Unlock the Joys of Learning with REX’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Christmas Promos!

Running out of gift ideas? Worry no more! We’ve got you covered. For your peppy young ones, Rex Education has prepared a delightful array of surprises, especially for this holiday season.

Let every child explore and wonder. Let the fun in learning begin!

Little Explorers Giveaway Promo

Buy any ‘Little Explorers’ and ‘Hello Animals’ regular-priced items worth PHP 350.00 and up, and receive a pencil case for free! This awesome deal is here for a limited time only. So, stock up on your Little Explorers and Hello Animals books now! The adventure of learning awaits your little ones, and so does a free pencil case!

Little Explorers Color Crafts Bundle Promo

Immerse your little ones in vibrant fun with REX's Little Explorers Color Crafts Bundle! When you purchase any two Little Explorers coloring books worth at least PHP 500.00, receive a set of REX's colored pencils for free! This bundle guarantees hours of creative exploration, making it the perfect gift to unleash your child's artistry and imagination. Remember—bundles are available for ages 3+ and ages 4+. Take advantage of this opportunity and add a splash of color to your child's world this Christmas!

Little Explorers Creative Scribbles Bundles

Get ready for a blast of fun with REX's Creative Scribbles Bundles! Each bundle, now with a fantastic 15% discount, comes with four books designed to inspire your little artists to express themselves freely. With four different sets to choose from, these bundles are the perfect spark for their creativity. From simple scribbles to extraordinary art, watch as your child beams with a sense of accomplishment and self-expression. Time's ticking! Hurry up and snag these limited-time bundles!

Hello Animals Science Wonder Bundles

Embark on a thrilling adventure with REX's Hello Animals Science Wonder Bundles, each book is now at an amazing 20% off! Uncover the wonders of the animal kingdom and learn interesting facts alongside your child. These bundles are educational and quite fun to read. Keep your little explorers curious and fuel their sense of wonderment with these bundles. Buy ‘Hello Animals’ nowand let the learning adventure begin!

Little Explorers Learning Bundles

Give the ultimate gift of knowledge with REX's comprehensive learning bundles! With four sets and a superb deal of 20% discount each, these bundles cover a wide range of subjects—from the fundamentals of math and language arts to the wonders of science. Each bundle is thoughtfully curated to make learning a joyous and engaging experience, setting the stage for a bright future. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Let the joys of learning last a lifetime.

Always and especially this Christmas, cherish every moment with your early learners. They’re only young once, so let’s make the most of it and introduce them early to the magic, fun, and joy of learning.

For us at REX, this is how we believe we can help and be part of your incomparable tender moments and heartwarming experiences with your loved ones. Let REX help you with the gift of knowledge through our ‘Little Explorers’ and ‘Hello Animals’ books.

Visit your nearest REX Book Store branch or explore our online platforms to unwrap these Christmas bundles and promos.

Lazada store: https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/rex-book-store/

Shopee: https://shopee.ph/rexbookstore

Let REX be your partner in gifting knowledge to every child. Happy holidays, happy giving, and happy learning!

Lumina Homes to Spread Christmas Spirit at GMA’s ‘Kapuso Bigay Premyo sa Pasko’ Promo.

Christmas is the season of hope, love, and family. However, it’s hard to feel the festive spirit in the middle of the pandemic. For months, we’ve witnessed losing our loved ones, being cooped up in our homes, and feeling uncertain about the future.

To boost the Christmas spirit, Lumina Homes will give away one house-and-lot unit at GMA’s “Kapuso Bigay Premyo sa Pasko” Christmas promo.

The Angelique Inner Unit Townhouse is part of Lumina Homes’ diverse catalog, which strengthens its goal to provide homes to every Filipino. The 35-square-meter townhouse, which sits on top of a 36-square-meter lot, is a place where families can celebrate the Christmas season together.

The Angelique Townhouse includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, one toilet and bath, one carport provision, and a service area. It’s a homey space that all families need to experience the hopeful and festive spirit of Christmas.

Christmas will definitely be merrier
with Lumina Homes and GMA's "Kapuso Bigay Premyo sa Pasko" promo!

