OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

     Hi dearies! The title of the post says it all though it was taken days after May 4th. If you're a Star Wars fan, I presume you have witnessed the collaboration of Star Wars and Folded n Hung last December during the Star Wars X Folded n Hung launch. The collection from this collaboration includes designs from iconic characters of the first trilogy. If you want to see the event highlights, click HERE :)

     For this OOTD (Outfit of the Day), I decided to go simple casual look. I wore this to an event that I've attended at Fairview Terraces. I'm happy that my dress went well with my Skechers GoWalk2 sneakers and my snakeskin Celine inspired bag from The Baggeria. What do you think? I was sporting a red lippie here and I'm not comfortable wearing bright red lipstick. I hope I was able to pull it off, comment below what you think okay? Outfit details after the jump. Photos by Mish Rendon :)

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

Dress- Folded n Hung Star Wars Collection

Shoes- Skechers GoWalk 2

Bag- The Baggeria

Accessories- QQ Watch

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

     During the launch, I was having a hard time on what style of dress to choose. This print was my second choice. I really wanted to get the other style of dress that has a mesh sleeves. But unfortunately, the sizes left on display were too big for me. The prints on this dress are the starships, cruisers, battleships and other spacecraft in the Star Wars movie.

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

 Skechers on the go - Upwind

    If you have seen my post during the Skechers Go Walk Event, I'm sure you've already read why I super love this footwear to bits. This sneakers already have brought me to many places. I've been wearing this pair with almost all kinds of outfit. I can pair it with skater skirts, shorts, and jeans. If you have sensitive feet, this one is for you! You can read more of my experience and other details about Skechers Go Walk 2 HERE :) 

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You
The Bagerria Bag in Cairo

     My blogger and HD makeup artists friend Chay Ebina sent this bag for a feature years ago. This Celine inspired bag is roomy and great to pair with casual outfits. I bring this bag to semi-formal events too. You can see the feature HERE and oh I gave away one too!

OOTD: May the 4th Be With You
QQ Watch

     This watch was a gift from my mother-in-law. Q & Q stands for quality and quantity. This brand originated from Japan.

     That's all for now. Thank you so much for visiting. My apologies for the awkward poses, we only have five minutes to do our outfit shots and it's freaking hot during the time we took these photos. 

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Product Review: Leaders Insolution Vita Bright Skin Renewal Mask

     Facial masks in my opinion are the 911 in skin care. Most of them are used once or twice a week because they contain rich essences that will surely rescue any skin care problem in an instant. I've been using facial masks in an on and off basis. I don't have favorite facial masks as of the moment because of my laziness applying it on my face. There are different type of facial masks and I presume for that for once in your life you have tried one.

     There are different types of facial masks to address skin care problems and needs. I'm sure you have horror stories while using facial masks. If my memory serves me right, I've tried a cream, gel, and mud type masks. It's tasking and icky messy to use those kinds of mask because body movement is restricted. What I mean is you have to stay in one place so that the product will not drip while waiting for it to dry. Then this not-so-good-experience with facial masks came to an end when I received Leaders Insolution Facial Masks weeks ago. These facial masks target skin care problem in an instant. My thoughts after using the Vita Bright variant after the jump!

Product Review: Leaders Insolution Vita Bright Skin Renewal Mask 

     By the way, these facial masks are also perfect as post-summer skin repair kit. Each variant will help repair and rejuvenate your skin. For this review, I'll be sharing my thoughts on Leaders Insolution Vita Bright Skin Renewal Mask. I've decided to use this mask last week because I noticed my skin so dull and dehydrated. I've been staying up late for weeks now that's why methinks the lack of sleep is taking its toll on my skin.

