I am doing this blog post simply because I get soooo many questions about whether I am still blogging or not! In my heart, I still am, but I get where the questions are coming from as it’s been like 10 months since my last blog post. I don’t have any intentions to give this up at present, it’s just that I really went through a lot in the last 10 months, health-wise and logistics-wise. The health part, I feel like it’s a conversation for another time, but for the logistics, oh boy. My iMac was debilitatingly slow and couldn’t do anything productive anymore, it could take 30 seconds to exec ..read more

      Whew! I was surprised when I flipped my planner as it’s already at the last few pages, but still there seems to be so much left to do for the remainder of the year. I was supposed to talk about these goodies from Silverworks as Christmas gifts, but due to my iMac having long standing issues which necessitated it to be checked in for repairs, I was MIA digitally for quite some time. I’m still talking about these items, but this time in perspective for a bright and sparkling 2023. People have differing feng shui birth charts, but the TLDR of mine is that I need to wear mor ..read more

It’s 2022, and beauty is now regarded as a form of self-care. If you’re one of those people who always makes it a point to prioritize yourself starting with your skin, maybe you need to do so without harming your health and the earth! Great timing, because there’s a new skincare brand that believes you shouldn’t compromise goodness for results. Enter FIRST for WOMEN I FIRST for MEN Skincare, the country’s latest natural skincare brand that’s plant-derived, non-carcinogenic and environment-friendly. It has product lines especially made for men and women to address their specific skin concerns ..read more

2022 is such a meaningful year for Cetaphil. First off, it’s celebrating 75 years!!! Happy 75th birthday, Cetaphil! Secondly, it has also reformulated or repackaged several product lines this year, which is why you will notice that your Cetaphil faves have a new look or even more skincare benefits when you see the items in stores. Thirdly, it’s also been a very active year of Cetaphil teaming up with dermatologists to make the general public understand more about how to care for their skin to unlock a healthier life. One such event of living out their advocacy of caring for the skin was thei ..read more

Love K-Glow Flawless Bright Body Cream (Lazada) Buy Now Love K-Glow Flawless Bright Body Cream (Shopee) Buy Now Climate change is really affecting our daily lives. It’s either rainy or humidly hot these days. The weather always feels so sticky, which is why it makes perfect sense for Love K-Glow to be releasing a light body milk with a non-sticky finish. Say hello to Love K-Glow Flawless Bright Body Cream (Php299 for 200mL)! This new release from Love K-Glow claims to be anti-aging, moisture-locking, and skin-barrier-strengthening.  First off, I just wanna talk about the cute PR b ..read more

      I learned about modest swimsuits recently! Wow, apparently this is a thing! At present, we are heavily bombarded by sexy bikini photos on Instagram. When I browse swimsuit brands, it seems like the main goal is how to show even more skin and use even less fabric. I do have influencer friends who get tapped by a lot of swimsuit brands, but when I see the photos, I can already have quite an idea that the swimsuit only looks good for Instagram but may not be a functional swimsuit for actual swimming and water sports in real life. I personally enjoy swimming and snorkeling ..read more

Cetaphil Ultra Protect Bar (Lazada) Buy Now Cetaphil Ultra Protect Bar 3’s (Shopee) Buy Now Cetaphil Ultra Protect Bar (Shopee) Buy Now It’s always so nice to be able to attend pocket events after 2.5 years! Cetaphil’s Ultra Protect Bar Workout Series is by far the second event I attended this year. Since the pandemic started, almost everything transitioned to seeding (i.e. sending stuff over). It’s been quite complex to organize events due to all the scheduling and logistical hurdles given the pandemic, so I feel like we have yet to just resume in-person events.  But anyhow! Ce ..read more

Hunger is a funny thing. Yes, we know we’re starving, but we still have the audacity to be confused about what to eat or where to eat! With so many new places popping up these days, it’s hard to keep up with news sites and food blogs. Sometimes, the fastest way is to check the one-stop shop for great food deals–– foodpanda! Tara, fp!  This is the place that turns your dreams into reality and becomes the ultimate companion for all sorts of celebrations, yes, small wins included! Whether you’re in search for your next best breakfast, lunch, dinner and anything-in-between discovery or a h ..read more

I don’t know if it’s just me, but July 2022 has been exceptionally hot! There were days that it seemed like summer! With the hot weather, there is really one universal pair to all great meals––Coke!  foodpanda and Coke are collaborating to usher in a new generation of traditions in their mission to promote strengthened bonds and togetherness. And as part of this joint effort, foodpanda is giving foodies the power to mix and match until they find their “one true pairing.” Whether they’re in the mood for a chicken fix, a plate of pizza and pasta, or a deep dive into the flavors of Asia, the ..read more

At this point, I will sound like a broken record talking about the benefits of collagen as it’s in almost all beauty products, We associate collagen with supple, bouncy, and youthful skin. We associate it with anti-aging effects and we are now more or less well versed in how we need collagen to stay youthful. I think we’re more fixated on the beauty benefits because collagen is also linked to better bone health as well as joint health but we care about the skincare benefits more. LifeFood, Unilab’s new supplements brand, has now released its own Collagen Jelly!    LifeFood Colla ..read more