One of the most popular skin product that is proven effective throughout the years is Proactiv. I remember watching some of their infomercials in shopping channels wherein celebrities and normal people express how Proactiv changed their lives by having a better skin when they tried Proactiv. I wanted to buy a kit before since I really had acne problems like other high school girls do. I’m glad to know that Proactiv acne and pimple fighting skin care solution is now widely available in the Philippines!

Katy Perry endorses Proactiv

You have the chance to win a 30-day Proactiv kit if you join the Proactive Works! Facebook game. Joining and playing the game is easy!

Play and Win 30-Day Proactiv Kits Weekly!

Just visit the Proactive Works! Facebook game page and give permission to Facebook to access your profile information. Once you accept the game mechanics, you can choose whether you’ll practice or pursue with the game right away. Click the play button once you’re done reading the mechanics.

Eliminate Acne/Pimples now!

That’s it! You can now choose your model and start removing the acne/pimples found in the model’s face. Play for one minute and you have to be fast in eliminating the acne/pimples!

Every week, there will be a declared winner at the Facebook page that will win the 30-day Proactiv kit. Exciting, right?

Win an iPad through Proactiv!

The good news doesn’t end there! You also get the chance to win your very own Apple iPad! All you have to do is purchase either the Proactiv Solution 30-day kit P2,495 or the Proactiv Solution 60-day kit P3,995.

UPDATE: The deadline is extended to NOVEMBER 15!

For more details, Follow Proactiv Solution Philippines on Facebook. It is updated with the latest news and promos you will surely love!

Tuesday Vargas items for sale in Celebrity Closet

TV5’s Tuesday Vargas recently uploaded some of her stuff for sale. It ranges from stylish clothes to designer bags. Surely, her fans would love to own any of the items she once used. If you’re a follower of Tuesday, you’d notice that she is not only a versatile performer. She’s a certified fashionista too! Here are some of the items Tuesday Vargas is selling in her Celebrity Closet:

PRADA Origami evening bag- P70,000

ALDO- worn once only P2,000

Steve Madden Suede- P3,000

For the complete set of Tuesday Vargas items, you can check here. All shoes are size 6. Pick-up days are Tuesdays at SM Skydome 4pm for free. Soon, Tuesday will also upload some of her cool outfits for sale.

This is quite a good set! I am also looking forward to checking Bubbles’ set. Add the Celebrity Closet page for more updates. I am hoping the fab girls will create a fashion blog together

Belo Medical Group Cebu

Last Friday, I finally got the chance to enter Belo Medical Group’s Cebu branch. I availed the Body Scrub treatment. I was just curious on how the whole thing works when I was there. I’ve passed by the outer part of the clinic a lot of times already, but it was my first time to enter and inquire. I’m glad that Ms. Joy, the officer that time was friendly. She even offered some beverages to drink while I’m waiting for my turn (walk-in applicant).

I was introduced to Cypress, the aesthetician assigned to do the Body Scrub. It’s my second time to try body scrub (my first one is in Forever Flawless last month). I wouldn’t write in detail on the whole procedure. All I can say that the body scrub treatment somewhat removed all the stress and worries away!

Since the interior look of the BMG Cebu clinic is quite elegant, I took some pictures while I’m there LOL

Me after the Body Scrub treatment

Just had a happy Belo day!

The Belo Medical Group Body Scrub costs around Php 2,200+ (forgot the exact amount LOL will update this as soon as I find my receipt ) and i’m satisfied with it. I also love the staff of the Cebu branch because they were all smiling despite the fact that the clinic was pretty occupied that time. Dr. Dimples also gave me a free consultation. I also learned that the Cebu branch doesn’t offer surgical procedures yet. What they usually do is refer the interested patient to one of the branches in Manila.

Am I going back? The answer depends on when I’m going back to Cebu LOL For interested parties, you can contact the Belo Medical Group Cebu branch through http://www.belomed.com. You can find the exact address and contact numbers of the Cebu branch there

Playing with the iPAD in Beauty and Butter

I went there on time and Buttercup Nina was ready to give me the Full Body Massage i deserve They only have one room for massage and waxing services. I am lucky because I had no competitors for the room that moment

The Full Body Massage starts!

