Unfiltered Skin Essentials

The woman behind Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo, producer Rina Navarro

We wanted to know more about the brand but aside from that, we got to know more about the person behind it. As a person who religiously does routines for skin care, Unfiltered Skin Essentials sounds so great for me as they promise to have what I need to care for my skin and make it affordable. With premium ingredients that have been sourced in Europe, certified by FDA and countless individuals who have swore of its effects, one asks, how do they do it? Let's get into it!

 

Who is Rina Navarro?

She's a mother of 4, a former Viva Entertainment boss and a movie producer. She also started the "I AM HOPE" organization (NGO) with beautiful actress Bea Alonzo. She's worn so many hats, but now, she's the CEO/Founder of Unfiltered Skin Essentials, she's Ms. Rina Navarro.

"Unfiltered Skin Essentials is in the skin care and wellness industry since last year. This is a partnership with other ladies, and we have skin care products manufactured and designed for Filipinos across the country. We have the "No Filter kit", a complete set of products that can address a lot of skin issues - but we have made it affordable, less complicated - and this set will do that. The pandemic is still here, but currently, we now have partners in different places like Mindanao, Leyte, QC, Taytay, Laguna, Subic, Tagaytay and Fairview +more, we also have one in Singapore. Of course, we also have our existing official sales channels on Instagram, Viber and Facebook."

She adds "I have made sure it's simple. In the past, I actually had to go to HK or elsewhere to buy stuff for my skin. But now, this one is available in the Philippines and I made sure the product of this quality, stays where people can afford it . The serum has niacinamide that protects us from bad blue light, it's like sunblock indoors (for gadgets, computers) which we have had repeat orders of. It is effective and has proven by our patrons."

"This drastically changes the look of your skin, it's better skin that remains uncomplicated. Queen of Soul Jaya started as a user and initially had lots of complaints about her skin, but now she sells it, to the point that she even now, she invested in Unfiltered Skin Essentials."

"Unfiltered Skin Essentials isn't anti filter on social media, but it's a character, it's something inside of you, the confidence that you gain and build when you use our products with or without makeup. It's not just about the name, but the mind, to embrace imperfection, it doesn't need to be perfect, or white, you embrace yourself. You can be an unfiltered woman or man, you have to take care of your skin. These have really good ingredients, safe to use, anyone can use it. The business is also run by women, lgbt, and it has been awesome so far."

She also shared some things she did in the past telling us "I started selling soap when I was in college, I got pregnant early and being a single mom, it was hard. The laboratory that I buy from then of which I get products from is the same one that produces it today. I had to make ends meet. This is my dream and I didn't want to have "what ifs" so I did what I had to do and build this brand. Unfiltered was something I wanted to do for people I know, the business helps a lot people too." 

About her achievements, she simply says "I think just to be able to raise 4 kids is already an achievement!"

About Unfiltered Skin Essentials

Current partners of this skin care and wellness brand include Ms. Luna Garcia an RN and wellness doctor who has a passion in skin care. Also, Shyr Valdez, who is an actress/artist from GMA. The pandemic was a huge challenge for the business as they just recently set up base in Mckinley (in Taguig). They had to also work from home at times and was not able to do things in the office. Operational costs also went up since they also had to spend a lot for PCR tests before work. They knew they need to keep not just themselves safe, but their workers who built this brand from ground up.

 

 

Their products:

UCLEANSE REVITALIZING FACIAL SOAP is used to clean your skin. Some suggest you use it also for your body as it will have the same results.

URENEW PORE MINIMIZING TONER Exfoliates, brightens and helps removes whiteheads, blackheads, fine lines and age spots.

UGLOW LUMINESCENCE SERUM Refines pores and lightens skin discoloration. It also help maintain collagen levels.

UREPAIR WHITENING DAY CREAM promotes the rebuilding of healthy cells and protect the skin by UV Rays and harmful blue light.

URECOVER is a night cream which micropeels so you can restore, regenerate your skin.

I asked her about its viability for men to use it for their skin. She might not be marketing it for men per se, but she says they have lots of users and clients from London, LA and other cities who are men and use it - and it is effective. In a way, one way to also measure its efficacy is feedback, which totally makes sense. She highly suggests that you all get the kit so as to get the formulas full effect. Currently, people get obsessed with the serum which has lead in sales with all their products. The No Filter Kit costs 2550 and the UCleanse soap costs 350.

