LUX Soft Touch

Since my last visit to the House of LUX last February, LUX body wash has been a mainstay in our bathroom. I've just used up my favorite LUX Love Forever Perfumed Body Wash (with a sensual fragrance that lingers hours after I bathe), and now I'm reaching for something more moisturizing but just as fragrant as well. I need it, because my skin is in it's post-sunburn peeling state right now.

Just by seeing the packaging alone, Lux Soft Touch already gives of a very soft and feminine vibe. This variant is crafted with the fine fragrance of delicate French Roses plus Silk Essence for softer skin.

LUX Soft Touch Moisturizing Body Wash

(P55 for 100ml, P120 for 250ml)

After using LUX Love Forever which looks very RED against my white bath puff, seeing LUX Soft Touch's baby pink body wash on it was a visual treat in itself. I always use my LUX body wash with a bath puff, since a coin-size amount will be enough for your entire body that way. This variant has a more gentle and softer floral fragrance. I didn't take notice of it first, because I almost always veer towards bold scents and even makeup, but LUX Soft Touch smells so good, so pleasant. It reminds me of spring, when flower buds start to bloom. It's a beautiful scent; it makes people want to lean in closer just to take a whiff.

LUX Soft Touch Perfumed Soap

(P19.50 for 50g, P39 for 100g)

I've been using body wash for so long, so it's quite a nice surprise for me that you can get such a nice-smelling soap for less than P20! It's also one of the loveliest soaps I've seen. Just look at the floral details. Unlike generic bar soaps, LUX Soft Touch doesn't leave my skin squeaky dry. I like this one a lot so I placed one in the kitchen and another one in my closet to ward off any kulob smell. (It works!)

LUX is available in leading department stores, supermarkets and drugstores nationwide and online via Beauty MNL, Zalora, and Lazada.

Giveaway alert! Do you want to win a LUX Soft Touch gift pack? Follow @LuxPH on IG then post a selfie and answer why you love having fragrant skin. Use the hashtags #BatheWithLux and #LuxSoftTouch. Giveaway duration is from April 28 to May 28, 2016. LUX will select 20 winners! ♥

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Dry Skin? Heal It with Vaseline!

It's so hot. I usually don't like stating the obvious, but every single summer we would get reports that temperature has hit a new all-time-high record. The difference is that now we'd get that report everyday. Almost every new day is the hottest day of the year.

I used to think that my skin would just dry out during the relatively cooler months, but now it's starting to dry out just the same. My recent lifestyle change must have been a huge factor, since I commute to and from Makati during weekdays for school. (School is love, but the commute is qué horror.) In school, it's a sudden temperature drop due to air conditioning. At home, it's so hot so I end up turning on the air conditioner earlier. There is a difference though with how I treat my dry skin though. During colder months, I use a body oil under my body butter at night. Now, I want something lighter but just as potent and healing. During summer, I can't use anything sticky and heavy. I JUST CAN'T.

It's very timely, because a huge box made its way to my doorstep.

Vaseline sent me a kit with leaves inside! :o I usually just see this "leaf comparison" in their TV ads, but it was interesting to see it in person. My inner geek got excited with the idea of a science experiment!

These leaves have been inside the box for days! The leaf without Vaseline Petroleum Jelly wilted and dried out.

  

The leaf with a coating of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly looked normal but shiny. Take note, these leaves were plucked at the same time!

Last April 8 to 10, Vaseline took the ultimate test to showcase and prove the healing power of Vaseline. They mounted a live billboard along C5 using real leaves! Half of them were covered with Vaseline Jelly, while the other half had none. After three days, the difference was visible. The side that was coated with Vaseline Jelly remained vibrant and moisturized, while the other half dried out completely. If Vaseline can keep a leaf vibrant and moisturized, imagine what it could do to dry skin! (Get a glimpse of the live billboard here!)

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly

In 1859, New York-based chemist Robert A. Chesebrough created a wonder jelly, a do-it-all product that can heal burns, rashes, chapped skin, cuts, bruises, and more. A few years later, this wonder jelly was labeled Petroleum Jelly, which is now an important staple in all households because of its healing properties and outstanding skin benefits, and which is also the very ingredient that is now present in new Vaseline body lotion. 

Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore Lotion
(P70 for 100ml, P126 for 200ml, P225 for 400ml)

I like the scent of Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore Lotion; it smells sweet. It's rich but non-greasy. My legs are perpetually dry, so this one's a pleasant addition to my body care routine. The new Vaseline Lotion now has micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly that works deep from within the epidermis to bring back lost moisture and heal dry skin from within. Take the Dry Skin Test know the condition of your skin!

My Skin Index Test Result reported a total score of 45.5, which meant my skin is occasionally dry. (My legs are flaky, and let's not talk about my heels.) There were two recommendations, and I'm happy to have the Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore Lotion! It absorbs fast and keeps dry skin healed for 3 weeks! :D

My baby tub of Vaseline Lip Therapy at home won't be lonely anymore! :D Vaseline Lip Therapy isn't part of the kit, but it's a gift from my former colleague who went to the US. It's SO cute, right?

 

This summer, have all the fun under the sun! Just don't forget the SPF + these Vaseline lotions to heal your skin! Care to share what your Vaseline favorites are?

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Helen

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Oxygen x Billboard Launch

What happens fashion and music collide?
 

THIS.

For Summer 2016, well-loved local fashion brand Oxygen has collaborated with Billboard, the world's premier source for trends and innovation and music. Oxygen has always encouraged people to make a statement, and this collection aims to help today’s youth to experience, discover, and celebrate their passion for music and fashion. 

 

To launch the Oxygen x Billboard collection, they held a huge event last week for everyone at the Trinoma Activity Center. 