To join, participants must follow these three simple steps:

1. Wait for the “Kapuso Bigay Premyo sa Pasko” invite plug that will be broadcast during the commercial gaps at GMA and GTV. You can also learn about the mechanics at http://promos.gmanetwork.com/gmapromos/.

2. Before joining, make sure to have a proof of purchase of the following products:

BEAR BRAND® Fortified Powdered Milk Drink 

One (1) empty pack of any of the following:

• BEAR BRAND® Fortified Powdered Milk Drink 33g, 99g/114g, 150g/170g, 320g, 700g/770g, 900g/1kg, 1.2kg, 1.6kg, 2kg, 2.4kg
• BEAR BRAND® Fortified Choco Milk Drink 29g, 150g, 300g, 900g
• BEAR BRAND® Fortified Real Strawberry Milk Drink 300g

Only packaging with an expiration date of April 2022 onwards is accepted.

MILO®

• Two (2) empty packs of MILO® 24g
• One (1) empty pack of MILO® 48g, 300g, 600g, 624g, 1kg, 1.2kg

Only packaging with an expiration date of May 2022 onwards is accepted.

NESCAFÉ® Creamy White

• Two (2) empty packs of NESCAFÉ® Creamy White 29g or
• One (1) empty pack of NESCAFÉ® Creamy White Twin pack 58g

Only packaging with an expiration date of August 2022 onwards is accepted

AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning

    ● Mix five (5) empty packs of AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix 7g or 8g

Remember, a combination of proof-of-purchase from different sponsors is not allowed.

3. Write the following details on a piece of paper:

• Name
• Age
• Complete Home Address
• Contact Number
• Handwritten Signature

For more chances of winning, you can also include the name of the Sari-Sari store where you got your proof-of-purchase:

• Name of a valid Sari-Sari Store
• Complete address of the Sari-Sari Store
• Contact number of the Sari-Sari Store owner

Here’s an example of a complete entry for participants:

Name: Antonio Encias

Age: 45 years old

Address: 1975 Zobel St. Singalong, Manila Contact no.: 09171777777

Signature: Antonio Encias

Sari-Sari Store Name: Joy Sari-Sari Store

Address of Sari-Sari Store: 1980 Zobel St. Singalong, Manila

Tel No of Sari-Sari Store: 09077771777

4. Place the paper and a proof-of-purchase in a plain white envelope of any size (long o short envelope) and include the following details at the back:

• Kapuso Bigay Premyo sa Pasko
• Included brands
• Area of residence (NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao)

Here’s an example for participants:

KAPUSO BIGAY PREMYO SA PASKO

(BRAND)

NCR

5. Drop your entry with the complete details and proof-of-purchase in the drop boxes located at chosen Mercury Drug branches or the GMA Network Annex Building, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103.

The 10-week “Kapuso Bigay Premyo sa Pasko” Christmas promo will give bigger, more exciting prizes to over 3,000 Kapuso winners in the daily, weekly, and grand draws! There will be 1,400 cash winners of P1,000, 70 winners of P10,000 Pasko-buhayan cash packages, 50 winners of P100,000 Grand Aguinaldo cash packages, and a Grand Prize winner of a brand-new house and lot from Lumina Homes.

Lumina Homes remains committed to providing Filipino families an affordable home to call their own nine years since its launch, especially during the Christmas season.

For more information, visit https://www.lumina.com.ph/. Like and follow @luminahomesofficial on Facebook or contact 0917-629- 6523.

Boost Your Immune System With These Fruits and Veggies and Win Up To P2.5M from Pru Life UK!

Prepare the jackets, umbrellas, and vitamins—it’s the rainy season again! For some, this means hot meals and bed weather but for others, this requires taking additional precautions to avoid the flu.

With COVID-19 still looming in the country and stricter quarantine protocols being implemented, it remains important to do more to prevent one’s self from getting sick— even with just minor colds. This is why it’s important to consume the right food to help boost the immune system. While sometimes challenging, it can be made easier and gratifying with Pulse, the all-in-one AI-powered health and wellness app from leading life insurer Pru Life UK.

Pulse by Pru Life UK - a handy and helpful health and wellness app.

