Watsons Switcher's Surprise Campaign Launch

     As a mother, my mind is set to save money for my family's needs. Our budget is allocated for my son's education and everyday basic expenses. Saving for the more essential things in life is more important now than buying things that goes under the 'wants' list.When I was in my college, I want the latest gadgets and shop till I drop buying branded clothes and other stuff. I don't have a responsibility back then that's why I always attain these pleasures anytime. Now that I have a family, first things first. I learned to be content with what I have now.

     But it's not bad to dream of having a new gadget, or go to your dream destination because if you know how save on things that you buy everyday, you will have that extra money to achieve what you want. There’s hope, however, as Watsons, Asia’s leading health and beauty retailer, helps customers to shop wisely and strategically by providing them with quality products at friendly prices. This 2016, Watsons further rewards its smart shoppers who make the SWITCH and SAVE with the SWITCHER’S SURPRISE campaign. Reasons why switching to Watsons label will help you save money and highlights of the event below :)

     The Watsons Switcher’s Surprise campaign brings to life the idea that by switching to the Watsons label, customers are able to save money for things that they really want or that matters the most to them. Last January 26 and January 28, I was invited to witness how several shoppers at the SM Mall of Asia had a double surprise waiting for them simply by making the switch and choosing Watsons Label products.

Watsons Switcher's Surprise Campaign Launch

     I'm a proud Watsons Label products user, I swear that these products are cost-effective and really cheaper than the leading brands in the market today. We are loyal Watsons Hand Soap user, I already emptied three big bottles of Watsons Argan Oil Hair Shampoo, I have stocks of Watsons Facial Wipes inside my bags. I take Watsons Generics Vitamin E and Vitamin C everyday. These vitamins and supplements offered by Watsons under the Watsons Generics brand are very affordable and the quality is same as the branded ones!

Watsons Switcher's Surprise Campaign LaunchL-R:  Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Macbook Air winner Jonalyn Pano, Ms. Karen Fabres Group Marketing Head of Watsons Philippines, Ms. Krisel Macatangay, Marketing Manager of Watsons 

     During designated hours of the day, shoppers who pick up specially marked Watsons Label products instantly get the chance to win fabulous prizes, such as a flatscreen TV, a Macbook Air, and a trip for 2 to Hong Kong! The lucky shoppers were guided to a specially designed booth where they get their surprise – a most coveted prize personally handed by celebrity endorsers Lorna Tolentino, Iya Villania, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Patty Laurel-Filart and Christian Bautista! I witnessed how Jonalyn Pano had switched to Watsons Label that day, bought two tubs of Watsons Label hair wax and won a Macbook Air in an instant!

Watsons Switcher's Surprise Campaign Launch
Ms. Krisel Macatangay, Marketing Manager of Watsons with Macbook Air winner Jonalyn Pano and Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes

“On top of the savings they get from purchasing Watsons Label products, our loyal shoppers have also gotten used to receiving cute items and tokens, so this year we decided to raise the stakes and reward them with something truly unforgettable,” says Karen Fabres, Group Marketing Manager of Watsons Philippines.

Watsons Switcher's Surprise Campaign LaunchKaren Fabres, Group Marketing Manager of Watsons Philippines

“Our customers shop at Watsons to save on the things they really want in life, but with the Switcher’s Surprise promo, they might just bring home that thing they’ve saving up for but with a single purchase,” Fabres says. “It’s definitely a lot easier to enjoy what life has to offer when you choose to Switch and Save the Watsons way.”

Watsons Switcher's Surprise Campaign Launch
Ms. Lorna Tolentino

     During the event, the newest addition to the Watsons’ family, Lorna Tolentino, was introduced and has switched to Watsons Generics for her medicine and vitamins. Do you know that you are guaranteed to get quality medicine and save as much as 80 percent with Watsons Generics?

Watsons Switcher's Surprise Campaign Launch
Watsons Generics medicines

     Watsons Label believes that with more value from hard-earned money spent on quality affordable products, every Filipino gets more savings to enjoy the other important things in life with their loved ones. With a wider variety of products, from personal care items, beauty essentials, and now medicine, Asia’s leading personal care store provides smart shoppers the choice to save as much as 80 percent without compromising on quality.

