Pond's White Beauty & Pond's Clear Balance Facial Washes Launching

My event: October 27, 2011

Rediscover The Power of Pond's White Beauty And Pond's Clear Balance

Product Launching

Society Lounge

G/F Atrium Building 

Makati Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas

Makati City

Pond's launches Clear Balance facial washes over an afternoon snack. The event was held in the afternoon and as a result only a handful of beauty bloggers were able to attend ; (

care to shop anyone?

I noticed a full display of Pond's products on the side near the stage. Well, those are the products that Pond's wants you to learn more about ; p

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.

Angelica Panganiban for Pond's White Beauty Naturals

My event: June 14, 2011

Pond's White Beauty Naturals

Sunset Pavillion, Sofitel

I was invited to the launching of Pond's natural product line called Pond's White Beauty Naturals. That night, the latest endorser was also announced.

with endorser Angelica Panganiban

The theme of the night is fashionably eco- friendly. Unlike during the CLEAR shampoo event, this time around I complied and wore a dress with floral design. 

MrsMartinez in Pond's Unbeaten Challenge shown in ETC

No excuse for this delayed post. I wish you can spot me here in this video haha This was shown every night earlier this month in ETC Vibe.

catch a glimpse of me

That's all for today folks! I am going to deliver the loots to my winners and then play badminton afterwards. I'm excited to play badminton again after a week of hiatus.

You can view the challenge microsite here, challenge entry here and the event night here.

Later!

Celeteque Advanced Anti- Aging Trio... an amazing discovery!

My event: May 11, 2011

Celeteque Advanced Blogger Meet Up

The Linden Suites

Roof Deck Tower 2

37 San Miguel Avenue

Ortigas Center 

Pasig City

This is what I like most about blogging, I get invited by the brands that I use. Take Celeteque for example, after blogging about how I love this brand, I got my first invite last May 11. Yes, the same date as my wedding anniversary hehe I took home a set of Celeteque Advanced Anti Aging Trio from the event. It turned out to be my anniversary present because DH didn't give me any ; ( waaaaaaaaah! Plus, I went home late after the event that we have to cancel our plan for the night. Boo hoo!

Ok, enough of the whining! 

I hitched with MyMomFriday because I know parking at Linden Suites would be daunting task. She has a very good driver hehe The invite said that the event will be on the roof deck where I imagined it to be an open air venue. Good thing, the event took place in a conference-like room and it's air conditioned. I can't believe the heat that day. You can see the rays of the sun peeking through the curtain at the background of dermatologist, Dr. Nenita Alberto whose skin I envy.

Dr. Nenita Alberto, The Medical City

She throughly discussed about skin aging and how to prevent it from happening too soon. 

Below are some of the key points to have a youthful looking skin:

• Avoid 10am-4pm sun
• Use sunscreen with at least SPF15
• Apply moisturizer to avoid water evaporation

Pond's Unbeaten Whitening Experience winners

My event: April 12, 2011

Pond's Flawless White 

The Unbeaten Whitening Experience

Fiamma

Jupiter St., Makati City

It is not a secret that I was invited to take part of The Unbeaten Whitening Experience challenge. It was a grueling 3 weeks where I have to take note of the beauty progress of my team mate, Cats- a long time friend and non blogger. After our team met 7 deadlines and garnered 400 votes, sad to say, we didn't win. But we are both happy for the other teams who won! Congratulations to the winners, Ginger and Reena!

The Quirky Lawyer & The Queen of Talk

Now, where did the "Queen of Talk" come from? haha I wasn't aware that I talk too much lol 

Breaking News... MrsMartinez in Business Mirror!

Alright and I thought getting people to LIKE my blog posts in Pond's microsite would get me nowhere instead I got an odd request from an old batch mate of mine, Mike. He asked if I can write an article to be posted in Business Mirror's supplemental magazine called Health & Fitness. This was after I asked him to PLEASE like my Pond's post haha After exchanging a few words, if I am getting compensated- NO, I wasn't paid to contribute (poor me!) He gave me his assurance that he is willing to print my blog URL and Pond's microsite in exchange for a 2 page article! Oh, the things I would do to promote it haha

While I didn't promised Mike anything because he just gave me a vague description of what the topic is all about- summer and skin. He reminded me not to mention any product along the way haha It kills me to keep secrets to my readers. And of course the deadline- was it Sunday or Monday night? hehe I wasn't really sure! Oh, by the way, I will put in blue the names of the brands I love!

