February Giltbox - check out the super pretty fade!

Hello, everyone! Gonna unbox with you the stuff I got from my February 2018 Giltboxes!

If you are not familiar with them, Giltbox is a Philippine subscription service where you'll get 4-5 beauty samples delivered straight to your doorstep. Subscription starts at P1,800 for 3-months, P3,300 for 6-months, and P6,000 for a one-year subscription. Check out their website for more info! They also offer Giltbox Luxe if luxury brands are more up your alley.

First impressions: the pink gradient design is really pretty! I love how it classy it looks! Another thing I love is that I got my boxes on February 27, earlier than the usual delivery date! I tend to get my package during the first week of the next month.

Anyway, since Giltbox is personalized based on a profile you fill-up, what I get may differ from the contents of your box. Without further ado, let’s see what’s inside!

BOX ONE CONTENTS

What's inside my first Giltbox!

Household Trio of Mighty Bond items

First of all, I got what I dub as the household trio from Pioneer Mighty Bond. These are not exactly beauty products but I'm glad I got these! The Pioneer Mighty Bond Sakto 1g (Php 25) is a practical size and who doesn't need instant glue for quick fixes? Next is Pioneer's Clear Five Epoxy Syringe 6ml. According to Giltbox, the first syringe does the bonding, while the second one makes sure it's sealed well. In case you glued something by mistake, Mighty Instant Glue Remover 7.5ml can unstick it right away!

Milcu Underarm and Foot Deodorant Powder, 3 Sample Sachets

Not gonna lie, I was skeptical when I saw the overly-positive product testimonials at the back of the flyer, but after using this, I am converted! This is honestly one of the best deos I’ve tried so far. No odor even after a couple of days and my pits stayed dry even after working out! Unbelievable! The powder tends to stick to my shirt if I put on a lot so make sure to brush away the extra before putting on your clothes. Definitely recommended! It is cheap too - the 80g container is only 88 PHP at Robinson's while the 40g bottle is only 50 PHP.

Selsun Blue Dandruff Treatment Shampoo, 2 6g Sachets

"Selsun Blue 2-in-1 Dandruff Treatment Shampoo is a shampoo and conditioner in one convenient
formulation for normal hair. The selenium sulfide content helps treat dandruff problems
while extra moisturizers leave hair soft, healthy and shiny."

I don't think I have dandruff but sometimes, my scalp itches. I'm happy to report that Selsun managed to remove the itchy feeling even after just one wash! If you are looking for an effective dandruff solution, make sure to check Selsun Blue! The 6g sachet is 34 PHP while the 120ml bottle is 335 PHP. The brand is available in Mercury Drug or Watson's nationwide.

Mentholatum Lip Ice Tinted Lip Balm in Baby Pink, 3.5g

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This lip balm is heaven sent! Since my lips have dark edges, I’m looking for a lip balm that has SPF to prevent further darkening. This lip balm contains SPF 15 – enough to protect against the sun’s harmful UV rays. Keep watch for my full review! Lip Ice Tinted Lipbalm is available in Watson's for only 99Php.

Pearl & Butter Eyelash Serum, 5ml

"This gem isn't just your average castor oil formula. It includes special ingredients such as aloe vera
extract, jojoba oil, almond oil, vitamin E and essential oils helping your eyelashes
grow stronger, fuller and thicker. Works great for your eyebrows too!"

Got a sample of this in my previous box last month but I'm not complaining! Castor oil is great for enhancing hair growth plus Pearl & Butter made sure to add more beneficial ingredients to the mix! Their Eyelash Serum is available in 5ml, 10ml and 12ml tubes. Get them at Giltbox or through Pearl & Butter's official Instagram!

Artistry Hydra-V Nourishing Gel Cream, 10ml Sample

"Artistry™ Hydra-V Nourishing Gel Cream is a creamy yet sheer gel cream that provides
watery-fresh hydration after one use. It’s the year-round, long-lasting, all-skin-type,
go-to moisturizer for soft, healthy-looking skin."

Artistry Hydra-V products look promising! Will definitely tell you about my experience using them. The 75-ml full-sized tube costs 2,230 PHP at Amway.

Angel Skin Skin Lightening Bar, 100g

"Formulated with glutathione and gigawhite; helps lighten age spots, discoloration, and dark patches;
gently cleans to remove dirt, excess oil, and debris; leaves skin with an overall glow"

The last item in my first box is Angel Skin's Skin Lightening Bar with Glutathione and Gigawhite. I got very tan from always being out in the sun so now is the perfect time to test this. Will update soon about my results! The soap is priced at 140 PHP.

BOX TWO CONTENTS

goodies from my second February box!

Mentholatum Sugar Lip by Water Colour, Rock’n Pink, 3g

Another lip balm! <3
This one is made with brown sugar for kissable soft lips!

Templos Moringa Peppermint Soap, 75g

Templos claims that their soaps are all-natural, handcrafted, environment friendly, palm-free, and vegan. The Moringa Peppermint soap I got doesn't actually smell like peppermint which is probably due to the fact that it doesn't have added fragrances. It is a bit grainy (probably from moringa bits) while still being gentle on the skin. Check out their Facebook & Instagram for more information! Their 150g bars usually sell for around 160PHP.

Haru Artisan Soaperie Okinawa Clay Based Gentle Cleanser & Mask Sample

"Made with the Okinawan deep sea mud base and scrubby sea salt, softening avocado oil and refreshing lime,
Okinawa cleanser will exfoliate, moisturize and brighten, but it will leave a protective layer on the skin
after rinsing. Perfect for targeting dull complexion and discoloration in a natural, gentle way."

