Cathy Doll Whitening Sunscreen L-Glutathione Magic Cream SPF50 Review

I've been more addicted to Sunblock lately!  From driving my son to school and all the errands in a lightly tinted car!  I'm starting to see watch lines and shirt lines!  (Not a good sight people!)  So my quest for lightweight face and body sunblock continuous as I use up tube after tubes!

Especially Sunscreen for the Body!  

Cathy Doll Whitening Sunscreen L-Glutathione Magic Cream SPF50

Php499.00 (Approx $9.00) for 138ml 

I used to shy away from Whitening Sunscreen or any whitening products in general!  But thankful for the harsh rays of the sun and my constant getting in and out of the car (motherhood), I am starting to see uneven lines and random dark spots on my arms and legs!  So I finally gave in to Cathy Doll Whitening Sunscreen L-Glutathione Magic Cream because I get so many positive feedback from fellow beauty junkies!

Pink Sugar Cafe Latte Look + Review

Another very natural, appropriate for me look!  #hahaha

Techically this is the look I go for when I wanted natural and simple makeup that would enhance my "Beauty" ---> if there's any!  (Not fishing guys!  Everyone's beauty!  Ask your mommies!) :P

So, I created this very quick and simple look using Pink Sugar's newest palette in Cafe Latte!

Do you like it?  

Eye Candy Eyeshadow Quad

Php399.00 ($9.00)

Pink Sugar Eye Candy Eye Shadow Quad Says ---

Eye Candy Quad is your on-the-go eye shadow palette that is perfect for a day to night look. It’s available in a mirrored compact with a dual ended sponge applicator.

BLK Cosmetics Contour, Blush & Highlight Palettes Review (Flushed and Sun-Kissed)

The Contour, Blush and Highlight palettes are in trend nowadays!  Who does not prefer a 3-in-1 product?  Raise your hand and I'll give you a good whipping! 

BLK Cosmetics may have just a few collection for a make up enthusiast like myself BUT, they came up with something COMPLETE in just a palette! 

The BLK Cosmetics Contour, Blush & Highlight Palette

Php499.00 each (approx $8.00)

Comes in 2 shades ---

Flushed (Rose Blush)

Sun-kissed (Peach Blush)

Description

Sculpting, made easy. Achieving perfectly defined cheeks is as easy as 1-2-3 with this three-step face palette with expertly coordinated shades to flatter every complexion: a matte contour, an iridescent blush, and a champagne highlighter. It’s also infused with Vitamin E to keep skin young-looking. Start sheer and blend to perfection. You can’t go wrong. 

Punch on my Lips, Not in my Drink!

I started to enjoy lipliners especially when they are getting more pigmented and glides on easier than before!  What I dislike about lipliners/lip pencils though is how thin they are and how it takes longer time for me to apply since I have full lips!  

Art Sticks (also known as Lip Crayons) are the answer to my "full lips" problem.  But, most of them tend to be drying and not as pigmented thus I end up exfoliating my lips instead of applying color to them!  

I recently discovered Bobbi brown Art Stick during a quick visit at the SM Beauty Section and got myself a shade called PUNCH.  I haven't been into bright colored lip products lately but this has definitely been a huge exception to the rule!

Housed in a jumbo crayon packaging, you get the Bobbi Brown name printed and the bottom part of the pencil is the shade.  This is a wooden pencil so you need to make sure you own a jumbo sharpener to be able to sharpen this.  I am not sure if Bobbi Brown locally sells this with the jumbo sharpener but they definitely have a specific Bobbi Brown Jumbo Sharpener!

Lipstick meets liner—this chunky pencil glides on effortlessly and delivers a creamy matte finish to instantly step up any look. The perfect blend of emollients and shea butter creates a rich creamy texture that allows for smooth and effortless application with incredibly comfortable wear. The enclosed sharpener ensures a precision application every time.

