These are a few of my favorite J&J products!

 

It is J&J x Shopee Super Beauty Day!

What’s in store?  Deals up to 50% off for 3 days only!  There are so many products to discover and so many products to use.  Let me break it down for you!

Discover the Science of Healthy Mouth with Listerine!

I have tried all the variants but my favorite is the new Listerine Total Care Zero Mouthwash 500ml

Discover the Science of Every Skin

Neutrogena has been around for so many years, it has won various Beauty Awards even eons ago when I was jus starting out Blogging. The Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentale Foaming Cleanser is my favorite cleanswer for in-between face washing.  

Discover the Soothing Science of Oats

And if we want to talk about Gentle, check out dermatologically tested Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion. I suffered from eczema the whole quarantie and this particular lotion helped me not only in the department of soothing but it healed my skin issues as well.

And let’s not forget for those who have babies or toddlers at home, Johnson’s Milk + Rice Bath products should always be part of your shopping list!

I Wonder: Products You're Scared to Use

Happy Thursday everyone!  The week passed by pretty well!  People may think I've never been sad nor in a bad mood.  Well, I am only human!  I do get tired, sleepy, not in a mood, sad and most of all Psychotic! (hahaha, at least I admit it!) and a lot of you would ask me why I'm always in a cheerful mood!  Well, it's just perspective and choice!  I choose to be happy and cheerful because that's how I want my life to be and I choose to be happy!  I hope that sends out a good vibes to all of you :)

The week went well, I've been pretty diligent with my reviews, nail art tutorials and I've been answering email and Cbox queries quite on time!  So, I guess its time for me to turn the table again and create an "I Wonder" post this week because I seriously love hearing from YOU!  I enjoy reading your comments especially suggestions because hey..my beauty knowledge needed some expansion! *winks*

Being a beauty blogger, people may think I review ALL products that's available in the market.  WRONG!  I am very keen with the products I use and review.  There are so many wonderful products out there, we all agree on that but there are definitely products we know we just can't use.  To make it more specific, I'll talk about what I use daily, Facial Washes!  There are 2 types of facial washes I've always wanted to try and yet, I chicken out....

1. Facial wash that doubles as scrubs

Everyone who reads my blog knows I complain about my skin's dryness!  Though scrubbing once a week is recommended, scrubs and micro-beads give me the chills!  One Scrub I've always wanted to try is the Garnier Skin Naturals Brightening Scrub Wash.

2. Facial wash that has oil control

If I see "Oil Control" in any facial product, you bet I'll run the opposite direction!  Would you believe though that I grew up with Johnson's Clean & Clear Facial Wash?  I guess I am a big proof that an oily-skinned teenager can grow up to have dry-skin...Adolescence...ugh!

So yeah, I've spilled the beans on what I'm scared to try.  But dear oily-skinned friends out there!  Don't worry, the 2 products mentioned above have been used by our resident Mr. Askmewhats!  He's got the oilies!  I may interview him for reviews on the above two products!  Interested?  Give him the nudge!  *laughs*  

I Wonder:

"Are there any specific products you're scared to try?"

Smile and click comment!  This is fun, well not really, but it's fun to know what products we steer clear from!!!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Reports: JnJ's Soft Look Launch with Bayo

BREAKING NEWS: DollFace will no longer be participating at the Eastwood Vanity Fair due to a sudden change of schedule. Instead they will be holding a private event on April 30-May2, 10am-9pm at Unit 6c Burgundy Plaza Katipunan Ave. in lieu of the canceled bazaar. Please submit your names to  dollfacecosmetix@gmail.com to be included in their guest list.

Back to regular program....

Around August last year, I was invited to Johnson & Johnson's Body Care Launch, I was able to take a peek and report back to you all how beautiful skin can go hand in hand with fashion!  The line was presented through a fashion show with Manila's top fashion and beauty icons.  This year, JnJ did it again!  Yours truly got another invite for an exclusive multimedia fashion show event with this in mind....

