How busy are you? Would you agree that with our many responsibilities, we tend to forget giving ourselves some much-needed TLC? Unfortunately, by wanting to accomplish as much as possible, we end up spreading ourselves too thin, which takes a toll on our overall wellbeing.

It’s time to revitalize our youthful vigor and bring back the vitality we need to live life to the fullest! To help us get back on track, Watsons launches the Time to Renew campaign so we could more easily restore our beauty and recharge our health.

Ruffa Gutierrez and Iza Calzado

This campaign focuses on three things that people often set aside when running on tight schedules:

• Restore beauty for proper skin care

• Revitalize hair to bring life back to dull tresses

• Recharge health for a more energized and healthier body

In case you still don’t know, busy schedules leading to poor sleeping habits not only affect the mood but also result in dull skin, making it prone to blemishes, dryness, acne, or oiliness. Combat these with helpful products you can find at Watsons: Pond’s, Olay, L’Oreal, Belo, Celeteque, Neutrogena, Snow, St. Ive’s, Suave, Bellic, Glutamax, Shulammite soap, Cosmo Skin, and Nivea Men crème.

More than the skin, however, we also have to protect our hair. Simply shampooing and conditioning are not enough to prevent greasiness/dryness, hair fall, or graying. Hair needs intensive protection from the sun and heat styling products. So, make it a point to revitalize your hair with products like Tresseme, L’Oreal, Dove, and Moringa.

As to recharging health to achieve a 100% you, make sure to mind your eating and exercise habits because skipping them lead to lack of energy and nutrition. Supplement a healthier life and get in tip-top shape with Watson’s healthy solutions such as Cosmo Cee, Poten-Cee, Met Tathione, IVI Collagen, Myra E, Stresstabs, Belo Glutathione, Snow Caps, and Kilo-off.

During the recent campaign launch in Podium, celebrities Iza Calzado, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Alice Dixson shared their beauty secrets using helpful products available at Watsons. Like them, you can restore your beauty and recharge your health while also enjoying big discounts and great deals at Watsons stores and the SM Store Beauty Section. 

In addition, get a chance to win revitalizing packages when you use your SM Advantage Card, BDO Rewards, or PriMo Card when shopping. Every P500 single-receipt purchase of any participating product entitles shoppers to one raffle entry.

There will be 35 winners of Spa Pampering Packages at The Spa; 10 winners of Full-Year Gym memberships at Fitness First, and 10 winners of Overnight Weekend Wellness Packages at The Farm at San Benito resort.

If you’re not yet an SMAC member, make sure to join now because the “Members Get More” program (read my other blog post about it, here) makes shopping more rewarding than ever before. 

Definitely, it’s Time to Renew at Watsons as well as time to get MORE POINTS, MORE SAVINGS, and MORE VALUE! Visit the store nearest you, now!

Many people dislike getting darker skin or becoming sunburned during these summer months. However, a lot of individuals still seem not to know how to properly apply their sun care products! The thing is, even if you bought a sunblock or sunscreen to protect your face and body but fail to properly apply them on your skin, your money and effort will just go to waste!

So, while you get psyched in welcoming the hot season in style with a new summer wardrobe, make sure you also have the right tools and tricks to ensure that you'll enjoy your vacay to the max without worrying about painful summer burns.

do you know how to properly apply these products on your skin to get the best protection from the sun?

Be ready to bask under the summer sun with Celeteque Dermoscience Sun Care specialized products! Take note though that you need to know first how to properly apply them to get the best results. So, read on before you start your wanderlust journeys.

Celeteque Dermoscience Sun Care Face and Body Sun Defense Spray with SPF50 (P499 for 100ml) will give you light and breezy but potent sun protection. This is non-sticky waterproof double sun defense against UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays that can be used in dry and wet conditions. It leaves no visible white marks and looks flawless when applied. The Vitamin E and sunflower oil content mattifies when rubbed unto skin to keep it moisturized even when under the sun. 

