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I would like to share with you one of my greatest finds: Dr. Labella Intensive Whitening Waterfull Toner. Watch the full vlog on my youtube channel here.

I have been using this wonderful toner for about a month now. So far so good! Just clear and moisturized face. It has helped me get rid of the dark spots on my face. Thanks to its main ingredient Glutathione. Also, it has Hyaluronic Acid or Sodium Hyaluronate, probably one of the best moisturizing ingredients that I know. Each molecule holds up to 10 times its weight in water. This Korean-made toner comes in a premium looking 150 ml bottle.

It is in liquid form, translucent and smells good. After washing, I apply it on my face using a cotton ball, gently smoothing it from the center out. I do not use a moisturizer anymore after using the toner. I just put on a sunblock before going out and about.

Below is the complete list of ingredients of this wonderful toner. Just all the good stuff!

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glutathione, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract, Oryza Sative (Rice) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Arbutin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Glucose, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Andansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Betaine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance

For inquiries on how to get this product, please visit www.facebook.com/DrLabellaPhilippines or www.drlabella.com.ph

Have you tried this product? Let me know in the comments section below. You may also suggest products that you would want me to review.

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Signing out for now. Peace!

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The rainy days are here. And with the frequent changing of weather and the ever worsening pollution in Metro Manila, it is once again time to say hello to dry and itchy skin or “skin asthma” as what it is commonly called.
Properly, this condition is called Atopic Dermatitis. The cause is unknown. I get the usual symptoms like skin dryness, redness and itchiness, mostly on my upper arms and between my fingers.

To save the day, I use Cetaphil Restoraderm Moisturizer. What I like about it is that it comes in a big bottle with pump. Just 1 to 3 pumps and I am good to go. No spills. No wastage. Just right. It is non-greasy and easily absorbed. Preservative-free and fragrance-fee. I do not have to worry about diffusing or ruining the scent of my daily perfume.

Cetaphil Restoraderm is clinically proven to moisturize dry, itchy skin.

Cetaphil is ❤.

This is it for now. Signing out. Peace.

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Since my brother, Jemdahunk, loves the Glacial Marine Mud so much, we decided to make a demo video. Contrary to the almost abrasive “charcoal-slash-glue” blackheads remover circulating online, this facial mud pack is light and gentle. Probably one of the best facial mud packs I have come across recently!

Glacial Marine Mud is rich in minerals, sourced from a remote glacial estuary in the Pacific Northwest. It is great for all-over body use, too. It is safety-allergy-dermatologist tested and effectively removes impurities and dead skin cells without affecting normal cells. There is less flaking when dried due to the presence of sea botanicals. There is minimal water separation, too.

This forms part of my almost weekly skin care routine which I coined as Mud Pack Saturday. It is also one great way to spend quality time with friends and family while catching up on things that transpired during the week or while watching a game on TV or during a Game of Thrones marathon on a Saturday.

This amazing product is a must-try. Great testimonials abound online, too. Go and visit the shop now! Free shipping within the Philippines.

Hope you guys enjoy the weekend and have a blast! Signing out for now. Peace!

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Watch the latest vlog below and find out Jemdahunk’s latest skin care find, i.e., Epoch Glacial Marine Mud

The Epoch Glacial Marine Mud helps draw out impurities, remove dead skin cells, and nurture skin with more than 50 skin beneficial minerals, including zinc and sea botanicals.

This amazing product perfect for Mud Pack Saturdays:

• Effectively removes impurities and dead skin cells without affecting normal cells.
• Less flaking when dried due to presence of sea botanicals
• Minimal water separation
• Rich in minerals
• Great for all-over body use
• New low-density, flexible tube lets you get all the product out so none goes to waste
• $0.25 from each Epoch Glacial Marine Mud sold goes toward the Force for Good campaign, which assists various cultures and projects around the world
• Safety-Allergy-Dermatologist Tested

Try this great skin care find. Signing out for now. Peace!

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The 2nd instalment features my brother’s top three skin care tips.

He ensures that he:
1. cleanses his face properly;
2. keeps himself hydrated by drinking enough water daily and moisturising his face and body, and;
3. gets enough sleep

As a stress reliever, he finds time to play his favourite online role-playing game, DOTA. Add him up, look for the player Totoro (I hope I got the name right).

Since my brother just kept going and going during the shoot and he just could not control himself to talk about his latest skin care find, there will be a third part featuring the Glacial Marine Mud. It was Mud Pack Saturday anyway. So, the heck, why not?

Do give us feedback in the comments section below.

Thanks.

Signing out for now. Peace!

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This is the first part of a series. My brother, Jem aka Jemdahunk, the author of the viral video “How To Dance In A Club” joins me to talk about what he has been up to lately, his skin care routine and everything in between.

It has been a long time since he has done any online video lately. That is why I willed myself to avoid splicing the chit chat during video editing to keep its authenticity. Hence, the reason for the 3-part series. Otherwise, I would end up with a 15-minute video. I will be uploading the 2nd and 3rd parts soon.

