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Summary of our Roots Katipunan Trip

Ranging from clothing to health supplements, Roots Katipunan has a lot of varieties to choose from--and they're all Filipino made. As we are only students, we bought what our money and simple satisfaction can afford. There are different kinds of lip balms, liptints, perfume, facial products, soaps, bath salt, etc., but we only managed to buy a lip balm and lip tint in this area.

- Lip tint from Exceptionnel Cosmetics (Php 150)

- Lip balm from Maricare (Php 120)

Besides from serving food, there are chocolates, too! They only have 3 flavors: Verde Te, Kape Arabica, and Shewsins, all by Dulche chocolates. They are worth the try!

- Dulche Chocolates (Php 99 each)

There's a lot of health supplements too, and different kinds of alcohol, but we chose this organic Chia Seeds from the Green Tummy's because of its known benefits!

- The Green Tummy's Chia Seeds (Php 150)

There are shirts and dresses with a good kind of cloth, shoes and sandals, and accessories, too. This simple bracelet caught our eye!

- Bracelet (Php 250)

This ends the summary of our trip to Roots Katipunan. There's a lot of varities of products to try and the lack of the products that we bought should not hinder you from visiting the store!

It is worth it. And you will be able to support our own Filipino made products, too.

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The Green Tummy’s Organic Chia Seeds

As we were perusing the shelves in Roots Katipunan, my eyes caught something. I was ecstatic when I realized what it was. Chia seeds. Yes, I became ecstatic with the sight of chia seeds. I was looking for them everywhere. It is true that chia seeds have become famous and now, they are literally everywhere, but one of my concerns is that some companies fake them. They make replicas of the real thing and sell it to the market without any health benefits at all. This fear and the fact that I didn’t know where to get them made my problem worse. So, I was really happy when I found them in Roots Katipunan. The idea that it is a small brand, I felt at ease that this is 100% organic. Also, it’s a product of the Philippines! I bought a 140 gram bag for a price of ₱ 150.00 which is pretty normal for the price of chia seeds.

But what are chia seeds exactly?

I first heard about them from a social media influencer. Said social media influencer, incorporates chia seeds in their diet. According to this social media influencer, chia seeds have a lot of benefits. I became interested in it so I decided to research about them. Apparently, chia seeds are considered a “superfood.” Superfoods are food that has a lot of benefits. Hence, it is very advantageous for the body. According to some of the articles that I’ve read, chia seeds are good for the skin. It also reduces the signs of aging. In addition to that, chia seeds are also good for the hair. It is also good for the digestive system. It also promotes good heart health and lowers blood pressure as well. Furthermore, Chia seeds are packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, B, E & D, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Chia seeds also have antioxidants.

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Roots Katipunan - Maricare tinted Lip Balm in Brick Red

Another product that we bought in the store is a tinted lip balm of Maricare in the shade of brick red. The lip balm comes in three choices: Peppermint, Hot Pink, and Brick Red. It's just in a simple package with a yellow label and white cap and bottom. The balm costs Php 120.

Ingredients: Beeswax, Camauba Wax, Candadelilla Wax, Sunflower seed oil, flavor oil, and Red mica powder

In the stick it does look like a brick kind of red. The tint when, swatched on the wrist is, pretty vivid for a lip balm. The color looks the same when swatched, but just lighter. The camera might have slightly altered the actual color.

This is before and after I applied the lip balm. As someone who used Burts Bees and Nivea before, which prices are a little bit more expensive than this, I can say that you're paying the price just right.

When applied to bare lips, since mine are usually pale, I actually like how so natural it looks like. It's good for those days when you just "don't feel like it" but do not want to skip on applying balm!

The moisture feel is just right but it's not the same with the brands I mentioned earlier. For the scent, it smells like an old lipstick. Not actually flattering but tolerable since you can't smell it when it's in your lips already. The moisture lasts for more than 4 hours even after eating although the tint fades slightly. But it's not something that can't be fixed right away without a mirror!

Overall, I'm giving it 3/5.

