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4.26.2013

Mom-Finds: Mustela Bebe and Stelatopia

Last Friday of the month: Finds and Faves / Skincare

My initial impression on Mustela is that the brand is only for babies. I've heard about it from friends and I've seen their stalls in malls, but I never really paid much attention since I felt they are not relevant to me anymore. Irrelevant because I don't have babies nor toddlers, so I have no use for their products. I was wrong.

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11.23.2012

Mom-Finds: A Few of My (current) Favorite Things, 2

Fourth Friday of the month: Freestyle Friday / Finds / Shopping

It's not supposed to be Mom-Finds yet coz there are 5 Fridays this month, and the last Friday is the 30th. Today should be Freestyle Friday, anything goes. But next week is a special day, it's my wedding anniversary, so I think I want to blog something different for that day. Anyhow, since it's anything goes, I am doing this compilation of good finds again, just like what I did here the first time.

I have discovered and received so many wonderful products over the past few months and they all deserve to be shared here. These four stood out. So, without further ado, in no particular order, here are a few of my current favorite things:

PALMER'S - Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil
When I attended a talk on skin care and pregnancy by Palmer's some months back, I received this wonderful gift from Rustan's. I've been using this all over my body for three months now, after every bath, and I swear by this product!

I needed to change to more intensive moisturizing cleansers and creams so I found this light oil more effective to soothe my dry, and sometimes scaly and itchy, skin. The Skin Therapy Oil is available locally through Rustan's for less than PhP700. What makes this so special?

Advanced multi-purpose skin perfection product for the body and face!
Preservative-free, phthalate-free
Non-greasy, non-staining, lightweight formula
With Vitamin E and mild rosehip fragrance
Formulated to help improve appearance of scars, stretch marks, dry and damaged skin, uneven skin tone, aging skin, fine lines and wrinkles

My skin really looks and feels instantly soft and smooth. Same goes for their rich Olive Butter Formula Concentrated Cream which I use specifically on my elbows, knees, and heels after I slather on the Skin Therapy Oil. That's double moisturizing for me! :) I am a Palmer's fan every since I was pregnant with my eldest (that was almost 10 years ago) and even ordered a their Firming Lotion from abroad. I'm glad Palmer's added products that are not just for pregnancy skin care.

TOPSHOP - Studded Black Ballerina Flats

I've been buying ballet flats for as long as I can remember. I am taller that your average Filipino so I'm cool with flats. This latest trend with studs on accessories and bags have found their way on these ultra soft black pair from TopShop. It's also available in cream. I posted that shot on Instagram soon after I bought it from the store. It was the last pair in my size. I guess it's meant to be mine! =)

PhP 1,800+

Full soles are stitched all around, and the whole shoe is as light as you can imagine. You won't feel there are studs attached on it. There's no arch support and foot padding though, so it's not ideal for hours of walking. But I can wear them everyday with my usual rounds.

SHU UEMURA - Rouge Unlimited Lipstick BR790

I love red lipsticks. It's all I need to instantly brighten up my face, enough for me not to put on any other makeup on top of face powder. When I was still working, I had several shades from brights to darks tones. After I stopped working, I've been used to just wearing lip shimmers everyday. It's been more than a decade since I bought a good red lipstick! It's about time I get one.

With rave reviews from friends, Shu Uemura was the logical choice for me. I finally got to try the different shades and decided on this deep brown-red color. I decided on Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited in BR790. It's rich and high-pigment colour and double moisture system truly delivers with long-lasting color on my lips the whole day, without drying and flaking. It actually lends a deeper color than what you see on the photo above. I'm acidic so it eventually turns brighter. If I don't feel like wearing it dark, I just press my lips on a tissue for a more muted shade (right photo).

PhP 1,195

BIG BAG THEORY - Market Bag
"Dark blue denim; sage green water-proof lining with inner pocket; vegetable-tanned tooling leather handle; antique rivets" -- this is how my friend from the Big Bag Theory describes this giant tote they recently launched.

As soon as I got it, I posted this shot on Facebook via Instagram and did not expect to receive so many likes and comments! I called it the "reincarnation of the bayong" - a native Filipino market bag made of woven buri leaves. This roomy carry-all tote is made with durable denim and water-proof lining -- practical, finely crafted, very eco-chic.

PhP 990

I've been using it to hold all sorts of stuff -- from food to clothes, party materials, to toys.
Just to illustrate how big this is, take a look at the market bag's proportion to the objects (and kid!) below.

They have more lining colors to choose from. Order your own market bag from Big Bag Theory.

See A Few of My (current) Favorite Things - 2nd Quarter

All of these things can be nice Christmas presents for the ladies too!
Care to share your current finds?

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Good Skin Foods and Johnson's Baby Milk for Nourished Skin

When it comes to skin care, it's all about intensive, moisture-rich and anti-aging products for me. I'm pushing forty already so I also try to indulge in occasional facials and body treatments, and learn more about the right foods that will help promote healthier, younger-looking skin.

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5.28.2012

Family-Sized Lander is Perfect for Sharing + Raffle!

