FRESH TIME with BT21 is finally here.

Calling all fellow BT21 lovers! The go-signal is now green! Score this fresh and funky line made by FRESH Philippines to make your everyday skincare routine a lot quirkier.

With its special edition BT21 products and merch, and their new partnership with LINE FRIENDS; this new set of products is made with improved formulation and cute designs that will bring life to your usual skincare routine.

It’s a delightful skincare treat for every UNIVERSTAR BT21 lover in the Philippines. If you are very particular with the products that you use for your skin and body, FRESH Philippines delivers a premium and fun collaboration that will give you the best of what this new line has to offer and the opportunity to bring home cute and iconic collectibles featuring the adorable UNIVERSTAR BT21 characters.

For Smooth Like Butter Skin

FRESH Philippines offers their cult-favorite soothing gel lotions with their upbeat new designs and a ‘tiny’ surprise that everyone will love! If you’re looking for that FRESH start, then this is the perfect time to commence your skincare journey, especially with this BT21 new line!

Achieve that glass looking skin that you have been dreaming of for so long with FRESH with BT21 Tomato Glass Skin Soothing Gel Lotion. This soothing gel lotion exhibits a true tomato power and is crafted with TheraGlass Complex, a special formula that has Hyaluronic Acid and Arbutin that keeps your skin hydrated and healthy while giving that natural looking glass skin finish.

For even and soft skin, on the other hand, check out FRESH with BT21 Jeju Aloe Ice Soothing Gel Lotion. Each tub is infused with TheraCool Complex that gives twice the power of moisture for your face and body. This aloe vera-infused Soothing Gel Lotion is made with TheraCool Complex, a special cooling formula infused with Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica that restores your skin’s natural moisture while it lightens dark marks and evens out your skin tone. That’s twice the power, twice the confidence boost!

AThe FRESH Jeju Aloe Ice Soothing Gel Lotion and the FRESH with BT21 Glass Skin Soothing Gel Lotion 300mL design comes also with a mini version of 120mL sachets with BT21 designs. Now, you don’t have to worry about buying a whole new container as you can easily refill it with these sachets.

From the generous skin-pampering elements of Jeju aloe and tomato, FRESH PH introduces their other two skincare frontrunners that come in a handy 120mL sachets, the FRESH with BT21 Watermelon Youthful Bliss Soothing Gel Lotion and the FRESH with BT21 Green Tea & Cucumber Soothing Gel Lotion.

The watermelon-infused gel lotion has a gel-type formulation packed with vitamins and nutrients that help fight the early signs of skin aging. On the other hand, the green tea and cucumber soothing gel lotion is developed with acne care formula to keep your skin and body moisturized while reducing oil production and dark spots caused by pimple breakouts.

All these soothing gels are non-sticky, lightweight, and it feels so natural to the skin. You will surely radiate FRESHness all throughout the day!

A Scent of Security in a Bottle

Before starting your skincare, it’s always best to make sure that your hands are well-sanitized and clean. Sometimes, the alcohol and sanitizing sprays give us that strong stinging scent, and it’s understandable why some people dodge this part of their routine. If you are one of those people who tend to skip this part, then you can now leave your worries behind for FRESH Philippines came up with an out of this world scentsation in every FRESH with BT21 70% Ethyl Alcohol Solution Alcosprays.

It is the perfect mix of fragrance and disinfecting ingredients available in every click of your spray cap. It comes with four 100mL variants and two 500mL variants:

● Cosmic Wonder (Purple) 100mL
● Interstellar (Green) 100mL
● Starburst (Red) 100mL
● Supernova (Orange) 100mL
● Interstellar (Apple Green) 500mL
● Supernova (Blue) 500mL

Each variant ensures 99.9% germ- and bacteria-killing solution. Unlike any other alcosprays, FRESH PH added the soothing and moisturizing elements of aloe vera; making sure your hand feels soft, gentle-to-touch, and fresh every time you use it.

Collect, Select, and Trade!