How to use: Shake well, hold the can 6-8 inches away from the body while spraying generously and evenly on skin before sun exposure. For face application, spray onto hands and apply to the face. Re-apply after swimming, perspiring, or whenever needed to maintain best protection.

avoid getting sunburn to maintain healthy skin!

Celeteque Dermoscience Sun Care Matte Moisturizer with SPF30 (P299 for 50ml) will make you look and feel flawless so your summer selfies don't show an oil-slicked you. Apart from getting mattified double sunscreen protection against UVA/UVB rays during prolonged sun exposure, it hydrates the skin and lends it an oil-free and smooth matte finish. It is hypoallergenic and safe for everyday use and is also non-comedogenic as well as tested for efficacy and moisturization.

How to use: Apply evenly on cleansed face and neck for daily sunscreen protection. This product is both shore- and city-ready so keep it in your bag all the time this summer.

before you go out under the hot sun, make sure your skin is protected from its burning rays!

Celeteque Dermoscience Sun Care Relief After-Sun Gel (P290 for 200ml) will soothe the after-effects of the scorching sun. It provides immediate moisturizing and cooling relief to sunburnt skin. It has anti-inflammatory soothing extracts to reduce possible skin inflammation after prolonged sun exposure. Plus, it has wheat and aloe vera skin conditioners to soothe and lessen flaking of overly dry skin. This product is also hypoallergenic and safe for everyday use and is the sun remedy you need for those beach trips.

How to use: Apply generously on dry and reddened skin immediately after long sun exposure for fast relief and moisture replenishment. Re-apply as often as possible until the sensation of intense dryness and heat subsides. 

enjoy summer to the fullest by using trusted sun care products!

I really hope you'll find this post helpful for the benefit of your skin. Have a spectacular time under the summer sun, everyone!

* Celeteque Dermoscience Sun Care products are available in Watsons stores and leading grocery and beauty stores nationwide.

Summer is the season of endless adventures and possibilities. Make sure it isn't spoiled by getting painful sunburns that can take the fun away! Don't worry, too, about getting your skin too dark. As Watsons Philippines says, don't hold back and make the summer yours!

Watsons' "Make Your Summer" campaign encourages everyone to stop hiding from the sun and instead focus on creating the perfect summer according to your rules. Did you know? There are now a lot of products that you can use for all the fun activities you've got planned so, as long as you know how to take care of your skin, feel free to do whatever you want without any worries!

With Watsons, you can get protected from harmful UVA and UVB rays because it's so easy to find sun-proof items that would help defend your skin from burning and sun damage. Check out amazing sunscreens from Nivea, Vaseline, Banana Boat, Beach Hut, Solstice, Biore, Sunplay, Belo, Neutrogena, Cetaphil, Celeteque, Kojie San, Hawaiian Tropic, Dermplus, Ponds, and Olay!

Also available at Watsons are slimming products for those who want to plan to wear bikinis as well as vivid hair colors for anyone who likes to make summer even more colorful. Choose from fabulous browns and fantastic blondes to fiery reds, and more!

To top these off, summer is made more exciting with a super exclusive treat for all SM Advantage Card (SMAC) members who will get a chance to explore the wonders of the Philippines with getaways for four to Batanes, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, and Palawan. Just buy participating products to get an e-raffle entry for every P500 single-receipt purchase. Promo period is until April 26, 2017.

If you're not yet an SMAC member, now is a great time to join because the new "Members Get More" program makes shopping more rewarding than ever before. So go and earn more points, more savings, and more value by using your SMAC card at Watsons and other SM partner stores!

  

One of the essential items in my makeup kit that I would never go without are my favorite items from the Céleteque DermoCosmetics line such as the Dual CC Matt Powder and the Blush and Face Contour Kit. I trust that they continue to help ensure the health of my facial skin while I wear them because they have been co-created by dermatologists and vouched for by beauty experts.

