EB Advance Supreme Lipstick Review, Swatches + Giveaway!

One of my favorite products to review are lipsticks. I just love seeing the colorful lipsticks inside the tubes. For me, they are like crayons - a sure way to add color and to complete the canvas.

Anyway, I got 5 shades of the EB Advance Supreme Lipsticks. To be honest, these lipstick came as a surprise to me. I always prefer higher-end brands over the local and drugstore brands. But the EB Advance Supreme Lipstick did not disappoint!

PRICE : Php 195 per tube

Each tube of the EB Advance Supreme Lipstick costs Php 195 pesos. For me, that is a reasonable price considering the quality of these lipsticks!

Oh, EB Advance is local brand and is made in the Philippines. I am always proud and excited whenever I feature local brands because it also feels like showing you guys something about our country. 

The shades that I have are : TWIGGY, VENUS, ELIZABETH, SUMMER BERRY and RED TWILIGHT. 

If you want to see all the swatches of  the lipsticks, simply click the video below!

GIVEAWAY!! 

EB Advance and I are giving away 5 EB Advance Supreme Lipsticks to 1 lucky reader! The shades that we're giving away are the exact same shades that I showed and reviewed here. Don't worry, they are new and unopened! hehe 

Giveaway mechanics:

1.) FOLLOW @RealAsianBeauty on Instagram HERE

2.) LIKE @EB Advance on Facebook HERE
3.) COMMENT on THIS(click here) video. Tell us your IG and FB names + simply tell me which among the 5 shades you think looks the best on me.

1 Lucky viewer/reader will get 5 EB Advance Supreme Lipsticks! 

Giveaway is open for viewers in the Philippines. Winner must be willing to meet me up to claim the prize. Preferably Quezon City area, please. :)

Giveaway open until June 20, 2015.

Good luck!

Here's how the lipsticks look when applied on the lips :

I really like these lipsticks because even though they aren't very expensive, they are of good quality. I hate lipsticks that make my lips feel sticky and heavy! These lipsticks are pigmented yet are light on the lips. They also color the lips even with just 2 coats! I think the only problem I have with this brand is that it comes off the lips easily. But other than that, I like this brand and recommend it to women that are looking for a more affordable option. 

My favorite among the 5 shades are Venus and Red Twilight. What about you?

♥

Kristine

Renew Placenta Mother's Day Giveaway!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers that read this blog! For people like me that aren't Mother's yet, Happy Mother's Day to our Moms! :)

I believe being a Mother is one of the most tiring yet fun ad rewarding jobs, ever! There's no salary, loyalty award, no paid day-offs and certainly no overtime pays! Mother's get so tired but they never really complain. Well, they do sometimes (lol) but that's just them wanting us to help them somehow. That's why it is important to give back to them for all the love and care they give us! My Mom doesn't like extravagant gifts but I do enjoy giving her small gifts and sweet nothings from time to time.

That's why I got so excited when I found out about this cool giveaway Renew Placenta has for all the Mothers!

For this giveaway, Renew Placenta is giving away 3 sets of their Renew Placenta Beauty Kit. It includes their famous Placenta Soap, Placenta Toner, Placenta Cream and Placenta Lotion!

Giveaway Mechanics :

1.) LIKE @Renew Truderm on Facebook HERE
2.) FOLLOW @Renew_Truderm on Instagram HERE
3.) POST a photo of you and your child showing us your favorite bonding moment! (Not yer a Mother? Don't worry! You can post a photo of you and your Mom instead!)
4.) TAG @Renew Truderm in the photo so they can see it and include you in the raffle

They will be picking 3 LUCKY WINNERS so be sure to join the giveaway! Giveaway open until May 15, 2015. Open to any Mothers in the Philippines!

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Good luck to you, guys! Be sure to enter Renew Placenta's Mother's Day Giveaway! It is seriously so easy! Be sure to tell your friends so they could join, too!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

♥

Kristine

Sumptuous Lunch at DOLCELATTE! (plus Giveaway!)

I really love food, it doesn't show because my body is petite but I really like eating! Yesterday, I had lunch at Dolcelatte so I thought of sharing to you guys the food that we had. 

Dolcelatte is located on the 5th level of SM Megamall, Fashion Hall. Their original branch is in Quezon Avenue and this branch in Megamll just opened last November 2014. 

What I like about Dolcelatte is that their restaurant's ambiance is bright, simple yet cozy. The simplicity of the place will let you focus more on the taste and quality of the food rather than the place. They also do not play loud and distracting music, also a plus point!

Are you guys ready to drool over the food I'm gonna show you? Yes? Let's begin, then! You may feel hungry at the end of this blog post, though. Don't say I didn't warn you. 

We were able to sit right away when we got to the restaurant. Because don't you just hate having to wait in line just to eat? Our mothers don't make us wait when we eat so why must we let restaurants do that to us? (hehe #hugot)

We also didn't wait too long for the food. Look at this stolen photo of me being totally giddy upon the arrival of our food!

