Made To Enjoy Singing - Taiwan Excellence brings you the newest online contest!

Show off your singing ability, broadcast your musical talent, and wow audiences all over the world in the Made to Enjoy Singing Contest, a new and innovative contest brought to you by Taiwan Excellence, with so many exciting prizes to be awarded.Made to Enjoy Singing will surely captivate the Philippines by discovering your hidden musical talents.

The Taiwan Excellence - Made to Enjoy Singing Contest aims to showcase the musical genius of Filipinos. Adding to the fun, it allows the public to vote for the best musical video submissions, which will then be judged by a panel of experts. The winners will take home superb Taiwan Excellence products, as well as cash prizes.

Taiwan Excellence lined up some of these innovative products, which are among the 78 brands it aims to bring to the Philippines, as prizes for the winners.

The August winners brought home a Transcend Drive Pro 200 and a Tatung Rice Cooker 100 plus 10,000.00 pesos cash prize, they will also sing with Sam Concepcion on September 05, 2015 at the 2nd Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone in SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium.

The September winners can take home an Acer Liquid Jade Z or a Kingcom Sigma Evo smartphone; while the October winners will be the proud owners of Asus Zenfone 2 or an Acer Iconia Tab. In addition, each finalist will get P10,000.

The grand winners will be gifted with a KYMCO Agility 125”motorcycle and a cash prize of P50,000.00. The grand winner will receive the prize from Taiwan Excellence endorser Maja Salvador.

“We have always been amazed at the musicality of Filipinos, and we hope to give them a fun platform to showcase their talents, while at the same time giving the best ones an opportunity to win Taiwan Excellence products,”’ said Yu-Wei Hsiao, Deputy Executive Director of TAITRA. “The high quality of our products is reflected in the high quality of Filipino singers.’’

Whether you’re just starting out as a singer or you’ve been performing for your friends for a long time, the Made to Enjoy Singing contest is a perfect opportunity for you and all aspiring singers to show their excellence in their field, just like the brands under Taiwan Excellence, which are noted all over the world for their great and innovative designs and workmanship. Aspiring singers will discover that this is a good opportunity to let the world know about their talents, and to connect with other music lovers. This may even be a way for your talents to be discovered! Most of all, the contest is guaranteed to be a fun and memorable experience for you and your loved ones, with great prizes that you will definitely enjoy.

To join, register at the Taiwan Excellence Made to Enjoy Singing official website at http://www.madetoenjoysinging.ph

The qualifying legs will be held on August, September and October while the finals leg will be held on November 2015. For more information on the contest, visit madetoenjoysinging.ph/index.php/page/view/taiwan-excellence-made-to-enjoy-singing

Enjoy guys, and good luck!

Biore Makeup Removers (Launch) + Giveaway!

The #1 Makeup Remover brand from Japan is officially available in the Philippines! So excited to have attended the launch a few days ago at Spatzle in Shangrila Mall where we learned all about the latest makeup removers from Biore!

There's no more need to get rough when rubbing off your make-up. With Biore, make-up removal is quick, easy, and pain free. Biore Make-up Removers effectively dissolve all types of make-up – even stubborn lipsticks and waterproof mascara – gently and completely.

Biore offers a wide range of products to suit Filipino women's lifestyle, skin type, and make-up usage :

Biore Cleansing Oil

This oil based make-up remover from Japan has excellent cleansing ability that makes make-up removal so quick and easy! Suitable for medium to heavy make-up users, it effectively dissolves and removes even waterproof mascara, while lifting away dirt and impurities. Unlike typical oil makeup removers, it does not emulsify upon contact with water, thus maintaining its optimal cleansing performance at all times. To use, simply apply an appropriate amount of Biore Cleansing Oil onto face and massage gently to dissolve make-up, then rinse thoroughly with water. Available in 150ml pump bottle.

· No greasy or sticky feeling after use

· Gentle and mild on skin

· Refreshing fragrance

Biore Micellar Cleansing Water

Made with natural mineral water from Japanese Alps, this wipe off make-up remover dissolves and lifts off more make-up in just one wipe. It is alcohol free, oil free, fragrance free, and does not clog pores. To use, pour an appropriate amount of Biore Micellar Cleansing Water onto cotton pad and gently wipe makeup off. For eye make-up, place soaked cotton onto closed eyes for 5 seconds before wiping off gently and repeat until make-up is completely removed. If wearing contact lenses, be sure to remove them before using Biore Micellar Cleansing Water. Available in 90ml flip top bottle.

Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Facial Sheets

Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Facial Sheets are convenient to use and leaves skin clean and soft with no sticky feel. With smooth Cleansing Oil and Hydrating Beauty Essence, it thoroughly removes all traces of make-up included waterproof mascara without irritating or drying your skin. Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Facial Sheets are made with 100% natural fibre sheets for a softer glide on skin. To use, gently wipe off makeup using the sheet. Makeup removal is complete when there is no trace of makeup on the sheet. For eye make-up, gently press Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Facial Sheet on closed eyes for 5 seconds before wiping off gently and repeat until make-up is completely removed. If wearing contact lenses, be sure to remove them before using the product.

Available in 44 sheets tub, 44 sheets refill pack, and 10 sheets travel pack.

I’ll be doing a review on these products very very soon!

And since you’re here reading this post, you get a chance to win  Biore products!

All you need to do is comment in this blog post and this Youtube vlog: 

https://youtu.be/uZMa44hGYH4

Winner will be announced in 2 weeks! Good luck!