Get Softest Summer Skin with Johnson's Body Care

Flaunt it with Bayo's Soft Look Collection

The event will showcase limited edition collection of specially-designed summer ensembles that will help women showcase their beautiful, soft skin!  The launch of "Soft Look" Collection by the leading female fashion brand, Bayo.  This event was hosted by Ms. Sarah Meier. 

According to Johnson's Body Care Senior Brand Manager, Ms. Via Abano

"Johnson's Body Care is delighted and excited to launch the Soft Look Collection that will enable women to choose outfits that highlight their best asset this summer --- their beautiful soft skin."  She also added: "Summer is indeed one of the most appropriate times to flaunt beautiful skin.  The benefits provided by Johnson's Body Care are definitely best paired with pieces from the Soft Look Collection."

Seventeen pieces of the collection was featured, and here are some of them!

as quoted from Ms. Mary Grace Magcamit, Bayo's Merchandiser

"Off-white eyelets and lace are the base fabrics of the collection with a little blush as an accent color.  The silhouettes are meticulously definied with a gorgeous variety of tops, dresses and bottoms in styles ideal for the summer season.  Halters, tunics and strapless pieces with a soft, flowing feel, show off more skin to soak up the summer sun."

Ms. Abano also added that Bayo was chosen as partner for the Soft Look Collection because Bayo appleas to the modern and confident Filipina, with fashion styles and clothing pieces that naturally accentuate a woman's soft skin.

Via Abano and Mary Grace Magcamit from Bayo

Good news to Philippine readers.  Special freebies and discounts await women up to June 15, 2010.  By purchasing any item from the Johnson's Body Care Soft Look Collection in participating Bayo outlets, women will get a free 100ml Johnson's Body Care lotion and a 20% discount coupon for a succeeding purchase of a 200ml or 400ml lotion or wash at Watsons.  Alternately, when women buy 200ml or 400ml Johnson's Body Care Lotion or Wash at Watsons, they will get 10% off any item from the Soft Look Collection!  Great deal!

For more information abut Johnson's Body Care and the Soft Look Collection, simply log on to Facebook and become a fan of Johnson's Body Care at http://www.facebook.com/bodycareph.

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And you think I'm done with this report?  How could I end this without sharing to you the wonderful people I've met during the event?

Saw my high school mate Ms. Jane Kingsu-Cheng of Style Kit

Gorgeous Bloggers and a Hunk *winks*

L-R Me, Earth, Jennifer, Wendy and Azrael

L-R Tara, Dang (nice to FINALLY meet you), 

Me, Frances, Shen, Jamie and Jheng

First time meeting Maui in person, great to meet you Mau!
(leftmost side)

A group shot with Strategic Edge's Annie (leftmost side)!

I had a wonderful time!!!
Thanks to the people from JnJ, Bayo, Watson's, staffs from Encore (former Embassy) and the gorgeous ladies from Strategic Edge!  Thanks to Bobbi Brown too for the makeover!  I'll tell you more about it soon!  

Ooohh, that felt like an Oscar Speech.
Should I start thanking my family too?  *laughs*
Oh!  Thanks to hubby Keith for the shots!  (that's family!)
And that completes my Oscars' winning speech!

*flying kisses*
Sorry! Can't help it! :P
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

I Wonder: Oil Blotting Sheets - Vital or a Waste?

You will never see me use an oil blotting sheet on myself.  I have the driest skin and you'd probably see me dab a bit of moisturizer or spritz myself with moisturizing spray instead.  Though there are stuffs I don't use, there are definitely a lot of products out there that can stir my interest and I am sure it will be useful for readers who are on the oilier side.

I have used a couple of oil blotting sheets on clients who have VERY oily skin.  Is it vital for me?  Not for myself but yes, it is vital as a make-up artist!  It helps a lot to have this inside the kit for those makeup and retouch moment, I once had an experience applying light powder on the groom, I spritz water and wiped his face well prior to doing so. I thought I was ready!  But turned out, this guy client have very oily skin so the powder ended up on his face in blotches!  Boy!  Am I glad I was early and I had enough time to ask him to wash his face all over again and thank goodness for oil blotters which are heaven sent on times like these!

