Feature: Kojiesan Lightening Range- Soap, Lotion, Cleanser + Toner & Face Cream

     I've noticed that most of the Filipinas dream of having fair skin despite the fact that most of us have brown or morena skin tone. White skin is the in thing today but sometimes 'white' skin is not pleasing to the eyes if it looks pale and sickly. Whitening the skin is not an overnight process. You need to use the right products to achieve the skin tone that wants. Whitening the skin is a thing of the past because 'lightening' is in. Light skin looks more healthy because it's glowing and that's what Kojiesan Lightening range offers. I'm pretty sure that you all know Kojiesan, if not drum roll please...

     Kojiesan Lightening Soap first entered the market in 2007 as a flagship product from Beauty Elements Ventures, Inc. (BEVI). Kojic Acid formulation turned out to be the key ingredient in convincing whitening fans to become true believers. Today, Kojiesan is the #1 Kojic soap in the country. Kojie San has grown into one of the country's biggest name in lightening. Why lightening and not whitening, you may ask. Well, Kojiesan will not just whiten your skin but will lighten it giving a healthy and youthful glow. Discover Kojiesan Lightening range below and bring your skin to light with the country’s No.1 Kojic Acid Soap :)

Feature: Kojiesan Lightening Range- Soap, Lotion, Cleanser + Toner & Face Cream
R-L Counter Clockwise: Kojiesan Body Lotion, Kojiesan Face Cream,  Kojiesan Cleanser + Toner, Kojiesan Kojic Acid Soap

Feature: Avène Micellar Lotion (New Formula)

     Cosmetic products exist to help women improve their facial features or cover imperfections. But while an average woman uses 12 different products everyday—which all in all contains about 170 ingredients according to a research by U.S. organization Skin Deep—their desire to look good might do more harm than good especially when proper skin regimen is not practiced.

     This is the very reason why Eau Thermale Avène—the leading dermo-cosmetic brand in Europe—recently invited some of the country’s most prestigious beauty and wellness bloggers and members of the media at the Salon Beauvoir in Makati, City to educate them on how to properly care for their skin before, during and after applying make-up. Highlights of the event below :)

Feature: Avène Micellar Lotion (New Formula)

Here are the highlights of the event:

• Make-up learning session with Chuchie Ledesma, an international makeup artist, participants of the event were able to learn basic makeup techniques for special occasions like Valentines Day.
• Harry Tsai—the General Manager of Karihome Inc., distributor of Avène products to the Philippines—said that while putting on makeup can enhance their beauty, knowing how to properly remove all the ingredients of the cosmetic product on the face will go a long way in ensuring a “more beautiful version of themselves.”
• Harry also stressed that beauty comes naturally that's why most people make it an investment and Filipino women should do the same.
• Application of cosmetic products enhances facial features but it's also important to remove all the traces of heavy makeup at the end of the day to make sure that the skin will breathe.
• During the event, Eau Thermale Avène highlighted its New Formula Micellar Lotion as the perfect companion for Filipino women who are looking for the best make-up remover in the country.
• With this product, Filipino women who have sensitive skin can still wear their favorite makeup without worry of skin irritation after washing it.”

Eau Thermale Avène’s New Formula Micellar Lotion

• Has a top-of-the-line makeup removing efficacy. 
• Its micellar cleansing agent captures skin impurities like a magnet. 
• It is proven effective on waterproof and long-lasting cosmetic products applied on the face, eyes and lips. 
• An upgraded Micellar Lotion with a unique formula that adapts to even the most sensitive skin.
• It is 93-percent Avène Thermale Spring Water content which soothes and softens the skin, and restores its natural balance. This ingredient is medically proven to contain healing properties—soothing, anti-irritating and anti-inflammatory, as well as anti-free radicals—that make it suitable for allergic reactions, burning, stinging, itching and tingling sensations.
• Micellar Lotion guarantees comfort for all skin types and greater hydrating efficacy than other brands
• Compared with the old formula, the New Micellar Lotion has more effective and gentler emollient properties. In just three hours, the users will be able to see visible hydration in their skin.

Feature: Avène Micellar Lotion (New Formula)

Avene Micellar Lotion SRP 735.00

Avene is available in select Watsons and Mercury Drug stores

     Eau Thermale Avène is deeply rooted in dermatology and hydrotherapy, with its products being supported by more than 300 clinical studies. The company offers high-quality skincare products to customers all over the world, bringing its 260 years of expertise in managing all skin types.

     Tsai concluded, “Cosmetic products give more benefits to women on top of an improved facial feature. For some, this could be a way to be more presentable when talking to clients; to others, this could be as simple as feeling more confident about themselves. However, Filipinas should bear in mind that real beauty emanates from within; beauty will always be what’s under those heavy makeups—and we’ll help them improve their features in the most natural way.” 

