Girlstuff Forever Minnie Mouse Nail Lacquers | Rock the Dots!

Imagine two of your favorite things from different sorts meshed together! A kikay thing and a little girl's favorite. Yes! That's what you're gonna get with Girlstuff Forever's newest collection --- Minnie Mouse Nail Lacquers!

Girlstuff Forever is one of my favorite brands of nail polish. Recently, they collaborated with Disney and came up with the Minnie Mouse collection. I attended the launch a couple of weeks ago with my fellow beauty b/vloggers at Aruga by Rockwell. It's like a beauty event and a children's party in one. The kid in me was just so happy!

Benefit Boi-ing Concealers (MEET THEM ALL)

If you will ask me, what is one of the most important things that should never ever leave a girl's makeup kit? It's CONCEALER! It is the solution to almost all of our problems in doing makeup --- covering up those dark spots, hiding the dark circles, and concealing those other blemishes. In fact, on days when I don't want to wear heavy makeup, I just use a concealer to cover the imperfections on my face just to look more fresh and presentable. Y'know what I mean? That's why a concealer is already a staple in my makeup kit. Err, I mean concealers. Yes, I like to keep a couple of concealers in my makeup kit in different formulas just to be ready depending on my skin situation at the time.

Then here comes Benefit, re-launching their Boi-ing Concealer but this time, it's a full line! And this line of Boi-ing concealers can cater to all our concealing needs. Thank goodness for that!

Ever Bilena Bold Beauty Event Featuring New Products!

So, last June, I was invited to attend the Ever Bilena Bold Beauty Event. I always get excited whenever I receive invites from Ever Bilena and whenever they consider me to try their new products because they will always have a special place in my heart. It is the first ever local makeup brand that I used and especially since I joined the Ever Bilena Big Beauty Challenge and became a grand finalists. That contest helped me gained lots of friends. Such a wonderful experience!

The Ever Bilena Bold Beauty Event was held at White Space Makati where we were given pegs to recreate and where they also introduced to us their newest products that are to be released real soon. Our final looks were also taken by professional photographer, Hub Pacheco. Right after he took our photos, he transferred the file to our own devices (in my case, my phone) so we can already have our own copies. Since it was just the raw file, I took the liberty to post process my own photo.

Let's talk more about this photo below, shall we? :)

Maybelline Fit Me is Now in the Philippines (with SHADE GUIDE)

After the L'oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation, another famous and well-loved foundation has finally made its way here in the Philippines! The much awaited Maybelline Fit Me Foundation is here at last! Well, not just the foundation but the whole Maybelline Fit Me franchise is now available in our country.

“Most of the time, Filipinas are offered only about four foundation shades to choose from, which makes it a real challenge to find their perfect shade. As Fit Me comes in 10 shades to choose from, Filipinas can finally easily find their FIT. What is even more exciting is that the Fit Me line that we’re bringing in here offers a MATTE + PORELESS finish, which is suitable for the Filipina skin.” says Bianca Sing, Jr. Product Manager for Maybelline.

Fit Me is available in 4 different formats - the FitMe! Matte+Poreless Liquid Foundation, the FitMe! Foundation Stick, the FitMe! Pressed Powder, and the FitMe! Concealer. All of these are said to be perfect for oily skin.

L'OREAL INFALLIBLE PRO-MATTE FOUNDATION IS FINALLY HERE!

Finally, the most sought-after drugstore foundation and most-requested product from L'Oreal Paris is here in the Philippines! L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte 24HR Foundation finally made it to the L'oreal counters here in our beloved country. A lot of Filipinas fell in love with this foundation because of its capability to withstand our ridiculously hot weather here in PH.

Cathy Doll AA Series Launch in the Philippines

BB Cream, CC Cream, DD Cream, and now AA? I haven't even tried any DD cream and now we finally have the AA series brought to you by the Korean-inspired brand, Cathy Doll.

Last month, Cathy Doll finally launched their AA series here in the Philippines. It was an intimate gathering held at Italianni's, Shangri-La Plaza. Selected beauty bloggers and vloggers were invited to have the first look and first dibs on Cathy Doll's newest products.