One Oil Blotting Sheet I've used is from J&J Clean & Clear, it costs a little bit above Php100 (approx $3.00) for 60 sheets.  I like it that it doesn't tear like other paper blotting sheets.

Now, I Wonder:

"Do You Use Oil Blotting Sheets?  

If Yes, what's your favorite brand?"

Before I end this post, I want to give a shoutout to my wonderful friends for sending me Christmas gifts!  Thank you!  It arrived super late but it gave me a huge smile!  I do have a rough 2009 and 2010 may not be an exception!  But having people who cares from all walks of life can make my life easier! :)

From Plue

From my long time friend Toma

 

And from my angel in Malaysia!

Major hugs for the love! :)

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Something New: No to Oil, Yes to Clear Skin This Christmas

Holidays are here and gift giving is definitely part of your list!  What if you're on a budget?  What to do?

Luckily, Clean & Clear makes available two special product bundles to keep the skin from breaking out and help girls achieve fair and radiant skin, without the excess oil, this holiday season!

Enjoy pimple and oil-free skin with the help of Clean & Clear pimple Clearing Kit. 

This kit consists of one Clean & Clear Active Clear Pimple Clearing Cleanser (50g) that helps clear pimples while at the same time, gently soothes irritated skin.  What's more, it comes with the Clean & Clear Oil Control Film at 50% off!  The all-time favorite oil blotter instantly removes excess oil and shine from the face.  It can be used anytime, anywhere throughout the day as it doesn't smudge make-up!

Available in all supermarkets, drugstores and department stores for Php133.50 (approx $2.90)

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To those who suffer from acne breakouts due to oily skin are also likely to have dull, lifeless skin.  Bring back your skin's naturally clear, fair glow with Clean & Clear Clear Fair Glow Kit.

 

This kit contains one Clean & Clear Clear Fairness Cleanwer (100g) and Clean & Clear Oil Control Film at half-price.  According to Johnson & Johnson, the Clear Fairness Cleanser has a unique whitening Vitamin C Beads Formula that effectively lightens skin, making it fair and radiant.  It's oil-free and non-drying formulation makes it ideal for everyday use.

Available in all supermarkets, drugstores and department stores for Php186.50 (approx $4.00)

Promo runs until December 31, 2009!
If you know someone who uses this brand and swore by this,

it's time to stock up and give love on Christmas season!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

J&J Contest: "Your Worst Pimple Moment" (Contest Closed!)

Good morning friends!  There is something fun happening on my blog for my dear local readers!  Remember my Something New: JnJ Clean & Clear Active Clear Acne Control Kit post?  Well, fortunately, Johnson & Johnson Philippines somehow read my blog about it and saw all your wonderful comments!

So something good is coming up!!!  You can own your own set of the Acne Control Kit for FREE!!!

How?

1. Simply comment on this post briefly telling us your "Worst pimple moment" (true story please)
   
2. Type in your full name and your email address
3. No duplicate entries 
4. Contest starts NOW and will end October 31, 2009.
5. I, together with our JnJ Friends will be choosing the "Worst Pimple Moment" story
6. One winner will be announced first week of November 2009
7. Sorry, Philippine Readers only  :)
   

Want to know more details about the Acne Control Kit and other promotions they have in store?
You can always visit their website, by smiling and clicking HERE.


Goodluck!
Go ahead and share your stories!
Those worst pimple moments can finally make you win something!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Something New: JnJ Clean & Clear Active Clear Acne Control Kit

To those who didn't know, I've grown up to have bad skin. It's not the usual acne skin but I grew up with some problem on my health so the effect was imbalance hormones so during my junior high years, I've got zits and spots all over my cheeks and forehead. Why does it have to be those years where proms are the most important events in our teenage life?

It did bothered me but I took some action. I purchased Bonne Bell's Ten-O-Six in a department store and it helped lessen my zits and I was dependent to it. I went back planning to repurchase and stock up and guess what? It was gone!!! The department store did not sell them anymore as it wasn't even known in our country! Rather than sulking... I've decided to find another solution for my bad skin! That's when J&J Clean & Clear came in. It was the Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Wash that helped me out for the rest of my highschool and college years.

FAST FORWARD....

