Mumuso (Alabang) haul: Part 2

Like the first haul, this one's unplanned as well. Decided to buy groceries from Ayala South Park and passed by Mumuso and everything else was a blur.

All for 645. Hydrating spray, shower gel, make up remover, soap, and loofah set.

I was hoping I'd be able to score some serums and oils but they were sold out when I visited. I absolutely needed a new make-up remover and a loofah, the rest I forgot what my train of thought was and why I bought them.

I absolutely love this. 1. Pump type, 2. Melts make up and dirt well, 3. Easy to wipe off, 4. Mild scent

Body wash that I assumed to be banana smelling but for some reason it smells like bubble gum.

It says horse oil soap. Can't remember why I bought it.

Loofah for libag. 

I seriously thought this was a headband.

Hydrating spray. Thought it works like a facial mist but after spraying, the product was heavier than a mist. 

Total damage was 645. Another thing I love about this store is the staff. They probably need more work on product knowledge, but they are so nice and helpful. I brought in my groceries and was gonna leave them on the side when the darn shopping bag broke and stuff starting rolling out on the floor. The male staff made no fuss and just helped me, didn't make me feel embarrassed or that he was hassled. He also let me leave my stuff in the store while I buy new shopping bags downstairs. Thank you sir!

Lifepack's Solar Powered & Anti-Theft Backpack review

I wasn't sure if I should put this here since the bag isn't exactly cheap, but since I got it for free here we are!

I don't remember the last time I owned a backpack. Or any bag that I bought using my own money at that. Anyway, we learned about this bag in kickstarter. I was not involved in the buying process but I was asked if I thought it was awesome. Slash proof? Comes with a lock? It has a power-bank? Of course it's awesome. We had to wait for several months for it to arrive though since it had to be shipped from the US.

Mine's the grey one

Solar power-bank slash blue-tooth included

Up close. This goes in the front part of the bag

It's super awesome and the features are well thought of. The ones I love the most are:

1. Slash and water proof
2. Lock system
3. Many pockets, dividers
4. Power-bank

I love it, super! However, there are some things I had issues with:

1. Bulky power-bank. Though I've seen some clips where the new ones are way slimmer than what we got. 
2. Very little room for the usual stuff I carry around so the bag gets bulky. 
3. How do I clean it if it gets dirty? 'Cause there are wires inside. 

These are very minor issues and the bag is still super duper awesome especially when I have to commute. I don't have to worry about losing stuff if I fall asleep in a bus. I remember some time in 2009, I was on my home from UP Diliman and just slept right away the moment my butt touched the seat on the bus. I woke up and the purple tote I was carrying was slashed from top to bottom. Good thing I had my phone and wallet in my pocket. I don't have to worry about getting my bag slashed anymore.

They have new designs if you're interested. The shoulder bag looks dope. I want one.

Etude's AC Clinic Daily Review

It all started when my boss gifted me the AC Clinic Facial Wash, together with Etude's lip tint, on my birthday. A few washes convinced me that I should get the other products of this line, thus the haul below.

AC Clinic Daily set + nail polish + shower cap + face mask + razor + free bb cushion

AC Clean Up (toner):

• mild medicine scent
• use twice daily on the face and neck

AC Clinic Daily Aqua Cream (moisturizer):

• consistency is like those aloe gel creams
• very soothing
• with mild medicine scent
• instantly moisturizes the skin
• use after applying toner

AC Clinic Intense Pink Powder Spot (spot treatment):

• comes in two bottles (one pink, one white) and pointed q-tips
• medicine scent may be stronger compared to the other products
• DO NOT SHAKE THE BOTTLES
• pink powder (for night treatment) - dip q-tips until you get the pink powder at the bottom. Apply directly to spots. Leaves pink marks.
• white powder - same instructions but to be used during day time. Leaves white marks, never tried putting make-up or other products on top of it. 

Bad photos I know.

This whole set costed me around 2, 000++ pesos I think. Did it do its job? When I started using, my face was erupting with blemishes and spots. While using the products, my face calmed down a little bit but I was expecting more. I was hoping that after several weeks of using these products, the marks will be gone and the redness will go away. Basically, I wanted it to make my skin clear.

Here's how bad my skin was:

These were taken in January, a month after using. 

The swelling and redness did improve after a while but they were still very noticeable even after I've completely consumed the products. I used them generously and religiously, by the way. 

Taken in February. 

The whole set lasted for more than six months. I used them every single day without fail and I always use a liberal amount of each, especially the moisturizer. Mumuso's line surprisingly did a better job in clearing my skin and their products are way cheaper than Etude's! 

Of course skin issues are different from one person to another. I'm not saying you shouldn't try this line, just wanted to share my experience. 

