Askmewhats Reports: A Mission... Accomplished!

I got a mission:

"Be Stunning for a Steal"

It's a mission I don't say NO to. I may not be Tyra Banks "Queen of Cheap" but I'm definitely a PRO-saver! If I can purchase a product that really works for the least amount of money? Count me in!!!

Scroll down as you see me acquiring my targets! :)

First Stop:
Facials by Garnier

Whatever makeup you had on, you will be stripped off to a nude face! eeeeekkk! lol Started out cleansing my face with Garnier Brightening Scrub Wash, toned with Garnier Milky Lightening Dew, had a face mask called Whitening infusion tissue mask then lastly, moisturized my face with Garnier whitening peel cream. I am not fond of whitening products but since I'm there, I enjoyed the "me" time of relaxing facial :)

a photo of "someone" having her facial
Photo blurred to protect her identity LOL
FYI: That's not me! You know who you are girl!
I can blackmail you :P

I also had the chance to chat with
Garnier's Marketing Manager Ms. Barbara Ramos
Thanks for the warm welcome

Next stop?
*Looks left and right*
Goes for hair? Or makeover?

It's not even hard to choose!
I'll definitely go for the makeover!

Second stop:
Makeup by Maybelline

3 makeup stations with 3 Maybelline makeup artists line up for you to sit back, relax and be beautified!

Perfect timing!
Mr. Jim Ryan is open
to do my makeup!



Check out the
Maybelline products used

I like how he explained each and every step!
I opted for natural daytime look!
Sue me, but I love my daytime look! lol
*stop groaning!* :P

Jim with his light hands put on Maybelline's Clear Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation with a stippling brush, and applied Clear Smooth Minerals Liquid Concealer on my undereyes and sides of the nose. Set it with a sponge using Clear Smooth Pressed powder.

The eyes, as I said earlier, I opted for a daytime look with the Glam! He used a blonde eyebrow pencil (too bad it's not available locally). We discussed about what's in for brows and it's definitely thick brows that's light in shade! Imagine Judy Ann Santos, Kris Aquino, Bea Alonzo eyebrows!

Using the eyestudio e/s quad, he wet the brush and applied using light strokes neutral shades! What makes my eyes pop is the new Vivid & Smooth Black Liner as he applied it all over the shape of my eyes and feather it out for smoked effect. Lashes....ahhh..what can you do with it? Jim used 2 mascaras and explained to me why they are saleable in our market! The Volum' Express Cat Eyes mascara is perfect for thin and sparse lashes like mine, use it to coat your lashes and finish up by applying another coat just the tips of the lashes with Unstoppable curly lash extension mascara to give out a vavoom effect! It works! I am starting to see my lashes!

The great thing? Maybelline's Sr. Product Manager, Ms. Michelle Fernandez, explained to me that Maybelline has lowered their prices but maintained the quality of each product sold in the market. I checked out the prices and I was amazed how affordable they are! Must purchase??? Mascara and their vivid eyeliners!

(And you think I would insert a final shot? Sorry I don't have any close up shots! Was too excited chatting with people!!!)

Third stop:
Hair by Matrix

I was able to meet Jr. Product Manager of Matrix, Mr. Dax Ocheda, and learned so much about the Matrix line! The Matrix line also includes my favorite BIOLAGE hair products. I am seriously glad we finally have Biolage here in our country. The first time I've tried Biolage, was from my friend in Canada. I had her purchase it for me and now, I don't need to! I can easily to go salons and purchase it! And the best thing? It's affordable! :)

George Aliben, did my hair using Matrix products. I've requested for a natural curl and leave everything up to him! :) I love surprises!

Here's my hair after 4 hours
eye makeup removed
Love how the curl lasted



Doesn't my hair remind you of ABBA?
I can't stop singing....
"Dancing queen, young and sweet
only seventeen...." lol

Optional stop:
Nails by Nail Spa

They do nail art!!! But I was told by Ms. Barbara to skip it as I have my nail art done already by myself! And they only do your finger nails, and since the line was quite long, I gave it a skip and went for snacks! :)

The snacks consists of some entrees
and loads of sweets from
Christine's Kitchen

Final stop:
Photo by Fabfoto
(you can click to enlarge)

I love how the event includes FabPhotos!
cheers to my blogger friends Shen and Kim!
Roanne was also there but didn't have the chance to chat with her!
*waves* Hi Roanne!

After this experience, I can say, YES at the stage of recession we can still look beautiful without spending so much! :)

Now here's my mission to you!
Try to look fab yourself,
and be stunning..for a steal!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!