The Full Body Massage of Beauty and Butter costs around Php700 per hour. I can’t really blog the exact details here. All I can say is that I fell asleep while lying in the bed. I think the fact that they were playing Princess Velasco’s “Addicted to Acoustic 2′ CD contributed to my sudden urge to sleep hehehe

Zzzzzzzzzzz

Thanks to Beauty and Butter SM Megamall branch for the relaxing Full Body Massage! I might go back next week for a paraffin service. If you are looking for the perfect bonding place with your female friend, Beauty and Butter is the place. You can catch up with each other’s whereabouts while having your nails done or after a very cool massage. Gift certificates are up for grabs too!

Body Scrub Friday at Forever Flawless

It is the main reason why I chose the Body Scrub service during my second visit to Forever Flawless Greenhills. I originally planned to try the other mall-based clinics, but meh, i feel so at home at the clinic just a few steps away from my real home.

Right after my lunch last Friday, I went straight to Forever Flawless Greenhills for a body scrub. I am so lucky because majority of the patients present that day were there for a facial. They only have one small room for the body scrub treatment.

This time, Joy from FFGH was assigned to do the Body Scrub. It is my first time ever to try body scrub. On my old workplace, a co-worker once told me that she won’t mind spending some bucks per month just to have a relaxing body scrub. It helps remove dead skin cells and helps whiten and soften the skin.

Forever Flawless' Body Scrub Ingredients

When I entered the room, Joy asked me to wear the disposable undies and gave me a shower cap too. Now here’s the ingredients for Body Scrub (refer to the photo above)

Joy scrubbing my legs with sea salt and oil combined

The first thing applied to my body is the combination of salt and oil, which helped remove dead skin cells and give a smoother feel to the skin. I was ’saltified’ (saltified LOL whattaterm haha) for 15 minutes. I remember laughing out loud when she was scrubbing my tummy area. May kiliti ako d’yan LOL

Almost slept while waiting to have a lighter skin

I took a quick shower then she applied something that helps whiten the skin. She applied the cream first at the back part of my body, leave it on for fifteen minutes, then apply more cream at the front part of the body and leave it there for fifteen minutes. Hmmm.. This really felt good! The soothing music at the background almost made me sleep

Now let's moisturize!

After the whitening part, I took a quick shower again. The last step is the moisturizing of the hands, legs and feet. I felt like a renewed person at the end of the treatment

The Body Scrub almost took us more than an hour to finish. I asked Joy who among the celebrity endorsers of Forever Flawless tried the Body Scrub. According to her, young male star Ejay Falcon and Starstruck Female Survivor Sarah Lahbati tried the Body Scrub before in the Greenhills branch.

The Body Scrub treatment costs around Php 2,000. It is not as expensive as I thought! When I went home that night, I checked my skin and it’s no longer dry and it lightened a bit. I have a feeling though that getting a body scrub at least once in one or two months will be a good idea not only for exfoliating my body, but also for relaxation purposes. I am happy to be a Flawless girl!

Enjoying my very own Senyorita moment being pampered by the Buttercups

I declared July 24 as my Beauty &Butter Saturday Nail Pamper Day. It was my only time to finally enjoy and avail the manicure and pedicure service enclosed in the beauty pass given to us in the Blogger Event they organized last June.

To be honest, I am not really vain when it comes to my nails. I don’t even know how to apply nail polish the right way The last time I had my nails at my hands painted was way back in my college graduation (so that’s sometime in November 2007). I usually have my nails at the feet done thru a certain home service and usually, I only ask them to just clean it and if ever they’ll apply nail polish, I choose the colorless coat.