     I wake up early to attend events and if you follow my Instagram account I'm sure you've seen my selfies with puffy eyes and dark circles recently. If you'll look at me closer in real life, my skin looks dry and dull so one night I decided to reach out for this mask and my oh my, after one use there's an instant glow in my skin! Before my review, here are some of their best-selling masks for specific skin care needs:

Aloe Soothing Skin Renewal Mask (Php 98.00)

     Skin that’s constantly exposed to the sun can become dull and looking tired. Rejuvenate your skin with an Aloe Soothing Skin Renewal Mask. This aloe-based mask instantly relieves sensitive, irritated, or inflamed skin. It also deeply moisturizes skin with the help of cactus extract.

Product Review: Leaders Insolution Vita Bright Skin Renewal Mask 

Collagen Lifting Skin Renewal Mask (Php 98.00)

     Experience a non-surgical face lift at the comfort of your own home! The Collagen Lifting Skin Renewal Mask has hydrolyzed marine collagen properties which offers lifting and moisturizing effects to the skin. This mask is best for skin in need of elasticity boost and to fight early signs of aging.

Product Review: Leaders Insolution Vita Bright Skin Renewal Mask 

Tea Tree Relaxing Skin Renewal Mask (Php 98.00)

     Give your sensitive skin some extra TLC by using the Tea Tree Relaxing Skin Renewal Mask. The combination of tea-tree and organically-certified extracts soothes and calms skin. This mask can even be used to relieve sunburned skin.

Product Review: Leaders Insolution Vita Bright Skin Renewal Mask 

Vita Bright Skin Renewal Mask (Php 98.00)

     Bring back that radiant glow with the Vita Bright Skin Renewal Mask! This contains strengthened vitamin C derivatives which clarifies skin, resulting to a radiant glow. These vitamin-enriched mask deeply moisturizes and restores vitality to dull skin.

Benefits:

• Brightens overall skin tone and promotes a clearer more radiant look.
• Strengthened vitamin C derivative provides nutrition and vitality to tired skin.
• Lightens and evens skin tone giving it a moist, healthy and glowing look.

Product Review: Leaders Insolution Vita Bright Skin Renewal Mask 

size: 25 ml

price: 98 php (Around $2.19)

place bought: Free

Leaders Cosmetics is available at Leaders Festival Mall, Beauty MNL (beautymnl.com), ZALORA, and Lucky Chinatown Mall (Coming Soon)

instructions for use: Cleanse and dry face, then refine with toner. Apply mask 15-20 minutes. Do not leave until the mask has dried up as this will dehydrate your skin. Remove and tap your face for a while. Leave it around 10-15 minutes for the essence be fully absorbed.

ingredients: To be updated. No English translation of ingredients.

Product Review: Leaders Insolution Vita Bright Skin Renewal Mask 

Product Review: Leaders Insolution Vita Bright Skin Renewal Mask 
L- Before R- After
My apologies for the poor lighting, I took the photo around 11 pm.  If you'll look closely, the after photo shows bright and glowing skin on the forehead and nose area. 

What I like:

• The packaging is colorful and catchy. 
• The price- I consider it affordable because some facial masks have double price tag.
• It's very easy to use because I will only put this on my face and voila I'll just wait for 15 minutes.
• Since this mask adheres to the facial contours, I can move around freely.
• The formula in this mask is not dripping unlike others.
• There's an English text and diagram on how to use it.
• Immediate results guaranteed. Glowing and refreshed skin indeed.
• No funky or weird smell.
• No irritation, allergies, breakouts, or whatsoever. I've used a facial mask before that gave me cystic pimples the next day. 
• As you can see in the photo above, I can say it made my eye bags less puffy.
• The essence is not too sticky unlike those facial masks that I've tried before.

What I don't like:

• Not easily accessible.
• No English translation for ingredients.

Will I repurchase? Yes, this facial mask and other variants are literally a life saver!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. Leaders Insolution Facial Masks are great if you want to see immediate results. It has different variants too that caters to every skin care needs and problems. These masks feel luxurious to use but I can say that the price is affordable. You can use one variant every week too. I highly recommend these facial masks!

