Product Review: GNC Mega Men® Dietary Supplement

     Is you vitamins complete from A to Zinc? Think again?! Today I'll be sharing with you another review that I think is very important for the men in our lives. They can be your husband, boyfriend, uncle, guy friend and colleague. I guess the line above gave you a clue of what kind of product we're going to talk about. It's a kind of vitamin and mineral or a dietary supplement that is specially formulated for men. I'm sure when you hear the line above, one of the most famous brand of vitamins and minerals will pop into your mind. No, we're not going to talk about that. What we're going to discuss here is another brand of vitamins and minerals that is also complete from A to Zinc and beyond! GNC Mega Men Dietary Supplement is complete from A to Zinc plus additional nutrients to support other important important aspects of men's health. I presume you already know what vitamins and minerals can do to you body. I'll list down below the supplement facts of GNC Mega Men so that you'll have an idea about the list of vitamins and minerals included in one tablet of this premium dietary supplement.

     My husband takes this supplement twice daily. After a week of taking it religiously, he saw a big difference on his body. There's a lot of changes particularly positive effects that made him finish the whole bottle so that he'll be able to see the maximum effect of this product. I was surprised when he said that he'll gave this a 5/5 rating! Wanna know why this product deserves a perfect rating? Click CONTINUE READING and find out!

Product Review: GNC Mega Men Dietary Supplement

GNC Philippines' Brand Ambassador Alice Dixson in the Best Shape of Her Life

     It's a privilege to work with GNC Philippines as their partner blogger that's why I'm in a blissful state when the marketing team invited me yesterday to the press launch of their newest brand ambassador. It's a very short notice but luckily made it to the launch despite the lack of sleep and intense heat on my way to the venue. I'm very excited to meet the newest member of GNC Philippines family. Can you feel the excitement? I'm sure you do! So without further ado, let me share with you the highlights of the press launch happened at The Blackboard by Chef Michel. Click CONTINUE READING to know the more about the secrets of Alice Dixson in the Best Shape of Her Life.

GNC Philippines' Brand Ambassador Alice Dixson in the Best Shape of Her Life

Product Review: GNC Pro Performance® 100% Whey Protein

     Happy Sunday! Here's a review of another top-selling GNC product that I'm sure gym buffs out there will surely love. Eat clean, go to the gym and look mean! But this mantra isn't complete because you still need to take supplements designed to help you build muscle and give you extra energy during workout.  I presume gym enthusiasts already know different brands of whey protein supplements available in the market today. Some are effective but with a higher price tag while some give same results at a cheaper price. So when I visited the GNC  SM North The Block store last February, I was surprised that when I saw a GNC brand whey protein. I'm not new to whey protein because the hubby already have tired three different brands before. He's working out seriously three to five times a week and I've seen his progress not only because of the eat clean and go to the gym routine. He's also incorporating whey protein supplement and other vitamins to help him build healthy muscle. 

     No pain, no gain! This is so true because staying fit and healthy is hard to achieve if you're not 100% dedicated to what you are doing. This is lifestyle. The food and health supplements you take inside your body will not give you instant muscle overnight or in just a span of one month. Once you've started your journey to healthy living, you will see positive results in six months based on the hubby's progress. He took this whey protein supplement for 14 days straight and even though he didn't saw drastic change in his muscle shape, he still give this whey protein a thumbs up because of the positive effects he experienced before and after workouts. Wanna know why GNC Pro Performance® 100% Whey Protein should be your next gym buddy? Click CONTINUE READING to see the complete details of this 100% whey protein goodness!

