PRESS RELEASE: SM Beauty Ball 2015 ~ MakeOver Masters

The SM Beauty recently celebrated the work of six Makeover Masters, giving them recognition as artists in the Makeup Industry who have turned their craft and talent into a profession.

Held at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel, the event presented SM Beauty’s Makeover Masters 2016 with their best supportive muses: Cristine Duque with Denise Laurel, Denise Ochoa with Jodi Sta. Maria, Jake Galvez with Vice Ganda, Mickey See with Jolina Magdangal, Robbie Piñera with Anne Curtis, and Jigs Mayuga with Chesca Kramer.

 

SM Beauty also paid tribute to the country’s original Makeover Masters --Fanny Serrano, James Cooper, and Jesi Mendez, who were awarded as pillars and pioneers of the beauty industry.

• Fanny Serrano considers it as his strength as he has seen “the transition of changes in make-up artistry” and at this point, he still “wants to continue learning.” Working in the beauty industry for over 45 years with some of the country’s most beautiful and stylish women, he says that through the years, he was “able to see the real meaning of beauty, and that is --confidence.”
  
• James Cooper, on the other hand, has worked with several Hollywood celebrities and was the first Filipino to introduce air-brush makeup in the Philippines. What truly makes him happy is that he gets “to share my knowledge and earnings. I am happy that a lot of talented hairstylists and makeup artists are passionate in what they do, and that I also learn from them.” For James, “beauty is like the light that comes from your heart, adding that “women should wear makeup because it makes them feel good.”
  
• Jesi Mendez says that, “beauty is when you look at things beautifully. When you have confidence and a positive outlook, you will always look beautiful.” After three decades in the salon industry, Jesi would like to share with young artists “not to work for money but to work because they love what they do.”

Joining in the festivities were other top makeup experts who have worked in film, fashion, commercial, bridal, and who have made beauty their business. Each one received a PRO-Card, which entitles the bearer to discounts and perks from the store. The SM Beauty Section is the first and only retailer to offer such a privilege to these professional artists.
 

SM Beauty paid tribute to the original Makeover Masters and beauty industry pioneers Fanny Serrano, James Cooper, and Jesi Mendez during the Beauty Ball.  They are shown with Watsons Marketing Director Viki Encarnacion, Managing Director Robert Sun, and SM Retail Pres. Jorge T. Mendiola

 

“Real beauty comes from the goodness of the core. It's the sum of what is in your head, heart, and gut,” says Makeover Master Robbie Piñera with muse Anne Curtis. Robbie, who has worked more than seven years in the industry was given the privilege to work abroad for Rogue cover in Paris and Tokyo, a fashion editorial in London and more.

 

“Everything can be beautiful, you just have to see beauty in everything,” says Makeover Master Denise Ochoa with muse Jodi Sta. Maria. Denise has been in the makeup and hairstyling industry since 1999. She is the talent behind Kathryn Bernardo, Jodi Sta. Maria and Toni Gonzaga, and has mastered the art of seeing the beauty in everything, and enhancing instead of transforming.

 

 “Compassion, empathy, and kindness are and will always be what makes a woman beautiful,” says Makeover Master Cristine Duque with muse Denise Laurel. Cristine is a famed makeup artist to stars like our very own Miss World, Megan Young, and Jennylyn Mercado. Celebrating her 26th year in the beauty industry, she takes pride in her very sophisticated, clean and feminine touch in doing makeup.

 

“It is important for the artist to get to know the client’s personality,” says Makeover Master Jake Galvez with muse Vice Ganda. “ This will make the client feel more comfortable, allowing her innate glow will shine through.” Mentored by his uncle, Tony Galvez, as well as other cosmetology trainings abroad, Jake has come up with his own unique style that made him one of the best young make up artist in the country. Some of his regular clients include Marian Rivera and Andi Eigenmann.

 

“Trends may come and go but true beauty, comes from within,” says Makeover Master Jigs Mayuga with muse Chesca Kramer.  Jigs is the expert at work behind the glorious faces of personalities like Bea Alonzo and Shaina Magdayao, and is known to make sure the make up is perfect for their face symmetry as well as their skin condition.

 

“I don't put makeup to change the way a person looks, but to highlight and enhance her own beauty,” says Makeover Master Mickey See with muse Jolina Magdangal. Mickey has been in the industry for over a decade, making his clients like Liza Soberano and Jolina Magdangal. Known for his glamorous smokey eyes, he won the Make up Artist of the Year Award in 2010 together with Lourd Ramos and Claire Diokno.

