How to Prevent Breakouts while wearing Face Mask and Face Shield

 

The COVID-19 face mask and face shield season seems to be exaggerating to some but I find it comforting to cover the whole face as much as possible.  You tend to have a different view regarding this pandemic if you are a mom and a daughter of a super old parents no?

I may not go out as often but I do bring food everyday to my in-laws who lives a couple of steps away from my home.  Even with the short distance, I cover up LIKE THIS (on photo)....

And there's NO SHAME for that.

Even with short mask and face shield wearing, I find myself breaking out more often especially the upper lip area, chin and even the cheeks!  Because of that, I find myself thinking about our Frontliner heroes who are wearing mask and shield for more than 8 hours a day!  Some even wears double face mask!  Imagine how hard that is?

So here, I created a simple tutorial on how to prevent breakouts.  I mean the work itself is already hard enough, seeing pimples popping right out of nowhere here and down would dampen anyone's mood even more!  

KEY:  Use any product that works for you that can help prevent breakouts.  The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil products help me a lot since I have sensitive skin.  You don't have to use the same products.  Some of you may find Salicylic Acid to be the solution or Benzyl Peroxide, so feel free to use "liquid" skincare product in exchange for what I used on video.

I hope this video helps! 
Feel free to share your tips by commenting below.  I'd love to read it.

Let's stay positive, try to do our best to fight this pandemic together.

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

  

Weekend Food Trip: Oh Em Gie Cupcakes

If you love cupcakes but disliked the super sweet or over the top sugary type...join MY  Cupcake Club.

Over the whole duration of quarantine, I craved for a specific type of cupcake so many times, ordered online more than 5 times and I never get to taste the cupcake I really wanted.

Until that day when good friend Jowly :P  sent me a box of Oh Em Gie! Kitchen Cupcakes.

One of the most beautifully curated box of cupcakes I've seen so far.  And that's not all!  I was floored with the various flavors they offer!  

6 different batters for the adventurous food lover in me!

1. Pina Colada
2. Cookies and Cream
3. Peanut Butter with Choco
4. S'mores
5. Peaches and Cinnamon
6. White Chocolate and Rose

After taking a bite on each cupcake, cleaning my palate in between with a good cup of black coffee.  I knew that White Chocolate and Rose won the top spot!  Cookies and Cream came in second and the rest, I just don't want to stress about it anymore, I just want to say, they taste unique, refreshing and yummy!

Go ahead, indulge yourself and make sure to indulge with quality :D

Next bake schedule is September 5, 2020.

Contact them via SMS: 0942-9741942

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

  

Instant Glass Skin Using Western and Asian Skincare

 

So I have been wondering which particular type of products would yield Glass Skin instantly.  You know how you wanted your makeup to look like that of a Korean-Drama superstar?

I tried using 2 types of products - Asian and Western on half of my face to see if I can achieve same results.  As I wanted to prove to you (and me) that you don't need to use all Korean skincare products just to look like a Korean Actress, we may actually use the skincare products we are currently using, or purchase products that are within our budget to create the same results.

Please note that the products I used are products I currently own, you don't have to use the exact same products I mentioned on video, feel free to use what you have and see if we can achieve similar results!

What do you think about my skin?  Is it obvious that I did the half face skincare test? 

Products used ---

Western

• Pixi Beauty Vitamin C Toner
• Estee Lauder Advanced Night Recovery (ANR) Serum
• Elizabeth Arden 8-hour oil
• Avene Thermal Facial Spray

Asian

• Innisfree Brightening Pore Toner
• Cathy Doll Power On L-Gluthathione Ampoule
• Modest Hyaluronic Beta-Glucan Serum
• In Her Element Rose Water

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Style Series: Work From Home Li'l White Dress

 

Prior to lockdown, I have a couple of new outfit/dresses inside my closet that I was saving up for special events or hosting gigs.  

Obviously, I have been staying at home for 5 full months (and still counting) so I am not sure when I will be able to enjoy this cute white Long-Sleeved Shirt Dress that I bought at Zalora.

I like it because it looked like a regular long-sleeved dress on the upper part while it suddenly gave off a girly vibe at the bottom with the layered skirt!  

I would say this dress is comfortable enough to be worn as business attire and party dress, with just a few change in accessories, hairstyle and shoes!

