by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 8, 2019 | Lifestyle
Just a few more days till the holidays and our favorite local fragrance brands Zen Zest and Scent Station are back with their best-selling holiday giftsets!
It has been a long-standing tradition, that Filipinos share love and joy among friends and families during the holiday season. As soon as the -ber months come rolling in, lists are created stating the perfect gift for each person.
However, last-minute gift needs are something that cannot be avoided. Don’t worry, Zen Zest and Scent Station got you covered.
Over the years, both brands have provided quality and affordable gift sets which loved ones will surely be excited to receive. This year, nine different gifts sets are being released that consumers can choose from!
Sugar Rush in Box
Zen Zest’s cute and refreshing line of body spritz perfect of teens and teens at heart! You can purchase them at Php60.00 each.
Its affordability will even allow you to purchase the whole line to give a truly sweet sugar candy rush to your loved ones!
2 in 1 Christmas Inspired Body Spray for Women
These Christmas Edition body sprays for women comes in 60ml bottles (Winter Apple & Sparkling Snowflake) that’ll surely make your loved ones feel the spirit of the holidays! It also comes in cute pink window box and retails at Php99.00 each set.
If our 60ml body spray bottles are not enough, here’s one in a 75ml cute and classy bottle packaging. Also comes in 2 Christmas inspired scents, Snow Angel & Christmas Fairy and is still affordable at Php150.00 per set.
2 in 1 Zen Zest Body Spray for Men
Packed in a 2 in 1 box is our own collection of men’s body spray. Perfect for men who are always on the go. Retails at Php99.00 per set too!
Body Wash with Loofa Set
A moisturizing and fresh smelling body wash that comes with a loofa and retail at Php99.00 per set!
Aromatherapy Roll-Ons in a box
Still haven’t found the perfect gift for the #TitasofManila? Zen Zest’s got you covered with their best-selling Aromatherapy Roll On in a classy box packaging. You can still choose from any of their best-selling scents: Energize, Uplift & Sleep. Each box is sold at Php150.00
Tea Tree Body Care Set
A cult favorite! Our best-selling Tea Tree duo in a box so cute, it doesn’t need wrapping! This best part? You can get this cute set for only Php199.00
Eau de Cologne (EDC) in a box

Take your friends back in memory lane when you give them one of Zen Zest’s best-selling EDC’s! This line has truly been the go-to fragrance of every college student! A perfect blend of freshness and light scent that would suit almost anyone and everyone! Grab one at Php120.00 each.
Scent Station 2-in-1 C-Series
The series has always been a crowd favorite because of the wide selection of scents and its sleek and compact packaging that fits in perfectly with your every bag. Grab a 2 in 1 giftset for only Php100.00!
BONUS: Scent Station Limited Edition for Him & for Her Eau de Toilettes in a box
Scent Station will be selling these sleek and perfect for travel 20ml EDT’s in an awesome blue and pink box packaging. Perfect for gift giving and also very affordable at Php75.00 each.
Start off the Christmas shopping game right! Head to the nearest Zen Zest and Scent Station store and find the perfect scent!
For a list of the branches near you, you can check out these links: Zen Zest Branches / Scent Station Branches. For more info, you can also follow them on their socials:
Facebook: Zen Zest and Scent Station
Instagram: @ilovezenzest / @ilovescentstation
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 26, 2018 | Health and Wellness
You’ve prepared the ideal summer get-up – heat-proof clothes, light makeup, and lots of sunscreen. Now all you need is a fresh scent to complete the perfect ensemble.
The Flora Collection of Blackwater, Ever Bilena Cosmetics’ personal grooming line, is perfect to put in this hot season. Smell good all day with this collection as these summer scents are crafted to swap out those heavy scents for something fruity, lighter and sweeter.

