When was the last time you used a body mist?

I know most girls reading this blog is almost within the same age range as I am (late 20's) and remember the days that Victoria Secret and Bath and Body colognes well all the rage! Everyone should have one! I know I went and braved Greenhills mad hours just to get my hands on Cherry Blossoms and Love Spell!

But times a changing and despite the fact that I love these two brands to in my youth, I do not go for fads anymore. I prefer to find my own style especially when it comes to my perfumes and EDT's. That same goes for my Body Mists.



Personally, I am the type of girl who uses body mists everyday... but I'm not willing to settle for less.

In comes Benetton's New Body Mists! High time I say since Benetton is known for believing individuality and that no matter what color your skin is, you matter. You got to admit that the reason you loved UCB is because they are the first brand to have Asian models on their ads and it made them relatable to us Filipinas.

And with a collection of Body Mists inspired by different parts of the world, I believe that this brand just came full circle.

My Picks...

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From Php2345, it's now only Php1,

Quite recently, Stem Cell is finally made available for everyone. Thanks to the ingenious mind of Flawles CEO, Ruby Gan who is always on a look out for the best best thing and making it her mission to have it within ach by every Filipina. Come in simple 3-set skin care line. A facial foam, day cream and the night serum.

But what is Stem Cell anyway? If this is the first thing you're reading about this treatment, it's another anti-aging procedure. Stem cells are what they call undeffiriented cells that helps our preexisting cells rebuild and also create new ones. As you all know as we age, our cells deteriote and it along with the production of collagen. Hence, our skin looking dull and lifeless and we are more prone to fine lines and wrinkles.

And the mission of every beauty cosmeceuticals is to create that one product line that helps regenerate our cells. In comes Stem Cell research which is not only used for aesthetic purposes. Like many other scientific discoveries there is, Scientist stumble upon the regenerating properties of stem cell for a mwore altruistic purpose. But give that it can make us look younger, then they started developing it as an anti-aging treatment.

Can you believe that it comes from a very rare genus of apple? Yes, the wonder of Stem Cell treatment comes from a fruit that has the same properties as human stem cells. Works just as great and without sacrficing huma stem cells.


Endorsed by no other than the fierce and fabulous, Divine Lee. Despite having grown with a silver spoon, this diva knows that not everything should be expensive. Being independent has made her discerning before making a purchase. Her busy lifestyle has also made her prone to aging faster, all with her 24/7 schedule as host, model and blogger. That's why she isn't taking any chance and uses Flawless Stem Cell Line. A great move for her as her career needs her glowing and looking fab all the time.

When using an anti-aging skin care, you don't track it by your age. You track it through your lifestyle and better yet, check the state of your skin. And if you see that your skin is looking worst as the days go by, then it's probably hight time to look into as skin care line that targets your specific skin concerns. Go go glow and use the new Flawless Skin Care Line.

I personally like that it doesn't come in complicated steps. You can still use your toner and  eye cream when you start with this line. Although I am not yet that in a rush to start with a complete anti-aging line, I'm still taming down my acne and trying to renew my skin with pretty hardcore peeling stuff, I am glad to have this on hand.

Interested with the new Flawless Stem Cell Line? :)

Having been a victim of breakouts (thanks to my love of spicy food and egg-which I'm allergic to), I had to stop all my current skincare that's been doing their job well in exchange for some Dermatologist prescribed medication along with some treatments. My breakouts as you can see in the photos reminds you of the moon or a geeky girl ridden with pubescent acne. Not a nice sight. Believe me it was worst a few days ago.

Disclaimer: This post is not beauty-related. If you are religious, I advise you not to read this post as it may irk you. I am just putting my thoughts out there because I feel that I need to voice it out and I don't mean to offend any faith or religions.

grabbed from Mega Magazine facebook page

I really don't consider myself as an influencer. After all when I started blogging, all I wanted was a venue where I can talk about makeup non-stop. Even now, even with several people telling me that I'm providing good resources and have made a name or voice in the beauty industry, I still get dumbstruck. I consider myself as a regular person and think of you as friends whom I can talk to when there's something really interesting is going on in the beauty world.