Event: NEW Céleteque DermoCosmetics Launch

I remember when I was just starting to explore the makeup and skin care world, Céleteque was one of the first skin care brands that I have tried. I learned about it through my sister. She used to use the famous Céleteque moisturizer and I was hearing a lot of positive feedback about it so I gave it a try. It's still one of the best moisturizers for me that is effective and not heavy in the pocket. I have always adored Céleteque Dermo because of its extensive, customized, and expert line of dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and clinically-proven products. That is why I was so thrilled to learn the good news (and I'm sure I wasn't the only one who got excited) that Céleteque Dermo finally have their own line of cosmetics --- Céleteque DermoCosmetics!

Event: #GetGlowingwithJergens Skin Care Fair

Last September 5, 2015, Jergens and Araneta Center partnered for the #GetGlowingWithJergens Skin Care Fair to help ladies achieve and maintain healthy, glowing skin all over their body. 

Beauty Blossoms in Manila with PIXY!

On August 6, 2014, PIXY cosmetics was launched here in the Philippines. Pixy have already made its way to Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia before they came here in our beautiful country. The launching of Pixy was held at White Space Manila with a very beautiful Cherry Blossoms theme!

Clean & Clear: Made for Teens

One of the best chapters of your life is your teenage years. It's the moment when you start learning new things, go through new adventures that are different from your imaginary adventures you used to dream of when you're still a kid, and it's also the time when you become conscious about yourself and pretty much everything. So, it is really important to have someone or something that will understand what you're going through. Being a teenager is so much fun but as you develop your consciousness, your body develops too and so you start experiencing some issues like pimples, blackheads, or oily skin.

It's a good thing that US # 1 teen skin care brand, Clean & Clear, understands this phase of your life so they created products that are especially made for teens! I remember when I was still in High School, my favorite facial wash and pressed powder are both from Clean & Clear. My friends and I were obsessed with their pressed powder! Oh, teen years! :)

Let me share with you the 5 teen-tastic reasons why Clean & Clear is certified #madeforteens!

1. #TeenSkinFriendly

Like what I've mentioned, during our teen years we discover and try stuff that are new to us. We become conscious and curious as well with different things. So, we usually use our Mom's, ate's, Tita's beauty stuff and sometimes we even get in trouble because a) it might won't work on our delicate skin and end up with skin problems and b) they might get mad at us for going through their kits and using their stuff! Hehe!

Clean & Clear uses a unique gel formula on their facial cleansers that effectively fights teen skin problems without drying your skin. Also, since they are gel cleansers, they are oil-free and perfect for our warm and humid weather here in the Philippines. If, however, the adults get mad at you for using their kikay stuff, eh, don't sweat it! I'm sure they'll still forgive you. :)

2. #SoftNSmooth

Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Wash has unique anti-bacterial ingredients that effectively fight your skin care scares (pimple, oil, and blackheads) while keeping your face #softnsmooth.

3. #Skinergizing

Clean & Clear Fruit Essentials in Energizing Berry with bursting beads gives your tired skin a much-needed boost with its sweet scent and quirky #skinergizing beads.

4. #SkinSoBright

Clean & Clear Fruit Essentials in Brightening Lemon with bursting beads that pops to reveal a lemony scent and make your #skinsobright and improve overall skin tone.

5. #MadeforTeens

Because it's made for you, teenagers, you can easily find Clean & Clear in top supermarkets and drugstores near you. It's affordable, too, so it definitely won't hurt your allowance! :)

Now, I'm letting my nieces use the Clean & Clear facial cleansers and they all love it! They said it leaves their skin supple and refreshed. Honestly, I'm using it too. Hey, why not? I'm still a teenager at heart, you know. Haha!

Don't forget to log on to Missunderstood.ph which is a certified #madeforteens website where you can rant, rave, and get to know about all things teen.

For updates, promos, and other teen-tastic activities, visit Clean & Clear on Facebook, www.facebook.com/cleanclearphilippines.

Stay awesome and accomplish your mission! :)

Asian Secrets Product Launch: NEW Lulur Indonesian Whitening Facial Scrub

*This is a late post. I apologize.*

Hi everyone! I just want to share with you my Spa experience with Asian Secrets. I was invited by the company last October 17, 2013 to attend their product launch and to experience one of their facial treatments at their Whitening Spa located at The Block SM North Edsa. It just opened last July 11, 2013 and has now made the Lulur ritual available to everyone.

