Beauty is still a huge part of my life but I look more closely now on the things I buy for myself. Spending wisely often mean getting the best than looking for the cheapest. Quality of quantity for this instance.  So unless your income can't really take it, don't feel bad buying something nice (but effective!) for yourself!



When I saw Snow Skin Whitening ads circulating around media and saw some of my friends try it, I thought it was just a regular run of the mill whitening lotion. But giving it a closer look, Snow White Lightening Lotion and Cream proved to be a worthy contender for the general mass-marketed produced whitening lotion. The name Snow White was came about because this body lotion has 7 active ingredients that were proven to work.

And these 7 ingredients and the amounts of it in every exactly what makes this a top of the line but affordable body lotion!



Reading through the 7 ELITE ACTIVE ingredients list of Snow White Skin Whitening  Body Lotion and Cream, I was getting more and more impressed!
These are the ingredients you want to see when your goal is a fairer, softer and younger looking skin. So allow me to be technical because I am incredibly amazed with these ingredients!

• Alpha-arbutin - promotes lightening and an even skintone on all skin thpes
• Minimizes liver spots 
• Can reduce the degree pf skin taaning due to UV exposure
• Popular whitening ingredients found in most whitening beauty and personal care products

• AlfaflorGigawhite - derived form Alpine plant that has tyrosinase-inhibiting activity. Proven to be effective and results are immediate. 

• BetaGlucan or SymGlucan - a natural product derived from oats that contains moisturizing and anti-aging effects. It resulted to smoother and softer skin just in less than 4 weeks.

• IBR TCLC - this tomato colorless carotenoids has a lot of benefits! It provides sun protection, antioxidant and even has anti-inflammatory. It's so effective that it even boosts other active ingredients it comes across with. 

• IBR Snowflake - an ingredient derived from Summer Snowflake bulbs that has been proven to slow the signs of aging and targets muscle contraction! And yes, it is still a skin lightening ingredients.

• BearBerry Extract - or Melfade-J  is derived from bearberry leaves and when combined with magnesium acorbyl phospate is yet another ingredient that effectively inhibits tyrosinase.

• Pheylethyl Resorcinol or SymWhite - a breakthrough ingredient that is proven to be the most potent tyrosinase inhibitor. It is safe to use and unlike other whitening ingredients, it doesn't burn or sting.

Naturally melanin is a good thing. It's our body's way of protecting our skin. But as we age, our melanin production gets wonky and so we end up with darker skin that is uneven-looking. Patse-patse would be the best term to define this skin dilemma and it's not at all flattering.And to my surprise, science and technology has discovered that these naturally derived Tyrosinase-inhibitor breakthrough ingredients do not only control Tyrosinase but also protect our skin from harmful UV rays and prevent aging!

I can't tell you enough how important a tyrosinase-inhibitor ingredients are because they are the most effective and fastest way to skin whitening. So before carting anything a celebrity is endorsing, pay attention to the ingredients and don't allow yourself to be ripped off products that have little whitening ingredients in them.

So how can I not be impressed with Snow White Skin Whitening Body Lotion and cream wen it's heavily backed up with science and research in every step of the way? And as I continue to use it, there is undeniable results!

• My left arm which is more exposed to the sun when I drive is now almost the same shade my right arm.
• There is already fading on the tan lines I acquired from a pool party I hosted two weeks ago.
• My stretch marks and CS wound is significantly lighter, especially the stretch marks around the bum area.
• It faded the marks on my legs that used to have marks from chicken skin.
• My  elbows and knees are restored to it original skinton

*These results are from one month usage.

How to use Snow Skin Whitening Cream:

Snow Skin Whitening Cream

Apply to the following areas that are more prone to trauma (rubbing, wounds, scrapes, etc.)

• Face
• Neck
• Elbows
• Underarm
• Knees
• Ankles
• Groin

Snow Skin Whitening Body Lotion:

Snow Skin Whitening Body Lotion

•  All over the body, not forgetting the back area

Aside from these results, Snow Skin Whitening has topped my usual lotion in other ways!

• It's Hydroquinone-free which is not best for sensitive skin. 
• Hydroquinone is popular whitening ingredient but it usually causes stinging and peeling that can turn to skin trauma. 
• It's Paraben-free that will suit even women/men with sensitive skin.
• It comes in a posh white cylindrical container and air-less pump and it looks really fancy on top of my pearly white dresser.
• It dispenses just the right amount of product needed for a specific area. Don't be fooled by it, a little goes a long way.
• It smells awesome! Love the powdery fresh scent... and it doesn't linger so I can use any perfume without worry it would mix with it.
• It gets absorbed easily on to the skin leaving no icky after-feel. Great for Summer when we all need sun protection and maintain our fair skin.
• Best of all, the lotion is only P799 and it can last 3-6 weeks of use for petite person like me. The cream is only P1,299 and will last far longer when used only on targeted areas.

I think I found my holy grail lotion in Snow White just because of the elite ingredients. It's been awhile since I was impressed with a lotion and Snow White just swept me off my feet! You can't beat a product that's backed up by science and actual results!

