International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch

    For someone who loves prettifying herself, learning the art of makeup is very easy. If it's your passion, learning how to apply makeup is like a walk in the park. But sometimes, the calling to be a professional makeup artist is there especially if it's really in your blood to put color on a blank canvass. For this instance, a bare face of your friend or your colleague is calling your name because he or she needs help. There is an important occasion that they'll be attending, a wedding perhaps and since she saw your talent on applying makeup he or she will run to you and ask a favor if you could do her makeup.

     Do you have this kind of passion and wanted to pursue a career in professional makeup artistry? Then fret not because there is one institution that will help you achieve your dreams- Makeup Artistry course is now being offered at International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences. I was one of the bloggers who got the first dibs on this course being offered at IAAS. More details about the event that happened last November below :)

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch

Make-up Gura Fanny Serrano and Dr. Rudy Apostol

IAAS or  International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences

• IAAS is a premier and pioneering institution in Aesthetic studies in the country and Southeast Asian region. 
• The International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences offers a wide variety of certificate courses, short-terms, and modular practical training with focus on Aesthetic Science. 
• IAAS implements a curriculum-based training program managed and facilitated by experienced Medical Doctors, Nurses and practitioners who are at the forefront of Aesthetic Clinical practice in the country.

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch

     Aside from makeup artistry, they are also offering certificate and short-term courses that focuses on aesthetic sciences education. If you're planning to take these kind of courses so that you can get a job immediately, then I suggest you to enroll in the following certificate programs below:

1. Medica Aesthetics- a 2-year formal training program composed of one-year-didactics and hands-on clinical experience, and one-year internship program.

2. Cosmetic Nursing- A comprehensive certificate course consisting of 600 hours of classroom lecture and 1000 hours of clinical laboratory.

3. Facial Therapy- A formal training program consisting of 200 hours of didactics and 400 hours of hands-on workshop

4. Hair Science- A professional training program consisting of 200 hours of didactics and 400 hours of hands-on training.

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Make-up Guru Fanny Serrano giving his inspirational talk

     During the launch, make-up guru Fanny Serrano gave an inspirational talk to all the guests including bloggers, makeup up artists, and aspiring professional makeup artist. He gave advises that will surely become an inspiration to newbie and pro makeup artists because those words and examples are what he experienced in his make-up artistry career.

Make-up Artistry

     The courses provide an excellent balance between make up theory and hands on practice. Make up classes will initially focus on the fundamental make up skills but will become increasingly more complex as the lessons progress. To make the launch complete and exciting, they've also prepared a makeup demo for all of us.

     It was a very long day because after the talk, there was makeup demonstration courtesy of Inglot. Inglot's makeup artist Ms. Regie Escolin. She chose one of the bloggers, mommy Sol Razo as her model that day. The makeup peg for mommy Sol was the smokey eye makeup perfect for day time look. 

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Mommy Sol Razo- pretty and primp wearing all makeup products from Inglot

     After the makeup demo, facial demo came next courtesy of Skin Perfection. This brand is dermatologists-formulated, naturally derived and scientifically proven, Their products are the ones being used by selected facial salons here in our country for those availing oxygen facial treatment. 

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Skin Perfection facial skin care products

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Skin Perfection facial skin care products

     One of the bloggers (hello, Cristelle) tried the Skin Perfection Oxygen Peptide Facial. A relaxing and results-oriented facial treatment which forms its basis on the revolutionary peptide skin care research, providing a turnkey solution for oil control and acne inflammation, hyperpigmentations, as well as anti-aging. It's a treatment that's being offered in selected facial salons in the metro. This treatment gives intensive skin correction in just 28 days with once a week interval.

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Blogger Cristelle Torres having her oxygen peptide facial treatment

     Thank you so much IAAS-International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences for having me. I learned so much during the launch and I will keep in mind what the inspirational speaker, makeup guru Fanny Serrano shared with us. I will also be back to learn more about the services being offered. To all my readers, I'll be trying some of their services by next year and will share with you my experience. 

