28 DAYS SKIN TRANSFORMATION: My Experience

Finally, I get to share with you guys what product transformed my skin in 28 days!!! A few months ago, I started a really crazy experiment—applying a product I didn’t know anything about ON ONE SIDE OF MY FACE. Yes, you read that right. Only one side!

Not everyone is gifted with perfect skin, and I am definitely one of those. I suffer from big pores, rough patches, occasional acne, and of course, dark spots. “It wouldn’t hurt to try this.”—I thought to myself.

So then I journeyed on to the entire 28 days and though it felt really weird to be only pampering ONE side of my face, the experiment TOTALLY showed how much my skin transformed.

#1 thing I noticed is how supple my skin (treated side) became. I’m not kidding when I say SUPPLE, I mean I wake up with plump skin. Everyone’s skin dream, right? I was most impressed by this!

#2 My dark spots were visibly lightened. Dark spots are always so stubborn because you don’t really

know when they’ll go away. You resort to spot treating, but to no avail. The treated side of my face

definitely showed much improvement in this area.

#3 SKIN TEXTURE. Remember the rough patches I told you earlier? The treated side of my face totally felt SMOOTH all over just after 28 days of continuous use of the product. Yay to no rough patches!!! (You know how annoying those are especially when you apply makeup!)

Finally after the experiment, it was revealed to us what brand we used for 28 days. Olay.

Surprising, yes, because I thought I was using a luxury brand given the packaging, the texture, and even the results that this product gave! I am just excited to share this with you guys!

Check out the video I did with Olay! 

Experience how it is to #MakeYourOwnLuck and discover the secret to younger-looking skin with the newly reformulated Olay White Radiance Light Perfecting Essence, Olay Total Effects Day Moisturizer SPF 15, and Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream available at Php1,299 SRP, Php789 SRP, and Php1,899 SRP respectively.

UNBOXING | Underarm Products!

Let's talk about underarms! If you watched this video on my channel, you'd already know what this is all about. If there is one brand I trust when it comes to underarm products, it has to be DOVE. I think that their products are really, really gentle on the skin. (We'll talk more about the products later!)

There are numerous ways of getting rid of underarm hair, and we don't always notice how these methods affect our skin. Personally I went through the following hair removal encounters:

1. Shaving - what I do when I am rushing. I totally don't recommend this since hair feels coarser when it grows back, and you actually also scrape off skin from your underarms - ouch! This can lead to irritation!

2. Plucking - old school way. Gets the root of the hair! Almost perfect, but totally time consuming and may cause chicken skin - BUMPS on the skin. 

3. WAXING - one of my favorite methods until I discovered MORE PERMANENT hair removal methods like:

4. IPL/DIODE - these are taken per session and hair almost never grows back (multiple sessions needed)

All of these have a common denominator--you still need to CARE for your underarm skin! DOVE sent over these products for me to enjoy: (take note - all of these DON'T CONTAIN ALCOHOL!!!)

For care and protection, Dove Original deodorant is front and center. It contains Dove’s signature ¼ moisturizing cream to deliver gentle care, and to repair your underarm skin. Enriched with Vitamins E and F, it is specially formulated to take care of skin that’s constantly exposed to shaving, and waxing, giving you lighter, smoother underarms. *This is my personal fave! 

Stubborn dark spots? Dove Ultimate White is the ultimate solution. Made with face care serum ingredients like Omega 6 and hydrating glycerol, Dove Ultimate White lightens underarm skin from within, for ultimately beautiful underarms.

Armpit skin sensitivity is a common issue among women. To combat skin irritation, Dove introduces its new variant, Dove Sensitive. Created especially for sensitive skin, this hypoallergenic and fragrance-free product is also made with Dove’s signature ¼ moisturizing cream, and has no alcohol or colorants. It’s paraben-free, fragrance-free, and is made to nourish and calm the skin. *MY PERSONAL FAVORITE!!! As gentle as it gets! 

Give these products a try, guys! Let me know how you like them. :)

WHAT KIND OF TRAVELER ARE YOU? (Find out my result!)

“Travel as often as you can.”

This is one thing I always, always tell myself. Countless times I’ve shared on my vlogs how enriching traveling is. You get to learn SO much about a whole new city; people you’ve never met before; and most of all yourself.

