April Giveaway

I am giving away one free facial treatment from Aqua Mineral. I will use rafflecopter to pick the winner.

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The winner should respond within 24 hours or else I will choose another winner. After receiving the treatment, the winner should give feedback or rate the facial treament done by Aqua Mineral.

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Planning to Get Pregnant In Your Thirties?

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If you are in your 30's, you might be starting to wonder about your fertility time frame, and how much “time” you have left when it comes to trying to conceive. When it comes to fertility, a woman's thirties are pretty much the middle of the road when it comes to fertility. Your fertility isn't as high as it was in your twenties, but there is still plenty of time to have a baby. Women have a very high chance of conceiving in their early 30's, but once they are nearing their 40's, fertility begins to decrease.

Moms in their 30's are usually much more prepared to have a baby than when they were in their twenties. Moms are usually more financially stable and have more job security later on. Unfortunately once a woman hits around the age of 35, there is a huge drop in fertility. In your early 30's, your chances of getting pregnant are very close to the same level as your late 20's. However, once a woman gets to her mid thirties, fertility declines and there are also many more chances for health problems and pregnancy complications. Truth be told, early thirties are much less complicated for getting pregnant than late 30's. If you are interested in getting pregnant in your thirties, go ahead and talk to your doctor and see if he or she has any advice for you. 

Infertility and Age

Age-related infertility is becoming more common as more women delay childbearing. Approximately 20% of American women wait until after age 35 to begin their families.

A female is born with an estimated 1 million eggs in her ovaries. By the time she reaches puberty she will have about 300,000 eggs left. Of these, only about 300 eggs will be ovulated during her reproductive years, and the rest will undergo a degenerative process known as atresia.

Despite the advances in assisted reproductive technology (ART), a woman’s age still affects the success rate in getting pregnant. A healthy 30-year-old woman has about a 20% chance each month of getting pregnant, while a healthy 40-year-old has about a 5% chance each month (in many cases, even when using ART). 
Source: https://www.acog.org/-/media/NewsRoom/MediaKit.pdf 

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Review: Loreal La Palette Eyeshadow

I purchased this eyeshadow palette from an online shop. I was looking for an eyeshadow palette that contains brown shades that are matte. Although not all are matte but I am happy that there are shades that contain shimmer. There are no fallouts. Only 5 colors are in matte. A primer is recommended to placed on the eyelid before applying this product. I was also after the black matte eyeshadow found at the furthest right.

I believe the first brown matte shade is the transition eyeshadow. P800 is not bad because it has 10 shades already. P800 divided by ten so it is like P80 per shade.

I read the reviews on the online shop. Buyers stated that the Nude Rose palette is more pigmented and that this Beige palette is very neutral. I would say this palette can be used for everyday wear but the black shade is helpful when you need a night time look. Anyway I was not looking for pink shades during that time. The Nude Rose palette is more of the pink or violet shades.

Below is my video of applying Loreal La Palette Beige eyeshadow.

Rating: (5 as highest)
Pigmented 4/5
Handy 5/5
Shades 5/5
Affordability 5/5
No fallout 5/5
Overall 4/5

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Book GrabTricycle for free!

Having a hard time hailing a tricycle in Mandaluyong? No worries! GrabTricycle can get you to your destination in a just a few taps!

From March 27 to April 5, get FREE GrabTricycle rides in selected areas in Mandaluyong. Pick-up and Drop-off is available ONLY from/to these streets:

• Pioneer St. to William St.
• Sheridan to William St.
• Reliance to Pioneer St.
• Mayflower to United St.
• William
• Madison
• Pines

Make sure to download the Grab app to enjoy this limited time offer!

Promo Mechanics, Terms and Conditions:

1. Open the Grab app.
2. Select the GrabTricycle icon.
3. Input your pick-up and drop-off locations (make sure both locations are within the specified areas mentioned). 
4. Enter promo code GRABTRIKE before booking. If promo code is invalid, your locations are not within the covered area.
5. Click book and wait for the confirmation that you have a driver already
6. Contact your driver to easily locate your tricycle. Look for the green tricycles with the Grab logo.
7. Enjoy your FREE GrabTricycle ride!

