Good Genes.

B. Kamins Blemish Gel ~ I have been using this for quite some time to say that this is now part of my holy grail crew. This is my perfect spot-treatment for new breakouts that would almost always be gone by the next day. 

Tarte Maracujá Under Eye Cream ~ another item I got as a sample. This is so perfect for hydrating my under eye area during the day time and definitely brightening for me. During my makeup days, it works so well to prime my under eye before my brightening concealer. Love that very little goes a long way!

Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Mask ~ I have been meaning to buy this for the longest time since one of my favourite YouTubers, itsjudytime, has been raving about this product. I bought a travel size at first and I’m so amazed about how well it works for me. For the longest time, I’ve been using Boscia Charcoal Illuminating mask and while that works for me as well, my recent obsession with face masks persuaded me to try new things out. I love how smooth the product application is- and I can't help but compare it with Glam Glow mud mask, which has some residue that I can almost say scratch my face sometimes. This Origins mask leaves my face so soft and dewy on my no makeup days and sometimes, just being able to wash the mask off after as opposed to peeling it off just works better for me.

AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream ~ got this product from my FabFitFun Winter Box and the reason why it made it to my current favourites list is because of the way it smells- subtle and neutral. It almost reminds me of a Johnson and Johnson lotion my Mom used on me when I was little, so I can’t help but to feel a surge of nostalgia every time I apply this product.

Sephora Charcoal Exfoliating Cream ~ another one I got as a sample first. I usually don’t use exfoliating cleansers since I was using my Clarisonic Mia, but since I stopped using it, I find that I had to exfoliate every once in a while. I tried this product from a sample and I loved the scent at first, and then I realized how well it works for me. Leaves my skin supple right after wash and couple days after, so I use this every two days or so.

BrioGeo Don’t Despair, Repair Hair Mask ~ I love getting sample products that I actually end up liking and buying full size! I rarely ever use hair masks just because of the amount of work you have to put in, but this product is so worth it. I use all the products from this 12ml packet right after I wash my hair with my favourite shampoo and towel-dried. I leave it on with a shower cap for about 20-30 minutes (I usually wear a face mask when I do this as well- hit two birds with one stone!) and rinse. The scent is immaculate and I can use this on events and does not wear my hair down, like some hair masks do, and my hair would be feeling amazing for days.

Mario Badescu Facial Spray ~ this product is actually not very available in Canada and for a while, I wanted to understand what the hype is about since I see it all the time on social media. I stopped by a Nordstrom Rack store when I was in Palm Springs and decided to pick a bottle up for $5. This is such a perfect face mist that actually moisturizes my face on my no-makeup days. I also find myself applying this product when I wear makeup, right after a blotting sheet. 

Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil ~ I never thought I could actually replace my Paul Mitchell serum until I tried this out. This was reviewed as one of the cult favourite hair products in BuzzFeed so I decided to purchase the travel size at first. Four pumps usually does it for me and I use this product before using a hard dryer, or sometimes I just apply it on my damp hair and let it air dry. The ‘no frizz’ claim is 100% legit and it makes my hair look healthier.

Sol Janeiro Samba Foot Fetish Creme + Foot Board ~ I can never stress enough how much I LOVE this combo. I wore sandals the whole time I was in Palm Springs and my heels were incredibly cracked beyond repair. I used several types of foot creams every night but nothing seemed to be of any help. I checked Sephora and this was one of the top-rated foot products and because the price was reasonable, I took the plunge and bought it. The results are very instant- the foot board is something I would take with me wherever I go on vacation because it actually works! I’m sure it’ll work just well with other foot creams- I have yet to find that out- but the foot board is a gift from God. No lie.

** MAKEUP FAVES **

Tarteist Pro Glow Palette ~ I bought this palette during Sephora’s Week of Wow for 50% off, and this has been the best makeup purchase I’ve made in a while. I brought this whole palette during one of my vacations and the creme contour works so well with the bronzer, so I didn’t have to bring another one. The highlighters are so popping that you can mix and match, and it’s almost comparable to Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit.

Smashbox Lash Primer ~ I have been interested to see if lash primers actually work so I was glad that this was one of the deluxe samples I can pick out in one of my Sephora purchases. This product works wonders in actually adhering to my mascara and making my eyes smoked out even without using eye shadows. I love how well it holds my mascara. Definitely buying a full-size once it runs out!

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Ubisoft lanza el concurso "PHOTO MODE” de Assassins Creed Origins

El día de hoy, Ubisoft anuncia que el concurso Photo Mode de Assassins Creed Origins se llevará a cabo entre el 7 de diciembre a las 8.00 horas y el 10 de enero a las 11.00 horas (Hora del Centro de México) del próximo año.

Cada semana, el equipo de desarrollo revelará un nuevo tema en assassinscreed.com y en Twitter en @assassinscreed. Los participantes deberán enviar su imagen en referencia al tema de la semana en el portal EasyPromos App: https://a.cstmapp.com/p/22408. El equipo de desarrollo de Assassins Creed Origins será el jurado de la competencia y elegirá a cinco ganadores cada semana: un acreedor al gran premio y cuatro subcampeones. El tema de esta semana será Vida Salvaje, que hará que los jugadores exploren el mundo vivo dentro de Assassins Creed Origins.

Cada subcampeón recibirá un código para el Pase de Temporada o, si ya cuentan con uno, una camiseta oficial de Assassins Creed Origins. Además de estos premios, se designará a un acreedor de un Gran Premio y recibirá una impresión de su imagen ganadora cortesía de Cook and Becker, una galería de arte digital de gran calidad.

Para más información acerca de las REGLAS OFICIALES por favor visita: https://ubistatic2-a.akamaihd.net/gamesites/assassinscreed/origins/photomodecontest/ACO-photo-mode-contest_US-and-worldwide-official-rules.pdf

Con más de 20 millones de imágenes capturadas, el modo Photo Mode dentro de Assassin’s Creed Origins ofrece a los jugadores la oportunidad única de capturar la belleza de su travesía por el Antiguo Egipto y compartir sus mejores recuerdos con amigos y con la comunidad. Este modo también incluye funciones para crear fotos irrepetibles con 17 filtros diferentes y varios parámetros para experimentar como exposure, vignetting, color temperature, tint, saturation y noise.