Clinique launches a very promising product for those who are on the lookout for a decent everyday face base --- the Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer SPF15.

(photos taken from clinique.com)

I will definitely be waiting for this to reach Philippine shores as Clinique products fare impressively well on my acne-prone and sensitive skin. If you can still recall my brand favorites post, I have Clinique's moisturizers and the Superfit foundation (most lightweight foundie I've ever tried) topping the list of my well-loved products.

There have been first impressions on this tinted moisturizer already. It is ranking well in makeupalley.com and the present good reviews on the product is making me want to try it all the more.

There are two things that made me a little sad, though. The very narrow shade selection and the impression that the product isn't as gel-like as the famous moisture surge moisturizer.

Still, I feel that the Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer is a promising product worth checking out!

Happy Sunday, everyone! Let me complete my series of weight loss posts with a healthy pasta recipe. 

Ingredients:

300g penne pasta (boiled al dente)

3tbsp EVOO

1 1/4tbsp balsalmic vinegar

1 cup fresh basil leaves (shred by hands to prevent bruising)

4-5pcs tomatoes (boiled, peeled and chopped)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

salt and pepper to taste

parmesan cheese

1: Mix everything in except the noodles and parmesan
2: Let all the sauce ingredients mingle for ~10mins
3: Toss the noodles in + parmesan

And we are now ready to plate! Add in your favorite bread stick and you're pretty much good to go.

If you are a bit rigorous on losing weight, you can substitute the white penne with any type of whole grain noodles. 

Do you have your own healthy and no-cook recipes, too? Do share them, I'd love to know! I know Ava has a similar fix in salad form.

I am quite notorious for looong posts that I worry about keeping my readers hooked to reading my articles down to the last letter. Thus, I sectioned my review on the Pretty Model Slimming Capsules.

Now, let's dissect each claim:

Improves skin quality, whitens skin and diminishes acne	NO. I haven’t seen positive skin changes so far (Been in it for more than a month already)
Reduces fat accumulation at waist, abdomen, arm and thigh	CONTROVERSIAL. I noticed some thinning in my abdominal upper arm and thigh area, but I'm still figuring out if all's just placebo. Only a fat caliper can objectively qualify if I actually lost fat in those areas.
No diarrhea, anorexia, and rebound side-effects	DIARRHEA	ANOREXIA	REBOUND
	None	Highly possible	YES. BF experienced rebounding back to previous shape after stopping for months (no exercise)
Suited for those who repeatedly fail in fat reducing	YES. Most people fail in slimming down because they stop their diet+exercise due to gradual and barely visible results. With this weight loss supplement, it’ll encourage individuals to go on with their routine and be consistent with it, until such time that they can do without the pills and just enjoy the raw benefits exercise+balanced diet
Eliminates toxin accumulation, preventing coprostasis	NO. It did nothing for my constipation problem
Suited for those who want to reduce fat 13 kilograms in a month	Highly possible! I was losing 7lbs a week at the recommended dosage. However, the BIG question is, am I really losing excess FAT or important MUSCLES? These pills can help you lose weight, not exactly fat.
Provides physical sculpting in common problem areas	NO. I leave the sculpting part to the 30-Day Shred Workout.

It surprises me that this product claims to originate from Japan and not be able to see any sellers from that country. The product also states that it is used by Japanese and Koreans and I couldn't find any reference to it by both Japan and Korea.

Buy Authentic Pretty Model
Slimming Capsules HERE

Pretty model Slimming capsule is quite HUGE

Recommendation: This weight loss supplement is absolutely effective in getting the extra pounds off. It is a considerable alternative to laxatives (resulting to uncontrollable pooping).

If you wish to enjoy the best benefits from this slimming pills, couple it with a good exercise and you'll see some sculpting on those parts you want chiseled after at least 2 months.

I will be finishing up the rest of the boxes that's left here and not repurchase Pretty Model Slimming capsules. I have lost the unnecessary pounds already and will be relying on 30-Day Shred Workout + balanced meals to keep the weight and enhance the figure further.

Happy Sunday everyone! I'm sharing one of my fondest moments during the first quarter of 2011... hanging out with my college classmates in PT at Crisostomo Restaurant!

We loved how we sort of had the place to ourselves --- well at least that area immediately outside the resto since we had friends who smoked their guts out.

My PT classmates @ Crisostomo Restaurant in Libis, QC, Jan 2011

Some of the food we ordered

The interior and lighting were posh enough to exude an inviting ambiance for couples or groups of friends. It could, however, ward off potential Crisostomo customers who may conclude that the food may be priced sky-high.

We opted for Filipino food because of our balikbayan classmates. They've been in the U.S. for quite some time and are dying to gobble up as much Filipino food as they can. The resto's menu was packed with amusing dish names, reminiscent of Noli and El Fili, that kept us entertained (Adobo Damaso kept us roaring with laughter! Care to take a bite off Padre Damaso's fats?)

Ensaladang Erehe (leafy veggies w/ tomatoes,
chopped green mangoes, onions and shrimp paste)

Adobo Rice

A party of Pinoy sauces (drooling over bagoong/shrimp paste)

A big platter of grilled stuff --- stuffed squid, milkfish belly,
and some other fish I can't name + chicken and pork bbq

Overall, the food was okay but I wouldn't spend that much on something that my mom can cook as good at home. Service was good, but not exemplary (perhaps because we ate outside?). It's more for balikbayans, and if you want to impress foreigner friends. 

Crisostomo is a fine resto to go to but there are other Filipino restos that offer fairly-priced Pinoy dishes you can enjoy!

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Crisostomo Restaurant

2/F Eastwood Mall Veranda, 

Libis Quezon City

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(02) 710-1693

Crisostomo, Turn of the Century Filipino Cuisine

Veranda dining area @ Crisostomo