But given the fast pace of the digital world and almost everyone is now online, I guess I can finally admit that this blog has made a mark to some beauty addicts out there. To you, my dearest readers, most especially.



When Mega Magazine approached me for this interview, a lot of thoughts came to me. Do I finally acknowledge the fact that I am one of Manila's top beauty blogger? Perhaps... but not quite. I still go back to my roots. Remember the first day that I made a blog post. And I can safely say that no matter what medium you are using, passion is the key for your voice to heard. Never lose that. When you start with your heart set on it, it will fulfill you. Recognition, accolades... they, to me, are the sweet cherry on top.

Thank you, Maxinne and Mega magazine for seeing Shen's Addiction as one of the leading influencers in the beauty world. The girl in me 4 years ago sheds tears of joy for this humble recognition.

But of course, I'm not alone in this article. Fellow beauty mavens, Liz of Project Vanity and Martha of The Beauty Junkee, are also featured for this article. Read all about their stories in the February Issue of Mega Magazine.

If you're interested in reading the rest of the interview, I posted it here.

Valentine's Day is just not about couples. It's all kind of love and that includes love for one's self. If you find yourself alone on the Heart's day, here's a few suggestions that I think you'd enjoy. :) But first, Stay away from love songs, movie marathon of love themed movies and sweets!

Read on!

Backstage | Fashionista | Iconic | Couture | Muse | Trendsetter | Designer

Have Revlon outdone itself with the new ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick? Read more...

As a huge fun of almost all their lip colors, I have high hopes for this new collection.

Hmm.. have you noticed a bit of downgrade when it comes to the ColorStay packaging? Let me know if it's just me. But I am not liking the container for this one. Although the quality seems strudier than the ones from Wet n Wild and BYS, and that each container matches the shade of the lipstick, it isjust not at par with some of their previous lipstick collection. I must check out Revlon counters soon and see if this has been going on for awhile.

Backstage | Fashionista | Iconic | Couture | Muse | Trendsetter | Designer

Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick glides on smoothly and color payoff is quite amazing. The pigmentation is buildable but you barely need an effort. It looks and feels like a lipstick..... but wait at least 3 or 4 minutes... like those thriller shows, the lipstick starts to change. It becomes tacky and when you smack your lips together they stick. It was very uncomfortable. Especially since I hate sticky lippies (that's why I love lip butters!).

And guess what? The color transfers from from upper to my lower lip. It reminds me of Max Factor's Lipfinity when you forgot to use the gloss. It's that scotch tape-like stickiness that irks the hell out of me. Worst is that it settles on my lines (I've got many of those on my lips) and it dries out my lips even. :( And it's not that long lasting either. :(

So sad because they have such amazing, truly unbelievable color selections. I mean, just look at these shades? Aren't they gorgeous? I love all of these colors. Especially Iconic, Couture and Muse.

Backstage | Fashionista | Iconic | Couture | Muse | Trendsetter | Designer

Backstage | Fashionista | Iconic | Couture | Muse | Trendsetter | Designer

Okay... I really hate giving bad reviews. But these lipsticks are kind of a dud for me. It's unlike any other lip colors I've tried and believe me, I'm very easy to please. And despite the fact that I did my best to like this collection, I didn't. I only kept on using them because of the lovely shades. :(

You can definitely still try them out but always keep them close at hand if you don't want to experience that kind of lip liner effect where all your lipstick are gone except at the edge and corners of it? Only a few people can pull-off the Chola look.

Sadly, I've got to give a thumbs down to the Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick. I'm sure they've got more collections that'll come soon that I'll love and gush to pieces.

