Beauty Magnet: House of Authentic and Effective Beauty Products celebrates it's 9th Year

Nowadays, cosmetics and beauty products are selling like hotcakes and that is because more and more people are getting conscious with the way they look. People are open with the enhancement of their physical features like their complexion and body figure. While others might be against it, I personally think that here's nothing wrong with it. If doing so makes you feel good about yourself then we should go for it and don't let anyone dictate otherwise, right? Feeling beautiful and good about yourself attracts positive vibes!

I'm actually surprised to find out that there's a wide range of beauty products both from local and international brands, most I haven't personally tried. And, beauty enthusiasts need not to search far and wide for beauty products because aside from malls and drugstores beauty products can be bought online.

Speaking of online shop, last month I attended the 9th anniversary of Beauty Magnet Store, it was also a celebration of the owner, Ms. Manette Calupitan's birthday. 

Beauty Magnet Store is a registered company with the Department of Trade and Industry in the Philippines. The company started operations on 2007 and has built a reputation as an online international seller of authentic and quality health and beauty products. They take pride with their QUALITY and AUTHENTIC product ranges. All their products are carefully researched before they are put in display to the store to ensure that they bring nothing less for their customers. For this, they also provide money back guarantee on authenticity of their items. I believe they wont last for 9 long years if they are not legit right?

Fifty percent (50%) of their customers are from the United States while the next fifty percent (50%) are from Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Philippines, The Middle East and other countries. Here in the Philippines they have been issued a License To Operate (LTO) as Food Distributor/Wholesaler (covering health/food supplements) by the FDA. Beauty Magnet aims to expand into distribution of quality health and beauty products both in the Philippines and abroad. 

The 9th anniversary and birthday celebration was fun and guests were served with sumptuous food. During the event, they announced that they will be opening their first physical store. Ms. Manette also gave us a sneak peek on some of the latest products that they will soon launch on their store. And of course, I'd like you to have the first dibs on these beauty products 

Here are some of the items that beauty junkees should watch out for.

QQ Collagen Jelly (20000mg Collagen)

We all know by now that Collagen is essential to the health and appearance of our skin. It is an important building block for elasticity, and its ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen supplements comes in many forms, capsule, tablets, powdered and now in jelly form! For me this jelly form is the most convenient and delicious way to take collagen supplement daily. QQ Collagen Jelly comes in different flavors, peach, grape, orange and kiwi. I got to taste one during the event and yum, it's so delicious I think I can finish 1 box in just one sitting. Haha!

Bee Zin Snow White

This whitening tablet is a combination of the latest and most powerful skin whitening ingredients-- PYCOGENOL®, GLUTATHIONE AND ARBUTIN. 

Studies show that PYCOGENOL® is 4 times more powerful in skin lightening than KOJIC ACID

Pycnogenol ® = Grape seed x 10 times, Vitamin E x 40 times, Vitamin C x 350 times, Lipoic acid x 1000 times.

Magic Vitamin C Powder

This is also a whitening product and will provide you with a spotless white beauty. I got to try this too during the event and I was impressed with just one try. It instantly lighten the back of my hands where I applied it. This is not just for the face but also on dark underarms and other dark spots on the body. 

Bee Zin DD Supplement with Royal Jelly Plus+ (5000mg)

This supplement is also anti aging and can make the breast firm.

These are just some of the latest products that will soon be available in Beauty Magnet Store. Most of the products will undergo repackaging and will be in English language for Filipino consumers. Aside from the products I mentioned above, there will be more surprises for everyone. 

With my fellow bloggers and Ms. Manette Calupitan- owner of Beauty Magnet Store

"Beauty Magnet believes in the power of attraction or magnetism and everyone can exude this characteristic with a little boost of self-confidence through beauty." 

So if you have any physical feature that you're not really confident with or something that you'd like to enhance now you can definitely do it just don't be afraid to explore. But of course on top of that you must also bear in mind the quality and authenticity of the products and Beauty Magnet Store is definitely worth checking. Watch out for the launch of their latest products!

Check them out online: 

Website: http://www.beautymagnetstore.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautymagnet/

Generika Drugstore Unveils Gamot Guide for the Filipino Family

Prevention is better than cure, we always hear this but honestly, maintaining a healthy lifestyle becomes a luxury for some people because of the high cost of living and health maintenance such as healthy food and supplements. Sickness then becomes inevitable which makes people shell out more money for medical consultation and medicines to cure their sickness. Unfortunately some don't seek medical attention anymore because of the high cost of medicines. Good thing nowadays people have the option to buy generics medicine which is more affordable yet equally effective compared to branded ones.