“With health being a top priority for all, Pru Life UK through the Pulse app, wants to be their customers’ partner in effectively monitoring their nutrition to help prevent any diseases especially this rainy season,” shares Allan Tumbaga, Pru Life UK SVP & Chief Customer Marketing Officer. “We at Pru Life UK want to help as many Filipinos as possible maintain optimal health, and instill this habit through our health management app.”

Some of Pulse’s features include Healthcheck, a comprehensive AI-driven health assessment tool that checks your medical and family history, lifestyle, nutrition, and mental health. It also has a Call-a-Dietician feature which offers unlimited chat access and a one-hour video call consultation with a licensed dietitian who can help address a user’s dietary concerns.

Through the Pulse Gold subscription, the app also has a Food Journal feature which allows users to upload a photo of their food and monitor their daily food intake to achieve a balanced diet. Some of the most nutritious fruits and vegetables that users upload as part of their meals are:

1. Oranges

High levels of flavonoids and vitamin C are present in citrus fruits which include oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. Vitamin C helps decrease inflammation, which is useful in fighting a fever. It’s better to enjoy these fruits raw since Vitamin C is heat sensitive and may be reduced when cooked. They also contain Quercetin, a specific flavonoid, which is helpful when treating rhinovirus infections that usually cause common colds.

2. Papaya

Aside from a substantial amount of Vitamin C, papaya contains papain, a digestive enzyme that has anti-inflammatory effects. This means that it is not only capable of protecting a body from viruses, but also of treating it. It also has fibers located by the bowels, allowing for better and more regular digestion. Lastly, papayas can be enjoyed raw, making them an easy treat.

Broccoli boosts immunity!

3. Broccoli

Broccoli is an example of a cruciferous vegetable that is proven to boost immunity. It contains sulforaphane, which neutralizes toxins and in turn, prevents them from turning into viruses. These can be activated by consuming it raw or steaming it for one to three minutes below 140˚C.

4. Spinach

Spinach contains Vitamin C and antioxidants like digestion-regulating fiber, which aid in the excretion of unwanted toxins in the body. Similar to broccoli, spinach can be best enjoyed with minimal to no cooking to ensure that its nutrients stay.

5. Asparagus

Asparagus contains Vitamin E, an antioxidant that strengthens your immune system by widening blood vessels and preventing clot formation. Cooking it with a little olive oil increases its effect since vitamin E is absorbed better if eaten with a little healthy fat.

Jo Jong Suk eats healthy.

6. Red Bell Peppers

Vitamin C is three times as present in bell peppers as they are in citrus fruits. It is also rich in beta-carotene which can reduce inflammation and boost immune functions by increasing disease-fighting cells in the body. It can be cooked and baked in multiple ways.

7. Ginger

Ginger contains anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties such as gingerol, which can help strengthen the immunity system. Not only does it help prevent flu-like illnesses, but it can also ease the feeling of flu and common colds for those who have them. Ginger can be incorporated into multiple meals and drinks, such as Indian cuisine and tea.

Using the Pulse app by completing activities and challenges, such as uploading photos of one’s meal, will give users raffle entries for a chance to win amazing prizes in Pru Life UK’s ongoing We DO Health and Wealth: 25th Anniversary Free Raffle Celebration. Participants can win gift certificates worth 2,500 pesos or iPhone 12 mini 64GB weekly. Meanwhile, one lucky winner will get the grand prize of 2.5 million pesos to be announced in the grand draw in September as Pru Life UK culminates their 25th year in the Philippines.

“Through our raffle celebration and the various offerings that users can access on Pulse app, we hope to contribute to the wellbeing of the Filipinos and encourage everyone to continue being mindful of their health,” adds Tumbaga. For more information about the raffle draw, visit Pru Life UK's site.

Lumina celebrates its 9th Anniversary with '9 Years, 9 Wins' Raffle Promo and more month-long activities!