I came there with my sister, the Queen B.! :)

So, what is this new product by Asian Secrets?

Following the success of Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub is Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub, another breakthrough moisturizing and whitening scrub by Asian Secrets, now specially formulated for the face.

Asian Secrets Lulur scrubs are inspired by a most luxurious ritual used by Indonesian royalty called Lulur, originally intended for the bride-to-be to beautify, smoothen, and whiten her skin before her wedding day. Lulur originated from the royal palaces of Java, Indonesia and products inspired by this traditional treatment are still used by Indonesian women, and in specialty spas today. 

A tried and tested beauty secret, many users of Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub have been clamoring for something that will give them the same effect on their face. Because the skin on the face is more sensitive, and requires special attention, Asian Secrets has come up with a formulation that is more delicate and yet equally effective in whitening and moisturizing facial skin.

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub contains Bengkoang (Yam Bean in English or Singkamas in Filipino) a traditional Indonesian whitening ingredient. Bengkoang extract has natural whitening properties and can make skin look brighter and more radiant, contains vitamins C & E which are known as antioxidants that can fight harmful pollution from the environment to keep skin healthy.

Similar to the body scrub, it contains Lulur beads that gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells to smoothen and give skin a radiant glow. It moisturizes and leaves skin with a light fragrant scent.

Why use Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub

Using Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub just 2-3x a week lightens the skin, making it fairer and whiter.  Women of all ages, especially busy women who are juggling family and household  responsibilities have little time to go to the spa for pampering and beauty indulgences.  Asian Secrets makes it easy and affordable to get that pampered glow right at home with Asian Secrets Lulur Facial Scrub.

Benefits of using the scrub

·         Lulur beads gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells to smoothen and give it a radiant glow.

·         It also moisturizes and leaves skin with a light fragrant scent.

·         Frequent usage lightens the skin, making it fairer and whiter.

How to use

Treat yourself to an indulgent Lulur facial right in your own home with Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub.

·           Put a small amount on your finger tips

·           Apply on dry face and massage in a gentle circular motion avoiding the eye area

·           Rinse with water

·           Use every other day for maximum results

Price and Points of Purchase

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub is affordably priced at Php70 for a 50g tube while a 100g  tube retails for Php120.

Available at leading drugstores and supermarkets nationwide.

The bloggers who attended the event got to experience one of their whitening services. Before I was treated, of course, I had a snack first with my sister. The food was so delicious, I swear! Our favorite is the steak wrap. Super yummy! :)

Here are their Whitening Services:

The treatment that I had was the Relaxing and Brightening Facial which is indeed very relaxing. :)

Here's me before the treatment. I was saying goodbye to my super glammed up face because it was about to get naked. Hahaha!

Take a glimpse of the Asian Secrets Whitening Spa.

The place is small but it's very cozy inside. I like the place because it's very relaxing and the temperature inside is not tool cold, not too warm. The attendants are very friendly, too and I like that they really know what they are doing because as they do the procedure, they explain to the customers every step that they are doing. In the Relaxing and Brightening Facial, of course they will use the new Asian Secrets Lulur Indonesian Whitening Facial Scrub and I love it because it leaves your skin moisturized and fragrant. I will do a review about it very soon.

The bloggers received their own PR kits, too. Here's what we got:

These two vouchers are for two of you, my awesome readers! Please stay tuned on how to win. I'll post the giveaway VERY SOON! :)

Visit the Asian Secrets Whitening Spa at The Block SM North Edsa to experience one of their affordable services! :)

Stay awesome and accomplish your mission! :)

-ivsc-

Pretty in Pinkbox Event: Unveiling New Products and the New Face of Pinkbox

I remember when I was still in High School and College, I used to buy accessories from Pinkbox. I love their earrings and though I'm not fond of wearing hair accessories, I always adore their cute headbands and ribbons and I usually buy gifts there for my nieces. I also love that they customize accessories. I actually had two earrings customized for me which are both letter B dangling to stand for my nickname, Bing. I also had a customized phone accessory which spells YUM and as some of you already know, it is my and my boyfriend's term of endearment. :) Until now, whenever I visit the mall and see a Pinkbox store, I just have to go inside and check out their new stuff and cute nothings. They also have cute notebooks and pens which I used to collect when I was younger. To summarize this all, yep, I am a fan of Pinkbox. That's why I was filled with joy and excitement when I was invited by the brand manager of Pinkbox, Ms. Liz Lanuzo, to attend their Pretty in Pinkbox event!