Grab these BT21 Photocards for every minimum purchase of Php499. Complete the seven pieces, and even make friends with these dashing and delightfully designed BT21 Photocard sets. You can also cop your Fresh PH products for a bang-for-buck deal up to 50% off! Promo only lasts until November 21, 2021, though! You can also skip the lines and have yours delivered from Watsons store to your door when you place your orders in all Watsons platforms.

There's a lot in-store for everyone as FRESH PH confirmed that they will be releasing more BT21 merch and skincare products. Here’s a sneak peek:

The FRESH with BT21 Eco Bag Purple and Mask Case perfectly interweave style and utility featuring the designs of the UNIVERSTAR BT21 characters, #KOYA #RJ #SHOOKY #MANG #CHIMMY #TATA #COOKY #VAN. The compact design makes sure that you can secure it easily anywhere, even in your purse.

To stay in the loop with the latest promos, deals, and products, don’t forget to follow FRESH PH’s official accounts on Facebook and Instagram, and check out their official e-commerce site here.  Indeed, BT21 lovers will have something to look forward to in the coming days, so stay tuned!

Need a Skin Whitening Miracle?

Do you remember my last SkinWhite blog post? If so, then you should know that I am an avid fan and believer of the brand. As such, I got really excited when I heard about their latest product offer through social media.

Generally speaking, I am proud of my morena skin. However, there is a fine line between being beautifully morena and looking like you basked under the sun without sunblock for days on end.

Unfortunately, I'm quite the forgetful type. A couple of months ago, we went to Clark, Pampanga for some fun in the sun and the minute we reached Pampangueno territory, I realised I had forgotten my sunblock. So, after basking under the sun all day, I got darker - and not the sexy tan kind of dark, either. I ended up looking like a burnt piece of paper - un-moisturized and all.

Thank goodness for the SkinWhite PowerWhitening Lotion. :)

What I love the most about this new lotion of SkinWhite is that it has an INSTANT effect. This means I get to look whiter the minute it settles onto my skin – or, at the latest, a minute after I apply it. This is all due to its Tri-Power Technology that also significantly whitens in as fast as 7 days, and when used continuously, reveals skin's whitest white!

It kinda works like the iWhite Facial Cream, basically. My biggest problem with that facial cream, though, is the fact that I end up with a white face and a dark body afterwards. Lol. Now I have an all-body "BB cream" that whitens the rest of my body and evens things out.

It gets even better: after just a week of using it, I had my regular non-burnt-paper-looking skin back. Booyah!

Seriously: how cool is that? You can see the change pretty clearly! I literally brought the lotion with me to demonstrate it to my friend last night and she was amazed by it - BB cream for the body!

Gotta love SkinWhite!

SkinWhite PowerWhitening Lotion

50 mL, Php71; 100 mL, Php123.25; 200 mL, Php 235

The SkinWhite PowerWhitening Lotion is made by Splash Corporation, the biggest Filipino-owned personal care company in the country.

For more information on SkinWhite products, like them on Facebook or watch the PowerWhitening Lotion commercial here.

You can watch the SkinWhite PowerWhitening Lotion commercial via this link: http://bit.ly/InstantWhite and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V9JYVmfFYo

Cetaphil - Because Rashes Aren't Just for Kids

As mentioned in one of my previous blog posts, Syrena has been using Cetaphil products ever since she was a baby. I used to think that babies were the only ones who could experience the symptoms of rashes and so, I never really made much of an effort in learning how to get rid of rashes in any way.

Imagine my surprise, when at an event sometime last month, Seph showed up with rashes on his neck. I found it a lil funny that a grown man would still experience rashes but lo and behold... I ended up getting rashes on my neck yesterday! And Seph and I are already in our 20s!!! :(

I'm not sure what the reasons are behind Seph's rashes, but I got mine from fake jewelry... Sigh.