Remember my earlier blog post about the perks of living in the countryside and why Lumina Bauan is a great community to live in should you decide to move out of the urban jungle? As it turns out, now is an even better time to be a part of the Lumina community because Lumina - one of the top-listed housing developers in the Philippines - is celebrating its ninth anniversary this August. Yes, they've been around for almost a decade already! And despite the pandemic, Lumina keeps their anniversary celebration fun and meaningful with a bunch of exciting activities for every Juan.

Here are the special promos to look out for during Lumina's month-long anniversary celebration:

9 Years, 9 Wins!

9 Years, 9 Wins

To mark their ninth year in the industry, Lumina presents the "9Years, 9 Wins" raffle promo for all Lumina homebuyers and sellers. All reservations made between August 7 to August 29 are equivalent to one raffle entry. Get a chance to win one of these siyam-thing when you reserve a house and lot in Lumina Homes during the raffle period:

• One winner of 43" Smart TV 
• One winner of Tablet 
• One winner of Smartphone 
• One winner of Air Fryer 
• One winner of Air Purifier 
• Four winners of Necklace Air Purifier

There will also be consolation prizes to be given away such as Php500 worth of grocery items and Php500 worth of AllEasy load. There will be 25 winners for each consolation prize.

Bida Lumina sellers get entries for the raffle promo, too! And they have the chance to double or even triple their entries depending on the units sold.

• One bungalow unit equals one raffle entry, but if the unit sold is ready for occupancy (RFO), it will be equivalent to two raffle entries. 
• One townhouse unit equals two raffle entries and will have two additional raffle entries if the unit sold is ready for occupancy. 
• One single firewall is equivalent to two Raffle Entries and will have three additional entries if the property sold is ready for occupancy.

Good Jab, Kabarangay!

Good Jab, Kabarangay!

Aside from the raffle promo, Lumina gives an extra treat to home seekers who have been vaccinated for COVID 19. From now until August 15, simply present your COVID vaccination card to enjoy as much as Php1000 off on reservation fees.

• Php500 off for any rowhouse or bungalow home models 
• Php800 off for any townhouse home models 
• Php1,000 off for any single firewall home models

The amount discounted to the homebuyer's reservation fee will also have a matching donation to a chosen foundation. Where else can you get a discount and have the chance to help those in need? 

Pambansang Araw ng Bahay ni Juan.

Unst9ppable Anniversary Celebrations

Aside from these exciting promos, Lumina will also conduct a series of activities in celebration of their ninth anniversary.

OFW Sessions: Property Investment Seminar

A virtual webinar held last August 8 via Zoom where OFWs learned about investing and bank housing loans from real estate professionals

Luntiang Lumina 

An urban gardening initiative in all Lumina communities, encouraging Lumina residents to grow herbs, vegetables, and fruit-bearing plants in their mini gardens and open spaces. 

Lumina TikTok Dance Challenge

With the launching of Lumina's official TikTok account, a dance challenge will also be held and three winners will be awarded with cash prizes

Lumina Mid-year Awards

Lumina's virtual awarding ceremony/concert for sales agents and brokers who have performed well in sales amidst the constraints of the pandemic

"Espacio" Launch

The Spanish word for "space", Espacio is Lumina Homes' very own amenity center. It is a well-thought-out expansion and improvement in Lumina's standard amenities such as a covered multi-purpose hall with stage, mini gardens with play area, jogging path, and shuttle terminal. It also comes with additional new spaces for livelihood, entertainment, and recreation such as the community center, parking spaces, and Tambayan ni Juan - an al fresco food hub (think night market) allowing homeowners to set up food kiosks and stalls for other merchandise.

Prima in your area!

Making Milestones

In August 2012, Lumina opened its very first project, "Lumina Batangas", in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Since then, Lumina expanded to 5 more projects in Batangas, and over 50 more nationwide, catering to more than 100,000 clients in just 9 years. 

Lumina is now available in key cities and municipalities in Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, La Union, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Isabela, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and South Cotabato.

This year, Lumina launched its first-ever condominium project - Prima Tanza, a 3-hectare exclusive vertical development that features 10 walk-up condominium buildings, over a hundred parking spaces, and well-thought-out facilities and amenities. Soon, more Prima condominiums will rise in locations across the country, including Subic, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, Butuan, and Cabanatuan.

Lumina e-Services.