 

There was a pop-up store where people could get the full range of Oxygen's collab with Billboard on the spot! Aside from that, there were other fun activities as well.  

Music booths, anyone? 

 

There was also a freedom wall wherein you could show the world how music makes you feel. My word for that would be "ALIVE"!

 

There was also a photobooth that automatically prints the photos you upload on Instagram (when you use the official event hashtag as caption). Photos are forever my favorite keepsakes!

 

But my favorite booth is this one! And I think a lot of people will agree with me. It's such a cool and creative setup for photo-ops! :D  

The highlight of the evening was a fashion show which showcased the must-have pieces from the collection. The Oxygen x Billboard collection features items for everyday use, including graphic tees, pullovers and accessories like caps and bags. The designs, which take heavy inspiration from the rock and hip-hop genres, come mostly in black and white - save minimal pops of color here and there for select items - and scream of New York street fashion.

I'll be sharing with you Oxygen x Billboard's Top 20 Style Trends:  
 

Street Style

Cool tees and trendy jeans, these pieces are key for that effortless, on-the-street look that everyone is going for today!
 

All in Black

You can never go wrong with wearing black! Need we say more?
 

Slit Tops

The latest trend to hit the metro, show off a little leg, or those awesome liquid leather leggings, with these cool slit tops!
 

Pumping Graphic Tees

Raring to make a statement? Artsy graphic tees are all the rage nowadays!
 

Monochrome Pieces

All the whites, greys, and blacks in your wardrobe are still on-trend, plus, they go perfectly with each other!
 

Ripped Denims

Whether acid wash, black, grey, or blue, distressed jeans scream cool and casual.
 

Pullovers

Can’t deny it, cotton pullovers are comfy, cozy, AND trendy, no matter the season.
 

Cutout Boots

Quirky cutout boots are a funky way to level up any of your outfits!
 

Pops of Color

A little bit of bright yellow, blue, red or green, never hurt anybody. And they’re a great highlight on an all-black ensemble!
 

Oversized Tees

Love to dress comfy? Pair an oversized tee with your favorite denim shorts for that effortlessly breezy look.
 

Statement Caps

There’s no better way to declare your favorite statements than to wear it on your head.

White Sneaks

The hottest trend today, even Hollywood celebrities are digging it, white sneaks totally go with any of your daily wear.

Jersey Number Shirts

Jersey shirts are the hottest new things! Out of the baseball pits and into your closet, these babies are the greatest addition to your wardrobe staples this season!
 

White Cotton Shirts

Perfect for summer, white shirts are easy to wear and easy to pair with anything!

For bottoms there are 3 more trends that are actually mainstays even in our closet at home: 

• Slim Silhouettes (skinny jeans to emphasize and elongate the silhouette) 
• Pegged Boyfriend Jeans (the more styled up cousin of the "boyfriend jeans", only this one's made for ladies so it's bound to have a sexier fit and look)
• Culottes (dress it up or down, your call)

Lastly, 3 beauty pegs to go with your Oxygen x Billboard pieces:

• Messy-But-Not Tresses (Love your waves, ladies! "I woke up like this" hair that's stylishly messy yet not too untidy always works.)
• The Brush Up (Classic and very James Dean-esque, this hairstyle can apply for men and women who adore the unique style of the 50s.)
• Fresh Faced (No to heavy make-up. It’s all about looking natural this summer!) 

The Oxygen x Billboard Collection is now available at all Oxygen branches nationwide.

Website: www.oxygenfashion.com

Facebook: OXYGEN™

Twitter: @oxygenclothing

Instagram: @oygenclothing

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Helen

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Le Petit Soufflé

The Body Shop's media launch was held in Le Petit Souffle, which was a French Japanese Cafe I've been wanting to try for the longest time. I needed that extra push though, since I live in Quezon City and going to Makati just to eat sounded like a huge deal of effort to me. Going to the event was like hitting two birds with one stone, since I got to spend time with a brand I like and I got to try a new restaurant as well.

I'll be sharing with you the dishes I tried during the event!

Honey Citrus Salad (P285)

Citrus segments, garden greens, tobiko, candied walnut with lemon honey dressing on the side 

The Honey Citrus Salad was good and refreshing! I'm not the biggest fan of veggies, but finishing the entire plate didn't feel like a chore. It's a nice mix of tangy and sweet.
 

Just Mac and Cheese (P395)

Macaroni with Sharp Cheddar, Mozarella with shimeji crimini, and hungarian sausage 

Just Mac and Cheese came with a huge serving, and is definitely for sharing. They didn't skimp on cheese, so I loved this one! It's a heavy, filling, and delicious dish. 

Mille Feuille (P250)

Thousand leaves of puffed pastry with guanaja and matcha mousseline 

The description was so enticing and exotic! Mille Feuille was so lovely to look at, I almost didn't want to touch it. Just look at the lovely plating with the fresh strawberries and chocolate powder! However, it was hard to eat since the texture of the pastry was firm but gets crumbly when I try to fork several layers all at once. I devised a strategy - to separate each layer of pastry, so I fully enjoyed it even if other people gave up. It would have been better if the pastry were a wee bit more delicate. Taste-wise, the sweetness level was just right.

Iced Matcha (P100)

Iced Matcha was meh. It tasted just like the plain old steeped matcha tea(bag) with ice. I had to ask for syrup and milk to improve it, and when I added those to the drink, it became just the way I like it.

Le Petit Souffle

Address: 3/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, 1210 Makati, Philippines

Store hours: Mon-Thurs: 11:00 - 21:00, Fri-Sat: 10:00 - 22:00, Sun: 10:00 - 21:00

Phone numbers: 09178418032 / 09153999588 / 5034282 / 7185681

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Helen

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