There's a new face mist in town: Meet MISTique!

I don't usually switch brands especially when it comes to my skin. I have dermatitis that causes my skin to be truly sensitive. Yet, every now and then, I test products which I think will work on my skin due to their natural elements.

HG Skin is the new baby of Miss Hazel Gonzales, the beautiful and brilliant Creative Director of HG Studio. This all-natural and proudly Filipino-made cosmetic and skincare line was officially launched last September 18, 2018 at Retail Lab at Vertis North.

I was fortunate to get my hands on Mistique last August 2018, before the launching.

 

Initial Packaging

This all-in-one face mist is made of Witch Hazel Extract, Bearberry Extract, Calendula Extract, AloeVera Extract, Niacinimide Tea Tree Oil and Peppermint Oil. 

Here is my take on this magical mist:

Likes:

~As a toner -> I spray the mist thrice on a cotton pad and clean my face with it.

Proof

 

~As a make-up remover -> I've been using Loreal's newest and long lasting mascara and I must say that it wipes off everything! 

Love this!

 

~Smell - > I'm 'maarte' with odors so I would always prefer the things that I'm using odorless or with a faint smell. I commend this mist for not having that strong smell. My picky nose actually likes it. 

 

~Refreshing - > My face is feeling moisturized whenever I spritz some Mistique midday.

 

No filter. My usual face.

Look haggard but at least I'm looking fresh!

 

~Dirt remover - > I know that the mist is intended for the face but I tried it on some parts of my body. Guess where? My underarms! I actually grew tired of using deo sprays so I tried the mist to remove on my underarm. It felt clean and there was no stinky smell for the whole day! 

 

~No pimple attack. -> Usually, when my monthly period is coming, a big zit appears on my face. 

 

 

But after almost a month of use of the mist, my face was clear despite having my monthly visitor. I didn't have pimples even if I often spend long nights. 

Dislike:

~Sticky - > Perhaps because of its natural elements, the texture it leaves on my cotton pad is somehow sticky.

Should I buy it again? Definitely! After a month of use, the effect it left on my skin is commendable!

 

I love Mistique and I hope you can try it too! 

 

Yay to the new packaging! Photo from HG Skin.

 

You may get it from HG Studio located at Ground Floor, Torre Venezia suites, Sct. Santiago corner Timog Avenue, Quezon City. You may also have it delivered on your doorstep or you can catch them on bazaars in the metro! Just message (https://www.facebook.com/hgskin.mnl/ and @hg.skin on instagram) for more details.

#BeckyandAdaminPH: The Power of YA

It was a rare opportunity to have two popular Young Adult authors in a book signing and so I didn't miss it.

It was last year when I attended a BS of Jennifer E. Smith and Jasmine Warga, they both are incredible YA authors.

I was glad that National Bookstore brought Adam Silveria and Becky Albertalli this 2018.

The event happened last November 11 at Samsung Hall, Sm Aura. I woke up around four and left the house by six in the morning. 

I thought I was early enough yet there were a lot of people already lined up. And it was the earliest that I went for a book signing!

While waiting to enter the venue, I hurriedly read the book The Upside of Unrequited. There were few chapters left and luckily, I was able to finish it before meeting Becky!

The number that was given to me was 90. 

Yes! I was still one of the first 100 who lined up! I was ecstatic to get freebies. Usually, only the first 10 people received one.

There was the usual interview and a lot had participated for a chance to ask questions with their favorite authors.

I just realized that I went to several local book signing and met a few male Filipino authors but it was my first time to meet and greet a male International author!

Oh, Adam! He is 6'4 tall and hallelujah that he didn't stand up when this photo was taken. 

I was giddy when he held my self-published book and even scan it! 

He said that the cover was great and he wished me luck with my writing! He is currently writing Yong Adult Fantasy story and I'm so thrilled to read it soon!

I was speechless with the blue-eyed Becky. She was indeed the humblest author that I met so far! 

Here is a bit of review with Becky Albertalli's The Upside of Unrequited.

Molly Peskin-Suso is your average teenager who is very artistic and creative. She has 26 crushes, never been kissed and no boyfriend since birth.

She has a twin, Cassie who is into girls. And though they grow together and shared secrets, things change when Cassie has a girlfriend. 

Molly feels left behind yet she met two amazing and interesting guys: the flirtatious and friendly Will and her co-worker, Reid who is a Tolkien fan. 

I seriously love this book and I was rooting for Reid since he met Molly. The story not only covered growing-up, relationship, family and acceptance but it gives importance with the LGBTQ community.

If you want something to make you feel young, I recommended The Upside of Unrequited for you.

I was more than happy to see my bookish friends and meet new faces. 

I can't wait for the next year's book signing and I am crossing my fingers that my favorite authors will come soon.