     Have you tried Leaders Insolution Facial Masks? What's your favorite variant? Thanks for sharing :)

For more information on Leaders Cosmetics

Like them on Facebook: Leaders Philippines

Follow them on Twitter: @LeadersPH

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About Leaders Cosmetics

     Leaders Cosmetics is a professional cosmeceutical brand found in 2004 by leading dermatologists from Korea’s Seoul National University. The brand’s mission is to bring out the inner confidence in women through beautiful skin. Leaders Cosmetics promises to deliver products that are:

• Professional. All Leaders skin care products are developed by Korea’s top dermatologists.
• Innovative. Leaders Cosmetics continuously invests in scientific research to create unique cosmetics which will answer all existing skin problems.
• Confident. No mineral oils, artificial colors, or animal-based ingredients are used in Leaders products. All Leaders skin care products are also dermatologically-tested.
• Reasonable. Leaders promises a reasonable price for all customers by providing affordable cosmetic containers.

Feature: Cleene CLIO Toothbrush

     Brushing your teeth can be fun and exciting with CLIO Toothbrush. I received a box full of colorful toothbrushes weeks ago. I'm not familiar with the brand CLIO but when I saw the word and logo of Cleene printed outside the box, I've already presumed that Cleene (makers of cotton balls) partnered with CLIO to give Filipinos enhanced dental solution. 

Feature: Cleene CLIO Toothbrush

     Cleene enters a new partnership with CLIO, a known toothbrush brand in Korea to deliver better dental health care to Filipinos.

     Cleene, a top personal care brand in the Philippines, introduces a new line of toothbrushes under the Cleene CLIO brand. So what makes the Cleene CLIO brand unique from the competition brand of toothbrushes in the market today? Well, aside from the fact that it is a Korean brand (Filipinos love anything Korean, right?) this toothbrushes boast the following properties:

• Breakthrough combination of tapered and rounded bristles. This technology delivers an enhanced dental solution that provides a more comfortable and effective brushing experience.
• Its tapered bristles penetrate deeply between the teeth and gums for thorough cleaning. 
• This is combined with rounded bristles that effectively remove plaque while preventing tooth and gum damage that can be caused by normal non-rounded bristles.

Feature: Cleene CLIO Toothbrush

     Cleene CLIO’s advanced technology provides world-class dental solution that is priced affordably. It features a complete line of toothbrushes for all ages to serve more Filipinos.

     CLIO is a market leader in oral care in South Korea and has been dedicated to toothbrush research for more than two decades. It has one of the world’s most advanced, fully automated toothbrush manufacturing systems.

     There are 7 variants of these toothbrushes suitable for specific oral care needs. I received 6 variants and here they are:

Cleene CLIO SENS INTERDENTAL

• The world's first antibacterial tapered and round micro bristle technology
• Cross angles bristle technology for optimum inter-dental cleaning
• Ribbed tongue cleaner (back of head) allow to clean your tongue and helps avoid bad breath

Feature: Cleene CLIO Toothbrush
Cleene CLIO SENS INTERDENTAL

Cleen CLIO JUNIOR (6-12 Years Old)

• Rounded extra soft bristles offer gentle brushing
• Elastomeric rubber head is soothing to kid's tender gums
• Soft rubber grip provides a firm hold and comfortable brushing experience
• Ergonomically-designed handle for extra safety and comfortable grip
• Handle with a hole for safekeeping

Feature: Cleene CLIO Toothbrush
Cleene CLIO JUNIOR

Cleene CLIO 40+ CARE

• Professionally designed for sensitive teeth and gums of people 40 years old and above
• Ultra micro bristles- two (2) times finer and softer to protect sensitive teeth and gums
• Elastic rubber head adjust to the contours and curves of your teeth for better, comfortable cleaning
• Comfort-engineered handle
• Antibacterial bristles

