Gift Guide: OBAGI Professional-C Serum 15%

Last minute shopping? No idea what to give your lola, tita, or even your mom? Don't fret, here is another gift suggestion for your loved one... OBAGI System Professional- C Serum. 

Obagi System Professional- C Serum 15% 30ml PhP 4, 850

The Obagi Professional- C Serum line of topical professional strength vitamin C serums has been formulated with stabilized L-ascorbic acid, the only form of vitamin C known to be recognized by the body.

My "ah-ma" (grandmother) passed away December of last year. I would have given her this bottle of vitamin C serum. I knew she would love it. She had beautiful skin even at 96. I miss her...

My Review: Obagi-C RX System C-SunGuard SPF 30

By now, most of you have read about the House Of Obagi (HOO) that I have attended two months ago. What I didn't tell you is that I was given a box of Obagi-C RX System C- Sunguard with SPF 30... woot!

I was quite happy with my Pevonia Botanica Ligne Soleil sunblock so I was not able to try this product sooner. Fact is that I tend to stick with one brand if the product suits me well. Case in point, the bottle I had was already half empty when I gave it away to my mom. Yes, I have to part with a product to give way to other brands so I can share my experience with you, my dear readers ; )

OBAGI C-Sunguard SPF 30 3 fl. oz (90ml) PhP3740

What is Sun Protection Factor (SPF)?

SPF numbers signify the duration of protection against UVB rays versus not using a sunscreen. E.g. no sunscreen= sunburn onset 10 minutes; SPF 30= sunburn onset 300 minutes.

UVA:

• Penetrates skin more deeply than UVB
• Plays a major role in accelerating photoaging: wrinkles, skin roughening, blotchy skin color, brow spots, poor skin tone, sallowness
• Can contribute to development of skin cancer

UVB:

• Penetrates skin less deeply than UVA
• Is a primary cause of sunburn
• Plays a key role in the development of skin cancer
• Contributes to photoaging

OBAGI 360 The Complete Obagi System at M Cafe

My event: August 17, 2011

House Of Obagi (HOO) Dinner

M Cafe

Greenbelt Makati

I know it's going to be a fun night when I agreed to attend a dinner invitation by House Of Obagi (HOO). The best of the beauty and fashion bloggers in the metro is going to be in one place in one night. It's an event I would not want to miss!

The Complete Obagi System

Bloggers were invited to hear all about OBAGI 360. It's a complete 360 transformation of the skin hence the name, OBAGI 360. 

Dr. Stephen Lacson discussed about the complete Obagi system which includes:

• Obagi Nu- Derm Foaming Gel- gentle foaming wash with aloe vera to remove impurities, oil and make up, leaving oily skin clean and fresh
• Toner- natural astringent formulated with Alum
• Clear- formulated with lightening ingredients that correct uneven skin surface, skin color and brown spots
• Exfoderm- formulated with skin exfoliating phytic acid
• Blender- corrects the skin at the cellular level and formulated wit lightening ingredients to improve the appearance of the skin
• Physical Sunscreen SPF32- a physical sunblock that contains 18.5% zinc oxide
• Pro-C 10%- formualted with 10% L- ascorbic acid that is potent in defending against damaging UVA and UVB rays preventing premature signs of skin aging like fine lines and wrinkles
• Elastiderm Eye Cream- contains bi- mineral complex, malonic acid and blueberry extract; helps replenish elastin and build collagen to reduce wrinkles around the eyes, complementing your healthy skin
• TR Complex- a 0.1% Tretinoin Cream that further improves skin texture and evens out roughness when used in combination with the Nu- derm Blender

MrsMartinez' Birthday Blowout giveaway!

Hello! This is the birthday girl speaking haha I am back! As promised, this is going to be a major, major giveaway! Over PhP40, 000 worth of prizes to be given away to not just one but FIVE (5) winners! The following prizes are from brands that I use and love. I want you to enjoy it so what are you waiting for. Scroll down to see what are up for grabs!

prizes to be won in MrsMartinez' birthday blowout

Prizes at stake:

• Obagi Professional-C Serum 15% Vitamin C Serum PhP4, 850
• Obagi-C RX System C- Cleansing Gel with Vitamin C PhP3, 740
• Obagi Signature Treatment PhP3, 500
• Pevonia Botanica Dry Oil Body Moisturizer PhP3, 120
• Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm PhP99.25
• Ramen Bar PhP5, 000
• Plains & Prints PhP5, 000
• Serenitea PhP1,000
• Jewelmer Flow Magazine with Mother of Pearl Bookmark
• Jewelmer The Ultimate Orient Coffee Table Book
• Jewelmer Mother of Pearl Bookmark that can double as necklace
• Pure White Facial Foam 50g PhP82.75
• Flawless White Spot Blocking Serum PhP485
• Flawless White Day Cream PhP159
• A set Age Miracle gift pack (facial foam PhP219.75, day cream PhP593.75 and night cream PhP643.75) 
• Ipanema gift certificates