Jampacked Beauty and Butter Saturday Afternoon

I am lucky because even if I went to Beauty and Butter on a busy Saturday afternoon (peak of customers coming in), the staff and crew were all smiles when I entered. There were lots of girls (mostly mother-daughter tandems) enjoying the perks of being pampered by the “Buttercups”.

Foot Reflexologyby Buttercup Merly

While waiting for my mani-pedi treat, I had a relaxing Foot Reflexology service which lasted for 30 minutes. It felt soooo good! Fhe, the Buttercup assigned to do the mani-pedi treatment asked me on which nail polish color should she apply.

The Nail Color Chart of Beauty and Butter. Pick Your Color!

Since I am not really a fan of colorful nails (blame it on my constant work on the keyboard teehee), I ended up choosing a light brown shade. It’s not even obvious that I have painted nails, but it does look clean and neat

Buttercup Fhe working on my toe nails

While waiting for my nails to be colored and pampered, I got busy watching a cheering movie (forgot the title, btw). A part of me wished though that my girl friends were with me

Newly-painted toe nails

Nail Dryer to the rescue!

I spent more than an hour being taken good care of by the buttercups. I had to leave immediately for an appointment in Quezon City and I was a bit worried with my nails not being dry before I walk my way to the MRT station. Thank God for nail dryers!

Free Wifi Access at Beauty and Butter (Hurray!)

Because of this nail pampering experience, I am now open to going to a nail salon more often. The staff and crew of Beauty and Butter were accommodating as expected. I checked their service menu and there were obvious additional services on the list. I noticed that there’s a full body massage. Hmmm… I’ll try that this Friday as a treat to my body this time. This hard-working body of mine deserves it

Forever Flawless Greenhills Branch

I went to Forever Flawless Greenhills branch at around 5pm. It’s actually my second time to go to the said branch. The first one was early this year when I tried the Back Cleaning. I am satisfied with the treatment and was supposed to continue with the peeling procedure. However, I wasn’t able to push through with the plan because of my out of town trips.

Oh, hello Papa Richard!

Forever Flawless products for your vanity needs

Anyway, so there I went. While waiting for my turn, I took the opportunity to take pictures and also check some of their products. The staff of the Greenhills branch were nice and accommodating just like my first visit. There wasn’t much patients that time that’s why I felt more relaxed

I was introduced to Dr. Margaux D. Cu. I asked her on which facial treatment is best for me since ugh, to be honest, i have lots of pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. I am not exactly a vain person, but I am starting to be conscious now. Actually, one of my goals for 2010 is to undergo a monthly facial treatment. The lazy girl in me stopped me so here I am with an acne-ish face LOL. I’m glad Forever Flawless is here to rescue me hihi

Dr. Cu advised me to take the Acne Control Advanced Facial. According to the service menu, it is suitable for those who suffer from blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and inflammation. It will shrink open pores, cure infections and will dry up pimples. Best for me, right? The lovely doctor also asked me about my sleeping routine. She smiled when I revealed that I am usually awake at night. I guess that explains the breakouts and the other unwanted happenings in my face LOL I also took the opportunity to have my back checked. Sadly, the acne problems at my back is more intense that the one in my face I’m planning to try one of the back peel procedure in my next visit. It is the only thing that stopped me from wearing backless and bikinis

Me and Ate Maylin, the aesthetician assigned to me... and Papa Richard at the back

Maylin is my aesthetician for the day. Before the procedure, she explained the whole process. First, she will apply foam to wash off the dirt on my face, then she will do facial and hand massage in order for me to relax. Seriously, I am a bit scared with the pricking part. She will then apply the laser thing after in order to close the pores and other openings caused by the pricking. Then a cold mask will be placed for a few minutes on my face then that’s it!

Foam Foam Foam for relaxation

Facial + Hand Massage = RELAX

I kept on asking questions during the foaming part (isn’t it obvious that i’m scared? LOL). Even Dr, Cu witnessed my kakulitan with my questions Ate Maylin wrapped my hands in this pink gloves after she turned on the steamer,  which made me really happy for child-like reasons.

I'm not really happy with the pink gloves... or am i?!