KTO Ladies' Special Food Edition

If you ask me what my favorite dish is, my answer will always be Korean!

After a long day of work, I always go to my favorite restaurant Korean Village or eat Ghalbi and Samgyeopsal at Mak Chang.  Ask me about the best Korean restaurants in town, I'll probably give you a list or two.

When I was invited to joan the #LadiesSpecial Tour arranged by Korea Tourism Organization, Cebu Pacific and JG Summit Holdings, I got excited to see Korea again in a different light and dine in restaurants as approved by the KTO!  Seriously, the best person to guide you to the best restaurants in town would be people living there!  Thanks Alice, our Tour Guide, for arranging everything!

I'm sure some of you have plans to visit Seoul anytime soon!  So please check out my short list of "Where to Dine in Seoul"!  Enjoy!

Palsaek Samgyeopsal

Address: 1-65 Dongsung-Dong, Jongno-Gu, Seoul (서울시 종로구 동숭동 1-65번지)

Tel: +82-2-766-8006

Hours: 11:00-23:00

Palsaek Samgyeopsal is a well known Korean BBQ restaurant not only in Korea but they have branches worldwide - USA, Malaysia, Taiwan, etc... (Come to Manila Please!)

This restaurant serves pork belly meat in eight different special sauces.  A perfect way to try out various flavors in ONE order.

I am a #PhilipsMOMforMoms Ambassador

Dress: SM Woman, Shoes: Cole Haan
Thanks Ms. Trixie Esguerra for taking my photos

When I was asked to join this advocacy called Philips MOM for Moms, I did a bit of research online and immediately said YES!

Why?

Well, firstly, Philips is a leading health technology company and has always done various projects to hep improve the lives of mankind.

Today, they are embarking on a grand and never-before-done feat of monitoring mothers-to-be who are at high risk of pregnancy-related complications in the Philippines.

The event was held at Makati Diamond Residences last November 21st and was hosted by fellow mommy Ms. Issa Litton.

The Body Shop Eye Colour Stick in Cyprus Bronze Is Au Naturelle!

The secret to completing a lot of tasks as a Blogger, Mom, PR and Brand Consultant, Makeup Trainer (and a lot more!) is not about being a natural-born Superwoman, it is, in my opinion as plain as a single word called "RUSHING".  

I know the things to be rushed and things to give importance an make time!  I can whip up a family dinner good for 5-6 heads in less than 30 minutes, spend time teaching my son and bond with him with Arts and Activities for an hour and do my makeup in 3-5 minutes flat!

PRIORITIES.  A secret I hold for almost 5 years now since turning into a mom!  

As much as I missed the whole hoobaloo of makeup application, my look isn't really a priority especially if I only need to go out for errands!  There may be times I need to prettify myself and use extra time for events, but most of the time, my makeup is super low key and I believe fellow mommies would understand.

Now, with the love for low key makeup, I highly depend on makeup products that is very quick and easy to use!  I recently discovered my love affair for Eye Pencils when I used the one from Etude House and added my collection with the newest one from The Body Shop.

The Body Shop Eye Colour Stick in Cyprus Bronze

Php695.00

Designed to make your natural eye colour pop with sparkle, our eye colour sticks are enriched with Community Trade babassu oil and beeswax. Show your true colours and stand out from the crowd this party season with high-definition eye colour lasts. We love the chunky stick design for creating the perfect eyeshadow shapes, shading, flicks and wings.

• High-definition metallic eyeshadow stick in plum

• Intense long-lasting colour

• Waterproof

• 100% vegetarian make-up

• Enriched with babassu oil and beeswax 

Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret Foundation Review

Help me here, I am still confused as I write this review because I want to hail this base makeup as one of the most inexpensive yet effective foundation I've tried to date.  What's stopping me?  Well, there are a few minor issues that I want to tackle (for you to know what to expect) but with the before and after photo I'll show you after the jump, you'll understand why this is such a good product worth investing!  (Thankful that the brand packaged this simply and priced this affordably!)

Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret All Day Coverage Foundation

(Php399.00 each)

Pink Sugar Our Lil' Secret Foundation Says ---

Provides buildable medium to full coverage; sets with a modern matte finish; doesn’t look cakey, unnatural, or overdone; lightweight, comfortable formula is perfect for Philippine weather; formulated with green tea extracts, hyaluronic acid, macadamia oil, and aloe vera; available in 5 shades

Shades: Beige, Light Warm, Medium, Light Medium and Medium Deep

Revlon Insta-Fix Look!

Why am I addicted to Blushing + Highlighting? 
Let me show you why with the help of Revlon Photoready Insta-Fix Highlighting Stick and Insta-Fix Blush!  These 2 are a perfect combo for an easy-peasy look!

AMW wears Photoready Insta-Fix Highlighting Stick in Gold Light and 

Insta-Fix blush in Berry Kiss

(Php575.00 each)

Swatches

Revlon Insta-Blush: Available in 4 shades (Nude Kiss, Berry Kiss, Candy Kiss and Rose Gold Kiss). 
Revlon Photoready Insta-Highlighting stick: Available in 2 shades (Gold Light and Pink Light).

Cathy Doll Brow Mascara Review

Way before I got addicted to Brow Pencils, Brow Powders and Brow Gels, my love affair for Brow products started with a product called Brow Mascara.

"Brow Mascara what?"  That's the exact phrase my brother texted when I asked him to help me purchase my favorite Brow Mascara whenever he stops over Hong Kong.  People weren't really into brow products back then and Brow Mascaras are almost non-existent in the Philippine Market.

Fast forward to today, I am so happy I am a Beauty Blogger and even happier than there are more Brow Mascara choices now!  Being a Beauty blogger made me want to search for more new and upcoming products and brands and one of the promising brand I found is from Cathy Doll.

Okay, I have worked with the brand for more than a year now but seriously, they always hear my honest thoughts on the products they are bringing in.  One of the product I raised both hands for them to bring it in is called Cathy Doll Brow Mascara --- call me selfish (because I use them dearly), but after trying and testing this out, I knew my country has to try it too!  (naks!  My country talaga!)

The Cathy Doll Brow mascara is available in 4 yummy sounding shades - Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Creamy Caramel and Hazelnut.  

I know most of you chocolate lovers are thinking about your favorite chocolate brands now, me, I'm thinking about Coffee Flavors!  #lol

I got the shade Dark Chocolate which is the darkest shade from the bunch.  Housed in a "Cathy Doll-like" packaging (translate: CUTE), I like the stripes and gold!

The size of the product is just right and the wand is perfect in length and brush head is not too small or big!  I find this very easy and comfortable to use!

Get A #SmartiPhone8 Today Like I Did!

Last November 17, I braved the crazy Friday Traffic from Manila to Ortigas just to be at the Smart Jump Center, SM Megamall.  

Okay, it took me 2.5 hours to be exact, but the leg pain and bladder issues were dissolved when I got hold of my newest iPhone 8 Plus which will serve me well on both work and personal use!  (K-Drama watching will be so much easier to the eyes!)

I remembered how I got my iPhone 7 early this year!  It was as easy as going to the Smart center and pay a minimal amount because I opted for higher memory (hello Kyle Nash videos and photos!)  This is what I love about being a Smart Subscriber, I don't need to shell out one-time cash-out because I have a good monthly plan - so must you!

For the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus plan, it gets better!

Benefit's Double the Lip on my Lips!

I remember the 90s where Lipliner + Lipstick combination is the key to COOLNESS!  Some of you were probably babies or toddlers by then, as for me, I was in highschool clueless and staying away from this trend because my mom may strangle me!

Fast forward to today, who would've thought this trend would return and best of all?  Application is as easy as ONE swipe and you do not need 2 products to achieve such trend!