If you want to check out some of the lip products I love from Revlon, click the links below:

• Revlon Colorburst Lipstick - now this one has some luxe feel and totally great pigmentation.
• Revlon Super Lustrous Lipsticks - oldie but goodie, definitely amazing shades and glides on splendidly!
• Revlon Lip Butters - my favorite, they're like lip balm but doesn't compromise intensity!
• Revlon Just Bitten - I use to hate lip stain... until these came along.

Have you tried the new Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick? What do you think of it?

It's already Valentine's day?

Weren't we just celebrating new year and making resolutions? How time flies! Can't believe that one and half month of 2013 is over! But enough about that. Today, it's all about L-O-V-E. Something I know most of you can relate to. Yiheee..

Valentine's Day do have a way of milking more sweetness and gushiness that we are only too eager to squeeze! I know, I am! As the proverbial beauty junkie and hopeless romantic, I take Valentine's Day seriously. There must be flowers, candles, fine dining and gifts. That will surely need a nice dress, heels and of course, the makeup look.. And if I can get away with it, a background music of "Kiss Me". (Yeah, I know, it's playing in your head already!)

And boy do guys don't mind the frivolities on Heart's Day. They kinda use this to make up for every missed monthsary, birthday or times they should have been sweet to you. Am I right? Or am I right? So get ready to be a princess, it is your day!

And to help you out, here's a simple FOTD that's great to take from Day to Night.



It's still simple, nothing smokey. We want to look great, not different. And since you might want to reward him with a kiss or two, a sweet lip color is great. You definitely don't want him wiping off red lipstick after kissing you. That's a bit of a downer when you're trying to build up a romantic Valentine's evening.

We also used a lighter foundation here. Nothing that would stain his pillow... In case you choose to stay over at his place (wink! wink!)

Being in love and having that perfect someone really adds that a certain spark to our eyes, a knowing smile to our lips and a little skip in our steps. Love, it becomes everything once you have it.

Valentine's Day for all it's worth is a celebration of LOVE. Enjoy this day but don't be a diva. If you're single or your guy is not one to celebrate, call your friends and go and paint the town red instead. :)




Products used on this Look:

• BYS Matte Foundation in Sand Beige
• The Body Shop All-In-One Face Base Powder
• K-Palette 0-Kuma Concelear in Type 2
• Majolica Majorca Puff de Cheek
• The Body Shop Matte Bronzer in 04
• Bobbi Brown Cream Shadow in Shore
• BYS Color Perfectionist Palette
• Maybelline Lasting Drama Studio Gel Liner in Brown
• Majolica Major Lash Expander Frame Plus in Brown
• Majolica Majorca Brow and Lash Colorist
• Shiseido Maquillage Lipgloss

That's it! :) Remember, no pressure! Advance Happy Heart's Day. :)

If you have any questions, other tutorial in mind, just holler! :)

1. Advanced UVA & UVB cell protection with SPF25 and PA++
2. Nourishes sun damaged skin
3. Enriched with Licorice for fairer skin tone
4. Enhances and supports the skin renewal process
5. Infused with Hydra IQ and Red Seaweed
6. Enriched with natural Vitamin C from Camu Camu
7. Enriched with 95% anti-oxidant pure Vitamin C derivative
8. Light and non-sticky texture
9. Gives more radiant and fairer skin tone all over the body
10. Gives smooth and even skin tone all over the body
11. Skin compatibility is dermatologically approved

Get a chance to win this fabulous Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Illuminating Beauty Balm with broad-spectrum SPF 30.

It's certainly one of the best beauty balms I've tried lately. And one that will certainly enhance your look for that much-awaited Valentine's Date.

All you have to do are the usual!

1. Must be a Facebook of Shen's Addiction Page (http://facebook.com/shensaddictionpage)
2. Must be a Twitter follow of Shen's Addiction. (http://twitter.com/shensaddiction)
3. Like and Share this post on your facebook page

"Glow in love this Valentine's with Shen's Addiction's Stila HD Illuminating Beauty Balm Giveaway http://
bit.ly/WQc9n2!"