Ironically, despite makeup being known for helping a woman to feel more confident about her looks, we are often warned about how makeup can cause dryness and acne breakouts on the skin. So it's good that Celeteque’s dermatologists see no reason why beauty products should not also help ensure skin health which is, after all, the basic canvas we have to work with when we even out skin tone, highlight our lips or eyes or cheeks, and bring color and drama to our looks.

In the past 10 years, Céleteque has continuously grown in popular demand for its DermoScience skin care products and, even more so, for its DermoCosmetics line because it perfectly blends the enhancing effects of cosmetics with the nurturing benefits of expert skin care. 

The good news is, this dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic ladies' favorite dermo-grade brand has just launched seven more all-NEW make up products! The new dream line offers a "perfect combination" of skin benefits: to protect and nourish our skin as well as make it look radiant and beautiful. 

I am excited to share with you what these are. Here are their ingredients, benefits, and prices:   

Base and Face Products

Joining the Matte CC Powder, Dark Spot Concealer Stick, and 24-hr Photoready Foundation in Céleteque DermoCosmetics’ all-face products line are the 24-hr Photoready Matte Primer, CC Micro-Hydrating Powder, and 2-in-1 Eyebag Miracle Kit. 

The Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hr Photoready Matte Primer (P825) helps your makeup look flawless for longer, thanks to its silky, weightless formula that minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines and reduces shine for a smooth, flawless look. Four components help this happen: Polymethyl Methacrylate to minimize pores, fine lines, and wrinkles; Silica for oil control and to give your skin a silky-soft and matte look and feel; and Dimethicone and Dimethicone Crosspolymer, which work together to form a protective barrier on the skin and helps your makeup last longer.

The Céleteque DermoCosmetics CC Micro-Hydrating Powder (P930) comes in light porcelain, classic natural, and deep beige shades. It hydrates your skin while controlling oil and shine and has SPF 30 to provide double sunscreen protection—a must-have in climates like ours! The pot containing the powder features an autogrinding technology that gives you an ultrafine and hydrating powder that evens out your skin complexion and is easy to blend. With a few twists, it provides just the right amount of product you need. It contains Hyarluronic Acid to replenish the skin and help it retain moisture, Silica to reduce excess oil and give your skin a silky-soft finish, and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) to hydrate and nourish the skin even further. 

Say goodbye to raccoon eyes with Céleteque DermoCosmetics’ 2-in-1 Eyebag Miracle Kit (P745), which is a two-component solution to the dark circles under your eyes that may be caused by poor sleep, allergies, hormone levels, or even the food you eat or the genes you’re born with. The kit contains an Eye Balm to reduce puffiness under the eye and an Eye Foundation in light, natural, and beige shades to cover and lighten your eyebags. Ingredients include the trademarked Cytobiol Lumin-eye to reduce puffiness and under-eye bags; Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) to nourish, hydrate, and firm up the skin, minimizing lines under the eyes; and antioxidants like Ubiquinone, Squalane, and Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract, all of which help prevent further skin damage.

Lip and Cheek Products

The bloom of youth and health can be enhanced with Céleteque DermaCosmetics’ lip and cheek products; the Matte Lip Stick, Blush & Face Contour Kit, and Cheek Color Stick have become must-haves in womens’ kikay kits, but now you may want to consider the convenience of Moisturizing Lip & Cheek Duo or the luscious effect of the Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquer.

If you’re on the go and need a one-stop-shop solution to add some bloom to your look, you may just find the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Moisturizing Lip & Cheek Duo (P665), available in Rosy Blush and Soft Berry, is a lifesaver. This oil-free and streak-free mousse contains Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), which acts as an antioxidant that protects your lips and cheeks from free radicals that lead to dryness, as well as Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin, which help your skin retain moisture better, making it firmer, softer, and smoother for a more youthful appearance.

