I Want To Be Part of Sample Room's Blogger Circle

     Looking for a beauty or skincare product to match our personality and needs is not an easy task. Aside from considering the benefits that we get from them, we also take into consideration the price and availability. We all know that buying a certain product specially if it's our first time to try it whether high-end, cost-effective or affordable ones won't guarantee us the positive results that we're looking for. So what comes next after spending your hard earned money with the makeup that caused you allergic reactions or to your new moisturizer that gave you cystic pimples the next day? Of course you'll stop using the product even if it's expensive or not because it doesn't comply with your skin. Buying full-sized products has always been a con than pro for me. If my memory serves me right, I've purchased a lot of skin care and makeup products before and they ended up inside the garbage bin after two days. I've had regrets before and this always make me sad buying full-sized products. Aside from wasting my time going to this place just to access and buy the product, it's also a waste of money- I didn't get my money's worth from buying full-sized products that's not effective and just made my skin condition worst.

     Now, I'm so happy when Sample Room was created. Try before you buy sounds nice and it's a lot nicer when you actually tried the sample product first before purchasing full-sized ones. I'm very thankful because Sample Room made my sad experience a happy one after trying sample products. I can now try makeup and skincare products without breaking the bank

Why do I Want To Be Part of Sample Room's Bloggers Circle?

     Trying before buying makes me happy. I'm sure that I get my money's worth on my next purchase. I can save a lot from buying full-sized ones and will not worry of the outcome from the sample product that I've recently tried. I know that I've only purchased a few products from Sample Room but all the purchases I had made me so happy! I'm worry-free and contended.

     Sample Room doesn't only let you try sample products, some of their samples are full-sized ones! Wow, that's double happiness indeed :)

     Hope I can be part of this circle, please like my entries HERE and HERE. Thank you so much Sample Room for making our lives more easier. I'm sure that even if you can spend your money to buy expensive products, there's something in your mind that tells you it's better to try it first than spending without assurance. It's like if you can buy a lipstick in a price of one, if you try it first and it doesn't suit you well, next time you can buy two instead of one :) Save money, time and energy- that's what Sample Room has to offer ^_^

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Lose More. Live More. C-Lium and Sample Room Contest

     Hi guys! have you heard of C-Lium fibre? This healthy fiber drink has been my healthy buddy eversince I started drinking fiber in husk form. After my first pregnancy, that was 4 years ago I decided to drink this husk three times a day and it became part of my daily food intake. I can't believe that I've been a loyal drinker for 4 years now! C-Lium has helped me expel unwanted fats, maintained my body weight and made my bowel movement regular.

     For those who got their samples of C-Lium Fibre from Sample Room, now is your chance to share your "How great do you feel after a week of drinking Clium?" Join now and get the chance to win an exclusive Clium gift package!

Contest duration: March 19-April 7, 2013

photo from Sample Room

Read on what Cassie has to say about C-Lium Fibre- Editor's Pick for March

What is C-Lium?C-Lium, a food supplement, is Psyllium Husk, from the plant Plantago Ovata. It’s a medicinal herb that’s dubbed as the mother of all fibres, claiming to have 14 times more soluble fibre than oatmeal or cereal. It’s a wonder herb that helps our body in so much ways!

Let me list down the benefits of C-Lium :

Adds fiber to your diet and daily needs.

Did you know that a recommended intake of 20-35 grams of fiber each day is imperative; that way, we prevent such problems like obesity, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and even constipation. As we can’t try to measure everything or religiously plan our meals, admittedly, we miss out on some days.

One sachet of C-lium is equivalent to 5g servings of fibre. That’s a good bulk of fibre already in our system. Add up with other fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, oatmeal, and even brown rice, and we’re good to go with a well-maintained healthy body!

Helps maintain healthy cholesterol for a good heart.

Clium, being a soluble kind of fibre can help lower cholesterol, specially the LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Studies have also shown that having a water-soluble fiber-rich diet can maintain low triglyceride levels. That way, it keeps the heart healthy!

Helps lose weight.

C-lium, when taken at least 30 minutes before mealtime, will make you feel full, and will reduce hunger cravings.

I always take my glass of C-Lium 30 minutes before meal, and follow it with a tall glass of water. I don’t eat as much during lunch, as I feel somewhat full from my C-Lium intake. I don’t also get hunger pangs within the day. That’s a really good sign!

Helps control diabetes.

C-Lium has anti-inflammatory properties, and as per my research, Psyllium Husk has been used by many to control blood sugar levels. No harm in trying this, for this purpose, I believe.

Helps regularize bowel movement and prevent constipation.

This is the MAIN benefit and good feature about C-Lium. What I love about C-Lium is that ever since I have been regularly taking it, my bowel movements have also been regular. No exceptions, regular means everyday! Don’t you agree that it’s such a stress-inducer when you don’t get to have your “bowel time” at the start of every day, or at such regular time? I know, it stresses me out when I’m out of town, or out of the country – my “bowel time” is usually upset; and I try and try to have one before the day ends, and sometimes, it just doesn’t happen! Now, C-Lium is just so indispensable to me that I bring C-Lium capsules with me whenever I travel. I’m leaving the stress behind! Hahaha!