Digital Innovations

Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, Lumina stays strong and remains at the forefront of innovation in real estate selling practices. This year, Lumina launched the Lumina e-Services app which aims to provide all the links that each client and partner sales network will need in home buying and home selling.

With the Lumina e-Services app, home seekers can easily make reservations online, fill out and submit forms and requirements necessary for purchasing your new house, and settle payments online. The app also has a Sellers' Portal for real estate brokers and agents, and a Vendors' Portal for suppliers.

In addition, Lumina also now has a Viber store and community where you can make inquiries and reservations, and get exclusive discounts and latest updates on Lumina products and services. The official Lumina website, meanwhile, has added Juan Support, a virtual admin assistant on standby 24/7 for your housing inquiries. Its official Facebook page has also added the Shopping Cart function which allows you to message real-time sellers, and even complete the reservation purchase through Facebook Messenger instead of navigating to another site.

With these milestones and digital solutions, Lumina proves to be a force to be reckoned with in the real estate industry. Despite the country's highs and lows, Lumina will be Unst9ppable in helping every Juan in achieving his dream of owning a home.

Foodie Goodie | Uni-Pak Sardine Curry Recipe + Giveaway!

I love cooking. It's one of the many interests that I share with my husband, and one of the very few household chores that I actually enjoy doing. I find a sense of fulfillment in preparing meals for my family, and seeing them enjoy the food that I cook brings me great satisfaction.

But like most moms who work or have other chores to do, there are days when I feel too lazy or too tired to slave in the kitchen. In times like this, I count on my stash of canned goods for a quick-fix meal. Yue loves fish, so I make sure that we always have canned sardines or mackerel at home. And when it comes to canned fish products, our brand of choice is Uni-Pak.

Pak na pak sa Uni-Pak!

The flagship brand of SLORD Development Corporation, Uni-Pak products are made with the finest ingredients and are packed and produced under the most sterile conditions. Kris Aquino's recent tour of the SLORD plant in Navotas City is proof that Uni-Pak products are manufactured in a sanitary environment and go through strict quality control.

Clean Production, Safe to Eat.

Going back to quick-fix meals, one of my favorite ways of enjoying sardines is by simply squeezing some lemon on it after I've taken it out from the can. Yue, however, prefers them sauteed or curried. It's my son's penchant for curry-flavored food that inspired this twist to a simple can of sardines.

Uni-Pak Sardine Curry

Ingredients:

2 155g cans of Uni-Pak Sardines in Tomato Sauce

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 small onion, sliced

250 mL coconut milk

2 tablespoons curry powder

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Yue's new favorite curry dish - Uni-Pak Sardine Curry. :)

Procedure:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Saute the garlic and onion until softenend.

2. Add the coconut milk and curry powder, mix them well.

3. Add the sardines together with the tomato sauce. Mix gently and cover and cook in low hear for at least five minutes.

4. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

5. Serve with warm rice.

Now as a treat for my readers and followers, I'll be giving away a Uni-Pak Gift Pack so you can try this recipe at home, as well as Uni-Pak's wide array of products. It's been awhile since I hosted a giveaway, and it's nice to be doing this again with a brand that I truly believe in.

An assortment of Uni-Pak products!

To enter the giveaway, simply complete the tasks on the Rafflecopter below. This contest will run from August 6 until August 13, 2018, open to Philippine residents only. One lucky winner, randomly chosen, will receive a Uni-Pak Gift Pack. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Follow Uni-Pak on social media to know more about their products:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialUniPak/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialunipak/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/officialunipak

Good luck, and hope you all have a Pak na Pak week ahead! :)

Super8 Funfest 2018 | Sale, Shop, and Save!

Sale, shop, save - these are my most favorite four-letter words, and I absolutely love it when I get to enjoy these three, all at the same time.

This penchant for discount shopping led me towards Super8, a chain of  grocery stores with a wide selection of goods at bargain prices. I heard they're having a huge sale event coming up this week, so Yue and I paid a visit to the Super8 branch here in San Pablo City to know more about it, and do our weekly grocery shopping as well.

Yue checking out the goods featured in Super8's bi-monthly catalog.