For an extra-kissable pout, you’ll definitely want to carry around the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquer (P545), which is lightweight, smooth, and non-greasy and comes in three shades: Natural Nude, Soft Pink, and Velvet Red. This gel-based lip moisturizer will keep your lips soft and supple all day, thanks to a formulation that includes the hydrating and moisturizing Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), castor seed oil, and Panthenol, all of which contribute to softer, smoother lips.

Eye Products

If the eyes really are the windows to the soul, you’ll definitely want to make sure they look gorgeous. Céleteque DermoCosmetics’ 24-hr Lashes Volumizer and Eyebrow Nourishing Serum can go a long way to helping you pretty up your peepers, but they’ll be even more effective when you add the all-new Eyebrow Defining Kit and Long-Wear Eyeshadow Palette to your beauty arsenal.

The Céleteque DermoCosmetics Eyebrow Defining Kit is a 2-in-1 formulation of Tinted Wax and color-complementing Eyebrow Powder containing Shea Butter and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) to moisturize and smoothen your brow area, as well as Argan Kernel Oil to ease the blending process. The overall effect is easy-to-achieve definition for your brows. 

Get those peepers to pop with the easy-to-blend lightweight Primer and naturally toned eyeshadow found in the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Long-Wear Eyeshadow Palette (P725). The product contains Shea butter, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), and Evening Primrose Oil, all of which help keep your lids moisturized and smooth and make the elements easy to blend.

Celeteque DermoCosmetics are available at all Watsons stores nationwide. 

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions when it comes to aging. What remains true, though, is that we age faster when we subject ourselves to stress and bad habits. Plus, our hectic and modern lifestyles are not helping make us look younger!

Did you know? Signs of aging – both internal and external – start to manifest as early as our 20s? For instance, those cute little laugh lines, when not treated as early as possible, might stay on and become full-fledged crow’s feet. Likewise, dry skin that isn’t moisturized as needed will likely appear wrinkled faster. 

Thankfully, Watsons Philippines has just launched its latest anti-aging campaign to help thousands of Filipinos Kiss Aging Goodbye. According to Viki Encarnacion, Watsons Marketing Director, the campaign is “an educational effort with a two-pronged approach, teaching our customers how to prevent the negative effects of aging by taking care of themselves inside and out. We are literally helping people ‘Look good. Feel great.’ And it’s a wonderful thing.” 

Beautiful skin starts with having healthy skin. That's my personal belief and I am glad that it is shared by Céleteque Dermo, one of the brands I genuinely love and trust. 

Many beauty brands claim to make women beautiful but that promise usually latches on transformations that are, honestly, beyond many customers' reach. What I appreciate about Céleteque Dermo is that its products are co-created with dermatologists and curated by beauty experts. It also grounds its philosophy on the dermatological proposition that beautiful skin, and in turn overall beauty, starts with healthy skin.

Moreover, Céleteque Dermo offers customized skin care solutions for every skin type using derma-grade ingredients and technologies to consistently release new products while also improving existing ones to further promote skin health. As I wrote in my product review before, I love the thought of having makeup take care of my skin while I am wearing them!

You see, every Céleteque Dermo product is proven by clinical tests and evidence-based research to be effective and safe for everyday use, so there are no empty promises. With the assurance of healthy skin, (and really giving women healthy skin) we are not just at our most beautiful, but ultimately #DermoBeautiful! 

playing scientist :)

Recently, Céleteque Dermo celebrated 10 Years of #DermoBeautiful Skin with interesting activities at the Unilab Bayanihan Center.  I enjoyed the "laboratory visit" where we played a game that enabled us to learn more about Céleteque's products. I also love the result of my makeup done by the talented Mark Lariosa (I hope I got his name right) using Céleteque Dermo cosmetics. 

Leveraging on Unilab's pharmaceutical expertise, the brand is able to provide a deeper and long-term enhancement of skin health. As it continues its commitment in promoting #DermoBeautiful healthy skin, Céleteque Dermo welcomes more opportunities to provide answers to women's skin concerns. 