Mumuso (Alabang) haul

Driver and alalay lang ang drama ko last Sunday. Ayoko tumambay sa Festival Mall kasi 1.) may bayad parking don at 2.) wala akong kilay eh meet ni mudrakels mga ninang ko at madalas kung kelan ka hindi handa, saka ang dami mong nakakasalamuhang kakilala. So dapat mag-uukay na lang ako sa Starmall kaso naisip ko yung bagong mall ng Ayala na malapit dun, dun na lang! Ang iniisip ko yung Miniso kasi! Sa SM Southmall pala yun. Kaya ang ending, sa Mumuso ako napadpad.

Bet na bet ko sa Ayala Mall na to kasi bukod sa may bagong tuklas na store, may Japan Home, American Bazaar, at Daiso!

So going back to Mumuso. Sinira nito ang budget ko for the week pero parang (sana!) sulit naman. Aliw na aliw ako sa pag-iikot. Bukod sa beauty products and make-up, may stuffed toys at ibang laruan, may mga kutsara pa nga, meron ding small electronics, may mga tumbler, may bags, may payong pa nga.

Anyway, here's what I got for 1,129 pesos!

face sponge, make-up remover, eye gel patch, facial cleanser, rose seed oil, serum, skin water, and a round brush

Favorite ko yung hair brush, facial sponge, eye mask, at make-up remover.

Parang naobliga ako mag blow-dry ng buhok lage dahil dito. 99 pesos.

Face sponge, 2 pieces with a case, 99 pesos.
Isa pa to. Naobliga din ako gamitin tuwing maghihilamos ng mukha. Parang lahat ng dumi at alikabok ng Alabang eh natatanggal nya.

Magic Make-up Remover Marine Minerals, 99 pesos.
Halos pareho ng consistency ng make-up remover ng Maybelline at Etude. Bet kasi walang amoy and in fairness hindi hassle gamitin. 

Mumuso Black Pearl Gey Eye, 149 pesos.
First time ko gumamit nito. Nakikita ko lang sa IG, sa mga tutorial. Malamig sa mata and hindi agad-agad natanggal kahit natulog na ko. 

The rest eh hinihintay ko pa kung may magandang effect ba. Sa kashungaan ko, namali ako na iba nga pala ang Green Tea sa Tea Tree chorva! My face is going through a terrible rebel phase right now and I was on the lookout for another product try after I finished my AC Clinic Daily set from Etude.

First of all, I have no idea ano ang skin water, kung para saan, at kung paano gamitin. Akala ko eto ang toner nila. Kaso pag bukas ko, ayun. Malabnaw na malabnaw na moisturizer pala sya.

Green Tea Essence Moisturizing Skin Water, 200ml, 199 pesos.
What I love about this: super light but my skin feels hydrated right away, very very light scent
Medyo may love-hate relationship ako with screw type lids or caps, so sana flip type na lang o pump. Ang hassle na lang mag-twist pag bubuksan at ibabalik, plus baka ma-misplace pa takip!

Green Tea Extract Facial Cleanser, 149 pesos
It's light, doesn't sting, no scent, lathers pretty well.

Green Tea Seed Oil Perfection Serum, 120ml, 299 pesos
What I love about this: super light but my skin feels hydrated right away, very very light scent, pump type lid 

Mumuso Rose Soothing Essential Oil, 30ml, 99 pesos.
This is probably my favorite among the moisturizers. It's super light but hydrates well. My skin looks dewy, not oily even though I've just slathered it with this oil. I love the subtle oil scent, too. 

Most of the products have labels sa likod na English ang instructions and ingredients. Sana lang may translation din what the product is or what it's for. Sa dami ba naman, nakaka-overwhelm. Buti sana kung reliable ang crew sa pag describe ng products. A lot of other bloggers and vloggers have been posting their hauls and reviews so you can check them out if you want to know more. I'm definitely going back to get masks and other beauty tools. May make-up din sila pero hindi muna ko interested since "detoxing" ang drama ng balat ko these days.

Anyway, naloka ako to find out na while Korean ang drama ng Mumuso, Chinese pala ang may-ari and the products are, guess what, made in China. Nag-panic lang ako ng slight pero hello ang Jollibee nga di naman Pinoy may-ari, ang iPhones eh sa China din gawa, etc. Okay fine, pinaniwala ko na yung sarili ko na it's going to be alright. Pero kahit ganon, the products are worth trying naman kasi cheap, maganda ang packaging for the price, madaming pagpipilian, most of the lines are complete (meaning merong cleanser, toner, iba't-ibang moisturizers from one line). Hopefully may mabasa ako na review saying na okay ang products.

If you're from Alabang o malapit ka, now's the best time to visit this store kasi naka soft launch ang Ayala Mall kung asan tong Mumuso so konti pa lang namimili.

Gaya-gaya Puto Maya: Hot pink blazer

Left: Ganda lang ni Ate. 

Right: Maulan while I was getting ready for work, then bam ang araw pag labas.

