What's In My Kikay Kit: Work Edition

Where I work, bringing our personal belongings such as bags and mobile phones (!) aren't allowed inside the production area/workstation. But then, a girl's gotta have a kikay kit for our everyday essentials. After all, we do want to look our best all the time.

I'll share with you the things I always have with me in my office kikay kit. Upon inspection, I realized that it's not too kikay at all, since I only have 3 that are actually makeup. Haha. The rest are my boring but essential essentials. :D

1. Compact foundation/powder

I reiterate, compact. I love loose mineral foundation powders, but I use them only at home since I don't have the luxury of time to tap away excess powder - especially at work. I reviewed L'Oreal Paris Mat Magique All-In-One Matte Transforming Powder before in the shade N2 Nude Vanilla. I recently tried the shade R1 Rose Ivory and I loved it more than the previous one. Now, I'm convinced that my skin (at least for my face) is cool-toned.

Since traffic is now getting more horrible than ever, I'm skipping the malls unless I really need to go there for something. For everyone's shopping convenience, L'Oreal is now available online through Zalora Philippines!

2. Statement lipstick

At work, bold lipstick is all you need to look polished and powerful. Tony Moly x Hyun Ah Perfect Lips Lips Top is my currently go-to lippie. This just came out recently, and I can't wait to share with you my review soon!

3.  Black eyeliner

Eyeliner is the way to go. Because really, who has time to blend multiple shades of eyeshadow when you're rushing to work in the morning? Try Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen, a gel-liner in pencil form that stays on the for as long as you want it to (or for as long as your lids don't oil up). :D

4. Pen

Because you're at work after all! I always want to have a cute pen with me since I like to randomly write stuff inside my planner. (Note: It has to be a cute pen, or else I will misplace it.)

5. Berocca

Berocca is an extra potent mix of vitamins and minerals. I take it when I get stressed from work, during consecutive OT weeks, on days I lack sleep, or when I feel like I'm about to get sick. It's so effective, and I'm excited to try ALL flavors. (Orange, done. Mixed berries, done. Citrus, next!)

6. Kamillosan M

This all-natural spray curbs sore throat fast, so I spray some when my throat feels scratchy.

7. Lotion

How cute is this tiny bottle of Jergens lotion! :3 Office air is cold and dry, so I need to moisturize frequently. Who needs an expensive tube of fancy hand cream when good ol' practical Jergens does the trick?

8. Basic hygiene stuff

All these are self-explanatory. I'm feeling like a girl scout right now!

So, these are the things I really bring with me to work. All my other makeups are at home, and I just alternate my lipstick on whatever matches my mood that day.

Care to share with me your work kikay kit essentaials?

Love,

Helen

#GetGlowingwithJergens Skincare Fair

Weeks ago, I received a very pretty surprise package from Jergens!

Too pretty, I had to withhold my excitement and unbox it the morning after, since I needed daylight to take crisp photos. (Oh the life of a beauty blogger.)

The surprise turned out to be an invite to the #GetGlowingwithJergens Skincare Fair which was a radiant celebration that happened today at Araneta Center Gateway Mall. I was so excited, and very thankful as well since I didn't have overtime work today.

 

Today was also the opening of UAAP Season 78 at the Smart Araneta Colesium, so college students flocked to the #GetGlowingwithJergens Skincare Fair to see what the buzz was all about. Here, we all experienced a wide range of activities to get our glow on - from typography classes to on-site pictorials. This partnership between Jergens and Araneta Center aims to help ladies achieve and maintain healthy, glowing skin all over their body.

A skincare expert conducted one-on-one consultations which was a great help to those who were not familiar with their skin type and the right products to use for their skin. Participants learned the dos and don’ts of skincare and were treated to samples of Jergens variants recommended by the skincare expert.

At the one-on-one nutrition consultation, a nutritionist dished out expert advice on the types of food we can incorporate to our everyday meals to achieve skin that glows with health.

Our lunch for the day was light, healthy, and filling - complete with Glow, Go, and Grow food.

The typography class was one of the highly participated events. Coy Cordova, artist, was our teacher for the day. We discovered our inner artist as we stoked the words Glow, Shine, Live, Learn, Breathe, and Happy.

A beauty talk delighted the guests as MYX VJ Ai Dela Cruz, PBA Courtside reporter Mara Aquino, and Yogi Erika Padilla shared their beauty secrets and style tips. Their unanimous advice to us was to “never be lazy to slather on lotion. It goes a long way!”.

A dedicated juice bar served healthy, fruity flavors like Cherry Almond, Aloe Juice, Lemon Orange Water, and Coconut Water (inspired by Jergens variants) to keep us hydrated throughout the day’s activities. The most popular flavor that day was Cherry Almond, which is also the scent of their bestselling classic Original Beauty Lotion.

One of the highlights of the event was the launch of the newest Jergens variant: the Hydrating Coconut Lotion. Its formula is infused with coconut oil and coconut water that makes skin supple and luminous. It's not out in the market yet, but it will be soon! Guests at the fair were privileged to be the first ones to try it and everyone loved its light, refreshing scent. The warm coconut scent reminds me of summer!