"What's in My Bag?"

Hi girls! It’s been a while since I did my last “What’s in My Bag” post so I thought I’d give you an update! Isn’t it exciting to see what’s really inside a woman’s bag? Especially those who literally carry a LOT of stuff with them everyday *raises hands*

The bag I use nowadays is a Longchamp Birdcage Le Pliage 2015, it was a gift from my cousin and I love it to bits! I’m a fan of spacious bags because I really carry a lot with me. It’s all about being ready for anything and having the necessary things you need when faced with different situations.

Let’s start:

1. Makeup bag – Normally I’d bring the lipstick I am wearing for the day for touch ups—this is a must, especially when you’re not wearing a long lasting lip color and find yourself having meals throughout the day and ending up with faded lipstick! I also bring a compact powder to get rid of oil throughout the day—I have combination skin and I tend to oil up on my T-zone. It feels icky to have grease on my face, so retouching is a must; especially in between client meetings! When faced with a sudden zit on the face, I make sure I bring a concealer to cover it up!

2. Wet wipes and dry tissue—It’s a must for me to have both! They’re always to the rescue when it comes to messy situations—ever had your food/beverage accidentally spilled all over yourself/your bag? What about an emergency, like attack of allergies that cause the sniffles, or sudden nose bleeding? It would be a horrible situation if you didn’t have wipes and tissues with you, girl! So these are LIFESAVERS!

3. Carefree panty liners—Let’s face it, even when we don’t have our periods, we still worry. This time about everyday wetness. It’s not a comfortable feeling, so it often affects our mood and productivity. This is the reason why I see to it that I bring Carefree panty liners with me every day to ensure that I feel fresh and clean all day. It absorbs my everyday wetness, so I automatically feel #FreshInsideAndOut!

4. Tech stuff – I always bring my phone, and of course vlogging camera to document my everyday life for my YouTube channel, and it would be a horror if I run out of battery so I make sure I bring extras. I also bring my chargers along with my pocket Wi-fi and my powerbank. It’s better to have what you need at the moment you need it the most.Oh and I never forget my taser gun, it’s always better to be safe than sorry!

5. Geek stuff—I am a sucker for writing stuff down. Being a YouTube content creator, ideas randomly pop into your head; and when that happens, I’d rather write it than input it on my phone! I’m old school like that! I tend to forget random ideas because of work stress, so I really need to jot them down. I never forget my planner as well, all my schedules are in here! With a lot of events happening, I find it difficult to remember details, and I always run to my planner to double check.

Throw in the wallet, keys, and mints and I’m ready to go!

Did you have fun snooping inside my bag? Share in the comments what we have in common inside our bags—I’d love to read them!

Wearable Everyday Makeup (+Giveaway!)

Hi girls! Today, I have for you an easy-to-do, wearable makeup look for everyday. I’ve always thought that browns and nude pinks go perfectly together, so for this look we’re using browns for the lids and a beautiful nude pink lip color.

Watch this tutorial on my YouTube channel to see the products in action!

CLINK TO SEE THE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8LIgbDtpd4

Start off with a clean face, and apply primer. I used the ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer, one of my favorite primers in the market! It leaves the skin instantly matte, velvety, and oh so soft! It blurs out pores (which I have, especially on my cheeks!) and fine lines. Primers ensure that your makeup will stay on ALL day with minimal or no retouching at all. I never miss this step because I have combination skin type.

Next is foundation. I’m using my current fave—the L’Oreal True Match Foundation (with the pump!) This looks like second skin, and it covers up all the imperfections on my skin! Loving it to bits!

If you suffer from ‘darker than usual’ under eye circles, use the L’Oreal True Match Crayon Concealer—it will change your life! It instantly hides darkness and makes you look more awake! Pat and blend away.

ELF has a new product called the Eyebrow Filler and Lifter. I like how I can outline and fill in my brows using the Filler end and also highlight my browbone using the Lifter for a more defined finish! You will also see that the sharpener of this product is PART of the pencil cap—how clever, right?
I usually set my brows with powder after outlining and filling them in, and I used the ELF Eyebrow Kit.

The palette I am using for this look the The Nudes by Maybelline—absolutely everything you will need for either a day time or a night time look.

Pat a rich chocolate brown shade all over the lid area. Use a blending brush and pick up a taupe color to blend harsh edges on the crease area away.  Shade the outer half of your lower lash line using the rich chocolate brown color to balance everything. Lastly, dab on some sparkly brown shadow on the center lids for a more beautiful finish.

Curl your lashes and put on some mascara! I used the Say Eyelash Curler and the L’Oreal Miss Manga Mascara.

The lip color I opted to use is the Happy Skin Lip and Cheek Mousse in The Morning After—such a gorgeous color!
Lastly, add some color onto your cheeks. I used NARS Orgasm Blush.
If you watched till the end of the tutorial, you have a chance to win six products from ELF Cosmetics!

• Mineral Infused Face Primer
• Poreless Face Primer
• Eye Brow Kit
• Eyebrow Treat and Tame
• Eyebrow Lifter and Filler
• Eyebrow Stencils

To enter, you need to complete 2 steps:

1. Watch the video and tell me what you think in the comments (video link – https://youtu.be/c8LIgbDtpd4)
2. Leave a comment in THIS BLOG POST (scroll to the very end of the post)

(1) lucky winner from Philippines will be announced in 2 weeks!
Announcement of the winner will be done via updating of this blog post. Stay tuned, and good luck!