We were courteously welcomed by the Customer Service staff, who then introduced us to John Michael, the Branch Manager for Super8 San Pablo City. John was more than eager to tell me about the Super8 Funfest; apparently, it's a three-day event which has been held annually since 2012. It's like a celebration of sorts with celebrity guests and production numbers, raffle draws with huge prizes at stake, and exclusive deals and deep discounts on participating brands and items. It's sale, shop, and save all together, and any penny pinchin' mom's dream (shopping) event come true!

With John Michael, the cheerful and good-natured Branch Manager of Super8 San Pablo City.

According to John, the Super8 Funfest is open to all, with no entrance fees whatsoever required. However, you get an advantage if you own a Super8 Rewards Card because the first two days of the event will be exclusive to Rewards Card members.

The Super8 Rewards Card - your ticket to great deals and shopping points!

With the Super8 Rewards Card, you get to earn points with every purchase which can then be used as cash at Super8 stores. For every Php 200 spent, you earn 1 point which is equivalent to Php 1. At the Super8 Funfest, you get to rack up more points when you spend more - a single receipt purchase worth Php 3000 entitles you to 50 rewards points (aka Php 50).

More Rewards Points + Special Funfest Deals.

Signing up for your a Super8 Rewards Card is easy. All you have to do is fill-out the membership form and pay the Php 100 membership fee, and you get your Rewards Card right then and there. I signed up for the Super8 Rewards, of course, and as soon as I got my card, John gave us a tour of the store and showed us which items are on sale and which items will earn us more points.

Shopping for his favorites!

Yue was thrilled to see that all of his favorite snacks and food items are available at Super8, and they're all tagged at cheaper prices, too! We discovered even more amazing deals as we made our way through the supermarket - like the Super Sulit Points section, which allows you to earn 25 rewards points for every Php 500 single-receipt purchase of participating items.

Super Sulit Points.

There's also the Try Me section, where new products are priced 5% lower than the standard retail price. The Dove Baby Hair to Toe Rich Moisture Body Wash, for instance, is currently priced at Php 248.70. That's Php 13.10 savings, compared to buying it at beauty counters or department stores.

5% off on new products!

That includes snacks and other food products!

They also have 'Plus One' promos, where you get free products when you buy in bulk. Like this 'Buy 11 Get 1 Free' promo on detergents and other home care items. If you're a wholesaler or reseller, promos like these will definitely help you save more and allow you to earn bigger profits.

Save more when you buy more!

More items on sale!

Aside from big savings, Super8 also gives their loyal customers a chance to win prizes in their Super Hakot Promo and Scratch & Win Promo, exclusive to Super8 mobile app users. You get a promo code or an e-raffle entry when you purchase Php 300 of participating items in a single transaction. Some of the items included in this promo are Oreo cookies, Nestle Koko Krunch cereals, Magnolia milk products, and La Pacita Graham Crackers.

Yue's favorite cereal. :)

You'll get to enjoy more of these awesome deals and astonishing discounts when you head over to the Super8 Funfest happening from April 26 (Thursday) until April 28 (Saturday). The event will be held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, from 9 am 'til 7 pm. As I have mentioned earlier, the first two days of the Super8 Funfest will be exclusive to Rewards Card holders, while the last day will be open to everyone, including non-members.

Super Bidang Buhay at the Super8 Funfest 2018!

Here are some of the celebrities who will be in attendance:

Is your favorite celebrity on the list? :)

And the fabulous prizes at stake:

Could you be the lucky winner of a brand new car? :)

To know more about the Super8 Funfest plus details on how to get to venue, read their FAQ here. Oh, and don't forget to 'like' the Super8 Facebook page to stay updated on promos, discounts, and event announcements!

Many thanks to John, Larry, and the Super8 San Pablo City staff for the warm welcome! Yue says he loved the VIP treatment! :)

Pucker Up! | Guerlain KissKiss Matte Lipstick.

Last October, Guerlain had a Facebook contest with the recently launched KissKiss Matte Lipsticks at stake. I joined for the fun of it, not expecting to win in the slightest bit. A few days after the contest ended, I received a text message from Guerlain Philippines saying that I won the contest. I was like, "Wha-aaat?! I almost even forgot that I joined this thing!"