Women (even men who are very concerned about their skin) can find what they need from the brand because its lineup of celebrated products include skincare products from the Céleteque’s DermoScience line that range from Hydration, Acne Solutions, and Sun Care, to Brightening, Advanced Anti-Aging, and even Hair and Scalp Care. These products already have a loyal following and are staples for even the most meticulous beauty experts. 

For those searching for expert color and cover, there's the Céleteque DermoCosmetics line that combines the enhancing touch of makeup and nourishing benefits of skin care. It offers everyday makeup that not only complements your skin care regimen but also enhances it. 

Truly, as far as beautiful skin goes, consumers should have standards that rely on derma-level skin care because healthy skin must be the baseline of beauty before we can really say we do have beautiful skin!  

If you haven't read my personalized post and review about the NEW Céleteque DermoCosmetics Line yet, please find it here. It contains a lot of tips and recommendations quoted from beauty experts who were present during the product launch. This post, on the other hand, provides a detailed list of the products, their benefits, available shades, and prices.

Press Release: 

Get that youthful look with the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Anti-Aging line:

The Céleteque DermoCosmetics Dual CC Matte Powder (P749.00) keeps oily skin at bay with its 12-hour matte finish. Cinical studies have shown a significant decrease in skin oiliness from the first and second week of product usage, and it has also been proven to reduce fine lines to up to 42.87% when used for four weeks. It also contains Glutathione, Arbutin, and Mulberry, all of which inhibit melanin production and lighten skin color with regular use.  The Dual CC Matte Powder is also packed with collagen peptide, which maintains skin firmness and improves elasticity through increased collagen formation, as well as Tocopheryl Acetate, which promotes skin hydration. This multi-tasking product is also packed with color correcting pigments that even out skin tone, as well as SPF 30 to protect the skin from the sun’s harsh UVA rays, considered one of the primary culprits of aging. 

The Céleteque DermoCosmetics 24-hour Photoready Foundation (P795.00) is another must-have, as it provides a smooth airbrush finish for 24 hours while concealing dark spots for all skin types. It has micro pigments and silicone elastomers that hide blemishes and dark circles. It’s also has Phytocelltec, a component harnessed from cutting-edge plant cell culture technology that has extensive anti-aging properties, making skin more supple and radiant every day. Just like the Dual CC Matte Powder, the 24-hour Photoready Foundation is also infused with Collagen Peptide, which reduces wrinkles and improves skin elasticity through regular use: Studies have shown that wrinkles were significantly reduced up to 41.31% through the fourth week of product usage.  Best of all, it has color-correcting pigments and SPF 30 that shield the skin from harmful UV rays.

Work hard then play harder. We, women, should take care of ourselves because that is one secret to having a good work-life balance. Finding "me times" is essential as we need to de-stress from all the hectic things we normally do on a daily basis.

Likewise, we should also expect nothing less from our personal care products! Céleteque, the trusted name in cutting-edge skincare technology, has just launched another pioneering breakthrough. Aside from its already extensive, customized, and expert line of dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and clinically-proven products, Céleteque's new makeup line fuses cosmetics with skincare.

Céleteque DermoCosmetics offers modern-day women the best of both worlds: expert skincare solutions and superior color cosmetics to highlight one's natural beauty minus all the fuss. This new line offers a full skincare regimen for the face, lips, cheeks, and eyes that protect the skin 24/7, providing us with a whole range of makeup essentials for everyday use. 

What's more, all products in Céleteque's DermoCosmetics line has anti-aging and skin nourishment benefits, making sure it covers all the bases to give you that youthful look without the use of any harmful substances.  

During the product launch, hosted by Sam Oh and recently held in SM Makati, TV host and columnist Atty. Karen Jimeno encouraged women to "Maximize your potentials. You are in control so let go of the mindset of helplessness. Have the right systems in place and choose efficient products that work for you."

Ning Tadena, makeup artist and motivational life coach, similarly advised event attendees to "Build your confidence using things you can control. Enhance your physical assets because transformation can boost confidence." Moreover, triathlete Dr. Ian Banzon reminded women to "Keep working on yourself. Don't choose the easy way; it's up to you to set your limits."

