San San Cosmetic Lippies (HD & Lip Crayon)

SANSAN HD (High Definition Lipstick with VIT A, C, E with SPF 15)

 These HD lippies cost PHP 160. 00 and available at HBC branches – well it comes in a reasonable, affordable price and the packaging is nice (metallic & futuristic vibe). It says it provide full coverage (I suggest layers or reapplication to get the full coverage), with Vitamin A, C & E & creamy matte finish but it felt like a moisturizing lippie except “Pale Plum” & “Pretty Pink” kinda had this creamy matte finish among the bunch. On the lips it was light and refreshing plus I like the relaxing vanilla scent. It is easy to removed and it has this moisturizing effect. My favorite is the “Nude Brown” and “Pale Plum”.

SANSAN LIP CRAYON (Long wearing – Matte Finish – Vitamin C & E) PHP 165

*Been using it for too long*

I really like this product because it is MATTE and I like the DEEP RAISIN shade, it was light on the lips, full coverage and doesn’t create those annoying cracks that you get from matte lipsticks . It had a moisturizing effect and the price is good, reasonable and affordable. Wished it had that roll on the bottom to extend it  but you have to re-sharpen (if there is such a word) with a chubby pencil sharpener.

Post Workout Care

Lately I’ve decided to get back into working out after a month of abstaining (from working out). It’s hard but then its 2017, one of my goals for this year is to get back to shape in 3 months – to go to the gym atleast 4 times in a week & LISTEN.

I never shared any fitness tips on my blog for the fact, I haven’t achieved my body goal since I started gaining weight after my board exam – It’s been 2 years (Ang sarap kaya kumain!) and like no progress at all. My weight was a YO-YO but for those girls who are struggling the same I hear you.

Since I’ve devoted myself into blogging to skincare why hasn’t there been a blogpost of post workout care. So here are my personal faves and for years it has been a routine that I have improve as the years go by.

After working out, Ofcourse you take a shower preferably a little bit cool (to cool down the body) but as years passed I stopped taking a shower right after working out right away because I start developing veins on my feet. So now I prefer to shower at home after few hours. Only on occasions, I take a shower right after like I have an event or work right after.

After taking a shower, I like spending time in the gym’s steam room with my favorite hair mask. Been using hair mask for years and I atleast do it once or twice a week to make my hair smooth and healthy (That’s why I manage to have straight hair in good condition) – its more practical compared to a hair spa. You can buy a small tub in the local drug store and grocery.

Hortaleza Professional Self warming hair mask PHP 34.00 , comes in a sachet and it does speak for itself its does go warm as you apply it from scalp to roots. The texture is like scrub-like and it smells good. Well its like buying a salon quality product at an affordable price. My hair is so smooth and it is relaxing. It didn’t mention any instruction on the pack on how long should it be leave on but usually FOR ME about 5-15 minutes while I am in the steam room and 5 minutes at home (in the shower). You apply hair mask after shampoo & conditioner.

Another regimen I do in the steam room, is using a body scrub why? to remove all the LIBAG and to exfoliate my body’s skin.

Body Recipe Moisturizing Body Scrub 230 g – PHP 182.00 – Well I use body recipe soaps, hair removal cream and the scrub DID NOT fail also because like all body scrubs did do justice making my skin soft and brightens my skin. Well compared to those drug store / boutique body scrubs this smells good and its bigger.  How to use it? 1. Apply scrub on moistened skin or during bathing 2. Gently massage 3. Leave on 3-5 minutes 4.Rinse thoroughly 5. Follow Body Recipe Hand & Body Lotion 6. For best results, use 2-3 times a week.

A personal post workout care that I apply before going to sleep – LEGS & ARMS FIRMING LOTION, which I learn from my mother since she uses CLARINS ( I wasn’t able to recall the full name of the product but it has like anti cellulite properties), which is quite expensive but I was able to find another alternative and I can buy from a reasonable price since I don’t earn that much CATHY DOLL CHILLI BOMB PHP 349.00 It helps simulate the fat-burning system and comes with 3 firming treatment beads (L-carnitine, cucumber and chili extract). I do this routine for the skin to be intact, prevent sagging and more cellulite.

Jollibee ‘s Pepper Cream Burger Steak and New Look!

Your all time favorite classic  burger steak gets an upgrade and a new addition to the JB menu – The Jollibee Pepper Cream Burger Steak – JB’s signature beef patty with 100% rich beef, rich sauce made of cream and black pepper topped with sweet corn kernels and served with steam rice. It will be available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out and drive-thru for just only PHP 50 for 1 pc solo and PHP 55 comes with nestea icetea YAY!