Dolcelatte serves Italian-American food but is 100% Filipino owned restaurant. When you hear their name, you may think of just coffee, bread and pastries. But they actually serve full meals like pasta, pizza and steak!

Here's our table!

FOIE GRAS WITH APPLE CHUTNEY | Php 375
Pan-seared Foie Gras , Apple Cranberry Chutney, Arugala, Salad-Balsamic Reduction

At first, I had no idea what this was. I see a small piece of meat and that was it. I wasn't really excited about this plate. But when I tried it, OMG!!! This is a piece of heaven served on a plate! The meat just melts in your mouth like marshmallow! This is so delicious and I really recommend trying this dish at Dolcelatte!

COBB SALAD | Php 450
Chicken Strips, Bacon Bits, Grilled Corn, Avocado, Hard Boiled Egg, Parmesan Cheese, Tortilla Chips, Iceberg Lettuce, Apple Cider or Honey Mustard Dressing

We had Cobb Salad, too. The taste was interesting and the tortilla chips made it even more delicious. 

BAKED TRUFFLE PASTA | Php 470
Grilled Cheese, Shitake Mushrooms, Bacon and a hint of Truffle

This pasta is also very delicious! The creamy sauce and loads of cheese are just heaven in the mouth, The crispy bacon bits on top also make the taste perfect. 

It's so cute how they used bow-shaped pasta for this. However, I noticed that the pasta could still use some more cooking as it was a bit undone for my liking. But other than that, the taste of the pasta is really flavorful.

GRILLED SALMON IN LEMON CAPER SAUCE | Php 585
Norwegian Salmon Fillet, Lemon Butter Caper Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, House Salad

The taste of the salmon is delicious but what stood out the most to me were the mashed potato and the caper sauce! The mashed potato isn't the typical, almost bland, mashed potato. The taste was really mouthwatering! The sauce was sour, but in a good and appetizing way. It matches well with the taste of the mashed potatoes and the grilled salmon!


Now you have seen the first set of food we had. I didn't eat breakfast before going to Dolcelatte so I wasn't smiling in the picture because I was excited to taste all the mouthwatering food on the table!

I came with my Mommy and my Step-dad. The day we went to Dolcelatte was also their 6th Anniversary. Hehe!

I had big appetite that day so I ordered for some more additional food! hehe

DOLCELATTE SUPREME PIZZA | Php 595
Parma Ham, Honey Cured Bacon, Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, Olives, Pineapple, Bell Pepper, Button Mushrooms

Thin crust pizza with meat, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, onions plus lost and lost of cheese! This is also very tasty!


STEAK AND FOIE GRAS | Php 975
Tenderloin Beef Medallion, Pan Seared Foie Gras, Sauteed Spinach, Mushrooms, Truffle Fries

This steak has just the perfect combination! I love how they did the meat, not rare and not overly done. Just the right meat for the appetite! The sauce, the mushrooms and the foie gras were happy ending, or the good beginning, to this heavenly piece of meat! 

I wasn't able to finish this at the restaurant so I had it wrapped to take home. I ate it while writing this blog post and almost cried. (hehe) It's just so delicious that I wished I had a big cut instead of just a small portion! So yummy!

BREAKFAST SHAKE | Php 125 - BERRY SMOOTHIE | Php 125

The Berry Smoothie was a bit sour for my liking, I didn't like it much. But, O. M. G! The Breakfast Smoothie was so delicious! I really recommend trying it at Dolcelatte. 

They blended yogurt, banana, peanut butter, fruits and nuts and some granola bar bits! It's really so delicious, I tell you. The sweetness is perfect, I think I can finish 2 glasses of this in just 1 sitting! I will surely go back to Dolcelatte soon to have this again!

With Ms. Clare Lorenzo, Marketing Manager of Dolcelatte Gourmet Selections. :)

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you want to just grab one and shove it in your mouth? They look so delicious and sweet and inviting, don't they?!

I was so full that I didn't order any of the Croughnuts! But I will definitely go back to have a piece or two. Plus, a glass or two of the delicious Breakfast shake! hehe

DARK VALRHONA CRUNCH | Php 225 per slice

For dessert, we had this ultra-creamy slice of chocolate cake that tastes like Nutella and Ferrero Rocher fell in love with each other and had a child! hehe So soft, moist, creamy and delicious. It wasn't too sweet and the nuts is a perfect addition to it!

GREEN TEA | Php 120

All my effort to keep my tummy fit and flat for summer went down the drain in one sitting. hehe. I was so full that I was full even when I got home 5 hours after. But if you ask me, it was all worth it because the food that we had were all so good and awesomely delicious. To help our stomach digest all the food we had, we drank green tea, which was also delicious. 