"A tightly-knit and well-bonded family develops when a family learns how to share. When every member of the family shares, everyone feels nurtured, cared for, and loved... In a culture that holds the family dear, sharing becomes an important value that must be kept alive and important in every family." - Lander

Lander liquid hand soap @ PhP 189.75 from Unimart

Ever since I started my own family, I became in charge of purchasing and budgeting for groceries, and household and personal care items. For most of these stuff -- cleaning agents, shampoos, liquid soaps, and the like, I always try to buy the biggest size available. Why?

It's practical
More economical = value-for-money
Less containers = less junk
Promotes reuse of dispensers
Promotes sharing among family members

One classic example is our Lander Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap. I forgot when I bought that jumbo 1 liter pump above but it lasted for months, and we all love its fresh and light Green Tea and Chamomile scent that lingers after washing our hands. It rinses easily too. I bought it from Unimart and I just refill all our bathroom soap dispensers with this one big bottle. To stretch it further, I fill 1/4 of the dispenser with water before pouring in the liquid soap so it's not so thick. That's more economical don't you think? =)

And just when our liquid hand soap was about to run out (see top photo), I received a big bag of Lander Family-Sized Personal Care products, delivered to my doorstep. Now, I have a spare bottle waiting, and so much more!

"Lander is a US-heritage brand that advocates family togetherness. The new look and new formula for this trusted brand, now best suits the needs of the Filipino homemaker and her family."

As soon as my girl saw the loot in the bedroom, she immediately asked what each one is and knew which one she wants! I hate to say it but this little lady has stinky feet, and she knows it! =) With that revelation, she may want to kill me if she reads this a few years from now, but at least she has Lander to thank for this family-sized deo foot powder! LOL!!!

This full line of foot care products is for my husband and I to enjoy. What am I most excited about?

They all have peppermint!!! I'm a sucker for anything minty when it comes to body oils, soaps and scrubs -- the cool tingling feeling, and minty-fresh smell makes them oh so relaxing and invigorating at the same time!

And did I mention we have this? :))) Perfect 4-step foot spa at home with Lander!

"Lander seeks to provide every family with quality and affordable personal care products that will make the life of each member easier, better, and healthier. Each product carry the promise of love to be shared for everyone, with Family-sized Personal Care from Lander."

Many thanks to Lander for sponsoring this post and for sending me some of the most useful personal care products for my whole family!

Lander Personal Care line

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Mom-Finds: Skin Cravings Body Scrub and Lotion

Last Friday of the month: Mom-Finds under P500

As soon as I opened this gift bag, I immediately wanted to use the products to see how they would compare to the imported brands I've been using for years. After a few weeks of using regularly, I can confidently say that these locally-made, sweet-scented skin pampering products will be a hit!

I was one of the lucky few who won this gift pack during the recently-concluded Celeteque Advanced blogger event. My team won the ice-breaker contest and got this special prize. I did not open the bag until I got home. And what a wonderful surprise.

Introducing Skin Cravings Body Scrub and Body Lotion from Innovitelle, Inc. (a subsidiary of leading health care company Unilab). Skin Cravings is a new line of skin care products manufactured locally, made from special ingredients imported from France and other countries. It has been dermatologically tested to be hypo-allergenic, so they're safe for everyday use.

Body Scrub : SRP @ P255 / 300ml

Scrub Me Pretty Body Scrub

There were three dainty (clear plastic) bottles of body scrub in assorted fruity yoghurt variants:

Cranberry Yoghurt
Dewberry Yoghurt
Strawberry Yoghurt

I always love to try new body washes and scrubs so, came bath time, I decided to opened one. I am guessing the strawberry's scent was too predictable, and dewberry was kinda unique to me, so I chose to open the familiar cranberry first.

Look at how thick this is. It smells, looks, and feels like real fruit-flavored yoghurt! If it were not for the labeled bottle, someone can mistake this for the real thing! :)))

Verdict: My skin loved it. Winner!

It felt light once slathered on my skin and does not leave any residue or icky feeling. I could actually feel the generous exfoliating grains which I really liked, compared with others I've tried that does not seem to have enough of the "scrub factor". It doesn't lather so it leaves no residue and washes off easily, giving me a moisturized feeling all over.

It also leaves a hint of sweet fruity scent, not overpowering at all.

Smooth Over Body Lotion

The lotion came in two distinct scents:

Choc' Mint Kisses
Strawberry Cream

Again, the strawberry was a safe choice so I went to open the green bottle. If you eat chocolate mint candies, then you already know how I smell every time I smooth on this rich skin confection. It took a few days for me to get used to the scent since I always imagine rubbing mint chocolate on my body, heehee! It smelled better minutes after application. Weird, but nice. I was able to take a whiff of the Strawberry Cream and found it too sweet-smelling. I guess it will smell lighter once slathered.

Body Lotion : SRP @ P240 / 250ml

I like the smooth, creamy texture. However, my palms feel a bit sticky after smoothing over my body. Or maybe I applied too much? But I still like the moisturized feeling since I tend to have dry, scaly skin especially on the legs.

Overall, Skin Secrets would be a wonderful addition to the skin products I use regularly, especially the body scrub since the imported ones cost double the price. I can't wait to try the other variants!

If you like fruit-scented skin care products, you might like these too! Now available in Landmark department store, Rustan's Supermarket, and Shopwise Supermarket.

Find out how I got my hands at these goodies here! :)

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