According to Benefit, this new lip product will give you Full Lips that Keep It Real - meaning, you still look like yourself, not like a lip-injected individual!

It was launched months ago but I finally got my hands on 6 shades (I believe there were a total of 8) and I'm BEYOND happy!

Get fuller-looking lips in one easy stroke with they’re real! double the lip. This lip liner & lipstick in one features a Custom Teardrop Tip that grabs and defines your lip line and fills in lips with complementing colour for the appearance of volume and dimension. This semi-matte lipstick comes in neutral to bright shades for visibly fuller, sexier lips.

Weekend Food Trip at: Pamana, Tagaytay

The long weekend is a perfect time for the family to bond and where's the nearest place to bond near the Metro?  Tagaytay!  Though I've been in this city gazillion times, it has always been a wonderful experience with the family (or even friends) bonding there!  Amidst the crazy traffic, our little boy (and us!)  had so much fun!

I've done some research on good Filipino Restaurants around the area and Pamana Restaurant  popped on my Google Search.  Did a bit of phone call and was told I can't do reservations during holidays, it's fine though as we arrived 2:00pm for late lunch and the place was not as jampacked anymore!

Note: Dine outside and you get the lovely view of Taal Volcano.

Holiday Shopping with AMW, our Watsons Wishlist

My language of love has always been gift-giving, you can add a bit of that hugging and holding hands too and a lot of sweet words and crazy jokes!  That's me with my friends and I'm sure a lot of my friends can atest to that! 

Because I love all my AMW readers so much!  I always welcome contests or giveaways because that is my simple way of saying: "Thank you for being with me all through these years (10 years to be exact!)"

One campaign I was so excited to do is a Holiday Shopping event with a winner at Watsons SM Mall of Asia.  As much as I want to give everyone a chance to shop with me, there can only be ONE winner and my lucky winner was picked via Random generator and the winner was Ms. Eddieli Bungay.

True enough, the saying "It is better to give than to receive" is true!  Even Ms. Bungay felt the Holiday Spirit because her shopping was focused on the Watsons Exclusive Gift Sets corner as she excited exclaimed "for my tito!  tita!" etc...  I was smiling deep inside to see how our mini shopping bonding can make other people happy too!

When you enter Watsons, you'll see "A Wonderful Gift For Ever Wish" corner.  This is part of the Holiday 2017 campaign, in this corner, you'll find huge selection of gift ideas to brighten up the season of both giver and the receiver!

How to Use the Maybelline FashionBrow 3D Brow & Nose Palette

I've had the Maybelline FashionBrow 3D Brow and Nose Palette for months now and I have been using this on and off feeling lukewarm about it so I took time, really long time to really understand if I like this product or not.

So Maybelline, a couple of months ago, launched their full range of brow products!  From pencils to powder palettes to wax and brow mascaras, I've tried almost all of them and with the FashionBrow 3D Brow and Nose Palette, I actually like this as an eyeshadow and nose contour rather than a brow powder!  Not because the product does not deliver, you'll see in my before and after photos that it does!  It's just that, I'm more of a brow pencil as of the moment!

Maybelline FashionBrow 3D Brow & Nose Palette

Php299.00

Finely-milled powder formulation adheres to skin for long-lasting wear; offers high-pigment, easy-to-apply brow color; helpful for light contouring and sculpting of the nose line; allows you to create shadow and dimension in other parts of the face; palette includes dual-ended brush for precision shading and definition.

Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation Review

One of the few products from the brand that I ordered online, the Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Multi Use Powder Foundation is what I've been using for the past few weeks.  I have normal/dry skin on some days and this product is actually best used for those with normal to combination skin.  I have a feeling this would lean better to the "oilies" but hey, someone from my side has to try it right?  

Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation

Php2,600.00

Available in stores or online

A breakthrough multi-use formula applied as a foundation or setting powder. Pro Finish is formulated with exclusive vegetal coated bio-mimetic pigments that let you customize your foundation result with buildable coverage.  Its lightweight, non-chalky texture blends seamlessly for a long wearing, natural matte finish. Enriched with nourishing ingredients, it hydrates and soothes the skin for ultimate comfort. This versatile compact is perfect for on-the-go application as well as touch-ups throughout the day.  Best suited for normal to combination skin. Mineral oil-free. Choose from a wide range of shades to find your perfect match.

My Ladies' Special Experience in Seoul, Korea (Part 2)

So you've read My Ladies' Special Experience in Seoul, Korea Part 1 and I hope you enjoyed my story-telling and will enjoy reading Part 2.

In Seoul, though it is the Capital of South Korea and probably appears like any other cities across the world when you Google photos online.  Seoul has an innate beauty waiting to be explored.  Once you visit the city, you'll long to go back.  The feeling is just unexplainable and definitely beyond K-Dramas and K-Pop artists. 

As promised, here's Part Two of the Ladies' Special arranged by Korea Tourism Organization, JG Summit Holdings, Inc. and Cebu Pacific Air.  I hope I inspired you to want to visit the city too because I'll definitely go back with the family!

6. Grévin Seoul Museum
1 adult pass to enter Grévin Seoul Museum costs 18,000KRW (around Php588.00 local currency) and you can spend half a day inside max.  The Grévin Seoul  is a waxwork museum established recently (year 2015 to be exact). If you think this museum is only found in Korea, you are wrong (okay fine, we are wrong!)  Musee Grévin is France's famous beeswax museum and they have branches in Paris, Montreal, Prague then the first in Asia which is located in Korea.  

What makes Grévin Seoul unique from the ones you're used to seeing?

They added a slew of South Korean hallyu celebrities like Psy, G Dragon, Kim Yuna (figure skating star), plus historical figures such as King Sejong and General Yi Sun-Sin.

Kate Tokyo The Base Zero Secret Skin Maker Zero Powder Foundation Review

It has always been Asian-made base makeup that I find works for my skin to achieve that smooth, flawless and inner-glow!  When my favorite base makeup brand Paul & Joe left the country *sniff* I knew I had to look for alternatives and surprisingly, I found it in Kate Tokyo.  

Giving you a bit of my secret, I use Kate Mineral Powder Foundation as my final step when I do Bridal makeup.  It gives the instant glow without the "cement look".  

When Kate Tokyo recently launched their The Base Zero line, I immediately tested their Secret Skin Maker Zero Powder Foundation even if it is meant for Oil Control (not for my dry skin)  

My Choice: Travel with Rootote

When I travel, I travel as Light as possible.  The only time you'll see me lugging so much stuff was when we traveled to USA with Kyle as a baby!  But given the chance to lessen the "load", I make sure to be as effective and efficient by bringing and using only the things that works.

Just like my travel bag!  I have a HUGE handcarry bag and have an extra bag folded neatly inside my luggage so number one - It has to be foldable and not bulky!

I was looking into leather travel backpack  one time and got inspired to look for a similarly designed travel bags

I like backpacks the most for travel but of course, it's not always "safe" to carry a backpack in certain countries, I want the bag to be multi-functional that can be used as a "handcarry" bag too especially on crowded streets (less chances of bumping other people too!)  - that's my number two requirement.

Let's head on the requirement three which is one of the most important requirement.  It has to be spacious and easy to get my things - from wallet, camera, mobile phone, passport, sunglasses.  

And lastly, it doesn't hurt if it looks fashionable!  Who likes to carry ugly bags anyways?

Guess what?  Found it all with ROOTOTE Bags!

Rootote is known in Japan for the innovation of a simple tote bag into a stylish and functional bag that fits an active lifestyle while highlighting Japanese street-style fashion. Rootote has 14 stand-alone stores and are in more than 200 department stores all over Japan, along with stores in Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, and now in the Philippines.