SOFT SKIN MADE EASY: NEW JERGENS HYDRATING COCONUT LOTION

Problem: Dry, rough skin that craves long-lasting moisture.

Solution: A fast-absorbing, refreshing hydrating formula with coconut oil and coconut water to turn dry skin supple and luminous.

Why it’s different: The formula is infused with coconut oil and coconut water, and leaves behind a light, refreshing scent. Its exclusive Jergens® Hydralucence™ blend also helps eliminate dullness and dryness by delivering a continuous supply of moisture to your skin. Plus, the formula helps repair your natural moisture barrier, leaving it more even and less prone to dehydration. That smooth surface then powerfully reflects light, for skin that stays beautifully luminous and soft.

Star ingredients: Coconut oil and coconut water, which are soaring in popularity thanks to their known reparative and hydrating powers. Coconut oil, in particular, is known to sink into dry skin faster than most other oils, boosting hydration and reducing water loss for hours. 

Availability: 250ml / 650ml

With Liz of Peachy Pink Sisters

With my Panda! ♥

To top off the eventful day, a glowing, on-site pictorial was open to all ladies where they showed off their modeling skills and got a chance to be declared as one of the 5 Jergens Glow Girls.

Through the event, we all experienced the Jergens Glow and learned how overall health and beauty is relevant to having skin that glows! Ladies left the fair inspired: with ample exercise, a healthy diet, sound skin regimen, lots of positivity, and Jergens, healthy, glowing skin is possible!

Jergens Moisturizers are distributed in the Philippines by Vibelle Distribution, Inc and are available in leading department stores, supermarkets, and retailers nationwide.  

Website: www.jergens.com.ph

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JERGENSph.Vibelle

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jergens_vibelle

Love,

Helen

#GetGlowing with Jergens and Araneta Center!

Jergens has always been a trusted household name for as long as I can remember. Part of my childhood memories was seeing my Mom slather on a generous amount of Jergens lotion before going to sleep. The scent of the Original Beauty Lotion variant is just so nostalgic!

Now, more people can get to try Jergens as the brand teams up with Araneta Center to launch #GetGlowing – a campaign promoting healthy, glowing skin for all! The aim of #GetGlowing is to encourage everyone to take care of their skin through healthy living and instilling the habit of proper skincare.

On your next mall trip, take a peek inside the restrooms of Smart Araneta Coliseum, Gateway Mall, Farmers Plaza, and Ali Mall in Araneta Center, and you'll won't see generic soap but Jergens Liquid Soaps and Moisturizers made available starting July until the rest of the year.

Jergens will also be hosting activities in Gateway Mall to showcase the advantages of having glowing skin and how it can be achieved. A Skin Expert will also be there to share tips on how to #GetGlowing with noticeably beautiful skin.

It is never too late to start your healthy skin care habit.  Let's #GetGlowing!

Jergens Moisturizers are available in leading department stores, supermarkets, and retailers nationwide.

Website: http://www.jergens.com.ph/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JERGENSph.Vibelle
Twitter: www.twitter.com/jergens_vibelle

Love,
Helen

Jergens 7-Day Challenge

I've just accepted the Jergens 7-Day Challenge! I'll be updating this post daily, so join me as I go on a mission to achieve beauty that radiates inside and out.

Inside this box are some of the tools I'll need to finish my tasks.

Mission #1: Radiate Beauty From Within

Tonight, I rang the doorbell and surprised my neighbor with a bottle of Jergens Original Beauty Lotion!

I remember meeting Dra. Hilda before inside the tricycle on our way home. (Yes, of all places! Haha) I don't usually talk to strangers, but she had this really nice and friendly aura so we spoke to each other. I then found out that she's the mother-in-law of my blogger friend, Rovie (who is now also my neighbor). Small world! Many months after that single meeting, I decided to surprise her tonight with the gift of Jergens, so she could maintain her naturally beautiful skin. She was happy with her gift, and I was happy to have shared. The nice thing was she shared with me that she's a Jergens user, too!

When you have beautiful skin, you'll have to confidence to approach anyone! Jergens Original Beauty Lotion Dry Skin Moisturiser gives you visibly softer skin that lasts all day. It contains an illuminating Hydralucence™ blend and nourishing hydrators infused with their classic Cherry Almond Essence.

Mission #2: Left vs. Right
 

Today, I applied the new Jergens Age Defying Multi-Vitamin Moisturiser only on my left arm. I left my right arm bare to see and feel the difference.
 

The effect is not very drastic in photos, but it gave me that subtle "lit from within" glow only healthy skin has. The lotion has a non-greasy, creamy texture that the skin absorbs well. I also like that fragrance is listed last in the ingredients list; this one smells light and subtle - perfect for even the most sensitive nose.

Jergens Age Defying Multi-Vitamin Moisturiser revitalises and replenishes the skin with its antioxidant blend of Vitamins A, E, and C. It restores the healthy look of dry skin, and diminishes the signs of ageing.