 

Model Phoemela Baranda

 

Justin Quirino, Robby Carmona, and Janeena Chan

 

Fashion Stylist Sidney Yap

 

Martin De Leon and Andi Eigenmann were special guests of Makeover Master Jake Galvez

 

GMA Artist Bianca Umali

 

Model Monika Sta. Maria brings elegance to the SM Beauty Ball red carpet

 

Laureen Uy, Kryz Uy, and Nicole Andersson

 

 Renowned hair and makeup artists Bambbi Fuentes and Maya Jones

 

Beauty mavens Edwin Samot, Lourd Ramos, and Ness Astilla

 

One of the best makeup artists in the industry, Pong Niu at the SM Beauty Ball with husband Fred

 

Albert Kurniawan, who is known for his Balinese style makeup, at the SM Beauty Ball.

 

Makeup artist Jasmine Mendiola with Paolo Bernaldo

After holding the Beauty Ball for the professionals, SM Beauty will hold the biggest Makeover Event in the country at the Mega Fashion Hall on May 7 and May 8, 2016. Participants can get a free makeover and beauty discounts and witness the beauty show featuring the craft of the Makeover Masters 2016.

Check Facebook (www.facebook.com/smbeautyph) and Instagram page (@smbeautyph) for more details.

 

Olay Deep Moisture Body Wash Review ~ Everyday Beautiful Skin

 

Are you in the look-out for a nourishing body wash ~ the kind that outlasts you day?

 

Then you will surely love

 

Olay Deep Moisture with Honey body wash.  I do!

 

(Olay Deep Moisture with Honey)

 

 

I fell in love with Olay Deep Moisture the first time I tried it. 

 

My felt my skin smoother and velvety soft immediately. I especially like the after fresh vanilla scent that tend to lingers all day long.

 

I can't wait to try out Olay Moisture Outlast Body Wash's other variants:

 

Olay Sensitive Moisture with Chamomile

Olay Clean Moisture with Coconut Milk

Olay Whitening Moisture with Pearl Extract

Olay Refreshing Cucumber & Green Tea

Olay Cooling White Strawberry & Mint

 

 

Olay Moisture Outlast Body Wash is available costs P110 per 200ml bottle and P199 per 400ml bottle and is available in

 leading groceries and department stores.

 

 

Check out Olay PH’s facebook page for more info:

https://www.facebook.com/OlayPhilippines

BDJ Box ~ Spring Into Beauty (April 2015)

Staying pretty under the harsh summer sun is tough and near impossible (you know what I mean right?).

So I was just happy to see April's BDJ box aptly titled, "Spring into Beauty".  This month's theme is all about, ensuring every Bella enjoys her beauty aura, regardless where she goes!  It was exactly what I needed.

What is inside my beauty box?

1. Tony Moly Intense Care Snail Foot Mask, 18g (P198)

An intense care snail foot mask, to moisturize and provide nutrition to your dry skin. I used my sample immediately (felt my feet needed pampering, then and there). My feet felt smooth instantly. 

2. Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub, 100g (P120)

Removes dead skin making it supple and smooth, giving it a radiant glow.

3.  Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub, 20ml (P15)

Exfoliates dead skin cell to reveal fairer and skin.  I think this would be perfect after a day out under the sun.

 

4. My Choice Bubble Shower Salt 2-in-1, 225g (P100)

This 2-in-1 scrub shower salt promises healthier, glowing skin with everyday use.   Smells good. This would be great for a luxurious, me time de-stressing shower.

We all know Mustela right?  Mustela products are really good (also quite expensive), unfortunately, the ones that came in the box are sampler sizes.

5. Mustela 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash, 200ml (P520)

This one is a tear free cleanser specially formulated for babies and baby-like delicate skin. 

6. Mustela Stretch Marks Double Action, 150ml (P1750)

 The Mustela Stretch Marks product helps reinforce the skin's elasticity and stimulates skin renewal. I help prevents stretch marks, while moisturizing skin.

7. Mustela Hydra Bebe Body Lotion, 300ml  (P790)
The Mustela baby lotion is designed for the daily use of your baby. It contains vegetable oils and vitamins E and F.


8. My Choice Pure Herbal Soap, 100g  (P55)

A cleanser, exfoliator and moisturizer. It is made of all natural ingredients that helps repair skin damage, like wrinkles and acne.  

9. My Choice Anti Acne Cream, 20g (P100)

This product is made up of anti-acne ingredients for an acne free skin.  How cool is that?  I wish I knew of this back when I was an acne magnet teener.