GNC Pro Performance® 100% Whey Protein
NATURAL SOURCE OF BCAA

20 GRAMS OF HIGH-QUALITY PROTEIN SOURCE

QUICK DISSOLVING, EASY-TO-MIX

Product Review: GNC Vitamin Plus GlutaBright

     Hello dearies! How's your day? I've been sweating a lot today and it only means summer has officially started. Do you agree? If you're excited to hit the beach and get that glowing sun-kissed skin, let me share with you my thoughts on what made my skin even toned and glowing. I hope this review will serve as a guide and a recommendation on what whitening supplement you should consider taking after getting tan this summer. Because there are so many glutathione brands in the market today, I'm sure you're already confused what to choose. Before I start the review, I want you to know that I already have a fair complexion to begin with that's why I've seen no drastic change in the whitening or lightening department overall BUT there's a significant change in the discoloration that I had after a frying incident. I've also maintained my skin tone even if I'm exposed to sun in the afternoon. If you'll ask me, I'll be satisfied with a product that will give me a positive result rather than promises even though it will take a month or two. As for skin whitening, the effect of one product varies from person to person. The length of whitening depends on the amount of melanin present in the skin. For example, dark skinned individuals need a continuous use of whitening pills for more than six months before they can see the maximum effect. So I tell you now that taking whitening pills doesn't give you an overnight result. Patience is a virtue so with continuous use, you'll see positive effects.

    Here's a review of the product that GNC Live Well Philippines sent me last February. It's the Vitamin Plus GlutaBright glutathione and this is one of their best-selling products. Vitamin Plus GlutaBright is great for keeping your skin healthy and young plus you get more free radical fighting antioxidants than the usual glutathione combinations in the market. You get GNC quality all over. When I received the product, I was a bit shocked when I saw the price but after taking it religiously for a month I can say that you get what you pay for. GNC products are known for their quality that's why I regard this product a cost-effective one. To know more about the product click CONTINUE READING and see my honest to goodness review :)

GNC Vitamin Plus GlutaBright

GNC's Top 10 Products + The New GNC Gold Card Membership Discount Card

     Hello! Here's the continuation post of my favorite health and supplement store- GNC Live Well Philippines :) In this post, I would like to share with you the TOP 10 PRODUCTS in terms of unit sales. I'm not surprised when I saw my favorite facial moisturizer on the number 1 spot. As I've said on my last post, GNC Vitamin C Facial Moisturizing Cream is my HG (holy grail) face moisturizer. Yes, I've tried several brands and even organic ones but I keep on coming back to this product whenever I feel that I get immune to the current skin care products I'm using. If you're a loyal GNC customer, I'm sure you're familiar with the products sold in their stores. I want to mention them all but methinks one post is not enough because they have so many great products to offer not just for Men and Women's health. They also offer Ginseng, Aromatherapy, Herbs, Sports Nutrition, Personal Care, Children and Teen Health products. According to the pr, they have more than 600 sk units so I'm sure whatever you need to boosts health and vitality GNC have them in store for you!

     So now may I present to you the top 10 products of GNC Live Well Philippines in order. Click CONTINUE READING to find out!

Feature: GNC Live Well Philippines

     Health is wealth as simple as that. Health is very important and only a few can live to that epic saying. It's hard to live a healthy lifestyle, right? Having a sound mind and body is one of the many things that we need if we want to achieve a better body free from dreadful diseases, irreversible sickness or just the plain lethargy-ness that we feel every now and then. I know I'm not the perfect example to this so called healthy living, eating clean and living well but we are all free to start a healthy lifestyle anytime and it's not too late to start now.

     As a health conscious individual, I've learned to read labels of products that I put inside my body, I've tried at least three types or exercise routines at home and also enrolled myself at the gym and had researched more than ten supplements available in the market to help me loose weight and maintain youthful skin. I'm very proud to say that one of my favorite store, GNC Philippines have chosen this blog to be their partner in promoting men's and women's health and wellness. I've tried one brand of GNC health supplement in the past and been using the infamous GNC Vitamin C Moisturizer until now. It's been three years since I met this amazing facial moisturizer. If you're a long time reader of this blog I'm sure you've already read my review and have seen my skin care essential haul posts that includes this moisturizer.  

     I'm not sure if all of you know what GNC is all about, in this post let me share with you everything about them and all the things you need to know about the quality and assurance that you'll get from the products they have in store for you. Click CONTINUE READING to know more why GNC is the number 1 health supplement store in the country and worldwide!

