I'm quite fair already, but if I want to amp it up a notch brighter instantly (or to even out my skin tone), I use lotions that claim to magically lighten the skin in one application. I have already used (and reviewed) a ton from all sort of brands (Snoe, Vaseline, Glupa, Belo) and have mixed feelings about them. But when I saw that Nivea now carries a similar body lotion, like a true bloom beauty blogger, I was instantly intrigued.
There is no better time to stock up on your favorite beauty, hair and skin care products than this month of August. Dolls, do yourselves a favor and head over to your nearest Robinsons Department Store because they are having a beauty fair which means we can hoard our fave beauty products while still saving a few bucks. I don't know about you, but for me that spells major beauty shopping, guilt-free!
See full details after the jump!
Get amazing deals and score tons of freebies from your favorite beauty brands only at Robinsons Department Store Play It Up Beauty Fair happening this whole month of August.
See list of promos after the jump!
February, aka The Love Month, has finally kicked in. Meaning it's again the season where things like wearing red-on-red, bombarding your playlist with love songs and flooding your timelines with an insane amount of love quotes would be so much more forgiving. But most importantly, it's time to stock up on your beauty essentials, while enjoying huge discounts. So make sure to drop by to the nearest Robinsons Department Store in your place, because they have awesome deals that would make your hearts flutter, without hurting your wallets. Who knows, love may suddenly unfold right before your eyes (wink!).
Scroll down to see the list of astounding sales they have in store!
Just a little trivia: Besides jotting my thoughts on make up or other products on my blog, I am also a registered nurse, and I work 12 hrs a day, 4x a week. I've been accustomed to wearing white uniform for almost a decade now and have encountered all types of stains along the way. The one I hate the most? Yellowish stains on the underarm area caused by antiperspirant/deodorant. Let me tell you, this type of stain is a pain to remove. Good thing, Nivea came out with the first deodorant with 48-hour antiperspirant protection that leaves no white marks on dark fabrics and also minimizes yellow stains on light-colored clothes. I'm talking about Nivea Deodorant Invisible For Black & White.
I've always associated the word serum in skin care with something potent and phenomenal. My skin is always yearning for nourishment and hydration, that's why I never skip putting back moisture into my skin. While moisturizers keep the skin hydrated, serums deliver a much greater concentration of nutrients deeply into the skin, making it more radiantly-looking.
I've used a ton of serums from different brands on my face, but never did I imagine lavishing one for my entire body. Say hello to the Philippines' first and only intensive whitening and repair serum for the body; - NIVEA UV Whitening Serum.
I've used a ton of serums from different brands on my face, but never did I imagine lavishing one for my entire body. Say hello to the Philippines' first and only intensive whitening and repair serum for the body; - NIVEA UV Whitening Serum.
Most facial wash targeted for acne-prone skins tends to badly strip the moisture out of my face. This is the reason being why I was a little bit skeptical in using the Nivea Sparkling White Acne Oil Control facial wash at first. Add to that, my skin was perfectly doing fine with my Nivea Sparkling White whitening foam + Nivea Sparkling White whitening scrub combo so I don't see any reason of switching. But one day, I ran out of my beloved whitening foam so I decided to take that leap of faith with the acne control whitening foam. And guess what? I loved it! I have been using it ever since September of last year.
Today, I will show y'all the prizes that I won recently (and not so recently). Let me begin with the items that I won before the year 2011 ended. First stop is this gift pack from Clinique & Sophie of Beautynomics (runner up prize).
(Clinique Cosmetic bag, Turnaround body lotion and Repairwear contour cream)
and then lets proceed with the stuff from Nivea and ETC.
My 2012 started with a bang of prizes as well!
(Clinique Cosmetic bag, Turnaround body lotion and Repairwear contour cream)
and then lets proceed with the stuff from Nivea and ETC.
(Nivea Extra whitening deo, Extra whitening cell repair lotion, Sparkling White Acne Oil Control facial wash)
My 2012 started with a bang of prizes as well!
I enjoy being under the sun because I am quite fair and I need all the natural bronzing that I can get. So despite my lack of that perfect beach body, I always choose to enjoy the warmth of the sun, the splash of the tides and the texture of the sand in my bikinis.
(Boracay - December 2011)
Last month, I was able to attend ETC's Vampire Diaries (love this show) inspired Halloween party (thanks to Nivea) at Club Vogue, New World Hotel, Makati City.