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences Makeup Artistry Launch
Thank you so much Dr. Apostol and Dra. Cecile Catapang for having us

International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences (IAAS) is located at G/F Narzan Bldg. 3 West 4th St., Brgy. West Triangle Quezon City.

For more information on IAAS and the courses they are offering

visit their website http://www.iaas.com

you may also call them here: (02) 875 8023

Like them on Facebook: International Academy for Aesthetic Sciences

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The power of coming home

     From the small side streets to the country’s major highways, it’s almost a given nowadays for people to experience traffic—with a 30-minute ride turning into a nightmarish 2 hours, especially during the dreaded rush hours.

     Because of this, hardworking employees lose precious time. They get home too late for dinner. Worse, they would inevitably have less energy for family bonding. Consequently, family members seem to have less time to catch up on each other’s lives.

The power of coming home

     Such is unfortunate because according to a study conducted by Debra Manchester MacMannis, the author of the renowned “How’s Your Family Really Doing?”, family dinners play an important part in the development of both children and teenagers because the presence of a parent is pivotal in building them up to be better individuals. The study showed that sharing meals as a family has been found to give kids a boost in the classroom, improve language skills, increase communication, and overall promote better adjustment of kids.

     With a keen understanding of its employees and their needs outside of work, Del Monte Philippines launched an important corporate initiative--COME HOME TO FAMILY WEDNESDATES-- through which the company encouraged its Manila-based employees to leave the office no later than 6:00 PM at least once a week so they can have ample time to travel and make it home in time for family dinners. 

A testament to its success

     With the program in place for over a year now, Del Monte employees have consistently shared pleasant experiences resulting from the initiative.

     “At first there was a bit of hesitation from the employees. It was weird being asked to go home early for Wednesdates,” Gladys Chua, Accounts Payable Supervisor, shared, “but when we complied, we realized it had very positive results. By going home earlier, I realized I can avoid the traffic a bit, so I can get home in time to cook food for my son. Cooking for him and sharing our Wednesdates dinner has become some sort of mini- tradition for us now.”

     Walter Conti, Del Monte’s Customers Activation Manager, along with his wife and kid, has religiously spent Wednesdate with the family since the initiative was first launched. “We bond better now, and all of uslook forward to it. Along with encouraging us to go home early at least once a week, we also get proposed recipes from Del Monte Kitchenomics that we can prepare and share during our Family Wednesdates. We also enjoy taking pictures of our dinners together and posting them online.”

     Ryanne Villanueva, Del Monte’s Demand Management Head, is also a mother to a five year old. Having always relied on her nanny to prepare dinner for them, she shares that she’s able to personally prepare dinner for her child at least once a week. Sometimes, he even helps her out in the preparation. “It increases our bonding moments from the time we prepare to the time he goes to sleep,” she says. “It’s the type of policy that I think every other company should have. From the workforce perspective, work hours are deliberately maximized so employees can get out before 6:00 pm. In fact, I wish it wouldn’t be just Wednesdays, but everyday if possible. If we can do it on Wednesdays, we should be able to do it on other days.”

     “The advocacy may have started as a Del Monte Tomato Sauce campaign, but we at Del Monte Philippines are very deliberate about walking our talk.” Eileen Manuel-Asuncion, Group Head for Marketing explains. “When the campaign launched, we knew we cannot advocate once-a-week family date nights for Filipino families without deliberately espousing the same among our employees. Soon after, we implemented the 6:00 pm lights out at the Del Monte Manila offices. By 6:00 pm every Wednesday, everyone has to be out of the office so they can get home in time to be with their families.”

     As Del Monte employees can attest to, coming home to have dinner with the family—despite the challenges nowadays--is possible. Down the line, Del Monte hopes to do its part in helping strengthen family bonds over good meals across a broader scale--one Filipino home, one Filipino family at a time.