Avene is available in select Watsons and Mercury Drug stores. 

Like them on Facebook:  EauThermaleAvenePH

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4D Non-Surgical Facelift by Luminisce

     No matter what age you are in, it is never too late or early to be the healthiest and best version of yourself. Visible signs of aging can start when we hit our mid 20’s to early 30's. This includes loss of skin elasticity and volume resulting in sagging skin especially on the cheeks and jaw, fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead, expression lines on the eyes and cheek, and more prominent nasolabial folds.

4D Non-Surgical Facelift by Luminisce
Introducing Fotona4D, A non-surgical laser face lifting machine that can rejuvenate skin and fight common signs of aging (Uneven skin tone, wrinkles, fine lines and facial sagging)

    Although Botox and Fillers are first in-mind when it comes to non-surgical anti-aging treatments, there are patients who are not comfortable with the idea of injections and want the least invasive procedure.

Painless procedure with same anti-aging effect as Botox and fillers and no down-time

     Fotona 4D, the latest technology for non-surgical rejuvenation and facelift is now in the Philippines. The great novelty of Fotona 4D is its four-dimensional approach. It is the first anti-aging laser treatment that includes a painless intra-oral approach to stimulate the production of collagen around the mouth, nasolabial area, cheeks, and lower face from the inside out.

4D Non-Surgical Facelift by Luminisce
Fotona4D is enabled by the expanded capabilities of 4 unique modes and 2 complimentary wavelengths that result in a respectable SmoothLifting treatment with low downtime and without any injections.

     It is now offered in Luminisce Skin & Laser Clinic in Bonifacio Global City, dubbed as “the new couture skin clinic” by its Skinvestors. This includes beauty queen Bea Rose Santiago, actress Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi, Ina Feleo, celebrity mom Maggie Wilson, and lawyer Stella Pastores- Esquivias. 

     Wellness expert and health advocate, Dr. Kristina Reyes of Luminisce decided to offer the Fotona 4D technology to meet the growing demand for a non-surgical way of lifting the face without injections, but with everyone noticing the difference.

    According to the London-trained dermatologist, this breakthrough laser treatment is best for people who are looking for a non-invasive way of lifting and tightening the face and body, with no surgery, no pain, no downtime, and no bruising.

     If you want to experience the new dimension in anti-aging technology, 

you can book your Fotona 4D treatment through www.luminisce.com 

call 5118500/ 09778044601/09159794661.

About Dra. Kaycee Reyes

     Wellness expert and health advocate, Dr. Kristina ‘Kaycee’ Cuevas Reyes, studied medicine at the University of Sto. Tomas Faculty of Medicine & Surgery. She completed her Diploma in Dermatology and Master of Science in Clinical Dermatology from King’s College and St. John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s & St. Thomas Hospital respectively in London.

About Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations

     Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations is a developed boutique clinic that aims to provide wellness, beauty, and body care through premium and innovative skin care services. Luminisce is located at 2/F Mercury Drug Building, across St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City, 32nd Street corner 4th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Product Review: Lily's Touch Miracle Cream

     Magic cream memories came back to me when I recently heard and discovered Lily's Touch Miracle Cream. My mother is a fan of magic creams that was originally produced in the Middle East. Those creams are moisturizers that claims to have a lot of skin care benefits, can be used as makeup base, and in the long run it will make the skin soft, smooth, and youthful. My mother was fond of magic creams before but magic creams lost their magic when other skin care products became a hit like bb and cc creams.

     Fast forward today, a new magic cream was selling like hot cakes in the name of Lily's Touch Miracle Cream. It's not magic now but a miracle cream that promises benefits not only for face and neck but for other parts of body as well. I'm sure you are excited to read my review. Scroll down to see why despite I have a love-hate relationship with this product, I will still recommend this if you're in search of a multi-function product that can act as moisturizer and makeup base in one.

Product Review: Lily's Touch Miracle Cream

   
     For this review, I will just list down what I've experienced from using Lily's Touch Miracle Cream for three weeks. The benefits of using this cream doesn't mean that you will experience it all. Since we have different skin types, I may or may not experience what you will or will not experience once or while you use this product.