Feature: Cleene CLIO Toothbrush
Cleene CLIO 40+ CARE

Cleene CLIO X-PERT G

• World's first end-rounded micro fine multi-tufted bristle technology
• Long tapered and short rounded extra-fine flexible bristles to clean hard to reach areas
• Gentle, Antibacterial bristles
• Special rubber bristles to gently stimulate and massage the gums
• Elastic rubber head adjust to the contours and curves of your teeth, comfort cleaning
• Comfort-engineered handle

Feature: Cleene CLIO Toothbrush
Cleene CLIO X-PERT G

Cleene CLIO COMPLETE

• World's first end-rounded micro fine multi-tufted bristle technology
• Long tapered and short rounded extra-fine flexible bristles to clean hard to reach areas
• Gentle, Antibacterial bristles
• Comfort-engineered handle

Feature: Cleene CLIO Toothbrush
Cleene CLIO COMPLETE

Cleene CLIO NEON

• World's first end-rounded micro fine multi-tufted bristle technology
• Long tapered and short rounded extra-fine flexible bristles to clean hard to reach areas
• Unique rubber edge around the head to protect tooth and tender gums
• Soft rubber grip provides a firm hold and comfortable brushing experience; ergonomically-designed handle for extra safety and comfortable grip

Feature: Cleene CLIO Toothbrush
Cleene CLIO NEON

     Philusa Corporation, the company behind Cleene CLIO, continues to make a positive impact on the lives of Filipinos by providing this premier but affordable product, thus, fulfilling their mission of “Touching the lives of every FILIPINO.”

     So, for teeth that is more than Cleene, Cleene CLIO Clean! Cleene CLIO is available at all Mercury Drug stores and other leading drug stores, supermarkets, and other stores nationwide. As of the moment, I'm using the Cleene CLIO Complete Toothbrush. I love that it has soft bristles because I have sensitive gums that's prone to bleeding. It has a fat handle too which I prefer than sleek ones. This kind of handle helps me grip the toothbrush properly. 

To know more about Cleen CLIO Toothbrush visit their website:

http://philusa.com.ph/product/cleene-clio/

Like them on Facebook: PhilusaCorporation

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Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     Whenever I step inside any branch of Watsons Store, I'm always in a eureka moment! It's one of my favorite stores in the metro because of best deals and great finds under one roof. I've been a Watsons shopper ever since, I can't recall when was the exact year that both of my feet landed inside their store here in Fairview but from then on, my trip to Sm Malls and other malls where there is Watsons will not be complete if I will not pay a visit at their store.

     So when I was invited to shop with one of Watsons brand ambassador last week, I immediately said yes without hesitation. I was so excited to shop with Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes because I've heard lots of great things about her. She's nice inside and out. Truth be told she's really nice and approachable in person :) Dressed in a Watsons Store personnel uniform, Ms. Tessa introduced me to Watsons Label. She's a smart shopper that's why she highly recommends Watsons Label to all the shoppers. More details about this fun shopping event with Tessa Prieto-Valdes after the jump!

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign
Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes welcoming the shoppers inside Watsons SM Aura

     From personal care items, beauty essentials, and even medicine, Asia's leading personal care store now offers a wider variety of products under it's own label, giving shoppers the choice to save as much as 80 percent without compromising on quality. That's a big savings especially for a mother like me who wants to save money on everyday essentials.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes
Switch and Save with these Watsons Label products

     Watsons has irresistible deals that's why their campaign has caught the attention of several celebrities who made the Switch and Save including Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Patty Laurel, Iya Villana-Arellano and the newest switcher Christian Bautista.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes
Watsons Label Hand Soaps- available in gel and cream variants

     Since I'm a skin care junkie, the first products from the Watsons Label line that caught my attention was the hand soap, hand soaps! They offer a variety of hand soaps in a BOGO (Buy 1, Get 1) deal. It's amazing that they also have refills for each variant that's also in a buy 1 take 1 offer. I want to buy a pair from each variant, if you only knew me. I wash my hands more than 10 times a day at home. That's how OC I am, clean hands all the time!