Watsons Switcher's Surprise Campaign Launch
Watsons has the Watsons Buy 2 Take 1 Promo on selected Watsons Label Products from January 22 to March 2016

     Thank you so much Watsons Philppines for having me! Great news to all, especially if you're a loyal Watsons shopper. Watsons has the Watsons Buy 2 Take 1 Promo on selected Watsons Label Products from January 22 to March 2016. I advise you to shop now and hoard on your favorite Watsons Label products.

Have you switched and save with Watsons Label products? 

For more information about Watsons Label products, visit their website 

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

Like them on Facebook: Watsons Philippines

Follow them on Twitter: @WatsonsPH

Follow them on Instagram: @watsonsph

Check out the hashtag #SwitchersSurprise

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How to Make Your Home a More Entertaining Place

     Modern homes are much more than places to shelter and rest. They’ve become a place to be entertained and to entertain other people such as family members and friends. When it comes to entertainment features in a modern home, the only limitation is your imagination. The latest technologies and home entertainment-related products give home owners a wide range of options which were not available for previous generations. These are some popular ways to make your home a more entertaining place to spend your time in. 

How to Make Your Home a More Entertaining Place

Create a Games Room

     If you have the space in your home, converting one of your rooms is the ideal way to create an area dedicated to all types of entertainment. These rooms can be filled with a wide range of traditional game room equipment such as pool tables, dart boards and much more. More modern gaming products could also be added for the gamers in your home such as gaming systems, consoles and gaming chairs. Finally, this room could also be used as an alternative room to watch TV, listen to music and relax.

Install High Speed Broadband

     The internet is playing a bigger role in all of our lives including the way we spend our free time. Installing a fast internet solution such as AT&T U-verse in San Francisco gives a home owner many more options when it comes to the entertainment they have access to. You can choose bundle options that let you view hundreds of HD TV channels, play games, use the internet more effectively and much more.

Install a Bar

     This is an entertainment feature for the adults in your home. If you entertain friends and family on a regular basis, a bar is a feature which makes it much easier to host these get-togethers. Having a specific area to relax and drink your favorite beverages is a much more organized way to host guests rather than using different areas of your home.

Make Your Patio and Garden More Entertaining

     Home owners are not restricted to entertaining indoors. Patios and gardens are the perfect places to relax and entertain others, especially during warmer months of the year. However, these outdoor areas need to have certain features which make them more welcoming and comfortable for you, your family and your guests. 

     Adding features like outdoor furniture, outdoor heating systems, barbeque grills and outdoor bars are just some of the ways you can transform the outside of your home. If you have the space outside and the budget, a pool adds even more to the outside area of a home.

     Most people live busy lives, trying to balance work and family life. There are times when you simply want to take your mind off things at home. Having a home that includes a wide range of entertainment features is the perfect way to do this without having to leave your home. Adding the entertainment features mentioned above also makes your home a much better place to entertain other people including young and old individuals.

Feature: HP Desk Jet Ink Advantage 3635 All-in-One Printer

     After all the expenses we had last holiday season, now is the time to cut them down and save for the essential and important things that we need everyday. I can say that saving money for gadgets and accessories that we really use especially in paperwork needs of the family. My son Kenzo has paperwork needs for his school projects and when we say paperwork, we need to produce something printed that will be submitted for school projects.