[CLOSED] Join Sample Room's It's Summer Time with NIVEA

     Hello dearies! How's your vacation so far? I hope ya'll having a great time. I'm sure you're already having fun at the beach or experiencing extreme high rock climbing and surfing. But before you spend time outdoors and have fun in the sun, don't forget to put your sunblock so that you'll stay protected all day long. Have you heard of Nivea SUN Protect and Refreshing Cooling Mist Spray? It's the newest and coolest sunblock in town! So if you already have experienced this new sunblock from Nivea, join Sample Room's It's Summer Time Giveaway and win Nivea Exclusive package!

     Hurry and Join now!!! Duration of this contest is from March 20-April 7, 2013

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BDJ Box Beauty Social Event

     Last Sunday March 24, I attended the BDJ Box Beauty Social Event at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium. This is the first event hosted by BDJ Box- a monthly beauty product discovery subscription service created to help women in their quest for the best beauty products. When beauty boxes subscription hit our country last year, BDJ Box is on top of my list. I find this box very helpful especially to those who loves to venture in different skin care products or those looking for their holy grail. When you subscribe to BDJ Box, you not only chance up to score a sample or full-sized beauty and skin care product but there's a lot more surprise to boot inside the box. Now back to the event, I'm so happy that I made it to the last minute of the beauty talk that I pre-registered. Before I went to the event, there's a lot of personal incident that happened but none of that can stop me from attending the event. Better late than never, right? So even if I'm late for my 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm talk, I still learned a lot from the speakers.

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event
*photo from BDJ Box Facebook Page*

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event

  I really wanted to hear Ms. Bam Mogato's advice on looking good and feeling great but the talk has ended when I arrived on the venue but I'm lucky to witness how Mr. Archie Tolentino demonstrated how to get the dainty and feminine look using Maybelline products. Say hello to the pretty model/vlogger/blogger Iya of Missplpify. 

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event

     After the wonderful talk, I toured myself around the venue and saw mini kiosks of international and local cosmetic brands. They were giving freebies, makeovers, samples and great discounts to the event participants. There's Snoe, L'occitane En Provence, Max Factor, Revlon, Goody, Shiseido, Physiogel and Strip together with Browhouse.

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event

    Attending events will be extra fun and exciting when you're not alone! Of course I met up with my fellow pretty bloggers who also joined and listen to the talks but unfortunately wasn't able to take photos with Ina of Me and My Glambition and Celline of Product Arena :( I also met blogger Ana of ANAlysisofmylife and upcoming blogger Gina May together with Eyah of Eyahnism Below are photos that Aya of Codename AYA shared through twitter and FB. It was great seeing you girls :) 

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event
*photo from Aya*
Ana, Moi, Gina May, Aya, Eyah

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event
*photo from Retrato*
Gina May, Iya, ana, Aya, Moi, Eyah

     Thank you so much BDJ Box Team for making this event very meaningful and special to all Bellas! I had a great time during the event. Learned so many things from the beauty experts and of course met new friends and experienced great freebies. Thank you for this loot bag too, I'm very giddy to try everything here ^_^ Cheers!!!

BDJ Box Beauty Social Event

For more info and updates:

like their Facebook page: BDJ Box

follow on Twitter: @BDJBox

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Product Review: MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink

     She's always on a diet, one of the few things that my very close friends and relatives would tell you if asked to describe me. It's true, I've been on a yo-yo diet almost half of my life. It all started during my elementary days when I realized that wearing a size 33 jeans and a very loose boy's shirt doesn't look good on photos. I became very conscious of my body-huge thighs (can't complain it's in the genes), flabby arms, bulging belly and don't forget the chubby cheeks. My self-esteem was very low and I veered away from attending parties and gathering where dressing up is a must. 

     From diet pills, to slimming teas, to fat reducing creams-gels-lotions, to protein shakes and foods that's designed to loose weight and machines that make you sweat without working out, name it I've tried it all. It's only during my pre and post pregnancy that I realized exercise and balanced diet is the key to have a healthy body. 

     So when I realized that I need to be healthy and practice clean living (less drinking and partying), there's still something wrong with me. I'm very dedicated when it comes to exercise, even if I'm very tired from mommy duties I still find time to burn fat through cardio and toning exercises. I don't eat rice, just meat and veggies for the longest time now. I sometimes indulge by having cheat days by drinking milk tea and eating pastries. So what's this "wrong thing" that I'm saying here. I still have some underlying fats that very stubborn and I don't know what to do. I don't want to go under the knife because it's very expensive and there's a downtime. 

     I've been searching for new trends in slimming and came across mySlim last year at 7-11 during my stay at NKTI where my father is having his dialysis. I'm so curious because this red bottle was very attractive and the words just got me sold. I consumed around 3 bottles for 2 weeks and the effect that it gave me was very different from the effects that I felt before. I wasn't able to track down my progress with mySlim since I'm very busy with my father's dialysis sessions. 