4. Retweet following on your Twiitter account (don't forget to tag me!)

"Highlight your #vday night w/ @shensaddiction's #StilaHDBBGiveaway, http://
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And last,

5. Give me your name, email and twitter and fb links so I can check your entries. (some comments will not appear since Disqus holds comments with links, I will approve them as soon as I can!)

Giveaway will end on February 12, 2013. Winner will be notified via e-mail. Prize will be shipped. Yey!

SmartBro just launched something amazing! With a great TVC to boost featuring the Filipino musicians that molded the sountrack of my life, Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Rico Blanco and Barbie Almalbis.

Checking out the video, I totally can relate with how technology is continuously upgrading and changing how we interact. Looking back, I didn't realize that I would spend almost half a day online. Never did I imagine that a simple hobby could turn into something great... albeit a bit demanding. One that I never thought would require a good internet connection.

Funny how makeup and internet is now intertwined. Did you know that studies show that beauty conglomerates are first in trying out new digital marketing strategies and creating more apps to present their brands via online? Yup! We beauty lovers are lucky to have brands who are forward thinkers and realize that digital is the way to go... as for us beauty bloggers, we are in the right path.

That's why I'm super addicted to SmartBro Pocket Wifi, now more than ever.

Smart Communications just rolled an incredible news, their SmartBro now has 4x more fiber power! Fiber Optics as you all know is still the best possible way to acquire a good internet signal. It can provide at least 1 Tbps! TAnd with  Smart having 54,000 kilometers of fiber optics across the country, we are guaranteed speedier connection all the time.

Being on SmartBro with 4x Fiber Power just means that you're on wide makeup counter with lot of time to spend testing and swatching and playing with makeup without getting interrupted by rude sales associate. Now wouldn't that be that the sweetest thing?

Affordable, too, for only Php2,995. And the best above everything else is that this is mobile internet! That means a chance to blog practically anywhere and everywhere. To be able to download, stream HD makeup videos for inspirations, faster loading time and unlimited online capabilities and a chance to work and research on designs for possible layouts  for my blog.

I can't imagine not being able to blog, look at new products and research on the best of the best out there. I follow a lot of blogs and I hate having idle time. With all the things going in my life, I don't ever want to stop. Who would anyway? There are so many things online now and for girls like me who hates traffic (both offline and online), this is my best bet.

Instant connection couldn't get any better than this. And if it does, Smart is surely the one doing it. :)

Get to know more about SmartBro 4x More Fiber Power through their website, http://www1.smart.com.ph/pages/imaginemore. :)

And if you haven't had a chance to watch the new Smart Imagine More TVC, here's it is:

"BYS Matte Foundation (Sand Beige). Matte Foundation has no shine or luminous quality and guess what? That is exactly what some of us look for in a Foundation."  - www.fashionaddict.com.au

Having tried this latest foundation, I noticed a few things,

• How smooth it applies on to the skin, with our without primer.
• Provides great coverage that eliminates the need to use concealer for my acne marks and spots.
• A little goes a long way, like what Sam said.
• Gives a incredible matte finish
• Goes on like second skin and blends well
• A bottle will last you a long time
• Has great staying power
• Keeps oilies at bay for at least an hour or two.

When I was young, these guys... they were my life. Since there was no internet or itunes. We listened to the radio and waited for their songs to play. We called in and voted for them to be on the top spot. We bought their albums, from tapes to CD's. Lined up for their concerts and took blurry pictures of them through our analog cams.

Their songs, they were the soundtrack of my life. I was a die hard Rivermaya and Eraseherheads fan. Firewoman by Barbie was my break up anthem. Oh yeah! I see a lot of you agreeing. :)

For a time, I thought that I wouldn't be able to hear them sing or create music again with all the technology eating up the music scene. But seeing them take advantage of it and ignite their creativity... now, that's what I call making music history.

And I'm glad that you kids can see the artists I looked up to when I was young... er. :)

Know more about the newest SmartBro here.