Generika Drugstore is one of the Drugstores that provide generics medicine. Generika is driven by an enduring social purpose: To help create a nation where every family can afford their basic healthcare needs. It is a mission that began thirteen years ago, when they were among the pioneers in the Philippines’ generics industry. Today, they have over 630 stores nationwide that continue to provide Filipinos with safe, high-quality, and affordable generic medicines. Now that Generika is part of Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc., they have the bolstered capacity to provide even better healthcare services to the Filipino people.

Photo from Generika Drugstore Facebook Page

And last month I received an invite to Generika's event, I was excited to find out their latest offering to the Filipino families. However I wasn't able to attend because my daughter who got sick with Pneumonia was just discharged from the hospital. Although I didn't get to attend they still shared with me the good news wherein every Filipinos will surely benefit from.

Generika Drugstore unveiled their Gabay Generika, it is their beating heart. It is the philosophy behind every single thing that the company does. It is embodied by the passion of their pharmacists who only seek to guide and assist their customers. Their pharmacists do not just dispense drugs, they provide customers with expert advice.

At its core, Gabay Generika is a new line of value-adding PLUS services that include free blood pressure monitoring, affordable mobile laboratory offerings, and blood sugar testing. But the most important aspect of Gabay Generika is the Gamot Guide – a printed reminder for customers to help them understand how to better take their medicine. Combined with free patient consultations, customers will be equipped with all the information they need to safely and effectively use their medications.

This passion for patient well-being is best exemplified by Generika’s own Actimed brand. This line of generic medications is of the highest quality and is sourced only from reputable manufacturers here and abroad. With all their drugs passing Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards, the generics they offer are guaranteed to be safe and as effective as their branded counterparts. Moving forward, Actimed will soon include wellness and nutraceutical products such as probiotics and health supplements all at a price point more affordable that what is currently available in the market.

Photo from Generika Drugstore Facebook Page

Generika’s advocacies for better healthcare extends with MEDPadala, an innovative digital service that can help Filipinos from across the globe provide for their family’s healthcare needs. Through a web platform, gift certificates can be purchased and sent via SMS or email. This is especially helpful for Overseas Filipino Workers who want to ensure that their relatives have ample budget for medicine. The gift certificates are also available in every Generika outlet, and via partners such as LBC, Ventaja PayRemit, PayVenue, Ayannah, Beam and Go, and many more.

Mr. Ted Ferrer - Generika President, Mr. Jay Ferrer - Generika Vice President for Operations, Atty. Josette Abarca - Generika Vice President for Finance and Administration, Mr. Paolo Borromeo - Head of Corporate Strategy and Development of Ayala Corporation, Mr. Michael Montelibano - Director of Ayala Health, and Ms. Beia Lat-ay - Head of Strategy and Business Development of Ayala Health

In the next four to five years, Generika Drugstore aims to have over 1,000 outlets in the country. With Gabay Generika serving as a strong anchor for better public service, MEDPadala as a means to improve access to medication, and Actimed as an expanding line of quality generics, more Filipinos can now improve their overall well-being. On the 31st of August 2016 at Fairmont Makati, Generika showcased to the media these value-adding PLUS services while highlighting how they can uplift Filipino lives. It was attended by Generika and Ayala Executives who presented their vision for Generika, focusing on its continued advocacy for accessible healthcare products and services.

To know more about Medpadala, simply visit http://medpadala.com.ph/. For more information about Generika Drugstore and Gabay Generika, you may go to http://www.generika.com.ph/.

#NoBodyLikeJames: The New Century Tuna Campaign

At last! After creating abuzz on the internet and social media and kept everyone guessing, the hunk  behind that large intriguing billboard on EDSA with those luscious lips has finally been revealed!

Yes, James Reid is the latest endorser of Century Tuna featured in a traffic-stopping EDSA billboard and a sizzling new television commercial, now airing, that teasingly highlights his totally hot and chiseled bod. Actually, the TVC and billboard is part of an all-new advertising campaign created around the idea of transformation and metamorphosis, where James proudly joins the illustrious company of Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay. 

You can watch the new TVC here

And why James Reid? Well, it’s pretty evident that from the time he entered showbiz six years ago through the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash to the present, he’s really been able to transform himself—in terms of his private life, career and of course his physique!

While others would probably turn complacent and simply rest on their achievements, James continues to further himself and his craft. He’s clearly more self-confident now and has since shed his timid persona and his lanky build. He hits the gym regularly, where weightlifting is his preferred workout, and maintains a balanced diet consisting of good carbs, no rice, and, of course, Century Tuna.