Mission #3: Keep Hydrated

Today's challenge was to drink only water - no other beverage. Easy peasy! :D Warm water is actually my favorite beverage of choice (boring, I know). Very rarely would you see me drinking soda or sugary juices; I'd either drink hot ginger tea (before or after choir practice) or a cool shot of wheatgrass for when I feel like detoxifying my system from all the junk food I've eaten. Good thing I got my trusty Jergens tumbler to remind me that water is good for my body and helps keep my skin healthy.

When you don't drink enough water, the skin gets dehydrated, thus appearing dry and wrinkled. We don't want that! I noticed that whenever I drink plenty of water on a regular basis, my skin clears up and appears plumper. You can help lock in moisture into your skin by using your favorite Jergens lotion twice a day to reveal your most beautiful skin yet.

Mission #4: Nurture Relationships 
 

Just this weekend, I went on a super fun beach/camping adventure with some of my closest high school and church friends. Keeping healthy relationships go a long way to making you feel good and look good. I'd like you all to meet my happy pill of a friend, Jeanne! We've been friends for 10 years and counting. We could talk and laugh endlessly for hours, or sit in silence (well, sometimes) and just enjoy each others company. This year, we went on a lot of trips together, and each one is just more fun and memorable when she's around.

After emerging from a beautiful beach where there was no electricity and accommodation but tents, a buffet dinner at Cabalen seemed to be the perfect way to reward ourselves! As we nurture our relationships with our loved ones, we must also nourish our body and skin as well for beauty that radiates inside and out.

Mission #5: Make Someone Smile

When you share your blessings, you gain a friend! Today, I'm giving away a Jergens gift pack to one reader. SURPRISE!

Moments after posting this "Jergens 7-Day Challenge" blog post with my first ever mission, a friend immediately messaged me to ask when Day 1 began, and also asked me about the brand, new packaging, and formulation. I find it funny (but nice) that a straight guy would also be an avid reader of my blog. Hence, I'm giving Benny Yao the gift of Jergens, which he could share with his family and friends. (Yes, guys use lotion too!)

Please e-mail me your complete shipping details at helenblas@yahoo.com, so I could have your gift shipped via courier.

Someone once said that a smile is a person's best accessory. We believe that, and so is that person's skin. Don't forget to apply your favorite Jergens variant twice a day to reveal your most beautiful skin yet.

Mission #6: Healthy Habits

A healthy diet is needed to keep your body strong and your skin beautiful. Here's a handy guide to beautiful skin!

Whenever I think of healthy food, salad almost always come to mind! There was a time when I went through a salad phase. No, I didn't want to lose weight; I ate it as a snack or as a side dish. I would top crisp lettuce with anything I could find at home - bangus with its good fatty belly, boiled eggs, chicken, and mango vinaigrette or honey mustard dressing. I eat this way for when I feel like I've had too much fast food. I have a handy tip for you! Leafy greens contain non-heme iron that's not readily absorbed by the body (as compared to iron that comes from meat), hence you'll need to take vitamin C (could be in the form of orange juice) to go with your salad, to activate the iron and make it readily absorbed by the body.

My family doesn't have much "heirloom" recipes, but today I'll share with you a simple, very easy but equally tasty salad recipe - Chicken Pop Salad with Grapes and Cheese.

Source: yummy.ph

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen chicken popcorn, cooked according to package directions
• 1 bag mixed greens
• 1 cup grapes, halved
• 1 pack cream cheese, cubed

For the honey mustard dressing

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 2 tablespoons cream
• sugar, salt, and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl and season to taste. Set aside.
2. Cook chicken popcorn according to package directions.
3. Open a bag of mixed greens and arrange in a shallow bowl. Arrange chicken popcorn, some halved grapes, and cubed cream cheese over the greens.
4. Drizzle honey mustard dressing on top and serve.

Moisturizers work hand in hand with a healthy diet and exercise in keeping your skin stunningly beautiful! Don't forget to apply Jergens after every shower to lock in the moisture from your skin. (Try it! Your skin stays soft all day.)

Mission #7: The Finish Line

It's never too early to start caring for our skin. At 25, skin loses its ability to renew itself; this is why I have with me my trusty Jergens Age Defying Multi-Vitamin Moisturiser to deeply hydrate my skin. Jergens new illuminating Hydralucence™ blend eliminates dullness and dryness by creating a continuous layer of moisture on skin. This unique technology prevents hydration loss with a uniform moisture barrier. The smooth surface then powerfully reflects light, for more luminous skin.

 

After 7 days of using Jergens, dry patches and flakes (especially on my legs) were gone. My skin would now pass the "scratch test" - when you run a fingernail on your skin, and you see no white patch that means your skin is well hydrated. I just came home from a trip this weekend, so I shall continuously use Jergens to repair and enhance my skin tone and texture from all the sun exposure, so I'd have skin that's more luminous than ever!

I've finally completed the Jergens 7-Day Challenge!

Thank you for joining me on this adventure. ;)

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Love,

Helen