BDJ Box 7 day Challenge X Pond's Pearl Cleansing Gel

Okay, this is a super late post. Tomorrow's gonna be the deadline and I haven't submitted my entry yet. Anyway, I'll make this post as short as possible. :) Pond's has been my favorite facial product when I was in college. I only stopped using it when I experimented with other products. I am happy when the I found out that March BDJ Box is full of Pond's products (all in full size).

Anyway, I took the challenge 2 days after I received the box. Shown below are my photos from Day 1 to Day 7. I honestly stopped using it after 7 days to rest my skin. The reason? Well you'll know in a little while. 

My Experience:

PROS:
* It leaves my skin fresh, smooth and moisturized right after using it.
* Small amount is more than enough to clean my entire face. 

* It brightens up my face.
* I super love its mild scent. It's not overpowering and overwhelming. 

CONS: 

* The only thing that I don't like about this product is that, I had a little breakouts on my t-zone area. Though it's a bit normal occurrence whenever I tried new facial wash. 

MY VERDICT:
Though it caused some breakouts, I still want to give this product another try. I will just rest my skin first then use it once again. 

For more information about Pond's Cleansing Gel visit their website and facebook page.
Website: http://www.ponds.com.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PondsPhilippines

June BDJ Box is still open for subscription. You may check the following sites for more information about BDJ Box

Website: http://bdjbox.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bdjbox
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BDJBox
Instagram: http://instagram.com/bdjbox

Until here.
See you soon folks!

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#PerksofABella: My First CBTL Experience

Happy Easter Sunday everyone! Holiday is up but I feel like my 3-days vacation with my family is not enough. Too bad I can't extend my vacation because I'll be having my final exam in my cookery class tomorrow. But instead of heading back home (from Nasugbu, Batangas to Imus, Cavite) right away, I decided to head straight to SM MOA to grab some lunch. 

I decided to use one of my BDJ Power Planer Coupon for my lunch and I chose the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (CBTL)'s Buy any sandwich and get a free Chicago Cheese Cake coupon. 

It was my first time to try CBTL so I was amazed with this badge. :) 

I chose the Roast Beef Sandwich and ordered The Original Mocha Ice Blended Coffee to go with it. 

Roast Beef Sandwich (PHP 275) + Free Chicago Cheese Cake (PHP 125)
+ The Original Mocha Ice Blended Coffee (PHP 185)

The sandwich is quite big and can be shared by two, but I ended up eating it all alone. It also comes with a small servings of side salad. And because I'm quite full from eating all the sandwich, I decided to take home the cheese cake to give to my husband as pasalubong. :) 

I enjoyed the food and my first CBTL experience so far. I'm coming back (that's for sure) and I'll definitely use all the CBTL coupons I have. :) 

BDJ Power Planner website and social media account.
Website - https://ilovebdj.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BelledeJourPlanner
Twitter - https://twitter.com/bdjbuzz
Instagram - https://instagram.com/bdjbuzz/

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf website and social media account.
Website - http://www.coffeebean.com.ph/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coffeebeanphilippines
Twitter - https://twitter.com/cbtlph
Instagram - https://instagram.com/cbtlph

Until here.
See you soon folks!

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I am now a #CertifiedBaker ♥

I've got so busy these past few days that I can't even update this blog. I have tons to blog about but  I think this one should be in the top priority list. 

It's been 3 months since I attended a Cookery Class at Imus Vocational and Technical School. I had fun learning a lot of techniques when it comes to cooking different kinds of dishes as well as baking really good breads and pasties. I'm planning to improve some of the recipes we've tried, so I can come up with my own version. But for now, I have to pass all the competency assessments so I can have the much coveted National Certificate II for Bread and Pastry Production and another National Certificate II for Cookery. 

And guess what? Yes, I passed the Bread and Pastry Production Competency Assessment yesterday! What a beautiful way to end my March since I've been so stressed and unhappy these past few days.

We took the assessment yesterday at the Standard Culinary and Technical Skills Training Corporation in Dasmariñas, Cavite. 

This photo was taken after we arrived at the assessment center. We were all so fresh looking here. By just looking at this picture alone, no one can definitely tell that we were all so tensed and a little bit afraid. 

After the registration of all the applicants, we were all given a number which will determine our station for the whole duration of the assessment. Then we had an orientation in which the assessors explained everything we need to know about the assessment process. They also explained what we need to bake and in what order we are going to do it since the number of the baking sheets, the pan and other utensils available are not enough for all the 43 students taking the competency assessment during that time. The assessment is divided into two categories, the actual and the oral / interview. We all did the actual / demonstration first.

We were tasked to make 4 different products, the dinner roll (bread), swiss roll with butter cream filling (cake),  cream puff (pastry) and the eclair (petit four) with custard filling. All the basic ingredients (the dry ingredients) are all prepared in advanced by the testing center.  All we need to do is to get other ingredients and then do it one at a time. I must admit that even though I memorized all the ingredients and the procedures by heart, there was a brief moment that I forgot everything, so I did some breathing exercises to calm my  nerves. I was thankful that I was able to do all four products without much problem. Some of my classmates had to repeat some of their baked product because it does not reach the standard quality. Good thing I finished everything in one go. We took a short rest then the assessor call us (two students at a time) to ask us some questions about baking. Each students were given different questions and I think we (I and my partner) were given the hardest questions after comparing it to others when we are all finished.

But to make the long story short, I SURVIVED (as well as all my classmates)! Yesterday was definitely one of the best day ever. I still need to wait 10 working days though to claim my NC II, but I think that waiting for that day to come is all worth it. I just need to do well for the next Competency Assessment (for the cookery part) so I can have both certificates. 

After the assessment, we decided to eat out to celebrate. We went to SM Dasmariñas since it's just nearby. 

at Kenny Rogers SM Dasmariñas

CONGRATULATIONS CLASSMATES!! 

Until here.
See you soon folks!

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Unboxing My March BDJ Box: Pond's Exclusive Box

Yay! Received my March BDJ Box already. The box, which is the same size as the January-February box are filled with Pond's products. Yipee!!

It's been a long time since I last used any Pond's products so I'm kind of excited to check and use the contents of the box. Anyway, let us start unboxing.

As per usual, you will see the product information and the stickers first when you open the box.

front page

2nd page

3rd page

back page

Let us see what's inside the box.

 Pond's Flawless White Ultra Luminous Serum (30 ml) - PHP 480

sorry for the photo. ^^v

Pond's Pearl Cleansing Gel (100g) - PHP 155 

Bonus Item: Pond's Pearl Cleansing Gel (50g) - PHP 85 

* This is to be given to your bestfriend. :) 

Pond's Flawless White Re-brightening Night Cream (50g) - PHP 340

 Pond's Flawless White Dewy Rose Gel (50g) - PHP 399

Pond's Flawless White BB+ Cream  (25g) - PHP 299 
* Both Light and Beige shades is included in the box.

There's 7 products in total and all of them are in full size. Yey! *happy dance*
The box worth a total of PHP 2,057 and I got these just for PHP 580. Sulit na sulit di ba? 
I noticed that there's no discount / voucher included in this box. I think this is the first time I haven't received one (my first 3 subscriptions always have one or two vouchers). Though it's not a big deal since I haven't used any of the vouchers included. hehehe.

If you want to subscribe to the JUNE BDJ Box (April and May box are sold out already) just visit their websites and other social media sites.

Website: http://bdjbox.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bdjbox

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BDJBox

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bdjbox/

Until here.
See you soon folks!

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