GNC Live Well Philippines

July Haul

      Before this month ends, let me share with you the products that I've purchased on different days. If you notice, most of the items here are my HG's so if you want to read my review I'll provide the link below. I want you to know that most of my "haul post" showcase my HG skin care brands. Pardon me because I try to veered away from buying things that I don't need and if I know it will irritate my skin, I'll skip it. I always think more than 10 times before buying new skin care product or makeup. I hope you'll not get bored of reading my haul post. But I assure you that there will be 1 or 2 items that's new so that I can share my review especially on latest cosmetic products in the market today that's budget friendly!

     

     So lets start with my favorite cleanser, Eskinol that I've been replenishing since the day I discovered it from Janet's review. I love this cleanser doesn't irritate my skin and didn't make my breakout worse even if I ran the soaked cotton ball on them. It just sting big time XD. My next purchase was Maybelline Make Up Remover, it's my 3rd bottle. I only use this if I have photo shoot and I need to remove my eye makeup. This baby melts away stubborn eye shadows and waterproof eyeliners :) I'm not planning to buy a new contact lens because I still have 3 designs that I use alternately during photo shoots but when I saw that Dull to Doll was having a clearance sale, I immediately purchased this one. It's purple and I already used it in one of my photo shoot weeks ago. 

GEO Contact Lens
Eskinol Spot-less White Facial Deep Cleanser
Maybelline Make Up Remover Eye and Lip

Skin Care Essential Haul + Bazaar

     Hi dearies! I just want to share things I accumulated from my "tipid mode"/ beauty on a budget shopping and an unexpected purchases from the Bazaar for All Season last November 4 (Sunday) with le hubby and my parents. 

     This mini haul is always on my list whenever I go shopping for my skin care essentials because all of them are my HG's. I forgot how many times I bought these products except the Quick FX which was my second sachet. If you wanna know why these products tops my list and why I considered them my skin's best-bestest friend read my reviews here ^_^

Asian Secrets Lulur Body Scrub

GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream

Quick FX Pimple Eraser

Snoe White Vitamin C Rich Calamansi Beauty Bar

Snoe White The Special Black Bleaching Bar

     I wanted to support my favorite fashion bloggers that's why I decided to drop by at the Bazaar for All Season last November 4 and that's a Sunday. Shopping wasn't a plan at all until my parents got delighted with the mark down prices of shoes and clothes. Even though we only have an hour to window shop, they managed to buy something that's worth every peso :D Surprisingly, the hubby gave his signal for me to shop ^_^ but there was a limit to my budget and this were all I got.

Floral Bustier Top

Chiffon Button down Polo

Anagon "ZERO" Wire Bracelet
Simone's Fashion Closet Necklace

     Souvenir photo from the Bazaar for All Season with Ana Gonzales and my son Kenzo/Zero. Wasn't able to take photo from fashion bloggers because they're all busy packing their stuff coz it's closing time :( Twas great seeing fashion bloggers! Hope to see you all next Bazaar!

Photo from anagonzales.com

Good Times!~

   

My Skin Care Regimen

     Hi loves! I'm worrying that another typhoon (Helen) will give sleepless nights and panic attacks to those living near rivers, creeks and low lands. After a day of sunshine here's another day of gloomy sky. If only we can talk to mother nature and ask her to give us normal amount of rainfall then we'll all be appease. Let's just pray that God will guide and give us strength and patience to endure all these natural disasters that we have to face.
     Today is errands day and we're off to Sm Fairview for some grocery and window shopping :D I'm also excited because the kiddo in me wants to play arcade games, weeee!~ So before going outside, I want to share my skin care regimen. Almost all of these skin care products became my HG (holy grail). Believe me when I say that I've tried and tested these soaps since 2009. Some brands specially with the soap only became my favorites this year. 

     My facial soaps- I use this soap once or twice a day. I also use a special soap e.g my skin is acting up or I want to lighten dried up zits.

ALL ORGANICS CALAMANSI

Step 1: I leave the soaps lather for 2 minutes then rinse.

SNOE WHITE VITAMIN C RICH CALAMANSI

SNOE WHITE SPECIAL BLACK BLEACHING SOAP

Step 2: After the Calamansi soap (ALL ORGANICS/SNOE WHITE) I leave the soaps lather on my
face for 2 minutes then rinse.