What do you think?
Would you wear this dress?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Nail Art Tutorial: Accidental Nail Art

 

I haven't done my nails for so long, after fixing and organizing my nail polish collection, I was inspired to create a simple nail art because there are 2 holidays for Kyle in school (meaning, I have more time to sleep late :P)

Inspired by Barry M's newest polish shade, I used it as a base and got inspiration by making mistake!  I was supposed to create 3 dots and use a dotting tool for swirly art but the drops came out really good so I just let it be and enjoyed this carefree nail art!

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All brands mentioned on photo and shade names.

How do you like this simple Accidental Nail Art?
What were you reminded of seeing this art?

Do you have requests?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Make Up For Ever #AquaResist Challenge

 

I was sent Make Up For Ever's newest Aqua Resist products which includes they're newest Smoky Shadow Sticks and Liners!  

These are marketed as ultimate waterproof and long lasting range of products tested in extreme condition, guaranteed staying power.  24 hours long lasting waterproof, smudge-proof, humidity-proof, climate-proof, sports proof, sweat proof, endurance tested and best of all, ophthalmologist tested so safe for sensitive eyes!  YAY! 

I chose a specific day that I knew I would be busy  It was a Saturday and my day consists of playing with my son, cleaning up his play area, washing the dishes, folding clothes, cooking, exercising and a whole lot more in between walking between our place and in-laws!

As you all know, the weather was turning hot once again so this was the best day to test the products out.

Watch this video to see how these Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist products did.  Do you think they'll pass or fail my test?

Here are my thoughts after wearing #AquaResist products for 6-7 hours:

Weekend Food Delivery: Fullness of Joy Comfort Food

 

My dearest Beauty Blogger friend for more than a decade whom I fondly call Shobe Sophie messaged me one day telling me she will be sending dishes from her online food business with her family called Fullness of Joy Comfort Food over the weekend, I was ecstatic!  

So many reasons to felt grateful, I usually get too lazy and tired to cook over weekend as I have been cooking every single day + I have been reading positive reviews about their dishes!  

That exciting day came and I was busy taking photos of their Signature Trio while stopping myself from taking a bite (I was not successful as I was taking huge bites after every shot!)  

The Signature Trio includes 3 of their bestselling dishes (available in family size Php1,795.00 and Party size Php3,250 each dish!) and I was sent frozen goodies as well!

Mommy's Special Misua

Out of every single noodle dishes available out there, I am not really a fan of Misua for so many reasons --- most of the time, they are served tasteless, have no appealing look as most of the time they look "blah", aside from looking Blah, I only taste noodles!  

Fullness of Joy Mommy's Special Misua is a crowd favorite because it has all the flavorful taste of what a homecooked dish should be!  It reminds me so much of my own mom's cooking - not shrimping on ingredients and you get all the flavors in one bite!  Basta, I cannot explain the feeling while eating but I have goosebumps on first bite!

BLK Cosmetics Universal Lip Switch Review

 

8 shade names inspired by COFFEE.
8 flattering shades perfect for Filipinas.
You get 1 tube of lipsticks refillable to 8 shades!  

PERFECT right?

All I am left to talk about is....are these lipsticks good enough in terms of quality?  Read on...

BLK Cosmetics Universal Lip Switch 

Refillable Full Set with UV Case

Php3,599.00

Available: Here

BLK Cosmetics says ---

Switch and swatch. Enjoy all four new universal colors of our signature matte lippie with blk's unique twist-and-switch tube that lets you swap your shade or refill in a snap. Even better: Our multitasking rouge is enriched with Vitamin E and camellia oil for a comfortable matte finish that lasts all day and night.

Style Series: Comfy Yet Classy

 

My mom-uniform!

I love plain colors, I love grays, blues, blacks, whites.  All those basic colors you see in my closet amidst the sea of pinks, reds, blues and greens.

Since lockdown, I have been dressing up in monotone because I just want to look lowkey yet professional enough to face clients during online meetings.  

Since I have broad shoulders, turtle neck top is my thing, I own a couple of colors with same design from the same brand Dorothy Perkins.  As for my 3/4s pants, they are from Uniqlo.

The extra deep pocket is also perfect for me to carry my mobile phone with me wherever I go. And of course, my default look with be - Comfy Outfit with a SMILE.