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     Tessa Prieto- Valdes shared her bath essentials which include Watsons Strawberry and Yoghurt Cream Hand soap that effectively cleanses and protects hands from dryness, Watsons Scented Cream Body Wash with Goat's Milk to gently slough off dead skin cells and helps to hydrate and brighten the skin and Watsons Whitening Milk and Salt Scrub to help enhance the skin, and exfoliate dead skin cells.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     Tessa was a very energetic and informative sales attendant that day so I was persuaded by her words to switch to Watsons Label Hand soaps. These hand soaps smell so good! Not bad for the price since a 500 ml of scented hand soap costs 74.50 php. For less than 150 php, you'll get 2 500 ml bottles of cream or gel variant. What's great about the offer is that you can also mix and match the variants from the hand soap line.

     I also found out that to keep her skin looking healthy and protect it from free radical damage, Tessa relies on a couple of products from Watsons Generics. Watsons Glutathione to lighten skin and prevent skin darkening caused by UV exposure and Watsons Vitamin E to prevent eye disorders and help her avoid a number of diseases. 

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     Tessa is the second Switch and Save Ambassador who made a surprise visit to a Watsons Store. Watsons Label believes that with more value from hard-earned money spent on quality affordable products, every Filipino Gets more savings to enjoy other important things in life with their loved ones.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     To tell you honestly, I did not shop that day even if my hands were itching to place most of the Watsons Label products that was recommended by Tessa to me in my shopping basket. I have kept in my mind all the things she rave and the personal care products that she's truly using. So when I got home, I listed them down and last weekend I went to Watson's Fairview Terraces branch to shop, Switch and Save with Watsons Label products.

     The photo above shows my haul. I've included other brands that I'm already using here. They have great deals with other brands so I also bought them. Anyhoo, I'm so happy with my hauls! Total shopping damage spent was 2,000 php. I just forgot to include the hand soaps in this photo. I've hoarded and shared them with my sisters and in-laws. I've bought 6 bottles in different variants and 2 hand soap refills.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes
Watson's Generics Vitamin E, Watsons Generics Vitamin C, Watsons Invigorating Wet Tissue in Green Tea,  Watsons Loofah Pad, Watsons Milk and Salt Scrub with Collagen, Watson's Argan Oil Shampoo, Watsons Psyllium Fiber Powder in Calamansi Flavor

     Here are the Watsons Label products that I bought which gave me a big savings! As per Tessa's advice, the Watson's Generics Vitamin E prevents eye disorder and other disease so I need to have a box! I've also included Watsons Generics Vitamin C, Watsons Invigorating Wet Tissue in Green Tea scent which is their best-seller, Watsons Loofah Pad, Watsons Milk and Salt Scrub, also a fave of Tessa but my pick was the collagen variant. Watson's Argan Oil shampoo because I'm a sucker for anything natural and Watsons Psyllium Fiber out of curiosity because it's calamansi flavor.

Watsons Switch and Save Campaign with Tessa Prieto-Valdes

     Drop by any Watsons stores now and enjoy more saving with the "Shop to Save" promo. Get a 300 coupon with a minimum single-purchase receipt of 1,500 php from the participating Watsons Label products and exclusive participating brands. Promo will run until May 20, 2015. I was not able to qualify for this promo but I'm happy that I got a pretty orange pouch FREEBIE!

To know more about Watsons and their exciting promos visit their website: 

http://www.watsons.com.ph/webph/Home.do

Like them on Facebook: Watsons Philippines

Follow them on Twitter: WatsonsPH

Follow them in Instagram: watsonsph

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Rock Your Summer Look with Jergens Moisturizer

     Too much exposure to sun and heat can make our skin dry and itchy. It's still summer here in the Philippines and many women would skip wearing mini skirts and sleeveless blouses because of dry skin. Dry skin is usually obvious in exposed parts of the body like arms and legs. The answer to this dilemma is to apply a moisturizing lotion but some women feel so uncomfortable after applying a moisturizing lotion especially in this kind of weather.