Product Review: Lily's Touch Miracle Cream

Great For Treating/Preventing:

• Wrinkles
• Uneven Skin Tone
• Dark Under Eye
• Dark Skin
• Dull Complexion
• Dark Underarms
• Dry skin
• Melasma
• Acne Problems
• Blemishes
• White/Black Heads
• Break Outs
• Allergies
• Bite Marks
• Skin Asthma
• Rashes
• Dark Elbows|Knees|Nape

Product Review: Lily's Touch Miracle Cream

Benefits:

• Reduces the appearance of freckles and melasma
• Reduces the appearance of uneven skin pigmentation
• Lightens pimple marks
• Tightens pores
• Lightens Skin naturally 
• Repairs and Rejuvenates dull skin
• Improves skin texture leaving a supple and glowing skin

Product Review: Lily's Touch Miracle Cream

size: 50 ml

price: 450 php (Around $9.58+)

place bought: Free

Available at http://www.cheskasstore.net/

instructions for use: Apply as a moisturizer twice a day. Can be used as a makeup base too.

ingredients: Kojic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide. Alpha Tocopherol (Vit.E), Sunflower Oil, Emu Oil, Whitening Plant Extracts

Product Review: Lily's Touch Miracle Cream
It has a thick texture and consistency but I find it easy to apply using the dot-dot then spread application. I only use a pea-size amount on my face. 

What I like:

• For me, it's reasonably priced for a little amount of the product goes a long way. I think a tub can last more than a month if used on face and neck twice a day.
• It has a thick texture and consistency but I find it easy to apply using the dot-dot then spread application. I only get a pea-size amount of the product and it's enough for my entire face.
• I love the sweet melon-like scent of this all-in-one cream.
• My skin feels soft and smooth to touch after application.
• There's an instant white effect.
• I've noticed a slight change in the color of my pimple mark after two weeks of religiously applying it day and night. 
• I can see that my face has a glowing effect after using it for a week.
• I've used this on my face as a moisturizer. Since it has a matte finish, I also use this as a makeup base.
• It's multi-function. See the benefits above.
• It has a good amount of SPF- 40 to be exact.
• There's a micro peeling effect on my face after using it for two weeks.

What I don't like:

• It's in a jar/tub that doesn't come with a spatula. I find it unhygienic to dip my fingers every time I use the product.
• No batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on it.
• Not easily accessible, you have to buy it online.
• Can cause white cast on photos.
• Haven't seen any anti-aging effect while using this product for three weeks.
• I've noticed that some areas of my face became dry and flaky after a week of using this miracle cream.

Will I repurchase? Not yet because I still have a lot of remaining product in my 50 ml tub.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4/5 rating. Even though I have a love-hate relationship with Lily's Touch Miracle Cream, I will still say that it's a good moisturizer and a makeup base. It also contains natural active ingredients that are proven effective for some individuals. Vitamin E, Emu Oil, and Sunflower Oil have been proven to treat different skin problems that's why I will still recommend it if you're looking for a product to address your skin problems and concerns. 

     But there are individuals who breakout if they apply a cream or a product that has Vitamin E content on the ingredients. I've also heard my sister that she got pimples while using Sunflower Oil. Even though it has SPF40, it is still best to apply sunblock or sunscreen especially if you will stay long under the sun. Like what I always tell you, our skin may react differently to skin care products so what works for me may not work for you or vice versa.

Have you tried Lily's Touch Miracle Cream? Hope you can share your experience by commenting your thoughts below :)

For orders and other inquiries on Cheska's Online Store, you may reach them through,
email: cheskasstore@yahoo.com
mobile numbers: 0915-3463000, 0922-5458124 and 0928-3997789
Like them on Facebook: Cheska's Store
Follow them on Instagram: @cheskasstore

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DISCLAIMER: This product was sent to me by Cheska's Online Store for review. The views expressed here are my honest opinion about the product. What works for me may not work for you or vice versa. My review is based on my experience during the time and period I'm using it.

Maybelline White Superfresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!

     Maybelline is my first brand of powder foundation. Raise your hands if you're a Maybelline girl :) No doubt that the brand trumps other drugstore brands in the market today because their products are very affordable and effective. Since it's already summer, the hunt for a powder foundation that can withstand heat and humidity is on! Maybelline has been known as one of the best brands that offers powder foundation for specific needs.

     I've tried more than five brands of face powders in the past and only a few made into my favorite list. Since we are living in a tropical country, a not-so-good face powder makes the face oily after an hour or two, tends to become cakey and patchy. I've seen beauty bloggers raving the new powder foundation of Maybelline called White Superfresh. I'm about to buy a compact to try it for myself but the Maybelline team invited me to take the #UltiMatteFaceOff challenge this week. Of course I've accepted it without second thoughts.

Maybelline White Superfresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!

Maybelline White Superfresh Power Foundation claims:

• A no touch up powder foundation. 
• It has a SPF 34 PA+++ 
• It gives a matte and 12-hour long lasting coverage while being gentle on the skin. 
• It has Clean Touch Technology enriched with Mineral Perlite that has 5x absorption power than regular talc powder. 
• This powder foundation promises to keep away sweat and oil for 12 hours. 
• Lesser or even zero chances of breakouts since pores are not clogged with sweat and oil giving you a super fresh, fair and matte skin.
• Available in four shades: 02 Nude Beige, 03 Natural, 04 Honey, and 05 Sand Beige
• Super affordable price: P299.00

     

     Maybelline team send over an exclusive #UltiMatteFaceOff kit for me to witness White Super Fresh Powder Foundation's claim to fame properties: No touch-up powder foundation that gives 12 hours fresh, fair, matte, and superfresh skin. 

