Go Natural with Beauty and Bright Soap + Giveaway

By now, I am sure you are familiar with Droplets of Nature because I wrote about it in my previous post. For those of you who have not heard of the company, Droplets of Nature offers eco and family-friendly consumer products such as concentrated dish washing liquid and hand sanitizers. And just recently it has launched skin lightening soaps aptly called Beauty and Bright.

Beauty and Bright Skin Lightening Body Soap with Anti-Aging Serum Bar (Acai Soap) 130g PhP 94

Beauty and Bright has two variants - Skin Lightening Body Soap & Anti-Aging Serum Bar and Facial & Body Lightening Moringa Soap. 

I chose to open Beauty and Bright Skin Lightening Body Soap & Anti-Aging Serum Bar first because I was intrigued with the serum content in a bar soap. Oh, and also because I love its scent - berry. 

For more information and the giveaway, read after the break...

Heart Evangelista Gets Her Hair Reborn with CREAMSILK + GIVEAWAY!

You read it first here in MrsMartinez's Raves and Rants...

If you are following me on twitter, you must have read my tweet about "Get Hair Reborn with CreamSilk #beyondbeautiful". The new commercial from Unilever and CreamSilk features sultry actress with healthy gorgeous hair, Heart Evangelista.

CreamSilk Hair Reborn featuring Heart Evngelista

Be one of the first to watch the video before it premieres tomorrow at ASAP, Party Pilipinas, The Buzz and Hot Seat. Good news!!! I am giving away two (2) CreamSilk gift packs. Read the mechanics after the break....

Beauty Review: Celeteque Brightening Radiance Body Cream + Giveaway

A few weeks ago, I received a bottle of Radiance Body Cream with MultiBright Complex and SPF 15 from Celeteque DermoScience. If you have been reading my blog, you know that I love body lotions. In fact, I have several brands right now (this one included ; p) that I alternately use depending on my mood ; )

  Celeteque DermoScience Radiance Body Cream with MultiBright Complex and SPF 15 200 ml 
PhP 270

What I love about the product:

• Sheer finish
• Absorbs easily by the skin
• Non-greasy
• SPF 15- Titanium Dioxide, check!
• Does not leave white streaks

What I don't like about the product:

• Lightly-scented
• Not so rich and creamy

To know more about the product and to enter the giveaway, read more after the break...

Sakura Foam Hand Sanitizer + Giveaway

A few days ago, I received a package from Sakura Philippines.  It contained two bottles of Sakura Foam Hand Sanitizers, a tube of Sakura Hand & Nail Cream and another tube of Sakura Foot & Heel Lotion.

 Sakura Foam Hand Sanitizer 50ml PhP 65.75 and 200ml PhP 193.25

Sakura Disinfectant Hand Foam is effective against bacteria and viruses. Provides a rapid long lasting disinfection and biological cleanliness to any environment where the transfer of germs by hand is concern.

The 50ml bottle of Sakura Foam Hand Sanitizer is handy. I can keep it in my bag in case of emergency when no soap and water available. 

Aside from being formulated with emollients and moisturizers, what sets Sakura Foam Hand Sanitizer apart from other competing brand is its dispenser pump bottle - mousse bottle bubble pump. The pump produces bubbles! It's a fun way to clean your hands ; )

To learn more about the other Sakura products + the mechanics for the giveaway, please read after the break....

Dove Lotion #DoveInstahug Giveaway

October 25, 2012

Dove Lotion in partnership with I Can Serve Foundation, Inc.
Banyan Room
Blue Leaf Pavillion
100 Park Avenue,
McKinley Hill Village
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

It's no secret that I love Dove. In fact, I have a lot of Dove products stocked inside my cabinet. Naturally, when I got the invite for a product launching from the said brand, I gladly accepted. I am happy that the brand has come up with four variants of Dove body lotion, isn't it great?!

New! Dove Body Lotion 250ml SRP PhP 200

Dove Lotion variants:

• Dove Silky Nourishment
• Dove Essential Nourishment
• Dove Go Fresh Nourishment
• Dove Indulgent Nourishment

But the good news does not end there... In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dove proudly partners with the ICanServe Foundation, acknowledging the foundation's efforts to help create awareness over breast cancer, which afflicts thousands of Filipinas all over the country. This is in line with Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan and its advocacy of building billion better lives around the globe by 2020. 

To learn more about #DoveInstahug campaign and mechanics of the giveaway, read after the break...

Droplets of Nature Giveaway

A few weeks ago, I received a package from Droplets of Nature containing two hand sanitizers and a bottle of concentrated dishwashing liquid. I immediately noticed the cute packaging of hand sanitizers. These scented anti-bacterial hand sanitizers are available in two colors- pink (baby powder) and blue (eucalyptus). I could not decide which one is my favorite because both smell good ; p

While reading the front label of concentrated dishwashing liquid, I saw that it contains Cinnamon and Peppermint Essential Oils. True enough, when I opened the bottle and gave a sniff, there's a distinct aroma, it's spicy and minty at the same time .