Dr. Christene Arandia, a dermatologist, further shared other useful skincare tips:

Rhinna Cua, Céleteque product manager, explained that the thrust of the brand is to be able to maximize confidence via their products. "It took us two years to develop the line so that we can address the needs of the modern woman. The color palettes were carefully chosen for that fresh flawless look. This product innovation is something we are very proud of." 

Later, makeup artist Krist Banzuelo also demonstrated how to use the products in the Céleteque DermoCosmetics line on a pretty model he chose from among the event guests. 

My friend, Jing Javier, and I had the pleasure of trying out Celeteque Dermo's new line with the help of makeup artist Pam Robes. The makeup felt really light on my skin and gave out a healthy glow. I believe I'd enjoy using the products every time I'll need to apply makeup in the coming days. I love the thought that they would take care of my skin while I am wearing them! :)

Check out the complete list of Céleteque DermoCosmetic products, their ingredients, benefits, and prices, in my next blog post. 

   

Ten years ago, a doctor's passion to write, along with the desire to spread health-awareness throughout the country gave birth to Friendly Alliances and Media Expressions (FAME). The past decade in the publishing industry has seen FAME continue to abide by its mission of promoting good health and a healthy lifestyle, as well as sound Christian values, and professional excellence.

Presently, FAME has seven titles under its belt under the helm of publisher Dr. Rafael Castillo:

1. Health and Lifestyle (H&L) serves as the quintessential guide for the modern-day doctor

2. DiabetEASE gives advice to patients and families suffering from diabetes

3. TravelPlus promotes Philippine and international tourism

4. Zen Health empowers the modern-day woman with health-focused articles

5. Vital Signs, which is in a newsletter format, synthesizes the most recent scientific and healthcare updates taken from notable sources in the field of healthcare, medicine, and public health administration, among others. It is read by doctors, healthcare professionals, and even legislators.

6. Urban Scroll is dubbed as "the businessman's newspaper" slated to keep its readers on top of the latest business news and features

7. Baby On Board aims to help Filipino parents raise smart and healthy children. It covers stories on parenting, homemaking, relationships, child development, and medical care.

Doctors of Shinagawa

In an event dubbed "FAME Bloggers' Night" held at Arts in the City in BGC, Taguig, various bloggers from different niches such as health, fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, and photography, came to support FAME and listen to health-centered presentations.

Representatives from BPeptide, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics, Cetaphil, and Restylane gave talks on breast cancer and skin treatments while other sponsors provided really nice raffle prizes and giveaways. FAME also showed us a behind-the-scenes (BTS) exclusive video of Zen Health's most recent cover shoot featuring Marian Rivera.

We had fun visiting the different booths and trying out product samples such as Fruit Magic's great-tasting smoothies, delectable cakes from Goldilocks, and cute cupcakes from Glam Cakes by Myca. Other booths gave us goodie bags containing a lot of useful products that I would be reviewing in separate blog posts in the coming days.

My sincerest thanks to FAME's other event partners and sponsors: Pregroe, Gluta Advance, Calvin Plus, VMV Hypoallergenics, J. Thomas, Yumei Mise, Ralph's Wines, Trianon International, Celeteque, Asian Secrets, C-Lium Fibre, Myra-E, Tiny Buds, pH Care, Coco Natura, Poten-Cee, MEGAFIBER, Swish, OraCare, Nu-Moms, Foot Appeal, Summatrade, CalChews, and Ascof for making the night more fun and memorable by generously giving away lots of freebies that we'd be happy to try and spread the word about!

At the end of the night, me, my hubby (of trailsunlimited.blogspot.com) and our friend Ryan (of anakngpasig.com) looked like we just bought a whole store because we all went home with several bags! Thank you FAME and partners/sponsors for the informative talks and free stuff! :) 

Photos borrowed from Trails Unlimited's Facebook album