First, I want to ask for your prayers and support for the victims of typhoon Ondoy.
For NCR residents you may give your donation in goods at any McDonalds in NCR; for cash and goods you can give it to ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamily Foundation, GMA Kapuso Foundation, Tulong Bayan at Balay Expo Cubao, GAWAD KALINGA Centers, CFC Ortigas, Mega Tent at Meralco Ave., White Space at Pasong Tamo ext. and University of Santo Tomas in Tan Yan Kee Student Center.
You may also deposit cash donations at ABSCBN Sagip Kapamilya Banco De Oro account # 5630020111 (btw for those taking advantage of this unfortunate event and spreading fake accounts, please stop! Many are already suffering and we don't need scumbags now!)
For International donations, you may give / send your cash donations using xoom.com
Step 1 – Sign up for a Xoom.com account, or sign in to your existing Xoom.com account.
Step 2 – Select Bank Deposit as a disbursement option.
Step 3 – Enter the following Recipient Name and Bank Account details:
Recipient Name - Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)
Bank Account Details - The following Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) bank
account details will be needed at the time of the transaction. You can enter any one
of the following bank accounts to make their donation:
PNRC Peso Accounts:
• Banco de Oro – Peso Account: 453-0018647
• Bank of the Philippine Islands - Peso Account: 4991-0010-99
• Metrobank – Peso Account: 151-3-04163122-8
• Philippine National Bank – Peso Account: 3623-3680-0011
PNRC Dollar Accounts:
• Banco de Oro - Dollar Account: 453-0039482
• Bank of the Philippine Islands - Dollar Account: 8114-0030-94
• Metrobank - Dollar Account: 151-2-151002182
• Philippine National Bank - Dollar Account: 375-283500026
Enter Recipient Address and Phone Number:
Philippines National Red Cross
National Headquarters
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area
Manila 2803, Philippines
Phone Number: 632 527 0000
Step 4 - Enter the coupon code "HELPONDOY" at the bottom of the Payments page.
So you wouldn't need to pay for the transaction fees.
MakeUp ForEver HD Microfinish Powder
vs
No Brand Silica Powder Spheres
On a lighter note, you probably already saw on my last haul post that I got the MUFE HD powder and promised to do a comparison with a no brand silica powder. So, here it is! Hope this will help!
AVAILABILITY
MUFE -> Philippines: MUFE stores in Shangrila, The Fort, Cebu, Davao
Internationally: Free standing MUFE stores, Sephora, HSN
No Brand Silica -> Mainly in online shops like Coastal Scents, TKB, etc.
PRICE
MUFE -> $30 for 0.35 oz at Sephora
No Brand Silica -> $4 for 1 oz at Coastal Scents
Winner: No Brand Silica, clearly you'll be saving a lot more money! You're paying $26 less for more than twice the amount of the MUFE one!
COLOR
Both look transparent and wouldn't give a whitish cast when applied properly.
Winner: IT'S A TIE!
RESULT/EFFECT/APPEARANCE ON SKIN
Both blurs out fine lines well! Both may look cakey if too much product is applied. Both mattifies moderately.
Winner: IT'S A TIE
TEXTURE
MUFE -> I believe that this are more finely milled than that of the no brand one so this is much more smoother to touch and very comfortable on the skin. Glides on the skin better than the no brand silica.
No Brand Silica -> You can feel that the spheres are much larger so this is a bit more chunkier in touch but still smooth just not as smooth and finer than the MUFE one.
Winner: MUFE!
FEEL ON SKIN
MUFE -> Very light weight. Non-drying so more comfortable on the skin.
No Brand Silica -> As light weight as the MUFE, however I feel that it dries out my skin by just bit.
Winner: MUFE!
WEAR TIME
Both has similar length of wear time. These doesn't last all day long, so you need to reapply every once in a while. So, if you're looking for setting powders to make your makeup last, silica powders are not for you. However, if you're interested in the silica powders for aesthetics and for photography, then go ahead, you'll not be disappointed!
Winner: Tie!
MY THOUGHTS:
I personally prefer the MUFE one since my skin tends to be sensitive at times and the MUFE one feels better in those times. But, for the times that I have normal skin conditions, then I wouldn't mind using the no brand silica spheres. For those with dry skin, I suggest getting the MUFE one, but for oily skin you may settle for the no brand one. For those who wants the best pampering for the skin and doesn't mind the price tag then go for the MUFE one. But if you want the same effect, doesn't want to spend that much, and doesn't mind the slight difference in feel and texture, I strongly suggest to go for the no brand one!