Rootote offers a unique line-up of 2-way backpacks and tote bags that are fit for both men and women.  Japanese influence is evident in every Rootote bag with fashion-forward style and design functions that are very practical in any situation. The name Rootote comes from the animal kangaroo; since kangaroo’s have an inner pocket, so do all Rootote bags inside with the patented “roo pocket”.

Rootote emphasizes on the perfect combination of form and functionality, as all bags are designed to be the perfect stylish companion for travel, sports, casual-use, and other outdoor activities. All bags have the patented “roo pocket” along with numerous pockets inside and outside the bag. These bags are mostly 2-way backpack/tote bags, and have other useful features such as being water-repellent. It is perfect for any occasion and any weather.

Ladies' Special: Tongin Market

I have always been fascinated with Korean Street Food that's why that was the first thing on my "to-do" (or shall I say, to-eat) list when I first visited the country.

It has always been Myeongdong for me for Streetfood but I'm glad I joined in the Korea Tourism Organization Ladies' Tour with fellow media partners and we had our own tour guide to bring us to another unique way to enjoy Korean Street Food - via Lunchbox using Old Korean Currency.

Tongin Market

This market dates back to June 1941.  According to our guide, the market consists of more than 75 stores in which you can try out authentic Korean Food, you can even buy fresh fruits and vegetables and even manufactured goods like shoes and clothing.

Here's what to do if you are a first-time visitor at Tongin Market.
Go straight to the "cashier" section wherein you pay 5,000KRW and you receive 10 brass coins (coins with hole that olden times use) which can be exchanged for various food.  1 coin is equivalent to 500KRW and most food costs around 1,000KRW to 2,000KRW.

AskMeMom: Tips on Caring for a Sick Child

A week before I leave for Korea, and just a week left before Kyle's semestral break, Kyle got sick and worst, he is the type of kid who never complains about "Ouchy".  He can be as active as his normal self yet temperature could rise up around 39 to 40 degrees Celsius!  

It started with him getting warm and temperature went up to 38 degrees.  Most of the time, I just give him paracetamol as recommended by his Pediatrician with the correct dosage depending on his weight and age.  With several sponge baths and ice on head, most of the time, it works and he gets better in a max of a day or two.

My Ladies' Special Experience in Seoul, Korea (Part 1)

Ever wonder what a #LadiesSpecial tour is?

In the first place, I didn't know such tour can exist and how fun it can be!  But truth is, this tour can be called a Ladies' Special but if you give it a little tweak, this can be a tour for everyone! 

When Cebu Pacific, JG Summit Holdings Inc and Korea Tourism Organization invited me together with 8 other Media, Blogger and Vlogger friends, I knew I had to say yes because this is the chance of a lifetime for me to go back to Seoul! The last time I visited the city was five years ago and I vouched to ho back! Thank God it finally happened!

So what can you expect when you travel with Ladies?  It's a mixture of Fun, Girl-themed tours with loads of "Oppa talks"! I'm glad they inserted Cultural Tours which is very important for me whenever I travel.

Shall we start?

When Highlighting Is Life, You Need This Palette

If you are like me who thinks "highlighting" is a very important step for daily makeup look, brace yourself as I've found a palette that gives you all your highlighting needs! 

Subtle Highlight, A bit dramatic highlight and the super spotlight-type of highlight.  Name it!  You got it all in this palette.

I know some of you thinks highlighting is the least important step so feel free just to scroll down and check out photos as I hope to change your mind!  For someone with fair yet very sallow skin, this extra step I do to get the "Ang Fresh mo naman!"  compliment.  I'm a girl, I crave for compliments every now and then! *winks*

But seriously, highlighting gives me the instant high especially when I feel tired and sleepy from my gazillion tasks!  It's just me giving my skin an "uplifting mood" on a blah day!  Just like coffee for my system, highlight for my skin!  (I hope you get my comparison :P)

Smashbox co-created this palette with highlighting guru and YouTube star Casey Holmes to create such palette inspired by Casey's ideal lighting to create that glowing look.  This palette includes 3 shades of highlighting to work for all skin tones!