Daiana Menezes for Blackwater Fragrances of Ever Bilena
During this extremely hot season, Brazilian head-turner and Blackwater Woman ambassador Daiana Menezes uses only the coolest fragrance to seize the summer days with a fresh smell.
The Blackwater Woman Flora Collection is a new, casual fragrance, a collection of delicately blended scents. Women have four expertly-crafted scents to choose from for everyday use: Calm Heart, Love Blues, Pearl Beauty and Tender Smile.
For a light, fresh scent, Calm Heart is a scent that lures a space in your summer fragrance arsenal. This on-point fragrance blends mandarin blossoms with pink pepper and ginger for a sexy hint of spice that reminds of a playful summer.
Tender Smile gives an interesting scent that has a powdery baby smell and keeps the smell of perspiration away, ideal for a carefree day walk at the beach.

Delectable fruity summer scents are always a good choice for summer as it doesn’t leave you feeling sticky. A tropical scent, Pearl Beauty is perfect for a warm day stroll that contains a mix of honeyed oranges and wild berries while Love Blues is a sweet and delicate blend of violet florals with a refreshing fruity twist, best for attracting a vibrant feeling this season.
Blackwater Women’s offers collections that are carefully crafted for every Filipino woman to smell good and fresh in order to seize the summer days!
For more information, visit Blackwater’s official website http://blackwater.com.ph/ and on their Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/blackwaterwomen/.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 26, 2017 | Entertainment
Elisse Joson is constantly smiling nowadays. This is despite the fact that she has roles in both The Good Son and Panday, along with the MMFF entry film version of the latter. She’s also gearing up to launch her new album soon.
Here, she talks about all that she’s juggling and how she keeps everything balanced.
On her acting career:
“For The Good Son, I play the character, Sabina, who is an only child. She’s from a well-off family, but not your typical rich girl. For Ang Panday, my character’s name is Wena. She’s the complete opposite of Sabina. Hindi mayaman, kabilang ng isang malaking pamilya.”
On how she prepares for these roles:
“I had to get my background story straight for each of the characters. Kailangan alam ko kung ano ang pinanggalingan nila. I read the script and memorize my lines before I even go on set para ready.”
On her first Metro Manila Film Fest movie:
“I feel very honored to be part of a big film like Ang Panday. And to be part of the MMFF, it is something surreal. I know I’m very blessed.”
On her singing career:
“I’ve always enjoyed singing ever since I was little. But when I was much younger, I was also very shy. Now I’m so happy because I get to do something I love and even record an album. I can’t really talk about it right now since we’re still in the middle of production. But I took a lot of inspiration from mine and Mccoy’s [de Leon] journey as partners. The song ‘If We Fall in Love’ is in the album, and it’s my favorite one so far.”
On what she does when she has time off:
“I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I’m an only child so I really like reaching out to the people I’m close to so we could spend time. But I also like to just relax at home by myself and watch series online, and sometimes play dress up and take photos!”
On advice she would give her younger self:
“Be brave. Stop listening to your fears and doubts. Just step out and do it. Also, don’t fall [in love] too fast!”
On challenges that still excite her:
“I know I’m so blessed to do what I’m doing now. I would like to just keep being given opportunities to share my gifts and eventually really reach out to those who are less fortunate. I really believe in giving back.”
On how she keeps pretty and fresh despite her busy schedule:
“I know it might seem like a small thing, but scents are really important to me. So I’m very happy that Fiona Cologne is with me all the time. I love how I can go for something sweet like Fiona Cologne Rosy Red, and switch it up the next day with something fresh, like I just came out of the shower with Fiona Cologne Pretty Mist. I’m also in love with Raspberry Drops! It smells so yummy. I really have a hard time choosing, to be honest,” Elisse laughingly shares.
A busy schedule filled with shooting and recording days do not seem to faze Elisse. Fiona Cologne, with its charming and attractive scents, brings out the fun and beautiful in everyone and will naturally make its wearer shine in the spotlight. Girls can now be effortlessly confident just like Elisse.
Fiona Cologne is now available in supermarkets, groceries, and drugstores nationwide.
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