     As a mom, important things like this matters most that's why I will invest in something that will help me and my son meet the demands of school and work. Education is an investment too so I also need to invest in school essentials that will lessen my efforts of doing paperworks outside the house. Our friends from HP sent and all-in-one printer for me to try. This is the HP Desk Jet Ink Advantage 3635. I'm so thankful for this because having a printer at home will really lessen the hassles of going outside the house to print school projects. Not only that, this printer is copier and scanner too, talk about advantage of having this printer at home! Feature of HP Desk Jet Ink Advantage 3635 and why you must consider having this printer from HP below :)

HP Desk Jet Ink Advantage 3635

Having and HP Desk Jet Ink Advantage 3635 at home will ensure you these things:

• Value for money!
• With HP, mommies can make sure that paperwork needs at home are conveniently met with low-cost cartridges, seamless printing with the quiet mode, instant access through wireless connection.
• If we have our own printer at home, we are at peace that our gadgets (USB/hard drive) are protected against viruses that can be present in computer shops. 
• Last minute printing will be no problemo since we can use the printer any time of the day. If we don't have a printer at home, I guess we will be cramming the last minute and look for open computer shop. 
• Having a printer at home also encourages kids to be more creative as most of the home works nowadays entail internet reference and various formats that need to be manipulated with ease using your own machines. 
• Mom’s can also save money on ink if they own a printer at home because you can control the settings (draft mode). This can be more beneficial compared to a shop’s standard and more expensive printing costs. All the printing, scanning, and photocopying in your own hands!

Feature: HP Desk Jet Ink Advantage 3635 All-in-One Printer

    Should you wish to own an HP DeskJet 3635 Ink Advantage All-in-One Printer, here are the specifications that you need to be informed with and understand so that you'll be armed on how to use your HP Printer once you have it. It is very important to at least have a grasp of the basics when it comes to buying a printer because a printer will not work alone. 

Specifications for HP DeskJet 3635 Ink Advantage All-in-One Printer

Feature: HP Desk Jet Ink Advantage 3635 All-in-One Printer

What’s in the box: HP DeskJet 3635 All-in-One Printer; HP 680 Black Ink Cartridge (~480 pages); HP 680 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge, Software CD, Setup Poster, Power Cord, USB cable.

AIO functions: Wireless, Print, Scan and Copy 

Print:

• Technology HP Thermal Inkjet 
• Speed1 Black: Up to 20 ppm (draft, A4); Up to 8.5 ppm (ISO, laser-comparable); Colour: Up to 16 ppm (draft, A4); Up to 6 ppm (ISO, laser-comparable) 
• Resolution Black (best): Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi; Colour (best): Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi colour (when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers and 1200 input dpi) 
• Languages HP PCL 3 GUI; PCLm (HP Apps/UPD); URF (AirPrint) 
• Borderless printing Yes, up to 210 x 297 mm (A4) 
• Energy savings feature technology HP Auto-Off Technology 
• Wireless capability Yes 
• HP ePrint capability Yes 
• HP Auto wireless connect Yes 
• Mobile printing capability3 Features wireless direct and local Wi-Fi connectivity to enable mobile printing via Apple AirPrint™ as well as other solutions. Supports printing from most smartphones and tablets using these operating systems: Android, iOS, Blackberry, Symbian, Windows 8, Windows RT. 

Scan:

• Technology Contact Image Sensor (CIS) 
• Resolution Hardware: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi; Optical: Up to 1200 dpi 
• Max scanning size Flatbed: 216 x 297 mm 
• Input modes Scanning via HP Photosmart Software 
• Twain version Version 1.9 
• Grayscale levels 256 
• File format pdf, bmp, jpg, gif, tif, tif, png 

Copy:

• Speed2 
• Black: Up to 5 cpm (laser-comparable); Colour: Up to 3.5 cpm (laser-comparable) 
• Resolution Black (text and Graphics): Up to 600 x 300 dpi; Colour (text and graphics): Up to 600 x 300 dpi 
• Max copies Up to 9 copies 

Display: 7 segment + icon LCD 

Media: 

• Duplex print options Manual (driver support provided) 
• Duty cycle (monthly, A4) Up to 1,000 pages 
• Recommended monthly volume Up to 100 to 250 pages 
• Supported sizes A4; B5; A6; DL envelope 
• Recommended weights 75 g/m² 
• Supported weights A4: 60 to 90 g/m²; HP envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; HP cards: up to 200 g/m²; HP 10 x 15 cm photo paper: up to 300 g/m² Types Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes and other specialty inkjet papers 
• Paper handling 60-sheet input tray, 25-sheet output tray 

