(I've had this draft open since November 2022, it's January 2023 now and I am regretting not finishing it up sooner ahaha)

To be quite honest though, my mind is so blank that I don't even remember what I was supposed to write lol but here goes nothing I guess. 

At the start of year, I was writing down my resolutions and wishes for the rest of the year. I was praying and crying for friends and connections that will help me stay. 

Around my birthday, I reconnected with my family that I would've never ever thought possible. Even met more people who came to accept me as I am. Who made me feel like I was worthy of being chosen. That I actually belonged somewhere. I felt like I was able to mend myself piece by piece.

I also met colleagues who went out of their way to include me, even though I was the one isolating myself. Colleagues who pushed me to do good and be more. People who chose to listen and understand, and work with me for the better. For once in my life I was able to excel and feel like I can step up again. 

It's the last month of the year now, and instead of crying and praying for friends, I am now crying and thanking the universe because I am surrounded by people who genuinely support me. People who celebrate my wins with me. People who care. 

So, thank you. Thank you for convincing me to stay.

Why am I so obsessed with the dear klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop Serum?

Time for a Sunscreen Party 2.0! 

Missha All-Around safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk SPF50+/PA+++ 70ml - 1,251 PHP 

Jumiso Waterfull Hyaluronic Sunscreen 50ml - 1,146 PHP 

TOCOBO Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ - 1,251 PHP 

Mary & May CICA Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml - 1,485 PHP

I have already reviewed the Jumiso Waterfull Hyaluronic Sunscreen so I will be linking that should you be interested in an in depth review of these sunscreens. 

Let’s have a sunscreen party! 

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Bring out the effortlessly beautiful SEOULista in you! Get a naturally glowing skin that's touchably-soft with the SEOUL WHITE KOREA GLOW JELLY K-BRIGHT & EVEN SOOTHING GEL. This brightening and moisturizing soothing gel comes in a non-sticky sweet pink jelly that’s perfect for all skin types.

It’s infused with white strawberry and arbutin bearberry that brightens and moisturizes skin! Cica extract & niacinamide are also in this breakthrough formula to help rejuvenate, smoothen skin, and minimizes pores.  

The GLOW JELLY is your new skincare essential! Time to soothe, rejuvenate stressed skin, and even out your skin tone for a fresh, healthy k-bright glow!

Key Benefits:

Bright and Glowing Skin: Infused with white strawberry and arbutin bearberry that brightens skin and minimizes visibility of dark spots and acne marks for a fresh, healthy k-bright glow

Moisturizing: It keeps skin hydrated, nourished and supple, with an unmistakable Korean glow!

Skin Rejuvination: breakthrough formula to help rejuvenate and soothe stressed skin, smoothen skin, and minimizes pores.  

How to Use: Apply a liberal amount to dry and sensitive skin. For best results use daily on face, body and hair.

Key Ingredients:

Arbutin Bearberry: Dubbed as the current darling of skin lightening in Korea and “the new kojic acid,” the bearberry is a natural form of alpha arbutin, a powerful but gentle skin brightener.

White Strawberry: A rare and special fruit, the white strawberry is known for its magical ability to stay white—even under the sun! Infused into skin care, it’s as if it has an SPF-like effect to protect the complexion, and also works as a natural exfoliant for a double whitening effect.

Cica Extract: This plant is known as tiger grass of Asia and is widely known for use in skin and wound regeneration.

Niacinamide: A much needed essential nutrient for the sensitive skin. It helps build proteins in the skin and lock in moisture for protection from free radicals and prevent long-terms skin damage