With over 2 million listings and 3 million downloads to date Shopee Philippines celebrates their 2nd Birthday while making it to the top as the number 1 shopping application in the country. Regionally, Shopee has achieved an annualized Gross Merchandise Volume of $3 billion USD with more than 40 million downloads.

For the past 2 years, Shopee has introduced several programs that revolutionized online shopping for Filipinos, including Free Shipping, Cash On Delivery (COD), and Shopee University, which helps aspiring entrepreneurs set up their online business.

To celebrate the success, from June 20 to 22, users are treated to special promotions and up to 90% discounts across multiple categories, including electronics, gadgets, makeup and clothes from Shopee’s official shops and top sellers.

What is Micellar Water?

Micellar Water is made up of micelles a  tiny balls of cleansing oil molecules suspended in soft water.

How it is use?

Micellar water, you can moisten a cotton pad with a few drops of the skin cleansing solution, so that the pad itself becomes moist. Then you will swipe the pad across your skin and you'll see the dirt and make up from your skin transfer to the pad.

How does it work?

The idea is that micelles are attracted to dirt and oil, so they are able to draw out impurities without drying out the skin, Therefore, micellar water can be used as a facial wash, make up remover and moisturizer all in one.



I do wear make-up a lot and proper skin care routine is important at night to avoid zits and pimples to come up. I think last year I've heard Micellar water that will shorten your make up skin routine shorter. Today I'll be reviewing Micellar Water from Maybelline.

Product Name

Maybelline Micellar Water

Claims

• Instantly and effectively removes light makeup including BB while skin stays extremely fresh, soft, and hydrated.
• Removes make-up + cleanses + hydrates + soothes
• No rinse even for sensitive skin
• No fragrance, alcohol free, fresh and oil free
• Dermatologist and ophthalmologically tested

Description:

• Removes all makeup and UV products
• Hydrates
• Removes trapped dirt and dust, refine pores
• Freshens like a toner
• No need to rinse
• Suitable for sensitive skin

Usage 

Soak a cotton pad and apply on whole face. no need to rub.

Ingredients

 Aqua/Water, Hexylene Glycol,Glycerin,BHT,Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Edta, Poloxamer 184, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide.

Manufacturer

Made in China

Size

 200ML/6.76 FL oz

Price

199.00php

Available at

 SM Department Store Make-up section, Watson's, Landmark

The Review

The Swatch Test :Matte Lipstick, Eyeliner, Mascara Waterproof, Matte Foundation

Maybelline's Micellar water packaging is just a typical clear bottle with a pink cap. It clearly states information about the product, including the product name, product claims, size in ml/FL Oz, How to use it, manufacturer. Which is also written in another language which I think Japanese. For only 199 pesos this might be a good catch for those who wants to try out a Micelar Water.

If you're asking if this one really cleanse the face here is a sample swipe with this product.

First Swipe

Matte Foundation : Instantly removed the Matte foundation
Waterproof Mascara: Only lightens it's color
Eyeliner: black color is still visible
Matte Lipstick: Removes only a part of it

Second swipe

Matter foundation : Completely Vanished
Waterproof Mascara: Only lightens it's color
Eyeliner: Black color lightens
Matte Lipstick : Removes only a few parts again

I keep on doing the swipe motion until I was able to successfully remove all of the products. It takes me about 5 more swipes to take off all of the products at my hand. I also try this product to my face, removing my makeup. While I am removing my make-up I noticed that it leaves this moist, smooth texture of my skin that for me is not so comfortable as for myself until it completely dries out. Maybelline Micelar Water removes my makeup, but it takes time. It doesn't have a fragrance just like a waiter.

Is this worth the money?

For only 199 pesos you can get to try a Micelar water. Take note that waterproof products are hard to be removed from this Maybelline Micelar Water. It does remove makeup to your face, but for me you still need to wash off your face with soap and water to remove all the products from your face.

This Maybelline Micelar Water is perfect for those who on the go travelers and road trips to instantly removing your make up without using a soap and water. In that sense, I think you need to have this product also it moisturize your face to just be patient on shipping it to your face gently and it will remove all your make up.

 For my #DashingMomSquad, Have you tried a Micellar Water? What are your thoughts using this product.

Marian Rivera-Dantes known to be a versitle actress here in the Philippines from being a Primetime Queen, brand ambassador, style icon, recording artist and philanthropist. We all know that Marian she has a charming daughter Baby Zia and a handsome husband Dingdong.

She manages her time between work and family, Marian has found comfort in cooking as one of the best way to make her family feel loved and to improve her culinary skills. On her social media pages, the Kapuso actress has posted some of her own culinary creations that range from baby food for little Zia, stews, soups, and veggies. And on days when Marian is short on time, stir-fry dishes have become her go-to choices for easy, yummy meals.