This lotion and cream means business and that is giving you the fairest skin if them all.

Snow Skin Whitening is definitely mommy-approved and beauty blogger-approved!

This is the first time I invited someone to write for Shen's Addiction and i'm so excited with this collaboration! \

Please welcome, Rina Zamora. She's one of my dearest friends who has the sweetest family I know. She's a fan of Maine Mendoza, but more than that, I think she's an amazing writer. So combine both and she became the perfect person to feature Maine's latest endorsement and one of my favorite line of lotion, Skin So Soft by Avon!

Hope you enjoy the article she wrote!

Avon Skin So Soft, number 1 in the Philippines as a whitening lotion brand has reached another breakthrough, now promising not just whiter skin, but now it also promises anti-aging benefits! Introducing the Skin So Soft Advanced White with Stem Essence Hand & Body Lotion!

And what makes this more exciting, especially for me, is that they got MAINE MENDOZA 

Summer is here! Yay! Oh! How I love Summer. It's my favorite time of the year. But one of the best thing about living in the tropics is getting to enjoy the sun practically all year round. Well, just last January, I basked in the sun and beauty of Balesin Island. Nivea Philippines included me in their yearly Summer event wherein they get to bond with press, social media influencers, advocates, athletes, celebrities and even blogger like me to get to know their brand a little bit better.

Balesin is really beautiful. Nivea arranged for us to see every part of the Island. We got to see all the villages around it and many of recreational activities that they offer. My favorite would be Mykonos Village that truly feels as if I was in Greece! I love the white-washed walls and cobalt blue accents. This village immediately invites relaxation. Perhaps that the reason why I feel relaxed whenever I use my Nivea products. Both have the same colors of white and blue.

There were other parts of the Island that I found interesting. Particularly St, Tropez Village which has a pool that's shaped unusually. Lol! Balesin Village is definitely luxurious and has more privacy with each villas places spaciously from each other. Costa Del Sol and Bali would be my next favorites. But Phuket will have my heart when it comes to their food. Thai cuisine here are the best!

Our room at Mykonos is love! I did feel like a virgin sacrifice on top of my bed. It was made of stone, slightly higher than regular beds and my mattress was wrapped in one of the softest linens I ever felt. Lol! Nivea also hooked us up with many of their Summer essential products. Yey!!

One of the best things about trips like this is getting to bond with blogger friends. Kira was my roommate and I really enjoyed getting to know her more. Since we're both pet parents, we gushed over stories about our dogs. We also discovered that we're big fans of the movie White Chicks which naturally to talking like the Wayan brothers. Hehehe! We also found out how much compatible we both are when it comes to travelling. She's a light packer, I'm not so more space for me. She wakes up early while I don't so she has more time with the bathroom in the morning. We both discovered how a CBTL coffee machine works and that will always be a defining point of our friendship! Hahaha! I kid, of course.

Aside from Kira, I've gotten closer to Shari of TheMistyMom.com. We shared stories about our children, our marriage and a lot of other things, Surprisingly, we barely talked about makeup! As much as I want to share what we talked about, most of them are private. :) Naturally, we beauty bloggers where inseparable. Liz, Kim, Krissy, Say, Shari, Kira and I were often found at the jacuzzi incessantly chatting. During our last night, we played the drinking game "Never Have I Ever"and oh the revelations we found out from each other! Don't worry nobody got too drunk. :) Wink! Wink!

It wasn't only with the beauty bloggers that I got to spend time with. Fellow breastfeeding momma, Tricia Concepcion and her roomie Lou, also became my new friends during the trip. Tricia would always remind me when we need to sneak away and pump. Breastfeeding mommas unite! While Lou and I would sneak off to do some other stuff. I do love meeting people and forging a bond with them. I like listening to their stories and sharing mine, too.

Nivea though had mroe in mind in getting us closer with each other. They planned a good part of our second day in Balesin with an Amazing Race. Of course, they grouped us randomly. Team Gray (my team!) was the best. We all have competitive streaks but still want to have fun which I think was reason why landed second place at the competition! Woot!

Nivea definitely succeeded in bringing us closer to each other for the three days and two nights we had at Balesin. During the last dinner and party (...and after party), there sure was that sense of camaraderie among each other. No surprise when we were pretty bummed that we had to leave the serenity of Balesin and bid each other farewell. Sniff!

So you should really have fun this Summer and enjoy some sun! Meet new people, get closer to a loved one and find out new things about them. They say life is the best teacher and one would learn so much from it but if you don't go out there, you are surely missing out on so much education that no school can ever provide. One that is also fun, exciting and truly memorable. With each people that you get close and closer to, you get to find out new things not only about that person but about yourself, too. This trip reminded me how to let loose and enjoy myself like when I was single. I forgot that it's okay to not wear my mommy hat all the time. That I am still the old Shen and that's okay. :)

Give yourself a break but make sure you protect your skin because you want all the fun and not the sunburn! And yes, when it comes to sun care trust only the no. 1 brand in sun protection, Nivea.