Join The New Pampers Baby Dry 99.9% Dryness Challenge

      Hi mommies! Do you have what it takes to be a 'Pamper's Mom?' Let's talk about diaper and dryness here. I'm pretty sure that you've tried several brands of diapers in the past and been road-testing them to see if it will deliver. As a mom, you want the best for your baby but can your baby’s diaper guarantee 99.9% skin dryness? It’s time to bet on the best for your baby as Pampers, the world’s leading diaper brand, launches the New Pampers Baby Dry: 99.9% Dryness Challenge. 

Join  The New Pampers Baby Dry 99.9% Skin Dryness Challenge

     Head on to Robinsons Place Manila on November 22, 2015 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Bring a sample of your current non-Pampers diaper and take the challenge!

Here are the mechanics for the challenge:

• Moms who correctly choose the diaper which keeps their baby dry will win their “Baby’s First” prize, like their first play set, first high chair or first stroller. 
• To join, mommies age 18 years old and above, residing in the Philippines, and have babies 0-3 years old should simply register online and bring their current non-Pampers diaper to the event.
• Mommies from Visayas and Mindanao can also get a chance to challenge their current diaper and win their baby’s first prizes when they register in Ayala Center, Cebu City on December 6, 2015, and Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City on December 15 2015. 
• Mommies will get a chance to win their baby’s first prizes, and babies can enjoy a complete sleep with 99.9% skin dryness! 

     What are you waiting for? Guarantee your slot by pre-registering. The New Pampers Baby Dry: 99.9% Skin Dryness Challenge is guaranteed to delight and excite both mommies and babies all over the country as we continue our journey of firsts.

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Max's 70th Birthday Celebration #HBDMaxs

     Correct me if I'm wrong if I say that we are so lucky that there's one Filipino restaurant that made almost all the celebrations in our life memorable and awesome! I grew up in a family where celebrations are very important. Everyone must be present in a special occasion whether it's a birthday party, anniversary, or other important gatherings that bring us together.

     In the past 70 years, one name stayed on top of the game. The house that fried chicken built turned 70 last October. This is a very big milestone for Max's Restaurant and to celebrate this Platinum year, they prepared a big birthday party to all the guests invited. The grand celebration was held where it all started, the first branch of Max's Restaurant in Quezon City. To see the highlights of this big event, scroll down please :)

Max's 70th Birthday Celebration #HBDMaxs

     I'm definitely sure that every Filipino will agree to this: perfectly seasoned, satisfyingly crispy, and delightfully comforting are a few words that describe Max’s Restaurant's famous chicken, a dish that has remained a favorite among Filipinos for so long that it is an institution. There is definitely something special about Max’s fried chicken that sets it apart from the others. It is, some might say, a palatable source of Filipino pride. 

Max's 70th Birthday Celebration #HBDMaxs
Max's Logo 1993

     Not just anybody can cook chicken in the deeply authentic and Filipino way Max’s Restaurant does. Max’s fried chicken is a dish made with love through a recipe that has passed through careful hands across generations, and is suspected to comprise much more than secret seasonings and undiscovered cooking techniques. “Our goal is to ensure we replicate this Sarap-to-the-Bones chicken experience in each restaurant,” Director and Chief Marketing Officer of Max’s Group Inc., Jim Fuentebella shares. 

Max's 70th Birthday Celebration #HBDMaxs
media, bloggers, guests, family, and friends enjoying the night

     During the event, guest were treated to a night of great food, music, and we dig deeper into the memory lane where it all started. 

Max's 70th Birthday Celebration #HBDMaxs
memorabilia on display

     There were also a display of all the memorabilia like the old uniforms, button pins, first menu, receipts, and all the old things that serves as a proof of Max's Fried Chicken's great history. Here's the summary of Max's Fried Chicken's history:

• It is this diligence and dedication to detail that some claim “The House That Fried Chicken Built” became what it is today. 
• Typical of the Filipino hospitality, the restaurant's founder Maximo Gimenez frequently welcomed American soldiers into his home for hearty meals in 1945, after World War II. 
• The soldiers enjoyed themselves so much and so often that they began to insist on paying, and eventually convinced Maximo to open a cafe.
• His niece Ruby was the secret ingredient to the cafe’s success, as it was her recipes that were used in cooking the fare that later became famous. 
• And needless to say, it was the chicken that became a favorite among the GIs, despite how different it was from the fried chicken they were accustomed to eating in the United States. What Ruby had to offer was clearly something genuine. 
• Now known as “Nanay Ruby,” her talents proved capable of cooking much more than chicken, as the favorites among her fare include the famous Max’s Restaurant Sinigang, the Kare Kare, Pancit Canton and Lumpiang Ubod to name a few, all key elements to their successful and long lasting menu. 
• A hallmark of genuine Filipino culinary tradition, Max's Restaurant is a place of comfort that is every Filipino's home away from home. 