Oversized, hot pink, chino-collared blazer: 100 php

Flowy cream top: 50 php

Long gold chain: 88 php

Jeans and nude flats

Ang sakit ko daw sa mata sa sobrang bright ng kulay ng jacket na to pero instant ang pag bright ng araw nila nung nakita ako. Well, atleast that's what I think. Yung ganitong outfit eh parang maganda ang gising mo. Comfy, girly, and to be honest medyo klas!

Gaya-gaya Puto Maya: grey pullover

Left: outfit inspiration from Pinterest san pa ba???

Right: me and my baba on a rainy Monday morning habang napapanis kakahintay sa bangko magbukas

Grey sweater/pullover c/o Fei Fashion: 180 pesos

Collared top: 50 pesos

Slacks: donation

Black flats: 450 pesos

For easy preppy, office approved outfit, collared top plus sweaters or cardis or pullovers are the best and fool-proof combination. Slacks lang o jeans keribels na. Comfy at hindi trying hard. 

Heaven in CLN Starmall Alabang

Partida hindi pa ko mahilig sa sapatos pero I have like 20+ pairs na ata. Mostly flats na lang kasi ang tamad ko. Hindi ako particular sa brand as long as comfy, sakto naman sa outfit, at MURA.

Madalas ako bumili sa SM department store o mga tiangge ng flats kasi magaganda naman and MURA nga. Parang 300 to 600 eh bongga na. Pang office lang naman so keri na keri. Tumatagal sakin ng taon yung karamihan.

Tapos natuklasan ko tong store ng CLN sa Starmall Alabang. EVERYDAY naka 50% off.

799 ata to o 899. Di ko na matandaan. Bet ko sana yung ankle high lang kaso walang ibang stock tsaka mas bet daw to nung sponsor ko. Wore this for our Coachella themed party last December.

Stone grey flats for 499
Gold pumps for 599
Hello sa tyani ko. Lol.

Hopefully mas okay pa maging stocks nila. Kaya ata sale eh mga lumang designs? Actually di ako sure pero madami naman kasing maganda. Swertehan nga lang sa size and stock. Buti na lang average ang size ng paa ko.

Naka sale din mga bags din pala. Mukhang mapapadalas ako dito.

Ukay-ukay 101: What to bring aside from patience and tyaga

So decided ka na to go ukay, pano na nga? Anong kailangan? Aside from patience and tyaga, you need:

1. A purpose. Anong bibilhin mo? Para san? Christmas party? Outing? Eh ang daming damit! Nakaka-overwhelm. Madalas non eh kung anu-ano ang nauuwi ko tapos hindi ko pala bet talaga. Kaya bago sumugod, more Pinterest muna ko for outfit inspirations. Hindi kasi ako fashionista so kailangan ko ng mga peg. 
2. Budget. Madalas sa isang trip kailangan 1k lang magastos ko. Lalo na kung wala naman talagang dahilan bakit ako andon, gusto ko lang mamili. Maganda din mag set ng budget kasi challenge! Tuwang-tuwa ako pag nakabili ako ng bet ko tapos pasok sa banga. Pag naka-set ang budget mas nale-lessen yung temptation na dumampot ng kung anu-ano. 
3. Proper attire. Yung iba bet naka mini skirt, yung iba leggings. Kasi nga naman kung magsusukat ka ng bottoms eh hindi hassle. Definitely mag suot ng comfy na footwear. Yung iba bet naka flip-flops, iba slip ons. Basta yung madali hubarin kasi kamusta naman ang pagsusukat di ba kung naka fit na jeans ka, sneakers with lace, at complicated na top?! Shirt dress, loose na top and skirt o leggings, kung saan ka hindi mahihirapan. 
4. Shopping bag. Samin pa naman bawal ang plastic kaya ang ginagamit sa ukay stores eh paper bag. Pag madami kang binili, impyerno magdala ng mga paper bag kaya magdala ng shopping bag para mas madali for you.
5. Sling bag na may zipper. Kasi kung naka handbag ka eh sayang ang isang kamay na sana free. Plus, mas secure yung sling bag kasi keri ilagay sa harapan mo. Less chances na madukutan ka o mahablutan. Make sure lang sturdy ang bagels. 
6. Face mask. Lalo na kung sensitive ka sa amoy. Most naman ng ukay-ukay eh may aircon pero kasi hindi "bago" ang amoy ng mga damit lalo na yung ibang namimili. Lol. 
7. Alcohol o alcogel. For obvious reasons.
8. Shopping buddy. OPTIONAL. Ako kasi mas preferred ko mag shop mag-isa. Mas efficient for me. Pero yung iba bet may tatanungan kung okay o hindi yung bet nila bilhin so bahala na kayo kung gusto nyo mag sama o what. 

Happy hauling! 

Why you should try Ukay-ukay

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