The #1 question my viewers ask me during my travels is, “Aren’t you afraid traveling by yourself?” Of course, I’m afraid! But that feeling is overshadowed by the adventurer in me. The feeling of excitement totally swallows all my fear. You learn so much when you’re alone. You grow so much when you figure things out yourself.

I see to it that even if I go on work trips with groups, I find my own alone and quiet time to explore. It is always a must for me to do this.

This is not a surprise at all because I took this travel-related quiz and I got “ADVENTURER” as a result!! Totally me! Nakakaloka how accurate this is! 

I remember the time I visited Singapore a few months back! Ahh, all the memories! You can watch my vlogs from SG here. I fell in love with the Gardens by the Bay—everything just looked magical!

And who would forget about Marina Bay Sands? It’s one of the grandest hotels in Singapore! You shouldn’t miss it! We also visited the Merlion and of course, took the usual tourist-y shots, haha! I am also totally going back for all the food at Chinatown!!!

 
 

Before I go to trips, I make sure I search for MUST-SEES and MUST DO’s on the internet! I also enjoy “whatever happens” time—this is when I intentionally GET LOST in a city and allow myself to discover little nooks and crannies! These are the best times! The giddy feeling I always get when traveling and the scenes, the views, the people I talk to—all of these will forever stay with me. It doesn’t matter if I wasn’t able to capture a photo or vlog about it—because it sticks to your memory. That is incredibly priceless!

What kind of traveler are you? Take the quiz here and find out!!! bit.ly/SayTiocoArtillero

How Healthy Is Your Hair? | Pantene Hair Care 101

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I blogged - and this being my first post for the year, I am humbled to share that I am officially one of Pantene's Ambassadors for the Philippines for 2017! It is such an honor working for such a prestigious brand like Pantene.

Our topic for today is...HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR HAIR?

I was invited to the Pantene Hair Care 101 session where we met P&G's Senior Scientist, Saint Anthony Tiu, and learned SO MANY THINGS about hair and the Pantene 3 Minute Miracle.

Through a lot of experiments (which we got to do ourselves) we learned how to determine whether the hair is strong or needing of a lot of care.

First is using the hair analyzer - in this vlog (click to watch), you'll see how surprised I was when Saint told me my hair is healthy after using the hair analyzer, considering I just colored my hair 2 days prior to the event! Now, you want to see the ridges, and not smooth surfaces to determine if your hair is healthy or not! Watch the video to see it in action!

Second, the "Who's Thirsty?" experiment. We dropped few droplets of water on healthy hair samples, and another one on a sample of treated hair (colored, bleached...etc) The droplets of water on the healthy, untreated hair were slowly absorbed; whilst the ones on the treated hair were absorbed QUICKLY since the treated hair is "thirstier" that the untreated hair. You can see this part in the vlog, so make sure to watch!

Next we put the Pantene 3 Minute Miracle conditioner to the test VS. Brand X. We did the exciting experiment part where we see if, even if exposed to "time bombs", which conditioner would protect the hair. In the vlog you'll see that with just the hard water + time bombs, water turns purple (not a good sign), in the second test tube we added Brand X, and still, the water turned purple; but with the Pantene 3 Minute Miracle added, even with the time bombs, the water didn't turn purple.

3 SHADES OF RED Experiment | We also did an experiment to see if a colored hair sample coated with the Pantene Color and Perm Shampoo + 3 Minute Miracle would bleed out too much. You'll be surprised with the results (in the video!)

SINK OR FLOAT? | Lastly, we took 3 different samples of hair and checked which would SINK faster. Apparently, the hair that is THIRSTIER will sink faster than the ones which are healthier.

I totally enjoyed all the experiments we did for today and couldn't be more excited to share the Pantene 3 Minute Miracle to more and more people!

Purchase Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner Total Damage Care in 180ml for PHP159 and PHP259 for 340ml at http://www.lazada.com/pantene.

All of us can experience #HairWithoutLimits with Pantene! And as always, #StrongIsBeautiful! Stay tuned for more updates!

Celebrate Christmas with SM! #SMLoveYourFamily

Christmas is only a a few days away! This year, The SM Store in Makati, Aura and Megamall celebrates the holidays with the #SMLoveYourFamily campaign.

