I bought my first two shades of this Maybelline Cushion Matte during May's 5.5 sale in Lazada since it was B1T1. A few days ago, nagpabudol na naman ako. B1T1 na naman nung 10.10 sa Lazada pa rin. Kung magpapabudol kayo sa susunod na Buy 1, Take 1 at hindi maka desisyon kung anong shade, baka makatulong 'to. hehe

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This description is from Maybelline:

Sensational Cushion Matte is the softest matte and moisturizing lip tint enriched with Vitamin E. Sensational Cushion Matte brings high impact pigment in a cushiony soft texture. With a soft focus gel and a smooth butter glide technology, it leaves your lips looking plump. It’s a multi-use formula that can also be used for cheeks and eyes.

This post will include swatches from Maybelline Cushion Matte specifically:

CM06 - Lips on Pulse

CM07 - Urban Spice

CM10 - The Cool Rebel

CM17 - Chestnut on Point

Multipurpose matte tint that can be used on eyelids, cheek, and lips. I've only tried using these on the lips though. The shades I want from this line look similar that I didn't really felt the need to buy more aside from CM10 and CM17 but obviously, I've got no self-control when I saw that this was on B1T1 again... Five months naman pagitan... HAHAHA

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My experience:

1. The tube is a bit bulky but it looks elegant.
2. I don't have a hard time using the applicator.

3. This lasts a long time on the lips without fading until I eat or drink. It also doesn't leave a stain but retouching lipsticks has never been a problem for me. I don't know how people are able to maintain their lipstick on their lips after eating 'cause I never got to do that even with Maybelline's Superstay line.

I have no idea how to describe these shades so just let the photos below do most of the talking.

This is the most vivid among the four tubes I own. On some lights, it looks red-orange to me especially when it's not blotted.

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Maybelline Cushion Matte Chestnut on Point

My favorite MLBB.

A shade of brown that didn't make me look washed out upon application which is very rare. This looks better on me when I'm indoors 'cause it looks a shade lighter on bright outdoor light.

Maybelline's Sensational Liquid Matte in Truly MLBB was truly unflattering on me.

Maybelline's Nude Nuance, although, a good brown shade was a solid lipstick. I prefer liquid lipsticks, btw. And I'm not even sure if this is still out in the market.

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This looks brick red to me.

The main reason why I bought this shade was 'cause I wanted something that looks like the bricks of the Warehouse we saw in Yokohama. HAHAHAHA. Anyway, I also like this when blotted because it looks very natural on me.

Also, since I like the blotted look more, I just remove as much as I can from the applicator before applying on my lips so as not to waste a lot of product. A tube goes a long way. 💋

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I look pale whenever I don't wear lipsticks and this shade, Lips on Pulse, albeit looking very light, still gives my face a little color. Out of all four, this is the hardest to use since it is quite patchy upon application. It's a good thing that it's a subtle shade so the patchiness isn't that obvious.

Maybelline Sensational Cushion Matte when blotted.

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If you're confused on which ones to get, you're not alone. I know that there are pink, bright red, and mauve shades in this line but I decided on these four 'cause I wanted shades that will look natural on me. I like MLBB lipsticks these days because after not wearing lipsticks for majority of the days during pandemic, I'm not comfortable in wearing bright and/or dark red lippies anymore.

The Cool Rebel, Urban Spice, and Lips on Pulse kind of looked the same on me initially but upon doing the collages for all shades, there's a subtle difference among the three. Nonetheless, if I were to choose which I like more, I'd still go with my first two: Cool Rebel and Chestnut on Point.

But below are screenshots showing the prices of these lipsticks. AHAHAHAHA. Paano po hi-hindi nung 10.10? Pero last na muna 'to. I have a few lip products aside from these four. Post ko rin siguro soon. 😂😂😂

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Everything, in time. 💖

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Macau is definitely famous for its casino but there are a lot of things to see aside from Cotai Strip also called, "the Las Vegas of Asia." Cotai truly looks like the Vegas Strip without the liberated (lol) people you can see in Las Vegas. For me, that is the only major difference of those two places 'cause a lot of the hotels are similar.

(4D4N) Macau Travel Itinerary; 'Cause it's more than a day tour

I've been to Macau twice, and to be honest, it's alright with me if I keep coming back there. Anyway, okay, andami ko na namang sinabi.

I was reminded of this place when I read somewhere that this is a free attraction in Macau. I searched this blog for an entry but it turns out that I haven't posted any information about this before.