Nomination Italy For Brides-To-Be

After getting my first Nomination Composable bracelet for Mother's Day.  I easily got my second Nomination Composable with no second thoughts because wearing them everyday is like wearing my favorite watch!  Stacking them looks really nice you can see me wear them on photos and videos!

Because it made me happy to wear them, this brand also turned out to be my "default" gift-giving brand to the people I love.  Check out what I picked for my mom-in-law and how it made her extremely happy!

And the spreading of good vibes did not stop there!  My sister-in-law is getting married next year!  So I've decided to surprise her with her own piece of Nomination Composable because family should have something "matchy-matchy"!  

I have known Grace when she was still a Kid!  And I've seen her grow and I've always been a sister to her!  So it wasn't difficult to pick the right piece for her because I know what tickles her fancy.

Make Up For Ever Full Cover Extreme Camouflage Cream Review

I recently was drawn to the brand Make Up For Ever (again) after using their Ultra HD Foundation, I mostly use the foundation itself without concealer but when they launched their online shopping site, I went ahead and grabbed their Full Cover Extreme Camouflage Cream which has been earning raves from fellow Beauty Bloggers worldwide.

Make Up For Ever Full Cover Extreme Camouflage Cream

Php2,100.00

Shade: 8 BEIGE

An ultra long-lasting, oil-free, waterproof, concealer that provides full coverage with a matte finish. Full Cover is perfect for concealing the most extreme flaws, such as scars, severe skin damage, beauty spots, depigmentation or birthmarks.Its full coverage formula can even hide tattoos. Waterproof and long lasting, it holds even under extreme conditions. This light and creamy concealer contains a high concentration of pigments that stay put, making it perfect for use on the face, as well as the body.It evens out the skin tone and camouflages imperfections with a matte finish.

Pixi By Petra MatteLast Liquid Lip Review

Dear AMW friends, today, I am heading back to Manila from my Seoul trip!  I am so excited to share to you what transpired during the trip with the rest of the Media Family!  It's called Media Familiarization trip with Cebu Pacific, Korea Tourism Organization and JG Summit Holdings, Inc. but I called it a Media FAMILY trip with the Seoul Sisters!

I hope you were able to follow me on Instagram and Facebook and follow my whereabouts!  If not, don't worry, I will definitely share my experiences in a blog post soon!  When I take a breather.

As for today, it's a Monday so I definitely will give you another lipstick discovery, this time from the brand Pixi by Petra called MatteLast Liquid Lip.

There are a total of 5 shades released and I got my hands on these 2 ---

Pixi By Petra 

MatteLast Liquid Lip 

Php750.00

Extremely longwearing & comfortable, infused with rosehip oil• Quickly sets to a matte veil while leaving lips hydrated• Colours are universally flattering and wearable• Colour applies smoothly and uniformly in a single stroke• Unique PixiPetal applicator provides even and precise application• Not tested on animals• Paraben free

Weekend Food Trip at: Ryu Ramen And Curry

Whenever I have a long day of work, I always end up craving for something warm and fuzzy for the tummy!  And that is definitely a good bowl of Ramen noodles for me! 

So after a full day of shoot, I met up with the family at the restaurant in Quezon City called Ryu Ramen and Curry.  We were originally aiming for the next door Korean restaurant but it was packed!  Second choice or not, I'm just happy I got to eat this ramen bowl.

Miso Butter Corn Ramen

Php320.00

A specialty of Hokkaido, this ramen is miso-based broth with sauteed vegetables, ground pork, topped with corn kernels and special butter mix.

I love Miso-based ramen (just in case you want to surprise me with a bowl), it's always love at first MISO!  Then, corn kernels are definitely a lovely sweet surprise!  I always ask the server to lessen the butter mix because I dislike how some restaurants made the soup base into butter soup!