Max's 70th Birthday Celebration #HBDMaxs
Carolyn Trota – Salud – Max’s Group Inc – Director / Max’s Restaurant – President & CEO and Jim T. Fuentebella – Max’s Group Inc – Director and Chief Marketing Officer, sharing some of the unforgettable memories of their childhood and Max's humble beginnings.

     Time truly flies when the stomach is satisfied. This year, Max’s Restaurant is celebrated 70 years of delightful restaurant service that has managed to grow from a simple home cooking cafe to a successful international restaurant chain. A 70 year career in the competitive food industry is certainly something noteworthy and a definite cause for celebration. This is a milestone event that the restaurant hopes to share with its long time customers and friends, Max’s Restaurant celebrates this achievement in more ways than one, and thanks its supporters first. 

Max's 70th Birthday Celebration #HBDMaxs
Jim T. Fuentebella – Max’s Group Inc – Director and Chief Marketing Officer, Cristina Trota – Garcia – Max’s Group Inc – Director, Robert F. Trota – Max’s Group Inc – President & CEO (Seated), Bill Rodgers - Max's Group, Inc. - Director for International, Carolyn Trota – Salud – Max’s Group Inc – Director / Max’s Restaurant – President & CEO, Sharon T. Fuentebella – Max’s Group Inc – Chairperson (Seated), Dave T. Fuentebella – Max’s Group Inc – Director & Chief Finance Officer

     Thank you so much Max's Fried Chicken for having me and treating me on your 70th birthday! Congratulations on this milestone and I wish you more successful and inspiring years to come! I still have a son who will also have his own family in the future and I hope that they will experience Max's Friend Chicken and what it means to have a sarap-to-the-bones chicken in every occasion that they will celebrate in their lives.

To know more about Max's Fried Chicken, visit their website:

www.maxschicken.com

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Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful

     Hi dearies! I want to ask something, are you the type who will buy cosmetics because of the price? or because it's multipurpose? I presume you will answer both, but of course we also need to consider the price if we want something that is 2-in-1. Today's modern woman is always armed with two things: can be class and sophisticated at the same time, can be smart and sensible, and have the right choices in life because taking care of herself is the most important thing, do you agree?

      Gone are the days that we only settle for one thing or wants to achieve one goal. If we can do both or achieve twice, why not right? So when it comes to taking good care of our self, we want it 2X! Look good and feel good :) That's why Céleteque Dermo, the trusted brand for cutting-edge skincare technology launched a new set of products that's a total breakthrough. Now, the brand is taking it up a notch higher with another pioneering Dermo breakthrough with its new makeup line that fuses cosmetics with skincare: Céleteque DermoCosmetics.

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful

Here are the reasons why Celeteque DermoCosmetics will be your skin's new best friend:

• Céleteque DermoCosmetics is perfect for the modern-day woman, as it offers the best of both worlds: skin care and makeup in one product!
• Céleteque DermoCosmetics offers a full skincare regimen for the face, lips, cheeks, and eyes that protect the skin 24/7, making it the best makeup line for everyday use. 
• Céleteque DermoCosmetics provides anti-aging and skin nourishment in all its products. Primary concern of women nowadays.

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Celeteque DermoCosmetics Anti-Aging and Hydration line

     During the launch, we were treated to a special program lined up with experts and talks about being 2X Beautiful with trainer and life coach Ning Tadena, and beauties and brains Atty. Karen Jimeno and triathlete Dr. Ian Banzon. Another highlight of the event was Dermo decoding with a reputable dermatologist, as well as a makeup demo by renowned artist Krist Bansuelo. It's a packed afternoon, and all the guests learned a lot from the guest speakers plus an awesome makeover treat to those who wanted to try the Celeteque DermoCosmetics line.