Protect yourself from rashes by using Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser and Cetaphil's Moisturizing Lotion or, if it's too late because the rashes have already broken out, use the aforementioned products to relieve yourself of the itchiness. It actually works - trust me! :)

Naturally, it would also help to arm yourself with more knowledge on rashes, in general, to keep yourself as safe as humanly possible.

For more information on Cetaphil's products, like Cetaphil Philippines on Facebook and follow them on Twitter :)

Flawless' Cell Booster Infusion Mask - The Benefits of Stem Cell Facials

As mentioned in my previous Flawless post, my first visit to Flawless was the first time I actually felt relaxed while getting a facial.

While I'm not entirely sure if this is because of the lightweight hands of my awesome aesthetician (is that the right term?) or the ambience of Flawless' Mall of Asia branch, or if the facial really is just relaxing overall; I found myself not cringing or dreading what was coming next every step of the way.

It was my first time to get a stem cell facial, but it had been something that I had wanted to try for a while, what with me realizing that I am not getting any younger with time. :p

Stem cells basically have growth factors, which can protect the skin from oxidative stress, while boosting its repair repair and rejuvenation systems at the same time. Right now, this is the most scientifically-proven effective tool against wrinkles and other signs of aging. Talk about heaven sent!

Other benefits of stem cell facials include:

- Skin stimulation
- New cell growth
- Younger cells
- Skin damage reversal
- Better skin elasticity
- Fewer pores
- Fewer wrinkles
- Fewer fine lines
- Glowing skin

Known at Flawless as the Cell Booster Infusion Mask, this treatment delivers the necessary nutrients to the skin cells at cellular levels. It uses a stem cell hydogel mask (seen above) with a highly concentrated essence of cell-activating nutrients from a rare swiss apple.

The hydrogel technology is quite new as it turns nutritious substances into a gel form that can easily send ingredients into the skin by reacting to body temperature. This leaves the skin feeling cool and fresh overall. Definitely a must-try! :)

Find out more about Flawless' products and services by visiting their website,liking them on Facebook, and following them on Twitter. :)

Get Fairer Skin with SkinWhite Classic Products!

SkinWhite Classic Products

I'm morena and proud. I don't think anything will ever change that. I've never been one to shy away from the sun or wish I had whiter skin. However, after a whole summer of bumming under the sun, I tend to get so insanely dark that even the Amaro filter on Instagram can't help me out.

So, after the summer, I change my skin care arsenal up a lil bit and try to look for products that will even out my skin tone and lighten me up a bit. Lucky for me, SkinWhite decided to send me some of their products over.

And, while I was skeptical about how effective they would be (as I am with practically any products sent my way), I was pleasantly surprised by the results!

SkinWhite Classic Whitening Lotion

The SkinWhite Classic Whitening Lotion promises fairer and hydrated skin in just two weeks!

What it does is deeply moisturize the skin while protecting it from the harmful rays of the sun at the same time. It also helps protect the skin from skin cancer and photo aging.

It is available in 50mL, 100mL and 200mL sizes and is best used with:

SkinWhite Classic Whitening Soap

The SkinWhite Classic Whitening Soap also promises whiter skin in just two weeks!

What it does is nourish the skin with Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E to ensure beautiful, blush white skin.

It is available in 65g, 90g and 125g sizes.

My SkinWhite Classic Regimen

My daily SkinWhite regimen basically consists of using the SkinWhite Classic Whitening Soap whenever I shower and then using the SkinWhite Classic Whitening Lotion after I shower and before I sleep.

While I didn't really think the SkinWhite Classic products were making a difference, my friend's sister commented out of nowhere that I had gotten fairer!

When you get a comment like that from someone who has no idea what your skincare regimen is like, then you can be sure that your skin care products work.

Besides, SkinWhite Classic products make me feel soft and clean all over everyday, so why should I switch to anything else? :)

For more information on SkinWhite, please like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter :)

Flawless: Guaranteed Hygienic!

I love getting facials as much as any other woman out there. I've actually already tried quite a few skin clinics so far - none of which I've gotten super attached to, though - and I used to think that they were all pretty much the same: you go in; you get ushered into a dimly lit, slightly crampy room; you go through a bit of pain in silence; and then you leave.

After visiting Flawless at SM Mall of Asia, however, I found out that I was very sorely mistaken. Flawless is better than the rest.

Spotted: my buddy Seph Cham on the window display! :))

While most of the skin clinics that I have been to in the past are generally clean, Flawless takes hygiene to a whole new level.

Rubby Sy, Flawless' CEO, says, "We know that hygiene is key to avoiding infections and maintaining the overall wellness of the skin. Needless to say, you can't give your patients beautiful skin without superior hygienic practices."

That is so true! Because of this, Flawless has decided to improve their sanitary practices even more to put them on the same level as hospital practices.

The minute you walk into Flawless, you will spot a hand sanitizer strategically placed next to the information counter for everybody's use.

I spotted another one in the bathroom, too!

The best part is that they come with these step-by-step directions on how to keep your hands clean at all times, in case you are a noob :p or just never really thought about the hygiene of your hands very much before.

Flawless also provides sterilized tools sealed in individual pouches, which you will have to sign before they use them for your facial. This way, you can make sure that the tools are 100% new and unused.

Flawless also has disposable towels and headbands stored in cabinets that have UV lamp sterilizers. Flawless is actually so hygienic that they never touch these towels with their hands, but use tongs to handle them instead. True story!

Flawless is very proud of their strict sanitary protocols and you will definitely be proud that you chose them after you get the best service that you deserve in the safest environment possible.

Just when I thought Flawless couldn't wow me any more than they already did after showing me their hygiene practices, I was able to try out their Cell Booster Infusion facial that day and I just have to say that it was the first time I actually felt relaxed while getting a facial.

But more on that next time! ;)

For now, you can find out more about Flawless' products and services by visiting their website, liking them on Facebook, and following them on Twitter. :)

Kinerase: My Current Fountain of Youth

Take a look at me.

Take a long, hard look at me.

How old do you think I am?

A lot of people seem to think I still go to school (some think high school, some think college). But believe it or not, I am 26 years old.

Now, I personally take full of advantage of the fact that I look young by...

1) dating someone younger

2) hanging out with the youngling at playgrounds

and 3) dressing like I'm younger.

However, the harsh truth is that my youth is slowly slipping away. Haha. Sorry for the drama, but let's face it: I am now closer to 30 than I am to 20 and that I am past the halfway-to-50 mark. How long will I keep looking young, thanks to my momma's genes?

Because of these thoughts, I am currently obsessed with finding ways on how to keep my youth and fool people look young for as long as possible. Well, my prayers were answered, thanks to the BDJ Box team who recently sent over their June BDJ Box filled with my current anti-aging arsenal.

My current weapons of choice? Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser and Kinerase C6 Peptide Intensive Treatment.

via Amazon

The Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser washes away makeup and impurities in a pure and gentle manner, and without drying out the skin. It also provides additional skin soothing benefits, thanks to its green tea extracts.

Although I do use a different makeup remover before I cleanse my face with the Kinerase Gentle Cleanser at night, I love the assurance that comes with knowing my face is completely and utterly clean when I go to bed.

via Amazon

The Kinerase C6 Peptide Intensive Treatment is the one I religiously use at the moment, though. It can visibly help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as reduce any visible signs of skin aging. It also improves skin tone and texture.

I personally can't wait to try out the rest: Kinerase Cream, Kinerase Eye Cream and Kinerase Lotion. Come to momma!

I'm not sure if Kinerase is the one to thank for the recent compliments I've been getting on looking "blooming", fresh and young, but I'd sure like to think that it is. :) I guess only time will really tell!

The Power of Cetaphil (GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!)

