SpongeBob SquarePants Movies

           So this September, I had another obsession with this long-time cartoon character. Who doesn't know SpongeBob SquarePants? I got interested with this cartoon when I saw a local make-up brand launched their SpongeBob themed products. I confess that I was not that hooked with this cartoon when I saw it on tv. I actually thought that SpongeBob is a living cheese because he has holes o his body like a Swiss cheese. So these past few days I binged watch the SpongeBob movies. There are 3 movies that came out. One in 2004, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, 2015 The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water and in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run in 2020. 

Before I go on discussing these movies, every SpongeBob SquarePants lovers should know who is the creator of SpongeBob SquarePants. Just like we all know that Peanuts gang was created by the late Charles M. Schulz. I also got addicted with Peanuts before and I bought a few Peanuts themed items, from Vans shoes to bags and toy figures etc. The creator of SpongeBob SquarePants was the late Stephen McDannell Hillenburg he was an American animator. As a child he was already fascinated with the ocean. He studied at the California Institute of Arts to pursue a career in animation. According to Wikipedia in 1994, he began developong The Intertidal Zone character and concepts for what became SpongeBob SquarePants. He also directed The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie in 2004. Sadly, he died in November 26, 2018 due to ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Many fans missed the old SpongeBob SquarePants and they cannot avoid commenting and comparing SpongeBob SquarePants back then and the SpongeBob SquarePants now. 

Back to my commentary with regard to the 3 SpongeBob SquarePants movies. The movie in 2004 has a nice story plot wherein SpongeBob is aiming to be promoted as a manager in the new branch of Krusty Krab. I will not spoil the rest of the plot but what I like about this movie is to never give up on your dreams and true friends will  be there to help you. The next movie was released in 2015. I already saw this movie before. I was not that enthusiastic before, as I am right now in watching it. I actually enjoyed the movie. The plot of the story is about his frenemy Plankton and the rest of the SpongeBob gang unite to get the secret formula of Krabby patty from the pirate, Burger Beard. The last SpongeBob SquarePants movie was released on 2020. Another daring adventure for SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick as they embark on a journey to Poseidon's turf called Atlantic kingdom to rescue his beloved pet snail, named Gary. I like the special participation of the popular Hollywood actor Keannu Reeves in this movie, he plays the character of sage. In 2004 another popular actor from Baywatch tv series, David Hasselhoff plays a cameo role in the movie. All of the three movies were all enjoyable to watch. If you are SpongeBob SquarePants lover like me or a starting fan also like me, then you better watch these movies. I am very sure you will fall in love with the cuteness and coolness of this movie. 

Careline x Spongebob

 Last month, I found out that Careline collaborated with Spongebob and they came up with Spongebob make-up collection. Who doesn't love this square thing with googly eyes and lives in a pineapple house located at the Bikini bottom. I am already an adult but I still love to watch the show. Spongebob runs on Netflix today. When I saw that they have a pr kit of their product which is the liquid blush, I told myself that I will buy my own soon! I admit that the pr kit is quite expensive. So I waited for their sale. Finally, I have it! 

The Careline x Spongebob pr kit comes in a really nice box that has Spongebob's image and of course it is yellow. The collections comes with 4 blushes, a highlighter and a contour. Each items is packaged beautifully. The regular price of the kit is 2,549 Philippine Pesos. Currently it is on sale on Shopee and Lazada. Careline is under the Ever Bilena family. 

I love the packaging! The blush, highlighter and contour has a character image on the packaging box. Spongebob's shade is called Girly girl, Patrick's is Pink Patricia, Gary's shade is called Shell Pink and Mr. Crab's shade is called Red Ahoy. The contour box has a character of Sandy and for the highlighter, Pearl it is! The blushes are very pigmented, as they say a little goes a long way. These products are also infused with Vitamin E which we all know is an antioxidant and also Hyaluronic acid which reduces wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic acid also helps wound to heal faster and reduces scarring. Not only you get to enhance your beauty with these products but you also benefit from the added skincare ingredients. You're hitting two birds with one stone!

From all the reviews that I have seen online, everyone really loves this collection. Aside from the products that I mentioned, they also have Spongebob blush, eyeliner, eyeshadow, and eyebrow soap and setting spray.  If you are a fan of Spongebob you got to have this collection! Buy, try and unlock your imagination! 

Ever Bilena and Ever Bilena Serum Tinted Lip Balm

            I admit it, when it comes to Philippine brand cosmetics there are a few names that I trust. I am familiar with Ever Bilena brand because it has been a household name in the 80's and during that time I think it is the only local make-up that exists. I am also familiar with Avon cosmetics which is also popular but this is not a Filipino brand. I admit that whenever I hear the brand Ever Bilena before I am not that enthusiastic since it is locally made. We are more impressed by foreign cosmetics and we tend to look down on local made ones. But nowadays local cosmetics is close and at par with foreign brands. The brand name according to "Filipinknow", "bile" the Chinese term for beautiful and "na", the world for lady. so Ever Bilena means, ever beautiful lady.

Ever Bilena was founded by Mr. Dioceldo Sy. Watching his interview on Chinoy tv made me admire the man more. He is dubbed as the "father of Philippine make-up". His grandfather started selling pomade during the Japanese occupation. Anyway, fast-forward to now, Ever Bilena has 1,203 retails stores nationwide. We have a stigma on local make-up brand that maybe it is of poor quality. But here I am, I have tested and used local brand cosmetics and I can say some of them are good! 

Ever Bilena has also a few sister brands (ranging from cosmetics, detergents, cosmetics and skin-care) namely Ara Colours, Blackwater, Blustar, Careline, Ever Organics, Hello Glow, Hyaloo and Spotlight. 

This time I have tried Ever Bilena's Serum Tinted Lip Balm with EXO's Chanyeol as their ambassador. Personally, this is the first ever tintep lip balm. I bought two out of their 4 shades. I chose Naked which is more natural looking for everyday wear and Toast of New York, a little darker shade that Naked. I like this shade out of the two. I have also tried other cosmetic products from their sister brands like Careline and Spotlight. I love their Eyeliner Duo Stamp from Careline and Spotlight Marble Blush in Premiere Shade. 

If you have not tried any of their make-up, I say you should! They produce good and affordable cosmetics without hurting your pockets. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed!