The Wandering Architect: Reviews

Be Your Best Beautiful With Olay

BDJ Blog Wednesday, September 09, 2015

Olay DeepMoisture with Honey and Olay Total Effects 7 in one day cream

Last week while my family were celebrating my parent's 30th wedding anniversary in Zambales, I receive a gift pack delivery from BDJ and Olay Philippines. Imagine my excitement as soon as I arrive home and got these free samples.

BDJ Beauty Pack with Olay Deep Moisture Body Wash with Honey and Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Day Cream

By just updating my BDJ profile account at ilovebdj.com I am one of the lucky bellas who answered the survey link and received this beauty pack.

So I used it for 7 days before I review the products. So here it goes.

Olay Deep Moisture Body Wash with Honey

Olay Deep Moisture body wash gives deep moisture that outlasts your day. Our breakthrough Moisture Outlast formula penetrates the skin’s surface layer by layer to infuse your skin with long-lasting moisture. Even in dry climate, you can get bouncy, smooth, tender, beautiful skin. Your skin’s condition improves after just one use. Use regularly for beautiful, healthy-looking skin that lasts.

Directions: Squeeze a small amount onto a wet puff/loofah, lather, and rinse. For all skin types.

Size/Price: 200 ml/ P 105.00

My skin after 7 days of using Olay Deep Moisture Body Wash with Honey

I'm not a fan of body wash before, I just used body wash when I'm travelling. So as soon as I opened the bottle I instantly smell the sweet scent of honey. Having a super dry skin because of the weather plus the pollution around the metro, Olay Deep Moisture Body Wash with Honey met my expectation because the body wash leaves my skin feeling soft and clean. I feel that my skin was moisturized and leaves non sticky feeling after. The scent is not too strong and provides a long lasting scent. I will definitely buy this product again after I emptied this sample.

OLAY Total Effects 7 In 1 Day Cream Normal

Get up to 2x skin renewal using the Total Effects 7 In 1 Day Cream Normal SPF 15 8g from Olay. It features a non-comedogenic and oil-free formula for a younger looking skin.

1) Fines and wrinkles. Reduces the appearance of fine line and wrinkles.

2) Uneven tone. Balances and evens out skin tone.

3) Dark spots. Reduces appearance of dark spots.

4) Uneven texture. Smoothes and evens out skin texture.

5) Dryness. Provides nourishing moisturization to give skin radiant look.

6) Dullness. Gives skin a healthy radiance and fairness.

7) Pores. Minimizes the appearance of pores.

Direction: Apply liberally to cleansed face and neck twice a day.

Size/Price: 8g/ P 159.00

This is how my face look like after 7 days of using OLAY Total Effects 7 In 1 Day Cream Normal

As I told you I have a very dry skin and at my age, I have visibly seen the signs of skin aging like dark spot, uneven skin tone and fine lines due to my work in construction caused by extreme sun exposure, pollution, lack of sleep and bad habit. I am also guilty of too lazy to have a skin regimen I just used a facial cleanser twice a day.

I like the smooth and creamy texture. It is easily absorbed making it easy to apply. It moisturizes without looking greasy and sticky. Having SPF 15 is decent enough to protect my skin. It doesn't give me break out and never melt down once I sweat because of the weather. After 7 days of religiously applying this product twice a day my skin looks smoother and dark spots has lightened and improved. I plan to buy the bigger one after I used the sample product.

So now I could say that I am best beautiful with Olay. Thanks BDJ and Olay Philippines.

‪#‎OlayBella‬ ‪#‎TotalEffects‬ ‪#‎MoistureThatLasts‬

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Alta Vista de Boracay: My Weekend Haven!

Alta Vista de Boracay Monday, May 25, 2015

Alta Vista de Boracay is my weekend haven for free. If you have read my recent post, you will know how I scored to stay here for free.

I stayed here last March 13-15, 2015 with my other DMCI Homes coworker. It's the venue of our company outing to celebrate the 15 years of DMCI Homes giving quality homes to Filipino families.

I know there are a lot of accommodation to choose from around Boracay but here's why Alta Vista de Boracay is your worry free escape and be your weekend haven this summer!

Gives you a Panoramic View of Boracay Island!

Alta Vista de Boracay captured from the middle of the sea, we were excited while we were travelling via 2Go Travel Navigation.

The photo from above gives the idea that Alta Vista de Boracay is located at one of the highest peak on the island. While we were still on 2Go ferry boat we were asking are we there yet? So to kill our boredom we just taking pictures then I accidentally saw the elevated water tank. So I zoom my camera and viola! I saw the Alta Vista de Boracay.

This is the view from our building, Illiniza. You can see the Alta Vista de Boracay infinity pool from here. There is also an on going works near the property I think they are building a mall.

This is our view from Apo building where my other colleagues were staying. See the panoramic view of mountains and sea.

Because Alta Vista de Boracay, hotel and leisure residences is located from one of the highest peak in Boracay Island all the building names comes from different names of volcanoes and mountains around the world. Like Illiniza is a volcano from Equador while Apo as we all know is the highest mountain here in the Philippines.

Delicious Breakfast Buffet!

This is my lunch for my Day 1 of 3 days and 2 night stays here. Mixed vegetables, fish fillet and roasted chicken. I forgot to take a photo of breakfast but I remember they served us boneless bangus, garlic rice and scrambled egg. Why do I have a free lunch? Because it is included on our package for company outing.

Infinity Pool!

If you don't want vitamin sea, try Alta Vista de Boracay's infinity pool and swim with 360 degrees panoramic view of mountain and sea.

Do I need to say more?

Free Land Transfer!

Since Alta Vista de Boracay is far from the famous white sand beach, they offer free land transfer via van or multicab to D' Mall. They also gives free land transfer to Puka Beach.

A breath taking sunset view from Puka Beach.

Take a photo of my feet at Puka Beach, although it's not fine as the white sand beach at least there is no green algae/moss on the shoreline and sea shore, but be careful of the waves and water is also deeper.

The famous white sand beach in Boracay Island, 30 minute ride from Alta Vista de Boracay.

Take a photo of my feet again.

The breathtaking sunset view from white sand beach.

The Accommodation!

Studio/Deluxe Suite is good for 4 persons. This is a photo of our room we are 4 girls on this room. I just jump to the bed as soon as we enter to the room and it was a relief it was soft. The air conditioning also was good and the room smells really nice. They have coffee, creamer and sugar sachet available in the small kitchen. And also 4 complimentary mineral water stored inside the mini ref. There is also a cabinet with hangers where you can put your clothes while you are staying.

From Alta Vista de Boracay website.

Air Conditioning
Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
Cable Television
Coffee/Tea maker
Two queen-sized beds
Hairdryer
Minibar
Non-smoking
Private toilet and bath
Refrigerator
Safe
Telephone

Balcony/Terrace/Lanai. I could stay here all day, drinking my coffee while reading a book.

Balcony/Terrace/Lanai

View from Balcony/Terrace/Lanai

View from Balcony/Terrace/Lanai. Imagine this view, you could be here too. You can feel the wind and smell the sea and fresh air from the mountains and trees.

Last but not the least each room comes with private toilet and bath. And I know most of us are meticulous when it comes to hygiene.

This is me taking a photo, there is a big mirror and the red granite slab for wash bin/sink. They also add some plant ornaments.

There is where they put the towels, hair dryer and below are the bathroom essentials like toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, bodywash, body lotion and body gel and tissue.

This is the bath tub and shower area.

The private toilet and bath is clean and smells really nice when I checked it.

Pros:

Panoramic View of the mountain and sea
Infinity pool with great view
Free land transfer from hotel to Puka Beach and D'mall
Clean room and toilet and bath
Staff are polite and address the issue immediately. You can ask for room service anytime
Free breakfast buffet

Cons:

30 minute ride from bar and restaurant and white sand beach.
Price is expensive if you are a backpack traveler or on the budget.

Anyway since I stayed here for free, I really enjoy my weekend haven and plan to go back together with my family and friends.

DMCI Homes do also have a promo in partnership with 2GO Travel

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Food Trip with my BDJ Coupons!

BDJ Blog Sunday, March 08, 2015

26th St. Bistro by The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

Yesterday, since I don't have work on Saturdays I start my day by taking a walk around BGC. Taking some mediocre photos, then I felt hungry good thing I brought my Perks of a Bella Coupons with me.

So I decided to take my brunch at the 26th St. Bistro by The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

It is my first time to eat there or in any The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf so I don't know what to expect when I came there.

The staff greeted me and assist me where I wanted to dine.

I told them I'll use my BDJ coupon, buy any entree or Filipino breakfast and get a free cheesecake.

So I choose the Filipino breakfast US Angus Tapa with sunny side up egg which cost P 395.00. See the picture above. It's like a tapsilog with a modern twist. It also comes with coffee or tea I choose the coffee.

The staff especially Ms. CJ the one who is in charge on the cashier was really accommodating, I remember she asked if I have company but I said I was alone because most of my friends have work during Saturdays she said "Masarap kumain ng may kasama Ma'am" I just smile to her so I plan to take my friends with me the next I visit the place. She also asked me what flavor of the free cheesecake I want to choose but I don't have any idea so she offer me her favorite cheesecake the Toblerone cheesecake.

And whenever I visit a restaurant as an architect I observe the interior design, just like any other coffee shop 26th St. Bistro's interior design used Earth toned colors to feel you comfortable and homey.

I enjoy the US Angus Tapa and I felt full already. I also love their coffee and the free Toblerone cheesecake.

What add my stay there is their music choice, they played The Beatles songs Strawberry Field Forever and Black Bird.

My meal cost is P 395.00, I save P 135.00 because of the free cheesecake.

P.S. I also bought their lifetime card.

SERENITEA at Greenfield District

It is also my first time to visit Serenitea. I told the cashier that I'll use my BDJ coupons 5% off in any drink and 5% off in any snack.

I choose the large fruitea mango flavor with green tea and crystals. Also with 50% sugar.

Current menu

I also ordered pepper tofu. So I save around P 10.00.

Dinner - The Greenfield District Night Market

As for my dinner I ordered T - bone steak with vegetables sidings. Every weekend food stalls catering different cuisine offer their products here at the Greenfield District and because its just 3 kilometers away from where I live.