I also asked about how they keep the prices down and they said, they cut costs in operations and keep packaging minimal plus collaborate with friends as suppliers so they can save a lot. I'm quite interested with the Day Cream they developed called UREPAIR to use in the morning. I think it's best to use in the tropical weather like in the Philippines. It also protects from rays, whitens skin and is anti aging. Their business model is also a direct selling business which means YOU can have the opportunity to also work with them. 

 

 

About their NGO, she says "I AM HOPE Organization is what Bea Alonzo and I started together. We had a lot of plans in business, but when we forged our friendship, lockdowns happened and we both had our marketing budget and asked her if we could use it to help fronliners. She immediately said yes and in a few months, we were able to raise 13 Million in cash and kind. That's how we got to start to help others as well."

"We are all sincere in what we do. we don't lie about it, we talk, we are guided by our heart and not just to make money, a reputable one with integrity. We want to be known for that. If we work hard, maintain and give jobs around me, they have lots of families to feed, we're okay with that. I can say when we started this, we use our heads for math, but we run it with heart as we have very qualified people making things run in the company. They are so good at what they do, and I look after them like family, like what they also do with me. It's a fun office, very fun, and we don't have to do it the corporate way. People die left and right, we don't have to be strict all the time. We also let them enjoy what they do so we can give our best for each other and the company."

It was nice to see how they have succeeded growing their business. It's also inspiring to see the process how they do things. Although I'm not familiar about how they walk in their shoes, I could see where their passion lies and how in the short span of time they've grown, they've also helped tons of people during the pandemic. Remember, and may I quote "Part of being a person is about helping others." which remains true to this day.

P.S. They will have body soap and body serum that will be launched soon. I guess it's time you try it out, go to IG account at instagram.com/unfilteredskin_main or through text/viber 09563010059 or their Facebook page at unfilteredskininc.

Awesome 95% OFF Deals at the Peculiar Eyewear Store on Shopee

 

It's already summer and you've probably junked your vacation plans outside Manila/outside the country or your respective favorite cities, but don't fret because there's a lot of places you can still go to safely despite the pandemic. As long as you follow safety protocols, get yourself tested + vaccinated and choose the people who you'll be with, then you will be fine. 

Now aside from protecting yourself from the threats of COVID, you also have to protect yourself from the rays of the sun. Now I'm not just talking about your skin, but your eyes too. Ultraviolet Light or what is known as UV light is harmful to the eyes and prolonged exposure to it may damage your cornea. Even if it's cloudy or if you are under a shade, it still can reach you so having eye wear with UV400 protection can get block 99-100% of it. Aside from that, there are also blue light that can be found everywhere. It may come from the sun, your gadgets, TV's, computer screens, tablets and smartphones also emit it. This may cause macular degeneration and eyestrain so protecting the thing that you use to see the world is of course, indispensable. Investing in something like Peculiar eyewear for example would do good especially in a tropical country like ours. It's the only one in the Philippines that is for its UV400 and blue light blocking technology. What I like about it though is not just the function, but the different styles they have for men and women.

 

I'm a weirdo, so if I'd be in charge of what I wear everyday, I would kind of not conform to normal looks. I'd be adventurous at times, but if it would require something formal, I can do that too. It just depends on what I feel in a certain time of day, or what I feel when I wake up, when I work out, or just the occasion I need to go to. There may not be that much events nowadays, but that doesn't excuse anyone not to look good or presentable while in online meetings so make sure you're not part of that statistic. Their frames are well designed, they look good, and works as they even went the mile giving free kits to prove it blocks harmful blue light.

Some of their newest designs also look very classy like the Louise, the Clubmaster and the Hugo. If you already know what frames or shape looks good on you, you can get them this 5.5 Shopee Brands Festival wherein you can get different Peculiar Eyewear products for over 95% OFF its original price, no joke! The Louise has that preppy look which you can either pair with the same style of clothes, or pin striped suits or shirts. The Clubmaster on the other hand is more for those who would want something that's thicker on top to hide part of the eyebrows when ladies forget them or perhaps if you want to look more mature and serious for a little while then you can get that style. You can also opt for the Hugo if you prefer something more square or wide, a little fresher looking face as its frames are more out there and has less covering when you need to. Then if you would like something which you can use in different times of the day without changing lenses, then get the Huge Square Gold Photochromic Transition Pro Anti-radiation piece so you can have less fuss if you choose to use it the whole day whether you are indoor or outdoors. Now that's going to be very useful if you are running errands or doing business. That means no matter how light or dark situations are, you're still protected. Isn't that amazing?!

