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Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts

PH Based LM Skin Care and Cosmetics Forges Partnership with VEGA Natural of Thailand

Sunday, March 09, 2025


Thought I could share a bit of a story about two, true empowered women that we have witnessed a couple days ago.

At the posh Hilaya restaurant of NUWA Hotel City of Dreams in Paranaque City, two huge corporations LM Make Up and Skin Care (a subsidiary of Chrizmarie Builders and Construction Supply from the Philippines) and VEGA Natural Thailand finally signed their partnership agreement to produce skincare products designed for the Filipino consumer this 2025.

The event was graced by Madam Lyn Macanas, the is the CEO of Chrizmarie Builders and Construction Supply and LM Make Up and Skincare Corp, Mr. Phrathonmsak Techavetcharoen and Madam Kwan Wannathong the President and CEO respectively of VEGA Natural Thailand. 


Ms. Lyn says "I used to walk 9 kilometers to go to school, I also work in the farm, tend to animals, but I needed to do it to survive. Because I didn't have a mother, I was given to strangers, and try to still study even if abuse was there. I had to work hard in Samar, just to have lunch, I used to get fruits from a tree. Then I told myself, time will come that I will succeed. Then I went to college by riding trucks, had to be with other folks and sell cookware, so I can have money for my tuition fees. I got to finish college, and I thought it was going to be okay after that. I went abroad as an OFW, still struggled, I think I only succeeded when I started as a liaison officer in a construction company. I had to learn the ropes, Madam Lyn only wished to survive, after having a successful construction company, and now we are venturing into cosmetics. This is something that I wanted because I have daughters, you can achieve this by focusing, praying for it, and I think everything will fall into place. What keeps me inspired is the hardships that I went through, I had to do it for my family. I only dreamed of this, and she comes from a very humble beginnings too (referring to Madam Kwan), she used to sell fish balls in streets of Bangkok, and I was touched knowing that we both came from very humble beginnings. All organic, skincare utilizing French and Spanish technology will now be within reach for the Philippines and the region." 

 

 


Madam Kwan the CEO of Vega Cosmetics says "I lived on a dream, I thought of how to make it come true. I built my business in manufacturing cosmetics, and partner with clients to work with them along the way. In the beginning we talked in Thailand and I could feel how strong her energy was. She went to our factory and saw how she took care of the people around her, same with what we have in Thailand. It touched my heart seeing that, and when we talked, I felt she was so good inside and out. It's the opportunity that we are also waiting for, and our families met, we could feel how they took care of us, working together, we will bring the best products here and elsewhere in the world. We will succeed together!"

Here's the press conference in its entirety:

 

Their families also joined them in celebration of this feat. They were seated on tables nearby and was very vocal about supporting each other.

Madam Kwan and Madam Lyn only met over dinner and this happened. This is fate, and we can't wait to see them succeed even further. Their individual stories were certainly so inspiring, and their pursuit for something deeper, more significant to do, because they are the ones who did the hard work, they deserve it. Here's hoping even more people get to hear and learn about their stories, and become successful like them too. 

Cheers to two successful women and their meaningful relationships!



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Pretty Secret and Jillian Ward Launch Mermaid Collection

Thursday, May 25, 2023

To say we can't get enough of JILLIAN WARD is going to be an understatement today as we get to be with her during her Meet and Greet event at Watsons The Block at SM North Edsa yesterday. It's for the launch of their collaboration with makeup brand Pretty Secret that's been taking the metro by storm, plus we did get to enjoy a movie of The Little Mermaid too afterwards, check out this video I prepared about the highlights of the event:

The theme for the occasion was Mermaids, and during the meet and greet, Jillian and the brand's fans used the make up and dressed up clad in the same colorway, it was really fun to see! Jillian was also asked much about her makeup process, she likes them colorful and bright hence the "Hello Sea! Mermaid" collection. There were also several things in the line that you'll really appreciate.

First is Jillian's favorite the Mermaid Eyeshadow Palette. It's got coral, turquoise, pink and mermaid shades on it which you can mix up for daily wear or special occasions. I like the Mermaid Eyelash Curler, with its specially designed mermaid tail as handles, you just know they took time designing it. There's also the Groom and Go Tinted Eyebrow Mascara with Free Spoolie that can get you a smooth, non sticky finish that also lasts long. Imagine the things you can do with it from office to date night. She also suggests the use of the Mermaid Powder Pact Foundation which can control oil, cover your blemishes and has got UV protection. These are just some of the things you can use for those who want to be #MadeToBeMermaid.





Make sure you visit WATSONS stores and SM Beauty sections as it will all be sold exclusively on these stores nationwide. Just go and ask for Pretty Secret, the pigment is bright you'll love it especially on those special days!

Congratulations Jillian! Hope there will be more products from Pretty Secret that you can showcase very soon!






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Pampered at La Belleza Hair and Nail Salon

Saturday, November 15, 2014




It's been a while since I got my hair worked on by the good people of La Belleza Hair and Nail Salon. I've been carrying bleached hair these past few weeks (as seen with Alice Dixson) and it has grown out a few inches already. I was trying to grow it out a bit so I'd have longer hair, and perhaps style it a bit later on. It turned out to be unruly because when my hair reaches this long, it tends to have a life on its own. Big curly hair that won't stay in place, yes I've got it all in the bag. Funny but if you were in my shoes, you'll shed a tear or two, or just have tantrums the whole day.


My stylist Cher Nogara asked me what I wanted to do with my hair. She knows I'm crazy when it comes to that and since I haven't gone red yet, I told her to do so that afternoon. The thing is I already had my hair bleached so I asked what would happen of we just covered it all and didn't bleach anymore (as it is a painful process). She figured since I had parts of it already white, it'll turn bright when doused with the red color we're planning. A two toned red? That sounded mighty fine by me so we went ahead and did it after a short shampoo.


While my color was processing, she suggested I get a foot scrub too. Now I don't do this on a regular basis so please don't shoot me, oh and don't squirm on the hairy legs because I'm a quarter Spanish (had to put in a lot of disclaimers) but it was real good. The minty, menthol on small bowls you see ended up in the water used to soften my feet. I got a fruity scrub too which smelled like strawberries, something to exfoliate the skin during the massage I got in the calves - and that got it dreamy. They hit it right in the spot where it was hurting when I walked so it was super duper good!


They then covered me in mud that had eucalyptus tones on it, it was so cold. It was the perfect way to end that bit but they started buffing my nails like clockwork so a pedicure ensued. Pampering while waiting for my color to take effect? I must say, this wasn't a bad idea. I should have been doing this a long time ago haha!


Now it's shiny! :) I also got colorless thingy on it so it'll last longer. So nice no?!


Cher and her team immediately got me rinsed, then they put in treatment on my hair so my hair would turn out relaxed and manageable. She then whipped up a dab or two of their imported wax (which you can purchase from the salon) and got me the hairstyle I always carried. It looked even better now that I have longer hair. A few hours in the salon never felt this good!


Now just look at my hair! :) Doesn't that just make you smile?! 


I always get what I want when I drop by La Belleza Hair and Nail Salon. Thanks to Cher Nogara and their team for making me feel this good every time I step out of their salon. They are located at the 2nd Floor EK Building #50 Don Antonio II Holy Spirit Drive in Quezon City. Call them for appointments 09264563433 or 09231371547. They are open from 10am to 8pm and you can also just walk in. Why be boring when you can have hair this good right? 🐮


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