Klook Link: Purchase your Macau pass here.

This is the ticket back in 2019. We paid 10 MOP for the entrance. I'm not sure about the information I've read that it's now free but I think paying 10 MOP for the experience was also worth it.

It's very easy to get here 'cause there's a bus stop in front. Just input the name of the place in Google map wherever you are in Macau and it shall provide the bus number and instruction for you.

Inside the Panda enclosure.

Haven't seen them awake. I don't know what is the feeding time but it's probably a good idea to time your visit by that time so you can see them eating rather than sleeping.

The first time I saw a panda was in Taiwan Zoo.

Taiwan: Taiwan Zoo

This post also showed the growth of my hair in a year and four months, with trims every 5 months. hahaha

Aside from the panda enclosure, there's also a mini zoo in this place. You can see monkeys, red pandas, and flamingos.

Red Panda in July 2019

Red Panda in March 2018

Our ticket in March 2018

March weather was pleasant, more than pleasant to tour around actually 'cause it was cold. We spent four days here back then and we walked and hiked but the cool weather made all our physical activities easy. I remember mostly staying indoors in July 2019 'cause it was hot and uncomfortable.

If you have more time to spare, take a look at the map of the area especially of Seac Pai Van Park. I think there's a trail here somewhere.

Macau Beyond Casinos Tour: Hac Sa Long Chao Kok Coastal Trail (黑沙海濱馬路)

Kai Kai and Xin Xin

and Tintin

By the way, there's a gift shop in this place. Must visit if you like buying souvenirs.

Klook Link: Purchase your Macau pass here.

(4D4N) Macau Travel Itinerary; 'Cause it's more than a day tour

Everything, in time. 💖

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While it's easy to DIY Ho Chi Minh City, going to other tourist attractions like Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels etc. is more convenient and budget-friendly when joining a group tour. Since it's comfortable and not too expensive to join one, I knew from the get-go that we are joining a group tour. Lunch and a bottle of water is also included in the package.

I've done Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels during my first time in Ho Chi Minh so we decided to join the Buddhist Vinh Trang Pagoda with Mekong Delta Tour this time.

Cu Chi Tunnel Experience
Mekong Delta Tour

Klook Link: Book your Full-Day Excursion to Mekong Delta here.

Although it's not a requirement during the Immigration interview, I think it's better to book online especially when it's your first time going out of the country so you'd have a voucher to show the officer just in case he/she asks for it. Apart from the hotel booking confirmation and return ticket, this can serve as a proof that you're touring in Ho Chi Minh and returning to the Philippines after.

We were staying in District 1, HCMC and it was within the scope of free pick-up so we just waited at the hotel lobby for our service.

After an hour or more of driving, we had a stop over here in Mekong Rest Stop. Some spent the time picture taking (like moi), toilet break, and some bought and ate breakfast.

Weather in Vietnam is just like Philippines.

It was summer when we travelled and it was hot but there were clouds throughout the day and even a rain shower during the afternoon so it was bearable.

Souvenir Shop

The photos below are from Vinh Trang Pagoda of Tien Giang Province.

Laughing Buddha

There are several statues of Buddha in this area.

I like visiting temples so here are other Buddhist temples that I've gone to:

Buddhism
Temple
Buddha

Most of the posts are from temples in South Korea.

Reclining Buddha

The first time I saw this was in Wat Pho, Bangkok. I wasn't able to blog about it and I only knew that I didn't when I was looking for the link. Haha! Hope the universe leads me to seeing more Reclining Buddha in this life. 😂 I should probably post my tour in Ayutthaya 'cause there was also a Reclining Buddha there.

The design of the pagoda is a combination of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Cambodian. Our guide even said that it resembles Angkor Wat. What do you think?

Siem Reap, Cambodia: Angkot Wat Tour

Wasn't able to resist and bought an order of Chuoi Nep Nuong. This is banana wrapped in sticky rice then grilled. It is served with a coconut sauce but I decided not to get that since it was early in the morning.

After a short bus ride, we arrived at the port. Our tour guide explained the summary of all the places that we will be visiting that afternoon, we had a short toilet break, and headed straight to the ferry.

This was the our boat.

I honestly don't remember if it was the same kind of boat that we rode back in 2017. The river water was calm so no seasickness even if we rode boat and ferry multiple times for that tour.

On the way to Unicorn Island

Our tour guide explained well though I seldom paid attention. lol HAHAHA. I was looking at the view and I was thinking of Cambodia when we were here in Mekong Delta especially when he told us that heading upstream will lead us to Cambodia. Oh no. Thank you.