 Droplets of Nature Anti-bacterial Hand Santizer 50ml Powder & Eucalyptus scent PhP 69 each

Droplets of Nature Eco-friendly Dish washing Liquid PhP 156

Droplets of Nature, Inc. is a company that caters in providing Eco-friendly and family-friendly consumer products. Knowing that more and more families are now switching to all-natural products, their prices are more affordable than competing brands.

To know more about the products and to join the giveaway, read after the break...

Yoogane opens in Manila!

September 30, 2012

Yoogane
Il Terrazzo
Quezon City
9662348

Last Sunday, my family and I went to Yoogane in Il Terrazzo after spending an afternoon window shopping in Trinoma ; p Alright, you caught me lying hahaha I bought 2 blouses. Yes, only two! I am not a shopaholic lol

Korean BBQ exhaust nozzle with flexible duct system in Yoogane

Yoogane originated in Korea. Too bad, DH and I were not able to eat there when we visited Seoul last December 2011 that's why I could not make a comparison in terms of ambiance & quality of food.

Find out what we ordered after the break...

Win Myra Holistic Skin Care System!

It's time for another giveaway! Our friends from Unilab are generous enough to provide gift sets to 3 lucky winners - ONE (1) Grand Prize & TWO (2) Consolation Prizes. The best part of it all, prizes will be shipped nationwide... woot!

Myra Holistic Skin Care System (actual prize may vary from the photo)

Are you excited? Find out how to join after the break...

By Nature Soft 'N Supple Oil Over + Giveaway

Over a month ago, Darlene, owner of By Nature, asked me to choose several products for review from her website - By Nature Handmade Soaps. From the products I listed, she sent over a bottle of Soft 'N Supple Oil Over, a jar of Cold Salve and four bar soaps wrapped in a brown paper bag, very eco chic!

By Nature Soft 'N Supple Oil Over Keeping it SMOOTH PhP 280

By Nature is the brainchild of Darlene Del Mundo, a hands-on mother of three who wants only the best for her and her family. The business started in the year 2000, since then she has made over 30 variants of handmade soaps.

By Nature 100% Natural Products have:

• No chemical preservatives
• No chemical additives
• No animal by-products
• No artificial coloring

To know more about By Nature products and mechanics of giveaway, read after the break...

Neat 3B Face Saver Gel + Giveaway!

Last week, I received a gift pack from Jeron Distribution Group, Inc., the same company that sent Neat Feat Essential Footcare & Titania Made For You, Soft Touch range for review a few months back.

 

 Neat 3B Face Saver Gel 50g PhP 395

The Arix Sulit eco bag contains several Neat Feat Essential Footcare and it's newest product -Face Saver Gel. It's a revolutionary antiperspirant that reduces facial perspiration.

Face Saver Gel:

• Helps prevent makeup running
• Helps prevent sunscreen running
• Prevents perspiration dripping into your eyes whilst playing sport
• Great in social situations where people may be nervous or where people perspire in warm and  humid condition

How to apply the product:

• Apply thinly before sunscreen or makeup

Active ingredient: Aluminum Chlorohydrate

Face Saver Gel and whole lot of product can be yours! Mechanics after the break ....

Tipco Rewards You With Tripaway 2 Promo!

Tipco 100% Pure is a part of my grocery list. I usually buy 3-4 packs of different flavors. In fact, when I got an e-vite to attend Tipco's event, I still have two remaining packs inside my refrigerator ; p  Mangosteen, Purple Carrot, 32 Veggies and Mixed Fruits Juice and Gojiberry are my favorite. 

(l-r) Mangosteen, Gojiberry, Cranberry & Tangerine 

Anyway, during the event, Tipco launched its newest promo dubbed as Tipco Tripaway 2. Just buy Tipco 100% Pure Juice and and you can get a chance to fly to exciting destinations! How awesome is that?!

Read after the break for more information....

MrsMartinez's Birthday Blowout Giveaway Year 2!

It's my birthday! You know what that means---> It is time for my Birthday Blowout Giveaway Year 2!

Thanks DKNY for the cake!

Are you as excited as I am? Read after the break to view the prizes and the mechanics...

MrsMartinez Gives: Special Screening of The Vow

Hey, you, lovebirds! Do you have a date on Valentine's Day? I have good news to share, MrsMartinez in cooperation with Carmex Philippines and Zoya Manila is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to watch the special screening of the movie The Vow.

The Vow movie poster

Starring:

Channing Tatum as Leo

Rachel McAdams as Paige

The Vow is based on a true story about a couple- Kim and Krickitt Carpenter. It was in 1993 when their car was hit from behind by truck. Waking up with a memory loss, the husband tries to win her heart again.

Directed by: Michael Sucsy

Read after the break for mechanics...

Celeteque DermoScience Giveaway!