I think Dolcelatte doesn't serve anything not delicious. Delicious, mouthwatering, tasty and appetizing must be the only words in their vocabulary! ^^

If you happen to be at SM Megamall, I really suggest trying Dolcelatte. Everything we tried we're all delicious but if you only had to pick a few, I suggest having their Foie Gras with Apple Chutner, Baked Truffle Pasta, Breakfast Shake and the Dark Valrhona.

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GIVEAWAY TIME!!

Dolcelatte and RealAsianBeauty (Hey, that's me! hehe) are giving away some GIFT CERTIFICATES so you could try some of Dolcelatte's food, too!

We are giving away Php 500 worth of gift certificate to let you and a friend enjoy what Dolcelatte has to offer. 

Mechanics :

1.) FOLLOW @RealAsianBeauty on Instagram HERE
2.) LIKE Dolcelatte on Facebook HERE
3.) COMMENT on this post and tell us which of the food I posted above would you like to try the most and why! (Also, tell us your IG and FB name so we could check if you are following us.)

*3 winners of Php 500 gift certificate
*Winner must be willing to meet me in Quezon City area to claim the gift certificate
*Giveaway open until March 18, 2015

♥

Kristine

Advertorial : Renew Truderm "TROPICAL TREATS" Summer Getaway Promo!

Hello! I know I have been posting a lot of advertorials lately and you guys know that the last thing I'd want to do is to spam you with those. But I feel that this one is just too amazing to ignore!

Summer season is fast approaching and I know that most of us are excited for it! I mean, who doesn't love wearing bikinis or summer dresses while chilling at the beach?! Pureform, the maker of Renew and Truderm, are glad to announce their Tropical Treats Summer Getaway Promo! Read the poster below for the details.

Here's what the poster said :

Promo Mechanics :
1.) For every Php 250.00 worth of purchase of any Pureform products (Truderm Papaya Tropical Fruits and Renew) entitles the customer to one (1) raffle stub.
2.) Raffle stubs may be redeemed upon presentation of receipts at the Registration Area of Activity Center on March 7, 10AM. Receipts from transactions done on or before the event day are valid for redemption.
3.)Promo date is from February 24, 2015 to March 7, 2015.

What's up for grab, you ask?

1ST PRIZE 
3 Days, 2 Nights stay at La Carmela de Boracay

2ND PRIZE 
Overnight Stay at Pico de Loro Hamilo Coast

3RD PRIZE 
Overnight stay at Anawangin Cove, Zambales

You can earn as many raffle entries as possible.
All prizes are non-convertible to cash.
Redemption center is located at Trinoma Mall, Activity Center
Winners will be conducted with the presence of representatives from FDA and Pureform Cosmetic Products. Inc.

Good luck! Don't forget only Php 250.00 worth of Renew and Truderm product to be able to join the promo. Renew and Truderm products are available Mercury Drugstore and other leading drugstores and supermarkets!

♥

Kristine

DIY Phone Case Using Facebook and Instagram Photos + Giveaway

I love collecting phone cases for my phone! My favorite has got to be this DIYed one from Casetify using some of my Instagram photos!  I love how it protects my phone from scratches and from cracking and serves as a memory reminder as well. 

Take a look at how cute the phone case is!

Making a phone case like that is as easy as 1, 2, 3. You just need to go to Casetify's website at Casetify.com. Connect your Facebook or Instagram account and start dragging photos onto your case. Don't believe me? Watch the video below to see the full tutorial!

CASETIFY Phone Case Giveaway Mechanics :

1. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel HERE
2. FOLLOW @RealAsianBeauty on Instagram
3. FOLLOW @Casetify on Instagram
4. COMMENT on this post. Your Instagram name + your most fun memory

* This giveaway is open International

* 1 winner will get a DIY Casetify phone case

* If you don't have an Instagram account, you can just LIKE @RealAsianBeauty on Facebook instead.

* Giveaway open until February 19, 2015

This is the perfect way to protect your phone and flaunt your phone as well. If you like flaunting, that is! hehe I really love this phone case!

♥

Kristine

Fullips Lip Enhancer (NO SURGERY!!) Giveaway

A few months ago, I reviewed a lip enhancer product that enhances and volumizes the lips in just minutes... maybe even seconds! That video is now one of my current most viewed videos. Wow! I guess people really like seeing new and unique items! hehe

Fullips LIp Enhancer was kind enough to sponsor a small giveaway to let 1 of you guys experience and enjoy their products, too!

Here is the giveaway video!

GIVEAWAY MECHANICS :

1.) SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel "RealAsianBeauty" HERE

2.) FOLLOW me on Instagram @RealAsianBeauty HERE

3.) FOLLOW Fullips on Instagram @FullipsEnhancer HERE

4.) COMMENT below and just say "Entered" + your Instagram user name

Soooo easy! 

The winner will get a complete set of the Fullips Lip Enhacer! (3 sizes : small, medium and large) This giveaway is open INTERNATIONAL and will be running until February 13, 2014!

Don't forget to follow us and enter the giveaway!

♥

Kristine