10. FS Cosmetics Lash Extravance Mascara, 9g (P350)

I love my lashes big, bold and flirty. It make me feel sexier.
Perfect for a romantic, night out with hubby :P


11. Revlon Highlighting Palette, 7.5g (P625)

My favorite item in the box, is this Revlon Highlighting Palette.  I love Revlon products, they may be a bit expensive, but Revlon does wonders for me!

12. My Choice Perfume Spray, 22ml (P60)

My Choice Perfume has 15 different scents to choose from.  I got Romance in my box.  I have tried wearing it ones or twice and smells like sampaguita.  It doesn't last long though and would require constant re-application.

The came  with a bonus Tony Moly Luminous  Glow Aura CC Cream. It is an all-in one product that whitens skin, while providing sun protection, lotion, moisturizer and a make-up primer.

A 30ml pack cost P1098.  Too bad I only got a sampler.

Approximate box cost is P1600 (excluding sampler products), well worth my initial P580 investment.
 

BDJ - CoverGirl Exclusive (December 2014)

My December BDJ box finally came, after being delayed by Typhoon Ruby.  

I checked-out (did the usual shaking and weighing) the box and found it a tad lighter than the previous beauty boxes I have received.  

I opened my box half-hearted (wishing full instead of sampler sized products).  Lo and behold, I saw the COVERGIRL logo.

    

This month's beauty box is a CoverGirl Exclusive  - now this is what I meant by coming back, and with vengeance.  A rush of blood came rushing back my face!  This is by far the best BDJ Box I have received. Talk about saving the best to end the year.    


So here is what's inside:


1. TruBlend Liquid Makeup, 30ml (P645).  It is a liquid foundation that provides smooth full coverage for a flawless natural look.

2. TruBlend Pressed Powder, 11ml (P425).  Has a silky- smooth formula that blends beautifully with all skin tones, perfect for a natural, fresh, no make-up look.

3. Cheekers Blush, 3g (P395). A portable mini-compact blusher that gives you a natural rosy silk flush (will only be available in stores on Feb 2015).

4. Smoky Shadow Blast, 4.6g (P525). For smoky-dramatic eyes in an instant. 

5. LashBlast Fusion Water Resistant Mascara, 12g (P595). It is a super-volumizing fiber-stretched mascara formula with an oversized brush that guarantees to make your lash bigger, fuller and more dramatic. 

VERDICT:

My entire box value is over P2,500!

This box alone is so worth, my last four (4) months subscription.   

I love CoverGirl and BDJ!! 

Two words:  Awesome!  Awesome!

BDJ - Benefit Exclusive - Sweet Shoppe (November 2014)

First let me begin with a confession: "I am not a Benefit Cosmetics avid".    

I have mentioned in a previous post, that I would rather go for less known inexpensive local cosmetic's brands, meant for the Asian skin. That being said, I do not really dislike Benefits Cosmetics totally.  I just find it's price exorbitant, which I guess explains the  small sampler products included in the box.   Well it was not all bad, though, since samplers are easier to stash in your travel adventure kits.

 The box contains a selection of items from the Benefit's Sweet Shoppe, here is what's inside:

 1. It's Potent! Eye Cream, 14g (P1800).  It is an eye cream that helps restore skin's elasticity and protect it from free radicals. 

 2. Big Easy Complexion Perfector, 35ml 9 (P2000). It is a 2-in1 facial coverage that helps control oil, while keeping your face moisturized.

3. Posiebalm Hydrating Lip Balm, 3g (P1000). Posie balm helps hydrate and condition your lips, while giving it a hint of sweet pinkish glow.  


4. Lollitint Lip and Cheek Stain, 12.5ml (P1700). A smudge proof and smooch proof formula for your cheeks and lips all day long.

5. They're Real! Push-Up Line, 1.4g (P1300). It is a water-proof, matte black gel eyeliner than can last up to 24 hours.

 6. They're Real Mascara, 8.5g (P1300). Jet black lash coverage, that can make your lashes gorgeously long and thick without clumping up together.


 7. They're Real! Eye Makeup Remover, 50ml (P1000). It is an eye make-up remover that cleanse without irritating your eyes.

  OTHER ITEMS

• Instant Comeback Facial Serum and Total Moisture Facial Cream. These serum and facial cream helps bring back your skin youthful and natural glow, by keeping it hydrated.