Topping her stir-fry list are Chopsuey and Fried Rice made with AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix, as seen in the seasoning’s two new TVCs which began airing last June 4, 2017. In both versions, Marian dances and sings to the tune of her hit song, “Sabay-sabay Tayo,’ while she adds AJI-GINISA® to each dish to make them more delicious and “Garantisadong Ginisarap.”

Like Marian, you can also whip up “Garantisadong Ginisarap” dishes – even non-vegetable ones – by adding a touch of AJI-GINISA® to your favorite stir-fry recipes.

Visit http://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/recipes/ and like facebook.com/AjiGinisaPH and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH for more dishes to try.

The first half of 2017 was so good to Shopee, the largest e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan reached 40 million downloads. To date, Shopee Philippines has garnered over 3 million downloads, and is now ranked number 1 on both Google Play and App Store in just two years of operations. Beating other shopping apps in its category, Shopee consistently remains as one of the top shopping apps in the country.

As per Macy Castillo, Head of Commercial Business for Shopee said “We’re thrilled to see many Filipinos enjoy our app and love shopping with us,” “The mobile shopping category is a competitive space, and we are proud that our app is ranked as number 1.  Our goal is to consistently improve our features and provide the best online shopping experience.”

According to Castillo, Shopee’s integrated logistics is one of the main reasons why people find Shopee app convenient. With Shopee, users can enjoy Free Shipping and Cash On Delivery, as well as track their orders from payment to delivery.

Furthermore, Shopee offers online shopping security through Shopee Guarantee. Shopee Guarantee protects users by withholding the payment to the seller until the buyer receives the order. This makes people feel safe shopping at Shopee and give positive reviews.

Castillo elaborated, “Our features are designed with buyers and sellers in mind. We make online shopping hassle-free by charging no commission fee and offer a free shipping service to all users.”

To celebrate this achievement, Shopee will be holding special promotions from June 20 to 22 with discounts up to 90% for various items, including electronics, gadgets, makeup, and clothes from Shopee’s Official Shops and top sellers.

To learn more about Shopee and the special promotions, please visit www.shopee.ph. Shopee is available for free download on Google Play and  App Store.

Salu, The Filipino Restaurant which is owned by the celebrity couple, Romnick Sarmenta and Harlene Bautista, opened its doors last June 9, 2016. They provide authentic treats from different parts of the Philippines. This year on their 1 year anniversary, they thrive and is ready to offer more delectable and unique surprise for customers who deserve more when it comes to Pinoy food trip.

The restaurant opened their anniversary month with a blockbuster promo of buy take 1 take 1 of their famous ‘BLK’ (Binagoongang Lechon Kare-kare). A Piso for Brazo de Kalabasa shall also be enjoyed by the first 100 guests for every purchase of Php500.00 on June 11, 2017. Both of these promos were made to give thanks to all Ka-Salu/s who have dined and craved for the best of Salu plates this past year. “Masarap at nakakataba ng puso ang aming unang taon. So we thought, why not give thanks and extend to our customers those blessings that we earned because of their trust through these simple promos. These two dishes, BLK and Brazo De Kalabasa, are our top moving dish and desert on our first year. So its fitting to grant a ‘one’ of a kind treat with buy ‘one’ take ‘one’ and a ‘one’ peso dessert, as we turn ‘one”, shared by Mr. Sarmenta.

Braso Kalabasa

Conchinillo

Binagoonang Lechon kare-kare

Durian Cake

Taho Cheese Cake

Salu Bread

During the thanksgiving lunch that had happened last June 9, 2017, the celebrity couple also shared a colorful year that was for Salu. These include gaining tie ups with some organizations such as Hashtag Philippines through Antoinette Taus, where average of 300 kids are fed every event with Salu packed lunches that comes with love notes from volunteers. Salu was also chosen to represent the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao for the biggest food convention in the world - Madrid Fusion, where they showcased their best southern dishes that’s available only at restaurant. Chefs, culinary experts and delegates of the congress were in awe with the taste of Mindanao cuisines that’s unique and distinct due to special ingredients such as pampa, that’s famous in Mindanao. Some of the featured dishes include Beef Kulma, Syagul Pagi, Utak Utak and Pyanggang. “We are grateful to be chosen by DOT-ARMM headed by Mrs. Ayesha Mangudadatu Dilangalen, to represent their region at the presitigous Madrid Fusion. We have built this brand to be the culinary authority when it comes to all things Filipino. And being chosen to participate in such convention was an affirmation that indeed, we somehow are in the right path of meeting our mission. Hopefully on our second year, we can serve more authentic plates and continue to be a portal for all guests to discover all the flavors of this country, especially those that are still undiscovered”, says Mrs. Harlene Bautista.






