Smart Parenting Cafe Treats Moms To A Refreshing Skincare Experience

Smart Parenting brought moms together for a special gathering on June 25, 2024: Nivea and Smart Parenting Cafe & Skincare: Luminous Session for Moms. It was a morning filled with coffee, meaningful conversations, and valuable discussions about skincare, held at Baker J Cafe, Bonifacio Global City. 

The Nivea and SP Cafe Event was specially curated for members of the Smart Parenting Village, an online community of 108,000 parents. The main topic of the day? Moms’ skincare—one of the easiest ways to feel good about yourself, yet often the most neglected aspect of self-care. 

The Luminous Session for Moms: A Skincare-Focused Gathering

The Luminous Session for Moms aimed to address common skincare concerns among mother and allow them to share their firsthand experiences with various skincare products.

Seventeen moms, aged 30-50,  attended the event. These participants, all from Smart Parenting Village community, regularly use face care products from both popular and emerging brands, including serums and other concern-specific creams.

In preparation for the event, participants who responded received products from the Nivea Luminous630 range. They tried the products, shared their honest and unfiltered reviews, and later discussed their experiences during the event. The session allowed them to talk about their skincare challenges, ask questions to a dedicated skin expert, and build new friendships over coffee, pastries, and a delightful lunch. There’s truly nothing more special than sharing a heartwarming conversations with fellow moms over coffee!

Meet the Mom Participants

Here’s a look at the amazing moms who participated:

• Love Cosio – Mom of two (ages 5 and 2), Book Author, Marriage Coach, SAHM
• Jo-an D. Liwanag – Mom of three (ages 14, 13, and 3), Training Consultant
• Kathleen A. Vinoya – Mom of two (ages 4 and 1), Full-Time Mom
• Mariz Melody Bacagan – Mom of one (18 months old), IT Project Manager
• Sakura Donna Feliciano – Mom of three (ages 6, 3 and 1), Data Visualization & Multimedia Associate Manager
• Julienne Sta. Cruz – Mom of two (ages 5 and 7 months old), Housewife
• Marel Gamayo – Mom of two (ages 16 and 5), Data Analyst
• Artesa Marie Mae Lim – Mom of one (2 years old), Doctor
• Jermaine Villegas – Mom of three sons (ages 16, 13, and 4 years old), Training Specialist
• Jasmin Espineda-Bruno – Mom of one, Content Project Coordinator
• Jessa Jean Villasenor – Mom of two (ages 2 and 5 months old), Cashier
• Erica G. Ortega – Mom for three (ages 13, 5 and 3), Online Seller
• Ma. Lorlisa Deogracia – Mom of one (6 years old), Stay-at-Home mom
• Charlene Margarette Ong – Mom of one (8 years old), Chemist
• Tonie Gonzales – Mom of two (ages 22 and 5), Employee
• Yasmin Joy Dames – Mom of one (6 years old), Marketing Manager
• Jenny Lavarro – Mom of three (ages 8 and 2), Technical Support Representative
• Christine Gregorio – Mom of one (1 year old), Full-time Mom
• Joselle Therese Ona – Mom of two (ages 7 and 4), Preschool teacher
• Ella Libaton – Mom of two (ages 4 and 3), IT Security Specialist

Expert-Led Skincare Discussions

The Smart Parenting Cafe booth showcased Nivea Luminous products, highlighting both day and night skincare routines. 

A Skin Care Expert, Chu B. Lina–a licensed aesthetician, registered nurse, mother of two, and beauty clinic owner–led the focus group discussion. She shared valuable insights into the features, benefits, and effectiveness of Nivea Luminous630 while addressing common skincare concerns faced by moms. With busy lifestyles and the unique demands of parenthood, it was refreshing for attendees to have an open discussion with a professional.

The event was moderated by Chesca Susmerano, a mom of two and the mompreneur behind Studio Maria for Mamas–a brand that celebrates motherhood through statement shirts and other items. Professionally, Chesca is also a development worker, and as a facilitator and integrator by nature, she helps people through objective-focused and process-driven discussions, workshops and activities. 

Additionally, Ronna Bonifacio, Editor-in-Chief of Smart Parenting and a mom of three, welcomed the participants and gave a short talk reminding moms of the importance of taking a few minutes each day for self-care. 

A Personalized Skincare Treat for Moms

Following the discussion, each mom received a personalized skincare consultation with Nivea experts. This was a special treat—after all, how often do busy moms get to sit down for a dedicated skin consultation?

At the end of the event, moms went home with new skincare knowledge, meaningful friendships, and exciting gifts from nivea.

We can’t wait to see you at the next Smart Parenting Cafe event!

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