#TODAnato

Source: Grab's website

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Marriott Manila Joins Earth Hour with Dinner in the Dark

As the whole world turns off lights on March 25 for Earth Hour, Marriott Hotel Manila brings back their illustrious Dinner in the Dark at Cru Steakhouse. Due to popular demand, this unique dining experience returns in the most perfect and darkest night.

Dinner in the Dark first came to the Philippines at Cru Steakhouse last October 2016. It returns this year with a 4-course exceptional fete for only Php 2,500 per person. How does it work? Blindfolds are provided to be worn as you take a seat and finish the last dish. Dishes are kept hidden for you to unfold by your tasteful judgements.  A guide stands by for basic instructions and desciptions of what’s on your plate. Without the sense of sight, all your other senses will awaken to appreciate every flavor of the food and your ability to see.

Don’t just hide yourself in the dark on Earth Hour. As nature takes rest, jump up your appetites for this rare dining experience. Hit the dial button and see you in the dark!

For more information, please call 988 9999 or visit www.manilamarriott.com. To join ongoing conversations, like Facebook.com/MarriottHotelManila, follow @marriottmanila on Twitter and @manilamarriott on Instagram.

Beauty Products Sale on Lazada from March 21-23

Lazada's Birthday Sale starts on Tuesday, March 21 and beauty junkies will definitely have a feast with amazing offers from L'Oreal, Procter & Gamble, and Unilever. With discounts of up to 70%, everyone is sure to haul amazing products from these brands during the 3-day sale! L'Oreal will exclusively launch the L'oreal Paris Color Riche Rouge Magique with Lazada on March 21 with an introductory price of P280, 30% off of its retail price of P400 once it hits offline shelves in April. L'Oreal Paris Excellence Fashion Hair Color will be priced 50% less at P199 while the L'Oreal Micellar Water Refreshing at P157, 30% off of its retail price. On the other hand, Maybelline will have all 15 shades of its Maybelline Powder Matte Lipstick at P149 from its original price of P299. Olay will also be offering up to 41% discount during the 3-day sale. Olay Eyes Pro-Retinol Eye Treatment 15ml will go on sale for only P999, a 41% discount from its original price of P1,699. The price of its bestselling Olay Night Ritual will also be reduced by 33% and will go on sale for only P999. Unilever's Pond's, Dove and Simple will cut its prices by up to 30%. The 200ml Simple Micellar Water which originally costs P499 will be priced down to P349 by midnight of March 21st. Dove Hair Treatment Vitamin Capsules Intense Repair will also go on sale for only P56 from it's retail price of P75. For those who want to get rid of their wrinkles, Pond's Age Miracle Day Cream is the perfect companion and they'd be more delighted to know that it will be priced at only P604 during the 3-day sale instead of it's SRP of P725. Lastly, Nivea will be offering a crazy discount of 70% on it's shower gels. Originally priced at 224, Nivea Bath's 6 variants will be available through flash sale for only P68 scheduled on Thursday, March 23, 6AM. What are you waiting for? Mark your calendars because Lazada's Birthday Sale is here! Lazada offers CASH ON DELIVERY and FREE DELIVERY so getting these beauty must-haves to your doorsteps is as effortless as possible! Hurry! The Birthday Sale runs for 3 days from March 21 to 23. From March 21 to 23, SHIPPING FEES ARE WAIVED for CALABARZON regardless of the basket size. That's right! Metro Manila and CALABARZON will enjoy FREE SHIPPING all throughout the Birthday Sale.

Review: Inglot Freedom System Blush

This blush is one of the prizes I got from Glamourboxph. The shade is #47. It is matte and pigmented. It has a very nice fragrance. It is more of peach than pink. It contains 6g and can be bought at P595.

Video. Blush on application starts at 1:00

natural light

Under yellow light

Under white light

Konnichi-WOW: Win a Free Trip to Japan with TravelBook.ph!

In celebration of their 4^th year anniversary, TravelBook.ph, the leading local hotel booking website in the Philippines, is sending three (3) lucky winners to Japan for free!

To join the promo, simply make a hotel or resort booking through TravelBook.ph from March 11 to May 31, 2017. Both check-in and check-out dates should be within the said period to qualify. In addition, only customers who complete their stays (must check in and check out) are eligible to join. Please note that all rooms are subject to availability.