Maybelline White Superfresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!

   
     The activity is very simple. I just have to spray water on the powder foundations and observe how foundation x, y, and z reacts to it. I also sprayed the same amount of water to Maybelline White Superfresh powder foundation and after a few second, the water being absorbed by the powder foundation thus keeping sweat and oil at bay!

Maybelline White Superfresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!

   
     Maybelline White Superfresh Powder Foundation is really amazing. I was amazed after doing this little experiment and to make sure that it's really effective in achieving a matte face while keeping oil and sweat at bay, I've tested and used the product during my sister's wedding a few days ago and I was impressed with the results.

Maybelline White Superfresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!

     Given the very affordable price, this powder foundation is perfect for everyday use. No need to scrimp on applying face powder and powder foundation to keep your skin white, fresh, and matte all day because of Maybelline White SuperFresh Powder Foundation. I didn't retouch the whole day considering that it was a garden wedding. No breakouts so far after I road-tested it for two days. I have a sensitive skin and it reacts immediately whenever I use a new makeup. Therefore, I highly recommend this powder foundation even if you're a student or has a tight budget for makeups. This product is worth every peso you'll spend:)

#KathriveraxWSFGiveaway- Be sure to read all the mechanics below before joining the contest :)

Maybelline White SuperFresh #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge + Giveaway!
#KathriveraxWSFGiveaway

     Maybelline wants two of Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's readers to win Maybelline gift pack worth Php 1,000 that also includes a Super Fresh spa pampering package. This giveaway is open for readers who have Instagram account. See mechanics below:

1. Go to the nearest Maybelline counter in leading department stores and Watsons branches. Take the #UltiMatteFaceOff Challenge.

2. Follow @maybellineph and @kathneko on Instagram. Make sure your profile is set to public.

3. Post your own #UltiMatteFaceOff discoveries and caption what you love about Maybelline White Superfresh Powder Foundation. Tag @maybellineph and @kathneko. Use the hashtags #UltiMatteFaceOff #KathriveraxWSFGiveaway 

4. This giveaway will be up for a week only. Be sure to invite your relatives and friends to take the challenge and join. Giveaway ends March 5, 2015 Saturday. The entries will be posted on Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's Facebook page so be sure to check if your entry is qualified. I'll be announcing the winners on March 6, Sunday afternoon through an Instagram post so be sure to check the winners on my Instagram account @kathneko.

5. I'll be using random.org to pick the two (2) winners. But in order for your entry to be valid, you must put the best caption in your post.

6. For the winners, kindly send an email at kathroriver@gmail.com with your full name, Instagram entry, address, and mobile number.

Good luck to all joining!!!

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Product Review: Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara

     Hello dearies! Sharing with you a quick and short review of my new favorite mascara from Majolica Majorca. This brand is close to my heart because it's under the Shiseido Company- one of my favorite cosmetic brands from Japan. Majolica Majorca is a cult fave because of its princessy packaging and cost-effective products. I've heard a lot of positive reviews on Majolica Majorca Lash King mascara years ago but I wasn't able to try it immediately because of the price tag.

     So when the opportunity came, I bought several products from Majolica Majorca last November to try. I also bought a refill of my all-time favorite face powder- Majolica Majorca Skin Remaker Pore Cover Powder Founder that I truly love to bits! Anyhoo, here's my review of Majolica Majorca Lash King mascara. Scroll down for more information about the product.

Product Review: Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara

Bio Oil 2nd Year Anniversary + 125 ml Bottle Launch

     Some of my friends asked me if I have the so-called batter scars around my abdomen, and my answer was a resounding yes. Even though I splattered anti- stretchmarks lotions and creams on my belly area religiously when I was pregnant six years ago, I still have them and it's really obvious. Filipinas have few options on how to solve this problem way back but with the launched of Bio Oil in the Philippines two years ago, the hopes of improving the appearance of scars and stretchmarks come alive.

     I was invited to Bio Oil's 2nd Year Anniversary last December 1, 2015 at the Power Mac Center Spotlight in The Circuit Makati. It was an 'all white'- themed cocktail event dubbed as “The Beautiful Unveiling : The Bio-Oil Bash”, where the organizers gathered friends from television, print, social media and trade partners in an evening of great food, world-class entertainment and, of course, unadulterated elegance. It was an evening of two celebrations – the Second Anniversary of Bio-Oil in the Philippines and the reveal of a much awaited addition – a bigger bottle at 125mL! More details of the celebration and launch below :)

Bio Oil 2nd Year Anniversary + 125 ml Bottle Launch

     During the launch, we got to know more about Bio Oil- the ingredients, its uses and benefits, and testimonials from the real users. To make the event more memorable and festive, we were entertained by awesome performances of poi and silk rope dance.