In Her Shoes Premieres Tonight on 2nd Avenue

     It's not easy to be a modern day Filipina. Aside from taking care of the family, most women take on other jobs and active roles outside the home. Juggling these responsibilities can be challenging but also fulfilling, right mommies? Having that said, I'm excited to announce that there's a new tv show that will tackle the the passions of women that is not limited to home. 

     Today is the day. 2nd Avenue's newest offering In Her Shoes will premiere tonight at 6:00 p.m. This the all-­‐new 30-­‐minute lifestyle magazine show steps into the different lives of 2nd Avenue women as it takes a sneak peek into the distinct interests and clique of varied archetypes of women—from bloggers, artsy types, the foodies, and the fitness buffs. Exciting, right? More details about the show below :)

In Her Shoes Premieres Tonight on 2nd AvenueChina Cojuangco-Gonazales

     China Cojuangco-Gonazales will be hosting In Her Shoes. As a multi-faceted woman herself, she definitely fits the role of a modern Filipina woman as a chef, wife, and mother. In Her Shoes premieres tonight at 6:30PM. You can also catch the replays on the following timeslots: Mondays 10:30PM Wednesdays 4:30PM Thursdays 9:30PM Saturdays 9AM

Don't forget to check out 2nd Avenue on their social media networks

Like them on Facebook: 2ndAvenue 

Follow them on Twitter: @2nd_Avenue 

Follow them on Instagram: @2ndavenuetv

#IHSon2ndAve

 

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Banila Co. Now in the Philippines

     Korean skin care and makeup still have a hug impact on Filipinas. They've invaded our pop culture by storm and I'm pretty sure that a portion of teenagers today go gaga over their glowing skin and pretty makeup line. I'm also a fan of Korean skin care and makeup as I find them majority of them cost effective. They're the ones who introduced the bb and cc creams. Of course I've tried a lot from other brands and a new player is going to make us fall in love with their oh so pretty products.

     Korea’s influence over our cosmetics industry has gained considerable momentum through the years — and it promises to grow even bigger. The first wave of the Korean cosmetics invasion brought to the Philippines a plethora of Korean cosmetics brands that focuses mainly on skincare and some makeup. The Philippines however, stands as the only country in South East Asia where makeup outsells skincare. Despite this, there hasn’t been a brand that can truly stand for Korean makeup until today. Banila Co. is now in the Philippines and they've introduced their best-selling products in a launch last month. More details below :)

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines

     Banila Co. Philippines launched the brand at the Marco Polo Hotel last November 23, 2015 as the “No. 1 base makeup brand” representing Asian beauty. The launch was graced by Banila Co. CEO Mr. Chang Soo Kim, Chief Makeup Artist Mr. Kangpil Kim, and Managing Directors Cathryn and Jon Lim of All That Blush Trading Inc. During the launch, Kangpil Kim demonstrated a makeup tutorial on how to achieve that Korean lit or glow. He used the best-selling products from Banila Co.

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines
Banila Co. CEO Mr. Chang Soo Kim and Chief Makeup Artist Mr. Kangpil Kim

     Banila Co is the most multi awarded Korean cosmetics brand in the field of base makeup. Its products help women achieve the popular Korean “Lit from Within” look. Banila Co.’s products that are popular among Asian women are primers, foundations, gel eyeliners, CC creams, make up cleansers, and the like have been lauded by the most prestigious beauty arbiters in the industry for its prestige quality, creative packaging, and disruptive innovation. 

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines
Banila Co Clean It Zero, Banila Co Prime Primer Classic, Banila Co It Radiant CC Cream

• Its Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm for instance, so captivated Korean beauty enthusiasts that they snapped up the product at a staggering rate of 1 cleanser for every 4.8 seconds. 
• Banila Co.’s Prime Primer, with its silky smooth texture and its potent ability to minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines, was adjudged by Get It Beauty, a Korean cable program that reviews the best cosmetic products in the market, as the best primer in the industry. 
• The company also boasts as having the first and only water-based CC cream in the market. The It Radiant CC Cream has been the bestselling CC cream in Korea for 3 years running. 