Special prizes awaited those who came in their most "vamped up" costumes. But since I came straight from another event, I decided not to go crazy. I just vamped my make up with a bloody red lipstick (Mac Perpetual Flame).
My outfit:
Dress: TopShop
Cover Up: Dorothy Perkins
Belt: Forever21
Shoes: Celine
Dress: TopShop
Cover Up: Dorothy Perkins
Belt: Forever21
Shoes: Celine
We were treated with awesome food, free-flowing drinks and music by ETC's spin doctor, DJ McCoy! In short, we had fun!
Thanks again to ETC and to Nivea for a wonderful experience!
Thoughts?
Kiss Kiss,
Last Wednesday, I attended the launch of Nivea Lip Care: Kiss Mark Campaign which was held at Seventh High in Bonifacio High Street.
I have been an avid user of Nivea lip balms for more than a decade now and just like any other fanatic, I was frantically oozing with eagerness to witness one of my favorite line of lip balms revamped. But it wasn't just the inner beauty junkie in me that was going gaga. My heart was also pounding like crazy for something (or someone) else.. I'll tell you the reason for my I-might-have-a-heart-attack-right-now moment in a bit! In the meantime, indulge me on sharing these pics!
Love this gorgeous (and fruity) set up at the registration booth!
And then inside was this super chic station. I love how they used clear jars to hold the lip balms. So eye candy!
I was asked to try the lip balms and I felt like a kid being rewarded for choosing what is right (and even that sentence is an understatement)!
Nivea Lip Care has a wide range of selection (Active Care for Men, Angel Star, Cherry, Essential Care, Glamorous Gloss, Med Protection, Pink Guava (new), Pomegranate (new), Soft Rose, Strawberry, Sun Protect (SPF30) and Volume) that will ultimately suit anybody's need. Nivea definitely made sure that they have a solution for every lip issue; -from dull-looking to dry, heavily cracked lips. Sweet, right? And since I was wearing a matte lipstick, my specific need at that time was to add that extra punch on my puckers. So I put a tiny bit of Glamorous Gloss Natural on my lips and viola, instant brilliance!
I love how it gave my lips just the right amount of grandness! Now, if you want to know how I feel about the other variants, just keep your eyes peeled because I will be reviewing and swatching the others in a separate post soon. But if you want a better deal (read: free Nivea lip balms and a possible date with a certified cutie), then hear this out. Nivea Lip Care officially introduced their newest contest on Facebook called Kiss Mark. It is a fun application where you can win a full range of Nivea Lip Care products just by virtually kissing Mark Alejandro (the November 2011 Cosmo Online Hunk).
The game is simple (even less complicated than Angry Birds), amusing and rewarding (literally). But for us, the ladies in the house, things got a little bit crazier when the "Date The Hunk Game" started. This was the part where I almost collapsed! Why? Because when L.A. Ferriols (event host/fashion blogger) shouted the name of contestant #2, it was mine! I seriously felt my heart rate skyrocketed from 90 bpm to 160!
My initial seat/chat mates turned to fellow contestants: Martha and Bella! Hmm, blame it on our lucky couch! The questions were crazy (but my answers were crazier, haha). And after perhaps the longest 10 minutes of my life, Mark made his decision and chose..
...Martha!!! (pic was taken right after Mark's announcement. The expression on Martha's face was definitely priceless. Way to go girl!!!)
And then, chow time + unlimited chatting/laughing + almost endless photo op with my super awesome co-bloggers :)
With L.A. Ferriols
With Michelle
With Kumiko
L-R: Shen, Rowena, Me, Martha, Michelle, L.A.
L-R: Michelle, Me, Bella, VinVin, Mark, Rowena, Shen
Again with Shen and L.A
And lastly, with Mark Alejandro
My outfit:
Black cover up: Dorothy Perkins
Dress: Forever21
Shoes: Celine
So start (virtually) kissing now! Like Nivea Philippines and play Kiss Mark. I would be extremely delighted if one of you will win! So Happy Kissing everyone!!!
Thoughts?
Kiss Kiss,
I have relatively fair skin and belongs to a family where hyper pigmentation is an enemy that we have been fighting for generations to generations! And one way to prevent these nasty sun spots to go lurking all over my face is by wearing sunblock all year round (which I totally recommend to everyone despite your DNA construction)!
But sunblocks especially for the face, can be a total hassle if you are using the wrong type for your skin tone. I have combination skin and most sunblocks make me feel uneasy and worse, overly greasy! Good thing I stumbled upon this ..