Bio Oil 2nd Year Anniversary + 125 ml Bottle Launch

     After the performances, the bigger 125 ml of Bio Oil was introduced to us. According to ASPEN’s President & CEO, Ms. Ace Itchon, “The launch of Bio-Oil’s bigger bottle is our way of thanking our loyal customers for their unwavering support for our product. Their stories have definitely inspired us and validated that we are definitely on the right track. And as we reached our second year in the Philippines, we are more motivated to aim for greater heights in terms of customer satisfaction. Those who just can’t get enough of Bio-Oil will really be happy that the 125mL bottle is now available. With a bigger bottle, there’s a whole lot more of Bio-Oil to enjoy!”

Bio Oil 2nd Year Anniversary + 125 ml Bottle LaunchASPEN’s President & CEO, Ms. Ace Itchon

     Bio Oil is one of the skin care products on my wish list for a very long time now. I was planning to purchase a bottle months ago but I set aside my urge to buy one because I'm still using a skin care product that time. Now that I already have a bottle, not just the small 60 ml but the bigger 125 ml- methinks that I now have a bigger chance of improving the appearance of my stretchmarks and other skin problems. So what makes Bio Oil different from other oils, creams, serums, and skin care products in the market?

Bio Oil 2nd Year Anniversary + 125 ml Bottle Launch

• Bio-Oil takes pride in the combination of plant extracts and vitamins suspended in an oil base. Vitamins such as Vitamin A and E and plant extracts including Calendula Oil, Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil and Chamomile Oil aid in soothing and moisturizing the skin. 
• Let’s not forget the breakthrough ingredient, PurCellin Oil™, which changes the formulation’s overall consistency making it light and non-greasy. 
• All these ingredients work in synergy to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone, ageing skin and dehydrated skin. 

Bio Oil 2nd Year Anniversary + 125 ml Bottle Launch

     Real users of Bio Oil were also present in the event to witness the unveiling of the bigger bottle. They were all excited to get hold of the 125 ml. One of the notable users of Bio-Oil is Mrs. Philippines Globe 2015 First Runner-up and Mrs. Bio-Oil herself, Mary Ann “Madz” Ternora. According to her, after winning the prestigious pageantry she has become more conscious of taking care of her skin— not just outside but also from within. She acknowledges that Bio-Oil has been a great tool in maintaining her stunning complexion. Her sun-exposed skin improved greatly and she can now flaunt her even skin tone.

Bio Oil 2nd Year Anniversary + 125 ml Bottle Launch

     Everything 'good' is inside the bottle of Bio Oil. I'm excited to try the product as more ladies gave their experiences during the event. Even certified beauty blogger, Kris Lumagui-Botor, and mommy slash entrepreneur, Janice Villanueva raved about the evident effects of Bio-Oil in their own skin with just a few use.

Bio Oil 2nd Year Anniversary + 125 ml Bottle Launch
Bio Oil 125 ml is now available in Watsons and leading drugstores nationwide

     Every good thing about Bio-Oil is no surprise at all! No wonder it has won 247 skincare awards and has become the number 1 selling scar and stretch mark product in Australia. The product had also undergone safety assessments in accordance with the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Cosmetic Product. I'm going to use the product religiously not only in my stretchmarks but also in uneven skin tone in pre-mature wrinkles on my face and will let you know my thoughts about Bio Oil soon!

Have you tried Bio Oil? Share your experience below :)

To know more about Bio Oil, 

visit www.bio-oil.com

Like them on Facebook: Bio Oil Philippines

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Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest

     Hi dearies! I feel very privileged and honored to be invited to one of the sweetest event of the year. I'm definitely sure you've already seen top beauty bloggers raving the newest baby in town. Yes, this makeup brand is taking the beauty blogging community by storm because aside from the quality of their products, the price is budget-friendly and proudly Philippine made!

     I was invited to the grand launch of Pink Sugar Cosmetics last October that was held at Stella Woodfire Bistro in BGC. It was an afternoon of fun and playtime as we swatched all their makeup products including the uber pigmented lipsticks, dual-end eyeliners, lip and cheek tints, day to night eye shadow palettes and HD blushes to name a few. See event highlights and other information about the makeup line below :)

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest

     Pink Sugar Cosmetics was created as a makeup solution for women looking for products of high quality and great value. Keeping in mind the beauty regimen of Filipina women, they develop products that are innovative and multi-purpose, which result in effortless beauty solutions.