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I am so happy to announce my first giveaway for the year 2012! MrsMartinez's Raves & Rants in cooperation with Unilab, makers of Celeteque DermoScience is giving away 2 gift packs worth PhP3, 500! Each gift packs contains a complete set of Advanced Anti-Aging & Hydrating line! You can share the Anti- Aging line with your mom and personally use the Hydrating line. How's that for a New Year Blowout Giveaway! 

Celeteque DermoScience Anti- Aging Line

I have not yet tried these new products from Celeteque! You are so lucky to get to try it before I do! With that, I want to know which Celeteque DermoScience product do you love the most and why.

Read the complete mechanics after the break...

MrsMartinez's Holiday Blowout Giveaway!

Hey you, guys & girls! Here is a sweet surprise... I am giving away a bag of free stuff! Every now and then, I get a little extra something from the brands that I review. This year, I collected a little more than I expected. So, what to do with the excess? It's time for MrsMartinez's Holiday Blowout Giveaway!

"Thank You" goodie bag

As my way of saying "Thank You", I am raffling off the items above to one lucky reader!

Anlene fights Osteoporosis... a silent disease that can kill PLUS giveaway!

My event: September 29, 2011

Anlene "Breaking Down Osteoporosis" 

Quezon Room, Makati Shangri- la Hotel

Makati City

I always attend Anlene event. Why? Because my mom suffers from osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. I have a keen desire to learn more about the killer disease and would also want to know how to fight it. 

Thanks to Anlene's intimate round table discussion, the people from Fonterra New Zealand and Fonterra Philippines, were able to shed some light about the topic- breaking down osteoporosis.

Anlene uses GE Achilles Ultrasonometer

I am really scared about bone loss because I found out that osteoporosis manifests no signs or symptoms until a fracture occurs.Knowing that, I now drink milk twice daily. 

Osteoporosis- dubbed as the silent disease almost always leads to irreparable damage or even fatality if not addressed early on.

Anlene Bone Health Check has been instrumental in raising awareness all over the Philippines on osteoporosis. In the past four years (2005-2011), over 1 million Filipinos have been scanned and almost half have fallen into moderate and high risk of having osteoporosis, me included ; (

Total Body Pampering at Chic Nails & Spa PLUS giveaway!

My event: September 6, 2011

Chic Nails Hand, Foot & Body Spa

3B Oracle Hotel

Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City

3840097

Before I start, be sure to read this entire post as I will mention a giveaway somewhere in between this entry ; p

I love pampering myself! I believe it's one of the things that women should do at least once a month. Spa is my comfort zone where I forget my worries and stress. I feel relaxed and rejuvenated after the treatment/s. 

quaint little corner for nail art session

These days, some nail salons offer more than just manicure and pedicure. Take Chic Nail Hand, Foot & Body Spa for example, this newly opened nail salon in Katipunan offers traditional & contemporary massage therapy, face & body therapy treatments, hand & foot therapy, paraffin mani/ pedi treatment by Depileve & nail art enhancement. The spa boasts of grooming treatments for the metrosexual and spa parties for the kids too!

Face to Face with Angelica Panganiban + Pond's Big Beauty SALE!

Sometime ago, I came face to face with Ms. Angelica Panganiban. She looks flawless up close. She is such a charming young woman. 

Pond's Face to Face with Angelica

Wouldn't you want to meet her too? Pond's Philippines is making that dream into reality. It all starts just by liking Pond's Philippines on FaceBook!

Wait, there is more! Angelica is giving away Pond's Nature gift packs because she wants to share with you her wonderful experience with Pond's White Beauty Naturals.

Giveaway: GoodSkin Labs product of YOUR choice!

Because I love my readers... MrsMartinez's Raves and Rants and GoodSkin Labs joined together in this giveaway called "Create Your GoodNote". You can win any GoodSkin Labs product of your choice! How exciting is that?

giveaway ends August 30, 2011

I am so excited because you too can now enjoy the benefit from the power of GoodSkin Labs' Tri-Aktiline if that will be your choice as prize OR Filextra- a facial revolumizing treatment with collagen which I am currently using OR Eyliplex-2 TM Eye Lift Circle Reducer which I haven't tried just yet. 

Now, if you win, tell me how well your skin benefitted from these products! Read after the break...

Pharmaton and the wonders of Ginseng

Commercial muna!

Ginseng, according to the dictionary, is a plant tuber credited with various tonic and medicinal properties, esp. in the Far East. Ginseng G115, a standardized form of ginseng is proven to energized both mind and body.  I know ginseng, a natural herb extract,  have been used by my grandfather. He used to formulate Chinese traditional medicine when he was still alive. He operated a small Chinese drug store and used different herbs to treat different ailments. 

Pharmaton PhP 24.50 per capsule

Pharmaton is a multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains Ginseng G115. When taken regularly, it will increase levels of alertness and mental clarity aside from treating and reducing tiredness.


Read more after the break to view another contest...