Beauty: There can be Miracles - Looking 10 years younger with Pond's

Whenever I hear the word "miracle" I think of the parting of the dead sea and hear Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston sing When You Believe. Then a week before I turn another year older, I heard someone say I can look 10 years younger. And the TV started to prophesize about it too.



I'm talking about Pond's Age Miracle which is not a really new product. In fact, I have not really paid attention until they started talking hardcore science during its re-launch. Some interesting keywords - stem cell regeneration and bio actives. Two words that landed three Pond's Age Miracle products on my beauty counter.

Pond's Age Miracle cleansing foam, day cream, and night cream.

Let me dive in straight to a quick review upon two days of usage. The cleansing foam is a grown-up version of the Pond's we are used to since high school. The scent, the texture, and the ingredients are sophisticated. The lather it forms is not as rich and bubbly, so instead of rubbing the product between your hands prior application - you're better off dotting your face with the product and work it from there. The after wash feel is not tight, skin feels quiet moisturized (like invisibly), and the scent lingers for hours. A treat if you ask me, in case someone gets close ;)

Next up, the Pond's Age Miracle Day Cream is a lighter version of the night cream. I find it is quick to be absorbed and has fantastic optics as if you are wearing light liquid foundation at home. You'll want to keep using it. Already, your face feels younger because of the product's texture - did I mention you'll want to keep using it? Though I find that because my skin is on the oily side, some products remain unabsorbed so what I do is to wipe my face after a few hours just to protect it from oiliness and possible clogs.

Last but not the least, Pond's Age Miracle Day Cream. It's not the best for oily skin but after using the two products I just couldn't help but dip my finger in it. I did wake up with a more supple look to my face but remember to just put on enough of it to avoid greasiness if your skin is like mine. I had a couple of emerging bumps that I believe was tamed by all three products and I may be only imagining this but I think impurities are significantly reduced.

I think it is about time that I believe in Miracles. I can't wait to look and feel 10 years younger on my birthday!

Do you use this product? Share your sentiments about it!

Beauty: Zit Busters

I just feel like sharing products I am and only using at the moment.
I wish I am using more actually but oddly, these two work well to make zits go bust.
It's funny how it came down to 2 products when I used to have an arsenal of skin stuff.

1. Pond's Clear Solutions (I loved the Pond's White Beauty Naturals too, then I ran out).


Cool mommy-to-be Andi Eigenmann endorses it.

2. Lacticare Lotion - this thing belongs to my 1 yo son and whenever I get red patches or bumps, I just steal some of it.

This one endorsed by the pediatrician.

I should definitely get back on my regular regimen but for now, this duo works just fine.

Beauty: Pond's Flawless White Unbeaten Challenge | Week 1: Lace and Earth

I am asked to join the Ponds Flawless White (PFW) Challenge and try at least one PFW product. And because my face suffers from acne scars and blemishes, my weapon of choice is going to be the Ponds Flawless White day cream.


My bare face after applying PFW for the first time. Note the acne scars and blemishes on the cheek.

I am doing this with my blogger friend Earth, whose "flawless white" progress I will also journal.

Both of us passed the patch skin test which is important if you are to try a new product on your skin. It's been four (4) days since I used the day cream and here is my morning/day regimen.

1. Wash face with medicated soap
2. Toner
3. Ponds Flawless White Visible Lightening Day Cream

From the TV ads of Pond's, my expectations is for the product to lighten my acne scars (as shown above) and minimize appearance of new blemishes. Skin scientists have revealed that Ponds Flawless White visibly lightens skin in 4 weeks and is more effective than more prestigious brands. It has VAO-B3 complex which offers multiple UV protection. I normally use parsol gel as my daily sunblock so I am now replacing it with Pond's for this challenge. Let's wait and see if Pond's is truly unbeaten and if it can beat my skin problems!

First week notes:

1. I like the subtle smell of this day cream, though it is not my first time to use this product (used it in college). Worried if the scent can cause reactions to my sensitive skin.