This is a brightening, clarifying and exfoliating clay cleanser-slash-mask from Haru Artisan Soaperie. It has a citrus scent which I really appreciate. It also contains finely-ground almonds for exfoliation. After use, my skin felt soft, smooth and nicely moisturized! The full sized jar is only 295 PHP! I think this brand is worth checking out!

Easy Cures Goat’s Milk + VCO Gentle Hair & Body Wash Sample

A versatile, 3-in-1 Goat’s Milk+VCO (Virgin Coconut Oil) product made with Vitamin E and essential oils.
Try using it as your total all-over cleanser/shampoo/conditioner and body soap!

As a hair shampoo, I found it a bit harsh (it made my hair feel a little bit rough) but as a body wash, I found very gentle and moisturizing. If you're looking for something all-natural, you might want to check this out! Easy Cures claim this is is free from phthalates, sodium lauryl sulphate, ethyl sulfate, parabens, anolamine and petroleum jelly. The full-sized 250ml bottle is 340 PHP at EasyCure's website.

Maskuerade Activated Charcoal

The last item in my second box is Maskuerade's Activated Charcoal. Still can't find any info about the brand but I'm stoked to get this since I haven't tried DIY charcoal masks yet. This is to be mixed with water or ACV and rinsed off after 10-15 mins.

VERDICT

From instant glue to lip balms, my February loot seems all over the place but I love everything I got! My boxes contain essential items that I will certainly try and use. Aside from that, my first box has an estimate value of 800 PHP+ while the second one is around 400 PHP+. Super sulit!

What did you get in your Giltbox? Any questions? Just let me know!

P.S. I already got my March boxes! Please wait for my unboxing!

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Centrio Big Bite 2018 brought together Northern Mindanao's finest food businesses last May 15-19, 2018. Held at Ayala Centrio Mall, the four-day festival also showcased various activities like cooking demos and competitions from local chefs as well as sumptuous "Big Food" action like the Biggest Buko Halo-halo, the Biggest Bowl of Shrimp and the Biggest Chookie! Judging from pictures, it looked really fun!

the Biggest Buko Halo-halo, the Biggest Bowl of Shrimp and the Biggest Chookie
Photo credits: KC Curay of  The Explorer's Channel, Jeeves de Veyra of ABS-CBN

Sadly, I was only able to catch the festival on its last day but I still enjoyed it nonetheless! With the theme "Summer in Full Bloom", the ground floor area was filled with multi-colored booths of the local businesses exhibiting their best.

I can’t feature all of them so here are some that caught my eye!

Gats Garden Enterprise is an organic store featuring a variety of all-natural locally-grown food items like Homemade Pesto, Gourmet Dilis, Wild Ginger Mushroom Atsara, Yema Spread plus a whole lot more!

The Homemade Pesto is their bestseller according to the person I talked to.

This Crispy Mushroom stole my heart! So yummy and crispy! <3 

Contact Sweet Graces Gourmet Products to see their other offerings!
You can also visit Gat's Garden facebook page for more details!

Pane e Dolci is a bakery/restaurant combo famous for their sylvannas and specialty coffee. They also offer lunch and dinner meals to satisfy the foodie in you.

This display is just a mere sample of what they offer! Visit their Facebook page for more details!

I wandered next to a Mercedes Bakery booth where an employee was laying out freshly baked cookies (or Chookies as they call it).

mouth watering spread of Chookie variants 

Their Pineapple Crumble which Mercedes Bakery claims as something uniquely Kagay-anon!
Find out more details about them through their Facebook page!

Some booths like Msite Kakanin and Z-Net Food Products offer traditional Filipino cuisine. I got myself a few of the Filipino desserts they have on display. They're not too sweet but they're still tasty! Yum!

Cassava rolls and rice cakes

Chicken empanada

TuboJ natural fruit juices 

To quench my thirst, I tried the sugarcane juice from TuboJ. They boast that their products are sugar-free and are made from 100% pure and freshly pressed sugarcane. I totally agree! The taste is natural and reminds me of my childhood when I have to chew bite-size pieces of the sugarcane myself, haha.

The rep tells me that the sugarcane juice taste way better when paired with other fruits like dragonfruit, passionfruit or lemon to name a few. I will have to try that out next time! Check out their Facebook page to learn more about them!


The festival is not only about food since I saw September Blooms Flower Shoppe showing a colorful assortment of flowers, cacti and stuffed toys for you or your loved ones.

Cacti craze! Wanna take them all home!

La-la-love! <3
Contact the flower shop via their Facebook Page!

I'm almost a decade here but I've only just heard about Mai Crafts Boutique Cafe. Thanks to Big Bite for introducing me to them! Their churros with the chocolate dip is to die for! The cafe is located at 48 Don Apolinar Velez St. (in front of Eastwest) which I pass by everyday, haha! I will definitely go there to check them out!

Go follow their Facebook page to see their latest news!

At this point, I went outside to get some barbecue for dinner. Didn't take pictures of those, sorry!

For my last round of dessert, I got myself an ice cream cone from Nenecitas Sorbetes. Can you believe this coconut milk-based goodie is just 35 Php?! I got myself their durian flavor because durian is life. <3  However, you can also mix your cone with other flavors. Super worth it, I'm telling you!

Durian ice cream from Nenecitas Sorbetes.
Check out their Facebook page!

Overall, I think Big Bite 2018 is successful in bringing together Northern Mindanao's best businesses. I sincerely hope our local food scene will continue to grow and prosper! Looking forward to next year's Big Bite Festival!

Hi, there!
Bumibilog kasi maraming masarap! Hahaha!

Taga-CDO ka? What are your favorite local food places? Let me know!

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