CYLEINA KOJIC ACID SOAP

FOR PIMPLE MARKS

ALL ORGANICS TOMATO LIME

FOR ACNE BREAK-OUTS

     I only use one toner before until I tried something that is almost close to organic because of its ingredients (will make a review soon)- All Organics Lemongrass Facial toner and Dr. Skin Oil Control Toner

ALL ORGANICS LEMONGRASS 

My new love! I included this on my skin care regimen because it helped me lessen my pimples during my monthly period.

     For my moisturizer- I only use GNC Vitamin C Moisturizer and Camaru Naturals Camellia Oil

DAY

NIGHT, I ALSO USE THIS AS MY UNDER EYE CREAM

     And for my face mask- I use Purederm's Dual Well-Being twice a week.

     Basically that's it! I will update this post later. I want to add something but I can't find the pictures of them. Hope you enjoyed reading this. Stay safe everyone!

Good Times!~

Product Review: GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream

     Hello everyone! How's your day? Well, I'm good but I'm a bit lazy to make another review from organic products that I've been using. So I'll just make a short review on one of my HG moisturizer. When I say HG (holy grail), I mean that I'm using the product for more than 3 months now and my skin loves it. 

GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream

image from GNC

     Some of us don't follow the basic step in skin care routine- the cleanse-tone-moisturize thing. One of the important step here is moisturizing. Some of us tends to neglect and skip this step. I suffered from adult acne when I was in college so I tried different brands of moisturizer from high ends, low ends and cost effective ones.

      I can say that my search for the perfect moisturizer is over until I read in a forum from female network this brand and been raved by GTalkers. May I now present to you the GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream.

     GNC or General Nutrition Centers is one of American commercial enterprise that focuses on retail sales of health and nutrition related products including vitamins, supplements, minerals, herbs, sports nutrition, diet and energy produtcs. Here in our country, GNC Live Well store are located in various malls. Some of them have stand alone store and kiosks.

      So now let's focus on the product review. This moisturizing cream is under their beauty and wellness product along with other moisturizers like Aloe Vera moisturizing cream for sensitive skin and Vitamin A,E and D for dry skin. This product is also labeled as anti-aging cream.

GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream

Vitamin C enhances the skin's natural production of collagen and helps to support skin health, excellent day moisturizer, maybe used at night too for optimum moisturization.

size: 2oz (57g)

price: 175php ( Around $ 4.00+ )

place bought:  GNC Sm Fairview
Available at all GNC stores nationwide

instruction for use:  Smooth on face and throat using upward strokes.

Apply daily as an excellent makeup base and nightly for optimum moisturization.

ingredients:  Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Diazolidinyl Urea, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbic Acid, Propylparaben, Fragrance.

GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream
This is how the product looks like. It's almost half way of the tub.

GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream
sorry for the blurry pic, the consistency is thick like that of a mayonnaise

What I like:

• Not oily and easily absorbed by the skin.
• Much softer/supple skin and brighter looking appearance.
• No break-outs and irritations.
• Light citrusy scent that is not overpowering.
• The consistency of the cream is thick but spreadable. 
• Inexpensive for a 2oz jar because I only needed a pea size for my face and another pea size for my neck.
• One jar lasted me for more than 3 months.
• Batch and expiry date is stamped on the bottom of the jar.

What I don't like:

• The packaging is a bit big for travel.
• In a tub, not hygienic.

Will I repurchase: YES!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 5/5 rating. I think it's better if the packaging is in a tube type like those of toothpaste or in a pump bottle. On the other hand, i love this product and I'm on my second tub now. It's a steal for a moisturizer that can also be a substitute for a night cream because you will wake up with a supple and hydrated face without the greasy feel.

     I highly recommend this product for all skin types specially to ladies starting their late 20's because vitamin C also helps in the production of collagen which gives elasticity to the skin. Use a spatula to scoop out the cream and don't use your bare hands because it will contaminate the product. 

     I super love this product! That's all for now ladies. Have a great day ahead.

Good Times!~