On its second year, Salu also unveils their campaign #SarapMabuhay. This showcases not just the exciting flavors that this country has to offer but also highlights the abundance of fresh ingredients that can make any kitchen push for magic. It also refers to the kind of people that you dine with which ranges from family, friends and even strangers and the overall experience of ‘salu-salo’ in the Philippines which has always been distinct.


 The campaign would still highlight the adventures of the owners as they search for the next utlimate plates to bring back home to Salu, to be made available for all who wants to discover more. Exciting products and experiences are also up for grabs for all diners. The Pilipinas Platter, their version of a group feast, gives customers an opportunity to taste all the specialities in different parts of the Philippines. All the cuisines are creatively plated on a special carved Pilipinas wooden plate. Luto Ni Nanay gives moms a chance to cook with the talented chefs of Salu as they learn to prepare one of a kind dishes for the family. All these plus and addition to their already exciting range of pinoy to pinoy fused dishes called Likhang Salu will be served and made available this June!



The culinary authority stands still even stronger on its second year with so much offering to its customers. Visit them for a one of a Pilipinas Food Trip at Sct. Torillo, Cor. Sct. Fernandez, Barangay Sacred Heart, Quezon City. For reservations, questions and queries, you may call Salu’s hotline 02-282-15-12, or contact them through their facebook fan page.

Celebrating Independence Day on a mall is great, watching the performers that created name throughout the world makes me feel proud that I'm a Filipino. Reading all of the Ani ng Dangal side by side encourage me to be more determined to strive more harder to my dreams.

A simple instruction to enjoy the booth

This is my starting shape blocks

We all know that one of the Most Important person in our lives is our own Father. They are always provide and prove that their are his son's first hero and daughter's first love. A responsible and loving dads are always by our side.

Mr. JJ Yulo, arranged a little dinner with some hardworking Dads you may know. It is a pre-Father's Day treat at Providore and Todd English at SM Aura. The group of Dads celebrated and have a little talk while enjoying a great Dinner and drinks. As per Mr. JJ Yulo " The guest list was as diverse as it gets, with dads from all sorts of backgrounds and one unifying factor: all these fine men tried their best to be exemplary fathers too. And they sure needed a break!"

Image from @Nekkidchef Instagram account

Their first stop is at Providore Backyard, it is located at the rear of Raintree Group's Providore. A small place where you can enjoy cocktails and beers. The guest came in one by one. Some of the guests are, JJ Yulo known as @nekkidchef, Kalel Chan, Aids Tecson, Gabe Mercado, Him Uy de Baron, TJ Parpan, Paolo Abrera, Patrick Roa. Cocktails and Cozy outdoor place are just a perfect combination of friends to hangout. I'm sure that the guest enjoyed it! According to Mr. JJ Yulo "Cool tunes wafting from the speakers, cold Sapporo or San Miguel, nachos and guacamole will always do the trick – a few glasses and any amount of shyness magically vanished."




I've tried frozen margarita with mixed berries it is great if you are just looking for a relaxing drink to de-stress.

Food is really and truly the most effective medicine. @providoreph #dadventuresatSM #DADventureatAura #dashingmom #DashingMomatProvidore

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 After a batch of drinks at Providore, the group was headed to just headed to Todd English Food Hall, it is a huge dining space with well-curated food stations. Todd English Food Hall, provide a private room for the guest dads where a sumptuous dinner was served. The guest dads have a chance to try out their new dishes.

Mr. JJ Yulo described there dinning experienced as "The food was, as expected, varied and delicious – and we even got to try some of their brand new items! Cold oysters to start the ball rolling, their solid new buffalo wings and Asian dumplings, a healthy-ish bacon filled spinach salad, excellent pastas (TE makes it fresh!) like their addictive new corn ravioli (a must, if you ask me), classic pizza flatbreads, a KILLER porkchop (this dinner’s sleeper hit!), garlicky clams and mussels, and a gigantic steak, all washed down with some red wine. It doesn't get manlier than that! And for dessert, a fun new deconstructed dessert --- dulce de leche apple pie. If you didn’t talk to anyone at the table because you were too busy stuffing your face, it would be perfectly understandable."

For me events like this is great way to show our gratitude and saying thank you to our Dad. Remember to always show how you love your Dad. It is not just a one day event, it should be everyday.

Providore is a Coffee bar/ Bistro type where you can enjoy delicious food, cakes and pastries. An all local artisanal retail area. Providore PH is another innovative concept from The Raintree Restaurants Group. Located at Ground Floor SM Aura, BGC. #ProvidorePH. They recently launched their Providore Backyard section where you can enjoy cocktails and finger food while enjoying the music being played.