How do you like my look?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

BlackScoop At Home Delivery

 

I love milk tea shops and coffee shops.  My only complaint?
There's nothing to eat, if there is, the choices are usually limited.

The first time I dined at Black Scoop near my mom's place, I bonded with my siblings over Buffalo Wings, Nachos and Milk tea.  We even ended up sharing a piece of cake in between stories and laughter.

Obviously, I haven't gotten the chance to do all these again when COVID-19 happened.  So it was a wonderful relief to know that my favorite restaurants are doing their best to rise up again by offering food and drinks delivery service.

And there's more!

Black Scoop entered "New Normal" with a bang!  Pints-To-Go collection (Php195.00 per pint) that screams: "Screw you COVID-19, we are going to make our customers smile!"

Black Scoop won this battle as I felt a sense of happiness on every spoon of Pints-To-Go.

Here are 3 flavors they offer:

- Okinawa Brown Sugar with Pearl : tastes exactly like your favorite milk tea drink with loads of Pearls on top!  

- Black Mascarpone with Graham : crushed graham crackers on top instead of the bottom?  I love the yummy crunch on every spoon!  This has a super creamy and smooth texture I would choose this after a heavy meal!

- Halo Halo Surprise : my personal favorite!  Imagine eating your favorite Halo-Halo and you felt like the ice cream isn't enough!  This is halo-halo with ice cream overload!  Really delicious!

While at it, you may as well order my favorite Black Scoop snacks.  

Colors of The Sun Makeup Tutorial

It has been awhile since I wore full makeup.  It has always been natural-makeup look which is my "forte".  But for some reason, I wanted to put some color on my face after doing a Zoom Makeup Tutorial for a company.  After doing half face defined eye  makeup, I wanted to complete it and this was the outcome!

I wish I applied falsies for this look but all my lash glue dried out (I ordered online recently waiting for my stash to arrive)  As for now, this may do, a few coats of mascara from my non-existent lashes may do!

DYSON Supersonic Hairdryer Review

Hi AMW Friends!
How are you?

I am so excited to share this review (as you can obviously see the way I review it on video!)  

It took a while for me to purchase this dream hairdryer of mine because...well, it is the world's most expensive hairdryer and I was waiting for the right timing - meaning, SALE!

I got this during Lazada Sale and it is the best and happiest purchase I've made!

For someone who has long hair that is frizzy and hard to manage, this is one tool I wish I bought sooner!  I'll tell you more about it when you watch my video - please do!  I really tried to make it as short and simple as possible because I want to be as detailed!

Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

I purchased a lot of Boneless Chicken Thigh because my son loves to eat chicken (Fried to be exact!).  But since I want to have variety of recipes making sure he eats not only fried food, I've decided to create a chicken dish both adults and kids would enjoy!

Chicken Teriyaki!

Ingredients:

• Soy Sauce
• Water
• Brown Sugar
• Chopped Garlic
• Sesame Oil
• Honey
• Rice Vinegar/Apple Cider Vinegar
• Ginger
• Cornstarch
• Boneless chicken thigh or breast chopped in cubes
• Oil for cooking
• Spring onion (optional)
• sesame seeds (optional)

BEAR by FOREO Sweden Review

If you own one FOREO product, you'd want a second or even third unit!  After using UFO by FOREO and seeing results in less than a month's usage, I have high hopes on this next beauty helper!

As FOREO would say: "BEAR - the skincare that works out so you don't have to."

Also quoted as "The Most Electrifying Facial Fitness Innovation Ever!"  

BEAR is a device that features superior microcurrent and T-Sonic™ pulsations that tighten & firm your skin for a youthful, contoured complexion. BEAR™ & BEAR™ mini are also the only at-home microcurrent devices that feature Anti-Shock System™ - a unique integrated system that eliminates any chance of the microcurrent shocking your skin - making them the safest microcurrent devices in the world! And that’s not all - BEAR™ offers more microcurrent intensities than any other at-home device, allowing you to experience a more personalized and effective treatment.    

With that in mind, I am more comfortable and confident in using such device so I added the device into my FOREO app immediately and started the program for the past 2 weeks.

With this device, you also need to use a serum (any serum that is gel-like never oil-based) or best to start with FOREO's Serum Serum Serum which is a Conductive Serum.