For marketing executive Rafa Alunan and his wife bag designer Amina Aranaz-Alunan,Christmas is that time of the year to be together, create fun memories and be creative with their three children Lucas, Helena, and Diego.  It’s also a time for wonderful family get-together with Rafa’s Dad Raffy, Mom Elizabeth, and the rest of the Alunan and Aranaz families.

As a designer, Amina loves to decorate not only bags but their home as well.  Every Holiday season, Amina will think of a color theme for their home - and depending on the color, she’ll start to source out pieces from different place to complete the holiday theme she thought of.  The SM Store is a part of her décor shopping as she considers SM as an all-in-one store.

Instead of the usual gifts, Rafa and Amina splurge on trips with their kids.  The memories they get to create as a family are truly priceless, something they would remember for the rest of their lives.

Just like them, celebrate the holiday with your family at The SM Store. For gift ideas, please download The SM Store Gift Guide for well thought gifting options at:  https://goo.gl/ATXBGx. Follow @TheSMStore on Twitter and Instagram and visit www.thesmstore.com to shop for gifts online.

UNLIMITED WIFI WHILE TRAVELLING! (Flytpack - My Review)

I was sent to Singapore by RTL CBS Entertainment for the 21st Asian TV Awards recently and the timing couldn't be more perfect to review the FLYTPACK. What exactly is the Flytpack?

"FLYTPACK Travel WiFi is a personal wireless modem that connects any WiFi-enabled devices to the internet with a secure network connection. Think of the WiFi you have at home, just smaller, in a pocket size version.

You can connect your laptop, tablet and (or) mobile phone to the internet while you are travelling overseas, anytime, anywhere. It saves you from costly data roaming, WiFi hunting and loads of prepaid SIM card credits.

FLYTPACK Travel WiFi is pre-configured and does not require any complex installation."

I picked up the device at their office [at Level 11 KMC Solutions, SM Aura Office Tower, McKinley Parkway, BGC, Taguig 1634] right before my trip and got the complete kit. Here's what the kit looked like:

I literally did not have to do any complicated installing whatsoever prior to using. Once I landed at Changi Airport, I turned on the Flytpack device, connected it to my phone (passcode will appear on the Flytpack screen) and voila, I am instantly connected!

I vlogged about my experience with the Flytpack from DAY 1 of my SG trip, and I kid you not when I say the internet connection ran smoothly without any problems for the first three days. I totally depended on Google Maps to navigate my way around the city (I was alone) and the Flytpack helped me stay connected and prevented me from getting lost!!! I raved about this device in all the FB live sessions I uploaded on my FB (and even the vlogs).

At the end of day 1, I was really surprised because only 3/4 of the battery was lost! I had the device on for the entire day starting early in the morning, and ending at around past midnight. This device can be used as a powerbank as well, but I had a separate powerbank so I did not have to use it as such--if you do use it as a powerbank, expect that more battery juice will [obviously] be used up!

I had smooth internet connection all day with no slow downs - I kept uploading Instagram photos, tweeting, taking IG stories, etc. And I was able to freely use the Flytpack without worrying if I exceeded the daily cap limit or not. It actually *felt* unlimited to me! They do have the Fair Usage Policy here. So make sure you read up on that! Up to 8 devices can connect to the Flytpack device! Here are the rental prices per country - click me!

One thing you have to note is that there are areas with weak signal causing the Flytpack to not work. This happened to me when I went to Chinatown in Singapore. It took a while for it to finally work (after a lot of walking) I think it was a dead spot where I was.

Overall, I am totally satisfied with the Flytpack and will totally be renting it again for my next out of the country trip soon! I highly recommend it! Enjoy watching the vlogs!
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FLYTPACK HERE!
*Disclaimer: this is a sponsored post but rest assured that all thoughts and views are 100% true and honest.* 

Morning Coffee Reads | Mornings are So Beautiful

I finished work at 4AM. I couldn't sleep, so I decided to watch the night turn into day. Early mornings are so beautiful. I've been up for a good 30 minutes just staring at the skies. Sobrang ganda. You can expect time lapses in today's vlog! My cameras are rolling as I compose a brand new MCR (Morning Coffee Reads - something I used to do in my other blog, sayartillero.blogspot.com)

I'm listening to this morning meditation by Louise Hay- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jNV1FV-_Os All about positivity as you get up in the morning. Really soothing, try to listen to it!

Honestly, I couldn't sleep because I'm really hungry. All I can think about right now is Jollibee's Longganisa with rice. Hehehe.