But sunblocks especially for the face, can be a total hassle if you are using the wrong type for your skin tone. I have combination skin and most sunblocks make me feel uneasy and worse, overly greasy! Good thing I stumbled upon this ..
The Nivea Visage Sparkling White UV blocker (Php400/50 ml) has an oil-free, water-based formula and equipped with SPF 30 PA++ that promises not just to protect the skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays, but also whitens, moisturizes and hydrates the skin, bringing the skin's complexion to a more radiant and translucent level. It's advance UVA/UVB protection filters makes it a reliable shield from UV rays that causes pigmentation, dark and uneven skin tones (things we don't like!).
Loaded with a ton of good stuff for the skin, Nivea Visage Sparkling White UV Blocker positively transforms the skin with the following: (1) White Crystallites that naturally reflects micro pigments for that glowy skin; (2) White Pure Actives that regulate melanin production to support the skin's lightening process and reduce the appearance of dark spots; (3) Soy Extract that supports skin's repair and renewal process for that fairer complexion and (4) Hyaluronic Acid which boosts skin hydration, promoting a smoother and translucent skin. With all these good ingredients, my skin will sure be thanking me for piling this all over my face for months!
Now, my two cents!
I am a little in between about the packaging. I like that it comes in a pump bottle because that makes it very hygienic and travel friendly. However, I find that the amount of product that one pump (see picture below) produces, is excessive for my face. So just make sure to pump the product carefully to avoid wasting too much product. Take into consideration that even this is an oil-free product, slopping too much amount on the face will still make it feel a little tacky. I think it would also be nicer if it came in a glass bottle where I can clearly gauge how much product I have left or in a squeeze tube with pump (like some BB creams), so I can be assured that I can make use of every last bit of this product.
Loaded with a ton of good stuff for the skin, Nivea Visage Sparkling White UV Blocker positively transforms the skin with the following: (1) White Crystallites that naturally reflects micro pigments for that glowy skin; (2) White Pure Actives that regulate melanin production to support the skin's lightening process and reduce the appearance of dark spots; (3) Soy Extract that supports skin's repair and renewal process for that fairer complexion and (4) Hyaluronic Acid which boosts skin hydration, promoting a smoother and translucent skin. With all these good ingredients, my skin will sure be thanking me for piling this all over my face for months!
Now, my two cents!
I am a little in between about the packaging. I like that it comes in a pump bottle because that makes it very hygienic and travel friendly. However, I find that the amount of product that one pump (see picture below) produces, is excessive for my face. So just make sure to pump the product carefully to avoid wasting too much product. Take into consideration that even this is an oil-free product, slopping too much amount on the face will still make it feel a little tacky. I think it would also be nicer if it came in a glass bottle where I can clearly gauge how much product I have left or in a squeeze tube with pump (like some BB creams), so I can be assured that I can make use of every last bit of this product.
(one pump)
Now onto the texture. It has that semi-liquidy consistency that makes it a joy to apply and to blend. It is easily absorbed by the skin and feels very light. Just the right amount on the skin = zero sticky feeling! It also leaves the skin dewy and healthy. But since I tend to get oily on my T-zone, I brush a little bit of Kryolan Anti Shine powder all over that area for optimum oil control.
The scent is a little bit strong for my nares. It lingers quite a bit after application but disappears after a while.
Nivea products are generally good with my skin. I have been using this every single day for months now and my skin never broke out from it. Even my mom bought one for herself.
So will I recommend this? In a heart beat!
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Until then.
Peace and Love!
:D
Disclaimer: Product was sent for consideration. However, this did not affect the outcome of this review. Just my honest thoughts, as always!
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Until then.
Peace and Love!
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Not so far ago, Nivea sent me this gorgeous purple package (and tons of other Nivea products) which contains the Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle line (Day Cream, Night Cream and Eye Cream).
Pictures after the jump!




But what is co-enzyme 10?
Co-enzyme Q10 plays an important part as a natural energizer and an anti-oxidant. It provides energy to skin cells, stimulating skin cell protection and regeneration. However, the levels of Q10 in the body diminish over the years. Hence, the need to replenish it is essential in fighting the signs of ageing.
Makes sense, right?