Review: 

I am a fan of the classic burger steak and ofcourse the phenomenal CHICKEN JOY – The thing with the Pepper Cream Burger Steak is that is something to get used to from the usual but its delish! The pepper in the sauce did not overpower- it met the pinoy taste and the sauce’s thickness is just right compared to the classic that is way thicker and more flavor. I just love the sweet corn toppings because it adds fiber and mixes well with the flavor. The patty is still the same kind of patty you get from JB. It’s worth the try guys and super affordable pa PHP 50 lang and may drink for additional PHP 5. 

 

 

In line with the launch, is also the presentation of Jollibee’s new look/ interior/concept – a very modern pinoy vibe with murals and artworks by EGG FIASCO (known for the famous BGC Murals) and the crew/staff uniforms designed by renowned Filipino designer – Francis Libran. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BROTHER: SCAN N’ CUT

I recognize BROTHER from watching too much PROJECT RUNWAY – Well Brother is not about sewing machines but also creating the latest crafting innovation in fashion, art and everything else –  Introducing the Brother ScanNCut CM700.PHP 24, 995

The CM700 is not that complicated when it comes to functions but you have to study the guide first on how you are gonna use it and make sure that every material is aligned and placed properly. You can do in just a jiffy once you’ve studied and got use to the different functions plus its fun! and having your designs and creations come alive.

We had a workshop using the CM700, we designed for an eco bag where we had these ready made designs to be cut into perfection by the machine then hot-pressed the designs (via iron) on the eco-bag  once the and Christmas card using a templates for the cut-outs. 

You can enjoy the CM700 by cutting out stickers, decoration for tumblers, cup sleeves and merch items (shirt, cap, bag etc.)

Comes with 

  • 300 dpi built-in scanner
  • 7 fonts and 631 built in designs including 100 quilt patterns
  • Large 12″ x 24″ scanning and cutting area
  • SVG Data readability – support of a universal design file format
  • 2 USB PORTS
  • Wireless network ready 

Included accessories:

  • Standard cut blade holder
  • Standard cut blade
  • Middle tack adhesive mat 12″ x 12″ (305 x 305 mm)
  • Accessory pouch
  • Spatula
  • Pen Set (Black/Red)
  • Pen Holder
  • Touch Pen

 

SHAKEAWAY to Manila!

With over 180 varieties of concoctions and mixes for you to try – Shakeaway is the biggest menu so far I’ve seen here in Manila – It’s definitely unlimited creamy filled goodness 🙂

Shakeaway started in the UK and considered as the biggest milkshake bar company in the world and the original RE-INVENTOR of the milkshakes in 1993. It expanded all across Europe and in the middle east – that is why the brand is familiar to me because there is a Shakeaway branch in Muscat – place where I grew up. 

Shakeaway has find its place in the tropical Philippines and opened their first branch at UP Town Center, Katipunan (Ground Floor Phase 2 – near Mango, H&M & Burger King). It’s unusual for serving a huge menu and you have no idea where to start and what to order. You’ll also love their wall of treats too! The menu also paves way to the traditional pinoy taste such as CHOCNUT, CHOCOLATE COATED POLVORON, CHOCO MALLOWS, CORN, JACKFRUIT, MACAPUNO, PANDAN CUPCAKIE, PEANUT KISSES and PILI NUTS UBE. 

How do you place an order?

Start off with choosing your SIZE (Regular is PHP 190 and Large is PHP 250), ICE CREAM or FAT FREE FROZEN YOGHURT – the base is vanilla as standard but if you opt for a dietary/healthy option go for fro-yo. Pick your FLAVORS (First flavor is FREE & additional cost PHP 60): Fruity, sweety, chocolatey, biscuity and everything elsey. Add your EXTRAS (Toppings, extra thick and ice cream PHP 30 and additional supplements for PHP 60) – The staff is very generous and helpful with regarding dietary concerns and even adding more sugar if necessary and preferred. Do you know there is even HOT MILKSHAKES? 

For the FAMOUS NAMED MILKSHAKES, I recommend the best-selling DAVE – who doesn’t love KINDER BUENO! and FERRERO ROCHER with crumbled cadbury flakes on top. They have others on the menu like the CASEY, FYNN, HARRY, JOE, JOSE (Ube & Macapuno with pinipig on top), KAI, MAE, MAX, MIKE, SOL, STEPHEN and TYLER. For the price of PHP 250 REGULAR and PHP 310 for the LARGE. 

Shakeaway is not only about MILKSHAKES, they have also FRUITY SMOOTHIES (PHP 190 Regular and PHP 250 Large). Additional flavors would cost PHP 60 and NAMES SMOOTHIES cost PHP 250 for Regular and PHP 310 for LARGE. 

Also Shaved ice(lESS THAN 160 CALORIES PER SERVING), fro-yo and low fat fries – which I’m looking forward to try soon!  

Okay, I know its a bity pricey compared to other MILKSHAKE BARS but it the QUALITY of INGREDIENTS USED and the sweetness level is just alright. 