What am I thankful for today?

• God's grace and mercy--once you figure out how great His love for you is, girl, you'll forever be thankful, ng bonggang bongga. 
• being alive, and being given another day on this Earth!
• having Jessica (wifey) in my life! She reminded me to pray before I went to "sleep" at 4am. :) 
• generous, big-hearted people. I started a fundraising campaign for a blockmate of mine undergoing chemotherapy, and I am just beyond grateful for those who've already donated/shared the post. https://gogetfunding.com/michael-alambras-chemo-fund/ 

"THE POWER THAT CREATED US HAS GIVEN US THE POWER TO CREATE OUR LIVES."

What do you want to accomplish today? Share in the comments below! 

Love and light, my dearest readers. Have an amazing day. 

Tokyo Tokyo’s Mt. Katsu Sumo Meal!!!

Christmas is just around the corner and I know some, if not most, of you guys have already started shopping for gifts! Shopping can get SUPER tiring, and we all need to recharge before doing more rounds of purchasing! What better way to recharge than to EAT?!  Tokyo Tokyo, the country’s #1 Japanese restaurant chain is mounting an exciting treat for everyone this Christmas season.

Experience a festive yet affordable dining experience with Tokyo Tokyo’s Mt. Katsu Sumo Meal. It is the best option to take for mall goers planning to hang-out solo, in a pair or a group.

Tokyo Tokyo’s Mt. Katsu, a heap of the Big Chicken Katsu topped with teriyaki sauce, onion rings and Japanese mayo, is the newest well-loved meal in Tokyo Tokyo’s menu. The Mt. Katsu Sumo Meal comes with the new Mt. Katsu, people's all time favorite--prawn tempura, two bowls of unlimited steaming rice and two glasses of red iced tea for only P375. Mall goers going solo can also enjoy Mt. Katsu ala carte with rice for only P189. You may also opt to upgrade your meal to a complete Bento meal with drinks and sides for only P244.

Sobrang sarap ng Mt. Katsu, guys. I vlogged about it here – you’ll see how thick the katsu is. Super sulit!

“Our Mt. Katsu Meal is Tokyo Tokyo’s value offering this holiday. It is surely an irresistible Japanese food adventure this Christmas season!,” said Mardi Dator, Tokyo Tokyo’s Product Manager. The Mt. Katsu Sumo Meal, is meant to be a meal for two, but this meal is so abundant that it can actually serve three people. And this Christmas season, Tokyo Tokyo is making Mt. Katsu even generously served to give consumers more value for their money.

Here I am with Rhea Bue, we stuffed ourselves silly! And we totally enjoyed the Mt. Katsu!!! We’re definitely going back for more! Try it and let me know what you think, guys! 

NEW! Olay Whitening Body Wash (MY INSTANT FAVORITE)

If you're an avid viewer of my videos, you might have already seen this vlog (see below). 
Olay partnered with a couple of b/vloggers and gave us an unforgettable experience with the NEW Olay Whitening Body Wash. Watch the vlog here to see all the action! 

Everything was sooooo pink at the event! I loved how all the floors were covered in white faux fur. Not to mention, super bango, the entire venue.

While waiting for the program to start, we had our nails done by Posh Nails! Annnd got back massages, too! Talk about pampering!

THE Sara Black took headshots of everyone with adorable flower crowns. Just like the ones you see in Snapchat!

They also had a mashmallow buffet!! Watch the vlog to see what they had on the table. Lotsa yumminess, I tell you.

We learned all about the newest Olay Whitening Body Wash, and I couldn't wait to go back to my hotel room to try it out. It penetrates the skin up to 10 layers deep, giving you that moisturization that you need. Moisturized, plump skin tend to reflect more light, hence getting that RADIANT, BRIGHTER SKIN TONE!  

Other whitening products tend to leave your skin dry and itchy, but with the Olay Whitening Body Wash, girl, believe me, you skin will feel SOFT AND SMOOTH ALL OVER. And my favorite has got to be the SCENT of this product. I can't get enough of it.

#GETGLOWING with the new Olay Whitening Body Wash! Try it now through an exclusive pre-sale on Zalora starting November 4. Visit http://www.zalora.com.ph/olay today!

Huawei P9 Review (Vlogging, Selfies, etc...)