I love almost all of Nivea's products but this will be my first time trying their Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle skin line. Perhaps, I'll report back with an in depth review about this line after 2-4 weeks of using it (sounds fair, right?). In the meantime, let me share with you a little trivia about this line. Do you guys know that Kate Middleton beauty secret is NIVEA Visage Day Cream and she is also a fan of NIVEA VISAGE Anti-Wrinkle Q10 Plus Night Cream?
Pictures after the jump!
But what is co-enzyme 10?
Co-enzyme Q10 plays an important part as a natural energizer and an anti-oxidant. It provides energy to skin cells, stimulating skin cell protection and regeneration. However, the levels of Q10 in the body diminish over the years. Hence, the need to replenish it is essential in fighting the signs of ageing.
Makes sense, right?
I love almost all of Nivea's products but this will be my first time trying their Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle skin line. Perhaps, I'll report back with an in depth review about this line after 2-4 weeks of using it (sounds fair, right?). In the meantime, let me share with you a little trivia about this line. Do you guys know that Kate Middleton beauty secret is NIVEA Visage Day Cream and she is also a fan of NIVEA VISAGE Anti-Wrinkle Q10 Plus Night Cream?
Read below for the complete story!
(adapted from Nivea's Press Release campaign)
These days you do not expect to read good news in British or Irish morning papers. The economy in Ireland and UK is under intense pressure and everyone is trying to make ends meet. However, when Beiersdorf Ireland's General Manager John McKeown recently opened the Irish People newspaper, a double page headline caught his eyes: KATE's BEAUTY SECRET IS £5 CREAM.
The wife of Prince William, Kate Middleton, was spotted shopping at a Boots store just hours before dazzling at her first official engagement at the Ark Gala Dinner at Kensington Palace on June 9, 2011. The newspapers in Ireland and UK quickly picked it up and revealed that she was buying the NIVEA VISAGE Pure & Natural Day Cream for £5.10. The journalist quoted a friend of Kate:"Kate is not someone who believes in spending a lot of money automatically guarantees quality. She has never been afraid of a bargain. NIVEA VISAGE Day Cream is now a real favorite with her. She's been buying it for some time." And not just her. According to Ralph Gusko, General Manager of the Belersdorf UK/Ireland Group, sales of NIVEA VISAGE Pure & Natural jumped up by 85% at Boots after release of the news.
The wife of Prince William, Kate Middleton, was spotted shopping at a Boots store just hours before dazzling at her first official engagement at the Ark Gala Dinner at Kensington Palace on June 9, 2011. The newspapers in Ireland and UK quickly picked it up and revealed that she was buying the NIVEA VISAGE Pure & Natural Day Cream for £5.10. The journalist quoted a friend of Kate:"Kate is not someone who believes in spending a lot of money automatically guarantees quality. She has never been afraid of a bargain. NIVEA VISAGE Day Cream is now a real favorite with her. She's been buying it for some time." And not just her. According to Ralph Gusko, General Manager of the Belersdorf UK/Ireland Group, sales of NIVEA VISAGE Pure & Natural jumped up by 85% at Boots after release of the news.
"She is also quite a fan of NIVEA VISAGE Anti-Wrinkle Q10 Plus Night Cream, which is again very affordable at £10.20 a tub.", Kate's friend added. Similar press coverage was given to Kate's beauty choice by the UK's "Mail Online" who has more than 34 million unique readers every month or "The Telegraph". Nicolo Pome, Marketing Director of Beiersdorf UK, was very delighted with the good news. "We are quite honored that NIVEA is doing its part to make Kate & William "Feel Closer". It confirms that NIVEA is delivering top quality at affordable prices. We are all very proud that she "swears by" NIVEA and that she won plaudits for her radiant look on her first public engagement with her husband."Now we know why Kate was applauded by her commentators during the ARK Gala charity dinner where she looked radiant and glamorous. One product she loves, NIVEA Q10+ Anti-Wrinkle Night Care contain's skin's own coenzyme Q10. It provides long-lasting energy supply to support skin and thus reducing and preventing wrinkles from within. That makes it a natural choice to fight signs of skin aging.
Hmmm.. this makes me want to pile the Q10+ Anti Wrinkle skincare line on my face! I hope Nivea will also help me "feel closer' with my own prince!
Reviews to follow!
*NIVEA Q10+ Anti-Wrinkle is available in leading supermarkets, depatment stores, drugstores and groceries at affordable prices: Light Day Care at Php385.00; Night Care at Php385.00 and Eye Cream at Php350.00.
Until then.
Peace and Love!
:D