     When I arrived at the venue, I was shocked and surprised at the same time because I saw creative packaging of the makeup. I was thinking of international brands but of course I will not compare because I know that Pink Sugar Cosmetics is a Filipino brand that's proud of its own. The first product that caught my attention were the lipsticks! There were 24 shades in  display calling my name to swatch them on by one! So without further ado, here are the products that I'm sure will make you go to the nearest Pink Sugar Cosmetics counter after seeing their beauty now!

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Janeena Chan hosted the event with Laveen Mirpuri and Rohit Mirpuri- the duo behind Pink Sugar Cosmetics

Pink Sugar HD (P299) and Creamy Matte (P349)  Lipsticks

     Pink Sugar HD Lipstick is a creamy lipstick with Vitamin E and Shea Butter. It comes in 14 pretty shades while Pink Sugar Creamy Matte Lipstick has a semi-matte formula also with Vitamin E and Shea Butter. There are 10 gorgeous shades to choose from.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar HD and Creamy Matte Lipstick

Pink Sugar It's Awesome BB Cream (P499) and Our Lil' Secret Concealer (P299)

     Pink Sugar It's Awesome BB Cream is made with Green Tea extracts, Aloe Vera, and antioxidants. It has SPF 25 and yields light to medium finish. Comes in 4 shades that suits Filipina skin tones.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar It's Awesome BB Cream and Our Lil' Secret Concealer

Pink Sugar Dual Finish Face Powder (P499)

     Pink Sugar Dual Finish Face Powder is a two-way powder foundation with photochromatic pigments and long-lasting coverage. Infused with ginseng and other antioxidants. Comes in 5 shades

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Dual Finish Face Powder

Pink Sugar Honey I'm Good Eyeliner (P349)

     Pink Sugar Honey I'm Good Eyeliner is an eyeliner duo that's smudge-proof and long-lasting. Duo features a felt-tip liquid liner and soft pencil. It comes in 4 shade combinations.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Honey I'm Good Duo Eye Liner

Pink Sugar Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tint (P349)

     Pink Sugar Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tint is a pigmented lip and cheek tint with coconut oil, Vitamins A, C, E, and Aloe Vera. This comes in 5 oh so pretty shades.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tint
L-R: Pink Paradise, Coral Bliss, Purple Pleasure, Pink Passion, and Red Rouge

Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color (P499)

     Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color is a delicate cheek color with Vitamins A, C, E and Aloe Vera. Comes in 5 shades for the Blush, 1 for the Bronzer, and 2 for the Highlighter.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color

Pink Sugar Eye Candy Eye Shadow (P699)

     Pink Sugar Eye Candy Eye Shadow is a day to night eye shadow palette with 10 expertly-curated colors in matte, frost, and metallic finishes. Comes in 2 color combinations: colors of spring and city lights

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Eye Candy Eye Shadow Palette in Romantic colors of spring and Exciting city lights

     As what I've said above, this was a swatchfest event. We were allowed to play with the entire line of their gorgeous makeups and let our creativity shine through swatching. I was intrigued with Pink Sugar's Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tints so they were the first ones that I swatched during the event. After this, I also swatched 5 shades from the HD and Creamy Matte Lipstick line. I've tried mostly pink shades. 

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
My apologies for the blurry shot of Sugar Tints.
 L-R: Pink Paradise, Coral Bliss, Purple Pleasure, Red Rouge, and Pink Passion

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar HD and Creamy Matte Lipsticks
L-R: Selfie, Catfight, Gossip, Date Night, Fancy
MY APOLOGIES for the poor lighting :(

     So all in all, Pink Sugar Cosmetics is a brand that I highly recommend because of these reasons that I'm sure all of you will agree:

• It's a homegrown brand.
• The formulation is suited for Filipina skin.
• Comes in a fab and eye catching packaging.
• Each Pink Sugar product is cruelty-free and Paraben- free.
• The formulation is also good for sensitive skin as some of the makeup contains Vitamin A, C, E, shea butter and antioxidant ingredients.
• The price is very affordable.
• Extremely pigmented!
• It's easily accessible- available at major SM Beauty stores nationwide (SM Aura, SM Makati, SM Marilao, SM Manila, SM Fairview, SM MOA, SM Clark, SM Lanang Premiere Davao) and at Ayala Center Cebu.
• It's also available online thru Beauty MNL- www.beautymnl.com
• There's a wide array of shades to choose from!

     Watch out for my swatches and review on my next post. I'll be sharing some of my favorites from these haul below. Thank you so much Pink Sugar Cosmetics and Digify Corp. for having me and for these babies! 

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Cosmetics goodies, FTW!

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Feature: Lips on Fleek with Lip Pure

     Colder months means dry, flaky and chapped lips season for some women. Despite the relief that cold air brings, it can also affect our puckers! For ladies who experience this every year, the search for a trusted lip care is always challenging. Not all lip balms in the market guarantees immediate results. Some may trigger allergies that's why we need to know first the root cause of dry lips.Taking care of our lips is important as taking good care of our skin. 