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Roots Katipunan - Blush and Kiss Potion Liptint in Seduction review

One of the products that we bought in Roots Katipunan along the cosmetics section is the Blush and Lips Potion liptint in the shade Seduction by Exceptionnel Cosmetics. It comes in seven shades. The tint costs Php 150.

I originally bought this for my mom, but I will review it for those who might want to buy it in the store.

This is how it looks like when swatched in the wrist. It's not a kind of noticeable red, just enough for an everyday natural look. This is good for those who tend to prep a little but do not want to go too noticeable, or simply for those running out of time to fix their look.

This is how it looks like when applied on the lips. The label says it has moisturizer, but it does not feel moisturizing at all nor does it feel dry. For the scent, it has a flower-like smell, but not too overwhelming. I don't mind but some people actually are sensitive to scent and would prefer cosmetics not having one.

The color lasts pretty long, about more than 4 hours as it does not fade easily even if you eat. It does not come off easily with water too.

Overall, I would rate this 4/5!

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#LetsGoLetsGo!

Watch out for our incoming vlog! Tindajuan team will hit the road to visit and to  shop at Roots Katipunan. We will look for products and use it firsthand for us to present a review for all the interested buyers!

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Promoting Crafts of our Fellow Filipino Entrepreneurs

There’s this place that I visited for a Spoken Word event, and because I was such an early bird that time, I decided to roam around the place. There I saw racks of different kinds of products, varying from coffee to soaps and lotions to art materials to bags, shoes, and shirts, and all are impressive, to be honest. I found out later on, that these products are mostly handmade by small Filipino entrepreneurs. 

This place is Roots Katipunan, this small area is a working space and a venue for small community events, but their main objective is to promote Filipino made products, by providing them a store to which they can exhibit their works. I encourage all of you to visit Roots Katipunan and purchase some! I swear, you’ll never leave the place without a product at hand.

Let’s support our fellow Filipino entrepreneurs by patronizing their products! 

Visit Roots Katipunan at  Unit 106, FBR Building, Katipunan Ave, Quezon City, Philippines. From Mondays to Sundays. 

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I love shoes.

Before I continue, I just want to put it out there.

I am very passionate when it comes to my footwear. My deep love for shoes urged me to write about this. For me, a pair of shoes is not just something you wear to protect your feet. It can be art, a medium of expression. It’s not just about how the shoe look, I consider the material used for the shoe, where it was made, it’s weight, the height of the heel and other stuff. As a shoe enthusiast, I explore different brands to ensure the utmost quality of the next pair I’m going to buy.

One day, I bought this leather shoes from a well-known brand and within less than a month, it broke. To say that I was mad is an understatement. I tried looking at other brands. There are some that are more expensive. I do not really care about the price as long as the quality is worth the price that I am paying. Some are quite cheaper, but I fear that the quality is worse than my previous purchase. I was beyond frustrated. Until my Dad told me to try shoes that are made in Marikina. I thought about it. I’ve heard from a lot of people that the shoes made in Marikina are very durable, of high quality, and are very affordable. Basically, everything we need in a pair of shoes.

But of course, I was still skeptical. It sounds to too good to be true, but in the end, I ended up getting one. And let me just say…it is absolutely wonderful. Said pair of shoes is still being used until now and I am very happy. From this experience, I realized something. Sometimes the things we need are just around us, that we don’t need to venture out too much when it was here all along. I was so caught up in other brands, mostly foreign, that I did not think about the products made in my own land. Ever since then, whenever I see a pair of shoes from a certain brand, I try to look for something that looks the same in Marikina. A word of advice: Whenever you need a pair of shoes, Marikina is the way to go!

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We decided to create this blog to patronize Filipino-made products and promote local businesses of native Filipinos. This blog dedicates itself to providing the public with honest reviews about the products and services of native Filipino business men and women offer. TindaJuan believes that showcasing different local businesses can also garner international attention and will improve the country’s economy and tourism. Such actions may also help aspiring entrepreneurs to create their own business.