Memory: Integrated memory 

Operating system compatibility: Windows® 8.1, Windows® 8, Windows® 7; OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X v10.9 Mavericks, OS X v10.10 Yosemite 

Minimum system requirements:
PC: Microsoft® Windows® 8.1, 8, 7: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Microsoft® Internet Explorer. Windows Vista®: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Microsoft® Internet Explorer 8. Windows® XP SP3 or higher (32-bit only): any Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or 233 MHz compatible processor ,850 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Microsoft® Internet Explorer 8; 
Mac: OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X v10.9 Mavericks, OS X v10.10 Yosemite; 1 GB HD; Internet; USB 

Connectivity: 

• Connectivity 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 
• Network ready Standard (built-in WiFi 802.11b/g/n) 

Dimension: (W x D x H) 438 x 310 x 158 mm 

Weight:4.17 Kg 

Environmental: Operating environment 

• Recommended operating temperature range: 15 to 30° C; Storage temperature range:-40 to 60° C; Recommended operating humidity range: 20 to 80% RH Acoustics Acoustic power emissions: 6.0 B(A); 
• Acoustic pressure emissions: 47 dB 

Power specifications: 

• Power supply type: Internal; 
• Power supply required: Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz). High voltage: Input voltage 200 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3Hz); 
• Power consumption:4 10 watts maximum, 0.07 watts (Off), 2.1 watts (Standby), 0.88 watt (Sleep) 

Warranty:
One-year limited hardware warranty; 24-hour, 7 days a week support Specifications for HP DeskJet 3635 Ink Advantage All-in-One Printer 

Price: 4,499.00

Feature: HP Desk Jet Ink Advantage 3635 All-in-One Printer

     I can't wait to share with you my experience using this printer. I'll be unboxing HP Desk Jet Ink Advantage 3635 All-in-One Printer on my next post so stay tuned for that. Actually, this will be our second HP printer. The first one that we have is a hand-me-down HP printer that still works good up to this day. My thoughts about this new printer and recommendations on how to maximize HP Desk Jet Ink Advantage 3635 All-in-One Printers's features soonest!

Do you own a printer at home? If you're an HP printer user, kindly comment your experience below.

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Valentine’s Day and the Long-Distance Relationship

     There’s no beating around the bush—long-distance relationships can be very tough. One of the hardest parts of loving someone from afar is not being able to spend the holidays together, and this is most obvious on the holiday dedicated to love—Valentine’s Day. No matter if you began dating a few months ago or if you’ve been in this relationship for the long haul, there’s no reason you can’t give this holiday (and your sweetheart) the attention they deserve. Whether you’re 200 miles apart or 2,000, these ideas will ensure that you and your Valentine still enjoy this occasion to the fullest.

Valentine’s Day and the Long-Distance Relationship

Dinner over Facetime

     To put it simply, technology is amazing. While you might not be able to head to restaurant hand in hand, you can still enjoy a great meal together. Order out (and make sure you get the same types of food to make this date feel as authentic as possible), buy some sweet treats, then set up your computer at the table. Once you’re ready to eat, Facetime each other and devour your meals while enjoying each other’s company. It’s the next best thing to actually being there, and you can even make it more romantic by lighting a few candles and re-plating on—gasp—real plates, instead of just eating from the takeout container.

Surprise Gifts

     Thanks to the influx of online ordering systems that now saturate our lives, getting a gift to your honey is easier than ever before, and you can pretty much find anything you need. If your sweetheart is addicted to video games, you can send an awesome subscription box from Arcade Block. This gamer-approved box comes with collectible items, t-shirts, and specialty surprises that you won’t find anywhere else. Maybe you want to go more old school with your gift. Sending a bouquet is sure to bring a smile to their face, and the vibrant petals will brighten up their entire week. You can easily order online for Valentine’s Day delivery and select whether you want to surprise them at home or at the office for a more public display that will have them happily blushing. Is your sweetheart a sucker for chocolate? Get them an order of fresh out of the oven cookies from The Cravory and have it dropped at their desk for a midday snack that will have all of their office mates salivating in their chairs. 