For the VIP CLUB ROYALTY CARD – Collect 10 stamps and claim your FREE STANDARD REGULAR MILKSHKAKE. 

For more information go to www.SHAKEAWAY.COM and follow them on FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM @Shakeawayph 

IFLIX SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER WITH A CHRISTMAS TREE-RIFIC GIVEAWAY

MANILA, December 19, 2016 – iflix, the world’s leading Internet TV service for emerging markets, offering subscribers unlimited access to thousands of TV shows, movies and more, is celebrating Christmas with a Tree-rific Giveaway! Starting today, consumers can take home iflix subscriptions just by visiting iflix Christmas trees in the following malls: Greenbelt 5, TriNoma, and Eastwood Mall.

Participants are able to take one ornament from the tree that contains a voucher code for either 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, or 1-year iflix subscriptions upon signing up or presenting details of their existing iflix account to personnel on site. Users that claim vouchers on the spot can additionally choose to receive a candy cane or have their photo taken with Santa Claus.

The campaign kicked-off with a tree lighting ceremony at The Gallery in Greenbelt 5 last December 17, featuring an iflix tree with ornaments containing subscription vouchers. Guests were treated to musical performances from renowned local artists Kai Honasan, Kitchie Nadal, Aia De Leon, and Barbie Almalbis. 

Sherwin Dela Cruz, iflix Philippines Country Manager, commented: “It’s been a phenomenal year for iflix as more and more Filipinos join the entertainment revolution. Our Tree-rific Giveaway is a chance for us to give back and say thank you for all the support we’ve received in 2016. 2017 is going to be another great year for us as we promise to deliver more titles that Filipinos will surely love.” 

Now available in Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Brunei, and the Maldives, iflix will continue to roll out its world-class service to key additional emerging markets in the coming months. Offering consumers, a vast library of top Hollywood, Asian regional, and local TV shows and movies including many first run exclusives and award-winning programs, each subscription allows users to access the service on up to five devices, including phones, laptops, tablets, and television sets, for viewing wherever, whenever. iflix subscribers can also download TV shows and movies from iflix’s extensive catalogue for offline viewing. The service is priced at only PHP 129 per month in the Philippines for unlimited access with no ads!

For new subscribers, iflix offers a complimentary 1-month trial with full access to its world-class service, features and content. Go to www.iflix.com to register.

Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Coolers: a Christmas Cup of Sweetness from Serenitea

Christmas is just around the corner, and everyone can have a taste of it through a sweet cup of Serenitea’s limited Christmas drinks: the Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Coolers.

 Speculoos, a spiced short crust biscuit, is traditionally served as a Christmas treat in Belgium. Made with Lotus Biscoff Spread and sprinkles of crushed Lotus Caramelized biscuit on top, Speculoos Coolers brings out the flavors of Christmas that everyone can enjoy this holiday season.

 No matter how diverse a person’s taste, family, friends, and, officemates can find a Speculoos flavor to suit their taste. What sets these coolers apart, is the delectable flavor of the Lotus Biscoff Spread in every sip along with the sweetness of caramelized biscuit of Lotus Biscoff on top of the cream.

The latest drinks for Christmas comes in three sweet delicious flavors: Taro Speculoos, Matcha Speculoos and Butter Rum Speculoos.

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Taro Speculoos (195 PhP – Large Size 700 cc) The all-time favorite taro combined with the palatable flavor of Lotus Biscoff and adding a hint of cookie dough in slush.
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Matcha Speculoos (195 PhP – Large Size 700 cc) Bestseller-flavor Matcha green tea matched with cookie butter and Lotus Biscoff into slush made in heaven.
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Butter Rum Speculoos (185 PhP – Large Size 700 cc) A perfect combination of butter and rum in a speculoos drink creation

This Christmas season, everyone can definitely eat, drink and have a fun-filled holiday with their friends and family at Serenitea. The Speculoos Coolers are available in all 45 branches of Serenitea nationwide until January 31, 2017 only; and if you want more sweetness this Christmas, Lotus Biscoff Spread and Original Caramelized Biscuit products are available in all leading supermarkets nationwide. For more information, follow Lotus Biscoff Philippines on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LotusBiscoffPH and Serenitea at www.facebook.com/iloveserenitea/

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Review: TOP-O (Topical Oxygen Supplement)

TOP-O is a water-based preparation which contains Water, Oxygen and Sea Salt, makes it as a moisturizer for all skin types and conditions. It says in the bottle, it compose of mainly dissolved oxygen and a tinge of sea salt in 80mL volume of water. Primarily to have good skin, OXYGEN is the key for it to be healthy, young-looking, fresh and glowing!