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It is of utmost importance that all (men included) take good care of their skin. Let me keep it simple. The basic rule is to cleanse, tone, moisturize and protect. Use products that can do all four while at the same time hydrating the skin.

Hydration is key. Trust products that are dermatologically tested, too. Choose what is good for the skin or what is Hiyang. Hiyang is a Filipino term which means compatible. One’s skin care routine does not have to be tedious. The simpler the better. Consistency, my friend, is the objective. Just do the routine on a daily basis. Remember to consult a dermatologist, too. We have different skin types and the products that I am using may not be suitable for your skin type.

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In recent news, the Philippine government under the Duterte administration is eyeing to implement a total log ban without exemptions nationwide to protect the country’s watershed. Apparently, it was reported that despite the total log ban, several companies still managed to get licenses to cut down trees under the Integrated Forest Management Agreement (IFMA) and the Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) contracts.

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Personally, I think it is about time that Filipinos, not just the government, start taking care of the environment. Lately, places that never got flooded get flooded. It is sad.

Not totally related to this is the topic of my second vlog. I am slowly but surely getting the hang of it, vlogging I mean. Above is my second vlog contribution to humanity on proper personal hygiene and good grooming.

It is high time that men realize the need to trim those unsightly nose hair to be in tip-top shape. In this vlog, I will be sharing various options and will be featuring one of the essentials I have in my man-bag or merse. Merse is an urban term for men’s purse, Special thank you to Ryan, my brother’s colleague, and friend, for introducing this millennial term to me.

Hope you Pinoy guys (and girls) enjoy watching. Do let me know what you think by sending feedback. Let me know, too, if you have any topics in mind that you would want me to cover aside from the remaining items in my merse.

In my upcoming blogs and vlogs, I will be sharing my daily skin care regimen. I will be featuring four items. These are the facial cleanser, facial toner, facial moisturizer with SPF 15 and evening moisturizer.

Till next time. Thank you!

Signing out for now. Peace!

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The 2015 Miss Universe winner Pia Wurtzbach’s reign ended with the crowning of the new Miss Universe,  Iris Mittenaere of France, on January 30, 2017. When asked about what piece of advice she can give to Iris (pronounced as Ee-ris, not Ay-ris), she candidly said, “back up your phone”.

Watch the video clip at the end of this post. 

Coming from a beauty queen, that is one practical piece of advice not just for Iris but for everyone who loves taking selfies and capturing minutes-turned-to-moments on camera. Honestly, I have never really thought about it until now considering that I have lost pictures on my phone once or twice in the past. With the advent of smart phones, backing up phones is just some clicks away.

How does one back up photos on the phone anyway? I have searched the world wide web on how to back up photos on two brands of smart phones, i.e., Samsung and Apple.

SAMSUNG

The procedure may vary across Samsung models. Using my Note 5, here is how to back up photos:

Back up with Google

1. Connect to Wi-Fi.
2. Go to Apps.

3. Go to Settings.

4. Go to Cloud and Accounts.

5. Tap Accounts

6. Tap Google.

7. Tap preferred Gmail Account.

8. Tap Sync Google Photos Backup.

9. Go back to Cloud and Accounts.

10. Tap Backup. 

11. Tack Back up my data under Google Account.
12. Tap Backup account.

13.  Stay connected until the process completes.

Back up with Samsung Cloud

1. Connect to Wi-Fi.
2. Go to Apps.
3. Go to Settings.
4. Go to Cloud and Accounts.
5. Tap Samsung Cloud.

6. Tap Gallery to turn on.
7. Tap Back up my data.

8. Stay connected until the process completes.

Back up with Samsung Kies and Drop Box may also be done. For more information, visit http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/skp/faq/1059963

APPLE

Using my old and still dependable Iphone 4S and Ipad 3, here is how to back up photos on an Apple device:

Back up with iCloud

1. Connect to Wi-Fi.
2. Go to Settings.

3. Scroll down and tap iCloud. 

4. Tap Photos to turn on.

5. Choose where to back up photos.

6. Go back to iCloud.

7. Scroll down and tap Backup.

8. Tap iCloud Backup to turn on.

9. Stay connected until the process completes.

Back up with iTunes is also possible. For more information, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977

So there it is! Be like Pia. Back up those pictures and stay confidently good-looking. Wink. Wink!

Please share this post and follow me as I share the features and benefits of the various skin care essentials and everything else in my man-bag in my upcoming posts.

Watch Pia Wurtzbach’s video clip here:

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These are the items in my man-bag:

• Whitening toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Travel toothbrush
• Foldable brush and comb in one
• Hair wax
• Antiperspirant
• Nose hair trimmer
• Oud perfume
• Gentle facial cleanser
• Non-stinging facial toner
• Light facial moisturizer with SPF
• Anti-aging evening moisturizer
• Over-the-counter Tretinoin
• Eye cream for dark circles
• Eye drops for red eyes
• Lip balms with and without SPF

Follow me as I share the features and benefits of the various skin care essentials and everything else in my man-bag in my upcoming posts.

Have a blessed Sunday!

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