Take it Old School

     You can really tug at their heartstrings this Valentine’s Day by going old-fashioned and penning a beautiful love letter that they will read over and over again. Pull out that thesaurus, and write out your most sincere of sentiments. It’s not really the words that count, but the feelings behind them. You’ll be amazed at how easily the words flow once you get started, and your honey is sure to be blown away by your efforts to express how much they mean to you. Avoid sending your letter electronically; there’s nothing like the excitement of receiving an honest to goodness envelope in the mailbox and reading the handwriting of your favorite person in the whole world.

Make Some Plans

     So you can’t spend this holiday together, but you can get excited about plans for the future. Maybe spend an evening on the phone or over Skype planning a trip for later in the year. You can scour Skyscanner.net for the best deals out of your cities, buy some plane tickets, and feel the bubbling excitement of when you next get to see them. Anticipation is half the fun, after all! 

Watch a Movie Together

     If the two of you are film buffs, you’ve no doubt tried to watch movies together before. It can be a tough task to sync up your start and stop times, and if you’ve ever felt the frustration of being just a few seconds off of each other’s progress in the film, you’re not alone. Instead of relying on the “Okay, press play now!” you can use Gaze. This awesome website will automatically sync your screen with your partner’s, and one control will help you stop and start the film on both of your computers. Never again will you laugh at a joke that hasn’t happened on their end yet—that’s a Valentine’s Day gift any long-distance couple can get behind. 

     It’s definitely tough to be away from the person you love most on Valentine’s Day, but you two can make the best of your situation by incorporating these fun and loving tips to make sure the holiday is as enjoyable as possible.

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!

     Hi dearies! It's time to reach those fitness goals and 'balik alindog' program this 2016 the safe and healthy way with Kilo Off! This weight loss brand from France will get your slimming plans back on track. I know some of you are having a hard time losing those extra pounds you've gained last holiday season and prolly you are tired of doing the old formula or routine that you've done in the past to lose weight.

     Well, here's a new product that will help you lose weight- Kilo Off. I presume you are already intrigued what this product do to your body aside from shedding those extra pounds. But before I proceed, I want to encourage all of you to try this product in conjunction with healthy diet and exercise because losing weight and maintaining it is a lifestyle that you have to do for the rest of your life. More about Kilo Off products and highlights of the grand launch below :)

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!

     I was invited to the grand launch of Kilo Off last January 21 at Earth Kitchen in BGC. It's an inspiring event because we were taught on how to achieve The "New Year, New You" mantra that 's been a struggle for some especially if weight loss is the number one priority to the 'achievement unlock' list every year.

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!

     If you always struggle or fail in your fitness goals, why don't you reformulate the plan? There are so many ways to lose weight and all we have to do is to make it fun and easy so that we don't get boring with the routine that we do everyday. During the event, Kilo Off team also invited individuals to share with us the basics of weight loss. Here are their recommendations:

• Perform high-intensity interval workouts that require less time instead of staying long hours in the gym dong repetitive workouts that tends to get boring and straining to your muscles.
• You can also detour from rote gym routines by taking fun fitness classes you'll have a blast doing, such as indoor cycling to music, or hip hop boxing. 
• Your diet doesn't have to be tasteless, too as you can opt for a diet service that provides calorie-counted, yet tasty meals.
• And lastly, regular exercise and a healthier diet also needs some help from other factors like taking dietary supplements that will boosts your way in reaching your fitness journey. Kilo Off is a line of all- natural weight loss drinks made in France that aids weight watchers to achieving their goal weight and staying trim the natural, fast, effective, and safe way. 

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!

Kilo Off promises the following:

• Safe weight loss
• Burning of fats
• Loss of excess water and toxins
• A flatter stomach
• Curbed food cravings
• Support in healthy weight maintenance
• This tasty option to slimming comes in three forms you can choose from:

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!
L-R: Kilo Off Liquid Drinks (SRP 895/bottle), Kilo Off 24 Capsule (SRP 850/box), Kilo Off Powder Drink (SRP 995/Box of 10)

1. Kilo Off Powder Drink (SRP 995/Box of 10) provides a global action as it helps burn fat, reduce cravings, increase metabolism, and gives you a flat stomach. 