     Two months ago, our friends from Vida Nutri Science send me mySlim detox and fat burning drink and I'm very happy and excited because I know this product really works. They sent 2 boxes of mySlim in sachet form that I consumed for more than a month because I only drink 1-2 sachet every week. I'm so satisfied with the results, it gave me more energy to be on full blast and burned some stubborn fats on my body. Here's an excerpt from MySlim literature

Have a Blast! Burn Fat Fast with MySlim! Stress, the food we eat and other factors increase the amount of toxins in our body. Toxins prevent our bodies from functioning properly; losing weight is particularly difficult if you have a lot of toxins. Not to worry, mySlim has created a delicious and refreshing drink that does these three things: detoxify, boost energy and burn fat. The science behind this sugar-free drink is in these three key ingredients: Palatinose, Carnipure and EFLA920.

     It seems like losing weight is only fun when you're already losing it, not when you're just starting. Do you see any commercials showing overweight girls having fun in a gym or rocking it out on a yoga mat? Nope. But that is the reality. Otherwise, you wouldn't be thinking of buying a fat burner. But mySlim has you in mind. It knows you're shy with the kind of body you have now. And you want to lose some weight before you sign up for gym or for that zumba class. You want a little less jiggle before you start jogging. mySlim is formulated to help you detoxify and burn fat even when you're just doing your daily activities like work, cleaning your apartment, having coffee with friends, etc. To see how MySlim works, click here :)

MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink

MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink

MySlim and detox fat burner drink in sachet

size: 31g

4 sachets x 31 g/box

Now MySlim Slimming drink and capsule is available.

Its FDA/ BFAD approved and all its active ingredients are Clinically tested.

Product Review: MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink
MySlim Capsule and MySlim Slimming Drink

price: 

MySlim – Yerba Mate Drink ( Sachet )276 php / box of 4 sachets (Around $6.12+)

MySlim – Yerba Mate Drink ( Ready to Drink) , Php 89.00 per bot 

MySlim Slimming Capsule ( 30’s ) , Php 540.00 per bot ( 30 capsules)

place bought: Free

Available Available in all 7 eleven , Mercury Drugstores , Watsons, Robinsons supermarket, Southstar drugstores, Landmark Supermarket, Rose Pharmacy, LCC Bicol, Three Sixty Pharmacy, St. Joseph Drugstores, Budget Mart Boracay, 24 Seven Quickmart Boracay, Lopues East Center – Dept Store Bacolod, 360 Pharmacy – Cebu, NCCC HB1- Davao

instructions for use: Stir the contents until fully dissolved, best to drink at the comfort of your home, preferably in the evening when you're not busy. Drink after a meal. Drink 2 sachets PER WEEK, maximum of 2 sachets per week or every other day.

ingredients: Isomalt (Palatinose), sucralose, purified water, Mate leaf powder extract (Ilex paraguariansis, L-Carnitine, Ascorbic acid, Caramel color, Sodium benzoate and acidulant (citric acid)

active ingredients: EFLA 920/Finomate- Yerba Mate from Switzerland, Carnipure- L Crnitine from Lonza, Basel Switzerland, Palatinose- Low Glycemic from Palatinit GmBH, Mannheim Germany

mySlim detox and Fat Burner Drink Sachet

MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink

What I like:

• Available in a small bottle and sachet, it's handy, very convenient and travel friendly. 
• I don't have to drink it everyday. 
• Taste like regular strawberry juice drink. 
• No adverse reaction on my skin and total well being during the time I'm taking it. 
• Boosts my energy even if I'm not working out, I feel so energetic doing household chores. 
• No vowel irritation or diarrhea experienced unlike other diet products that I've tried before. 
• The packaging is full of product information ensuring me that I know what the ingredients that I'm drinking. 
• It's BFAD approved. 
• Last 5 pounds in a month combined with right diet and exercise. No starving and suppressing of appetite. 
• Now it's available in capsule form.
• Easily accessible.

What I don't like:

• Gave a slight headache on the first day of drinking it. 

Will I repurchase? Yes!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.5/5 recommendation. Even if I'm not drinking this everyday, I feel the effect of mySlim in boosting my energy and burning fat. It's not an appetite suppressant kind of drink that's why you can still enjoy eating but it will help you burn more calories because of the energy it can give you. I'm leaving this post with an inspiration photos from individuals who lost weight with MySlim. 

Look good, feel better, bet your best! 

     MySlim can help you gain confidence to START your weight loss journey because you lose weight just by doing your every day activities. Remember, don't think this is a license to overeat, you will cancel the effects if you eat more than you used to. And when you have lost some weight, you'll be more confident to engage in physical activity where mySlim can help you lose even more weight. For more updates and product information please visit and like their:

Facebook page: MySlim

Website: http://www.themyslim.com/

MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink

MySlim Detox and Fat Burner Drink

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DISCLAIMER: This product was sent to me by VidaNutriScience for a review. The thoughts expressed here are my honest opinion about the product