 

Function should never mean you would have to give up style. Now if you're up to it, you can visit the official Shopee store at https://shopee.ph/peculiarsodd. You can get the Peculiar Eyewear LOUISE here, the CLUBMASTER here and the HUGO here. They're available in different colors, you can opt to choose different styles and use them to match what you're wearing in your next online meeting, event, office work or game. I'm doing that now and planning ahead, add to cart ha! Then make sure you also use your discount and free shipping vouchers to make the deal even sweeter!

Now you know where to get em, go get em now!

Before Going Out, Protect Yourself with Airqueen

 

Having been a designated "ALAY" in my home means I would be the only one to go out and buy groceries, food, medicine, government offices and other essentials during this pandemic. I strictly follow government and health agency protocols including the wearing of masks which has proven effective during the previous lock downs that the government has imposed. I choose my weapons wisely so if one of the requirements to go out is a face mask, I get the best one in the market. The most popular shopping app in the country is Shopee and Airqueen Philippines distributes quality South Korean developed washable and reusable nano-fiber filtered mask. These are commonly known as N94 or N95 masks which are primarily for good for everyday use. It's what I absolutely need because it filters out 95% of fine airborne particles and keep what I breathe in quite safe.

In South Korea, I've seen several KPOP and KDrama stars wear this Black SOOM LAB Hyper Purifying Breathing Mask. What I like about it is that, I think it's way better than the ordinary surgical mask often worn by many outside. This is designed well, provides much coverage which I'm very comfortable with to wear when I go out and do errands. You can purchase the black one here which I actually did last night so I have supplies for the next few weeks. If you prefer a white one, you can order the SOOM LAB Hyper Purifying Breathing Mask here. They also have the CleanWell KF94 Respiratory Nano Mask available in different colors here which means you can pretty much mix and match which doesn't sacrifice quality, style and for what it's worth, I look pretty good in the Red Wine color too. Best of all, they're making sweet deals of up to 72% discount on your favorite Airqueen masks this Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival (which means it's the best time to get one!).

Now I don't know about you but if cases go low on certain days we are asked to wear masks, I call it a good thing. It's not just to protect yourself, but your family, your friends, who might not have the same health condition like YOU. During these times, it pays to be considerate. We should have all the things that could protect us from the dreaded virus who has claimed the lives of millions of people. It's cool because I can get it off Shopee, so if you don't have that yet, make sure you install it from the Google Play Store or App Store.

I'm making my family protected with Airqueen today.

VERTUX Pushes Heavy Online Presence, Now On Popular Shopping Apps

Gaming peripheral and accessory brand Vertux was just launched last March. After arriving April in the country, it has then gained traction and people have been looking for their keyboards, mice, headphones, cooling pads, headphone stands and microphones in the market. Now, they're taking your requests seriously and in order to take their well loved products to the market, they now have set up shop in the most popular and reliable platforms in the market which includes their official stores in Shopee, Lazada, Zalora, Grab, Viber and their official website www.vertux.com.

What's good is that when they put their name on their products, they also went ahead and given it a 2-year warranty on all them. That right there assures you that if in case it breaks down for any reason of manufacturing it, then you can arrange returning it. That alone gives you peace of mind and the assurance that you're getting something that is worth every penny.

Some of the most impressive devices they have are the Vertux Radiance (high performance gaming keyboard), the Vertux Tantalum (100% anti-ghosting keys and can do custom RGB illumination), the Vertux Tungsten (one that has six customizable modes), the Vertux RaidKey (comfy mechanical keyboard), the Amber (ultra-fast, and has four modes of backlight). They also have Vertux mice like the Vertux Cobalt (which has six programmable buttons), the Vertux Dominator (in monochrome colors), the Vertux Sensei (USB-wired gaming mouse), and their premium one called the Vertux Assaulter (one with the best keys and chipset) so you always get ahead of your competitors. Pair it up with the Vertux Swiftpad-XL and the handy Swiftpad-L so you get the smoothest and fastest eye hand coordination skills you can do with the devices and accessories that can complement it. 

For better communication with your team mates and lesser noise from the outside, you can also take advantage of Vertux as they hafe several headsets that have noise isolation like the Vertux Havana. They also have microphones like the Vertux Denali which you can turn on and off with one touch. They also have the Vertux Malaga and Manila if you're going to be really serious about your games. They also have a pretty cool looking gaming headset stand called Vertux Extent so you can also put other accesories nicely on your table, to stay neat and tidy.

Now go ahead and see what you would like to be your partner with Vertux today on the online stores I mentioned above, who knows, you might just win that game you always had a passion about. This just assures you that you get quality ones without getting pricey on you. Visit www.vertux.com if you want to know more!