Turns out, my name has already been announced on their Facebook page while I, the lucky winner, was still clueless. Well you know what they say, good things come when you least expect them!

The much-coveted prize, worth over Php 8000, came in the mail last week.

My prize from Guerlain Philippines!

The parcel contained four KissKiss Matte Lipsticks packed inside a small black pouch, a paper bag, and a congratulatory note from Guerlain Philippines.

Thank you, Guerlain Philippines!

Launched last September as part of Guerlain's Fall 2017 collection, the KissKiss Matte Lipstick is dubbed as the matte version of the brand's iconic lipstick, KissKiss.

Totally chic!

The lipsticks come in a totally chic, eye-candy packaging - a weighty, metal case in frosted gold, with elegant and graceful curves that look like three sleek cubes stacked on top of each other. It's a complete work of art from the packaging alone.

The Guerlain logo.

The Guerlain logo is engraved on the top part of the case, while the bottom cube bears the word 'Guerlain'. The shade name and number are indicated on the bottom of the lipstick case, as well as on the top flap of the box that comes with every KissKiss Matte Lipstick.

Shade name and number.

Shade name and number on the box.

Even the bullets have the 'KissKiss' logo on it, making these lipsticks even more appealing.

KissKiss logo on the bullet.

Guerlain and gold - a total beauty.

Now as for the lipstick itself, Guerlain describes this product as 'a hydrating and plumping lipstick, with the intensity of a lipstick and comfort of a balm'. And that's exactly what the KissKiss Matte Lipstick is.

From L-R: Caliente Beige, Hot Coral, Wild Plum, Spicy Burgundy.

With its soft and creamy texture and vibrant matte finish, the KissKiss Matte Lipstick glides on the lips beautifully without tugging or pulling against the lips. Its highly-pigmented, full-coverage formula gives your lips a gorgeous pop of color even with just one swipe, though I tend to swipe my lips two or three times more with the lighter shades.

Swatches from L-R: Caliente Beige, Hot Coral, Wild Plum, Spicy Burgundy.

Made with spice extracts, hyaluronic acid, and precious oils, the KissKiss Matte Lipstick also gives a slight (albeit temporary) plumpness to lips, while keeping it smooth and nourished over time.

Swatches in natural light - Caliente Beige, Hot Coral, Wild Plum, Spicy Burgundy.

Staying power is excellent, with the darkest shades lasting for up to eight hours with a bit of eating and drinking. There are nine shades in the KissKiss Matte line, and the ones that I have are Caliente Beige, Hot Coral, Wild Plum, and Spicy Burgundy.

Caliente Beige.

Caliente Beige is a lovely nude beige, perfect for that MLBB look.

Hot Coral.

Hot Coral is a bright, coral pink, the kind of lipstick that reminds you of cherry blossoms in the spring.

Wild Plum.

Wild Plum is a gorgeous, versatile shade of pinkish mauve, and without a doubt, my most favorite among the bunch.

Spicy Burgundy.

Spicy Burgundy, on the other hand, is a deep crimson red that's perfect for partying all night long during this season of merry-making.

Products Used:
FACE: Beyond Alice in Blooming Skin Tone Sun Base,
Benefit Erase Paste in Medium.
Missha x Line Friends Magic Cushion #23.
EYES: Shiseido Eyebrow Pencil in Brown,
Clio Kill Black Waterproof Brush Liner,
Clio Salon de Cara Backcomb Cara.
CHEEKS: SkinFood Sugar Cookie Blusher in Bebe Pink.
LIPS: Guerlain KissKiss Matte Lipstick in Wild Plum.

I must say, I am totally smitten by these KissKiss Matte Lipsticks that I would love to own more - if not all - of the shades in the collection. Each KissKiss Matte Lipstick retails for $37 or Php 2084. A bit pricey, yes, though not surprising since Guerlain is a luxury brand.

That being said, I'd like to thank Guerlain Philippines once again for these gorgeous lipsticks! These babies are now the star(s) of my lipstick collection! :)