2. Applying only a thin layer, the product gives an instant matte finish (thanks to its optics system) which made my skin instantly lighter. But of course, truth will come out after washing. Cream is pinkish so I guess it helps give a pinkish white glow?

"Try the effect of the optics system on yourself, on your hand to be exact. Notice how one hand is visibly lighter instantly after applying PFW Visible Lightening Day Cream." - Lace

3. The day cream helps my skin to be less oily throughout the day. I re-apply it when going outdoors because its sunblock component is not that high (hence it's lightweight)and so far, no ill side-effects.


Ashton says "please support my mommy on her quest to flawless skin by leaving your comments"

4. No visible effects so far but I like how this product feels. Wearing it everyday and everywhere. Because it leaves my skin looking brighter (yes its the optic system and not yet the "real" skin deep result) and protects me from the sun, I catch myself playing outdoors even more :)



First week notes:

1. Earth has used all Pond's Flawless White products including the cleanser, serum, eye cream, day cream and night cream, and sunblock. Noted how this controversial blogger is very picky when it comes to skin care, Earth likes the PFW products so far. *whew!*

2. Compared to her usual skincare products, Earth says Pond's Flawless White products are more lightweight.



3. We agree how the day cream visibly and instantly lightens the skin but after washing, the effect is gone.

4. The sunblock is also good according to Earth and effective in keeping her face matte and less shiny.


Both of us hope to see visible effects at least two weeks of using PFW.

Our team will also be up on Pond's Flawless White microsite where you can vote for us and our honest to goodness reviews. I will announce the URL this week. People not blessed with great skin, represent! :)

Tweetie de Leon's Beauty Secret (read my interview with our local version of Heidi Klum!)

Tweetie de Leon has been in the hotel for more than 8 hours. I just arrived yet Tweetie looked like she just woke up from a beauty rest. Yet I had no choice but be seated between two supermodel goddesses, Tweetie and Pond's Ambassador, Rissa Mananquil. Both look amazingly fresh and bright, it is hard to believe they are just humans telling me to start my dinner. Eating was my last agenda though. I have been itching to ask the Pond's Gold Radiance endorser if she really does use the product.



Tweetie graces the cover of Rogue Magazine this February

The mother of four told me her Pond's Gold Radiance morning and evening beauty routine in detail. She loves the facial foam which she says is a powerful cleanser that effectively removes traces of makeup. Followed by the day cream and the anti-aging serum.

Tweetie shares how she has been using Pond's cold cream as well to remove makeup especially after photo shoots and fashion shows. Asked if she felt any difference since she used Pond's Gold Radiance, Tweetie says her face became less bumpy and fine lines were diminished. I asked the supermodel if she ever had skin problems and she said Yes! I experienced acne in my 30's. Hard to believe but true, Tweetie even had her skin treated by a dermatologist to remedy her skin problems before.




Now in her 40's, Tweetie maintains her youthful and radiant skin through a healthy diet (with lots of water), exercise like playing squash with her beloved husband, and using Pond's.

Pond’s Gold Radiance is the first Pond’s product which has real gold micro particles. These gold micro particles is blended with Pond’s patented anti-aging ingredients which in harmony fights dullness and recaptures youthful radiance and gives instant glow to the skin. The gold micro particles used in Pond’s Gold Radiance is 99% real gold which has known good effects on skin. Gold as a natural mineral is known to give instant radiance to the skin while enhancing skin’s renewal process (replacing dead skin cells with new healthier ones) and skin elasticity (ability of the skin to go back to normal state once stretched).



She is also the cover girl of Metro Magazine February 2011

More than a pretty face (and Tweetie agrees that beauty is an investment!), our local version of Heidi Klum is also a jewelry designer. Sometimes, she also wish there are more hours than just 24 in a day but she loves her work and the many roles she play.



Asked about botox (yup I had the courage to ask), Tweetie rather age gracefully and naturally yet she has nothing against cosmetic procedures. That also gives us hope that with Pond's Gold Radiance, we won't need botox in the future.