• Best taken as a treat before breakfast or exercise, the Kilo Off powder drink is a flavored powder juice meant to supplement your diet and workout, and provide a 4-in-1 action (Burn fat, curb cravings, increase metabolism, keep a flat stomach). 
• Dissolve one pack in a glass of water, and drink after 10 seconds. 
• This is perfect for mobile individuals with a bottle of water ready at all times—make sure you have enough to fit one glass, dissolve Kilo Off into your bottle, and drink away! 
• What’s more is it comes with a booklet with expert information about nutrition and weight loss, the recommended schedules and amounts of dosages, and even a healthy meal plan and a quiz that will help you find out what kind of eater you are so you can adjust your habits and plan your daily grub ahead.
• Powder Drink Active Ingredients: 12 Active Ingredients (Green Tea and Coffee extracts to burn fat; Cherry Stalk and Orange Peel extracts to drain excess water and toxins; Pineapple and Papaya extracts to keep a flat stomach; Citrus and Apple Pectins to reduce cravings).

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!Kilo Off Powder Drink (SRP 995/Box of 10)
provides a global action as it helps burn fat, reduce cravings, increase metabolism, and gives you a flat stomach.

2. Kilo Off 24 Capsule (SRP 850/box) - for fat burning

• Meant to slim you down and provide a 24- hour fat- burning effect. 
• Down 1-2 capsules before meals, and take four capsules maximum for a day when weight loss is an urgent need. 
• Compared to the powder drink, this capsule is more focused on burning fat. 
• Opt for this capsule form if you need to lose weight quicker.
• Capsule active Ingredients: Pepper, Fennel, and Green Tea extracts to burn fat; Coriander to improve digestion.

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!Kilo Off 24 Capsule (SRP 850/box)
for fat burning

3. Kilo Off Liquid Drink (SRP 895/bottle) ORANGE BOTTLE- aids in digestion and give you a flat while the PURPLE BOTTLE helps drain burn fat

• A bottle cap-full is perfect to drink as is or mixed with water. 
• A set of two drinks, one of each is to be taken before breakfast and either lunch of dinner. 
• Each drink performs a specific set of tasks: the purple liquid, to burn fat and drain water, while the orange liquid contains fiber that aids in digestion. 
• Drink this for a more concentrated amount of active ingredients.
• Liquid Drink Active Ingredients: Orange Bottle- Rhubarb, Acacia, and Tamarind facilitate digestion and help relieve a swollen stomach; Purple Bottle- Gurana, Green Coffee, and Grape Marc help burn fat.

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!
 Kilo Off Liquid Drink (SRP 895/bottle)
ORANGE BOTTLE- aids in digestion and give you a flat while the PURPLE BOTTLE helps drain burn fat

     As what I have said in my intro above, it is still advisable to use Kilo Off together with healthy diet so you're ensured to achieve your fitness goals and get that healthy body that you'd be proud to flaunt all year round! Thank you so much Kilo Off for having me. I learned a lot about fitness, nutrition and of course what can Kilo Off do to have a new body this new year :)

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!
Ms. Gizelle Sanchez with Kilo Off marketing team

    Kilo Off is manufactured by Laboratories Vitarmonyl in France, is BFAD- approved, and possesses natural ingredients unseen in similar weight loss supplements to ensure a healthier route to weight loss. Kilo Off is exclusively available in selected Watsons branches nationwide. 

For more information about Kilo OFF

Like them on Facebook: KiloOff.Ph 

Follow them on Istagram: @kilo_off

#KiloOff

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96% of women lost weight up to 15lbs. maximum loss over a 20 day period based on Efficacy Study no. 2204 conducted in France over 20 days of usage; Kilo Off is Watsons Hong Kong’s back to back slimming product of the year.