     Jergens wants to help women have amazing skin even in summer. Our moisturizers are specially formulated to be absorbed quickly by the skin to prevent that “icky” feeling that usually comes with applying lotion on the skin. In addition, Jergens comes equipped with Hydralucence, a unique technology that keeps skin moisturized throughout the day by forming a continuous layer of moisture on the skin. This keeps skin, keeping it hydrated and at the same times gives while giving it a luminous look.

Rock Your Summer Look with Jergens Moisturizer
Jergens Moisturizer variants: Jergens Soothing Aloe Refreshing Moisturizer, Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer, Jergens Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer, and Jergens Original Scent Dry Skin Moisturizer

Jergens has two variants that will keep you cool and refreshed this summer:

Jergens Soothing Aloe Refreshing Moisturizer

Rock Your Summer Look with Jergens Moisturizer
Jergens Soothing Aloe Refreshing Moisturizer

• Enriched with Aloe, Eucalyptus and Cucumber extracts, it relieves skin of the dryness caused by prolonged exposure to the sun. 
• Combined with Hydralucence technology, you get visibly refreshed skin in an instant! It's perfect for women who love the great outdoors. 

     Some women also want to moisturize their skin at night. After taking a bath, it's time to relax and let your skin breathe from all the daytime activities. Here's a product that will recharge and fully hydrate your skin.

     
Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer 

Rock Your Summer Look with Jergens Moisturizer

Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer

• It has a powerful blend of Vitamins C, E, and B5, and it penetrates through 5 layers of skin, nourishing and healing the skin from within. 
• It is also infused with Hydralucence technology, resulting in visibly healthier skin upon application.

     If you have normal skin and longing for a lotion that has a subtle sweet scent, then I recommend Jergens Original Beauty Lotion. The scent of this lotion is classic. If we will have a blindfold sniff test, I'm sure that you will guess the right brand of lotion when you sniff this variant. Jergens is famous for their cherry almond scent!

Jergens Original Scent Dry Skin Moisturizer

Rock Your Summer Look with Jergens Moisturizer
Jergens Original Scent Dry Skin Moisturizer

• Relieves dry skin with moisture-rich hydration to reveal deeply luminous, visibly softer skin. 
• Best for: Normal to dry skin. 
• Restores skin‘s luminosity with a unique illuminating HYDRALUCENCE™ blend and nourishing hydrators. 
• Provides dry skin with long-lasting moisture to soften and visibly improve skin‘s tone and texture. 
• Leaves skin lightly fragranced with JERGENS classic Cherry-Almond scent.

Jergens Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer

Rock Your Summer Look with Jergens Moisturizer
Jergens Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer

• Instantly moisturizes rough, dry skin to reveal skin that‘s deeply radiant and 4x as smooth. 
• Rough, dry skin. 
• Smoothes and relieves rough, dry skin. With a unique illuminating HYDRALUCENCE™ blend, Silk Proteins, and Citrus Extracts. 
• Provides a continuous multi-layer of moisture to smooth skin and improve skin‘s tone, texture, and luminosity. 
• Locks in moisture for up to 24 hours and leaves skin with a soft, alluring scent. 

     Go ahead and don your most comfortable and flattering summer wear without worrying about dry skin. Make applying Jergens Moisturizers a habit and don't leave home without it. Look gorgeous in any attire you choose this summer with your stunning skin from Jergens!

Rock Your Summer Look with Jergens Moisturizer

     
     Jergens Moisturizers are distributed in the Philippines by Vibelle Distribution, Inc and are available in leading Department Stores, Supermarkets, and retailers nationwide.

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