It's "Pinkbox" so I am already expecting a lot of cutesy, pink and girly stuff on the event and too right I am, the venue was just so girly and there's pink and pastel colors everywhere. So Pinkbox! :) The event was held at Zarzuela inside the new wing of Edsa Shangri-la last July 25, 2013.

Look at that adorable table set-up! Everything was dressed in Pinkbox! Haha!

When you take your seat, you'd be greeted with your very own Pinkbox basket of goodies and cupcake! :)

Upon registration, the guests all received a hair elastic with a rose on it. Of course, I chose orange to represent the color of my blog. ;-)

Everyone also enjoyed delicious Filipino food from Zarzuela. My favorite is the grilled puting keso sandwich!

The program was hosted by the bubbly Tita K! Here she is with the Pinkbox owner, Ms. Nelly See, talking about how Pinkbox had started and how it progressed. Who would've known that finding the right accessories for a daughter would turn out to something like this? Now, Pinkbox is one of the top accessory brands with over 40 retail locations offering wide range of one-of-a-kind pieces!

The new look of Pinkbox was also revealed during the event. Pinkbox stores will be revamped soon and we caught a glimpse of what the new Pinkbox stores would look like. It was designed by Heim Interiors and I can't wait to visit their newly designed stores soon. It's just like you're in your own home. :)

Here in this photo is Ms. Liz Lanuzo, talking about the new offers of Pinkbox. They recently came out with handmade accessories and styling services! The thing that really caught my attention was the Pinkbox Kiddie Salon which your little girls can experience on their birthday celebrations and other events! Also designed by Heima, a mobile salon will offer services like hair styling, nail art, and glitter tattoos! Isn't it awesome? :)

Check out these cute and adorable handmade accessories from the Pinkbox Handmade Collection. Prices begin with P59.75 only!

Pinkbox also wants to let everyone know that their accessories are for all ages that's why they also came up with the Li'l Belle Infant Line. Now, even your little babies can look just as stylish and fabulous as you with these artfully crafted headbands and bonnets made with the softest material to guarantee comfort. It's affordable, too! Prices begin with P69.75 only.

And of course, the highlight of the event! Pinkbox unveiled their new brand ambassador and muse and it's no other than Ms. Verniece Enciso! I absolutely agree that she is the perfect face of Pinkbox! She has been a fan of Pinkbox and as what she said, being the ambassador of Pinkbox is a dream come true for her. Congratulations, Verniece! :)

I really enjoyed that afternoon. I was able to be with my blogger friends and got the chance to meet different beauty and fashion bloggers. We even got to take home some goodies! :)

I will post a separate Pinkbox haul very soon. :)

Thank you so much Ms. Liz and to the whole Pinkbox team for the invite! Congratulations to a successful and fun event! :)

Pinkbox can be found in the following locations:

Watsons / Robinsons Department Stores / Harbor Point Subic / SM City Clark /SM City Pampanga / SM Valenzuela / SM City San Lazaro / SM North Edsa / Alimall / Trinoma / SM Mega Mall / Shangri- La Plaza / GloriettaI / Greenbelt / SM Mall of Asia / SM City Bicutan / SM Sucat / SM Supercenter Las Pinas / SM Southmall / SM Supercenter Molino / SM City Dasmarinas / SM City Sta.Rosa / SM City Lipa / The District Imus / Soon to open SM City Calamba

Franchised branches: Festival Super Mall / Barrington Place / SM City Iloilo / Marymart Iloilo / Abreeza Mall Davao / Red Dot Laoag

Please call 722-4370 / 721-1445 or email marketing@pinkbox.com.ph for any inquiries.

Stay awesome and accomplish your mission! :)

-ivsc-