Follow their social media accounts :
Facebook Providore PH
Instagram ProvidorePH

TODD ENGLISH FOOD HALL is officially Manila's first Celebrity Chef Restaurant opening at the SM Aura Premier! It is also the first restaurant that sets the trend for the Food Hall concept in Manila. Located at 5/F SkyPark, SM Aura Premiere, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Todd English operating hours: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Monday to Sunday

Contact Details:
Email: toddenglishfoodhallmnl@gmail.com
Twitter: @TEFoodHallMNL
Facebook: FoodHall ToddEnglish
Instagram: @toddenglishfoodhallmnl
Telephone: +632 621 4002

Photos from Hop Inn Hotel

Millennials tends to travel alot and spend their rest day to go to different places. They invented word YOLO, which means "You only live once".  Everyone is hopping off from one exciting destination on their bucket list to the next. Here are some of my advice when traveling here in Manila and want to spend less without compromising your budget.

1. First you need to take note of your destination ahead of time. It is better to research what you can do to the specif location that you are heading to. 
2. Wait for any travel sale on any airlines to spend less.
3. Try to find a affordable hotel that does not compromise you. I recommend Hop Inn Hotel, a 25- hotel strong Thailand- based chain not only guarantees guests the best locations in each city but also delivers 5-star quality cleanliness, comfort, convenience, and security that makes budget travelers go, “is this really a budget hotel?”

For my #DashingMomSquad

Do you Love travelling as much as I do? comment down below where are your next travel destination. 

Skin care is the most important part of my daily rituals; but there are times that I am just so lazy to remove my blackheads and whiteheads also do wear some facial masks. Here comes to a point that I need to go to a clinic to see a doctor to ask what are the services that best fit for my skin. I will post every skin clinics that I've tried for you to pick which one is the best for your skin and your budget. So for today we going to review about Mauve Aesthetics & Medical Spa.

Last June 4, I visited a unique food park that is located inside a Mall, Munch Manila food park is perfect for anyone looking to go on a quick, gastronomic adventure, a food park is a no-brainer choice. Armed with a variety of delicious, and affordable eats, along with instagrammable decor, it is not surprising to know that these little gems are a huge hit to Filipino foodies.



It started last May 29 and will last up to June 12. SM City Manila created this food park for the "Manilennials" to experience the ultimate food park experience right within the mall with Much Manila. Participating Brands: Mad for Pizza, 8 Stbites, Buffalo's Wings 'n' Things, Farron Cafe, Lunchies Lemonaden, Candy Up Cotton Candy and Big J's Sausages.

Here is a video clip from SM City Manila Facebook page for a sneak peak



I remember during my college days I tend to spend a lot of time thinking where to eat at SM City Manila, well this event might be a savior for this coming first week of classes for the students near by. Whether that you're on-the-go foodie searching for a instagramable yet yummy food, a group of barkada spending their break time at the mall looking for a fun place to hangout Much Manila is a perfect spot for you!

Why you should try Munch Manila?

1. You can get the best food choice even you are in a rush. Squeezing a quick lunch in between classes or meetings? For some this means compromising eating a good, delicious meal, for something that is quick and easy to eat. Much Manila marries these two together - offering its customers quick, delicious bites that are also easy on the wallet.



2. Munch Manila prepares a bunch of fun games with a mix of chillax music. This will surely give that perfect atmosphere for a fun and easy night your your friends. The Munch Manila crowd will be treated to acoustic performances from Agsunta (May 29) , BEN X BEN (june 3), DMTRio (June4). Munch Manila foodies also got a chance to win awsome prizes, not to mention bragging rights, with Eat It To Win It, the foodpark's wating contest last June 3 for a Wingsanity Chalenge.

serenade by DMTRio while enjoying MunchManila

 3. We all know that every food park has it's own motif or theme, here Munch Manila ensures their goers that they can get that Instagramable picture in every corner of their rustic theme foodie have. By the way Last June 4, they held a one day food photography session by food grammer Gourmanila. It was a fun activities that I got to know my fellow attendees like @TsinoyFoodies @tavanching which was my tablemates.

recreating what I learned about the foodsnap session with GourManila

4. Lastly I know #hugot now a days is famous, SM City Manila Munch Manila also have this event for you guys, which is an Open Mic for Spoken Word Poetry every night 7 pm. The crowd will get to witness three peformers pour their hearts out as they recite their own poems, these performers are pre-selected from hundred of entries submitted to the much manila team so you are indeed in for a hugot tastic treat.

A perfect atmosphere for fun and bonding with your friends after a tiring day at school while having your dinner? @smcitymanilaofficial #MunchManila is a perfect place for you! A foodpark with a good food in a mall. Don't forget to grab some lemonades from #lucineslemonade and snacks from Manang Joy Ilocos Empanada #ManilennialEats #dashingmom #MunchManilaAtSMManila

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I enjoy the whole food trip at Munch Manila, visit SM City Manila and experience the new food park, Visit their facebook account at  SM City Manila for more details.