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
The launch was filled with learning from beauty talk, fun and excitement form makeover session

A: The Céleteque DermoCosmetics Anti-Aging line that has all the bases covered to give you a youthful look. This line is composed of  the Dual CC Matte Powder, the Dark Spot Concealer Stick, and the 24-hr Photoready Foundation that promise to keep your skin young-looking. 

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Dual CC Matte Powder (P749.00) 

• Keeps oily skin at bay with its 12-hour matte finish. Cinical studies have shown a significant decrease in skin oiliness from the first and second week of product usage, and it has also been proven to reduce fine lines to up to 42.87% when used for four weeks. 
• It also contains Glutathione, Arbutin, and Mulberry, all of which inhibit melanin production and lighten skin color with regular use. 
• The Dual CC Matte Powder is also packed with collagen peptide, which maintains skin firmness and improves elasticity through increased collagen formation, as well as Tocopheryl Acetate, which promotes skin hydration. 
• This multi-tasking product is also packed with color correcting pigments that even out skin tone, as well as SPF 30 to protect the skin from the sun’s harsh UVA rays, considered one of the primary culprits of aging. 

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Céleteque DermoCosmetics Dual CC Matte Powder (P749.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hour Photoready Foundation (P795.00) 

• Provides a smooth airbrush finish for 24 hours while concealing dark spots for all skin types. 
• It has micro pigments and silicone elastomers that hide blemishes and dark circles. 
• It’s also has Phytocelltec, a component harnessed from cutting-edge plant cell culture technology that has extensive anti-aging properties, making skin more supple and radiant every day. 
• Just like the Dual CC Matte Powder, the 24-hour Photoready Foundation is also infused with Collagen Peptide, which reduces wrinkles and improves skin elasticity through regular use: Studies have shown that wrinkles were significantly reduced up to 41.31% through the fourth week of product usage. Best of all, it has color-correcting pigments and SPF 30 that shield the skin from harmful UV rays.

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Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hour Photoready Foundation (P795.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Dark Spot Concealer Stick (P595.00) 

• Offers superior coverage for skin imperfections while protecting the skin from free radicals. 
• It has glycolic acid that lightens uneven dark spots, ranging from blemishes, sun spots, and age spots. It has Cytobiol Lumin-eye, which efficiently reduces puffy eyebags within 15 days! 
• The Dark Spot Concealer Stick also has moisturizing properties, thanks to Tocopheryl Acetate, which promotes skin hydration and improves over-all skin texture.

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Céleteque DermoCosmetics Dark Spot Concealer Stick (P595.00)

B: The Céleteque DermoCosmetics Nourishing line, on the other hand, has products that care for and nourish even the more sensitive parts of our face. For the eyes, it has the Eyebrow Nourishing Serum as well as the 24-hour Volumizer Mascara. Also part of the line are the Cheek Color Stick, Matte Lip Stick, Blush and Face Contour Kit that livening up the face with vivid colors while bringing out the skin’s radiant glow.

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Eyebrow Nourishing Serum (P595.00)

• It has Biotinyl Tripeptide-1, which makes the brows stronger and healthier.
• Other ingredients like Panthenol and Pro-vitamin B5 also nourish the hair follicles, while making the skin softer and smoother.
• Been using this product for weeks now, gah I've seen the effects on my thin eyebrow hairs. It works, promise! I'll review this on my next post :)

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Céleteque DermoCosmetics Eyebrow Nourishing Serum (P595.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hour Volumizer Mascara (P645.00)

• Its revolutionary formula promises fuller lashes for 24 hours. 
• It has Acrylates Copolymer, which holds lashes longer while preventing annoying clumps and smudges. 
• It’s also powered with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf juice, which not only promotes the skin’s water retention but also protects the eyes from bacteria. 
• The 24-hour Volumizer Mascara also comes with an innovative retractable brush that reaches even the smallest lashes, giving an even and fuller look with a smooth finish. 

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Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hour Volumizer Mascara (P645.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Cheek Color Stick (P645.00) 

• A must-have in every kikay kit, as it easily highlights, brightens, illuminates, conditions, and adds color to the cheeks, lips, and even eyes. 
• It keeps the skin hydrated, thanks to the moisturizing properties of vitamin E and sweet almond oil. Got dry skin? The Cheek Color Stick also has Bisabolol, an essential oil from the German Chamomile plant, which reduces flakiness brought about by dry skin. 
• It also reduces fine lines to up to 49.89% upon the fourth week of usage. 