I stopped Clean & Clear as I grew older and my skin turns drier. So it was sweet goodbye to J&J.

That's why when I got home from work and saw a package on my bedside with this... it was sweet reminiscing!

Clean & Clear Active Clear Acne Control Kit has 4 powerful acne-fighting products containing salicylic acid that works together to effectively help treat and prevent acne. When used twice a day, these 4 technologies are proven to work faster and more powerfully against acne:

• Active Clear Acne Control Cleanser - The first step of the acne-fighting regimen goes beyond cleansing to penetrate pores. It contains bacteria-fighting salicylic acid that calms and soothes acne-irritated skin.
• Active Clear Acne Control Toner - The second step is the highly functioning oil-free toner that works to reduce excess oil, while clogs pores, for effective pimple prevention. The combination of salicylic acid and natural botanical ingredients tones and balances skin.
• Active Clear Acne Control Moisturizer - The third step of the regimen is the use of an oil-free moisturizer that provides a hint of moisture to soften and nourish skin, while containing a breakthrough anti-acne technology to help prevent pimples. With salicylic acid to clear and prevent acne, the natural herbal vitamin ingredients in the Active Clear Acne Control Moisturizer also nourish the skin and prevent it from drying.
• Active Clear Acne Control Speed Gel - An exciting add-on to the acne-fighting regimen is a highly effective spot treatment that starts working immediately to reduce redness, pimple size and swelling in as little as 4 hours. The combination of salicylic acid and an herbal essence acne-fighting technology visibly reduces acne --- fast!

The new Clean & Clear Active Clear Acne Control Kit is the fastest and most effective acne relief system to have ever been launched by Clean & Clear. The effective daily system is now exclusively available in Watson's stores nationwide with a suggested retail price of Php550.00 (approx $11.70).

I know..I shouldn't even dare touch this with my super dry skin. But I can't help it! I twitted about it and you know what? I've decided to give this a go and try! We'll see if this is still a sweet reunion between me and the brand or it just works better for the youngters out there. Do check out for reviews on this in the future and I promise you, I will get someone with oily and acne-prone skin to try this together with me. It'll be fun!!! Thanks to Patty for this! :)

Have you tried this line?
How do you feel about this?
Do I have to go on and try or not?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Baby Soft Skin

In today's world of whitening products, everyone is just crazy with all the whitening soaps. I myself changed soaps so many times I can't even keep track on the brands I've used. I am suffering the consequences today, for taking care too much of my face but not my body!

Since temperature isn't that bad and weather is a bit cool the past months, I have always been scratching my legs, my arms, my tummy, my back. And since I've got sensitive skin, I've always been blaming my allergies. I really do have allergies but this time, my anti-allergy medication doesn't work.

After 2 or 3 months of scratching, I have finally realized the root of all evil. My dry skin! I have been using whitening soaps, germicidal soaps, or any soaps that smell soooo darn good. I didn't even realized I am the "devil".

I've then decided to invest my time searching for the right soap, I wanted something Simple, Basic and Pure. And the answer wasn't in soap form...

JnJ says ---

With one third baby lotion to leave skin perfectly baby soft.

Best for Baby
Johnson's baby softwash is a gentle No more Tears baby wash moisturising the skin to protect its perfect baby softness whilst washing.

Best for You
New softwash will make your skin feel baby soft every time you wash While washing the gentle moisturisers of the baby lotion will help to restore skin's moisture balance for perfect baby soft skin

* gentle and effective cleansing
* contains baby lotion
* pH balanced

Askmewhats says ---

You know what? This for me is my HG! Simple moisturizing cream that is good for the skin yet, it has it's added factor of smelling OH SO GOOD! I don't care if it doesn't whiten my skin, I don't care if it's a bit more complicated to use. This product, in just a couple of days stopped my flakiness, stopped my itching and I literally can skip lotion application (which is unusual as I apply my Victoria Secret lotion religiously every morning and evening).

I don't need to type in Pros and Cons as this..for me...is a PRO!!!!!!!! For all you "itchy and scratchy" gals out there, give this a try. It won't hurt for such a good price.

Your askmewhats,
Nikki