It’s no secret that James has had a string of box-office hits to his name (Diary ng Panget and Talk Back and You’re Dead), a much-watched teleserye (On The Wings of Love, which enjoyed top ratings during its run), a highly popular loveteam in JaDine, plus a Platinum album to boot and a new teleserye Till I Met You, all while keeping his feet firmly on the ground. So what’s not to love about him?

Together with this new ad campaign for Century Tuna, we can surely look forward to seeing James in other exciting events and appearances in the coming days.

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sinigang na Liempo sa Sampaloc Recipe

During the Knorr #LutongNanay event, my group mates and I were assigned the easiest #AsimKiligPaMore Sinigang, the original Sinigang na Liempo sa Sampaloc. I'm sure everyone has already mastered this dish but I would still love to share with you its recipe. Here it is!

INGREDIENTS:

Please excuse the meat on the photo, there has been a switch during the preparation.

• 1 kilo liempo (pork belly), sliced in 2 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 liter water
• 2 (22 g) pack Knorr Sinigang na Gabi
• 1 bundle kangkong leaves
• 3 medium taro root (gabi), peeled and halved
• 3 medium ripe tomato, halved
• 2 medium yellow or white onion, quartered
• 2 cups string beans (sitaw), cut in 2 inch length
• 1 large Chinese eggplant (talong), sliced
• 12 pieces okra
• 3 to 4 pieces long green pepper (siling pansigang)
• Fish sauce (patis) to taste

PROCEDURE: 

1. Boil the water in a cooking pot.

2. Add the tomato and onion. Set the heat to medium and continue to boil for 15 minutes.

3. Add the pork belly and gabi. Continue to boil in low heat for 1 hour or until the pork gets tender.

Add more water, if necessary.

4. Add the Knorr Sinigang na Gabi mix. Stir.

5. Add the long green chili and boil for 3 minutes.

6. Stir-in the okra, string beans, and eggplant and cook for 5 minutes.

7. Add the kangkong and fish sauce. Stir. Cover and turn off the heat. Let it stay covered for 5 minutes.

8. Transfer to a serving bowl.

9. Serve with warm rice.

10. Share and enjoy!

Check out other Knorr #AsimKiligPaMore Sinigang recipes here:

Knorr #LutongNanay: Surf and Turf Sinigang Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sizzling Sinigang Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sinigang with Pakwan Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sinigang with Pakwan Recipe

Sinigang with Pakwan recipe is something you'd never thought would be possible. The sweetness of the pakwan or watermelon gives the #AsimKiligPaMore Sinigang dish a cut above the rest. This is probably the dish that has the most number of ingredients but I would love to recreate this for my family because it's delicious and is just easy to prepare. This is definitely going to be a big hit on your next family gathering or any meal time. Sharing with you the recipe here, enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 500 grams Pork Belly 3 inches x 1 inch slices
• 3 tbsp Knorr Liquid Seasoning
• 2 tbsp
vegetable oil
• 1 liter water
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2
 onion, cut into 2 wedges
• 3 pcs tomatoes, sliced into quarters
• 1 inch fresh ginger, cut into fine matchsticks
• 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only
• 2 pcs fresh kaffir leaves (optional)
• 200 grams gabi, sliced into cubes
• 500 grams seedless watermelon, peeled & cut into 1inch cubes (divided into 2 parts)
• 1 22-gram pack Knorr Sinigang sa Gabi mix
• 1 cube from Knorr Beef Cubes
• 2 long green chillies, sliced
• 150 grams sitaw, cut into 7 cm lengths
• 1 tbsp
fish sauce, plus extra to taste
•  ¼ tsp
freshly ground black pepper
•  100 grams okra
•  1 bunch
water kangkong
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Steamed rice, to serve
• fish sauce to serve

PROCEDURE:

1. Marinate the pork belly in Knorr Liquid Seasoning for at least 30 mins.

2. Place a large casserole over medium-high heat. Add the oil and, working in batches, cook the pork until evenly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and onions to the casserole. Add the tomatoes, ginger lemongrass, gabi and watermelon and cook for 2 minutes before returning the pork to the casserole.

4. Add the water, Knorr Sinigang Mix and Knorr Beef Cube. Cook for a further 1–1½ hours until the pork is almost tender.

5. When the pork is tender. Remove the pork from the casserole and set aside. Strain the liquid and add the fish sauce, soy sauce and pepper to taste.

6. Add the remaining watermelon, beans, and okra and cook for 20 minutes, before adding the water spinach and cooking for a further minute until all the vegetables are tender.

7. Serve with steamed white rice and fish sauce for dipping.

Check out other Knorr #AsimKiligPaMore Sinigang recipes here:

Knorr #LutongNanay: Surf and Turf Sinigang Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sizzling Sinigang Recipe

Knorr #LutongNanay: Sinigang na Liempo sa Sampaloc Recipe