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Céleteque DermoCosmetics Cheek Color Stick (P645.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Matte Lip Stick (P595.00) 

• Provides easy coverage and a pop of color while providing hydration for the lips. 
• It glides easily on the lips and does not leave a waxy finish. 
• Just like the Cheek Color Stick, the Matte Lip Stick is packed with Vtamin E and Bisabolol that nourish the lips and reduce suppleness while getting rid of flaky skin. 

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Céleteque DermoCosmetics Matte Lip Stick (P595.00)

Céleteque DermoCosmetics Blush and Face Contour Kit (P845.00)

• This product addresses all contouring needs while nourishing the skin. 
• The 3-in-1 kit is composed of easy to blend blush powder, cheek luminizer, and contour blush that are packed with mineral gems (diamond, tourmaline, and sapphire) and mica that exfoliate the skin and make it glow. 
• This key makeup kit product is slated to be a favorite between both makeup newbies and makeup pros as the palette can create subtle angles and shadows that naturally shape the face. It’ll truly help get you 2X beautiful with the proper highlighting and lowlighting—just like how our fave celebrities do it! 
• This Blush and Face Contour Kit also has castor oil that acts as an anti-aging anti-oxidant, as well as vitamins A, E, F, H, and B, which keep the skin healthy and protect it from irritation. 

Celeteque DermoCosmetics Launch #2XBeautiful
Céleteque DermoCosmetics Blush and Face Contour Kit (P845.00)

Here are the reasons why you should try these promising products:

• Céleteque DermoCosmetics is the answer to every woman’s beauty needs. 
• It has wide variety of multi-benefit products. 
• Each one plays up the features while providing hydration and protection from harsh elements. 
• Enjoy long-wearing coverage, illumination, brightening and color while taking care of the skin all throughout the day. 
• Céleteque DermoCosmetics line is dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and clinically-proven, ensuring that the skin is healthy at all times. 
• Be twice as beautiful, with everyday makeup that cares for your skin. 

     

     Thank you so much Celeteque Dermo Science for having me. I learned a lot during the event and I've been road-testing some of the products from the line. I can say I'm truly impressed with the eyebrow serum and will share my thoughts about it on my next post. I'm so excited to say why an eyebrow serum is a must especially if you're like me who have thin and sparse eyebrow hairs. Céleteque DermoCosmetics is available in select Watsons Beauty Stores. You can also enjoy stress-free shopping online at http://celeteque.clickhealth.com.ph/

For more information on Celeteque, visit their website:

www.celetequedermo.com

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#CeletequeDermoCosmetics #2XBEAUTIFUL

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Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch

     Hi dearies! How's everyone doing lately? Christmas is just around the corner but honestly speaking I can't feel the cold breeze yet. It's still very hot and humid in the afternoon, right? I'm excited when ber months arrive because cold weather for me means less oiliness and pimples. Do you feel the same? I don't want to blame the weather but in my experience, excessive sweating on my scalp and forehead leads to a pimple of two at the end of the day. That's how sensitive my skin is.

     Did you know that Acne affects 80 percent of teenagers and 40 percent of adults worldwide. While this chronic inflammatory disease is treatable, making effective treatment to solve the condition is essential not only to smoothen the skin but also boost a person’s confidence. This is why when you have a pimple you want to hide it, conceal it, and when it dries, you want the dark marks and blemishes disappear because it can lower self-esteem. I was very privileged to be invited to the launch of Avene Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution last October at the ground floor of SM Department Store, Makati City. More details about the product line below.

Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch

     Eau Thermale Avène—the leading dermo-cosmetic brand in Europe launched Cleanance EXPERT, a daily treatment which targets unwanted spots and blackheads. The exclusive distributor of Eau Thermale Avène products in the Philippines- Karihome Inc's General Manager Harry Tsai shared that acne usually takes a toll on a person’s self-esteem. Some even avoid going out with altogether or meet new people. These situations are very alarming according to him. But with the Avène Cleanance EXPERT products, people with acne-prone skin can finally have the confidence to face people.

Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch
Eau Thermale Avène Specialist for Sensitive Skin- Recommended by dermatologists

     Reasons why the new Cleanance EXPERT products are perfect for individuals suffering from mild to moderate acne?