As usual, I crammed and submitted a few hours before the deadline but only a page and a half... whew! As usual, I didn't know how I managed to write an article but I did with my eyes half close lol I didn't attach any pictures, not even a description of myself. I just wrote "By MrsMartinez", included the links of my blog and of course, the microsite... most important! lol Okay, I didn't expect that my article would passed and get printed, talk about no confidence at all haha

Health & Fitness March 31, 2011 page 11

Here's my article:

Taking skin care to heart this summer!

By MrsMartinez

Summer means baring more skin under the sun. While some of you like the idea of getting a tan, I, on the other hand, hide behind my powerful sunscreen. And if that’s not enough, I could always count on my huge sunglasses. I am fair skinned to start with so my protection from the sun is nil, nada.

LIKE and win in Pond's Flawless White The Unbeaten Whitening Experience!

This is really nerve-wracking! I mean, each post that you see on Pond's microsite corresponds to a deadline. When I signed up for this, I didn't know that meeting deadlines can be this stressful or how hard it is to beg friends, relatives, readers to LIKE my team's entry.

If you are still out of the loop, you may want to check out Pond's Flawless White The Unbeaten Whitening Experience challenge where a blogger, that's me, and a friend team up to come up with a series of posts, 7 posts in all, leading to a flawless white skin in just three weeks! The blogger would document the changes the friend will experience using Pond's Flawless White range. 

my FOTD: barely there make up (no retouch)

Naturally, I have to try these new products! When Cats, my teammate, raved and talked about her favorite among the range, Flawless White Spots Blocking Serum, I was enticed to try and see the effect on my face.

Pond's Gold Radiance

My event: February 1, 2010

Pond's Gold Radiance 

Interview with Tweetie de Leon

Shang Palace, Makati Shangri-la

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE WHO WON!

My 2011 is going to be a beautiful year! Why? Because I am swarming with beauty products lol 

You all know how I have always been a fan of Pond's. You can find several posts here in my blog. It was my mom who influenced and got me hooked on this brand. Naturally, I was so excited when I got the invite to attend an intimate interview with none other than Pond's Gold Radiance spokesperson, Ms. Tweetie de Leon- Gonzales.

Pond's Gold Radiance entire range

• Pond's Gold Radiance Boosting Cleansing Mousse PhP399
• Pond's Gold Radiance Youthful Glow Day Cream SPF 15 PA++ PhP799 (50ml)
• Pond's Gold Radiance Facial Foam PhP249
• Pond's Gold Radiance Youthful Night Repair PhP799
• Pond's Gold Radiance Youth Reviving Eye Cream PhP699 (15ml)
• Pond's Gold Radiance Precious Youth Serum PhP799 (30ml)

Happy Cotton Buds

I am happy with my current cotton buds. First, it's paper stem. The cotton is securely spun around the tip so it won't slip off.  Don't you just hate it when the cotton easily detaches from the tip? Some cotton buds   have thin cotton tips making you use twice as much cotton buds. 

Happy Cotton Buds paper stem PhP18.10

I use it to clean my belly button and ears. I also use it for removing my eye make up together with Ponds Cold Cream Deep Cleanser. This product is available in Unimart, Greenhills Shopping Center.

Lastly, it's proudly made in the Philippines!

Pond's Cold Cream Deep Cleanser

I saw my mom using Pond's Cold Cream on her face to remove make up residue while growing up. And now, even with various make up remover in the market, I stick with Pond's because it's already tried and tested by my mom. I don't know why Pond's doesn't market it as a make up remover though.  But I can tell you this, it can double as one. It deeply cleanses and removes make up residue. 

 pond's perfect care PhP100

After attending two events in a day, Real Living Magazine and Nestle Heaven ice cream launch, I remove my make up using Pond's Cold Cream.