At the back of my mind, i was thinking ‘Maybe they’re letting me wear these so I won’t do a Manny Pacquiao when she starts pricking my pimples’ LOL. Of course I was just imagining too much

Vacuum before the pricking part

The pricking part starts now!

Now hello pricking part! Thank God I had enough sleep before the procedure. The last time I had a facial, I only had two hours of sleep and its not a good idea to undergo a pricking procedure when you lack sleep. I am lucky because Ate Maylin is not a sadist aesthetician and she did handle my face with care She concentrated much on the nose part and it is obvious why Please remove all the dirt off my face pls

Laser Time! Hurray! (that device looked like a toy 0_0 )

Due to the relaxing music being played, i almost fell asleep. The pricking part didn’t hurt much as expected. A gauze was placed at the top of my face for the laser thingy, which lasted for 10 minutes. The smell is not really good, pero kelangan magtiis. Tiis ganda LOL

A much-deserved back massage while the cold mask stays on my face

Moisturizing part. I'm already snoring here zzzzz...

The mask part really surprised me. I didn’t have any idea prior to the procedure that the cream to be placed is really cold The mask thing aims to remove the dirt and make the skin feel extra smooth and soft. After having a few minutes of having a frozen face, Ate Maylin peeled the mask off. It felt soooo good!

Now up, awake and happy!

So far so good, I am satisfied with my Acne Control Advanced Facial. I never thought it will feel this great! I can compare it to going to a spa. My face felt more relaxed and for a time, I didn’t think about stress. I almost slept at the bed during the procedure and the staff, starting from the doctor to the aestheticians, receptionist and doorman were all trustworthy. As I said at the first part of this post, I went to the branch early this year. I am sure their treatment to me that day is not for show

With the lovely Dr. Margaux D. Cu of Forever Flawless Greenhills

The very nice and accommodating Forever Flawless Greenhills crew

I am soooo happy with this treatment. I am actually considering making this Acne Control Advanced Facial a monthly routine (I hope i won’t feel lazy again!). Aside from the back peel procedure that i’ve been craving for, I am also tempted to try their body scrub and anything related to the whitening of the armpits. Time to have a flawless kili-kili LOL

With Mark, Richard and Yasmien. Charot lang

Have you ever tried the Acne Control Advanced Facial procedure of Forever Flawless? Have you ever been to any Flawless branch? Share you experience!

Karylle sings 'You Make Me Sing' for the attendees

Last week, I was invited at the grand launch of BlueWater Day Spa’s Tomas Morato branch. I arrived late but I was able to catch the proper press conference. Some of the celebrities spotted include Maxene Magalona, Kiko Rustia, Boom Labrusca, Akihiro Sato and of course, Karylle. Four years ago, my mom and I spotted Karylle at the Annapolis branch and she is not the main endorser that time. I’m happy to know that finally, she is representing the company.

All smiles with Akihiro Sato

Karylle rendered a special song number much to the delight of the attendees. A short AVP about BWDS’s services was shown. The new franchisees were also introduced and they even gave out cash prizes and GC’s. I even won a gift certificate and a hug from Akihiro Sato LOL.

Karylle answers some of the questions asked by the press

The endorsers did their job by stating the different products and services offered by BlueWater Day Spa. One of the advantage of having Tomas Morato as the location is that there is a big possibility that the celebrities will go to your place and have a relaxed time.

As a bonus, Born To Be Wild’s Kiko Rustia tried the Tibetan Meridian Fire Therapy. To give you an idea, better check the following pictures:

Boom Labrusca explains the Fire Therapy to Kiko Rustia

And he won't stop talking!

Let Boom hold the mic for you

And now there's fire!