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines
Three of Banila Co.'s best-selling products: Banila Co Clean It Zero, Banila Co Prime Primer Classic, Banila Co It Radiant CC Cream plus Banila Co. Mr. Skin Doctor Face Mask

     From its humble beginnings in 2005, Banila Co. has grown rapidly in Korea and now has become the second best-performing Korean cosmetics brand in China. It now focuses its attention to South East Asia, headlined by concurrent launches in the Philippines and Taiwan. Subsequent launches in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand are earmarked for 2016. Banila Co opened its first store in Glorietta 4 last November 14. It will soon open its doors in Robinson's Place Manila and other prime malls in Metro Manila and key provinces.

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines

Banila Co. Now in the Philippines
Banila Co. Kiss Collector Lip Crayon, Banila Co. Tinted Melting Balm, Banila Co. Love Affair Palette Shadow, Banila Co. Triple Wonder Auto Gel Eyeliner

To know more about Banila Co. visit their website, http://global.banilaco.com

Like them on Facebook: BanilaCoPhilippines

Follow them on Instagram: @banilacoph

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ABOUT BANILA CO.

     Banila Co. is owned by F&F Co., a publicly listed company engaged in fashion manufacturing and retail. It launched its first grand flagship store in South Korea in 2005 and will start expanding in ASEAN markets in 2015. At the helm of Banila Co. Philippines is Cathryn and Jon Lim of All That Blush Trading. 

Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival

     "Let it go, let it go." I'm sure the whole family will not let it go now that another magical show will happen this holiday season that will showcase two of the most loved characters of the recent Disney movie- Frozen. Are you ready to see princess Ana and Queen Elsa

     For kids and kids at heart, Christmas is never complete without the colorful, magical show that makes Christmas dreams and fantasies come to life—Disney on Ice. And this holiday season, the awe-inspiring Disney On Ice returns for another spectacular performance on ice.

Disney on Ice presents Magical Ice Festival

     Now on its 33rd show worldwide, Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival will once again capture the hearts of the Filipino fans—both parents and their children—who will watch the show at the Big Dome.

     This year’s grand production will wow viewers as it features Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, and – for the first time – the Academy Award winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Frozen!

Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival

     “We are taking a fresh new spin on how we’re presenting the Disney stories. We are weaving together the four worlds of royal sisters Anna and Elsa, Ariel, Belle and Rapunzel as they each embark on their own epic journey,” says producer Juliette Feld.

     Disney on Ice presents Magical Ice Festival showcases a medley of splendid set elements, impressive light display and costume pieces, along with show-stopping performances by a cast of world-class skaters!

     “Everyone will be in awe as they watch Ariel slowly pulled upwards and then rapidly twirl above the ice. This is the first time that we’ve captured her transformation like this in a production. That’s what makes Magical Ice Festival different, we selected scenes we’ve never done before and then took our time on the details to make them truly special,” says director Patty Vincent.

     Sure to amaze and delight kids and young at heart, Disney On Ice will take you to an unforgettable magical journey as you get whisked away into the wintry world of Disney movie’s Frozen!

     “In our more than 30 years of producing Disney On Ice shows, Feld Entertainment has been waiting for a film like Frozen,” says producer Nicole Feld.

      “By pulling together moments from classic Disney stories to the newest feature film sensation Frozen and combining them with elements of comedy and music, we developed a truly unique way to re-tell each fairytale,” says producer Juliette Feld.

     Celebrate Christmas with your family and Disney favorites Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy, together with Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel, and sisters Anna and Elsa in the enchanting world of Disney on Ice presents Magical Ice Festival.

The show runs from December 25 to January 3. Tickets are now on sale. 

For more information, visit TicketNet website or call 911-5555