• Hello Gorgeous Voucher - Free makeupper and brow consultation at your favorite Benefit Store

HONEST VERDICT

Some of the items in this month's box were repeats of the June 2014 Box: Let the Beauty Begin!  Repeat items were the Potent Eye Cream, Big Easy Complexion Perfector and Lollitint Lip and Cheek Stain.

I haven't even bothered opening the Potent Eye Cream, which means, now I have 2 unopened eye creams.


I have  finished the Big Easy Complexion Perfector in the June package and I am now using the new one (so that's good).


The June, Lollitint Lip and Cheek Stain, I have opened and used a couple of times, until my August BDJ Box came with my all time favorite, Ofra Long Lasting Lipstick.  The opened Lollitint went to my back-up, make-up kit.


Honestly,  I have not yet used most of these products.  The eyeliner, mascara, lip balm and eye make up remover are currently just hogging spaces inside my make up box (another good thing, they came in small).  

I hope December 2014 will redeem. Learn more on Beauty Boxes here:

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BDJ - Skin Savers (October 2014)

I am so excited to receive my October 2014 BDJ.  I knew it was special as there were two (2) boxes. 

This month's BDJ is all about maintaining your skin's youthful glow.
And youthful, glowing skin is something we all value.   

I opened the Dial box first and was happy to get full sized Dial products: 

Dial Cleansing Pair
1. Dial Coconut Water Body Wash (473ml, Php 200)
2. Dial Coconut Water Soap (113g, Php 140 for a trio pack)

These came in so timely, as my boys' bodywash are near empty.  My boys love the smell of fresh coconut, and since these were infused with coco water I knew for a fact that it is gentle even on children's skin.  Its main ingredients Coconut water is known to be rich in antioxidants and electrolytes (simply put, keeping your skin hydrated).

The main box was as heavy as the first, which kept me excited. It contains three (3) full side products and three (3) expensive fillers (in tiny packaging).
My Choice Smooth Skin Pack
3. My Choice Spa Salt (500g, Php 100)
This one is a salt scrub packed with anti-oxidants and vitamins. 4. My Choice Hand and Body Lotion (90ml, Php 70)
A creamy lotion concoction of all-natural ingredients, as well as collagen to help nourish and protect your skin from harmful free radicals.

5. Dove Hair Fall Rescue (7ml x 7 vials, Php 470)
A hair loss and hair roots strengthening treatment.  It is infused with Trichazole, Soy Protein and Ginseng that helps reduce damage to the roots. Their formula feeds vital nutrients deep inside your hair defending it from external stress and breakage.

6. Revlon ColorStay 16-Hour Eye Shadow Quad (1.9oz, Php 795)
Beautiful eye color that you can wear for up to 16 hours. This product promises a crease and smudge free, hence a fresh look when applied.

The expensive filler, which would have appreciated if they came in full or at least a week usable packaging (but I guess I am that lucky yet).

• L'Oreal Paris Youth Duo L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 Serum (30ml, Php 1500)
  L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 Anti-Aging Day Cream (50ml, Php 1500)

The serum help reduces  fine lines & refines skin texture in continued 4 weeks use, while the day cream help smoothen pores and replump skin. 
 

• Strip RPT Kit Strip Ice Cream (150ml, Php 1750)
  RELIEVE – This smoothing, calming whip delight calms your inflamed skin — perfect as a post-hair removal treatment.
• Malin + Goetz Peppermint Body Scrub (220ml, Php 1650)
  PREVENT – With bamboo and pumice to help shed dead skin, this cooling and creamy scrub will prevent ingrown hair.
• Malin + Goetz Ingrown Hair Cream (15ml, Php 1750)
  TREAT – It contains papaya and pineapple enzyme to eliminate ingrown hair, as well as vitamins B5 and E to repair your skin.

• Yves Rocher Zero Blemish Gel Cream (50ml, Php 795) Product guide says it is formulated with Baikal Powder, which helps  absorb excess sebum and minimizes pores. It hydrates the skin for  full 24 hours so you don't have to worry about over drying your skin.  

My best finds this month in my BDJ Box are the Dial Cleansing Pair (We have been using the Dial Coconut Water body wash and soap and my I love how smooth and moisturized it feels right after bathing) and the Dove Hair Fall Rescue treatment (I have been using this one as well, too soon to tell if its working though).

I have also been using the Yves  Rocher Zero Blemish Gel Cream.  It smells so nice at application and I was surprise it does real wonder to your face, by protecting it from blemish and shine.  It is perfect for my combination type skin.  Now, if only they came in bigger containers. 


This month's box is all worth my P580.  


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