Hey everyone, today I give you a review on the Huawei P9. I’ve been using this for a couple of weeks now, and a lot of you have been asking my opinion about it.

HUAWEI P9 is co-engineered with Leica, blending superior hardware and software with Leica dual lenses, the Huawei P9 enables you to capture high quality pictures without compromising on the handset’s sleek and compact style.

The Huawei P9’s overall look is definitely very classy. I personally like the color HAZE GOLD! I love how it feels on my hands while I use it, I love how big the screen is—totally perfect for watching YouTube videos!

I started tinkering with the phone; it’s a whole new world for me, navigating through the apps and everything, as I am an iPhone user for the longest time. I didn’t expect I’d love Android just as much.

I love the fingerprint passcode feature of the Huawei P9, it has a sensor at the back, and all you need to do is tap on it to unlock the phone. Fingerprints may be registered on the phone, and I believe it’s an amazing security feature.

Being a vlogger, the first thing I tried out was the MOVIE MODE. Here I have a full vlog using the video of the Huawei P9, you can watch it here:

I must say I was surprised with ALL the features on the Huawei P9 camera. They have the BEAUTY VIDEO MODE which allows you to smoothen your face *even while recording! I showed this feature in the vlog, don’t forget to watch that!

Other modes you may use on the phone is PHOTO, MONOCHROME, BEAUTY, VIDEO, HDR, BEAUTY VIDEO, PANORAMA, NIGHT SHOT, LIGHT PAINTING, TIME LAPSE, SLOW MO, WATERMARK, AUDIO NOTE, DOCUMENT SCAN. You may also use different filters (Sentimental, Impact, ND, Valencia, Original, Blue, Halo, Nostalgia, Dawn)

One more awesome thing you can do is capture photos with a shallow depth of field (blurred background)—also another great feature of the phone!

Look at these selfies that I took using the Huawei P9 -

You are free to choose the beauty level (smoothening intensity) from 1-10. These photos are at level 5, yet still look natural! I would definitely recommend this as a SELFIE CAMERA. It’s really awesome! The back camera takes CRISP and CLEAR photos, too!

Watching videos on the Huawei P9 is such a treat – stunning 5.2" FHD display with 96% colour saturation and high contrast.

You can learn more about this phone at http://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobile-phones/p9/index.html

If you wanna see more photos I took using the Huawei P9, follow me on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/saytioco and search the #HuaweiP9.

Get yourself your own HUAWEI P9 now!!! I swear, you won't regret it. ;) Can't wait to see your selfies!

L'Oreal French Browns (The French Girl Hair is IN!)

I got to be a L'Oreal Pro Insider at the HOTTEST French-inspired live hair show with L'Oreal Professionel's International Portfolio Artist Berni Ottjes with an exclusive fashion collection from renowned Filipino designer, Francis Libiran.

I vlogged every thing just for you guys--from the day before the show where I got my hair colored into one of the beautiful new shades of Majirel French Browns to the live hair show itself! I even got to vlog Berni and Francis! They are amazing, and I enjoyed the show very much.

In between Berni cutting and styling models' French Browns-colored locks, Francis Libiran sent throngs of bespoke pieces on the runway--all designed to compliment the #FrenchBrowns collection!

"They call it Je ne sais quoi—that inexplainable yet striking charm only seemingly innate to French girls. The French have always been one to sport an effortlessly stunning face, and even more so, nonchalantly gorgeous hair. L’Oréal Professionnel gathered the best browns of Majirel, its biggest hair color collection, to come up with a definitive selection collectively known as #FrenchBrowns."

"And yes, French Girl hair can finally be achieved by Filipinas, with the local launch of #FrenchBrowns. This latest hair color collection from L’Oréal Professionnel takes from the extensive Majirel portfolio, taking its 10 most significant brown shades and infusing its original formula with subtler reflects, to come up with a more subdued hue. The result of each of these 10 hues on the hair is a distinct brown shade with just the right amount of tame luster, nailing the irreverently subtle, effortless and elegant hair look that French girls possess."

The definitive sample of the effortless, natural, subtle French Girl is the Paris-born Eva Green, who is the face of the L'Oreal Professionnel Majirel #FrenchBrown collection.

To know more, visit http://www.lorealprofessionnel.com, like www.facebook.com/LOrealProfessionnel.PH and follow www.instagram.com/lorealproph.