     The skin surrounding our lips is very thin that's why we need to look for gentle and mild lip care products that will help in combating dry, flaky and chapped lips. Do you agree that looking polished with healthy and moisturized lips will give you the #onfleek feel all the time? For me, it's a yes! A well-moisturized and healthy looking lips is what you need if you want to look naturally polished and it can even make you favorite lipstick look gorgeous. Here's a new lip care product that will give you a lips that's always on fleek! Scroll down to know more :)

Feature: Lips on Fleek with Lip Pure

    Lip Pure, a new and all-natural beauty product by international OTC and health care company Mentholatum, offers just this with its unique formulation and ingredients. It contains all-natural components that are sure to be safe for the skin. 

     The lips are very important in accentuating or completing a look. Dramatic or subdued, keeping them healthy and moisturized is a must for those vying for double-tap worthy selfies.

Why choose Lip Pure lip balm?

• It's natural.
• Made from 100% food grade ingredients.
• It has beeswax.
• It's free of colorants and preservatives.
• Lip Pure is formulated with royal jelly and manuka honey to keep the lips moisturized even during the harshest of weather conditions. 
• Additionally, its moisturizing qualities are made even more effective with a combination of natural ingredients like almond oil, aloe extract, shea butter oil, and jojoba oil for deep hydration and long-lasting moisture.
• Lip Pure is also infused with anti-oxidants like Vitamin E and grape seed oil to keep lips youthful looking. 

Feature: Lips on Fleek with Lip Pure
Lip Pure Fragrance Free and Lip Pure Orange (P129)

So what does it take to stay #onfleek all the time? 

     Looking well-kept doesn’t mean you have to pile on makeup. Sometimes, looking fresh is all it takes to look refined and well-maintained.

     Dance floor maven and television personality Yassi Pressman is a good visual example of this. With her hectic schedule and always on the go lifestyle, one might wonder how this rising star manages to step out looking on point all the time. “It doesn’t take much for me, really. I try to stick to the basics no matter how busy I am. When my schedule is really hectic, I just put on cheek tint, mascara, and swipe on my trusty lip balm.”

Feature: Lips on Fleek with Lip Pure
Yassi Pressman, brand ambassador

     Lip Pure is the perfect makeup kit necessity for those who want to keep themselves well-kept while still caring for their lips’ health. Yassi, who also serves as the local brand ambassador of Lip Pure, is the perfect embodiment of the youthful brand.

Feature: Lips on Fleek with Lip Pure
L-R Clockwise: Lip Ice Sheer Color (P145), Lip Ice Water Colour (P145) and Lip Ice Tinted Lip Balm (P99)

     Lip Pure is a product of Mentholathum, an international OTC and health care products manufacturer headquartered in Orchard Park, USA.In Asia, their regional office is in Hongkong. Lip Pure is available in the Philippines in all Watsons Nationwide. Other products are: Mentholathum Therapy Lip Balm and Lip Gel, Men’s Cool Aqua Lip Balm and Lip Ice in Sheer Color, Fruity, Tinted and Water Color

Have you tried these lip care products from Lip Ice? To know more about Lip Pure and Lip Ice

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Product Review: Japonesa Face and Body Bar Soap

     Hi dearies! I'm excited to reveal the latest whitening soap that I'm using as of the moment. I've been using this face and body bar for more than a month now. For my long time readers, you know me already when it comes to product reviews. I make sure that I use a whitening product for at least three to four weeks before sharing my experience. For the nth time, I have fair skin but it's uneven and I guess lacks nutrition. Yes, using whitening products makes the skin "oh so good" to look at but the question "is your white skin healthy?" will arise.

     With this realization, I think I've stripped off some nutrients present on my skin because some of the whitening soap that I've used before will just whiten my skin and that's the end. What if there's a soap that will help maintain or achieve fair, bright, young skin and healthy at the same time. We need to nourish our skin and that nourishment is something Japonesa Face and Body Bar can offer. This face and body bar is a SKIN FOOD! Intrigued? See the ingredients below and learn more why I highly recommended this promising product. Something that will be a mainstay in my bath essentials :)

Product Review: Japonesa Face and Body Bar Soap

What is Japonesa Face and Body Bar? Japonesa is a unique blend of:

• LACTOFERRIN that heals, repairs and regenerates the skin.
• GLUTATHIONE that provides pinkish and flawless complexion.
• COLLAGEN that makes the skin smooth and young looking.
• PROBIOTIC is an active ingredient which nourishes, exfoliates naturally and adds nutrients to our skin.
• ST. JOHN'S WORT an anti-inflammatory and protection for sensitive skin.
• OLIVE OIL provides extra protection and moisture in our skin.
• GLYCERIN helps improve the texture of the skin.
• COCONUT OIL gives the soap a creamy and more lather.
• SWEET VANILLA a mild scent infused to enhanced relaxing mood when the soap touches your skin.