• This line is especially made for acne-prone skin, eliminating mild to moderate blemishes. 
• This acne treatment solution also hydrates and mattifies the skin minimizing shine. 
• This is safe for use by people with sensitive skin and that makes Avene a trusted brand by doctors and pharmacists.
• Eau Thermale Avène’s Cleanance EXPERT is specifically formulated using three active ingredients: Diolényl which limits the risk of bacterial proliferation, reduces redness and helps eliminate spots; X-Pressin which reduces blackheads and smoothens the skin’s texture; and Monolaurin which regulates the hyperproduction of sebum to create a matte finish.
• It’s oil-free light emulsion is very easy to apply. 
• Quickly absorbed, it leaves the skin feeling hydrated and mattified. 
• It makes a good make-up base. 
• Rich in ATSW known for its soothing and anti-irritating properties, it will perfectly respect the balance of your skin.

     The primary ingredient in Eau Thermale Avène product is the thermal spring water. It is the main ingredient that soothes, softens and restores the skin's natural balance. In fact, there more than 300 studies that prove the healing properties of thermal water. This core ingredient has been used for centuries at the Avène Hydrotherapy Center to address even the most severe dermatological conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, ichthyosis and burns.

Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch
Avène Thermal Spring Water and Cleanance EXPERT

     During the event, the Avène Cleanance EXPERT team invited a dermatologist to explain further the importance of knowing the right kind of products in treating acne. Dr. Blossom T. Chan of Philippine Dermatological Society explained to us that there are important steps in treating and maintaining an acne free skin. 

Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch
Dr. Blossom T. Chan of Philippine Dermatological Society

     It is important to use non-comedogenic products like gel cleansing/facial wash which is best for oily/acne prone skin, use an alcohol-free toner to nourish and prep the skin then apply a serum or spot treatment cream to blemishes. The Cleanance skincare line includes the flagship products like Cleansing Gel and Mattifying Toner.

Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch
L-R: Cleanance Soapless Gel Cleanser 200 ml, Eau  Thermale Thermal Spring Water 50 ml, Cleanance Toner 200 ml, Cleanance EXPERT

     I strongly believe that when a skin care product comes in a set/line- a cleanser/facial wash, toner, cream/serum, it should be used consistently as a whole so that each of the product's ingredients will work hand in hand. In line with this, here's a guide and a ritual on how to use other Avène products in conjunction with the Cleanance EXPERT for an acne-free skin :) 

Avene Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch
The Avène Thermal Spring Water is a MUST! It works in all skin types and for all ages too!
The Cleanance Experts SRP - Php 985.00 (until December of this year)
 Original price - Php 1, 230.00

     Eau Thermale Avène is available in selected Watsons and Mercury Drug stores. The Avène Thermal Spring Water is a MUST! It works in all skin types and for all ages too! 

 For more details on  Eau Thermale Avène product range, visit their website:

http://www.eau-thermale-avene.ph/

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Jollibee Peach Mango Sundae: a new twist to my favorite Peach Mango Pie!

     Why there's always room for dessert? For a sweet tooth like me, there's always plenty of room for desserts! Anything sweet will always have a special place in my tummy! Hahaha! One of my favorite desserts is peach mango pie from Jollibee. I can't count how many times I've eaten this simple but filling item from Jollibee. It's my default order when I don't know what to get when my son craves for Jollibee and I need to bring him there for his snack.

     Nothing is as comforting as the warm sweet filling of mangoes and peaches wrapped in the crispy crust of the Peach Mango Pie or the sweet creamy texture of the classic Vanilla Sundae – both Filipino favorites that have always been part of every langhap-sarap Jollibee experience.

Jollibee Peach Mango Sundae: a new twist to my favorite Peach Mango Pie!

     Since its introduction, the peach mango pie has always been the top choice for Filipinos when it comes to desserts. The Vanilla Sundae, also a favorite among Filipinos, especially kids, has been paired with hot chocolate fudge and strawberry syrup, among others. 

     This time, Jollibee has decided to mix these two well-loved desserts, bringing a whole new flavor for everyone to experience – the Jollibee Peach Mango Sundae. The creamy texture of vanilla sundae topped with bits and pieces of peaches and mangoes brings out flavors that are both nostalgic and fresh.

     The Peach Mango Sundae is the ultimate dessert for Filipinos who can’t have enough of their sweet tooth fix with the peach mango filling and Jollibee’s classic sundae. It is best enjoyed with your favorite Jollibee meal.

     At only P29 each for ala carte and P20 as mini sundae add-on for value meals, the Peach Mango Sundae is now available at your favorite Jollibee store nationwide.