As you all know, I have a beautiful pearly white 2-year-old daughter named Syrena who - if it weren't for her constant rashes, eye infections, and prone-ness to mosquito bites - could have been a very successful baby model... or so it is my duty, as her mother, to believe. :p

Because of this, her daily regimen now includes using Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser everyday, which isn't just gentle enough for her sensitive skin, but also helps it retain much-needed moisture on a daily basis. It is also soap-free, fragrance-free, pH-balanced, non-irritating and non-drying!

The best part about this skin cleanser is that a lot of people actually use it as their facial cleanser - and it actually won the title of "Best Facial Cleanser" in the August issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine, which is - in case you didn't know yet - my second bible. I live by the motto: if it's in Cosmo, it's gotta be true! :p

Naturally, being the nosy mom that I am, I couldn't help but get curious about the brand myself, especially since Syrena has had such incredibly smooth skin ever since we made the transition to Cetaphil when she was four months old (she's 2 years, 8 months and 7 days old now - yes, I'm that kind of mom!). So, I couldn't wait to try out the following items myself:

Cetaphil's Daily Facial Moisturizer is great because it hydrates the skin like no other. It is actually known to have the moisturizing potential of up to 8 hours. Aside from that, it is lightweight, non-greasy and fragrance-free, too. However, the best part is that it provides SPF-15 at the same time!

Cetaphil's Ultra Hydrating Lotion, on the other hand, is great for dry to very dry skin and can be used to protect dry skin for up to 24 hours. Like the moisturizer, it is non-greasy and fragrance-free. So far, the only problem I've had with Cetaphil products is that you'll end up loving them so much, you won't want to stop using them.

Don't believe me? Then maybe you'd like to try them out yourself. Don't wanna spend money on something that you aren't sure about yet? Then join this contest and you might just get to try them out yourself for free! :)

The mechanics are easy:

1. Follow my blog on GFC.
2. Like Wonder Woman Rises on Facebook.
3. Follow @the_lil_miss, @jandrada96 and @CETAPHILippines on Twitter.

For extra entries:
4. Tweet this: "Want clear baby smooth skin courtesy of @CETAPHILippines? Then join @the_lil_miss contest here: http://wonderwomanrises.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-power-of-cetaphil-giveaway-alert.html @jandrada96"
5. Comment on this post with your GFC, Facebook name and Twitter name.

Feel free to tweet as many times as you'd like for more extra entries. :) This contest is open to Philippine residents and will run until October 30, 2012.

GlutaMAX Lightening Soap: An Introduction

As with my previous introductions to GlutaMAX products, I won't be reviewing the GlutaMAX Lightening Soap just yet. Again: I am a firm believer of honest reviews; so, for now, let me just introduce you to the soap.

GlutaMAX Lightening Soap

The benefits:

• Great for all skin types.
• Gets rid of excess oil and dirt, dead skin cells and various other skin blemishes.
• Lightens skin tone through mild exfoliation.
• Has a distinct smell that makes showers all the more refreshing.

With regular use, the GlutaMAX lightening soap promises lighter and healthier skin.

I'm very picky when it comes to the smell of soap and how it feels on the skin when I use it, so hopefully I'll be fine with this one. Have any of you tried this product yet? If so, what did you think of it? Do share! :)

GlutaMAX Lightening Lotion: An Introduction

As with my introduction to the GlutaMAX Lightening Face Cream, I won't be reviewing the GlutaMAX Lightening Lotion just yet. Again: I am a firm believer of honest reviews; so, for now, let me just introduce you to the lotion.

GlutaMAX Lightening Lotion

The benefits:

• Has premium essentials for lightening, which is perfect to even out the darker skin areas that you might want to target, like your elbows and knees.
• Revitalizes the skin to leave it more vibrant and smooth.
• Protects the skin from the harmful effects of the sun through SPF 15.

With regular use, the GlutaMAX lightening lotion promises even, youthful and vibrant skin.

I used to tan a lot when I was in Bangkok and I've been scratched and clawed to death by my former cat, so hopefully this lotion will help even out all of the imperfections on my skin. Have any of you tried this product yet? If so, was it effective for you? Do share! :)