Product Review: Japonesa Face and Body Bar Soap

• Japonesa bar soap is a Japanese soap that has different benefits from head to toe. 
• It is a SKIN FOOD- it nourishes the skin to help remove impurities and infused the outer later of the skin with probiotics and lactoferrin. Can I say it's like a yakult for the skin!
• It is a whitening and anti-aging soap. 
• It can be used as shampoo for hair and scalp care, and as feminine wash.
• It has ingredients that's a first in organic whitening soap. 

Product Review: Japonesa Face and Body Bar Soap

     After more than a month of using this creamy face and body bar religiously, I'm impressed with the results. I decided to stop using other skin care products related to whitening like whitening lotion and cream. I can attest to the effectiveness of this creamy bar because in a span of thirty days, my skin maintained its color, looks healthier than before and there's a pinkish undertone when I'm outside the house. At first I though I'm getting dark but my sisters told me that I'm still fair and there's a certain brightness.

Product Review: Japonesa Face and Body Bar Soap
Japonesa Face and Body Bar Lightening Soap in two sizes

size: 120 g

70 g

price: 220 php (Around $4.70+)
135 php (Around $2.80)

place bought: Free

Available at UNIMART, Greenhills and mariajaineliskincare.net
You may reach them here 
Mj Jamias (T)+63 2 8834883 / (M)+63 917 6022758
mj_pharmaskincare@yahoo.com

instruction for use: Wet the soap and use a towelette to make a creamy lather. Massage very gently all over the face and body. Rinse and pat dry.

ingredients: Lactoferrin, Glutathione, Collagen, Probiotic, St. John's Wort, Olive Oil, Glycerin, Coconut Oil, Sweet Vanilla

Product Review: Japonesa Face and Body Bar Soap
The soap is wrapped in a special Japanese paper. You can see the engraved brand name and logo of the soap once you open the wrapper.

What I like:

• It's made of organic ingredients.
• Japonesa Face and Body Bar is infused with lactoferrin and probiotics, first in the organic whitening soap department. 
• It's a lightening, anti-aging face and body bar that's also great for sensitive skin.
• The scent- smells so DIVINE! It's so luxurious, first time to try a soap that smells like vanilla. 
• The packaging is attractive and has a luxurious feel because of the engraved logo.
• Aside from the box packaging, the soap inside the box is wrapped in Japanese paper.
• The soap produces a very rich creamy lather.
• I don't need to worry if I left the soap in my soap dish despite the hot weather. Even if this is hand made, no signs of melting happened. I was able to use the bar until the very last shape. It's amazing how it can withstand the weather.
• The price- if I'll do the math it's affordable as one bar will really last more than a month with daily use.  
• It's multi-purpose- can be used from head to toe. Face and body bar, shampoo for hair and scalp, and feminine wash too.
• My skin feels soft and velvety smooth after every wash. 
• It maintained my skin tone despite the hot weather.
• Made my skin glowing and bright.
• Exfoliates really well! I can see dead skin big time every time I scrub my body.
• Japonesa Face and Body Bar is available in two sizes: 120 g and 70 g. I can say that the later is great for travelling. No need to bring bulky soap with you when you go on a trip.
• Made some dark spots and blemishes caused by pimples appear lighter after a month of everyday use. 
• Though I'm not sure on the anti-aging effect, I noticed that my skin became supple. I thought I'm getting dark but there's this "namumula" (rosy/healthy tinge) on my skin.
• Complete batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on the box.

What I don't like:

• Not easily accessible. It's available at UNIMART Greenhills and in their physical store only as of the moment.

Will I repurchase? YES, definitely! This soap is back-up worthy.

Recommendation:

     I give this soap a 5/5 rating. Another organic soap that I'll include on my top list, another holy grail material as I'm very much impressed on the performance.  I have very sensitive skin that's prone to redness and irritation. I'm glad that no negative reactions arise on my skin from the very first use. I highly recommend this Japonesa Face and Body Bar if you like to have healthy-white and young skin.  Japonesa Face and Body Bar is proud to be an organic and all natural Pinoy brand! Made from high quality raw materials, not tested on animals (cruelty free) and made in the Philippines.

     I know that there are so many whitening and anti-aging soaps in the market today. Read the ingredients carefully and see what it can do to your skin. This is my honest opinion about the product. The ingredients in this soap are promising and I think the first to offer Lactoferrin and Probiotic in one bar. Would you like to  Japonesa Face and Body Bar a try?

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DISCLAIMER: This product was given to me by Maria Janieli skin care for review. The views expressed here are my honest opinion about the product. We have different skin types, what works for me may not work for you or vice versa.