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I personally used this anytime when my face itches or gets irritated – when my zits are breaking out and getting itchy. I just spray it over and leave it on and the itchiness plus swelling disappears which makes makes my skin feeling fresh and hydrated. I do use it before applying my make up, after washing my face, applying my toner, other creams and serum, after all absorbs that’s when I spray TOP-O (as my moisturizer). I realized the more I get older, the importance of moisturizing my skin since I am exposed to different kinds of environment, it does affect my skin plus the aging factor.

How do you use TOP-O

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(I was testing the product, should have removed my specs haha)
  1. Hold TOP-O 2-3 inches from the skin
  2. Spray religiously several times a day
  3. DO NOT WIPE, let the skin absorb it/dry by itself

Follow TOP-O on instagram @TopicalOxygenSupplement

Available in 7/11, WATSONS, SOUTHSTAR DRUG, MERCURY DRUG & MORE‼️

📱VIBER 09178398339 📱SMS 0977813412

Visit  www.top-o.com.ph

OhMyBagPhils X Krishgeek

I am so into bags- being a girl who needs to bring everything, my motto is “It is better to be OVERPACK(ED) than UNDERPACK(ED). It is an essential since I bring everything and I need to be prepared whether it is work, events, going out or travel. I make sure that my bag also matches OOTDs ofcourse.

Then I realized that my bags go through a lot and  it needs the proper care so its a genius that there are “handle wraps” especially my bags are always heavy – ask my friends about it #GIRLSCOUT

@OHMYBAGPHILS provides these handle wraps for bags that are affordable and stylish also, they have patterns in solid colors and loud prints. We know that the handles of our bags (the leather) sloughs off as time goes by or how much you’ve used it. Plus it is an investment for you to pro-long your bag’s so called life expansion (para ma-maintain) and a fabulous accessory.

VIOLA PLAIN HANDLE WRAPS

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BRIDGET BLUES HANDLE WRAPS

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For Casual/Going out/Events
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For Travel/Gym

Tips on placing your handle wraps

  1. Division the wrap(s) in half- so it would be equal
  2. Start wrapping on one side first, tangle the edge part
  3. Do the same with the other half
  4. Adjust if needed

Not only handle warps, they have bag shapers, dust bag, bag stuffer and bag fillers Oh My Bag Ph Branches: Binondo. Glorietta 3, Makati & Malate. Sales Office ☎️399-0219 / Globe 0917-6782247 / Smart 0947-9908757 / Sun 09258642247 www.ohmybag.com.ph

https://www.instagram.com/ohmybagphils/

Oracle Aesthetic Clinic: 3-LIPOMAX (Fat & Cellulite Reduction)

It’s been a year since the launch of Korea’s premiere aesthetic center here in the Philippines – Oracle Aesthetic Clinic. In line with that their state of the art technology enhancing beauty and  also less painful making it already accessible to the Filipino Market. Cheers to 1 year Oracle Aesthetic Clinic!

From my previous post from last year, I’ve tried the Korean Facial and I swear, usually when you have facials you feel swollen after right? After that service my face was bright, glowing and radiant, its like I haven’t undergone any extractions.

When it comes to the price range, you have to consult first and visit their clinic at 2/F Republic Glass Building 196 Salcedo St. Corner Soria St. Legaspi, Makati Village because prices vary according to the condition and kind of services needed for your skin. Get also your skin assessed too, with their SENSOR machine- it can trace your skin’s moisture, elasticity, skin tone & temperature.

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The staff, technicians and nurse esthetician are so friendly and highly trained – they get the work done and everything is STERILE – means clean!

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This time I’ve tried the 3-LIPOMAX, it is for fat & cellulite reduction) what it does with the use of MAXIMUS powered by TRI-LIPO,  it triggers the muscles to contract making it to burn more calories, even when your sitting down and doing activities in the same time you are burning. It is advised that this treatment be done weekly, along with diet and regular exercise.

Starts off by applying a gel at the target area so the machine can roll through it. The feeling? Its prickly-like  but tolerable you could really feel the heat but its NOT PAINFUL. I wanted to target my tummy and arms, It takes around 20 minutes for the entire front tummy & 15 minutes per arm. Getting the treatment maximum of 2 target areas or depending as advised by the doctor. Can’t wait to blog my journey about this and other treatments I’ll be getting.

There is an ONGOING PROMO for this month UNLIMITED 3-LIPOMAX!!

3-months unlimited body contouring P25, 000

6 months unlimited PLUS 2 sessions NIR Face skin tightening P50, 000

9 months unlimited plus 4 sessions NIR face skin tightening P75, 000

12 months unlimited plus 6 sessions NIR face skin tightening P120, 000

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Oracle Aesthetic Clinic

Contact Number: +63 2 801 4131 / +63 916 223 8821

Visit www.oracle-aesthetic.com.ph

Instagram: @oracle.aesthetic