This one is actually just a perfect blend of everything!  Love how crunchy the vegetables are while the noodles are soft and chewy.

The Suncare Line You May Want To Try!

If there's one type of product that I highly use this year, it would be a bit of a surprise for me to say SUNBLOCK (not lip balm guys!  Sunblock!)

Ever since I send my son to school, drive him and wait for him, I am more exposed to the sun!  I ended up seeing some uneven marks on my skin (watch strap, sleeves from shirts and shorts, etc...)  So I've decided to really invest on various Sunblock brands and use them so fast I can't keep track!

One brand I've used and actually liked is from Celeteque Dermoscience.  Their Sun Care line consists of the Face and Body Sun Defense Spray with SPF50 and Broad Spectrum, the Matte Moisturizer with SPF30 and Broad Spectrum and lastly, my favorite is actually the Skin Relief After-Sun Gel which I use at night!

I believe these came out during summer but I am definitely using them all-year-round!  Thankfully, I like the feel of these products, non-greasy, non-oily and best of all, my uneven skin did not look more uneven after months of driving to and from school!

What's your favorite brand of sunblock for both face and body?

I am currently testing out a different brand after finishing these up!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

This is Why We Play Hard in Life

I would like to call my fashion style extremely feminine.  I always tend to lean on cutesy and girly outfits but looks can definitely be deceiving.  If you get to open and look what's inside me, you'll find one tough and hardcore cookie!  I play hard in life, really hard!  I've been thrown with so much challenges and is continuously fighting off some but I make sure to do it with good vibes and style.

Yes, you can still be tough and look as bright as a sunshine!  

Cap and Jacket from The NBA Store

The NBA Store in Glorietta has been around for almost 3 years I believe.  Imagine, we house the largest NBA store outside the USA and I couldn't be prouder!

Let's be honest, the last time I was hooked with NBA was 15 years ago, I was rooting for Chicago Bulls then shifted to San Antonio Spurs just because Spurs was my then boss's favorite team and every time the team won, we have a good day --- we were either treated with a good lunch or a day off!  #hahaha

So walking into The NBA Store brought me back to good memories and a whole lot of confusion!  I'm still a girl not updated with NBA games anyways.  But I was surprised how easy it was for me to pick the right merchandise for me and the family!

NYX Sculpt and Highlight Brow Contour Review

Who loves a brow pencil and a highlighter in one?
*Raises hand*
My favorite brow highlighter is from Benefit called High Brow.  I still use it, mostly for clients and scrimp for myself!  So I actually found an inexpensive alternative and I'm so happy it came with a brow pencil too!

NYX Sculpt & Highlight Brow Contour

A pencil with double-sided end.  One side is the brow "contour" while the other side is the highlight.  I got the shade Espresso/Light Beige which I believe is perfect for me!

NYX Sculpt and Highlight Brow Contour Says ---

NYX Professional Makeup's sleek Sculpt & Highlight Brow Contour is a 2-in-1 pencil that define, fills, and uses shadow and light to lift the brows to perfection. Formulated with nourishing castor seed oil, this dynamic eyebrow pencil also helps the brow feel soft and smooth.

OPPO F5 Launch and I was there!

Today is definitely a world of "Selfie", I mean, how many times can you really ask someone to help you take a photo?  I was just lucky I met with Blogger friend Tina Villa when I attended the OPPO F5 launch at City of Dreams because I will end up taking a selfie myself in this gorgeous background!

OPPO unveiled the F5 during the launch.  The A.I. Beauty Recognition mobile phone that is designed to personalize beautification based on personal facial traits of a subject thus giving a customized selfie that is unique to every person!  

Thank Goodness!

Gone are the slim sharp chin, big round eyes and super poreless skin!  

The event started with a lively performance from Spongecola.  Yael rocked the Grand Ballroom with 3 songs that I found myself humming even on my way home.