We joked on how we should use Pond's Gold Radiance serum on our legs because it had a wonderful effect on facial skin. If I had a liter of this serum, I would do so! Do you want to try Pond's Gold Radiance?

Promo: Be Radiant and Fash with Pond's Gold Radiance

In a matter of days after Pond's launched its most luxurious range, everybody is now talking about the Gold Radiance products Many want to try it and finally, they are now out in beauty stores like Watsons.



Pond's Gold Radiance Endorser Revealed

Here's the deal, help me review these products by purchasing any product from the gold radiance line. I recommend the Pond's Gold Radiance Eye Cream and Pond's Gold Radiance Serum, both have real gold micro particles.



The best review will get this gold designer clutch from the Aranaz.



You can post your review on your blog or Facebook, as long as you use the products for 7 days and reveal a more radiant you. Email your links to styleandrelax (at) gmail.com



Deadline of entries is on December 18, 2010. Prize will be sent to your doorstep ;)

Beauty: There's REAL Gold in new Pond's Products!

At M Cafe, beauty bloggers got together again for another dinner with Ponds. Everyone beat the storm to have the first dibs on the new product line inspired by Cleopatra's beauty regimen.


Jules and Jacq of Pond's

History says Cleopatra has a golden mask as in gold (AU in the periodic table). She puts it on every night to promote the absorption of whatever beauty product she was also using that time. Too bad for her, Pond's was not yet available heehee


Beauty bloggers Lizz and Me with OgilvyOne's Maan and Nica - obviously I look stressed out, give those golden products to me!

Her golden beauty regimen held truth and now Pond's has integrated real gold into the latest Pond's Gold Radiance line. Pond's Gold Radiance targets dullness which appears as uneven skin tone, dryness, and pale skin. It is formulated with revitalizing energies of real gold micro-particles & the world’s leading anti-aging active ingredients that stimulate skin’s natural regenerative processes.


This is the eye cream. I'm going to start using it while I'm in my 20's

Anyone who uses this will surely feel like a million bucks and although this is an exclusive, upscale line from Pond's - it is still more affordable than a gold facial where a thin layer of gold is spread onto the skin.



The line has a facial foam wash, day cream, and night repair - all are infused with gold micro-particles. Just looking at the products made me feel giddy and hesitant to mess up the packaging because they are just too pretty and shiny! Although I am putting the facial wash to the test first and tell you how it went. Currently, I am still using Pond's Clear Solutions.

Shipment for the Pond's Golden Radiance line begins before the end of November :)

I will hold a promo soon for you my dear readers, and the prize will involve a signature bag. Stick around! :)

Get Your Plains and Prints with Pond's

I literally get my plains from Plains and Prints, like my favorite white tunic and black shorts. Now they have partnered with Pond's and came up with this collection of reds and whites:



It's time to get a plain sleeveless white dress if you still don't have one. I like this because it has lots of possibilities and opportunities to accessorize :)

And for a hot date, stash one or two of these in your closet. You'll never know when you'll need one ;)



All of these are now available at Plains and Prints, if you buy Pond's you can get Php 200 off from the original price of each piece. I saw more interesting pieces during the fashion show and they will be available come August.

Style Scene: Pond's x Plains and Prints

I always love it when Plains and Prints come up with a collaboration and I always get a piece whenever that happens! Tonight I witnessed their collection with Pond's that celebrates beauty's finest. I'll let you in to the view from my cellphone camera :)

Here is what I wore:-



I stole my sister's sequined flats!



Pond's beauty muses which includes Divine Lee, Celine Lopez, Bianca Valero, and Rissa Mananquil



Beauty overload with Pond's beauty bloggers



Ageless beauty Carmi Martin



Myrza Sison with friends

I will separately upload pictures from the fashion show and of course, the collection of clothes by Plains and Prints, and Pond's beauty products that go with them. Stay tuned!