While Kiko is having his relaxing therapy, one of the staff showed the different rooms of the BlueWater Day Spa Tomas Morato branch. Here are some of my shots:

Ladies' Massage Room

The smaller massage room

Men's Massage Room

It’s nice to see BlueWater Day Spa grow and expand. I heard that they’ll be having a branch somewhere in the South soon! I hope it pushes through

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Visit Blue Water Day Spa’s newest location at 238 Sct. Bayoran, Tomas Morato, Quezon City. They are open Mon-Sun from 1pm-12mn. Tel 486-5584 or mobile 0923-718-7101.

What's inside Beauty and Butter?

Beauty and Butter specializes in nail arts, foot spas and facials. When I entered the nail art salon, I saw a number of girls wearing their yellow uniform. It turns out that the facialists and manicurists are called ‘Buttercups’. Isn’t that cute?  :P

Beauty and Butter's Service Menu

The names of their services are also girly and fun to hear. Surely, the teenagers and the young at heart will love it!

Nail Art Designs for the young girls

I must admit that I am not really a fan of nail arts primarily because I have a feeling that the colored coats will fade away in just days (Hello, Keyboard!). I am impressed though with the designs that Beauty and Butter has to offer. During my visit, I saw number of teens having their nails done with their chosen design. No wonder they have the pre-teen singing sensation group Pop Girls as their endorsers.

Have your nails done with the help of the Buttercups!

It is also a perfect place for bonding time with friends and family. The colorful look and feel will surely make anyone feel relaxed and pampered. They also offer free wifi for customers!

Playing with the IPAD while waiting for my turn

During my visit, I tried their Facial. I also availed some of their products that I can use at home as a part of my ritual at night LOL.

Spotted: Hayden Kho!

Some of the customers were also blushing because Dr. Hayden Kho Jr. was there. He is a part of the Marketing team and if I’m not mistaken, he’s at the SM Megamall branch every Tuesdays and Thursdays much to the delight of the girls

Let the yellow Buttercup assist you!

If you will look closely to the menu, Beauty and Butter’s products and services are not really that expensive. Based on the look and feel of the place, i think its target customers are those young girls and the young at heart. I even saw a kid having her nails done while her mom is beside her having a relaxing foot spa. I do recommend that you check this place out and let one of the Buttercups pamper you

Model-turned-TV host Phoemela Barranda trusts the Belo clinic for all the procedures for face, skin and body that she has to undergo.

The host of the “Star News” segment of “TV Patrol” and the showbiz-oriented show, “The Buzz” on ABS-CBN, maintains her camera-ready looks by visiting the Belo Medical clinic regularly.

“I’m easily convinced when Dr. Vicki Belo tells me something that will enhance my personality,” says Phoemela. “In this business, you have to look good even when you’re not in front of the cameras.”

Two years ago, Phoemela underwent non-surgical facial reshaping when she did botox for the masseter or jaw muscle to correct her TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint).

Her latest endorsement for Belo is breast enhancement, a surgical procedure to help build self-esteem for women. She believes the female breasts, being the symbol of femininity and womanhood, play an important part in building self-confidence among women.

Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed and most coveted cosmetic operations. Primarily, women desire the results of this surgery due to the commonly perceived definition of ideal beauty. The more shapely the breasts, the more womanly a lady becomes.

“I am very happy with the result of my breast enhancement procedure with Belo,” Phoemela says. “I became more confident especially when facing the cameras.”

Phoemela is a print and ramp model, a member of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP). She completed her AB Inter-Disciplinary Studies course from the College of St. Benilde at De La Salle University.

Aside from hosting, Phoemela has done acting jobs. On TV, she was offered her first assignment in ABS-CBN’s soap series, “Pangako sa ‘Yo,” starring Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa.

On the big screen, she played a bad girl role in “Ang Pamana,” which took her to film festivals abroad – San Francisco Film Festival and Hawaii International Film Festival. Her Phoemela’s other film credits include “Dubai” (starring Aga Muhlach, Claudine Barretto and John Lloyd Cruz) and “Tatlong Baraha” (the 2006 Metro manila Film Festival entry with Sen. Lito Lapid and sons Mark and Maynard).

For more details on the Breast Enhancement procedure, refer to Belo Medical Group’s official website.