Each of the three winners will win roundtrip plane tickets to Japan for two, free hotel accommodation, and pocket money. One (1) winner will be drawn at random each month for April, May, and June 2017, which will be announced on TravelBook.ph's website and its official Facebook and Instagram accounts. The winners will be notified via phone call and e-mail from TravelBook.ph's customer service representatives and will be given instructions on how to get their claim certificates. Claiming of prizes will be from April 1 to August 30, 2017, while the winners can avail of their prizes starting April 1 until September 30, 2017.

This promo is open to all Filipino citizens aged 18 and above and should be residing in the Philippines.  The winners can choose to travel solo or bring one companion on their trip to Japan. Should the winners be unavailable for the trip, the prize cannot be converted to cash, but can be transferred.

So what are you waiting for? Book that summer trip now and TravelBook.ph might just make your dream vacation in Japan come true! For more information, visit https://www.travelbook.ph/blog/free-trip-to-japan/.  

Must Have for 2017: The Dash Cam

Get your hands on these devices smarter than your basic video camera, which can prove useful in sticky road situations and keeping everything in check.

Dashboard cameras(dash cams) have become increasingly popular and essential over the past couple of years and Lazada Philippines offers you options that can fit your budget.

Think of it as the GoPro of your lovely car which records every detail that takes place both on the road and inside the car. It also provides an objective eye in driving situations that are often met with confusion. Simply mount this nifty device to the dashboard/windscreen of your car and you’re all set for the road trip.

Have a peak on its benefits and why it’s a good buy:

·        Crash for Cash

Be not afraid to be a victim of some modus operandi and protect yourself if you fall prey to these illegal money-making organizations. They try to cut in on your right of way to cause a collision and report an alleged injured passenger to extort money from you. Getting a dashcam could be the strongest proof to defend yourself and be acquitted from such circumstances.

·        Incident Recording

In case your car gets involved in a road accident that clearly is not your fault, this camera will be your most important witness to prove otherwise.

·        Avoid getting tickets

For a driving violation you did not commit, readily offer to open up and review your dash cam footage before a ticket is given.

·        Teenage Driving

Set up a regular schedule to review the dash cam footage of your kid’s driving. See what you can do to prevent him/her from getting a ticket or being involved in an accident. Best to be preventive and give them tips on what they can do better when on the road.

With the variety of dash cams currently out on the market at quite hefty prices, purchasing one might seem like a big spend and out of budget. Worry no more in finding the best dashboard cameras as LazadaPhilippines, the country’s one-stop online shopping and selling destination, gives you enough reasons to shop more and spend less. Simply visit to Lazada.com.ph and browse through your dash cam options.

Birthday Blow-out!

March also marks Lazada Philippines’ anniversary month and the company is set to offer great deals on its Birthday Sale happening on March 21-23. Enjoy a birthday blowout of killer deals, massive discounts, unbeatable flash sales, and many more amazing surprises during this three-day birthday shopping extravaganza. Celebrate with Lazada by logging on to Lazada.com.ph or download the Lazada mobile app for free today.

Review: Pixi by Petra Mascara

Lash Booster Mascara

Product Description from Pixi Website:Pixi Beauty Lash Booster Mascara is a rich, volume-enhancing mascara that curls, defines and accentuates the lashes with its glossy finish. This nourishing mascara is enriched with essential vitamins and contains long-lasting, full color that's waterproof. Blackest Black is a deep, true black shade.

The mascara comes with a box which is plus points. Customers will refrain from opening the tube immediately. The ingredients are also written on the box.

In the box it is indicated that is made in China but designed in the USA. It is Paraben free.

Texture.  It doesn't dry up very fast and doesn't leave many clumps.

Effect. It lengthens the eyelashes. The wand is not curved. You need to use a good eyelash curler before using this. It is lightweight. The product description says it has a glossy finish. Compared to a glossy liquid eyeliner you cannot easily determine if has a glossy or matte finish.

If I compare it with Maybelline Hypercurl Mascara. Maybelline mascara dries up faster, has less contents in the tube and has more clumps. Maybelline Hypercurl holds the lashes stronger than Pixi by Petra Mascara.

Thank you Glamourbox Ph for sending this. You can purchase this for P840 (full size 7g).

Rating: (1-5, 5 as highest)
Packaging 5
Lashes Lengthening 5
Contents 5
Hold Lashes 4
Texture 5
Over all - 5