It's possible that I'm never going back to Cambodia but if I find myself there again, I would definitely opt to book tours via Klook as well and never DIY. HAHAHA. So much trauma for a few hours experience in Tonle Sap but I learned a lot during that trip. I wouldn't be the traveler that I am now if not for Cambodia. HAHAHA. I know that this is Vietnam tour but I can't not think of Cambodia whenever I talk about Mekong Delta. 😂😂😂 Grabe. Ramdam ko pa rin 'yung trauma habang sinusulat ko 'to.

These fruits are part of the package and visitors are serenaded with Vietnamese songs while eating. Bring extra money when going here 'cause there will be a lot of souvenir shops and tipping to do although it's not gonna be too expensive.

Rode the small boat through the smaller canals and palm trees of Mekong Delta. Quite the experience since I didn't get to wear that hat during my first time visiting here.

If you like royal jelly and bee pollen then stock up here 'cause my sister said that the bee pollen was a lot cheaper than buying here in Manila.

Definitely not for people with bee allergy.

Coconut candy and coconut products are also famous in this place. It's just that coconut products aren't that special for me since we have a lot of those in the Philippines too. haha!

Wine with Poisonous Snake

I haven't tasted this yet. A blogger friend of mine also went to Ho Chi Minh and she posted that their group was given free sample of this to taste.

One of my favorite photos in Ho Chi Minh. <3

There's a mini zoo in the vicinity of the restaurant. I think you can feed this crocodiles for a fee as well.

Fried Elephant Ear Fish or Giant Gourami is the main dish but there was pork and chicken dishes as well.

The food served here are the same for all tourists but it's more delicious than what I remembered having before. There's rice but there's also rice paper and rice noodles should you prefer to eat this wrapped like a fresh spring roll.

During the booking, you are asked to input your allergies and food restrictions if you have any for the restaurant to adjust when you arrive.

Rain shower after we ate our lunch so it took sometime before we were able to head back to the boat.

Back to Ho Chi Minh we go.

Going back to Ho Chi Minh took a longer time because of the traffic congestion but I was asleep most of the travel time so I didn't really notice the length.

We were again dropped off at our hotel.

It's good to choose hotels near the city center of Ho Chi Minh so you're close to most of the attractions.

Klook Link: Book your Full-Day Excursion to Mekong Delta here.

Everything, in time. 💖

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A heaven for plant lover that won't definitely break the bank.

This post may be a little bit late 'cause there were probably a lot more plantita/plantito looking for plant suppliers/sellers during the pandemic compared to present but I wasn't actively blogging back then so I'm only posting this now.

If you're looking for affordable plants, garden soil, rocks, or any thing that's related to gardening or landscaping then you might want to check Violeta Village in Guiginto, Bulacan. Just type Violeta Village in your Google Map or Waze App and this is very easy to locate.

Hindi ako sigurado sa lahat ng meron doon pero marami at tabi-tabi naman ang tindahan kaya sigurado merong para sa'yo.

Isa lang 'to sa mga napuntahan namin at madalas balikan. Hindi ko nakuha kung anong pangalan ng tindahan nila pero marami silang roses. Maraming beses na rin kami nakapunta rito pero hindi ko na makita kung nasaan 'yung ibang pictures kaya ito 'yung pinakahuli naming punta.

Plant lovers heaven, isn't it?

Just have to bring lots of patience especially on your first time 'cause going around the stores takes time and is a bit tiring. Buong village ba naman e tindahan.

Hydrangeas

We don't buy this though but this is one of my favorite plants to see there.

South Korea: Taejongdae (태종대)Resort Park, Busan

Wala naman ako masyadong sasabihin tungkol sa lugar na 'to. Ni-upload ko lang for reference kung sakaling may naghahanap ng mga murang halaman o naghahanap ng tungkol sa Violeta Village.

We buy this frequently though. The last time we went there, it was P 70.00/plant for these Philippine roses.

I am not greenthumbed nor I am able to keep a plant alive so we often go there to buy some roses.... for me to kill eventually. HAHAHA. But yeah, there's this one plant that we bought there way back 2020 and it's still alive up to this day.

I can't keep a plant alive but I enjoy looking at gardens filled with flowers so I'm always delighted to visit this place even if we don't purchase a lot.

Flower Farms and Fields I've visited link: here.

By the way, this place is also pet-friendly.

Join Lua as she explores and shares her experiences at different Pet-Friendly places in the Philippines.